AJ From The 9 is a rap recording artist from Rialto, CA and is aspiring to be a breakthrough success from the Inland Empire (The 9: 909 / 951 area code). As a member of the hip-hip collective BlaQ Kennedy, his music showcases his determination as an underdog who's bound for greatness.

Born Angelo Joseph Zito-Garcia on March 23rd, 1992, AJ is of Mexican & Italian descent. Growing up in the 90’s, his early childhood hobby was dubbing cassette tapes which eventually led him to writing his own raps as a teenager. After attending several high schools in San Bernardino County, he began perfecting his craft and releasing mixtapes under the artist name AJG909. In 2015 he joined BlaQ Kennedy and has since released a total of 10 projects since 2017.

His latest release, 900 Degreez, features 32-tracks spanning over 80 minutes. It is intended as an immediate follow-up to his dual-album release 9PM / 9AM (2023 - 2025) which highlighted his diverse musical style & carved the blueprint for 900 Degreez.

His musical inspirations include, but not limited to, artists such Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West & Big Sean. AJ's versatile style ranges from lyrical to melodic, chronicling his journey, goals & ambitions as an indie artist from San Bernardino County.