Multi-talented artists such as Tyler The Creator, Pharrell and Childish Gambino have paved the way for shy, nerdy, black boys to flourish, fully being themselves among the typical stereotypes of rap and hip-hop. Z3RO the Comet is hip-hop’s newest innovator, continuing to build on that affirmation, inspiring new and progressive sounds.

Z3RO THE COMET is a nomadic New Yorker, gaining neutral support from every borough. Compiling a “space junk” of sounds, playing off nostalgic hip-hop and futuristic beats, he creates a sound relative to The Neptunes, but still with his original flair. Aside from being an artist, Z3RO produces, engineers and designs websites and graphics. With ideas light-years ahead of him, Z3RO is an overall inventor and innovator.

Born Terrance Stradford II, the name ‘Zero’ came about his freshmen year of college while teased by his peers. Sticking with the nickname, he made it his own by adding a ‘3’ and ‘The Comet’ as he later developed into a hip-hop artist.

At first glance of “ARTchitect,” you’ll immediately notice Z3RO’s afro, two green and purple G-Shock watches on his right arm, and an accessory piece of a donkey, which is part of his DeadA$$ clothing line.

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Apart from the looks, experiencing a Z3RO THE COMET show is very memorable. The creative comes alive with improvised beats and wild waves of nerf gun pellets being shot into a crowd.

This year acts as an execution stage of the many ideas Z3RO has crafted, perfected and kept under wraps. With the recent launch of THEJTPK, the collective he’s a part of, the unified team assures to build and revolutionize for the future. Check out more of Z3RO below and listen to Installments to get a glimpse of his sound.

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