Nzondi Perspective on River on the Rocks/Jar of Scars
Born in Elmont, New York, Nzondi has emerged as one of indie rock’s most compelling new voices. His catalog includes collaborations with icons Fredro Starr (Onyx) and Dave Moreno (Puddle of Mudd) on “Teenage RockStarr”, and co-productions with Luis “Phatkat” Vega (Queen Latifah, Gang Starr, Naughty by Nature) on tracks like “Tequila Sunrise” and “Tequila & Rock ’n Roll.” His 2023 EP The Tequila Anthems Listening Party further showcased his songwriting and indie rock-fueled intensity, gaining traction across streaming platforms and radio stations worldwide. With JAR OF SCARS, Nzondi enters a new creative era — one that merges his rock and roots with deeply personal storytelling.
Nzondi, a/k/a Ace Antonio Hall, is also a multifaceted American science fiction and horror author. His novel Oware Mosaic earned the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Young Adult Fiction. His latest novel, Lipstick Asylum, claimed both Book of the Year and Thriller of the Year honors from SW Book Reviews. Among his numerous short stories published in anthologies and print magazines, “Raising Mary: Frankenstein” was nominated for the 2016 horror story of the year in the 19th Annual Editors and Preditors Readers Poll. Additionally, three of his short stories appeared on the Horror Writers Association Reading List for the 2017 Bram Stoker Awards. As a former Director of Education for NYC schools and the Sylvan Learning Center, the award-winning educator holds a BFA from Long Island University. Nzondi currently resides in Los Angeles.
JAR OF SCARS is probably my favorite, right now. My faves change as much as I change my underwear. Jar of Scars is a mashup of music styles I liked from the 60s, Blink-182 and Incubus.
I just want my music to touch the soul. If I ever get on stage and accomplish that with every person who listens, and I mean really listen, that would be a dream-come-true.
New, banging & favorite
When I was on stage once, and was so drunk I forgot the words to my own song. That'll never happen again. I don't drink a lot anymore.
To achieve Diamond status in sales on a record, and have every major radio station on the planet that rocks with me, play my songs multpile times, every day for eternity.
