ITS PZ is a product of Seattle—raised in it, shaped by it, and known by it. He’s a real inner-city voice from the city, someone people watched grow up in real time. From being “lil bro” to standing as his own man, his name carries weight because his story is familiar to anyone who knows how tough Seattle can be. Nothing about his path was easy, but struggle isn’t an exception where he’s from—it’s part of the reality.
He didn’t start music chasing a career. Around 19, rapping was just something he did for fun. What changed everything was the city itself. People around him kept pushing him to take it seriously, and by 20, he listened. From that point on, there was no half-stepping. He locked in and treated music like work.
Before studios, before budgets, ITS PZ recorded his first 1,000 songs on his phone. No setup, no excuses. After that came another 1,000—this time in real studios, with the same hunger but sharper focus. That work ethic is the backbone of his sound. It’s not about polish first—it’s about putting the reps in.
His influences run deep but specific. Too Short, E-40, Larry June, Nipsey Hussle, and The Jacka all left marks on how he thinks about music. Not just sonically, but structurally. ITS PZ pays attention to movements—how artists build something bigger than songs, how they move people, how they stand for something. That mindset shows in everything he does.
Now, he’s releasing ROAD FILES IV, a new 11-track album with no features. The decision is intentional. No distractions, no extra voices—just ITS PZ, fully centered. The project reflects independence in its purest form. No label. No management. Just ownership and direction.
Outside of his solo work, his resume speaks for itself. He has music with artists like Rio Da Yung OG, Clyde The Mack, Dray Day 1900, Big Sad 1900, Lul Boog, Slimmy B, and more—proof that his reach goes far beyond city limits.
Beyond music, ITS PZ is the CEO of Seattle Music Collective and the Community Outreach Program PLAYAZ ONLY. The mission is simple: give back, build platforms, and make sure the next generation has something solid to step into. He doesn’t separate music from community—they move together.
When it comes to credit, he keeps it straightforward. The list of people who helped him is long, but the love goes first to his city and his family. The people who played a role already know. ITS PZ isn’t loud about gratitude—but it’s there, rooted in loyalty and respect.
