Juan Cosby

Juan Cosby is an American producer and multi-instrumentalist who combines elements of boom bap and synthwave to create his own psychedelic ambrosia. A member of Cincinnati-based Counterfeit Money Machine, Juan released his first solo album Inhospitable Planet in 2017, which was described as "a dazzling exploration of progressive hip-hop" (Mike Breen, CityBeat). In 2019, Juan released his sophomore album Immortal Jellyfish, in which his “beat wizardry” (Diego

Juan Cosby is an American producer and multi-instrumentalist who combines elements of boom bap and synthwave to create his own psychedelic ambrosia. A member of Cincinnati-based Counterfeit Money Machine, Juan released his first solo album Inhospitable Planet in 2017, which was described as "a dazzling exploration of progressive hip-hop" (Mike Breen, CityBeat). In 2019, Juan released his sophomore album Immortal Jellyfish, in which his “beat wizardry” (Diego Flores, Ghettoblaster Magazine) earned him the title of “soundscaping genius” (Mike Breen, CityBeat).

Juan has shared the stage with Sage Francis, Sole, Milo, Ceschi, Cage, clipping., Open Mike Eagle, and Busdriver; and also worked with Blueprint, Afroman, Toki Wright, and MegaRan. He's recently been featured on WNKU 89.7, The Project 100.7, CincyMusic.com, FromTheOH.com, and the UK-based Scratch the Surface podcast.

In 2009, Juan launched Grasshopper Juice Records, boasting an eclectic lineup of nationally recognized artists including The Harlequins, Wonky Tonk, The B.E.A.T., and MC Longshot. The label's marquee event AYE Music & Art Festival is a multi-genre/multi-venue fundraiser that has become a pillar of the Cincinnati music scene.

"The result is an incredibly musical Hip Hop album that gives voice to the palpable frustration and anger that permeates American culture while offering a few rays of hope for its resolution. That lyrical range, balanced against Mitchell’s evocative and singular beats and melodies, creates a compelling and engaging tension over the course of Inhospitable Planet’s 13 tracks" - Brian Baker, CityBeat

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