Pas’sion; defined as a strong and dedicated feeling personified by actions.

In one word, Passion isthe driving force that enables Carlo I. Ricafort to pursue his life long goal of sharing his talent for music.
Recognized by his loyal fans as “J-Ricz”, he has developed the skills that embody all successful musicians.
Every “J-Ricz” performance ensures quality and his trademark energy, composed of both exuberance and
vivacity to guarantee a performance that everyone is sure to enjoy. As a Ballad and R&B artist his talents
in music composition, vocal range, acting, and dance technique, differentiate him from other performers.
Post-High school graduation, J-Ricz formed a group comprised of four other members, notoriously known
in the Bay Area as “Next Phaze”.

In 2003 the group introduced an EP album that redefined the foundation that created the original
sounds and style of Next Phaze. Three years later their endless efforts paid off by releasing their first
full-length album, Back to the Mic. After 6 years of a life-lasting brotherhood, the legacy of Next
Phaze remains constant to their fans. As J-Ricz begins his journey as a soloist he is commended on his
contribution to the music community. His strengths lie in the capacity to innovate and encourage those
around him. It is clear to see that J-Ricz is full of heart and soul. He is a self-empowered individual that
seeks the comfort of music as an outlet in life.
J-ricz’s experiences while with Next Phaze have been invaluable, instilling the importance of
collaboration and dedication. Now focusing on his solo career, he worked on his debut album, Genesis,
released in 2008, which marks the beginning of his own music as a soloist. Genesis featured the smooth
blends that have helped him and his former group, Next Phaze, earn a fan base of over 10,000 people.
His singles “My Everything,” “Do For You,” “Beautiful Life,” & “It’s All About You” showcased his
songwriting which is built upon J-ricz’s personal life. Genesis helped pave the way for an international
success.

In 2009, Executive Producer Mr. Morio Kuwahara of Inpartmaint Inc., Japan made an exclusive 2
year agreement deal with the independent Introverse Records (under exclusive license from RAS Music
Group and LunaCo. Company) artist J-ricz on his first debut album Genesis. “Do For You” & “Beautiful
Life” became one of the top sellers on itunes Japan alongside mainstream artists Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys, & Jay
Sean.

Evolving in his music and himself as an artist, J-ricz brings a new wave of vision and creativity as
he takes on the hot seat of producing, singing, & song-writing the majority of his upcoming sophomore
album Musicphiliac available August 31, 2010. J-ricz’s passion and determination as an independent
singer-songwriter-producer, a do it yourself kind of guy, puts him a cut above the competition. J-Ricz
believes, “It’s the passion for music and the drive to inspire others that really matters in the end.”
J-ricz’s newest single for 2010, “Cry,” “Move Your Body,” & “Love Affair” is now available
on www.Cdbaby.com website. J-ricz have also teamed up with music video director Patricio Ginelsa of
Kidheroes Productions (director for Black Eyed Peas’ “The Apl Song” & “Bebot”) to bring a one of a kind
R&B/Pop music video of his single “Love Affair” available July 2010.

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