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EJ Navarro, also known as Knockzilla, is a music producer born and raised in the Central Coast of California, Seaside to be exact. Specializing in the genres of Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae, with a background in Contemporary Christian and Gospel music.

Early DJ Career[edit source]
Zilla began his career as a long-time DJ creating remixes and sampling music with some of his Emcee friends and fellow DJ’s, later creating Kolabo Entertainment (circa 2012). Though his interest in production began at the age of 11, it wasn’t until his early 20’s that he felt production and songwriting would be the path of choice and would later go on to retire as a full time DJ.

Church Involvement[edit source]
In 2005, he became highly involved in his church, operating in the role of the live sound engineer, to eventually become youth worship leader of the church. During this time EJ began to strengthen his skills on many different instruments while attending Music Production courses at Full Sail University. Through networking with others within the church communities his reputation began to grow.

Island Reggae Scene[edit source]
Fast Forward to 2012, the reggae scene became the focal point. Knockzilla joined the Island Reggae band known as One A-Chord (O.A.C.) as the bassist, producer, live sound engineer and studio engineer. Touring with the likes of Maoli, Jordan T, Sammy J and the legendary Fiji, it became prevalent that reggae was now a focus of interest in the music industry. “I feel that I have something different to offer, something that’s fresh, I want to be the one to create that movement, that change that no one has heard before.” - Knockzilla. Now a member of the Mango Kingz and Pacific Grown, both reggae bands, he has since started a journey of his own.

The Start of Knock Sounds, LLC[edit source]
In the Summer of 2017 Knockzilla has operated as co-founder and CEO of start-up record label Knock Sounds, LLC. Focusing on his passion to produce and create music, Zilla says “I felt it was only right to create something with like minded individuals who understood the goal in mind...I am now doing what I have always loved, and that is creating the music as I hear it.”

The Foundation[edit source]
Since re-joining forces with longtime group members, Prolifik G and Khosmo (more like cousins), formerly known as The God Squad, they have revamped and rebranded as “The Foundation”. With two new singles released this year (Bop! Bringin’ Realness and Speak My Mind), they are focusing their efforts to release a new album in the Spring of 2019. Stay on the lookout for this fresh new sound of Knockzilla and The Foundation fusing elements of Reggae, Hip Hop and R&B. This may not sound like something new and fre but I guarantee you have never heard it like this before.

Knockzilla’s production does not stop there, so be sure to follow him on all social networks and media streaming sites for updates on new music, shows, etc.

Solo Projects[edit source]
* Let Me Know Feat. Nighttrain (2007)


 * Drop One (2018)

The Foundation[edit source]

 * Bop! (Bringin' Realness) (2018)

* Speak My Mind (2018)