Johnny Oz | ‘Too Cool for School’, Rock & Hip-Hop Blend

If you haven’t heard of Johnny Oz out of Broward County, Florida- let me introduce you. Upon first hearing “Too Cool for School,” this song was already stuck in my head. Blending Rock and Hip-Hop, Johnny Oz gives us a refreshing new take on where music is going in the future. This track is guaranteed to capture your attention with a strong vocal performance and cinematic structure.

Produced by Jimmy Duval, Too Cool for School features instrumentation that is heavily influenced by rock music. With a nice piano pad, deep bass, and forward drums throughout the verses, Duval brings in electric guitar during the hook to really kick the energy up. The song finishes by teetering between a climactic and soft bridge paired with sleek vocals going into the last chorus. This contrast creates for an interesting, new sound that keeps listeners wondering where the song is going to go next.

When Johnny spoke with Rap Fiesta about what inspired this track, he emphasized wanting to make something that makes other people feel good,

There is too much negativity in the world for me to put out more bad energy. I wanted to make people smile.

-Johnny Oz

It is this type of energy that really attracts listeners in. Through layered vocals and memorable melodies, you can really hear the strength in Johnny Oz’s voice. The lyrics in this track were written with passion and unlimited self-expression, while his use of imagery allows us to envision the emotions and experiences he is aiming to convey in this song. It became clear that, although talking about heartbreak, his dedication to love and music ran deep.

Broken glass on my feet, but I wonder

Can I walk for your love till the end of time?

Cut me deep, let me breathe when I’m under

I can’t run out of time if I press rewind – Johnny Oz

Although the lyrics in the verses were darker, he mentions paradise in the hook. Which is where we are, here at Rap Fiesta, while listening to the song. He has created a catchy, and edgy song in a style that superbly solidifies its own uniqueness.

And we are so excited to watch his sound evolve as he makes more hits like ‘Too Cool for School’. Coming this fall, he will drop a new project titled “Drugs 2,” while he also focuses on fashion and building his clothing brand- Loud Pack Lifestyle. Be sure to follow Johnny Oz on Instagram to stay tuned with his latest drops.

Be sure to stream the lyric video for ‘Too Cool For School’ below:

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