Talented and rising rap artist “Kid Kamakazi,” grandson of a Japanese immigrant with roots in the city of Kobe, is originally from Vallejo, CA. Paul John Mazza (birth name) came up with the stage name of “Kid Kamakazi” based upon his mixed heritage and the fire that burns inside him to blaze a trail into Japan to introduce the culture to a new kind of rapper.

The first son of an English/Italian father and Japanese mother, “Kid Kamakazi” was influenced immensely by both his parents at an early age. “P.J.” as he is known by all his friends, became very familiar with the music industry as he traveled around the U.S. with his father, Paul John  Mazza Sr., who was the transportation captain for the renowned concert promoter Alan Haymon Entertainment. He took “Paul Jr.” along with him to every concert event. From an early age, Kid Kamakazi was influenced by talented artists such as Grandmaster Flash, Debbie Deb, Cameo, Gap Band, Dazz Band, Ice Cube, Janet Jackson, and Patti Labelle, that helped to shape his style of music and lyrics.

Much of the focus of his work is a result of years of discipline and dedication. Kid Kamakazi’s training in martial arts as a child helped to provide the structure and drive for his career, while playing the bass guitar in high school helped to develop his musical acuity, and practicing the sport of basketball throughout his life helped to develop the coordination and teamwork necessary in the industry. Currently, Kid Kamakazi is in the process of releasing his debut album “Clutch Shooter" with the hot new singles "clutch shooter" and "do what it do" that follow on the heels of the earlier singles “Never Give Up” (a rendition of the classic “Hotel California” by the Eagles, with added pop and hip-hop flair) and “Fly Like I” featuring Mistah Fab.

Kid Kamakazi is also in negotiations with promoters in China, Japan, and Europe to open the market in those regions to a new genre of music. Having recently performed for Tila Tequila's 30th birthday bash as well as making a theme song for the San Francisco Arts Academy, "we go hard," with a music  video produced by Jamie Williams. (screen writer for  Oliver Stone’s "Any Given Sunday")

During his off time, when he is not in the studio with Brittany Spears producer Christian Davis, or performing live, or working on new lyrics, Kid Kamakazi writes his thoughts and impressions on paper, in anticipation of his debut mix tape. With exotic looks and mixed heritage, he has been known to be very popular with the ladies and is about to sign with the Ford Modeling Agency. Currently taking acting classes, look out for the Kid to hit the big screen.