LUCKY

Leland “Lucky “Johnson was born in Oakland, CA on February 13, 1987. He grew up with his big, immediate family who included his mother, Javonne and his grandparents, Betty and Milton Scott. Despite the harsh reality of growing up in Oakland, he learned to have a positive outlook on life thanks to his supportive family. He didn’t actually start to feel the effects of music until the age of 14, but when it finally hit him, there was no turning back. Jay-Z and Eminem’s albums inspired him to pick up the pen and start writing rhymes. At the young age of 15, he started a group called the “Corruptors” in his hometown, of which included his friends, Joe and Shaun. Lucky was not only writing his own verses, but wrote his group members’ as well. Because of his clever lyrics and catchy phrases, the members nicknamed him, “The Mastermind.” Lucky and his group, now called “Selective Few” who included his close friends, Jay Bars, Coleone, DA, Skeptic, and Goophe, started out battling at parties, kickbacks, and at school, but after about a year, SF went its’ separate ways. It wasn’t until November of 2007 that Lucky hooked up with Lavish Life Entertainment. And started working with Sounds Ill Records. He has opened up for many established Bay Area artists including San Quinn, Traxamillion, Dem Hoodstarz, as well as performing at the San Jose Improv. He also performed at Hot Import Nights car show with Nump and Kafani.
Lucky’s first mix tape, Friday the 13th Volume 1, is anticipated to be released early July 2008. Currently, Lucky is working on “Friday the 13th Volume 2, as well as his album. Despite his hectic schedule, Lucky is at set pace, and has much to say. He hopes to impact his listeners by being an artist that everyone can relate to, as well as being one of the hottest emcee’s to enter the hip hop game.