Pacewon

Pacewon, a New Jersey-bred rapper and longtime member of the underground hip-hop collective The Outsidaz, has been holding down gritty, no-frills lyricism since the ’90s. Known for his laid-back rhymes and Jersey grit, he first gained attention through collaborations with Lauryn Hill (appearing on her classic *Miseducation* album) and his crew’s raw, punchline-heavy style. His solo work, like 2003’s *Won*, keeps that boom-bap spirit alive, blending streetwise storytelling with sharp humor. Recent tracks like *The Woop*, *LIFE CHOSE ME*, and *Yellow Tape* prove he’s still sharpening his pen, delivering unapologetic bars over hard-hitting beats that nod to hip-hop’s golden era while staying rooted in the present.