Based in Long Beach, California, he came up in the scene with a classic backpacker ethos: turntable skills, soulful samples, and a passion for conscious hip-hop. His debut single “Contemplation” (2001) and the acclaimed album Narrow Path (2004) announced his arrival with laid-back beats and deep grooves. Over the years, Josh One has worked with legends of the underground (from Freestyle Fellowship’s Myka 9 to soul sensation Aloe Blacc), bridging boom-bap traditions with modern flair.