X KnowN AngelZ

"From the ashes of old, to the future untold. Together we will prevail. United we will rise". - JB KoolZ

My name is Jordan Brisson, artist name is "JB KoolZ" and my partner Rachael Mahood is referred to as "Rachael Rhimes" jointly we are recognized as "X KnowN AngelZ" established on September 21 st 2024. 

Myself, i am originally from "Providence Bay" on beautiful "Manitoulin Island", now residing in Sudbury, Ontario Canada. Rachael was born and raised here in Sudbury, Ontario. We have always had a passion for music, singing all different types and genres consisting mostly of EDM, R&B, Hip Hop, Dance, Pop, rock, alternative, folk, easy vibe listening and song writer. We are very diversified, and we aim to continue to grow and hone our skills every opportunity we get. Simply for the love of music and sharing it with all you awesome peepZ......."Power to da peepZ" coming at you all "Straight Outta SudZ". A couple of our shared quotes that some may identify.

It's a very long, yet interesting story of how everything came to be and how we started making music to begin with, and essentially together. Both having our own tale to tell of our separate journeys getting to where we are now and making music together as one. Or as Rachael Rhimes would quote "the one that we built". As in the "music" family we built. Quoted in her single "Time to Breathe" her very first released song on music platforms.   

JB KoolZ introduction:

It started off in early in life always having a passion for music, wither it was singing in the shower, in my head, walking down a trail in the woods, driving down a open road, anywhere really. Just not in a public setting while i was growing up. It was much later in life that i got myself out there and started singing in front of people and crowds. This all happening in my late 20's doing karaoke in various cities, at different bars. I went onto preforming at a couple of karaoke competitions later on. Then silence, and for 18 years following those events i let the music die. We all have gone through life struggles and have made sacrifices in the process. Perhaps one day i will write a book of it all to fully tell the tale, as this bio doesn't quite give it the proper justice. After the 18 year dry spell and rising from the ashes. I surfaced into the karaoke scene in Sudbury Ontario in August of 2021 soon after the lock down events of covid. I started singing again at "Little Montreal". As a self taught vocalist i had some rustiness to shake off we will say. Following these events, i was asked by the owner and staff to start hosting open mic shows which started 2 weeks after getting back into the karaoke scene. I went on to hosting 5 shows there from August of 2021 through until August of 2022 which of where called and referred to as "JB & Friends". After the 1st show is when i first meet "Livid Proof" and invited him to take part in the next show. He than went on to preforming in all of them. 

Rachael Rhimes introduction: 

It all started for Rachael at a very young age. Music has been in her family for generations.  Starting with her grandfather "Jeremy Mahood", god rest his soul. Jeremy was a very talented artist in his time and had done live shows on Broadway in New York CIty. After these events he released a album with none other than Sony Music. Following this he went on to becoming the founder of the "All Nations Church" here in Sudbury Ontario. This is when it all had started for Rachael Mahood, starting to open the eyes and ears of many as she has preformed in several live televisions shows through the church that have been broadcasted globally. She has been musically taught from a young age, being well versed and being multi talented with not just her vocals, but also with several instruments. It is these very talents that her and I have come together and have met as friends first before we have become a couple later on. Rachael and i met at karaoke at "Little Montreal". We became good friends, later on becoming best friends, leading into our relationship. Following these shows that brought us together. Rachael and I where asked the question. From none other than "Livid Proof" a common friend of ours. Asking us, have you ever thought about making your own music ? This question was answered, in turn starting the birth of "Livid Proof Records" and the events to follow. 

Our time and memories with "Livid Proof Records" 

(January 2023 - September 2024)

After the open mic shows and the occasional local show here and there. I than started in making my own music with artist "Livid Proof" CEO and founder of "Livid Proof Records". This label was established fully in January of 2023. "Rachael Rhimes" and myself "JB KoolZ"assisting him as both artists doing multiple colabs together as well as assisting with networking, marketing, digital art work, helping him grow his label and name. Jointly together as "Livid Proof Records" we had accomplished many feats. One of them resulting in placing 7 th place in a global competition known as the "Audacy's Opening Act 2023" a benefit concert / competition known as "We Can Survive" this event being hosted by a New York City radio station at the time of the competition known as "Opening Act Radio" hosted by Chloe. Funding to support the cause for the "American Foundation for Suicide Prevention". We ended up placing in the final 1% left of all independent artists that participated in this global event. Resulting in us being the only Canadian artists left in the competition. Of which was many from the start, as we progressed through the rounds of the competition holding first place in these rounds to avoid elimination, it lasting 2 going into 3 months between July of 2023 and September of 2023. Had we won, we would have opened up for "Maroon 5", "Kelly Clarkson" and "One Republic" at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Some big names, a big venue, resulting in our big break. However a missed opportunity, due to our networking legs being cut from underneath us in the quarter finals curtesy of the C18 bill of legislation being passed by our Canadian Government in September of 2023. In turn this has gotten us a phone interview with none other than the "New York Times" causing myself to be a martyr in the eyes of some government officials, causing political friction. Might have been the reasoning as to why we released "FYT" later on following these unfortunate circumstances and events.  After these events unfolded from the competition we regrouped, made some more music and strived forward to succeed. Not letting this weigh us down in any way shape or form. We prevailed and went into 2024 with a "big bang" , starting with opening up for "Shaggy 2 Dope" with the "Insane Clown Posse" in April of 2024. Following this first show in 2024 we went onto opening up for the renown "Lloyd Banks" in June of 2024, who has done a colab with none other than "Eminem" himself. Following this, opening up for "Madchild" in September of 2024, and than onto opening up for the crew themselves "The Swollen Members" in November of 2024. In between these shows we have released new music on all music platforms. As well as doing local shows here at some local venues in Sudbury. 

"X KnowN AngelZ" and the beginnings.....

"X KnowN AngelZ" was than founded and formed by myself "JB KoolZ" & "Rachael Rhimes" on September 21 st of 2024, before the event and opening for "The Swollen Members" on November 20 th of 2024 at HQ Nightclub in Sudbury, Ontario. Our first show preforming as.....

"X KnowN AngelZ"

Rebranded and moving forward, rising from the ashes like a phoenix with new wingZ. We are here to bring all our fanZ, friendZ and familieZ. Both genetic, and the "one that we built", welcoming and meeting all the awesome peepZ that we have met along our journey. We inspire to keep bringing you all the joy of music, as we are in this for the love and passion for music. We as empaths are very grateful for everyone's continual support as we will never forget the respect, love and inspiration you have all given us. "We appreciate you" ! On a ending note, one of our many quotes. 

"In the meantime, as the JB saying goes. I wish you all the very best wishes of happiness and good health to you and your families on this day and alwayZ".  

As well as the "Rachael Rhimes" saying goes.....(we have many)....

"Stay safe and rock on" !

Stay tuned for more new muisc and showZ in 2025 and beyond !

You can follow us on: 

"FaceBook"........"JB & Friends Zone" (Public group that anyone can join)

or on.......

Tik Tok @ jb_koolz

Read more about us in the newZ article link below !

https://medium.com/@occxpiedbylife/x-known-angelz-a-rising-force-in-music-with-a-universal-message-26d2b41305da