About
Joshua's world was built on rhythm. Music wasn't just background—it was embedded in the way his parents spoke, lived, and loved. It became the language he absorbed before he ever chose it. Surrounded by record players, computers, and stacks of vinyl, music seeped into the walls of his childhood home. You could hear records spinning throughout the house—these elements became fragments of what would evolve into Jeldon Music, a fusion of creativity and technology.
Living remotely from the schools he attended, he had school friends over only rarely. Josh didn't host any classmates until adolescence. A shift in financial circumstances moved him from the comfort of privilege into a modest apartment in Ontario, CA—almost like the reverse of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
It was during these years that he formed key alliances with others who shared his passion for music. One such connection was an artist named Mario, who introduced Josh to artists' music, including LL Cool J. That moment sent his love for hip-hop soaring. Life's random occurrences—paired with Josh's philosophy that passion is "something you do"—led him not only into deeper musical exploration but also into collaboration. Mario, who himself became a well-known artist, remained a recurring figure on this musical journey.
Although the move was a culture shock, Josh adapted quickly to varying environments. He connected with others who loved music as he did and transitioned from simply exploring rap to writing and producing. His first cipher in high school was his first experience expressing himself. His first cipher in high school marked the moment he unlocked his voice. Though he'd never rapped publicly, he was drawn into the circle—nervous but ready. He dropped a bold line that earned him his rap name, Average Kat. From then on, poetry and hip-hop became inseparable. "I get more p*$$y than the average cat." Poetry and hip-hop fused as his creative voice sharpened; now, he was known as the Average Kat.
Embracing his love for music brought confidence. Women began to take notice, which also boosted his desire; it persisted through high school and into college. He formed rap groups, recorded at studios, and met singers who became his musical partners.
The drive of production came after meeting the singer, who was a major influence on his production path. But also, making beats from his freestyling was infused by the community of like-minded creatives. So, he recalls a time when he wanted to acquire a keyboard to begin his production goals. One day, while at the mall with his rap partner P, they stumbled across a closing sale at Montgomery Ward in the front of the store, and he found a $60 Yamaha sequencer keyboard. He started playing, and it had a sequencer; I knew that was it. He had the money and bought the keyboard—with its four-track limitation and no quantization—which became his training ground. His obsession with perfecting beats earned him respect among peers.
With his tech-savvy background and hunger for more sonic layers, he began a quest for free software on the internet dial-up. It started with Home Studio Pro Demo. The demo would allow a 30-minute trial, then it would cut off. But it gave Josh enough time to make the MIDI files to be able to play them back on the Yamaha. Once he discovered torrent websites, his passion turned into an obsession with downloading pirated software. It started with getting Sonar to work. At this time, he cranks out multiple beats a day. He filled hard drives with plugins, bundles, and DAWs, even though it eventually brought the computer down.
Eventually, Josh landed in Carson, CA—a new chapter. Searching for work, he found a telesales job selling LA newspapers. The space brimmed with computers, automatic dialers, and headsets. Oddly enough, this mundane setting birthed magic: multiple famous rappers and producers worked there, too, at the same time! It felt like divine alignment. The vibes, the conversations, the music, the experiences, the culture—it all synced. Without dropping names, several colleagues became iconic.
Talent attracts talent. Being among driven creatives raised his own game, drawing attention from investors and label execs, and people who worked in the industry. He got his first experience working at a Hollywood recording studio while simultaneously building networks at Santa Monica College and landing a job through the network at The Underdog Music. The journey felt guided, as if God's will were steering the ship. His music embodied that randomness and syncopated love, echoing present-day emotions.
Despite financial struggles, Josh cultivated invaluable soft skills, often working side jobs with fellow artists. After connecting with a seasoned studio pro in Hollywood, his path pivoted toward becoming a Pro Tools technician. He mastered key commands, which later became his production superpower. These skills brought him to the side of bands like 1500 or Nothin', and artists like Miguel, running playback for legends like Queen Latifah, Bebe Rexha, and Mary J. Blige, and more.
Ironically, there's a cosmic thread through all these connections. Many of the key people in his life share similar birthdays—almost like quantum entanglement bound by rhythm. His love for the craft has taken him far, though this is just a glimpse. There are more tales—collaborations with The Underdogs, unexpected studio sessions, and divine encounters- still to come.
The name J.eldon represents "J The Don"—the overcomer, the philosopher. His musical practice now includes compositions for film and television, crafting brand-defining soundscapes for artists. Not all tracks are released, but every beat carries the intention of inspiring. His goal is to build a community of creatives who spark change and elevate the world.