Pigeon John performs live in studio

Pigeon John
Pigeon John
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Pigeon John (John Dust) got his start in the L.A. hip-hop scene by performing at open stage nights at the Good Life Cafe.

He later joined the hip-hop collectives L.A. Symphony and Brainwash Projects. In 2002 he self-released his solo debut, Pigeon John...Is Clueless, which brought him enough success to get him signed to Basement Records, and eventually Quannum records.

Songs Performed: "Freaks! Freaks!," "Do the Pigeon" and "Higher."

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