Draft:Spize

Jonathan William Zorr Jr (born 22 October 2004) , known professionally as Spize, is a Liberian singer, songwriter, and performing artist. In March of 2024, he signed a record deal worth L$20million with LIB Muzik, a prominent Liberian record label based in the USA.{{Cite web |last=cfeditoren |date=2024-03-19 |title=LIBMUZIK Signs Underground Artiste Spiz6 for a Bumper L$20M |url=https://www.africa-press.net/liberia/all-news/libmuzik-signs-underground-artiste-spiz6-for-a-bumper-l20m |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Liberia |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Press |date=2024-03-18 |title=Emerging Liberia Artist Signs L$20M Deal with LIBMUZIK |url=https://frontpageafricaonline.com/entertainment/emerging-liberia-artist-signs-l20m-deal-with-libmuzik/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=FrontPageAfrica |language=en}} He is best known for his 2024 debut single “Melo”{{Cite web |date=2024-07-04 |title=Watch Liberian Afrobeats artist Spize's video for 'Melo' |url=https://grungecake.com/spize-melo/articles/112635 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=North America's oldest online destination for Afrobeats |language=en-GB}} and his follow-up track “My Side.”{{Cite web |title=Plus Liberia {{!}} Your Go-To Platform for Free Liberian Music – Stream, Download & Stay Updated on Entertainment for Liberian & African Youth! |url=https://plusliberia.com/404 |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=plusliberia.com |language=en}} His music blends Afrobeats, Afro-pop, R&B, Dancehall, and Kolo-pop artist.

Jonathan William Zorr Jr, professionally known as Spize, was born in Monrovia, Liberia, and raised in the suburb of Congo Town. In his early years, he was widely known as a talented soccer player, with many expecting him to pursue a professional career in football. However, his interests later shifted toward music, a passion he attributes to the influence of his late mother, who was an avid music enthusiast.

Spize’s musical journey began during his high school years, when he and his friends Boulevard and A-Nas began performing together under the name The Lonestar Legends. Though not a formal group, the trio sang under the shared name before going their separate ways in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

After this period, Spize gained recognition by releasing freestyle covers of popular songs, including JZyNo’s “Butter My Bread” and “Eyes on You”, Ayra Starr’s “Rush”, and Asake’s “Lonely at the Top”. These renditions, shared across digital platforms, helped him build an initial fan base and positioned him as a rising talent in Liberia's contemporary music scene.

In March of 2024, Spize signed a groundbreaking deal worth L$20 million with U.S based Liberian record label LIBMuzik,{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Press |date=2024-03-18 |title=Emerging Liberia Artist Signs L$20M Deal with LIBMUZIK |url=https://frontpageafricaonline.com/entertainment/emerging-liberia-artist-signs-l20m-deal-with-libmuzik/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=FrontPageAfrica |language=en}} after being discovered through a “Melo” snippet video on social media by CEO Al Johnson.

Thereafter, Spize debuted with his breakout single "Melo",{{Cite web |last=OriginalHitz |date=2024-06-07 |title=Spize - Melo [ GeGe & A.COOL ] |url=https://originalhitz.com/spize-melo-gege-a-cool/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=ORIGINALHITZ{{!}}LIBERIA {{!}}ENTERTAINMENT{{!}} MUSIC |language=en-US}} gaining attention for its smooth blend of Afrobeats and romantic lyrics. His follow up single "WIth You", produced by A.Cool and Gege blends Afro-pop and R&B elements, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

On December 13, 2024 he released his third single titled "My Side",{{Cite web |last=rashfordmalik |date=2024-12-24 |title=Spize - My Side [ Prod. A. Cool & Gee Gee ] |url=https://originalhitz.com/spize-my-side-prod-a-cool-gee-gee/ |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=ORIGINALHITZ{{!}}LIBERIA {{!}}ENTERTAINMENT{{!}} MUSIC |language=en-US}} a tribute to his late mother and it gained over 50,000 streams on Audiomack within a week of release.

Spize's rising popularity led to a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2024 Liberian Music Awards, alongside other rising stars such as Fluxii and Mr. Church. {{Cite web |title=Liberia Music Awards |url=https://mtn.liberiamusicawards.com/results |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=mtn.liberiamusicawards.com}} His debut single Melo was also nominated for Afro-pop song of the year alongside JZyNO's Eyes on You ft. Camidoh and Cralorboi Cic Congratulations.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-28 |title=MTN Liberia Music Awards 2024: All the nominees |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/mtn-liberia-music-awards-2024-all-nominees |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}

• "Melo" (2024)
• "With You" (2024)
• "My Side" (2024)