Who are The OGeeZ?

The OGeeZ are a neo-soul and Latin-groove duo originally founded in San Jose, California, by guitarist-producer StevieG and vocalist-multi-instrumentalist L.J. Jay. Today, the pair creates music through a long-distance collaboration between Southern California and the Bay Area, blending groove, melody, and California-inspired storytelling.

What genre do The OGeeZ belong to?

The OGeeZ blend neo-soul, Latin groove, R&B, smooth jazz influences, and cinematic instrumental production. Their music appeals to listeners who enjoy modern groove-based, vibe-driven artists like Santana, Khruangbin, Snarky Puppy, Tycho, and Silk Sonic.

What makes The OGeeZ different from traditional rock or blues bands?

Although The OGeeZ began with rock and blues roots, they evolved into a groove-based, genre-blending studio project focused on soulful guitars, layered textures, Latin rhythms, and modern instrumental storytelling. They are not a traditional blues, rock, or jam band — their identity lies firmly in the California groove/neo-soul lane.

What is the single “Silicon Valley” about?

“Silicon Valley” is an instrumental track capturing San Jose’s evolution from orchards and lowriders to the neon-lit, high-tech culture of today. It blends soulful guitar, Latin undertones, and modern rhythm to reflect the city’s identity in the present.

Where does “Silicon Valley” fit into your upcoming album?

“Silicon Valley” is the lead single from San Jo, a concept album telling the story of San Jose through eight musical chapters. It represents the modern chapter — the city’s transition into a global tech hub while preserving its cultural soul.

What is the concept behind the album San Jo?

San Jo is a musical love letter to San Jose, created through a long-distance collaboration between Southern California and the Bay Area. Each track explores a different chapter of the city’s identity — its history, landscapes, culture, and emotional energy — seen through the eyes of an artist who spent most of his adult life there and now views it with reflection, nostalgia, and renewed clarity.

Are The OGeeZ a studio project or a live band?

The OGeeZ are primarily a studio-driven creative duo. Their focus is writing, recording, and producing high-quality instrumental and vocal tracks with no limitations of a traditional live band. Future live performances may be announced later.

How do The OGeeZ create music while living in different cities?

The OGeeZ operate as a long-distance creative partnership, with StevieG producing and mixing from his Southern California studio while L.J. Jay records and collaborates from the Bay Area. They exchange tracks, ideas, and arrangements digitally, keeping the San Jose spirit central to the music even from hundreds of miles away.

This long-distance process has become a defining part of their sound.

Where are The OGeeZ based today?

The OGeeZ were founded in San Jose, and that identity remains at the heart of their music. Today, the duo works between San Diego County and the Bay Area, keeping their roots alive through collaborative production and storytelling.

Where can fans listen to The OGeeZ?

Fans can listen to The OGeeZ on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Music. Streaming links are available on the Music page of the official OGeeZ website.

Do you release vocal songs or just instrumentals?

The OGeeZ release both vocal and instrumental songs. Their catalog blends expressive guitar-led instrumentals with soulful vocal tracks, creating a modern California groove identity.

What themes appear in your music?

Themes include San Jose culture, nostalgia, reinvention, memory, place-based identity, and the fusion of past and present. These themes are particularly central in San Jo, which reflects the city through the lens of distance, experience, and artistic evolution.

When will the full album San Jo be released?

The full album is scheduled for release in 2026, following a waterfall rollout of singles beginning with “Silicon Valley” on December 5, 2025.