Zebra Katz

Zebra Katz is the primary musical alias of Ojay Morgan, a multidisciplinary artist whose work sits at the intersection of hip-hop, industrial music, and performance art. Emerging from the early 2010s New York scene alongside peers like Mykki Blanco and Le1f, Morgan was initially categorized under the 'queer rap' label - a term he has frequently criticized for being reductive.

His sound identity is built on a foundation of extreme minimalism, characterized by slow-motion vocal deliveries and sparse, often abrasive production. His 2012 single 'Ima Read' became a cultural touchstone after being used by Rick Owens, cementing his status as a bridge between the underground music scene and high fashion. Throughout his career, Morgan has moved from the 'vogue' influenced sounds of his early mixtapes toward a more aggressive, industrial-inflected style seen on his debut studio album 'LESS IS MOOR'. His work is critically lauded for its uncompromising aesthetic and its ability to maintain tension through silence and repetition. He remains a pivotal figure in experimental hip-hop, influencing a generation of artists who blend club culture with rap.