Johnny Polygon

Who is Johnny Polygon?

John Armour, better known by his stage name Johnny Polygon, is an American hip hop recording artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has released music independently and also under DJ Green Lantern’s Invasion Music Group label. After releasing several self-released albums and relocating to Los Angeles, in 2008 Polygon met Lantern, who then offered him a deal and a chance to record music together in his New York City studio. In 2009, Polygon released Group Hug, his debut extended play and his first release under Invasion Music Group. In 2010, Polygon followed his EP with Rebel Without Applause, his first official mixtape which included the promotional single, "The Riot Song". On April 1, 2010, Polygon announced he was no longer signed to Lantern's Invasion Music Group imprint and would continue to release music independently.

Polygon has worked with high-profile artists such as Nas and Kid Cudi. He frequently works with his longtime friend and Oklahoman Gabriel Royal and has also worked with Amanda Diva, Dead Prez and Yelawolf. Since 2001, Polygon has released seven albums with his latest being The Nothing. He is currently working on his eighth studio album, Pussy Gun. Polygon is also looking to new opportunities with Armatura Production Haus, a new endeavor that will umbrella various multimedia projects: music video production, television, film, and a new children’s books he’s working on. “It’s just a fan-funded production company,” he said. “My label is my fans.”