Born and raised in Atlanta, Jamaal Loren Hutchinson — better known as Lor3n — comes from a deep musical lineage. He learned saxophone as a child and only later discovered his great‑grandfather Max Lucas had played with Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. This connection to music ignited a lifelong exploration of sound, from co‑founding the rap collective BFO Strange’Us in college to joining co-founding the hip‑hop group The Gxng . His ambient‑hip‑hop style draws on Sigur Rós, Tycho and Radiohead and pairs shimmering pads and synths with gritty drums.

Lor3n’s 2016 self‑titled project laid the foundation for his blend of downtempo beats and vocals, but his 2021 album “When Everything Is Over” told a story of loss, healing and rebirth . That vulnerability flows through his singles: the radiant “Sunshine”, the ethereal “Euphoria”, the reflective “Remember.”  and “Pops,” a heartfelt tribute to his father who passed away in 2019. Each release feels like a chapter—on “Borrowed Time, Stolen Hearts” he processes relationships ; “Climb” and “Nice You” reach toward hope, and the uplifting “Higher” finds him emerging with renewed purpose . More than making music, Lor3n invites listeners into his journey and dreams of sharing these cinematic soundscapes with anyone who will listen. His goal is to craft “music that feels like home” and to connect with listeners through vulnerability and atmosphere.

Lor3n is an artist based in Atlanta, Ga. New single 'Sunshine' is now available on all platforms!

Explore the language of music. 

From serene soundscapes to frantic, troubled rhythms and melodies, the sounds produced by Phonemic show zero restraint. The focus is on musical expression and the ideas music can carry, not on the genre it fits into.

Finding most influence in contemporary alternative rock, folk and lo-fi music, Phonemic tends to evolve and change independent of the mainstream electronic scene, embracing the idea of electronic music that's complex yet musically accessible and fulfilling.

music, beards, art, candy & my pups. Thanks to all who subscribe. If I don't follow you back it's because I'm at my limit.

Checkered past includes Kathleen Turner Overdrive, The Brand New Immortals, and Drivin' N Cryin'. Solo and collaborative projects include The Fabulous Disasters, Ludavico Technique, Swiss Army, and The American Wheel.

Followers of Tim Lampe