


He began his solo career in 2010 with the release of his first album "Empty Room" and has continued to independently release his own music, which tends to combine elements of alternative hip-hop, alternative rock, classical orchestra, and/or world instrumentation. Hemsey began his career as the composer for an obscure hip-hop group called Nine Leaves, where he was one of five lyricists.

He graduated from Palisades Park High School in 2001, and studied music and philosophy at Rutgers University, graduating with a summa cum laude. Hemsey grew up in New Jersey with his older sister Tara. Zack Hemsey (born May 30, 1983) is an American composer, songwriter, and filmmaker best known for the use of his music in movies and trailers.
