Isiah Ruiz, also known by his stage name "ZAY XXV" and formerly as "Kane Prosody" is an American hip-hop recording artist and song writer from the state of Illinois, residing further from the Chicagoland area. ZAY XXV discovered his interest in hip-hop at the age of 10, when he wrote his very first song; a remix to Yung Joc's single "It's Goin Down." He began recording music at the age of 14 and has since developed his craft as an unorthodox lyricist. Growing up, ZAY XXV's influences included artists such as Eminem, Nas, Rakim, Big L, and Logic. Showcasing his live stage presence, ZAY XXV has opened up for artists such as Pusha-T, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G, MAYDAY!, Ces Cru, and Juelz Santana.
Juggling his thoughts together as an introverted and rather "isolated" MC, ZAY XXV shares his rawest thoughts of life through his music. Combining an open book vocabulary with abstract concepts, ZAY XXV is an adaptable rap artist.