The funk of drummer J-Zone fits right into the mix as Dillon, Paten Locke, Phill Most Chill and J-Live catch wreck and run wild like some wild beasts on a "Rap Safari".
Dillon, Paten Locke, J-Zone, Phill Most Chill & J-Live Go On A "Rap Safari"
By JR on 8:34 AM
Filed Under: Dillon , Hip Hop , J-Live , J-Zone , Paten Locke , Phill Most Chill , Posse Cuts
Here to quench your thirst for high-speed funky rhyming is the Hip Hop expedition of Dillon, Paten Locke, J-Zone, Phill Most Chill & J-Live. Due for release on AE Productions end of October on 7" vinyl and digital, the J-Zone remix of "Rap Safari" is sure to amaze like the sights and sounds of the jungle or outback.
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DJ Toast Radio Archives ft. J-Live, O.C., Jeru, Bumpy Knuckles, Gangstarr & More
By JR on 2:36 PM
Filed Under: 3rd Bass , Bumpy Knuckles , Craig G , DJ Toast , El Gant , Heather B , Hip Hop , J-Live , Jeru The Damaja , O.C.
Enjoy hours of underground college Hip Hop featuring a list of esteemed guests in an archive of full episodes spanning from 1994 to 2005.
This week on The Library, Tim talks to J-Live about his new album "His Own Self" which was completely self produced. Tim and J-Live discuss almost every track on the album including the track "I Am Man" which serves as J's open letter to abusive police as well as their apologists and supporters. What inspired him to write this record?
"When things are documented and it's right there for everybody to see and there's still no indictments, not convictions, no remorse, then it becomes so blatant for the whole world to see what's going on....I didn't want to focus on any one particular case, as much as allude to those cases without naming names because it is always somebody...I wanted to try to keep the song as timeless as the topic because when things happen in the future you can still go back to that song and it doesn't necessarily become the Ferguson song, or the Florida song, or the L.A. Song, or the New York song but so much the National song...This is what we're after, this is what's unacceptable; this is what must stop...Just because there's inherent fear of black people because of the way we're perceived in the media, you cannot let that be an excuse for excessive force, or lethal force when it comes to enforcing a law. It can't be like that. We have an human right and a constitutional right to due process and to be treated equally."
All songs written, performed, produced, arranged, mixed and mastered by J-Live his own self
The ever thought-provoking and skilled lyricist J-Live examines struggles of African America society while striving for equality on "I Am A Man (American Justice)". With a target on his back, J lets his visions of the war zone around him known as he pens historical and socially-relevant rhymes driven by serious emotion.
In a remix compilation, J-Live shows the power of his rhymes with the help of emerging producers who use his unique storytelling ability and competitive approach on the mic as inspiration. Enjoy a selection of songs throughout J's catalog paired with production which runs the gamut of creativity, rawness and neck-snapping sound in beats.
J-Live's 10th release and 6th full length album, "Around The Sun" marks yet another growth spurt for the indie hip hop veteran. "Around The Sun features a smooth yet gritty OG boom bap New York sound. It's a cohesive work of art, but still an eclectic listen with a wide range of production as exhibited by the first two released tracks "Money Matters" prod. by Oddisee and "Not Listening" prod. by Korede.
Mortier Music and Manifest Movement groups unite as J-Live and J. Nolan lend an ear-full of food for thought and entertaining lyrical display on two songs to ring in Spring 2014. On "Not Listening" Mortier founder J-Live challenges the ear of listeners and creators of Hip Hop as he cleverly delivers messages to reflect his opinions about what does and doesn't hold the interest in a listening experience.
Known for blazing tracks and challenging the pace of beats with his flows, J. Nolan of Manifest Movement shows confidence and skill over an L.L. Cool J instrumental for "Return Of The East Coast". This ATL MC demonstrates J-Live's ear for talent as a member of Mortier Music group.
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