1. Charisma/personality/swagger
Call it what you like, but without it you're just a human reading off a paper. Believe it or not, 50 being shot in his mouth area gave him more style and personality from the straight forward, aggressive style he had during his Columbia days. It instantly stood out when his attorney played me his demo in the summer of '02
2. Substance
The ability to move people through words is a gift like nothing else. Add the right backdrop to that gift and you've got a winner. 50's "mang men" is a prime example of a street rapper taking audiences into the inner psyche of the stress that comes from living the life of a street cat.
3. Lyrics
I believe MC's make great artists (biggie, eminem, jay-z, big pun) it's just a matter of knowing the advantages and disadvantages of being a wordsmith in a climate where dumping down is widely embraced. When I got em's demo in '97, he not only exhibited the qualities of a top notch, battle ridden wordsmith, he knew how to use them without boring the listener, he now uses that ability to make some of the greatest records ("lose yourself," "why I am," "Stan") ever recorded by an MC
4. Uniqueness
Whether its perspective or style, I look for something thats going to stand out from the rest of the pack, and eventually appeal on a coast to coast level.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
These Posts
They are just my thoughts. Upon inspiration I will write. My goal is to understand life to its fullest and influence the most influential people on the planet. Take care.
Free Write
So many people try to jump into the movement of being the next "rap star" or the "hot shot" who is envied by the masses. What they aren't seeing is the hard work and true talent every successful musician has. It's one thing to rhyme words in stanzas, but it's a whole different thing to paint a picture with those words, or consist of a hidden message, poetic scheme , or strategic play on words. I believe not everyone truly takes time to appreciate how creative and smart these people are. I do agree it's not always a positive message that helps make a change, but if you see the good inside of the evil then you begin to understand the beauty of the world, and what brings us together.
-J
-J
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Music = Passion.
Soo, I haven't written here in a while. Maaa badd.
As far as updates go, music has been off the chain lately. Request the song "On Top of The World" by JP feat. Jordan Jackman at 102.5 ksfm.
I just downloaded 9000 soundpacks so now Imma be zoned to my computer screen for a while. And my first semester of school just started. Talk about buuusy. AND I'm still tryina find a job! ha.
What I came here to write about today is just things I have been experiencing lately I guess...A lot has been happening lately and I'm just grateful for everything I have. From the talents I have with music, to the family I have and the people who I will always care about (You know who you are).
When I go day by day, either being out and about or at a friends house just kixin it. I will always bring you ME. Myself.
It's always good to be yourself. Whether it's saying what you want, or even being goofy cause thats just how you are. Some people will judge you for it, but the only reason for that is because they simply can't handle the fact that you are being yourself, or they are jealous because it's hard for them to be their own self. Maybe I'm wrong, but hey, I'm just thinking out loud here. Anyways, I have a lot I feel like saying but It's also making it a little overwhelming to think about what to write, haha. I'll try to post again tomorrow at School!
JP
P.s. a music video is in the works for the new single! Stay Tuned!
As far as updates go, music has been off the chain lately. Request the song "On Top of The World" by JP feat. Jordan Jackman at 102.5 ksfm.
I just downloaded 9000 soundpacks so now Imma be zoned to my computer screen for a while. And my first semester of school just started. Talk about buuusy. AND I'm still tryina find a job! ha.
What I came here to write about today is just things I have been experiencing lately I guess...A lot has been happening lately and I'm just grateful for everything I have. From the talents I have with music, to the family I have and the people who I will always care about (You know who you are).
When I go day by day, either being out and about or at a friends house just kixin it. I will always bring you ME. Myself.
It's always good to be yourself. Whether it's saying what you want, or even being goofy cause thats just how you are. Some people will judge you for it, but the only reason for that is because they simply can't handle the fact that you are being yourself, or they are jealous because it's hard for them to be their own self. Maybe I'm wrong, but hey, I'm just thinking out loud here. Anyways, I have a lot I feel like saying but It's also making it a little overwhelming to think about what to write, haha. I'll try to post again tomorrow at School!
JP
P.s. a music video is in the works for the new single! Stay Tuned!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Do you ever make the same mistake?
I sit day by day trying to think
To understand why I lost my way.
I'd make the same mistake over and over
But its made me who I am today.
I'd always fall on the same shoulder I did the first time.
I'd always think I was okay til it started to hit me harder each time.
Its time for me to be me. And not what someone wants me to be.
I was too stupid. I let someone else have the controller when it's my turn to be playin my game. Of my own life.
After living.
And I mean really living.
I understand so much about life. And how amazing it is.
Im becoming who I'm supposed to be and I'm not gonna be ashamed of it.
If anything I'm grateful I'm able to be able to be my own self. I wasnt realizing how much of me was given away. Now I'm stuck each day with so many things on my mind that shouldn't be. Or I don't want to be.
We can see how it goes but for now I'm aboutto passout
I'm ready to crash. Keep it real People. I'll do my best to bring someuchhh better music soon.
Thanks for reading my blog!
JP
To understand why I lost my way.
I'd make the same mistake over and over
But its made me who I am today.
I'd always fall on the same shoulder I did the first time.
I'd always think I was okay til it started to hit me harder each time.
Its time for me to be me. And not what someone wants me to be.
I was too stupid. I let someone else have the controller when it's my turn to be playin my game. Of my own life.
After living.
And I mean really living.
I understand so much about life. And how amazing it is.
Im becoming who I'm supposed to be and I'm not gonna be ashamed of it.
If anything I'm grateful I'm able to be able to be my own self. I wasnt realizing how much of me was given away. Now I'm stuck each day with so many things on my mind that shouldn't be. Or I don't want to be.
We can see how it goes but for now I'm aboutto passout
I'm ready to crash. Keep it real People. I'll do my best to bring someuchhh better music soon.
Thanks for reading my blog!
JP
Friday, December 17, 2010
Out of Place
Have you ever felt out of place?
I have been feeling out of place a lot lately, I'm not sure why. But that's what's been goin down ha.
Sometimes you feel so lonely in a room full of people, maybe because you are going through things that no one else is experiencing.
Sometimes you don't know anyone that is ever going through the same thing you are, which just makes everything harder because you're on your own. It's not impossible it's just harder.
I'm at a pause for words trying to understand it all.
If I tried to explain it I wouldn't be able to though because I don't know exactly how I feel yet at the same time I know that I feel out of place.
The most I can do is just be strong and stand strong for what I know and for what I've been taught.
JP
I have been feeling out of place a lot lately, I'm not sure why. But that's what's been goin down ha.
Sometimes you feel so lonely in a room full of people, maybe because you are going through things that no one else is experiencing.
Sometimes you don't know anyone that is ever going through the same thing you are, which just makes everything harder because you're on your own. It's not impossible it's just harder.
I'm at a pause for words trying to understand it all.
If I tried to explain it I wouldn't be able to though because I don't know exactly how I feel yet at the same time I know that I feel out of place.
The most I can do is just be strong and stand strong for what I know and for what I've been taught.
JP
Find yourself.
Well shoot. I didn't keep my promise of comin to write more! Haha my bad.
Life is crazyy. But it's off the chain.
I feel alive again. Depressing posts are old school to me now haha. I'm just kidding, but I can't believe myself.
I fell into love and and to get hurt so bad was ridiculous. I've never been hurt as bad as I was. Call me soft for sayin that but I'm just Bein honest.
When you are with someone. You are blinded, unless someone is helping you be better and making you want to strive to be a better person.
It's crazy, lemme tell ya.
Obviously I didn't know cause I was in the situation myself
I was blinded by everyone, and after stepping back and getting out of I feel so much happier and alive. It's crazy how insane life is. You never really understand unless you REALLY try.
I almost gave up my passion and goals cause I was sooo blind.
I can now say I know a lot more about relationships than before.
It makes so much sense now. There are so many other peope in the world im excited to see who my girl will be.
Cause if she's mine I know it'll be meant to be and Imma spoil her and take care of her best as I can. Hahaha
That's just me.
Anyways guys. My music is comin ou nicely :) I really dig it.
I took a little break in the studio to write. I love writing, and reading, i really don't know why though haha.
Anyways I'll write more!!
I gotta get back to this track!
Toasts for being alive!
JP
Life is crazyy. But it's off the chain.
I feel alive again. Depressing posts are old school to me now haha. I'm just kidding, but I can't believe myself.
I fell into love and and to get hurt so bad was ridiculous. I've never been hurt as bad as I was. Call me soft for sayin that but I'm just Bein honest.
When you are with someone. You are blinded, unless someone is helping you be better and making you want to strive to be a better person.
It's crazy, lemme tell ya.
Obviously I didn't know cause I was in the situation myself
I was blinded by everyone, and after stepping back and getting out of I feel so much happier and alive. It's crazy how insane life is. You never really understand unless you REALLY try.
I almost gave up my passion and goals cause I was sooo blind.
I can now say I know a lot more about relationships than before.
It makes so much sense now. There are so many other peope in the world im excited to see who my girl will be.
Cause if she's mine I know it'll be meant to be and Imma spoil her and take care of her best as I can. Hahaha
That's just me.
Anyways guys. My music is comin ou nicely :) I really dig it.
I took a little break in the studio to write. I love writing, and reading, i really don't know why though haha.
Anyways I'll write more!!
I gotta get back to this track!
Toasts for being alive!
JP
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