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Monday, 12 April 2004
j-kwon
With its many twists and turns, "Hood Hop", the debut album from Hip-Hop newcomer J-Kwon, is a true depiction of the thoughts, fears, joys and experiences of a 17-year-old boy who has seen way too much of life for such a young age. But it is also a reflection of what happens everyday in the real world; the way real people think and feel and act. It bridges gaps, opens minds and moves feet. It covers a lot of terrain, musically and emotionally.
The album's lead single is the bass-heavy "Tipsy," a track that J-Kwon calls a "crazy party joint with an old school feel." Produced by the Track Boyz, the song, which opens with a spoken admonition about teen drinking, boasts a chant-like hook and a beat that is totally irresistible.
And so is the rest of the album. It's clear from track to track that J-Kwon is not trying to be the next anybody. He's simply doing what he feels and doing it well. But listeners better keep up, because J-Kwon can shift gears so fast you'll get whiplash. In stark contrast to the rugged "Tipsy," "Ask Me," which opens with a supple strumming of a guitar, is more melodic.
And then there's the ultra-musical, R&B-flavored "Ain't No Party," a full-bodied, danceable song that J-Kwon says he wrote "just to give people a good feeling. It's a song that lets you know that even when you're down, it's alright."
J-Kwon says he's not looking for people to worship him. Rather, he wants people who understand him. "I don't want a fan base. I want love. I want you to feel like I'm one of you. I want us to be equal. That's why I make something for everybody. I want people to understand me. I want love and I want respect and I'm gonna give out respect."
And that's all it's ever really been about for J-Kwon. When he left his mama's house four years ago, it was about finding the respect and understanding that he couldn't find at home. It was about latching on to the toughest of all dreams and wrestling it into submission. "It ain't really about money for me," he muses. "It's about being able to accomplish something. I just gotta accomplish something."
Posted by javion3
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lastest news on da band
Can't get enough of Sara, Dylan, Ness, Young City, Babs, and Freddrick? ?Well they are back!!!
DA Band has just wrapped up the filming for their 3rd season of Making The Band.
P. Diddy has something special planned for the third and final season of "Making the Band." Da Band are about to move into my house," he said at the Vibe Awards. "That's how crazy we are going to make it. Y'all thought what's been on camera is crazy, it's been so crazy off camera that I've got to move them in my house."
Tune into MTV starting March 3rd. ?
Then coming in April "Too Hot For TV 2".
Posted by javion3
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