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Premiere: J57 Returns With “Soarin’ Like Jordan” Ft. Audible Doctor & Archie Bang

Dread Solo — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:46:06 +0000

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J57 dropped off his latest record “Soarin’ Like Jordan” featuring Audible Doctor and Archie Bang. For those who’ve been residing under a rock, J57 hails from the acclaimed underground collective Brown Bag Allstars as well as Audible Doctor. Both are predominately known for their production over the years, but they never half step or come up short on the mic. Revisit J57’s “Wax Aesthetic“ for your reassurance, and Audible Doctor’s “Can’t Keep The People Waiting.“

The two Brown Bag veterans brought along Brooklyn’s promising Archie Bang to blow off some steam, opening up the record with some heavy content. Don’t let the playful title fool you here; the three guns mean business and deliver brutal honesty over J57’s stern, sample-free soundscape. Yeah, we said sample-free. This is only a taste of what’s to come as an EP was just announced and is expected soon titled “I’m The J57.” That’s enough out of us. Enjoy the record below and be sure to keep up with J57. He does not sleep, all for your listening pleasure and the preservation of this culture we call hip-hop. Peace and love.

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EP Download: J57 – Wax Aesthetic

RESPECT. Staff — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:45:56 +0000

J57‘s free EP, Wax Aesthetic, has arrived. While we’re used to hearing J57 behind the boards, for Wax Aesthetic he’s mostly behind the mic, showcasing his rhymes and his flows. We already got a taste of his rapping ability when we premiered the EP’s first track, “Been a Long Time,” a few weeks ago, but the EP offers the entire meal. Clocking in at a little under 20 minutes, the EP is a bit brief, but it’s a dynamic ride throughout, featuring guest appearances from ATR, 777, Denmark Vessey, Tenacity, Mike Maven, Akie Bermiss, Co$$, Johaz, Choosey and more, as well as solid production from Exile, Deejay Element and of course, J57 himself. Stream and download the EP below.

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Song Premiere: J57 feat. ATR – “Been a Long Time” (prod. Exile)

RESPECT. Staff — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:59:23 +0000

J57 is known for his work behind the boards, but that doesn’t mean he’s unfamiliar with the vocal booth. Produced by Exile, “Been a Long Time” is the first single from J57‘s upcoming EP, Wax Aesthetic, which will be J57 first solo project solely as an emcee. While J57 has had more than a few verses on a few Brown Bag All Stars projects, “Been a Long Time” is the perfect reminder that while he doesn’t regularly rap, he’s by no means lost his edge. On “Been a Long Time,” he delivers confident bars over Exile‘s excellent scratches and smooth production. Singer ATR, who’s featured on Koncept and J57‘s forthcoming projects, delivers as well, contributing a slightly haunting chorus that coolly reverberates Exile‘s dulled bass.

Though brief (2:21), the overall product is a solid track. Check it out below and look out for Wax Aesthetic on January 28th. In addition to ATR and Exile, the EP will also feature contributions from F. Virtue, Mike Maven, Akie Bermiss, Johaz, Denmark Vessey, Choosey and Co$$.

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