I had the pleasure of attending a performance and DJ set by legendary Talib Kweli at Center Stage not long ago, he performed after Cody Chestnutt and the live flautist. Jazz the beatman and Talib kweli put on quite a show despite some technical difficulties. Talib pumped out some of the best music and had the crowd hype, and made sure to perform in between. Here are the sneak peeks from that night. Full videos to be up soon on www.youtube.com/jackiedamodel make sure you subscribe!
JAY WISE
Jay Wise spits out lyrics like he is trying to get a bad taste out his mouth & won’t stop until the rhyme is over & the beat has gone silent. Then after the dust has settled, Jay Wise stands there with a grin on his face basking in the mayhem he just caused. This 28 year old Puerto Rican NYC born artist has his sights on the bigger & better things in life with future plans to launch an entertainment company. Jay Wise’s lyrical skills & vocal tone sets him apart from other artists. Hold a conversation with Jay Wise & you will soon realize that he posses all the grit, image, marketability & hunger needed to be successful in this game. Jay Wise’s favorite artists are Jay Z, Big Pun, Kayne,Chromeo, Bruno Mars & his group mates (Tana & Choas). He is influenced by the trendsetters of the world that stay true to their hearts & work hard everyday. Jay Wise says his solo project “The Wake Up Call” will change the way people see music by bringing back the entertainment that is often missing in music.
Jay Wise is a 2008 New York Underground Music Award winner for Latin music. He has performed at over 80 clubs throughout NYC & in PR, St Barts and other places. Jay Wise has worked with well known Dj’s such as DJ’s such as The Heavy Hitter DJ Enuff (Hot 97). Power 105.1’s DJ’s Carl Blaze (R.I.P) & DJ Prostyle & DJ Camilo. The crowd mover L Boogs (Mr. MTV 3) DJ Green Lantern and DJ Kay Slay. He has worked with producers such as Rockwilder, Kane Beatz, Micheal “ Severn ” Summers, XV & Mighty Fuzz Young. And he has worked with clothing lines such as SABIT, LaVie, Live Mechanics, Gifted Elite, Kid Robot, Dirty Jaz, Benji Jeans, Brian Wood, Orisue, Religion, Rich Goldspun, Weirdo and many more.
HERE IS A Q&A TO BRING THE FANBASE THE 411 ON JAY WISE! Q: (JDM) A: (JW)
Q: Who do you look up to in the industry? and if not industry ..as a person? Tell me about why you look up to them/admire them..or their work?
A: “I look up to moguls like Jay Z for his success in the music business. Tech N9ne because he’s independent and sells records and tours with out having to change who he is. My mother because she’s so successful and raised 3 kids by herself . Also Kanye West for not being Afraid of pushing the envelope.”
Q: What inspires your work?
A: “Life , and my surroundings.”
Q: Tell me something that no-one would guess about you when they meet you?
A: “I love the TV show the office”
Q: At what age did you first start taking your talent seriously and pursuing it?
A: “Maybe 18.”
Q: What is your personal favorite genre in music? (what do you have on your playlist!?)
A: “Hip Hop.”
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: “Sneakers ,basketball , football.”
Q: What are your current projects and goals ?
A: “I’m working on my Mixtape / album called ‘The Wake Up Call’. Goals to be a better man everyday, I want to keep making music I love for people who love good music.”
Q: If you had any advice to give an artist that is aspiring what would it be?
A: “Stay true to your self , you can’t please everyone , work on your craft , know even if you’re really good that you can get better.”
JDM: I remember when I met and interviewed you and the group Corp Cartel. We had a lot of fun in that interview. The thing that stands out was that you are very hyper and very focused. We were having an awesome interview and at one point I said, “Do you have any shout outs”?. You shouted out your girlfriend first before anything. Jokingly I began the nickname of “the CUFF CARTEL” when the other members followed suit. I admire that because most men in these days don’t even give their woman a shoutout at all nonetheless acknowledge them publicly. Over the last few years, I have followed your career and your path. I am very happy to announce to your fan base that you married the love of your life and still balance your career. You are one of few artists that has managed to beat the stereotype. To be a true gentleman and a true artist, takes respect and dedication. I commend you!.
I hope everyone enjoyed this Q&A and that they keep up with you!.
Q: Where can your fans hear and download your music?
A: www.jaywisemusic.com , www.hulkshare.com/jaywise www.soundcloud.com/fly-boi-wise
Q: Where can they keep up with you on social media? Also provide your web sites.
A: “They can visit me here”: www.jaywisemusic.com
“My social media pages are”:
Facebook www.facebook.com/jaywise31
Instagram @jaywise31
Twitter @jaywise31
YouTube jaywise
Thank You Jay Wise for participating in JDM’s “Where are they now” interview write up ! I look forward to our live interview in the near future and congratulate you on your current endeavors! you are and will always be one of my favorite artists on the rise.
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Well hello there! I have been out and about on the scene and the latest is that there is a TV Pilot going on called “Back in the mix” by an unannounced production team + network and I was invited to partake in the viewing and participation alongside BPS Productions TEAM JDM! We take over wherever we go! but anyway.. Photography by BPS Productions and others affiliated with PACE College and Getty images worked their magic throughout the taping.
Back in the Mix taping was held in PACE college. They intend to tape weekly and include a DJ Mix, a performance, a hip hop history segment, and live interviews. They began with a DJ Battle between Jon Swan and DJ Steel. Jon Swan was very animated and creative in selection. DJ Steel was very skilled in the art of DJ’ing including traditional scratching and mixing. The winner was DJ Steel for cleaner cuts and better DJ Skills, but DJ Jon Swan made an impact and people respect his DJ Game just the same. They said Jon Swan’s creativity level was higher. I agree I also feel his appearance along with body language and personality gave off an animated vibe that caught the viewers attention!.
Naughty by Nature Performed and rocked to the crowds approval with their legendary hits “Hip Hop Hooray” “Uptown Anthem” and “I gotta lotta”. You can go to http://www.naughtybynature.com for a FREE download of their mix-tape and to stay updated on their current performances, tours, projects, and more. From the 1988 Golden Era EPMD // Hit squad performed. Soon after they were interviewed by the Hosts of Back In The Mix and asked the following:
How do you feel about your impact on the game?:
EPMD: “We didn’t know there were producers, we went out on RUN’s tour at 17 years old and learned about our sound being different”, “Run said we had something and we took off after that”..
How do you feel about people looking up to you?:
EPMD: “We like it, HIP-HOP is our life”, “We took the independent route, no middle man involved”
EPMD ON NEW MUSIC: “We told our kids if they follow our footsteps, dont compete with new music..”, quote: you cant “bite” or make same record with same content you have to be original.
EPMD Current projects: A film about HIP -HOP, ESP January Album “For my age group”
Clear up the Rakim Beef please…
EPMD: “No beef here..” Are you still in touch with the entire “Hit Squad”? EPMD: “Yes, we still speak to Grand Puba, Das Efx, and did a show with Keith Murray..”, “We stopped working and got lost”, “Even Nicki Minaj working, we gotta work or well be looking crazy out there..”
NEXT!! : A performance from a member of the 1st Hip Hop act to go on the Jay Leno Show, and is still relevant 20 years later.. Dres of Black Sheep! His new album is called “Black Pool of genius” in which you can hear his latest single just released titled “Forever Lovin You”. As usual Dres performed an ill set.. with my personal favorites as we all chanted along .. “Engine engine numba 9 on the new york transit line.. if my train falls off the tracks pick it up pick it up pick it up bounce back!!!!!!!”
So whats up with Dres from Black Sheep (my notes of his interview):
Dres has been a busy bee, the company KIA used his song for a car commercial and that broke the ice for this album Black Pool of Genious. When asked about Mr. Long, Dres said that he is a family man that now lives in Florida however he will be joining him for the 20 year anniversary tour along with Naughty by Nature. Dres Music was always distributed, promoted, and marketed by himself. His comment on that was that if you belong to a major label you are basically a recipient of a high loan with high interest. If you invest in yourself more and your in it for the right reasons like the love of music then it will work for you to be in this industry. Dres is very proud that 20 years later he is doing his own thing on his own terms and is successful. He states that he is in no way trying to take Drake or Nicki Minaj fan base on..he has his own fanbase that is loyal and wont deal with what they are being force fed these days. When asked about the Native Tongues Crew he said their relationship was positive and brief, they were “dope cats” ad a variety to spice of life. Dres has a track with QTip, Dove, and Mike G. called “Birds of a Feather” on native tongues new album. He tips his hat to De La Soul and said he is in HIP HOP for all the right reasons..not for the bling-jewelry, girls, cars but for the LOVE!. Dres is considered adult contemporary hip hop. in his video for “Doin it right” he teaches his son how to hold the MIC.
NEXT!!!! : Anthem an up and coming artist that left his job on wall street to take on the industry full time as a HIP HOP artist performed. He has a mix-tape with DJ Whookid (A Known DJ for G UNIT) with songs titled “reception” (his ode to the 90’s), and “Looking down”. Anthem always worked and went to school, and he always loved HIP HOP. He wants to make his parents proud. His mentor and financial backer is a man whom he worked with on Wall Street that he steadily confided in about his love for HIP HOP and dream of becoming an artist. Anthem wants to go the independent route the whole way. He was asked which one of the artists who performed was his biggest influence, he chose Naughty by Nature and quoted the OPP song!
NEXT!!: A special guest appearance by Jam Master Jay’s Son (Jason) who calls him self “Jam Master Jay-Son” lol ( CLEVER isnt it?..yes this is too classic). He said he is currently filming a reality show called “Heir to the throne” being aired on one of the major networks he couldn’t name LIVE, featuring him DJ’ing all over the city (NY THAT IS). When asked about his attire he said his father wore a hat with a bigger brim, then he was asked about why he wears laces with his Adidas to which he replied “ITS 2010” LOL!!!
All in all it was a great experience and the pictures speak for themselves check out the album for “Back in the Mix” on www.BPSProductions.com Video and Pics to be added as addendum after editing ill keep you posted!!!
As usual much love and respect… its your girl JACKIE DA MODEL!! over and out this peace…… Dont forget to visit http://WWW.JACKIEDAMODEL.COM for sneak peek of calendar coming soon =)
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