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LESS IS MORE- LP THE CREDITS AND MEANING BEHIND THE TITLE/MUSIC
If you picked up on of my CD's, or someone gave you a copy, and you are looking to find out the full deal...welcome. In this digital world, we don't have to use so much paper. You can print this out if you a credit reader, and I will post individual blogs of the lyrics to each song on Less Is More. For now...the credits
1. Hip Hop For Hire
Produced by Big Tunes/Affiliated Music (ASCAP)
Written By JAHI (BMI)
recorded at The Boogie Shack, Oakland CA
additional vocals provided by Cole
Big Tunes is all over this project. His production and overall cool vibe created an atmosphere where the energy was right to create. And for the song, not tooting my own horn, but I've actually played a show in every city mentioned. The concept of Hip Hop For Hire goes back to the Pioneer Years of Hip Hop where DJ's had this sign posted on the back of their van to promote themselves for gigs.
2. The Right Way
Produced, Arranged and Written by Jahi (BMI)
Written By JAHI (BMI)
created in the home lab pad, Baltimore Maryland
recorded at The Boogie Shack, Oakland CA
co-written by Big Tunes/ Affiliated Music (ASCAP)
10 years in music and my first self produced track. Made on Cakewalk, and just really playing around with it for the first time. In this time where it seems easy to just call a female a "jump off" or a "trick," I wanted to do a song for the ladies with meaning and purpose.
3. Every Word
Produced by Wreckroom Studios (Cleveland, Ohio)
Written By JAHI (BMI)
recorded at Onefam Studios inside Soundwave- Oakland CA
I call this one the sleeper track. It came out of no where and was written on Easter 2008. My favorite so far on the album. Opened up on this one and thought about Nas for some reason on this one. My favorite line-
"Looking for an empty bag of rhymes I'm not him/
striving to be a reflection of a higher HIM/
this for you-you and you/and they-they and them/
it's not for everybody for your mind soul and body..."
4. Explore feat. Gift of Gab from Blackalicious
Produced by Big Tunes/Affiliated Music (ASCAP)
Written By JAHI (BMI) and Tim Parker
recorded at The Boogie Shack, Oakland CA
Gift of Gab and I have been all over the US and Europe performing together. It was with Gab that I went to Europe for the 1st time. It was an honor and fun to finally hook up with my big bro. Big Tunes came through with the music bed, and we wrote this whole song on the spot. As always, thought provoking lyrics with a lot of hidden meanings. Very spiritual song on a lot of levels, and when we say "Explore," it simple means to look inside your own soul to find inspiration.
5. Let It Out
Produced by Bassnectar
Written By JAHI (BMI)
recorded at Bassnectar's crib, Berkeley, CA
Unlikely combinations are exciting. Bassnectar and I connected a few years back. He wanted something different on this track, but one morning I just start saying "Let It Out," and the whole song developed from there. I was thinking about how this is my 10 year of doing music mostly full time. There's a celebration in the track, and I like the fact that it's really more Jungle than Hip Hop. Expect the unexpected.
6. What We Can Do feat Rev. Al Sharpton
Produced by DJ Deboniare
Written By JAHI (BMI)
recorded at Cue Recording Studios, Falls Church VA
The speech at the beginning is Rev. Al Sharpton as he was giving the final words at James Brown's funeral. I was so happy I had my phone on me to record this clip. One of my most political songs to date, and challenging all of us to live up to our true potential.
7. THIS SIDE
Produced by Big Tunes/Affiliated Music
Written By JAHI (BMI)
recorded at The Boogie Shack, Oakland CA
"Im tired of being so serious" is my favorite line off this song. This is my "conscious party song." It felt like a Dr. Dre track to me, and I approached saying- I wonder what 50 Cent would do? Known for having club bangers, I used my own clean lyrical style, but I am looking to get you to move ya body on this one. Leaving on a high note and having fun with it.
Executive Producer: JAHI
Management: Lathan Hodge- mrlathan@gmail.com
Artwork by Grafftrixx.com
Creative Inspiration: The People
Label: Onefam/Slamjamz
www.onefamradio.com
www.slamjamz.com
Booking: ONEFAM- onefammusic@gmail.com BIO INFO BELOW
Organic Hip Hop/Soulful Vibes/Conscious Music
Jahi, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, now residing in the Bay Area is a emcee who blends raw energy with socially conscious themes. Celebrating his 10th year in Hip Hop, Jahi is currently signed to Slamjamz (Chuck D of Public Enemy's Label). His 7th album entitled "Less is More" features Gift of Gab from Blackalicous, Big Tunes, and production from international producers. In addition, Jahi will be releasing a book entitled "A Journey in Hip Hop- Volume One" later this year.
Here's a brief list of accomplishments of Jahi's 10 Year Career
1998- undergound emcee battling in Cleveland, opening shows, and released first EP "It's All Good"
1999- First local artist from Cleveland to perform at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
feat. Public Enemy, Outkast and Goodie Mob
2000- Released 1st studio album- Higher Elevation which was featured in The Source magazine
2001- Released 2nd studio album- Window of Opportunity
The song "Neva The Same" was listed as one of the top anti-war songs of the year
2002- Headliner of the Beats for Peace tour with The Berklee School of Music Hip Hop/Jazz Ensemble
2003- Created a band Jahi and The Life
featured on MTV 2 hosted by Mountain Dew/AMP Energy Drink
2004- Released 3rd studio album- Songs from The Next Level
played the legendary Fillmore twice/featured in SF Chronicle/Oakland Tribune
traveled to Europe with Blackalicious
2005- Released 4th studio EP- The Early Edition produced by DJ Edaboss
toured with Danish superband Nobody Beats The Beats
2006- Released 5th studio album- Soulhop The Breakthru on EMI Music Denmark
2nd place winner of International Songwriting Contest in R&B/Hip Hop Category
2007- Official opening act for Public Enemy's 20th Anniversary US Tour
Released 6th studio EP- WORDPOWERSOUND
2008- Less is More EP- Release Date May 27th 2008
Book- A Journey in Hip Hop Volume One- late 2008
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MXGM 11TH ANNUAL HIP HOP CONCERT
The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement presents……..
A Hip Hop Benefit Concert for Black August 2008
Featuring Bicasso of the Living Legends, Truth Universal from New Orleans, Jahi, Kiwi, Virtuous, Kween, Khalil Anthony, Jelani Lateef, Traci Bartlow and Starchild Dancers, and and Sizwe the Spear of the Nation. Hosted by Chinaka Hodge and Javad Jahi.
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
(In Honor of Marcus Mosiah Garvey)
Eastside Cultural Center
2277 International Blvd. – Oakland
Doors open at 6 pm
Show time a… Continue
A Hip Hop Benefit Concert for Black August 2008
Featuring Bicasso of the Living Legends, Truth Universal from New Orleans, Jahi, Kiwi, Virtuous, Kween, Khalil Anthony, Jelani Lateef, Traci Bartlow and Starchild Dancers, and and Sizwe the Spear of the Nation. Hosted by Chinaka Hodge and Javad Jahi.
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
(In Honor of Marcus Mosiah Garvey)
Eastside Cultural Center
2277 International Blvd. – Oakland
Doors open at 6 pm
Show time a… Continue
Posted on August 15, 2008 at 8:16pm —
JAHI GOES GREEN- SLATED TO PERFORM AT 1ST EVER BAY AREA SOLAR POWERED CONCERT
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Media inquiries
Lathan Hodge
mrlathan@gmail.com
Booking inquiries
www.premiereartistsgroup.com
Sondra@premiereartistsgroup.com
-JAHI GOES GREEN-
Scheduled to Perform at the 1st Bay Area Solar Powered Hip Hop Concert at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco- Presented by Grind for the Green
August 11th, 2008- Oakland, CA
Jahi, the lyrically conscious emcee, known for his high energy performances and intelligent flows of substance and change, currently on Slamja… Continue
Contact:
Media inquiries
Lathan Hodge
mrlathan@gmail.com
Booking inquiries
www.premiereartistsgroup.com
Sondra@premiereartistsgroup.com
-JAHI GOES GREEN-
Scheduled to Perform at the 1st Bay Area Solar Powered Hip Hop Concert at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco- Presented by Grind for the Green
August 11th, 2008- Oakland, CA
Jahi, the lyrically conscious emcee, known for his high energy performances and intelligent flows of substance and change, currently on Slamja… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2008 at 3:45pm —
WHO'S YOUR TOP TEN EMCEES OF ALL TIME?
HERE'S MINE
KRS
CHUCK D
RAKIM
TUPAC
ANDRE 3000
JAY Z
LAURYN HILL
BLACK THOUGHT
BIG DADDY KANE
STILL DECIDING ON THE 10TH SLOT
KRS
CHUCK D
RAKIM
TUPAC
ANDRE 3000
JAY Z
LAURYN HILL
BLACK THOUGHT
BIG DADDY KANE
STILL DECIDING ON THE 10TH SLOT
Posted on May 4, 2008 at 1:31pm — 1 Comment
LYRICS TO WHAT WE CAN DO- TRACK 6 ON LESS IS MORE
What We Can Do
Written by JAHI
Let me tell you what we can do
We can start by raising the black panthers again
And realize the government is not your friend
If you poor black of brown shine the light on these things
You saw the way they did us down in New Orleans
We can stop trusting anyone other than ourselves
Turn off the TV take a book off the shelf and read it
Build grocery stores we need it
Pork sugar and fast food just stop eating it
Let me tell you what we can do
We can take better of… Continue
Written by JAHI
Let me tell you what we can do
We can start by raising the black panthers again
And realize the government is not your friend
If you poor black of brown shine the light on these things
You saw the way they did us down in New Orleans
We can stop trusting anyone other than ourselves
Turn off the TV take a book off the shelf and read it
Build grocery stores we need it
Pork sugar and fast food just stop eating it
Let me tell you what we can do
We can take better of… Continue
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 3:03pm —
LYRICS TO THIS SIDE- TRACK 7 ON LESS IS MORE
The Left Side
Written by Jahi
We hold it down on this side of thangs
Give me room give me space let me do my thang make it BANG
We hold it down on this side of thangs (this side/this side/this side what) 2x
Let it drop now rock now big tunes make it slap
Damn right I’m west coastin next level boom bap
Step inside the club they show me love cause I give it back
I don’t be posted in the back Im on the dancefloor
2 step cool with it rocking my hat low
give the people what they want then give em s… Continue
Written by Jahi
We hold it down on this side of thangs
Give me room give me space let me do my thang make it BANG
We hold it down on this side of thangs (this side/this side/this side what) 2x
Let it drop now rock now big tunes make it slap
Damn right I’m west coastin next level boom bap
Step inside the club they show me love cause I give it back
I don’t be posted in the back Im on the dancefloor
2 step cool with it rocking my hat low
give the people what they want then give em s… Continue
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 2:54pm —
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