Music itself. As far as producers or rappers, My man JAY DEE Stands all on his own. Hes the greatest there ever was, God Bless His Soul. Id say Alchemist, Kanye, Dr.Dre, No I.D., Common, Malik Yusef, Biggie and Pac, Nas and Jay, KRS, Mos Def, Lupe, Talib, Seal. Shit TOO many to name.
He hops on the Red Line to Downtown, rocking the signature grey beanie and broken-in hoodie that seems to sum up his existence. Admiring the color blue and subconsciously appreciating the musical genius of Prince, Michael Jackson, and J-Dilla, he stops into the nearest 7-Eleven to grab his beloved Peanut M&Ms and sour apple suckers. As he travels to his newest destination, he remembers last night’s episode of Naruto Animé, all the while bobbing his head to his greatest and most precious love, music.
Meet Just Thought.
Soaring from the South Side of Chicago, the bitter and obvious segregation of this city runs miles away from the musical entrée that Just Thought brings to the table. An enemy of conformity, stagnation and miscommunication, this ultra-talented rapper and producer wins the battle of blurring the lines of genres with graceful ease.
Combining his first and eternal passion for hip-hop with the influential sounds of alternative and classic rock, it’s hard to tell if Coldplay or Nas are his target audience. And Just is fine with that.
A lover of the timeless sounds of an orchestra, he uses any and everything that can evoke passion, lust and obsession, regardless of the category it falls under. If buildings and screaming yet muted Japanese people were genres, Just describes himself as Godzilla, annihilating the city beneath him without looking back.
“Music is the universal language. It bonds us all; people can relate to music more than anything. Even the Bible says music is the highest form of praise,” Just Thought believes.
Whether it’s the Word that tells him so or the incessant pounding of music in his heart, he knows that he wasn’t put on this earth to do anything else.
In an industry where quality and heart have succumbed to material and lack of substance, Just Thought knows that being true to himself is his only option.
While rapping has tragically become more of a hobby than an actual skill, Just Thought separates himself from the infinite amount of others who say they can spit. Bringing miles and miles of true and heartfelt lyrics, Just raps as if music is all he has to give, not as if it’s just something to do.
This is life for him. Music is life for him.
With goals to inspire people to dream, uplifting minds with the undeniable power of music and art, and hoping to one day take a seat in a velvet chair at the Grammys , Just Thought simply wants to fly.
Monday November 23rd will be the release day for "Beneath The Surface". YNotMyDream.blogspot.com is bringing you a brand new mixtape with never before heard material. You will be getting music from all over the place. I have teamed up with several different artists such as Love Jones, Add-2, El Prez, The Kid Daytona, XV, K. Sparks & many more to put this tape together. Be sure to visit YNotMyDream.blogspot.com on Monday November 23rd for the complete mixtape download. Until then I will leave you with three songs from the project and a bonus track YNMD released last night. Just hit the links below for the downloads.
Wassup Just Thought? From the fellas who bring you Mixtape Mondays.. Put ya 'C's' in the air for a Brand New Twist on Hip Hop Soul Open Mics.. Introducing: The Jam Session Hip Hop, RnB with a LIVE Band Fiesta Cantina 3407 N Clark St. Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 9 pm - 2 am $10 all night 21 plus
Can't forget Chicago's Longest Running PAID Open Mic..
Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event EVERY Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago We pay artists to perform - Over $1000 given away every month - The crowd decides so bring your people Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus $5 to perform or watch all night/ $10 to perform for the cash (your best full length song)
Network with A&Rs, Record Execs, Singers, Producers and Managers every Monday!
Thank you Chicago, MTM Management Grp. Promotions, Events & Tours that Produce More Than Money
Wassup Just Thought? Come thru this week to hone those skillz, and support Chicago's local talent.. The Bracket Style Battle is taking no prisoners in 2 weeks
The 'Springboard' Event: Mixtape Mondays.. Chicago's Most Talked About Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event EVERY Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago We pay artists weekly - Over $1000 every month. The crowd decides who wins, so bring your people Also bring your original music on CD 9 pm sign up - List closes quick 21 plus $5 to perform or watch all night/ $10 to compete for the cash Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest"
**Silent Auditions all month long for September's Mixtape E-event and the African Fest Labor Day Wknd.
Hey what's up? TGIFF!! Well hope your doing well and I hope you have a dope birthday!(Yup I know I'm a little early, but I'm hardly ever on here anymore) Anyways enjoy yourself...!
Wassup Just Thought? Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event Still paying artists on a weekly basis $100 - Crowd decides Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up - List closes quick $5 to rock or support all night long Please bring your original music on CD A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's always in the building Hope to see you there, AwoL
Silent Auditions all month long for the Mixtape E-event Aug. 19th and the African Fest Labor Day Wknd.
Wassup Just Thought? This Monday June 29th Mixtape Monday's Famous Hottest Song Contest Bracket Style Competition - The More Rounds You Win, The More You Perform Big Cash Prize as Usual, Free Beats, Studio Time, and Yes The MM Belt will be there! Exodus II, 3477 N Clark St. (2 blocks S. of Wrigley Field) Sign up: 9 pm sharp - Bring your original music on CD $15 to compete/ $5 to support Hosted by: Notrydo Sincere and Lady Flipsyde Sponsered by: oreganostudio.com, L'Evated Marketing, Illysoul movement and the legendary SP1 Further questions please e-mail: mixtapemondayz@gmail.com ..
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Silent auditions all month long to perform at Darkroom's e-event in July and at Chicago's African Fest, Labor Day Weekend.
One of the hottest collaborations in Chicago TK Miss Ayona And J'Rome (from 1 Voyce) There's no other music video out in Chicago as hot as this! Directed by TK and Terrance Pitts and featured actor...
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