It’s not a secret that I’m a big fan of Juan Deuce. So let’s just say it was an honor and a pleasure to debut this song on my weekly show on MusicFeen.com. And now I present to you with said track again here. Play It. Love It. Download It. Share it. This track features JahPan from Fedd Hill, Block Family and The Lo Lifes. This track is produced by FourOhOne.

Boombox makes you wanna do the doo-wopp! This sweet colaboration from Providences’ self proclaimed against the grain, Boombox Saintz with  Jahpan mos def makes me wanna bounce-bounce!  Jahpans’ testiment to travel far and wide to take Federal Hill to the top is definetly represented with this 401 colab. Not only does this song have a high energy, positive feelling fresh flow, but this video is pretty dope as well. This video has a thermagraphic feel to it that is pretty darned fresh if you ask me!! Its nice to see a video with a different direction, rather than all that complacency that is kicken’ around these days. Way to switch it up guys. We look forward to the next.

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Here is the November edition of the highly anticipated podcast from the monthly open mic called Elevation. This month’s Elevation was also the record release party for Jahpan and his new album “An Album Called Life”. Jah came thru with Pistol Pone, Troop Raw, and Lord Willin and burned the stage down. You can check out his whole set and see why they call him the Prince of Providence.

Marshall Law returned to defend his emcee battle championship against a worthy competitor in Flawless (Realtalk). Can Marshall stay undefeated or will the young Flawless unseat the champ? Tune in and find out!

The open mic was stacked with talented local emcees: Pulugah the Phenom, Jauz the Everliving King, Limits of Control, Russian Roulette, Danny Def Star, Scribblenauts, K.I.T., Classic, Raise, Diamond, Wor Paint, Prov, ABC, and Ready Inc. After the open mic, Vendetta and Big City Bumpas rocked 15 mins set. It’s all her for your listening pleasure.

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Music by: Sterby Rock
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Recorded & Edited by: William Javier

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Friday November 13th @ The FireHouse XIII 41 Central Street Providence, RI 02907
Doors Open @ 9pm | $7 Cover | All Ages

Featuring Jah Pan (Record Release Party for “An Album Called Life”)
Music by DJ Sterby Rock
Hosted by Rock Solid

Open Mic.
Show up early to Sign Up! Each Emcee (or group) gets one beat (max 4 mins).
You can bring your original beats on CD. First Come First Serve Basis.

1 vs 1 Emcee Battle. Marshall Law vs Flawless!!!
Marshall Law defends his 401 Battle Championship Title.
Round One is one minute. Round Two is 30 Seconds. Crowd picks the winner

Live Podcast Recording.
We record the whole show (audio) and turn it into the Official Elevation Podcast
It is featured on 401hiphop.com, iTunes, and the Zune Marketplace.

Late Night Cypher. (Midnight till 1am)
Come for the Open Mic. Stay for the Cypher. It’s a more free flowing emcee session.
Freestyling in encouraged but not mandatory. The Cypher happens over all origin beats from the …

Producer Showcase.
Come check out the hottest producers in the area rocking out live on the MPC.

B-Boy Friendly. Graffiti Art Gallery.

Sponsors:

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168 Smithfield Ave. Pawtucket, RI -

Check out the full interview after the jump.

Jots: so tell the world who you are and where you’re from
Jahpan: whaaat up
this jahpan and i am from the infamous providence ri

Jots: and who are your major influences in hip-hop music?
Jahpan: hmmmm
let me see
first and foremost kool herc
ummm
special ed “youngest in charge” was prolly my first ever sooo
krs
dana dane
slick rick
common sence
i could go on

Jots: we’ll cut it there, dope list though
so tell us about this album of yours
Jahpan: ahh “an album called life”
this is my baby…U know this is something that i have been sculpting for maybe years now
not recording
but building up the energy and influence
i mean from begining to end its a very strong and creative album

Jots: sounds ill. Any guest spots?
Jahpan: oh yeah
of course time machine,fedd hill
shhhhhhhhh we got a sneak from mary j blige
umm
my mello beloved
billy malloy from muriel
and mekalek ex produced the whoooole thing
i hope i didnt forget anyone

Jots: haha sounds serious. What’s the general feel of it? Like is it on some classic boom-bap shit or some radio ish or what
Jahpan: i mean i def carries out a boom bap feel but it truely has its variety
i mean i feel there is def some radio(maybe not commercial) but
theres funk flex classics on there
Jahpan: u know a crazy summer album
and thats not to limit it to that season
but uhh the feel of it is strong similar to that

Jots: yeah i know what you mean, like how rza always says cuban linx is a summery album and liquid swords is some winter shit. sounds dope. so you’re out in california right now?
Jahpan: lol yeah
yeah man lovely l.A.

Jots: what’s it like out there? Like weather and shit, but also how’s the hip-hop scene?
Jahpan: the scene is cool
i feel like any “scene” its boxed in
almost trendy
but its fly
and it is l.A.
soooo its a huge mixture
the weather
whoooo
its hot as shit right now

Jots: have you been doing any shows or live stuff out there at all?
Jahpan: well i just linked with pretty much all the serious promoters at the venues out here
and they are feeling my mission
also due to my relationship with p.U.T.S. And time machine and shawn jackson
they know im bout goin in
so yeah we got the release party coming late august

at a huge venue out here called “the airliner”

Jots: oh nice, my man jonwayne just rocked with oh no there like two or three days ago
so what’s working with people under the stairs like?
Jahpan: i actually seen that flyer
ahhhman
first double is like my uncle
and working with hime u better be ready for an alllll nighter
maybe
and thes….He goes so far in_pause______
like he is a workaholic
and im grateful to have been down with them since -
really really cool dudes

thats family

Jots: that’s dope. I’ve been on a puts kick for like months now, they make classic music. You went on tour with them before right?
with time machine
that was a seperate tour
i did go alotta places with them tho
like we just did the reggae/jazz fest at ucla
bonnaroo
and a few others
im hoping after this release i can hit up uncle thes and see whats up with a slot
yeah i did like – dates with tm last year

Jots: nice nice. Alright, so it’s opinion time
Jahpan: lol

Jots: who’s the worst rapper out right now
Jahpan: ahhhh man local or globally
nosa
i just dug a whole
uuum

Jots: hahahaha
the new boys
from l.A.
the “your a jerk” kids

Jots: are those the clowns who did that you’re a jerk song
Jots: yeah
Jots: man
Jots: fuck those guys, haha
Jahpan: i know one of em too
i mean
its like this they young
u know so u cant expect much
but ignorance is neve an excuse

Jots: it seems like they’re just a major label’s attempt at trying to cash in on the cool kids’ hype
Jahpan: well they in fact said thats who inspired em
which is great for the younger generation
they wanna have fun
but rapping….Lol\
i cant stand asher
uuummmm
lmafo

Jots: so speaking of local rap, what inspired you to make that video
Jots: the message to rhode island rappers, i mean
Jahpan: everybody
from being one of those
and watching the scene suffer because of it
i can be direct with the who’s
but im not tryna alienate folks

Jots: you seemed to have some specific words for a hypothetical peacefest that may or may not have happened in ri. So the hypothetical peacefest didn’t let fedd hill rock because of your subject matter?
Jahpan: oh yeah
i mean theres that box in prov
and if u dont fit in u dont fit in
there isnt a balance
and i feel u know u dont hafta invite us
but what other group in our state was as big as mine
movement wise
roulette??
i mean
we are guilty ourselve for potraying that image
but wtf!

Jots: it kind of reminds me of when people protested nas doing that virginia tech shooting benefit show
Jots: but hey, to each his own
Jahpan: very true

Jots: so anyway, what’s your favorite album of all time
Jahpan: its a toss up between ressurection/ready to die

Jots: if you could do a song with anyone, ever, dead or alive, who would it be?
Jahpan: awwman
um m
de la soul

Jots: good choice. Alright, so i think we can start wrappin this up
Jots: when does the album come out?
Jahpan: due date was tues aug th
but we gonna push it back late aug
for proper promo …Etc
vids also
and 1 classic album

Jots: where can people go to buy it when it comes out?
itunes amazon cd baby
glowlikethis.Com
late fall you will be able to make a purchase at the any store

Jots: any shoutouts?
Jahpan: awwman
fedd hill
blockroyal
tm
puts
and everyone in rhode island
and of course yall for taking the time out
Jots: good shit
Jots: any parting words?
Jahpan: “an album called life” …For a change r.I. Lets support huh?
lol
peace!

Visit http://www.myspace.com/jahpan1 and www.blockroyal.com for more information.