In times of peril and stagnation, America produces leaders who move our cou… Read Full Bio ↴In times of peril and stagnation, America produces leaders who move our country forward. Like Eric B & John F. Kennedy before him, Jayson Castor, aka J-Cast, stands ready to assume destiny’s mantle of greatness…as President of Hip-Hop-Rock-Soul. On his forthcoming album entitled, J-Cast for President, the candidate kicks off his musical campaign with the help of Youngstar MBC (music based content) veteran musical politicos Peter “p-kards” Kardolus (producer/campaign manager) and John “onefrazier” Frazier (chief-of-staff/executive producer). Poised to breathe life into a genre some musical leaders have claimed is dead, J-Cast for President - The Album is the next coming of nothing you’ve ever heard…a unique musical vision that would result from Lenny and Justin meeting LL and Eminem, on their way to a Seal and Akon co-headlined concert. The scion of musical royalty, Jimmy Castor of the legendary Jimmy Castor Bunch, J-Cast began playing the piano at the age of nine and wrote his first lyrics in his teens. Abandoning the safe harbor of pedestrian popular music, he forged the group Turnstyle, creating a local NYC band that epitomized the hip-hop/rock genre, and whose message spread quickly from its home base to the American heartland. With Turnstyle, J-Cast tasted success’ sweet nectar, but he realized that developing a sound that would touch as many souls as possible necessitated that he expand his musical horizons. Those who knew him quickly realized that J-Cast’s true talent lay in his skills as a conduit for togetherness and progress. A true child of Hip-Hop imbued with a love for the musical genealogy comprising the genre, including jazz, blues, rock and soul, J-Cast found himself disheartened by the lack of uniqueness and inventiveness in the genre and in response collaborated with Youngstar. Youngstar fused J-Cast’s unique talent, aesthetic, and work ethic, rooted in the classic musicianship that is his namesake, with rare grooves that moved the crowd -- creating a unique unity of spirit. With distinctive humility, J-Cast reminds us that, “The best education I received was being at a concert with my father and seeing how music could bring people from all races, all cultures, all backgrounds together in a love for the rhythm, the beat, the pleasure of music. It taught me that ordinary people, when brought together by a love for something so soulful yet seminal could experience the extraordinary.” With a love of all music genres, and unlimited energy, J-Cast knows that there was a chance to make a difference, to bring a new sense of direction to the musical landscape. As a candidate for the President of Hip-Rock-Soul, J-Cast continues his quest to bring communities together through their love of music. He believes that music influences culture, that music is the way in which people express their souls, share their pain & joy, revel in the sheer pleasure of a beat brought to life, and move to an irresistible groove. J-Cast leads the charge in today’s musical landscape because he understands and embodies the way that this generation listens to music -- for the quality of the music and for the way it moves them -- not for its genre or its position on the charts. The times call for a great leader, someone to synthesize and to distill the dreams, the hopes and the needs of a generation. A true artist who can hone the power of the music lover, to use that power to effect a change in the world of music and in the world at large -- to let true music reign over studio or major-label designed facsimiles thereof. J-Cast is that man. If you truly love music, if your I-POD not only features Gnarles Barkley, 4th Avenue Jones, Robin Thicke, and Coldplay, but also includes Marvin Gaye, and Herbie Hancock, then cast your vote today. Join the J-Cast for President Movement. The future is in your ears.

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Summer in the City
J-CAST Lyrics

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Pulling up in the city love it when you riding with me
I have no time for the groupies cuz you the only one that get me
I'm tryna run up the bag tryna count up the benjies
And me and you together girl we run up the digits
Girl I, know you got a thing for me
Girl you, promise you won't change on me
Girl I, know you cool with all my homies
Girl you, know I can't run game on you

I ain't no playing games
And baby where I'm from you can't leave without yo flame
And I know I'm rough around the edges but you kept me tamed
I want you forever girl I hope you want the same
Tell me what you want and I'm on it tell me what you need and I got it
You the only girl for me (I promise)
You the only girl I see (This the anthem)
That's what happen when you join the winning team that's what happen when you riding with me that's what happen when you join the winning team (ah yea)
When you join the winning team
When you riding with me
Anything anything (I'm otw)
It's not a problem with me
Pulling up in the city love it when you riding with me
I have no time for the groupies cuz you the only one that get me
I'm tryna run up the bag tryna count up the benjies
And me and you together girl we run up the digits
Girl I, know you got a thing for me
Girl you, promise you won't change on me
Girl I, know you cool with all my homies
Girl you, know I can't run game on you
I'm your biggest fan even when nobody there I'm in the stands and I plan to stay right here
If you need a helping hand told you baby I'm right here to help
Girl you touched my heart when you said you proud of me
Girl you touched my heart cuz I know they doubted me
Girl you touched my heart when you said imma make it
I'm not faking
I'm tryna change your lifestyle I'm tryna put you in the finer things
Just promise you won't run wild, I'm tryna love on yo body girl I'm loving on yo style
I know you like when I lick it when I'm downtown
She like oou you nasty (where you going)
You can't get past me
She like oou you nasty (I'm in the city where you at)
You can't get past me
Pulling up in the city love it when you riding with me
I have no time for the groupies cuz you the only one that get me
I'm tryna run up the bag tryna count up the benjies
And me and you together girl we run up the digits
Girl I, know you got a thing for me
Girl you, promise you won't change on me

Girl I, know you cool with all my homies
Girl you, know I can't run game on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J-CAST's song, Summer in the City, are about the rapper's experiences and observations in his hometown. He sees himself as the hottest in the city, speaking about his pain in every lyric and releasing it with some henny, or Hennessy. This could be interpreted as a way of coping with his struggles and using his music to express himself. He also mentions how people ask for favors but never give anything in return, and how he won't stress over any woman because he has plenty of options.

J-CAST goes on to say that despite his success, there are people who talk behind his back and envy him. He believes in real love and hates fake people, warning snakes to stay away from him. He also mentions a close encounter with danger, as he had to get low from the 5, or police, and they never found him. J-CAST shares his aspirations of reaching for the stars but does not want to become a legend because of the curse that comes with it.

Overall, J-CAST's lyrics display his determination to succeed and his assertiveness in warning others who might not have his best interests at heart.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea i’m the hottest in my city
I am currently the most popular and successful artist in my hometown.

I speak pain in every lyric and release it with some henny
I express my emotions and struggles through my music and often drink Hennessy while doing so.

Niggas stay asking for favors but ain’t never give a penny
People frequently ask me for help or favors without ever offering anything in return.

I won’t stress over no bitch cause i got hoes and i got plenty
I don't worry about relationships because I have many options available to me.

She gon fuck wit me regardless cause i made it out the trenches
Women are attracted to me because I have achieved success despite growing up in difficult circumstances.

I show love and they show hate i know they mad i’m living wealthy
Even though I show kindness, some people still hate on me because of my success.

I swear my own niggas talk behind my back i know they envy
Even my closest friends gossip and envy my success.

Every time i speak my facts they always seem to get offended
People often take offense to my honest opinions and statements.

If it ain’t real love that i’m feeling then i swear that ion want it
I only want real, genuine love in my life and won't settle for anything less.

All that fake shit is a dub if you a snake then stay from round me
I don't tolerate fake people or those who are untrustworthy.

Couple shots i had to get low from the 5 they never found me
I had to hide from the police after taking a few shots and thankfully they never caught me.

They told me never go looking for love wait till it found me
I was advised not to actively search for love, but rather to let it come naturally.

Pop a 30 feeling worthy now my vision getting cloudy
I take drugs (likely Percocet) to feel good about myself but it impairs my vision.

Just a younging my own don’t think they ever got the message
I am still young and some people underestimate me despite my success.

Get one meal in for the day you ain’t gon never get no seconds
I struggled with poverty and hunger growing up and know that it is difficult to secure enough food to survive.

I’m gon reach up for the stars but i don’t wanna be a legend
I aspire to achieve great success but don't want to be known as a tragic, short-lived legend.

Legends always dying young this is the shit i always question
Many famous and accomplished people die young, and I am concerned about the impact of my own success on my life expectancy.

They say i’m the hottest in my city, yea
People frequently acknowledge that I am the most successful and popular artist from my hometown.

Don’t worry bout the time i got plenty, yea
I am confident in my abilities and know that I have all the time I need to achieve my goals.

They say i’m the hottest in my city, yea
People frequently acknowledge that I am the most successful and popular artist from my hometown.

They say i’m the hottest in my city, yea yea
People frequently acknowledge that I am the most successful and popular artist from my hometown.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Janasia Law

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