J-Live started his career by releasing solid 12" such as "Longevity", "Braggin' Writes", and "Hush the Crowd", which earned him a spot in The Source's "Unsigned Hype" column.
Recorded mostly at J's own Triple Threat Studios in Philadelphia, The Hear After actually seems to have taken on a life of its own. Guest vocalist on the album, include up and coming artist, Kola Rock, Cvees, and the soulful sounds of Virgin recording artist, Dwele. The album features production by Floyd the Locsmif (Atl), Hezekiah, James Poysner (Philly), Probe DMS, Fire Dept., (NYC), Oddisee (DC), and J-Live himself. "The title is a play on words. People think of the here after as the after life or somewhere you go when you die. Like heaven or hell. Me personally, I see heaven as being at peace with yourself while you're alive. I see hell as the path you choose in life as opposed to a place you go after death. The album is called The Hear After because I'm at peace with myself musically, and I've been through hell to get that way. This is what you "hear after" all that has transpired so far. This is what I've been working to accomplish since the last album."
Like J's last two full length records, The Best Part and All of the Above, The Hear After covers a wide range of thoughts and emotions both musically and with its subject matter. "If you were to look at the whole thing, you would see a story line about an artist trying to maintain and expand his career and still be there for his family. That was the biggest struggle while making the record, and its no coincidence that it's a theme that becomes obvious listening to it. But there are songs about almost every aspect of my life from growing up in the city, to raising kids, touring heavy, building and teaching, politics, party and bullshit. I can't just spit about one thing for a whole record. That's not my style."
J-Live has been rhyming and mixing since the age of 12 but he has made much more of a name for himself as an MC than as a DJ. "I definitely focus on rhyming more. Growing up doing both it was easier on the pockets to be an MC. Records and equipment can get expensive. But I love spinning." One of the highlights of his entertaining live show is when he rhymes and beat juggles on the turntables simultaneously, performing his classic, "Braggin' Writes." J-Live is also known to produce beats.
J-Live has always used music to get his messages across. He explains, "I grew up listening to everything from BDP to NWA, to PE [[artist]Public Enemy], Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Nice and Smooth. Whether the music was pimped out, gangsta, militant or whatever, rappers had something important to say to kids like me. And I listened intently. As a 5%er, I can't imagine how much of an influence hip hop had on the way I see the world."
Case in point, J's favorite song on the album, "Audio Visual" is so descriptive it's a song "in 3-D". From the quirky, key accents to the thick-ass bottom running throughout the song, J-Live paints a colorful, picture of his life on and off the mic. "Brooklyn Public" is his ode to his days as an educator. Earlier in his career, J-Live taught middle school English/Language Arts in Brooklyn for a few years.
Making music for the walkmans as well as the Jeeps, J-Live made a mature, sonically sophisticated album. "I feel like I represent hip hop's middle class. Seems like everybody's either crying broke or screaming rich or both. I try to speak to the people in between. The everyday hard working fun loving hip hop heads."
Year Formed: 1995
Official Site: http://www.j-livemusic.com/
Step In The Arena
J-Live Lyrics
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Discuss
Exhale
Sleep
In the song "Step In The Arena" by J-Live, the lines "Healing in three steps, Discuss, Exhale, Sleep" seem to encapsulate a process of psychological and emotional healing in a concise and powerful manner. The notion of healing being broken down into three steps implies a structured approach to overcoming struggles and finding inner peace. The first step, "Discuss," suggests the importance of communication and sharing one's feelings and experiences with others. This act of discussing and opening up can provide a sense of relief and support, allowing individuals to confront their issues and work through them in a healthy way.
The second step, "Exhale," is a powerful and evocative image that conveys the idea of releasing pent-up tension, stress, and negativity. By exhaling, one can let go of burdens and emotional baggage, creating space for new energy and positivity to enter. It encourages a literal and metaphorical act of letting go and freeing oneself from the weight of past traumas or anxieties. This step signifies a crucial moment of catharsis and renewal, where individuals can find a sense of liberation and renewal.
Finally, the third step, "Sleep," introduces the concept of rest and self-care as essential components of the healing process. Sleep is often associated with rejuvenation and regeneration, allowing the mind and body to recover and recharge. In the context of healing, sleep can represent a period of introspection, processing, and integration of the emotions and experiences discussed and exhaled in the previous steps. It emphasizes the importance of self-care and taking the time to rest and nurture oneself in order to continue the healing journey.
Overall, these three steps presented in J-Live's lyrics offer a profound and insightful perspective on the process of healing and self-discovery. By breaking down this complex and often daunting endeavor into manageable steps, the artist suggests that healing is a journey that requires active engagement, self-expression, release, and self-care. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their struggles and emotions, and to actively participate in their own healing and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Healing in three steps
Recovery process requiring three specific actions or stages
Discuss
Engage in conversation or have a dialogue about something
Exhale
Release air from the lungs as a way to relax or relieve stress
Sleep
Enter a state of rest where the mind and body can rejuvenate
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jamie Fehribach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
洋冲災
インスタント : カードタイプのうち、相手のターンも含めいつでも唱えられる呪文のことを指す言葉
インプ : クリーチャータイプの名前
ギャザ : 『マジック : ザ・ギャザリング』の略称の1つ
マナ : 呪文を唱えるために使うエネルギーのこと。マナにまつわる様々なことはデッキ構築の際に頭の中を占める重要な要素の一つ
山から札 逆さま負ければ墓場 : ライブラリー(山札)に裏向きに積まれたカードは手札に加えられ表向きでプレイされ、戦場を離れるとき墓地(墓場)へ移る
首輪ぶち切るこのクリーチャー : 戦闘を行う生き物たちはクリーチャーと呼ばれる。首輪は《バジリスクの首輪》のことか（？）
撃ちまくったようなぶどう弾 : そのターン中に唱えられた他の呪文の数だけコピーし撃ちまくることのできる［ストーム］能力を備えた呪文。好きな対象へダメージを与えられる
俺ら混ざるようなカラー : MTGには5つの色が存在し、それぞれ世界観や戦略面での特徴がある。色を混ぜたデッキも多い
積み重なるトークン : 効果や能力などによって生成されるもの。継続的にトークンが生成され「積み重なる」展開はしばしば起こる
アリーナ : タイアップしているオンライン版ゲーム「MTGアリーナ」のこと。MTGにはカード名に「Arena」を含むカードも多い
新世界秩序 : 2011年に開発によって示された「初心者のために複雑さを低減させよう」という方針のこと。「歪だらけの」と批判している可能性も（？）
Tap : カードを倒すことでそれを使用することを「タップ」という
untap : タップされたカードが元の向きに戻され再使用できる状態になること
My life 10点ない山2つ射程圏内 : 《火炎波》は通常通り唱える他に「山を2つ生贄に捧げる」こともできる4点のダメージ呪文。同色である赤の代表的な呪文《稲妻》は《山》1つをタップして唱えられる3点のダメージ呪文であり、《山》2つをタップして《稲妻》2枚を唱え、その山を生贄に捧げて《火炎波》を唱えれば計10点。まさに射程圏内
イフリート : インプと同じくクリーチャータイプの1つ
テフェリー : MTG世界の主要人物の1人で、時間を操る術を持つ魔導士。学生時代は問題児だった
ぐるぐる : カードをタップ/アンタップさせる呪文。〈ぐるぐるデザイヤ〉〈ぐるぐるストーム〉といったデッキを生み出した。"twiddle"はこのカードの英語名
Wolf : クリーチャータイプの1つ
沼地のリバー・ボア : ［島渡り］能力を持つ《リバー・ボア》の同系カード《マイアー・ボア》を指した表現か。こちらは［沼渡り］を持つ
マナソース : マナを生み出す呪文のこと
マリガン : 最初に引いた手札が芳しくなかった時に行う引き直しのこと
貿易風ライダー : 相手の動きをくじき戦況を制御する強力なクリーチャー《貿易風ライダー》。既に場に出た相手のカードを手札へ戻す能力を持つ
Future Bee : 検索したところ徳島のカードショップがヒットした
フジヤ二階 ときわ台 : 板橋区常盤台に「フジヤ」というホビーショップがある
呑める屋 : 大手のMTG取り扱い店「晴れる屋」の系列に酒類を含めた飲食も提供する「飲める屋」があるが、漢字表記が異なるため単に居酒屋を指しているのかも
ドラフト : 参加者全員その場で開封したパックから目ぼしい1枚をピックして他のプレイヤーに渡すことを繰り返し、そうした手に入ったカードでデッキを組んで対戦する遊び方
回る森 足daマナ : プレイに必要不可欠な足とも呼べるエネルギー源であるマナを生み出せる《森》が満足に場に展開できている様子を指すか。ダブルミーニングとしてかけられているのは人気ドラマとその子役
warrior ：クリーチャータイプの1つ
ノートリアス : 《悪名高き群れ》というカードの英語名に「Notorious」が含まれるがあまり関係のない気もする
SHOCK : よく知られるダメージ呪文に《ショック》というものがある
h.açaí frolic king rester kireikirei piro
他のTCGじゃ二番煎じって感じでカッコが付きにくいけどMTGなんて1番ストリートアーティストと関係性が深いと思う。
"貴方の周りのHIPHOPヘッズ"っていう小さな括りの中で認知バイアス的に親和性が矮小であるかもしれんけど、
プレイヤー側には意外といますよ。
ダブルミーニングだけど主に表現者としてのプレイヤー。
🎴❤️🔥
ぬううい
JJJはboombap、trap、drillなにやってもカッコいいし、とんでもないビートも創るから控えめに言って天才。
Banjo Kazooie
I love this song, it has a great feeling of a great challenge you're about to face, or as simply put "stepping into the arena"
HARUMAKI
公開されてからずっと思ってるんだけど
PUNPEEとJJJのdrillが新鮮すぎて
毎回聞く度にあぁもうヤバいわってなる
バナナ社長
こーゆー攻撃力全振りのPUNPEE待ってました👺
rioi
最高だよなぁ
STREET FIGHTER 888
@tohji. fan
🤗🤗🤗
tohji. fan
最高よな
T S
二人とも、早いテンポで畳み掛ける押韻がマジで最高🔥🔥💯
tohji. fan
気持ちいい！
Beautiful life
punpeeの声ってクセになるよねぇ
最高‼︎