Way before his impressive hit, Jason had been enjoying a long and illustrious relationship with music - not just making it, but being passionate about his love for it too. "I’ve always been into various types of music” he explains “Not just dance music but everything from 70’s tunes to 80’s pop, tons of classic rock..... and everything in between.” “Dance is only a small portion of the music that I really enjoy and listen to…my musical taste encompasses a very wide spectrum.”
Jason picked up on dance music in the early 80’s when he heard mixed tapes circulating around his native New York. While going to college (originally a graphic design major), Jason eventually changed his major to Telecommunication and embarked in the exciting field of television and radio as well as landing a slot on a major market radio station. There, Jason played a diverse mix of underground New York house and more mainstream dance on the radio as well as in the clubs. After graduating and moving back to New York though, Jason initially traveled on the underground, making cut & paste tracks for a wealth of dance labels. Over time, Jason’s musical passion and “knocking down the doors” business tactics gave him the edge that he needed to gradually move to the next level. “I just love the process of making music and then selling it” explains Jason. “So I continually worked and sold, worked and sold." “I love working on multiple projects, so I never stayed with one song or one label- I was always was on to the next musical endeavor.”
Though remixes initially never really paid much financially, Jason enjoyed doing them and maintained a habit of taking tracks that he liked and working them into something different, then presenting them to different labels as new products. A slightly backwards procedure to some, but one that firmly underlines his commitment to music. As his commercial success continued, he began to receive commissions to remix the likes of Lil Kim, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliot and Madonna, but in 1998 his unorthodox approach to mixing other people’s tunes finally paid off when his own creation of ‘It’s Like That” combining hip hop legends- RUN-DMC’s elements of “Its Like That” with his own signature sound was released.
The massive tune that started off on 50 white label copies went on to sell close to a staggering 5 MILLION copies, hitting number ONE in over 30 countries and making Jason ‘technically’ the biggest dance pop star America has ever had. Everyone from Ricky Martin and Robbie Williams to Prince, Britney and even Courtney Love were soon receiving his "Midas touch". ““Its Like That” blew my mind as well as many other people’s” says Jason “I started in the underground and moved extremely fast into the mainstream- and that type of stardom can shake anybody up pretty good. It’s not as easy as it looks to travel all over the world, be on MTV and do interviews. It was one of the most unbelievable times in my life and it was tons of fun but it also puts a huge amount of pressure on you.”
”Since then, I’m doing a lot of rock/ dance and rock/hip hop fusions such as the remix I did of ‘Rock Star’ by N.E.R.D ,my mix of Elvis’ "Rubberneckin", the massive remix of “Work It” by Nelly featuring Justin Timberlake. I just did a new track for my new album called “Git Money” which features the Rockafella duo- The Young Gunz and legendary rocker Billy Squier.” Jason says. Since working on the fusion rock sound for about 2 ½ years now and it is doing really well for me.” Because of incorporating rock elements into dance and hip hop- Im getting calls for artists like Duran Duran, Anastacia and Kelly Clarkson who want me to use my unique mixture of different styles into their songs.” I worked with Duran Duran on Sunrise their new album on Sony and it seems very promising- I did 2 other songs of theirs and they were kind enough to work with me on “Alive”, a track for my album.”
Jason Nevins is the leader in ROCK DANCE and is on a mission to devastate dancefloors and the influx the airwaves. Despite spending over a decade in the business and scoring one of the dance world’s biggest hits, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Just make sure you keep your ears peeled for the latest installment - coming soon to a sound system near you.
Rock Star
Jason Nevins Lyrics
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It's almost over now
It's almost over now
Yeah
Fuckin' posers
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
Yeah
You think the way you live is okay
You think posin'
Will save the day
You think we don't see
That you're running
Better call your boys
'Cause I'm coming
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
I guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
When you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
Something's on your chest
Better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since
It's almost over now
Almost over now
You have to plenty of time
There was no rush
But it was your dream to be like us
You're in dreamland so you don't care
And as you wait
I'm standing there
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
I guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
When you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
Something's on your chest
Better get it off
There'll be no one left when we set it off
We ain't gonna take it no more
Since
It's almost over now
Almost over now
You don't succeed cause you hesitate
You think we're fly
But we levitate
Just be yourself
Don't ask us why
'Cause if you don't we'll make you fly
You can't be me
I'm a Rock Star
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
I guess
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
It's too damn late to apologize
When you see the mantle or will you see the skies
It's almost over now
It's almost over now
You think that you don't have to ever quit
You think that you can get away with it
You think the light won't be ever lit
It's almost over now
Almost over now
The lyrics of Jason Nevins's song, Rock Star, are a reflection of the inherent conflict that exists between posers and true rock stars. The song highlights that posers think the way they live their lives is acceptable, and they believe that by posing, they can save the day. However, the true rock stars can see through this façade and understand that the posers are running away from their true selves. The singer warns the posers to call their boys as he is coming, and he cannot be stopped.
The song goes on to talk about how the posers cannot be the rock star as he is the one standing on the top of a cop car, rhyming away. He is a rebel, and his .44 pops far. He warns the posers that it is almost over now, and they better get off their chests whatever is bothering them. The singer, along with other rock stars, refuses to take it anymore and warns the posers that they will set it off.
The lyrics of Rock Star are a reflection of the conflict between posers and true rock stars, and it highlights the superiority of the latter over the former. It is a warning to the posers, who think they can get away with posing while trying to imitate the true rock stars. The song tells them that it is almost over for them now, and they cannot escape the rock stars' wrath.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuckin' posers
Addressing those who pretend to be something they're not
It's almost over now
Their façade will soon crumble and they will be exposed
You think the way you live is okay
Calling out their misguided morality
You think posin'
Referencing their facade
Will save the day
Believing their pretending will work out in the end
You think we don't see
Implying that their pretending isn't fooling anyone
That you're running
Suggesting that they're avoiding something
Better call your boys
Warning them to gather their friends because trouble is coming
'Cause I'm coming
Referring to themselves as the impending trouble
You can't be me
Asserting their unique identity
I'm a Rock Star
Emphasizing their status and success
I'm rhyming on the top of a cop car
Boasting about their audacity
I'm a rebel and my .44 pops far
They are fearless in their rebellion and go to extremes
I guess
Indicating disdain for the other party's lack of knowledge or awareness
You ain't heard that we swallow guys
A threat, meaning they will take them down or swallow them up
It's too damn late to apologize
There is no going back or making amends
When you see the mantle or will you see the skies
After their fall, they will either see the mantle (the Symbol or office, oregors of a leader) or meet their demise
You think that you don't have to ever quit
They believe that they will succeed without putting in the work
You think that you can get away with it
Believing they can escape consequences
You think the light won't be ever lit
They believe the truth will never come to light
Something's on your chest
Something is weighing on their mind or conscience
Better get it off
Suggesting that they should address whatever is troubling them
There'll be no one left when we set it off
When they act, nobody will be left standing
We ain't gonna take it no more
They have had enough and will take action
You have to plenty of time
Implying that they had the chance to be authentic and successful
There was no rush
Rather, they had ample time to prepare and succeed
But it was your dream to be like us
Believing that the other party envies or seeks to emulate them
You're in dreamland so you don't care
They are so deluded that they don't realize the consequence of their actions
And as you wait
Suggesting that the other party is waiting for something to happen
I'm standing there
Emphasizing their readiness or preparedness to take action
You don't succeed cause you hesitate
Stating that their lack of action prevents success
You think we're fly
Believing that the other party is impressive or admirable
But we levitate
Claiming to be on an entirely different, higher level
Just be yourself
Encouraging authenticity
Don't ask us why
Telling them not to seek validation or explanation from others
'Cause if you don't we'll make you fly
Warning them that they will be punished for pretending or not being themselves
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@torrencerusk6571
In 2003 i was on lime wire looking for the original song. The jason nevins remix popped up, and i thought why not. Been listening to this for almost 17 years.
@clayturner4077
I remember shortly after that on limewire, the remix was used in the trailer for Shanghai Knights and I lost my mind. Good times.
@kvdrr
You're using Soulseek these days, I hope.
@purushothammj4812
I get what you’re saying. Been listening to it even now. 2022.
@kelnyyyce7787
Same here!! Wish they had playlist of top DLs from lime wire from 03’ to 09’
@thebasedbeanbomb1652
Going nearly the speed of light down traffic with this playing in Burnout is a different vibe
@danielinacar
Fr (me rn)
@MonsterHunterAmateur
It's almost over now.. IT'S ALMOST OVER NOW JUMP
@paulbradley1983
This really makes me want to get into trouble on an epic level.
@jm_r245
This makes me want to go 360 mph in a sports car