As a Los Angeles-based rapper, producer, singer and songwriter, Mr. J. Mede… Read Full Bio ↴As a Los Angeles-based rapper, producer, singer and songwriter, Mr. J. Medeiros has carved his own path in hip-hop. Known for his unique poetic rhyme style, cinematic story-telling, and strong social commentary, Mr. J’s sound is genuine, timeless, and profound.

Medeiros got his start in 1998 when he formed the Hip-Hop group, The Procussions, in his hometown of Colorado Springs, CO. Following the buzz of their first single, Medeiros spearheaded their relocation to Los Angeles. The band would go on to enjoy four successful years in rap’s underground scene, touring the world and garnering critical acclaim for both their recorded and live performances. Some of their more notable achievements include touring with hip-hop icons A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots, and collaborating with Talib Kweli on their single "Miss January". The trio had two independent releases, As Iron Sharpens Iron and their EP Up All Night. Their sophomore album, 5 Sparrows for 2 Cents, was the first release on Rawkus Records’s revamped label. The group disbanded in 2007 on good terms.

Later that year, Mr. J. Medeiros dropped his debut album, Of Gods and Girls, on Rawkus Records. Challenging himself to grow as a musician, Medeiros used this time to take on the roles of both producer and rapper. These two facets came together brilliantly on the ground-breaking single "Constance", where Mr. J. took aim at the ills of human trafficking and internet pornography. To help raise awareness on this issue Medeiros formed the iamconstance.com campaign, which partnered with international non-profit organizations to fight human trafficking and sexual abuse. Being the first song of its kind, “Constance” gathered enough attention to land itself on the CBS Evening News in an expo on sex trafficking. Though the music video was considered by MTV to be "too controversial to air", Medeiros found commercial support via VH1 and a guest appearance on TLC’s T.V. show "Miami Ink". “Of gods and girls” is considered by many Hip Hop enthusiasts to be a classic album and provided a strong foot forward for Mr. J.’s emerging career.

In 2009, after a two-year standstill with record labels, Mr. J. Medeiros decided to take his career into his own hands. He formed DeMedeiros LLC in the spring of that year and released an EP titled The Art of Broken Glass soon after. Produced by YouTube phenom Boonie Mayfield and distributed exclusively through Mr. J.’s website, the EP found critical acclaim, praising Mr. J.’s heightened lyrical ability, along with Boonie's “Golden Era” production style.

In the summer of that year and building on the word-of-mouth success the EP achieved, Medeiros released his highly anticipated sophomore album, Friends Enemies Apples Apples. Medeiros partnered with former bandmate, Stro Elliot, on the production while he focused mainly on perfecting his skill as a songwriter. Being crowned a “Rapper’s Rapper” this album served as proof that Mr. J. Medeiros is a career artist and not a one-album wonder. “Friends Enemies Apples Apples”, was widely celebrated and landed stellar reviews in major music publications, which is a testament to the strength of Mr. J.’s music.

With the ever changing music industry, and the race to find new ways to promote independent music, Mr. J. Medeiros took a creative approach to releasing his third full-length album Saudade. In the summer of 2011 he worked exclusively with “indiegogo”, a crowd-funding resource site, and handed the role of executive producer to his fans. In three months Mr. J. fans gave triple the asking amount, an event large enough to be referenced in a “Business Insider” article on crowd sourcing. MTV also got involved with the release as the music video for the lead single, “Neon Signs” won the MTVu.com Freshman Video challenge, putting the video into regular rotation on MTVu, yet another testament to the strength of Medeiros’s fans base. From an artistic perspective, “Saudade” reveals a wealth of musical and personal experience. Written by himself and introducing his production team The Stare (consisting of Mr. J. Medeiros, Stro Elliot, and Luke Atencio) “Saudade” received high honors from numerous publications sighting the albums diverse yet cohesive nature and frequently describing the result as “beautiful” and “original”.

Mr. J. Medeiros is considered one of hip-hop’s most innovative and insightful artists. He has spent his career building a name that is synonymous with quality and consistency. His most recent EP, Pale Blue Dot, exposed his artistic prowess, as he took brave steps into a new sound.

Moment
Mr. J. Medeiros Lyrics

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I'm uninspired lost I'm in search of fire
I'm under the wire the frost and it hurts to smile
I'm asunder the wonderment of earth has tired
I'm a number just another one of her admires
She brushed off cut off and cursed to spiral
So I shut off reversed and worked the file
Till I hit dirt and dug for my worth for miles
I ripped my shirt at the sound of the surf defiled

Would it wash me I fought through these thoughts that mosh me
It cost me my horse but not before he lost me discouraged
School me how the bully is purged
Then fools me as the ruler of worlds
Through the wool of the Word I find myself being fully submerged
Keeping cool though the duel in me surge in the pool of the pen
Knowing the sword is the tool of most men
Going to war with a fool at both ends

I'm just an ant when the thumb in the stars appears
Who loves to rant with a drum in the hall of ears
Summon all my fears with a tongue on my tears
Sing a song you would swear wasn't sung in my years
Saw the sun from a hunters gun its all clear
I'm just another one hungry for a running deer
Love me here love me now or not never
c feather without a flock the clock put me together
Like high noon waving my hands and I'm strewn
Till I'm soon braving dry land and typhoons
What's a cog to give is it cognitive
Is it a dog that lives out of reach from a leash
Or a mob of kids with a sword in eye
Waging war on a beach to be the lord of flies
I'm on the border line where Shearwaters fly
Needing peace in a belief on a shore of lies

I was born angry sworn to endure as a baby
Despite the attempts to deform me
This morning I crawled from my safety
Bored with its warning it'd break me to break free
cnd all that is wrong with this world would invade me
Normalcy ate me plagued me and scorned me and shamed me
I bore how it made me a pawn to be played by a king
Who had staged the whole thing for his praising
Made me afraid like a brick in a wall stalling a break in
I'm sick if it all you swore He forgave me than tricked me to fall
I wore what you gave me and lived for it all but I listen no more
For that gift to us all is that rift in our thought that persists to be called
From the dark to what lives when we sieve through the force of the light
For the weight and bliss of it all

Made me afraid like a brick in a wall stalling a break in
I'm sick if it all you swore He forgave me than tricked me to fall
I wore what you gave me and lived for it all but I listen no more
For that gift to us all is that rift in our thought that persists to be called
From the dark to what lives when we sieve through the force of the light
For the weight of a cause for this life

Found a cause for this life
In the flaw in the awe in the pause in-between the breaths
That are seen in the fall
When the spring is yet to be seen through the walls of the winter
It calls you to enter
Hope is the heat that calls you to enter

Till all we remember is lost
cnd we walk through the door a beginner

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Mr. J. Medeiros's song "Moment" express a deep sense of struggle, introspection, and perseverance. Throughout the verses, the singer conveys feelings of being uninspired and lost, in search of something to ignite their passion and drive. The imagery of being under pressure, feeling frosty and hurt, and struggling to maintain a facade of happiness is poignant. It reflects a sense of being overwhelmed and underappreciated, just another admirer brushed off and cut off by the world's indifference.

As the verses progress, there is a shift towards introspection and self-discovery. The singer delves into themes of self-worth, resilience, and facing inner demons. The line "keeping cool though the duel in me surge in the pool of the pen" suggests a battle within oneself, and the realization that words (the pen) can be both a comfort and a weapon in this internal struggle. There is a sense of grappling with one's own identity and confronting the inner conflicts that shape who we are.

The imagery of being just an ant beneath the vastness of the universe, yet still striving to make oneself heard through music and expression, highlights the singer's yearning for significance and connection. There's a juxtaposition between vulnerability and strength, as the singer confronts their fears and insecurities while also asserting their presence and longing for love and understanding.

The final verses touch upon themes of rebirth and transformation. There is a sense of breaking free from societal norms and expectations, and embracing one's true self despite the challenges and doubts that may arise. The journey towards self-acceptance and finding purpose in life is portrayed as a continuous process, marked by moments of uncertainty and clarity. Ultimately, the lyrics seem to speak to the enduring human search for meaning, connection, and a sense of belonging in a world that can be both harsh and wondrous.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JASON CHRISTOPHER MEDEIROS, TIM H STEWART, JASON MEDEIROS, TIM STEWART

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