Jared Evan - Traffic Light

Producer: !llmind

Label: Unsigned

Most recording artists, when they reach the crossroads between hip-hop, pop and rock ‘n’ roll, are forced to commit to a single road. Jared Evan, however, went for option D: “All of the above.” Though the Interscope/Zone 4 signee’s succeeded in carving out a unique artistic niche, his decision has earned him his share of struggle and pain. On new EP single Traffic Light, the freestyle series alum fills us in on the complexities of being a Renaissance man in a game that likes its artists safe, focus-grouped and easily-categorizable. With East Coast beatsmith extraordinaire !llmind‘s ringing piano chords, dusty breakbeat and submerged vocal samples as his canvas, Evan details the formative experiences that made him the musician he is today (“When I was a kid, my daddy played guitar / He showed me Led Zep, the Beatles and The Doors.”), and vents his frustration with industry pigeonholing, pleading, “Leave me alone and let me sing what I want.” Jared Evan’s The Fourth Chapter EP is set to drop in the first quarter of this year. In the meantime, why not check out one (or both) of his Booth-sponsored 2011 projects, unCOVERED and Back and Fourth?

This song first appeared on the R&B / Pop Chart on January 9, 2012

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11684	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Jared is too talented for any label or exec to force him into a box musically. Great moody work done by !llmind behind the boards. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

xelroyboy23 DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 16	Rating: xelroyboy23's Top Rated Songs he bout to blow
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8042	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs I like the board-work by Illmind. This is what I call good music. Nice voice by Jared Evan and I like the lyrics too. This is a BANGER! Definitely a great listen. Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

Max Pete DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1645	Rating: Max Pete's Top Rated Songs Pretty smooth track courtesy of !llmind behind the boards and Jared lacing the beat with nice vocals.
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

GrandWazoo DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 9	Rating: GrandWazoo's Top Rated Songs It ain't over til its over....great song, great message, leave him alone and let him just sing.
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

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	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

albyLB23 Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1805	Rating: albyLB23's Top Rated Songs Jared does it time after time..
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

Leon D Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1069	Rating: Leon D's Top Rated Songs Always a fan and still a fan...
	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

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	Posted on Jan 04, 2012

DJ Red DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 86	Rating: DJ Red's Top Rated Songs Nice quality track right here!
	Posted on Jan 05, 2012

TheHipHop_Aficionado DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 121	Rating: TheHipHop_Aficionado's Top Rated Songs This guy could have strong mainstream success if he were broken in right. Maybe a collaboration with a traditional, established MC on a radio hit. I think maybe one hit record (or guest feature) with continued exposure, and this guy could make a lot of money for everyone involved.
	Posted on Jan 05, 2012

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	Posted on Jan 06, 2012

The_Vuitton_Don DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 394	Rating: The_Vuitton_Don's Top Rated Songs Agree with everyone....real banger! Mr. Aficiondo, what you think of a Kanye/Even collab, or Lupe/Even??!!
	Posted on Jan 08, 2012

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	Posted on Jan 09, 2012

PrIc3Le$$ Tastemaker Total Ratings: 1306	Rating: PrIc3Le$$'s Top Rated Songs Always have been, always will be a fan.
	Posted on Jan 10, 2012

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Vuitton Don, I just think he needs someone (or an established hip hop producer) to enhance his credibility with the hip hip mainstream audience, since he would be a new unproven artist to them.

For example, when I hear this song it reminds me of One Republic and their 'Apologize' hit, or Matthew Santos who featured on Lupe's 'Superstar' song.

After that (establishing some market recognition), it would be on him to create hit songs by himself to stand on his own with his individual work and albums.

Like what Bruno Mars did after 'Nothin' on You' with B.O.B, and hopefully have better longevity than One Republic or Santos have shown so far.

Posted on Jan 10, 2012

The_Vuitton_Don DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 394	Rating: The_Vuitton_Don's Top Rated Songs Mr. Aficionado, I like your thinking and agree completely. I hope this guy doesn't just fade away like so much of that excellent talent out there.
	Posted on Jan 13, 2012