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J.Y. - The Sun's Not Enough
Artist: J.Y.
Producer: The Klasix
Album: The Slave Shift: Waking Down
Label: Unsigned
After a brief respite from the dark mood of inaugural mixtape leak Little Maria in the form of determined follow-up We All Good, up-and-coming emcee J.Y. is back to his old tricks; The Sun’s Not Enough, the third and final leak off the project (and a Booth-exclusive world premiere!), finds the Jersey native facing up to his own mortality, and the many regrets he’s accumulated during his years on this earth. Told you it was dark. Here, The Klasix’ bittersweet string samples set the stage for the artist’s brutally introspective bars; after looking back on all the things he wished he’d done differently in life, from finishing school to avoiding alcohol’s destructive influence, sending his prayers to those he’ll leave behind, and asking forgiveness for his sins, the emcee states his modest hope for the future: “And I pray, ‘fore the Lord put me down for the sleep, that I can drop this album, not worry ‘bout the leak.” Painful but ultimately cathartic, this is just one of many insightful joint on J.Y.‘s Booth-sponsored The Slave Shift: Waking Down street album, due out tomorrow.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11866 |
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Some rappers attempt to create inspirational, motivational, and gripping records, but no matter how hard they try the music comes across as phony. If there is no conviction in your vocals and no emotion in your delivery, no matter the sonic landscape it just won't work. Luckily, J.Y. doesn't have that problem. Where he lacks (slightly) in tone and effect, he makes up for in execution.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1624 |
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Really like what I've heard from JY on the booth the last couple of weeks. His lyrics give a good listen and he keeps it 100 without trying too hard. Big fan.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
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I'm really feeling the production from The Klasix on this one. One listen down and I'm ready to click the Play button once again. Nice Job!
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 399 |
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Definitely in rotation.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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Huge props first and foremost to The Klasix. That's not a beat, that's a movie soundtrack. Damn.
And thankfully JY comes through in every way possible and matches the production note for note with his lyricism. Huge fan of this project - dopeness.
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| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
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ehhhhh
nothing really special in my opinion |
| Posted on Jan 18, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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The production on here is somber and a little repetitive. As for J.Y's delivery, its a little on the timid side, I feel it lacks energy.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1805 |
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J.Y. recent work has really been great. Im a big fan. He has some strong talent.
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| Posted on Jan 19, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 72 |
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Always dope to hear more than just flashy rap! This is good stuff!
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| Posted on Jan 20, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 6 |
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This song is dope. This is my 1st time hearing J.Y. I wanna check the whole mixtape after hearing this one. Good Work!
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| Posted on Jan 21, 2011 |
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