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Jay Park collaborates with Jahlil Beats for upcoming project | Commentary

The following is a commentary on the collaboration between Jay Park and Jahlil Beats, who is known for his past work with Meek Mill, Kid Ink, Busta Rhymes, Ace Hood and others. ‘Jahlil Beats’ ‘PROJECT EP’

 

HIPHOPPLAYA: How did this collaboration come about?

Jay Park: The collaboration started through the artist MINA KWON, who worked with and subsequently introduced me to Jahlil Beats.

HIPHOPPLAYA: I was under the impression that you received the beat about two years ago. Is there a reason you decided to release this now?

Jay Park: I’m not sure if you knew but I dropped an English mixtape back in 2012, and was planning on dropping a subsequent one shortly after. I was going to include this track on my second mixtape, but my plans changed with the creation of AOMG and other commitments. So I said, ‘Ah! Whatever’ [laughs] and decided to release the track.

HIPHOPPLAYA: Jahlil Beats is a very well known artist, which means you would have likely been successful selling this track on iTunes. Any reason why you decided to release this track for free?

Jay Park: Although I consider myself to be better known artist in Asia, that isn’t the case in America (with the exception of K-POP fans). That’s why I dropped it for free; to promote my name using mixtapes, free tracks, and videos. Similar to what American artists would do.

HIPHOPPLAYA: We would love to hear about your plans to collaborate with international artists.

Jay Park: I am currently working on a project EP which will hopefully feature a number of artists from overseas. I will leave it at that until everything is confirmed.

HIPHOPPLAYA: What is the plan for AOMG in 2015?

Jay Park: We are all planning to release something this year. Big things coming.

 

Author | HIPHOPPLAYA
Translation | HIPHOPKR

Jay Park – Lotto (Prod.by Jahlil Beats)

[verse 1]
No I ain’t a D-boy but I am a B-boy
never dealt drugs but I’m stackin G’s boy
no gat not strapped I ain’t never seen toys
but I’m always takin pics so U know I get that cheese boy
you know I’m ill with it
keep on rappin till I make a hunnit mill with it
and no I do not have a deal fucka deal with it
It’s me and Jahlil on the beats we gon kill kill it
Seattle 2 Seoul, So U know that I’m coasting
give yo girl the D but her legs wide open
always winning so I always feel like toasting
spit hot fire so you know my mic smoking
no shaft but i’m one bad muhfuckah
no disguise but I got yo girl under covers
AOM all day brotha’s from another mother
man u know I got them moves hotter than a Sydney summer

[Hook]
Yeah, let’s get it
U know I’m poppin’ bottles
yo girl a turkey on my dick gobble gobble
I’ll fuck her till her knees wobble wobble
celebrating everyday like I hit the lotto

[verse 2]
I’m a Seoul city ridah Sea-town lion
a king mothafucka man U see that crown shining
I’mma keep on hustlin till I own my own island
yall don’t know the hal of what is in my pan frying
so I don’t have time for the fuckery to my face they pretend fake wishing luck to me
behind the scenes pulling strings
u know they be wanting me dead and long gone but I’m styling on them comfortably
so I’m just smiling like a winner
while I’m leaving sweet u mothafucka’s is bitter
no I ain’t a gansta no I ain’t a thug
but a couple drinks I be gettin ratchets at the club
so every nights a party like there’s no tommorow
hit it up like there’s no work tommorow
faded in this bitch it’s gon hurt tommorow
yo chick thirsty murcielago

[Hook]

[Bridge]
we hella high in the air
hella high in the air
hella high in the air
so ain’t no motha fucka gonna be us down

[Hook]

Nochang (by Hiphopplaya)

Genius Nochang joins “Idol Audition” program and talks about Swings’ army enlistment

Hip-hop label Just Music‘s producer Genius Nochang (천재노창), who recently signed to be part of the upcoming Starship and MNET collaborative audition program ‘No Mercy‘, has been very active since the drop of his label compilation album [Ripple Effect (파급효과)].

In this interview, HIPHOPPLAYA interviews Nochang about the audition program ‘No Mercy’ as well as the enlistment of his fellow label artist (and CEO) Moon Swings.

HIPHOPPLAYA (HPP): What are you doing right now?
Nochang: I am laying in bed after showering.

HPP: You recently attended the Young King Young Boss concert as a guest. How did this come about?
Nochang: I’m trying to think back.. I received an invitation to perform as a guest during the time when I was working with Dok2 on the ‘Rain Shower Remix’ track. I happily accepted the offer as the concert was three minutes away from our office (laughs). It was an honor to perform with artists I’ve looked up to since my high school days.

HPP: How was the concert?
Nochang: I was able to experience the 1LLIONAIRE fever and loyalty. The stage presence by the three artists (Dok2, The Quiett, Beenzino) and the responsiveness of the audience was immense.

HPP: Were you sad about it?
Nochang: (laughs) I wasn’t sad, but it was an experience. It was a while since I have seen stage performances by other artists (outside of Just Music). Being part of the concert was motivating.

HPP: You and Giriboy recently became part of Starship x MNET audition program called ‘No Mercy’.
Nochang: It was an abrupt decision. I met up with the team from Starship to discuss about the program and it seemed like a fun opportunity. I mentioned in my previous HIPHOPPLAYA interview that ‘I realized the power of TV shows’, and I was mores inspired by Dok2 and The Quiett’s participation in Show Me The Money 3. I thought to myself, ‘why not go for it?’ and finally signed to be part of the show.

HPP: Is the program currently filming and in development? What is the show about?
Nochang: They haven’t filmed me yet, but it’s coming up since Giriboy has recently finished filming. Unfortunately I am unable to disclose any information about the show. (laughs)

HPP: Maybe you can tell us this. Is this show tailored towards our [hip-hop] scene?
Nochang: Hm.. hip-hop scene.. in some ways yes? But given how the show will focus on idols, it will be more popular in that aspect.

HPP: Swings temporarily left the label for army enlistment. How has that affected you [and the label]?
Nochang: There are no major changes. I mean, we don’t really express it, but we were quite sad when the boss left, especially the first two days.

HPP: So who is in charge of the label currently?
Nochang: Black Nut is currently the boss. That’s why I joined the YKYB concert – I am ready to jump ship.

HPP: Tell me about your current and future plans.
Nochang: I am currently working with CJAMM on his solo album, as well as a project with another member. Come to think of it, they are all going to be released.. In addition, we are working on the second compilation album, which may not be titled ‘Ripple Effect’. Once we complete these projects, I will work on my own music.

HPP: You sound bored.
Nochang: You’re right (laughs). I wan’t to work on my own music.

HPP: The new office looks nice.
Nochang: All thanks to our cool boss Swings. Back when he was here we used to cut steaks, and now.. he wants us to mail him with instant noodles..

HPP: Thank you for your time. We look forward to your future endeavours. 

 

Interview | HIPHOPPLAYA
Photo | Boobagraphy
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