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Several people have lost homes within recent months and may be looking for solace. Of the few million people that have lost jobs, some could be sick at home or in a hospital with no visitors and no friends to cheer them up. Despair could be setting in for some with nothing to cherish but memories. One very remarkable way of coping, is the thought of using music to place the mind at ease or to use as a crutch. Will music replace a good friend? This is highly doubtful but it could be an excellent substitute in an hour of need.

Music is a powerful tool that can be used as a coping mechanism for the common good. It can bridge generational gaps, cross party-lines, cross gender lines and motivate people to act or accomplish goals. Famous athletes as well as Presidents have acknowledged that they have successfully used music, specifically hip hop music as one of their motivational or relaxation tools.

It is an undeniable fact that music can calm nerves, ease depression, uplift spirits and provide relaxation so it may be well worth the 99-cents that iTunes charges for a download. It is indeed a small price to pay for something that is so powerful and can provide entertainment 24-hours a day all year repeatedly on iPods, mp3 players, iPhones, a Blackberry or some other chosen listening device.

Music also allows for exploration, knowledge expansion as well as the opportunity to learn new, interesting facts about other people’s lives and experiences. One such person is an emerging artist that is quickly blazing onto the hip hop music scene with a unique metaphor-laden style of rap.

Music critics say: he is “well on his way to becoming one of hip hop’s most prolific artists” and Adam Bernard said: “I was instantly drawn to his song ‘Pull Up.’ Dope music and even doper story”. This artist is now producing the Vanguard Series – an eclectic mix of singles that has similar characteristics to music from Earl Klugh or Nas – a cross-blend of Caribbean as well as electronic sounds but with heavy drums and strings.

Who is this rapper? Jair Dynast, his space – a rap music community social network has been launched. Feel free to join, learn about this artist, interact with others that share in his passion, watch music videos and be a part of his inspiring musical journey with The Vanguard monthly Series.

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Artist of the Week – Jair Dynast

When I first received my copy of Jair Dynast’s latest single I had no idea who he was but was instantly drawn to his song “Pull Up.” A few MySpace emails later and he was calling in to one of my radio shows to talk about the record, the serious physical ailment that kept him from pursuing another one of his goals, and what it’s been like living in a myriad of different places (Toronto, Barbados, Connecticut, Texas). With dope music, and an even doper story, Jair Dynast has earned the right to be this week’s Artist Of The Week.

Adam Bernard: Tell everyone a little bit about yourself, where you’re from and how you got into the music industry.
Jair Dynast: I’m originally from Toronto. I was born in Barbados and my family moved up to Toronto when I was seven or eight years old. I don’t know what they thinking. I got into Hip-Hop music even earlier, backing Barbados I saw Run-DMC performing at the Grammys one time and I just got into it right from that. From there I was doing the whole basketball thing and what not and I found out I got a heart ailment and I couldn’t do that anymore. That was a major setback, but really life changing and humbling. So I switched it up and I found out one of my boys was doing Hip-Hop and I felt like hey you’re doing it, let me see what I can do. I started writing and he was liking what I was doing. The next progression was that I was really into making beats so I started doing that and then boom, now here I am about to introduce myself to the world with a solo debut album.

Adam Bernard: With that heart ailment, does it affect breath control or anything like that in terms of performance?
Jair Dynast: You know what it probably would but I’m trying to stay in shape. I’ve been sitting on my ass for along time not really doing anything athletically but I started back working out and stuff like that because I figured it probably would affect that when I get up on stage and start running around. I’ve got some pretty animated tracks that I have to deliver hard for the crowd. I did a show at CMJ in front of a pretty sizable crowd real animated and stuff and I felt good, so I think that the exercise is definitely keeping me up with it.

Adam Bernard: Your lead single is “Pull Up,” tell everyone a little bit about it.
Jair Dynast: “Pull Up,” with that track I really wanted to introduce myself to the people who are into lyrics but also at the same time show that it’s still possible to have a record that has a lot of lyrics on it with something to say and still be movable for a crowd, like you can perform it and people will be feeling it. It’s something for people to call and response to, and being that I went to school down in Texas I’ve always been into the southern style of the music ever since I was there so I kinda tried to incorporate that into it, as well, just as part of what I like as an artist and as a fan of the music. I also had to put a little bit of my culture in there, as well, because being from the West Indies the reggae DJs, whenever they drop a record and it’s a hot record they always yell pull up and bring it back so I had to throw that in there.

Adam Bernard: When is the album coming out?
Jair Dynast: The album, which is titled V.I.A.L.E.N.C.E. – Vicious Ignorance Amounts to Little Except Negative Consequences n’ Expression, is dropping September 26th.

Adam Bernard: Finally, you’ve lived in so many different areas, how do you feel this has affected your music?
Jair Dynast: My album is like a smorgasbord of Hip-Hop because I’ve got everything on there from Caribbean influenced records, to southern influenced records, regular east coast boom bap, I’ve got it all. It’s a record with a lot of flavor and it’s really due to the fact that I’ve had the opportunity to live in so many different places and experience so many different cultures. I just had to incorporate all that into my music and just reach out to all the people who come from all those different areas. There’s something on the album for everybody because it touches on such a wide range of styles of Hip-Hop. I also produce R&B so some of my music has a smoothed out R&B vibe to it sometimes. I feel it’s a really well rounded record.

Source: http://adambernard.blogspot.com/2006/09/artist-of-week-jair-dynast.html

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After receiving an advanced copy of Jair Dynast’s debut album V.I.A.L.E.N.C.E., we were thoroughly impressed. We had never heard of this talented, now New York based lyricist, but his intriguing story telling ability, varied flows and production caught our attention instantly. On the phone from Brooklyn, we chopped it up with Jair to see what makes this mc/producer tick.

SkaterRap: You seem to have a way of introducing things. I have an advanced copy of your album and “the Intro” is banging so would you introduce yourself to the SkaterRap community?

Jair Dynast: Peace SkaterRap heads! I go by the name Jair Dynast “One Whom God Enlightened the Ruler of a Dynasty” from my heart to my mind to your ear to your heart to your mind.

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SkaterRap: Your label seems to have ultimate confidence in you as a producer and artist. Having listened to your music myself, I can see why but what was the reason for not getting any outside assistance on your album?

Jair Dynast: There are a few reasons. For one, I feel with the topics I touch on and my opinions of society it’s better to go forward on my own and express these ideas. I am prepared to face the music so to speak whereas working with others you are collaborating and their opinions and ideas about things can affect the end result because in working with others you have got to compromise. Also, it has been a trend in the game lately for new artists to run out and try and affiliate themselves with someone who is “hot” or has a certain track record in order for them to be taken seriously by the industry. Personally, I’m not with that I’d rather earn my respect based on my own merits. I refuse to piggyback off of a next niggaz’ rep. He worked hard to build that up for himself. Why can’t I work my ass off and build up my own rep? Why should I be afraid to showcase my talents for what they are? I know I’ll have a few critics be quick to write me off because I ain’t shaking certain hands but in life you can’t expect to please everybody.

SkaterRap: If I wasn’t told that you’re the only producer, I would not have known. What do you attribute the versatility of your production to?

Jair Dynast: It’s partly because I’ve lived in so many different regions and experiencing the different cultures coupled partly with my love for all different sub-genres of Hip Hop, other forms of music and also me having a Caribbean heritage.

SkaterRap: Take us through your production process – how do you do your thing in the studio?

Jair Dynast: Really depends on the day and my mood. Usually I’ll start off with the drums, play a melody around it, sometimes I’ll bring in a guitar player to play back that same melody, bring in a violinist to play it, then break it down and make it into a sample and mix it up. It’s all about the vibes.

SkaterRap: How do you think having lived in so many places and cities influenced how you write?

Jair Dynast: It’s given me a larger visual of the country. There are certain commonalities when it comes to low income living. However, there are also some specific differences that give each place its identity. In writing about my experiences, I draw on all of this to give an accurate picture to the listener.

SkaterRap: You seem to be very visual with your lyrics and yet you use so many metaphors. Is this something you do consciously – how does this come about?

Jair Dynast: I think it could stem from the fact that I have a photographic memory so when I recall things I recall them in pictures. As for the metaphor thing I am just a big fan of word play so it has to be like that when I do my music.

SkaterRap: I read a review in another publication that said: “you are well on your way to becoming one of hip hop’s most prolific artists”. How does a comment like that make you feel?

Jair Dynast: Of course, it makes me feel blessed but it also lets me know that I have to work hard on my new material to make sure that I live up to these expectations.

SkaterRap: How did you go about developing the topic matter for your album? Did you find that to be difficult?

Jair Dynast: Not really, it’s so easy – it’s my life. It’s a combination of all my experiences, all my ups and downs, some of my friends’ experiences. That’s what wrote my album and formulated my ideas about society. Promoting the music is a lot harder than making it.

SkaterRap: I really love the track “My People” – it’s one of my favorites. I checked out your website and I was surprised to see that your Mom was really Miss Barbados. Tell our readers a bit more about this track?

Jair Dynast: Yes, “My People” is a personal track where I trace my bloodline from Africa back to the West Indies to now. I gave an accurate account of the events as they were told to me. The blacks in Barbados were stolen from the West Coast of Africa and enslaved, my great grandfather had an affair with my great grandmother who was an Irish lady and I won’t give up the rest so as not to ruin the song for “My People” (laughs).

SkaterRap: How is the work on your album going and what can fans expect the album to be like?

Jair Dynast: It’s going really well, we are just about finished we are just adding a few extra bells and whistles plus the label is in negotiations with a larger distributor to get the music out to more heads than initially planned due to the buzz my buzz single “Vicious” has generated. Fans can expect raw uncut Jair Dynast. Jair Dynast’s life experiences – since life is all about learning and knowledge rains supreme, fans can expect me to impart upon them the knowledge I’ve acquired about this struggle we call life. I touch on everything from the pursuit of that significant lady in your life to being betrayed to touching on voting, politics, street life and the pitfalls that await. Just everything you know?

SkaterRap: I was checking out your MySpace and you’ve got a crazy buzz on there and I heard that the album release date has been changed. When can we expect to be able to pick it up?

Jair Dynast: Yeah, it’s going to be early 2007. Yeah like I mentioned the label is in negotiations with a larger distributor right now so that it’s available in the widest possible market.

SkaterRap: It’s been a pleasure talking to you, Jair good luck with everything. Come back and holla at us and let us know how things are going.

Jair Dynast: No doubt, thanks for having me. Bless up!

Source: http://www.skaterrap.com/interviews.php

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MVRemix: Jair Dynast is an interesting name, any particular meaning?

Jair Dynast: Yes, Jair is my given name and it means �One whom God has enlightened�. Dynast means �Ruler of a dynasty�. I thought the two meanings went well together and they convey the depth and feeling for my music.

MVRemix: What made you decide you wanted to pursue a career in music?

Jair Dynast: Music was the only other thing I was passionate about in life besides basketball and my man Burger (RIP) once told me, �if you work at your passion you’ll never work a day in your life�. He passed tragically sometime ago but that always stuck with me. Once I was forced to give up my scholarship, music was the next logical progression and it all kinda fell into my lap. So I ran with it� and here I am.

MVRemix: What do you consider to be your big break into music?

Jair Dynast: When I was signed to eMultimedia Group, dropping my first 12-inch �Snake Eyes� and seeing it earn the #4 spot on top 30 hip-hop charts.

MVRemix: Do you consider yourself a �conscious� artist?

Jair Dynast: Sure, I am socially aware. I consciously write music that speaks to societal issues. Hip Hop is poetic commentary on life and I poetically comment on my life and the lives of people in our society.

MVRemix: Who are your idols?

Jair Dynast: My mom’s my idol.

MVRemix: What are your greatest music influences?

Jair Dynast: Bob Marley, The Mighty Sparrow and just great music in general.

MVRemix: Describe your sound.

Jair Dynast: People describe my sound as eclectic. It’s a mixture of all the various Hip Hop sub-genres, along with a blend of Reggae, R&B and Calypso, another musical genre that poetically comments on life.

MVRemix: I noticed you’re West Indian, does your music show any references to Barbados?

Jair Dynast: Yah, you can hear it all throughout my album. You hear it in my delivery, in some records I mention things that are specifically Bajan and probably West Indian in general and the song that closes the album �My People� traces my bloodline from the West Coast of Africa, to Barbados, to North America�

MVRemix: What is the biggest misconception people have of you?

Jair Dynast: Well, I’m fairly new to the scene. I’ve only had two top 30 hits and I recently got my first #1 record � this being my debut album… So I think I am probably too new for anyone to have any misconceptions about me yet.

MVRemix: Tell us about your record deal and the label.

Jair Dynast: eMultimedia Group is an indie Hip Hop and R&B label with a focus on Hip Hop music that poetically comments on life. My deal allows me to set the tone for the label in terms of the sound as I am not only the flagship artist but the principal producer for the other artists that are on the roster. eMultimedia Group is a very professional bunch with a passion for heartfelt music! It’s a blessing to have this kind of support. So shout outs to EMG and the whole support staff!

MVRemix: How do you like the indie scene?

Jair Dynast: I think the indie music scene is fresh as hell� There is so much great talent to experience! Mans need to be checkin’ for the indie scene!

MVRemix: Do you plan to go on tour?

Jair Dynast: Yes, the label is working to finalize the details of my tour as we speak. I can’t wait!

MVRemix: Do you have any business ventures or hobbies?

Jair Dynast: Nah, at moment the music consumes me. But when I get free time, I’d like to mentor kids from the hood and start a �true� non-profit organization that works to end the wars that are going on right here in our inner-cities. We killin’ each other y’all�

MVRemix: Tell us more about your production work.

Jair Dynast: Well, I do various types of production work. I produce tracks for films, TV shows, ads, video games, etc. as well as produce records for the artists on the eMultimedia Group roster, along with my own songs. My production could be described as eclectic as I tend push boundaries during the creative process and mix in elements from various sub-genres of Hip Hop as well as other genres like Reggae, R&B and Calypso.

MVRemix: What is your favorite track off the album and why.

Jair Dynast: I don’t have an out and out favorite track on the album. It’s like being a parent, you can’t single out anyone of your kids as being your favorite as it’s not healthy and it’s damn hard to do. I love each and every one of my songs for different reasons. I’ll leave it up to my fans to buy the album and let me know their favorites when they reach one of my shows, hit me on my web site or on myspace.

MVRemix: What do you think about music today?

Jair Dynast: Music today is great if you are into searching for �great� music. If you like to be handed your music on a platter, I think you might find you are often disappointed with what you are served (laughs).

MVRemix: Who is your top competition and what differentiates yourself from them?

Jair Dynast: I am guessing you are referring to other artists? I don’t think it’s so much that I have competition with other artists ‘cuz we are all out here making good music and working hard for that music to be heard. I think my biggest competition would more be some of the closed-minded gate keepers who have a bit of power to control what people take the time to listen to and experience. I’m not a battle rapper so other rappers aren’t my competition. I make music about my life and the lives of those around me. This is music that will resonate with the people because they are tunes about real people, by a real person.

MVRemix: What artist do you think you will be compared to the most?

Jair Dynast: Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever be compared to one artist more than another because I constantly do things my way. Being a producer, I find that when I am working with other artists they are always looking to make a record like this person or that person. So when I write and produce my own records, I try to take risks other artists won’t take. For this reason, people continue to describe my music as sounding �fresh� which is dope ‘cuz that’s my aim to begin with. When I am compared, it’s always a different artist each time.

MVRemix: What is your biggest gripe about the music industry?

Jair Dynast: In terms of the music industry, I don’t really have a gripe so to speak. I think the music industry is as I expect it to be in that it’s a business and businesses thrive on one common goal, to earn money. Through earning this money, we all feed our families and keep our lights on. Of course, in terms of Hip Hop music, I feel there are certain aspects of the business that could use a bit of reform so as to balance things out in regards to how our culture is presented to the masses. However, I think that there is a deeper-rooted problem there that goes way beyond the music industry and has more to do with our society in general.

MVRemix: What songs could never be found on your playlist?

Jair Dynast: Well, they say: �never say never�� Plus, I am pretty open to experiencing all types of music. As a producer or composer, the more music you hear the more your ear expands. I’m really into new sounds � as long as it’s dope I’ll listen to whatever.

MVRemix: If you were to be locked in a studio with any producer/artists, who would it be?

Jair Dynast: I’m not sure if you’re into Reggae or if you have heard of him but it would be dope to get Jah Cure out of jail and into my studio. See what kinda vibes would come out with him on one of my tracks. He’s a conscious Reggae artist who is currently incarcerated in Jamaica. I have a lot of Reggae/Hip Hop �riddims’ I’ve made that I think would sit well with his voice. He’s actually recorded a number of hits while locked up. It would be great to see him freed and able to make more music to touch the people!

MVRemix: If you could lock any two artists in a studio who would they be?

Jair Dynast: If they were still with us in physical form I’d like to hear what Tupac and Bob Marley would have made together.

MVRemix: Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?

Jair Dynast: Yeah sure, I’d advise them to dare to be themselves, dare to be different from what’s expected of them and their respective genre of music and prepare to be hated on but don’t watch dem ‘tings ‘cuz everybody can’t and won’t have the same tastes as you do. Keep doing your thing ‘cuz it will eventually connect with a lot of people once you have honed your skills and perfected doing �you’.

MVRemix: Do you have anything to add?

Jair Dynast: Yeah, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to build with me as well as thank all the fans and the DJs for the tremendous support and love they continue to show me and my music. Bless up!

Source: http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/jair_dynast.shtml