skaterrap jair dynast
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!
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