Jahi
JAHIWORD POWER SOUND ”...This is what you get when you mix deep soul with Public Enemy/sick of the same ol’ same here comes the remedy…” JAHI, originally from Cleveland, but now residing in Baltimore, Maryland, has been on the move with music. From touring all over California in 2003-2004 with his band Jahi and The Life, to being on the road in the US and Europe with Bay Area Super group Blackalicious, to heading up a 13 piece band Nobody Beats the Beats in Europe, Jahi has been on his grind and about his Hip Hop. After four underground indie albums, JAHI has now found his home with one of the most political West Coast artists of all time, PARIS, and will be releasing his next album WORD POWER SOUND on the Guerrilla Funk Recordings. Jahi’s style of Hip Hop, at first glance, could be compared with his peers like Talib or a Common,or even a KRS ONE. But a deeper listen into the insightful, conscious, down to earth flow fresh with introspection, commentary about the state of the world and Hip Hop, displays his own uniqueness that shows Jahi’s originality, dept, and passion for good music and social justice all at the same time. During his worldwide grind, Jahi has shared the same stage with greats such as Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Public Enemy, Floetry, Talib Kweli,the legendary Chuck Brown, Missy Elliott, Outkast, Jay-Z, and Jaguar Wright to name a few. In addition, JAHI’s live show, with a full band, vocalists, and DJ not only brings his music to life, but also displays Jahi’s style, high performance energy, and his creative blend of Soul and Hip Hop that is infectious to any audience whether young or old. Jahi lives for the live show. Inspired by soul artists like Sam and Dave, Barry White, Curtis Mayfield, and the O’Jays, and Hip Hop heroes like Run DMC and Jam Master Jay, Rakim, and Public Enemy, Jahi set his goal for his new album, WORD POWER SOUND, to blend those two musical forces together for what he likes to call “Soulhop.” While living in Europe and working exclusively with European producers such as Beatman and Rockin’, Fred, Nukes, Topper, Pilinger and special guests like Swedish super MC ADL, BBE featured vocalist Linn, and UK crooner Don-E, and Virgin recording artist Dwele, Jahi found the sonic vibes he was searching for to paint his lyrical landscape. With his new found home, Guerrilla Funk, you know it was only right to have Paris add his super tight West Coast signature production, hard hitting political fire along side fellow label mates T-Kash and KAM. WORD POWER SOUND is that record you put on and take a drive and vibe to. You listen to the lyrics because JAHI has something to say that’s mature, on point, and sincere. The beats bang with lush production, thoughtful melodies, and that essence of real Hip Hop. WORD POWER SOUND is that album that gives you a collage of energies; a cool creative blend of cohesive flows, grown and sexy, raw and conscious. In a time when people are questioning the longevity of Hip Hop, Jahi and WORD POWER SOUND firmly shows the world that Hip Hip is alive and well, and has a lot more of living and expression to give the world. For more information go to www.guerrillafunk.com, www.myspace.com/soulhop and www.myspace.com/jahifreedownloads.
