Crucial aka: Karlton Jones
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The best kept secret in music

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"North Carolina Rapper/Saxophonist Crucial, a.k.a. Karlton Jones, is Featured on The Chop Doctors 'VIP Uncut Mixtape'"

'The V.I.P. Uncut Mixtape,' released by The Chop Doctors, gives a sneak peek of several new songs by Crucial (Karlton Jones) that will be released on his upcoming album 'In Due Time.'

(PRWEB) August 15, 2005 -- Crucial (a.k.a. Karlton Jones) has been busy in the studio finishing up his highly anticipated album In Due Time."

A few new songs by Crucial that will be on his new album were recently released by The Chop Doctors on the official V.I.P. Uncut Mixtape. The V.I.P. Uncut Mixtape already accredited as one of the hottest mixtapes in the country has the streets in demand for more music from North Carolina artists such as Crucial, Big Delph, P. Batters, John Doe, Bang Double, AJ, Verbal War, and others that are featured on the mixtape. The mixtape can be purchased at www.cdbaby.com/chopdoctors or www.towerrecords.com

The Chop Doctors and their two artists Crucial and Big Delph have managed to gain immense popularity as unsigned artists in the recording industry. Crucials song Just Wont Stop and Big Delphs song V.I.P. has been heard on radio and seen across the country on music video television shows. Both videos have scenes with fellow North Carolina rapper Petey Pablo.

Crucial and Big Delph have been the opening act for artists such as Jadakiss, The Ying Yang Twins, Cash Money Millionaires, and P Diddys group Da Band. Crucial and Big Delph have a large fan following from being the opening act for these artists and by getting exposure on national television with their music. As a result, there have been several major record labels that have expressed interest in signing Crucial and Big Delph.

From being a respected emcee and a accomplished saxophonist, Karlton Jones offers the listener a killer combination. His style of Hip-Hop music has been described as gansta with a smooth delivery, but when he brings in the sax he rips it like none other. With music production on his album from Ill Phill, Black Jeruz, AG Beatz, Devron, and The Chop Doctors, the listening audience is definitely in for a surprise.

The title of Crucials upcoming album In Due Time perfectly reflects how The Chop Doctors see their success as coming. Their years of hard work and determination combined with making hit music is easily recognizable and definitely taking the music industry by storm.

Contact Information
Crucial Management
919-369-4421
www.karltonjones.com
www.chopdoctors.com - PRWEB


"Big Delph's video "V.I.P" and Crucial's video "Just Won't Stop" are making noise on the streets. These two artists are letting people know that the Hip-Hop community in NC will be heard around the world."

(PRWEB) April 12, 2005 -- The music production team known as "The Chopdoctors" and their two artists Big Delph and Crucial are doing big things for Hip-Hop in North Carolina. These two independent artist are on a mission to let the world know that their formula for creating good music, a strong fan base, and consistent performances, pays off in the long run.

Big Delph and Crucial are two of North Carolina's hottest MC's and with Delph's single "V.I.P" and Crucial's single "Just Won't Stop" the streets are recognizing that these two are making noise locally and on a national level.

Delph's new single off his second album entitled "Dying to Survive" is a reworking of the 1984 track from Debbie Debs "When I hear Music" Delph's flavorful witty delivery, layered with some true Technique 1200 wizardry on the hook and bridge breathes a whole new life into the 1980 classic making it a guaranteed Club Banger! The video for V.I.P is being played in rotation on BET Uncut and features a full video cameo from North Carolina's own Petey Pablo.

Crucial's new single "Just Won't Stop" off his third album entitled "In Due Time" is a certified street anthem. Crucial illustrates childhood memories of what life was like growing up in the confines of one of the most notorious Projects in Winston Salem NC, Happy Hill Housing Projects. Crucial along with Big Delph portray varied perspectives of what life was like as a youth growing up in the inner city. Delph's 16-Bar illustration of what life was like growing up in Queens, NYC allows the two artists to bridge the gap between Northern and Southern adolescent life. Over the melodic heavy bass Chop-Doctors track Crucial brings the lyrics that make you invision what he has been through. The video features a scene with Petey Pablo and is creating a buzz in the industry.

"V.I.P" was mixed at Patchwerk recording studios in Atlanta,GA by grammy nominated engineer Mike Wilson. "Just Won't Stop" was mixed at Osceola recording studios in Raleigh, NC by grammy nominated engineer Ian Schrier. Both "V.I.P" and "Just Won't Stop" were mastered by grammy nominated engineer Dale Ramsey at Ramtrax studios in Atlanta, GA.

Big Delph and Crucial are taking the industry by storm and with their momentum generated by their singles and music video's these two are definitely headed to the top. - PRWEB


Discography

In Due Time, LP 2005
Karlton Jones, LP 2002
The Unvailing of Jizzop, LP 2001

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Bio

Karlton Jones also known as Crucial was born and raised in Winston Salem, NC. Growing up heavily influenced by all genres of music, Crucial started playing the saxophone in the 6th grade. His father convinced him to join the school band because he was the drum major at his high school. Some of the people who inspired Crucial to play the sax were Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Joshua Redman, Boney James, and Kenny G. Shortly after discovering his love for music, he soon fell in love with hip-hop. Influenced by Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Run DMC, and A Tribe Called Quest, Crucial soon started to write his own Hip-Hop, and R&B music. In 2000, Crucial began to record his own material. In 2002 Crucial started to collaborate with the Chop-Doctors creating a buzz with his first single UH-UH-UH!, Crucial now comes back with the Street Classic "Just Wont Stop" featuring Big Delph.

Just wont stop is a certified street anthem. Crucial illustrates childhood memories of what life was like growing up in the confines of one of the most notorious Projects in Winston Salem, Happy Hill Housing Projects. Crucial along with Big Delph portray varied perspectives of what life was like as a youth growing up in the inner city. Delph's 16-Bar illustration of what life was like growing up in Queens, NYC allows the two artists to bridge the gap between Northern and Southern adolescent life. Over the melodic heavy bass Chop-Doctors track Crucial brings the lyrics that make you invision what he has been through. The video has a special appearance by Petey Pablo and is already creating a buzz in the industry. This song really puts a clear visual on what life is like in the Happy Hill Projects.

Crucial's ability to connect with the sexy ladies as well as the toughest hardcore hip-hop fans sets him apart from any other emcee. Standing an imposing six feet six inches tall and weighing 220 pounds, Crucial is set to make a large and successful mark in the hip-hop industry. Not only can Crucial battle rhyme in the streets but he can smooth it out and give the ladies a nice ballad to ease their tensions. Some artists are just blessed and Crucial surely is blessed with the gift to move any crowd.

Crucial definitely gives the listener some insight of where he is from and the direction he plans on going. With his determination and great talent , Crucial plans to take it all the way to the top of the entertainment industry. So the music world should be aware that things will be getting 'Crucial" very soon in the near future.