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"Draft Forever yung"

I’ve been rockin “Forever Yung” for a few days trying to think who Draft sounds like, or someone to compare him to. No luck because this cat is in a class of his own. The closest person I can compare him to is Bill Withers with his real story telling and rhythmic flows. J-Haze brings some bangin beats and classic samples like on “Let’s Roll.” The combo of Draft and J-Haze makes “Forever Yung” a banger. Download this dope EP here and check out Draft and J-Haze on MySpace. - www.beatsncrates.com


"Review: Draft – Forever Young"

Today we are looking at Forever Young: a 8-song project by up and coming rapper out of Atlanta, Ga. He goes by the name of Draft and he sat down with us to answer some questions and give us his own take on each of his songs.

RS: What brought you into the rap game?
Draft: Since I can remember I’ve always been interested in music. I remember being 4 or 5 dancing to Kool Mo Dee. I just always felt like I wanted to be heard. Add that with a love of music…an emcee is born.
RS: What aspect of the music do you enjoy most? Do you prefer writing, recording, or performing?
Draft: I love the writing aspect of music. When you write that hot song, [there's] no better feeling [than] when you see everybody react.
RS: ATL is full of people trying to break into this game, what does it take to stand out in Atlanta?
Draft: I think it takes individuality. [What is out there now] is so much of the same thing.
RS: Have you found the hip-hop world to be more collaborative or competitive?
Draft: I mean, its a little of both. I’ve collabed with a few people…but at the same time it is a business.
RS: Who are your primary lyrical or stylistic influences?
Draft: Mostly artists like Curtis Mayfield, Jay-Z, T.I., Common, Del la Soul, 9th Wonder, J Dilla. I could go on forever.
RS: What is the goal or message with Forever Young?
Draft: My goal with Forever Young is to just show people that there’s more to the South than what you hear on the radio.
RS: What does your music offer that sets it apart from everybody else’s?
Draft: I think its offers a perspective that the hip-hop world hasn’t seen. I try to approach my music as a poet and not a rapper. Draft’s track by track comments on Forever Young:

1.”Forever Young” (feat. Sean Emcee, produced by The Beat Medic) – This is about keeping that young attitude through your whole life.
2.”Party Til (produced by The Beat Medic) -It’s a like a old-skool/nu-skool house party type record. Something to play when you’ve got time, women and alcohol.
3.”That’s Us” (Feat. Sean Emcee, produced by The Beat Medic) – When I wrote this, I wanted to make a ‘94 sounding joint, recreate that classic hip-hop sound.
4.”Let’s Roll” (produced by J-Haze) – This track is something that you play for your girl. It’s about trying to make a relationship.
5.”Early and Late” (produced by The Beat Medic) – So many people rush through life. I’m a firm believer in being patient. Good things come to those who wait.
6.”Ganja Music” (produced by March Pedro) – I guess you could say I’m a “fan” of marijuana.
7.”Stay Real” (feat. Rapsody, produced by J-Haze) -This song is about how so many artists are willing to sell their integrity. Its getting sickening!
8.”What Can I Do?” (produced by The Beat Medic) - This track is just a venting ses - ReviewStacks.com


"J Haze- Uncle Mann: The Return of the Beat Record"

Like production greats Madlib, Flying Lotus, and the late great James "J. Dilla" Yancey, Atlanta producer J Haze compiles an album full of elaborately sampled and soulful compositions. For the fans of the beat albums (like myself), this one is sure to appease your hunger for soul. Look out for J Haze production on Draft's "Forever Young" album coming soon.
- brandnewboombox.blogspot.com


Discography

J. Nolan- Not Enough Time (2009)
Uncle Mann: The Return of the Beat Record (2009)
Draft- Forever Yung (2009)

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I'm a new comer to the hip hop scene. I have been making beats and rocking parties for almost a year. The growth I have made in this little time has been in leaps and bounds and this is due to the fact that I eat sleep and breathe soulful music. With in the my first three months making beats I had two placements on local releases for Draft and J.Nolan. through thier albums i have been albe to reach out to veterans like Ozyreigns, Aarophat, Boog Brown, and Niara. My sound as a producer mixes soulful vibes with booms and blaps. As an emcee I record abstract hip hop sounds not unlike MF Doom. As a Dj I have worked a little bit of everything, even weddings and family reunions. I can adapt my sets to the crowd but I love to spin soulful hip hop.