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Jewell Tyme Music Headed Back to the Pepsi
Center For Music and Basketball II...
by Jewell Tyme 1
Feb. 3rd, 2010

Jewell Tyme Music is set to perform at the Pepsi Center March 7th, for the second, "Music and Basketball".  The night will be filled with performances by Jewell Tyme Music along with performance by: Dae Dai, Ronin (Ace of Paradox), and Sista Soul.  Following the game people are encouraged to also attend Jewell Tyme Musics' CEO, "800 The Jewell", as he releases his junior album, "Life at  31..." on JTM/Sonic Wave International.  Information for "800 The Jewell's" Post album release information Coming Soon.  Come out and support your Jewell Tyme Family and stay tuned for more updates...




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Karma - "The Voice!!!"



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Hip Hop - Rap: A Few Words With 800 The Jewell

Friday, January 01, 2010
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With the constraints of the holidays and other “festive” obligations, my interview with 800 The Jewell was digital. This was a disappointment to me because when I’ve spoken with him in person in the past, our conversations have been nothing short of inspirational. His confident, intelligent and astute presence humbles me both as a journalist and as a human being. 800 is an emcee, a producer and a businessman.  His contributions through Jewell Tyme Music have helped cultivate some of the most talented and notable musicians that Colorado has to offer (think FOE, Karma, Haven and Savier) and it’s only rational that the community stay in the loop with what he has going on in the next year.

 

CMB: It’s been awhile, tell me about what projects you have on the burner right now.

 

800 The Jewell: I’ve been working on the finishing touches of mixing and mastering my next album entitled Life at 31. I’ve also been working on projects with Jewell Tyme Music: FOE’s album slated to drop in the summer of 2010. Also, Savier and I are working on Karma’s album, and I am working with a new artist named Brick.

 

CMB: Tell me about Jewell Tyme, when it was started, how it came about, and who’s involved.

 

800: This is the third generation of Jewell Tyme, which came about after the second generation fell apart and FOE separated from his group. Currently Jewell Tyme consists of me, FOE, the current Jewell Tyme roster and Thunderstorm Entertainment. FOE and I were always cool even though we were from rival neighborhoods. We decided that with me representing Northeast Denver (the “E”) and with him representing Park Hill, we could bridge the gap. At first we would show up at shows and people would look at us shocked and be like, “What are these brothas doing together?” After a while people began to understand what we were about and we started getting respect. The first project we released was my album, Only N Colorado. This album, along with financial backing from one of my partners named Kwadd, helped me secure a distribution deal with Sonic Wave International.

 

CMB:  What does 2010 hold for 800?

 

800: Life at 31 will be released toward the beginning of the year and it will be my last. After this I will be focusing on the business of running Jewell Tyme. It’s difficult to be an artist and run a successful company. In 2010, I will be working on developing my current artists as well as production.

 

CMB: You are a producer extraordinaire, and I know Hip-Hop is not the only thing you do, what non Hip-Hop projects are you working on?

 

800: I’m in the developmental stages of a New Age Jazz album, which I will probably put out under my government name. I’m also at the beginning stages of developing JTM Soul. I already am in the works of negotiating a deal with our first artist and her record company to collaborate on a joint effort.

 

CMB: You are also a dad, if I remember correctly.  How do you balance your family life, with music?

 

800: It’s like being placed in the rack. It’s hard. I do wish this business wasn’t so demanding so that I could spend more quality time with my kids. But I get it done and they respect me because they know what daddy does. They get a kick out of it.

 

CMB: As a veteran in the Colorado Hip-Hop community, I think you have one of the most valid opinions … How do you feel about the state that our community is in currently?

 

800: I see our community growing, because even though it’s broken into many different genres, I can see Colorado is starting to become more accepting of a performer’s talent no matter what style of Hip-Hop it is. Before it was segregated, where you had the Urban Hip-Hop and those audiences were too gangsta for some so they’d stay away from those shows; but then I could go to the Bluebird where they’d be playing Fundamental Rap and the place would be packed. Now I think Rap is beginning to integrate from all of the different genres, which will eventually produce one audience that is accepting of all different types of Hip-Hop.

 

CMB: What do you think can be done to bring more solidarity to Colorado Hip-Hop?

 

800: I think that’s all on the artist. I know for a fact there’s a lot of ego, period. In a place where there really is no industry I really think people need to get with the times and hook up (network). Artists in Colorado Springs can work with someone in Denver, Pueblo, Fort Collins and vice versa to unify an overall Colorado sound.

 

CMB: Anything you want Colorado to know about you?

 

800: I am thankful for all of the support for all of the people who have come across an 800 the Jewell song or album or even a beat, and I’m thankful for the support from my family, peers and community. It’s Jewell Tyme!!!

 

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F.O.E. - Featured in new Westword....
 
Being King of the Mountain for F.O.E. means setting his sights outside of Denver
 
By: Jacinta Howard

Published on December 09, 2009 at 10:20am

  • The Father of Enemies looks over his shoulder.

Details:

F.O.E. and DJ AWhat CD-release party and toy drive for the Gathering Place, with Karma, Haven, 3 the Hardway, Myrical Child and more, 8 p.m. Friday, December 11, Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut Street, $9, 303-292-0529.

Subject(s):

F.O.E., DJ AWhat, The Format

Ask F.O.E. to describe himself in three words and you may find yourself surprised. Cool, determined, focused — these are all adjectives that elude him. No, F.O.E.'s answer is simple and to the point: fucking rock star.

"How many people do you know that says "sex, drugs and rap?" he asks, a hint of laughter in his voice before turning serious again. "I want to appeal to everybody. I don't even do music for Colorado; I do music for the world."

Driven by this outlook, the animated, Mohawk-sporting rapper stands out on stage while performing songs like "The Box" or "Tick Tock." F.O.E. (Father of Enemies) is a boundless ball of energy that hip-hop fans can't help but keep their eyes on. And this same vision keeps him from conforming to traditional hip-hop sounds, inspiring him instead to break out and "sing" on tracks like "Heartbeat," off of his latest project, F.O.E. and DJ AWhat Present: The Format. Even more significant, this notion has made him break away from some of his old circles to fully embrace his art. "I want people to understand," he stresses, "that I don't want to be regular."

Born and raised in Park Hill, a division of the city known for both its gang violence and its uncanny sense of community, F.O.E. (born Bobby Rogers) says his experiences weren't that different from anyone else's in the neighborhood. But even if his childhood wasn't anything extraordinary, though, he always was. He got into a little bit of trouble here and there and admits that he was kicked out of high school twice. Unlike too many of his old friends, though, he remained focused in spite of his slightly wayward spirit, and graduated from high school a year early with a 3.8 GPA.

"My mama always, always told me that I better graduate high school," he remembers. "As a kid, I was kind of a badass, but I did everything I was supposed to do. I led the life that I was raised around. I was around a lot of hood niggaz and gang members, but I made it."

F.O.E.'s genuine infatuation with music played no small part in his success. At home, the classic sounds of Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye flowed freely, mingling with the sounds of some of his favorite rappers: Tupac, Scarface and Dr. Dre. The merger unwittingly gave him a deeper understanding and appreciation for what music could be. It wasn't long before he started wanting to make his own, and at only eight years old, he wrote his first rap, with the help of an older cousin.

"We had a family reunion at my grandma's house, and my cousin took us in the room and wrote a rap," he recalls with a chuckle. "We all did our little part; it was like a mini-concert. That was the shit to me. Plus I love attention anyway, so that's what got me going."

From there, F.O.E. started writing rhymes more regularly and spitting them to his cousin for approval. One of his first real performances was in a church, when he was only fourteen. "It didn't go too well," he confesses. "Don't ask why we performed in a church. But it was funny, it was an experience."

Not long after, the MC joined his first group. While his association with the crew kept him regularly involved in the music that he loved so much, it still wasn't enough. "During the time that I was in the group, we didn't do shit," he admits, adding that he eventually kept a full-time gig as a graphic designer at an adult toy catalogue in addition to his music. "We did shows, but we never put out any projects. Then, when we finally put out one project, in '01, the group broke up."

Temporarily frustrated at not doing music, it wasn't much later that F.O.E. found another outlet to release his pent-up creativity and hooked up with a longtime friend, producer 800 the Jewel. They put out a promo CD in 2003, and, caught up in the momentum of actually putting out music, F.O.E. released another project around 2005 with Joe Thunder, titled Drama King. He followed that one up with King of the Mountain in 2008, which was his first real solo venture, featuring all original music. A coming-out party of sorts, King of the Mountain helped introduce him to an entirely new audience.

"I sat down with myself and noticed I was dealing with the same circles I had been dealing with my whole life," he says. "I had to start working with other people, and once I branched out, it helped me out. I had to stop just performing at the Crystal Ball and places like that."

Impassioned by his buzz, he quickly released Return of the Drama King earlier this year, capitalizing on his newfound exposure. Now, with The Format, his latest effort, F.O.E. has come full circle, both personally and musically. "I'm letting people know that I'm musical with this project," he contends. "The beats are so different from what I'm used to that I had to use a different approach. I'm letting people see a different side of me."

 

Flexing his pen game, F.O.E. gives listeners a glimpse into the complex simplicity that makes up his sound and vision. From the relationship-driven "Brand New," about a guy who falls in love with an aloof woman and eventually stalks her, to "Heartbeat," which he declares is his "ballad to music," the album exposes a side of F.O.E. that fans haven't had a chance to see. Nevertheless, he's confident that they'll get where he's going.
 

"A lot of artists aren't paying attention to the actual music they're putting out," he says, clearly annoyed. "They just want to make that one hit that's going to make the club crack or get people dancing. I don't even listen to music anymore; it sucks to me."

Instead of complaining, he's determined to do something about the void, no matter what urban radio says, or plays. "There are plenty of radios in the world," he shrugs, adding that he doesn't understand why local artists only focus on Denver radio. "If we're not getting bumped in Denver, it doesn't mean we can't get bumped in Atlanta, or New York, or Springs."

At the end of the day, he's all about realizing his worldwide vision by any means necessary. "I just want to perform and get out to the masses as much as I can," he offers. "That's my idea of success. I want to perform everywhere."

Rock star, indeed.

 

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 F.O.E. and DJ A-What Bring You "The Format" and Toy Drive...

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800 The Jewell Win's the "Foundation Award" during the 5280 Urban Music Awards...

The First Annual 5280 Urban Music Awards to honor Colorado hip-hop

By Quibian Salazar-Moreno in Rap-Up
Thu., Oct. 15 2009 @ 7:43AM
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800 The Jewell and Chase "The Kat" - (Pic by: J-Kat)


Appearances to the contrary, the first annual 5280 Urban Music Awards has nothing to do with 5280 the magazine. It does, however, have everything to do with the local hip-hop scene. The UMAs are slated to be held on Saturday, October 17, at the Crown Plaza Convention Center off of I-70 and Chambers in Aurora, and will honor local artists in an array of categories including, "The Go Getter Award," "The Freeway Award," "The Big Fish Award," "Mean Machine Award," and a host of others. The show, which will be hosted by comedian Bubba Loc of BET Comic View fame and feature DJ KTone as the in-house DJ, will also include performances from the Food Chain, Vonny Loc, Dai Dai, Allison Wright and a special tribute to Colfax Cac, a local rapper who was killed in 2005.

Looking at the nominees and the awards that will be given out, you might wonder how the process worked. According to event organizer Jaraine Lattany of Entertainment by 1600 Inc., the nominees were selected based off word of mouth. Fans were then able to go to the UMA MySpace page and vote on the winners. Regardless of the voting each nominee will receive an award, says Lattany, who also reports that reps from Atlantic Records will be on hand to check out music from the local scene. Follow the jump for a full list of the nominees and categories.

RAP NOMINEES
Nyke-Nitti
Young Doe
Rie Rie
Inner State Ike
Julox
Dez
Food Chain
Zeus / Playa Intenze
Shadow 626
Souljahh
Big Rat
B-Blacc
Vonny Loc
Yung Mystic
Hawkman

R&B NOMINEES
Allison Wright
Dae Dai
Mike G
Soulciety

PRODUCER NOMINEES
Scorp Dezel
Mo Heat
Chase Da Cat
800 The Jewell

RAP CATEGORIES
1. The GO Getter Award
(Award goes to the person or group that gets it for real through more products than average)

2. Town Reputable Award
(Goes to the song that represents the city in the whole, in the slickest crossover way)

3. The Freeway Award
(Goes to the person or group that everyone is checking for outside the city and state limits)

4. The Thin Line Award A.K.A The One Hundred Award
(goes to the person or group with the thinnest line of Art imitating life)

5. Jet Setter Award
(Goes to the person or group who is building that global network and working with or bringing artist or producers from different sections of the map)

6. The Big Fish Award
(goes to the person or group everyone simply has to go see when performing in town)

7. Mean Machine Award
(Goes to the label of the year, The One putting in the most work and turning the most heads)

8. Song of The Year Award
(goes to the best song of the year)

R&B CATEGORIES
1. Icing on The Cake Award for Best Hooks
(goes to The artist or group that added just enough sugar to the song to make it sweet at bear meat)

2. True To Life Artist Award
(Goes to the artist or group that is the truth in live performance, CD and guest appearances. The full package real deal)

3. The Pillow Talk Award - Sexiest Lyrics
(This award is for lyrical content and goes to the artist or group with a real mouth piece for the opposite sex)

4. Making Moves Award
(goes to the artist who's every move is made to further their singing career)

5. Best Song

6. Best Catalog (overall songs)

PRODUCERS
1. Big Beat Award
(goes to the producer that made a smash that can't be denied)

2. The Airplay Award
(Goes to the producer that is able to get radio play and get spins by the corporate power houses)

3. The Jet setter Award
(goes to the producer with clientele from near and far coming banging their doors to get that heat)

4. Big Fish Award
(Goes to the producer that is on everybody's project and evreryone want to work with and come see)

5.The Foundation Award
(Goes to the producer that labels and companies use as a foundation to build on) To vote please listen to the music on the page and add a comment about who you think should win each award. If you don't know who to vote for a given category it's ok to leave it blank. Just vote for the Ones you feel fit the award categories the best. Thank you for your time.


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Introducing: Blackhearts

By Dave Herrera in Hearsay
Fri., Oct. 30 2009 @ 1:12PM
​Just a bit ago, Blackhearts, the thus far super secret collaboration between Yonnas Abraham of the Pirate Signal, F.O.E. and Karma, made its online debut with a track called "Bloodlines of That Gangsta Shhh." According to Abraham, the still burgeoning outfit will expand to include collaborations with other artists such as Catch Lungs, Whygee, Naeem Oba, Haven, 800, Sunkenstate, ManeRok, DJ Cavem, Swaun Blaze, Isis, Acezi, Bianca Mckahn, Deca and Adam Halferty of Young Coyotes and Brandon from the Chain Gang of 1974. The debut track, recorded at W.A.R. studios in Boulder, is as incendiary as you expect from this trio of MCs, who are each forceful and compelling in their own right. A full-length is expected at some point, though right now Abraham's primary focus is on his own album, No Weak Heart Shall Prosper, which he's set to being recording next week. In the meantime, Blackhearts members, which have already been making cameos in each other's sets, will continue to sit in as the opportunity presents itself.
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As we began to get close to the conclusion of 2009, Jewell Tyme Music has began to prepare for the birth of 2010.  You can expect a lot of music from your boy's that remain underestimated in the Colorado music game.  Jewell Tyme recording artist F.O.E. and Karma are both recording new material as we speak, while Haven "The Great" wraps up his forthcoming LP.  Saviere aka S.O. has been hard at work on the production side.  He has truely become comfortable bangin' out heat (Tracks) for some of Colorado's tightest M.C's.  800 The Jewell is nearing the completion of his (self proclaimed) last rap album which features some of Colorado's heavy hitters such as Rolanda, Julox, Myrical Child, Gamer Life, and other's will be dropping before the end of the year.  800 is showing some sign's of Dr. Dre syndrome and has recorded a catalog of music but, will only choose what he feel's is worthy of releasing.
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Spillway Bar & Grill 
13740 E. Quincy Road  Aurora, CO  80014
 
 
UPCOMING SHOWS / EVENTS 
8/18 ~ Solillaquists of Sound / 1984 ~ The Marquis 
          Theatre  2009 Larimer Street  
8/19 ~ Solilaquists of Sound / Pirate Signal & The 
           Reminders / Black Sheep  Colorado Springs, CO
8/20 ~ Clipse / Fox Theatre 1135 13th Street Boulder, CO
8/21 ~ UGK Records & Julox  ~ Spillway Bar and Grill
          13740 E. Quincy Road
8/22 ~ FOE's Birthday Bash ! / BYOB and open until 5AM!
          Blast-O-Mat  2935 W. 7th Ave
8/26 ~ Foodchain, Tone Scarfo & SP Double ~ FREE ! 
          Rex Lounge  2936 Fox Street
8/29 ~ Whygee "Sambodextrust" CD Release Party /
          Walnut Room  3131 Walnut Street
8/31 ~ De La Soul and Maneline / Bluebird Theatre
          3317 E. Colfax Avenue
9/05 ~  Joe Thunder's Warehouse Party / 4th & Lincoln
9/12 & 9/13 ~  Monolith Music Festival
           Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
9/18 ~ Block Party with Hierogliphics / 27th & Larimer
9/19 ~  3x3 Tournament /  Fletcher Elementary  2 P.M.
10/04 ~ Larimer Lounge BBQ & show / 2127 Larimer Street
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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S.O. aka Savier Is On The Colorado Music Buzz Producers To Watch for List...

Savier

Savier is new on my radar.  I got turned onto him as I started researching the Thunderstorm Ent. /Jewell Tyme Music family; and what a find he is.  Creating beats for the many JTM artists and releases, you can’t find a mixtape without his work on it.  Savier (aka S.O.) is different than most in the production game because he is extremely diverse with his creations.  He displays range as well as the understanding of what makes a good beat.  Uniformly layered, intricate, and precise, S.O.’s beats add a thuggish appeal that gets me every time.  Perceptive and sociable SO truly knows what people want to hear, and makes his music accordingly. -NC

 

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Call and Request
"TIC TOC" by FOE and Karma
on Indie101.5 
 
 303-597-1015 
 
 
This video is FIRE! Literally ! !
Directed by Angel A. Rosado of Glow Digital Video Studios
 
 
 
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F.O.E. connecting with DJ A-What for new mixtape

By Quibian Salazar-Moreno (Westword Magazine)
 
F.O.E.
The Pirate Signal and Jewell Tyme Entertainment are on the other sides of the hip-hop spectrum when it comes to their respective sounds. But that didn't stop two members from each camp from getting together to throw down on a project. Jewell Tyme's F.O.E. and the Pirate Signal's DJ A-What have united for an upcoming mixtape called The Format. Executive produced with A-What's musical stylings, Format finds F.O.E. bringing the lyrical heat. Although the mixtape won't be available for a few weeks, you can get a taste of the project after the jump.
 
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F.O.E.(Father of Enemies) Takes home the honor of "Hip Hop M.C." From Westword Music Showcase...
By: Jewelltyme 1 - Tues, July 14th, 2009
 
 
"All Hail The King!!!"  That's right folks, King F.O.E. has spoken and obviously the people have listened!!!  Yesterday, Jewell Tyme and Thunderstorm were in attendance for the 2009 Westword Music Showcase Awards.  The evening was incredible from start to finish as we enjoyed an open bar and plenty of food at The Gothic Theater.  The atmosphere roared with questions and excitement as people chatted about nominee's, favorite groups, and who they would like to see win certain categories... 
 
As we watched in anticipation, Q. Salazar-Moreno (Westword) was announced to the stage to begin the Hip Hop segment of the awards.  As soon as I began to start filling my face with a delicious chicken breast, He began reading the nominee's for Best Hip Hop M.C..  Jewell Tyme Music had three seperate artist in this category (F.O.E., Karma, & 800 The Jewell) so the anticipation was on and crackin'.  Included in the nominee list where Colorado great's such as: Whygee, Dent, Distrakt, Extra Kool, Ichiban, Improv, and Spoke In Wordz.  Then a sudden quiet came over the room when he said, "...And the winner is..."  Next thing I knew he said, "F.O.E.!!!"  I just happen to be sitting right next to him and when I looked over at him he had a look of amazement on his face...  As he went up to recieve this great honor, all I could hears was cheers, applause, and Jewell Tyme being chanted through the crowd (Along with bra's and panties being thrown, as you can see in the picture above. Lol!)...
 
Plain and simple, it was an awesome night!!!  Dave Herrarra and The Westword really know how to throw "One hell-of-an event"...
 
F.O.E. has a lot of up and coming projects already in the making.  He (F.O.E.) is currently putting the finishing touches on a mixtape he has coming out with the award winning D.J. A What, who also took home the honor of Hip Hop D.J..  F.O.E. is also behind the scene's working on his solo album which is set to drop before the end of the year. 
 
Currently, F.O.E. can be found on a number of project's available right now such as "The Return of the Drama King's", "Jewell Tyme Present's: Music, Money, and Round Tables", A feature song with MainLine called, "The Struggle", and a list of up and coming music with some of the hottest acts from Colorado and the nation...
 
I spoke with him for a short time today and asked him, "What would you like to say to the people?"  he replied, "This is only the beginning!  Jus' Wait.."
 
With all do respect I gotta' give it up to my boy...  Congratulations F.O.E.!!!  -You Deserve it...
 
 
Congratulations to all of the Winner's and Nominee's for the 2009 Westword Music Showcase Awards...
Click here for a complete list of winner's...
 
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Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Vinyl

By Quibian Salazar-Moreno - Monday, Jun. 15 2009 @ 9:48AM
 

FOE, 1:00 p.m.
Lately, F.O.E. and the Jewell Tyme Music family's live shows are being talked about as something you have to see. That was proven again on Saturday. He opened the show with "I'm the King," a head-nodding riot starter from his upcoming mixtape, The Format, with DJ A-What (of The Pirate Signal). It was just a foretaste of how his entire set would go. He invited Jewell Tyme boss and fellow nominee 800 the Jewell to join him on stage to rock another new track from the upcoming project, along with "Why I Do" and classic Colorado love track "The Box." FOE's energy and charisma onstage is unmatched, and between songs he kept it lively with jokes and quips that kept the crowd laughing. He seriously could do standup comedy if the rap thing doesn't work out. Jewell Tyme artist Karma then joined FOE onstage to do a couple of selections from his mixtape, Barack O'Karma, and jumped into the Bon Jovi-inspired cut "Dead or Alive." The duo ended the set with "Tic Toc," the high energy, rock n' roll-inspired track that had the crowd wanting to mosh -- but everybody's clothes were too nice to get dirty.

Verdict: Seeing FOE live is a blast, and any music fan should experience his showmanship, his vigor, and of course the head-banging music.

 
With all do respect for all of the performers from this year's showcase we only used the part of the write up containing F.O.E., Jewell Tyme, and Thunderstorm Entertainment - Jewelltyme 1
 
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May I introduce you to JTM South... 
For those of you that have followed Jewell Tyme Music for the past 10 years, you probably remember Mississippi Mac and Tony Bone (66 Deuece)...  After moving from Denver back to Oxford, Mississippi a few year's back, 66 Deuce decided to keep the JTM love going and branded the title JTM South.  After hookin' up with one of the south's coldest producer's (Krazy J) this is the latest thing bangin' in the south and here it is...  "Fine Girls"
 
Enjoy
- Jewelltyme 1
 
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Jewell Tyme Music in association with Glow Digital Video present...  "Tic Toc" - The Video from the album "Music, Money, & Round Tables"
 
 
Directed by: Angel Andres Rosado
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Hip Hop - Rap: Under The Lights: June 6th-A Night To Remember
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This is not your everyday show flyer. This is one worth scouring the streets for, as it is serving double duty:  promoting a night of many exciting releases, and working as a line pass! Get there early because ladies are in for free and men pay a $5 cover with flyer before 10. June 6th marks the release of The Diamond Boiz mix-tape, Calm Before the Storm. Not only will the Boiz be performing tracks off the tape, but there will also be live performances by 3 The Hardway, F.O.E. & Karma, and Upset Records. All of this will be happening at Pure Nightlife, which took over the Roxy, and is conveniently located off the light rail station on 25th and Welton. For anyone who hasn’t checked out Pure, it has a swanky and intimate feel. Curtained booths surround the entire venue and the recently upgraded sound system pounds throughout, making Pure a perfect new live-music spot. What a place for a release party!

 

Calm Before The Storm is a teaser for the Diamond Boiz’ three solo releases coming up in the next year. This tape has some great remixes of several of the mainstream jams played on the radio, with their original flow over it. DJ Denco, the DJ behind Calm Before The Storm, will be spinning at the release party, which will be a change of pace from his resident gig at the Cowboy Lounge. It will be an entertaining evening with lots of talent, some giveaways and maybe even a few surprises. But that’s not all; Es Nine will also be giving Denver a little treat June 6th, with the drop of his instrumental album.

 

Es Nine’s Light Of Day is aptly named because it is a compilation of beats he has made that until now had never seen the “light of day.” They were shelved until he felt the time was right to share them with the world, and he now feels that he’s reached a point where people will appreciate them. Of the importance of releasing these instrumentals Es Nine says, “A lot of those beats I hold close because they were made at a time in my life when I didn't have much other than an MPC and some dusty records that my mentor let me use.” Having had the opportunity to hear a few of these relic beats, I can confidently say that any head will identify and admire the significance and soul that is captured within them. As if the performances and releases weren’t enough to get the people out to Pure, there is one more bonus for the fans. 

 

F.O.E. and Karma of Jewell Tyme Music/Thunderstorm Ent. will be premiering their first video off the Music, Money & Roundtables album, for the track, “Tic Toc.” This video is directed by Angel Rosado with Glow Digital Studios who has done many projects with other local artists, including The Reminders, UmConscious and Black P. Anyone who has seen F.O.E. or Karma, live, knows that their energy is fascinating, and the intensity of “Tic Toc” should make for an amusing video. Also keep an eye out for the several community cameos.

 

With such an exciting show planned, I will be one of the first in line, flyer in hand. So, tell your friends and tell your family to get down to Pure, June 6th, for a night worth remembering.

 

DiamondBoiz.com

MySpace.com/EsNine

FatherofEnemies.com

MySpace.com/Thunderstorm 

 
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It's Almost Time For The King's to Return...
by Jewell Tyme 1
 
 
It has been a couple of years since Joe Thunder, F.O.E. and B Blacc first stepped into the studio and recorded the highly anticipated "Drama King's" Mixtape.  I am glad to announce by popular demand, "Return of the Drama Kings"!!!  Featuring all new music with features from some of Colorado's most prolific M.C.'s (I'll save it for the anticipation).  The sequal is definetly going to raise bar due to the fact that it covers all basis of Hip Hop by fusing creativity, music, and personal experiences...
 
 
"Return of The Drama King's"...  Coming Soon!!!!
 
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D.J. Ktone Shouts out Jewell Tyme's Performance of the Nuggets Game in Ozone Magazine...
 
 

Rapquest: Denver CO   (look up May 6th page)

 

DJ K-Tone, DJ Q45, DJ Michael 5000 Watts

DJ Ktone’s annual b-day weekend was off the hook. With special guests DJ Q45, DJ Michael “5000″ Watts and DJ Dimepiece, the event reached thousands of people and was packed all 3 nights. J Holiday, E-40, Yung Berg, K’naan, and more touched the city as well. Jewell Tyme Music opened up at the Nuggets game. Be looking out for producer Scorp Dezel from CO Springs who did Young Buck’s new single “Did You Miss Me,” Mack 10 feat. Jim Jones and Lil Wayne “So Sharp,” and more. Artists Whygee, Tone Skarfo, Rockie, The Foodchain are picking up a buzz in the city. Also Sheads BBQ and Fish is now back open on 12203 E. Iliff Ave., Unit H. Go support that.
- DJ Ktone (Myspace.com/djktonedotcom)

 

 

Be on the lookout for a K-Tone/Jewell Tyme project coming this summer... - Jewell Tyme

 

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The Official Jewell Tyme Music News Letter - (May 6, 2009)
           

Three Jewell Tyme Artists Nominated
for BEST Hip-Hop MC !

 F.O.E, Karma and 800 The Jewell
  
Put Yo Box Up and VOTE for the
2009 Westword Showcase
 
Saturday, June 6th
 
Tic Toc Video Premier
+
Diamond Boiz
"Calm Before The Storm"
Mixtape Release
+
ES Nine's Instrumental LP Release
 
Pure Nightlife
 ~
2549 Welton Street
 
Also featuring live performances by 
Upset Records and 3 The Hardway
 
Recent Press:
Barack O'Karma 
 
The Colorado Rap Report reviewed Karma's Street Politics
Mixtape "Karma is now on my radar
as one of the most valuable MC's
in the state" read the article
 
Hip Hop is DEAD ...
Welcome to REAL RAP ! 

Karma is also featured in the latest  issue of The Colorado Music Buzz ~ "Its The Voice" Read the article

 
When it's time ... 
IT'S JEWELL TYME !
  
 
 
 
 
 Follow F.O.E
on Twitter ! =
 
Follow 800 The Jewell
on Twitter ! = www.twitter.com/jewelltyme  
 
Follow Savier 
on Twitter ! = 
 
Follow Young Fame
on Twitter ! =  
www.twitter.com/YoungFame87   
 
Follow Hood
on Twitter ! =
 
Follow Lil Trouble
on Twitter ! =  

 
For booking call
303-717-0941 or
303-513-9806

 
Upcoming Shows
5/08/09 ~ Too Short  ~ Aggie ~Fort Collins
5/09/09 ~  Too Short ~ Paladium
5/14/09 ~ Lil Scrappy ~ Club 303
5/22/09 ~ LIVE performance 5:00 - 9:00 A.M. on CW2
               "The Duece" ~ channel 2 Colorado ~    
6/06/09 ~ Tic Toc Video Premier + Diamond Boiz Mixtape 
                 Release  ~ Pure Nightlife
 
RETURN of The Drama Kings ...
COMING SOON !
 
Do you have Part 1 ?
 ~ The Drama Kings ~ B Blacc and F.O.E
presented by Joe Thunder and Selector Sam
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
May 14th
 
Club 303
2301 Blake St
 
Lil Scrappy
feat 
Jewell Tyme
      
                   Haven                                  Barack O'Karma
             The Side Show                              Street Politics
 www.myspace.com/haventhegreat         www.myspace.com/thunderstorm
 Available in stores NOW !               Preview & Buy NOW
 
                  
    B Blacc and F.O.E                     Jewell Tyme Music
        Drama Kings                           Music Money &
 Download FREE Now                       RoundTables
                                                      Preview & Buy NOW
 
RETURN of The Drama Kings ~ COMING SOON !
B Blacc and F.O.E 
 
          
                F.O.E.                                     800 The Jewell
    King of The Mountain                            8thooven
   Preview & Buy NOW                   Preview & Buy NOW  
GET A FREE CD ! ! 
                
Get a FREE CD when you purchase a T-shirt at any show !    
~ Jewell Tyme Music : Music Money and Roundtables
~ Barack O'Karma : Street Politics Mix Tape
~ F.O.E : King of The Mountain 
 ~ Haven : The Side Show Mixtape
~ Jewell Tyme Music : The Leak Mix Tape
 
Offer Expires: NEVER !
 
 
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Sonic Wave International show's 800 The Jewell a bit of International love...
 
(I caught this a bit late.  It was published April 4th - Jewell Tyme!!!)
 
SWI, NBC, The NBA, and THE WORLD!

Announcements That make us Proud: We're proud to announce that last weekend's performance from Sonic Wave International Recording Artist 800 the Jewell during the pregame show of the Denver Nuggets vs. the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center was a hit!

 

We're also proud to annunce the exciting new stores and mobile operators added to The Sonic Wave network:

Hulu: Hulu is a joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp that offers commercial-supported streaming video of TV shows and movies. It is currently the fourth most popular video site in the US (Washington Post) and is free to the user. Territory: US

 

Read more @ Sonic Wave International...

 
Sonic Wave International is a parent company. Sonicwaveintl.com promotes and provides content for all affiliated companies
including content from Sonic Wave America, LLC in the Sony/BMG system for the United States and Canada.
 
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Hip Hop - Rap: Spotlight: Karma – It’s The Voice
Friday, May 01, 2009
 
by 7th day  

“It’s the voice …”- Guru/Gangstarr

 

Back in the late ’80s to mid-’90s, Boston MC Guru of Gangstarr made a song dedicated to his voice. Yes, his own voice and his monotone style. His lyrics highlighted this technique and stressed the importance of the sound of his voice. This song would definitely create a stylistic standard for Rappers to come.

 

2009, and here we are in Podunk, Colorado. Until recently, no one has ever given Colorado a look in regards to signing talented musicians, but so much has changed within these last couple of years. Enter Karma. This veteran MC has been “doing the do” for 12 years in the box state and as of late has become “the face of his label Thunderstorm Entertainment,” doing numerous shows with his brethren from both Thunderstorm and Westword’s “Best Hip Hop Label,” Jewell Tyme Music. Ushered to the forefront with recognition not only from the press but also from the fans that have witnessed his passionate stage show, the MC describes his style as “unique, soulful, passionate and fearless … it comes from the core of me and you can easily identify with it.”  But what about the voice?

 

Karma can be recognized best on any one of the 11 plus releases he has played a part in by, you guessed it, his voice. The gruff, deep, expressive sound, (that can be said is the quintessential “voice of the gutter”) is used to perfection, with Karma “capturing what the producer tries to articulate.” It is human nature to compare something new to something one knows, which leaves many comparing this Colo. native to national superstar, Young Jeezy. But here’s the kicker:  While it can be seen that the unique voice stylings of each MC may be comparable sonically, Karma’s “lyrics that mirror his heart” tend to be more polished and better executed than his reality TV counterpart. Seen at its finest on his latest release, Barack OKarma Presents: Street Politics (mixed by DeeJay Tense), the wordsmith covers a range of “topics that can be seen in everyday situations” including his view of Denver.

 

“My city’s crying, so I’m out there grinding …” is just a taste of the hook on the banger “Perfect Timing.” This lyric is an example of the current state of music, but more so Hip-Hop here in our state. With people the nation over clamoring for the new hotness, artists here in Colorado are fighting everyday to get the recognition they deserve and no one more so than Karma. With tours planned in the very near future to help promote himself, of his label’s and his new project, Street Politics, Karma believes, “Denver Hip-Hop is ready to kick down doors; after the storm we weathered keys are not important. We just want our turn,” noting that he “could never leave Denver when we share the same pulse. But I will disappear to get gifts for the hood.”

This unwavering love for his people and his state is exemplified in what is his final statement, “What would a jungle be without a gorilla? Free Killa.”

 

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F.O.E. connecting with DJ A-What for new mixtape (Westword Magazine)
By Quibian Salazar-Moreno in MP3 Freeloader, Rap-Up
Friday, May. 1 2009 @ 4:22PM
F.O.E.
The Pirate Signal and Jewell Tyme Entertainment are on the other sides of the hip-hop spectrum when it comes to their respective sounds. But that didn't stop two members from each camp from getting together to throw down on a project. Jewell Tyme's F.O.E. and the Pirate Signal's DJ A-What have united for an upcoming mixtape called The Format. Executive produced with A-What's musical stylings, Format finds F.O.E. bringing the lyrical heat. Although the mixtape won't be available for a few weeks, you can get a taste of the project after the jump.
 


 
 

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

REVIEW: BARACK O KARMA
BUY THE BARACK O KARMA STREET POLITICS MIXTAPE!!!!





















Just gave a listen to the new JTM Mixtape from Rapper Karma, entitled "Barack O Karma The Street Politics Mixtape".

It was even better than I thought it would be, in fact Karma is now on my radar as one of the most valuable MC's in the state. Make SURE you pick this up. Here are some of the standout tracks on the album.



Karma ft. Duce Wyld,800 The Jewell, and F.O.E.

I'm Here: Karma Kind of Reminds me of Jeezy, in a good way.

Trapped in Memory: Ill Beat, Its got a Crazy Lo-Fi Sound like a Movie Soundtrack, Some Sci-Fi shit. Karma continues to bless the overdubs, and continues to sound like Colorado's Jeezy (in a good way).

Block Star: After a great transition out of "Trapped in Memory", this cut immediately changes up the vibe, Lil Trouble and Karma sound good together.

By the time F.O.E. jumps on the track I am already thinking this mixtape is gonna change the game in Colorado, so to speak. I'm gonna be pumpin' this over, and over, and over again.

Chevy Music: Another solo track, this one showcases a less aggressive style from Karma. He still continues to bang out some thick and well thought out overdubs, and this beat is another classic from JTM Music.

Element of Surprise: More of that cinematic production that I'm feeling. Savier takes the first verse, and perfectly introduces the son. Man, JTM has got depth, the way they continue to bring new Rappers onto the stage throughout this journey is dope, its like some old school Wu Tang shit or something. DEPTH!

Savier also produced a lot of the beats on this album!

Diamond: Probably the catchiest and most radio ready song on the album. It varies back and forth between a radio friendly hook, and some gritty, CO_Centric, Rap Music, on the verses. But when I say "catchy" I don't mean R&B, R&B and Singing is something you won't hear on a lot of JTM songs, and I respect that.

(When they do sing its on some dope "Devin The Dude" like shit, or its in a sample or a choir or something, as part of the beat.)

REAL HIP HOP!!!

Dead Or Alive: The Bon Jovi Song!

Dudes crunk up some Bon Jovi, and make an instant classic in the process. This track was the blog hit, that was all over the internet last year.

Its also a crowd pleaser, which Karma and F.O.E. have been known to perform at shows.

THAT COLORADO SOUND!

Huggin: This throwback funk beat is perfect for this semi-posse cut, it really allows you to layback and just close your eyes and focus in on each rapper over a three minute period of time.

Great song, kind of sounds like some 90's G-Funk, like it could have arrived in a time machine.

Just A Touch: Great finger snaps, every thing about this beat is... Smooth. Another radio ready song, this time one that is more aimed at the ladies (no craigslist hookers).

Classy.

Jazztrap: The song is called Jazztrap, motherfucker.

Its all about the bassline on this one.

Welcome: An Ironic name for the last song on the record. This shit right here?! Probably my favorite cut on this whole thing, this shit is as hard as if Dre and 2Pac has worked together more back in the early 90's. So its sound like The Chronic/All Eyez on Me/Daz Dillinger Beats, which is to say its a combination that hasen't really been done so perfectly, ever. And its Some COLORADO shit!

Welcome amounts to my favorite song on this whole album. A reminder that what I just listened to was a 5 star mixtape.

The album comes in at about 33 tracks, but most of them are actually 15 second drops from other JTM Music affiliates and what not, the full length songs are the meat of the album, and are rewindables through and through.

Again, make sure you check this one out. And stay tuned for much more from Jewell Tyme Music.
 
 
BONUS:


Karma ft. J Money, Vonny Loc, and B Blacc "Huggin"



Karma "Trapped in Memory"
 
Barack O'karma in Stores NOW!!!
 
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The Colorado Rap Report Reviews: F.O.E.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

REVIEW: F.O.E. "KING OF THE MOUNTAIN"
BUY IT NOW.



















This is an album review of F.O.E.'s "King of the Mountain".

F.O.E. is a rapper affiliated with Jewell Tyme Music, who has just recently won Best Rapper in Denver in the Westword.

Just the other day he opened up for the Denver Nuggets on the floor of the Pepsi Center.

Keepin you posted for 2009, F.O.E. is going to be a big deal this year.

On to the review...



F.O.E. "Back Up" (Produced by 800 The Jewell)

Back Up: This is a great intro, which invokes 2Pac "Hail Mary" in its production, and features a nice vocal orchestration throughout, great overdubbing. It only clocks in at 1:30, and every second is gripping.

Should Been Had A Deal: This song has a great message, and the feeling is just right. It sound like all the frustration that its name implies, very heartfelt. Memorable

Plastic: This is some hardcore, head nodding shit. F.O.E. really grabs your attention with his lyrics and flow, and then hands the mic to Young Doe on the second verse, who does a great job of bringing this song to a close. The song serves its purpose, separating the real from the fake.

Time On My Hands: This is my favorite song on the album, F.O.E., Meezly, and 800 The Jewell provide a memorable hook over some crystal clear hi hats and xylosynths. It goes down. The bridge in the middle (after the 1st verse), is a defining breakdown, which had me hitting rewind button.

Itz Me: This song takes more of an upbeat, DJ Quik type of feel, and B Blacc ushers in the track, which makes for a nice transition. By the time the hook starts, and the backgrounds chimed in, I had a new favorite track. But its apples and oranges, comparing this to Time On my Hands, so I guess I have two favorites.

Can't Go For That: Love the beat, maybe my favorite beat on the album. I'm a sucker for electric guitars in Hip Hop, and this shit has some nice electric guitars. The bass line is really nice.

Friend: Similar to 800 The Jewell's "CTI" with its "Amadeus Amadeus" theme this message to "All The Haters" takes on a remake of a classic, but this time its the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under The Bridge". The result is a great use of sampling, as they invoke a fan favorite into a Coloradocentric sound that sets a much more somber tone then the early nineties RHCP.

If U Da Bomb: Maybe the most radio friendly of all the songs on the album, this one sound kind of like JTM's version of "A Milli", Only I like it more than "A Milli", and it sound like some straight up Colorado Rap Music. It features B Blacc on the second verse, and he really lights that shit up, damn. The whole thing is classic. Being that this is my favorite song on the album, and being that its Radio Ready, why isn't this on MTv? Should be. The "If U Do Bomb" has been lowered, and slowered throughout the whole track, its a dope effect, done to perfection.

Overall this album has a great amount of continuity. I like how it sounds like a band, playing similar instruments throughout, with similar harmonies on each song. But every beat is well made, and each one speaks for itself. So its really a treat to listen to F.O.E. orchestrate his solo effort over and over again with all this consistent quality in the beat production.

A great introduction to the music of Jewell Tyme and F.O.E., who are currently getting ready to put out a ton of sequels, debuts, and collaborations this year.

And "If U Da Bomb" is my shit.

BONUS:




F.O.E. ft. B Blacc "If U Da Bomb" (Produced by 800 The Jewell)




F.O.E. ft. Street Lyfe "Friend" (Produced by 800 The Jewell)
 
 
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Jewell Tyme Music Opening For Young Jeezy in Des Moines, Iowa (Drake Relays) April 25th, 2009
 

 

 

 

When:

April 25 : 8 p.m.

 

Price:

$40.

 

Event Phone Number:

515-278-8888

http://www.7flags.com/

 

7 Flags Events Center

2100 N.W. 100th St.
Clive, IA 50325
515-278-8888

 
Are you coming to Iowa with us???
 
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2009 Westword Music Showcase revealed

By Dave Herrera in Music Showcase
Wednesday, Apr. 22 2009 @ 9:01AM
 
 

The 2009 Westword Music Showcase ballot has been formulated and will be included in this week's paper, which will beginning hitting stands in a few hours. Online voting will also begin later this week. In the meantime, though, as faithful readers of the Backbeat blog, we're giving you the drop. After the jump, you'll find the entire ballot for your perusal and the names of those who participated in our nominating committee (in response to a commenter from last year who asserted that we were keeping that a secret, when, in actuality, as with this year, we didn't have room to print it on the ballot and simply forgot to post it online -- our bad)…

With all do respect for all the performer nominated, I only posted the Hip Hop Nominee’s.  For a full list click here:God bless, F.O.E., Karma, and 800 The Jewell made it...  Here is the list as presented by Westword Magazine...

19. Hip-Hop MC
Dent
Distrakt
800-the-Jewell
Extra Kool
F.O.E.
Ichiban
Karma
Improv
Spoke In Wordz
Whygee
Stay Tunned!!!  Voting Begins Soon...

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Jewell Tyme Music Presents... Haven The Great in... "The Side Show!!!"  Coming Spring 09'
 
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Pic's From the April 2nd Nugget's v.s. Jazz Performance...
Once again Jewell Tyme Music as broke another barrier becoming one of the first Denver Hip Hop groups to perform and open a NBA Game between The Denver Nugget and the Utah Jazz.  The night turned out to be a complete successs with performances also by Paradox, Sista Soul, and MainLine. 
 
Jewell Tyme Music also has a list of up and coming projects for 2009 starting off with the now available "Barack O'Karma Mixtape", followed by Haven's "Side Show Mixtape", "The Return of The Drama Kings...", 800 The Jewell's "Life At 31...", F.O.E.'s "Welcome - A New Beginning", and Thunderstorm's Official "T.E.Record"
 
By: Jewell Tyme
 
Pictured below are: N. Smith (Pepsi Center), F.O.E., 800 The Jewell, Osky of Osky Ent., Aces I and Bianca of Paradox, and D.J. Tense and Main of MainLine...
Karma & F.O.E.
On The Jumbo-Tron
Haven & Street Lyfe
For More Pic's visit: http://www.myspace.com/jewelltyme
 
 
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Jewell Tyme Music Set To Perform at Pepsi Center
April 2nd 2009 before the Nationally Televised Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Game on TNT!!!  Show is from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m..  Game starts @ 8:30
 
 
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Best Rapper East of Colorado Boulevard - Best of Denver (Westword Magazine) Congrats F.O.E.!!!

March 25, 2009 - http://www.westword.com/bestof/2009/award/best-rapper-east-of-colorado-boulevard-1053562/

 

F.O.E.
"While Jewell Tyme Music may be the best hip-hop label in Colorado, the star of the label has to be F.O.E. (Father of Enemies). Last year he dropped the excellent King of the Mountain mixtape, shined on the Music, Money, and Roundtables comp and kills every venue he's booked at. He's also been tapped by ManeLine, Diamond Boiz, Joe Thunder and other notables to appear on their projects, and he rips it every time. If that's not enough, his plate is full with a new album (A New Welcome), a mixtape with B Blacc (Return of the Drama Kings) and a mixtape with DJ A-What! (The Format), plus his hands are on everything Jewell Tyme puts out." - Westword Magazine  
 
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Colorado's got the best Emcees in the Four Corners! (Colorado Music Buzz)
Posted 3/22/2009 11:31:38 AM by cdaberrant

Charlotte D Aberrant reporting here...
Last night at The Loft was OFF THE CHAIN!!
(All of you who missed it, really missed something special)!!
 
Following 3 Tha Hardway was F.O.E. (Father of Enemies) featuring Jewell TymeMusic. ( www.myspace.com/kingfoe & www.myspace.com/jewelltyme ). Who was representin'? 800 The Jewell, Karma, Street, Haven, and Savier. These boys really shook things up and we learned what time it was! *Jewell Tyme*!! I know some people broke their necks when these guys were on stage!! (At least my neck is sore this morning)!! Check 'em out again @ The Nuggets vs. Jazz game @ the Pepsi Center on April 2nd
With all do respect to all of the other performers, we only used this paragraph.
To read full story click here:
 
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Colorado Rap Report - Monday, March 16, 2009

(http://coloradorapreport.blogspot.com/2009/03/8thooven-album-review.html)

8THOOVEN ALBUM REVIEW
Buy 8thooven now.



For those of you unfamiliar with 800 The Jewell, the name says it all. Dude is a diamond in the rough, and a real treasure within the Colorado Hip Hop Community.

He is an MC, Producer, and Business Mastermind, who has quietly helped to build an empire as the Founder of Jewell Tyme Music.

His production is truly unique, and really stand out on its own amidst the rest of the Colorado beatsmiths. His raps some people say sound like 2pac, but they have that strong Jewell Tyme influence that comes from years of cross-pollination within this tight-knit Rap collective.

But enough about that, lets move on to 8Thooven.



800 The Jewel ft. Mississippi Mac "On the Ground"

8Thooven is an 18 song LP everyone should give a listen to, here are some reason why.

"On The Ground" is one of a handful of songs on the album which really serves to show and prove to the listener that this dude truly is a great Beat Composer worthy of the name 8Thooven. A perfect combination of Church Organ, Classical Piano, and Orchestral Strings is interweaved throughout this bangin track. Not to be outshined by his own beat work, 800 bangs it up every which way for a good minute straight, before calling on Mississippi Mac to finish it off. Its certified Dope.

"CTI" is one of many songs on this album that remains dope while incorporating tongue in cheek musical references which exhibit 800's grasp on the history of music in its many forms.

On this one he borrows from the Soundtrack to Amadeus, reworking the melody, harmony, and yes even the lyrics and refrain to the theme of the legendary Mozart biopic, in the same way that The Simpsons did with "Dr. Zaius".

It could have came off as a joke, because it is funny, but it was done with such an earnest approach that you will find yourself singing along with the hook while thinking to yourself "man this shit is dope!"

"3 Drinks" is (LOL), actually about smoking weed. Its also THE HIT. It starts off with some wild ass percussion and drums, on some real stripped down shit, and then kicks it up even another notch with some insane staccato piano stabs. The whole time dudes are laying down classic lines that express their love for the weed.

"Still" is probably our favorite song on the album. It drops in out of nowhere after opening with nothing but the drums with an ill testimonial ("First name 8, last name the Jewell!"). This is just a classic anthem, one of those testimonial jams from a real dude/producer/rapper of which there are so few out there doing it.

"8Strumental" is a really special track. Like the "Quik's Groove" series from DJ Quik, who 800 lists as a major influence on his production, this jam is the lone instrumental track on the album, and for good reason, it really speaks for itself without the help of an MC. It's dope that 800 had the wherewithall to select this song to be the standout instrumental track for his album, because it is perfect for just that.

The title track, "8thooven" really ties the concept together. 800 speaks on his respect for Beethoven and why Beethoven is dope, and then gets into his own keyboard, doing what is easily as good as the best piano work on the whole album. This is another one of the best songs on the album.

A couple other tracks to check out are "Alright" (as in this beat makes you feel Alriiiiiight, giggity), and "A Dedication" which features some more top notch percussion work by 800, including some massive conga rollls, and some slick Hi Hats.

"A Dedication" also features 800 in what might be his most viscous flow on the album, he is really in the pocket on this one, and unleashes an extra amount of havoc on the mic.

Overall this whole album is just one more classic JTM release, of which we hope to be reviewing many of in the near future. Props.

BONUS:

Press Play.


800 The Jewell ft. F.O.E., Street, and Meezly "3 Drinks"



800 The Jewell ft. B Blacc and Allison Wright "Still"  
 
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Hip Hop - Rap: SPOTLIGHT - F.O.E. Is Oh So Professional!
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Sunday, March 01, 2009
by Nicole Cormier (Colorado Music Buzz)                  

Never had it been so apparent how ill equipped I am as a journalist until the day I interviewed Denver MC, F.O.E. What I was lacking was a tape recorder, a video camera, or anything that could record the hilarity that ensued, because my pen and pad didn’t cut it. F.O.E. or Father Of Enemies is an ultimate entertainer; ask him, he’ll tell you about how he was turned away from modeling, comedy and producing for “being too professional.” Seriousness is not one of F.O.E.’s many talents, and I left our interview with my cheek and stomach muscles sore from laughing so much. 

 

F.O.E.’s comedic appeal crosses over to his extremely entertaining stage show. His presence is captivating, not only because of his movie star grin and humorous voice manipulations, but also because of the raw lyrical ability that he possesses. My first introduction to his live performance was on ManeLine’s, “The Struggle,” and his voice and charisma had the whole crowd hooked. 

 

Though he’s beyond funny, don’t let that fool you. His name is F.O.E. for a reason; he is upfront and lets people know how he feels. This is apparent in his hard, aggressive and honest flow.  Many would classify his music style as Gangsta Rap, but he is conscious of what he speaks on, and tells a valid story. His appealing voice and uninhibited cadence makes his tracks interesting and catchy. “What’s Fear” from King of the Mountain displays his lyrical and vocal range, and is my favorite track so far. Though his straightforward personality may have burnt bridges in the past, he is looking to become a more immersed member of the Colorado Hip-Hop community.  Willing to collaborate with anybody and everybody, he will force other artists to step their game up. “F.O.E. will make you get on your toes” (800 the Jewell). 

 

F.O.E. has many projects coming up in the next few months: The Format, a mix tape with DJ AWhat! is going to be something completely different, and full of surprises. Return of the Drama Kings, with B Blacc and Joe Thunder will be his typical style, and keep his harder fans satisfied.  His solo LP, A New Beginning, is also due out this year, and having heard a few tracks from this album I can confidently say that this will be the one that gains him community attention.

 

I can’t speak about F.O.E. without mentioning his Rap family: Jewell Tyme Music. JTM is the label he represents, and is the hardest working group of individuals in the game. This was proved when they were voted Denver’s Best Hip-Hop Label by Westword, in 2008. JTM is a music corporation of sorts, with studios scattered all over the metro area. They specialize in making quality music in several genres, including Blues, Soul, R&B and Gospel, but Hip-Hop is their passion. JTM has a healthy roster of 14 heavy hitters: 800 the Jewell, F.O.E., Karma, Savier, J Money, Street, Hood, B Blacc, Haven, Trouble, Fame, Duce Wyld, Meezly, and Joe Thunder. This squad of MCs and producers keeps busy, dropping mix tapes and albums frequently. Available to pick up now is F.O.E.’s King of the Mountain, Karma’s Barack O’Karma-Street Politics, and JTM’s Music, Money & Roundtables. F.O.E. was my first introduction to JTM, but now that I’m in the know it is my mission to let Colorado in on, as 800 the Jewell put it, “Denver’s best kept secret.”

 

F.O.E. and Jewell Tyme Music are working hard to bring their stories to the fans of Colorado, as well as making JTM a household name and prove that they are here to stay. “I just want people to know I’m here and I’m not going anywhere” (F.O.E.). As for me, next time I will be sure to invest in a tape recorder, so that I can share the entertainment with all of you!

 

LIVE:  March 13th / Bender’s Tavern

           March 14th / Luna’s

 

http://MySpace.com/KingFOE

http://www.FatherofEnemies.com

http://www.MySpace.com/JewellTyme

 

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Jewell Tyme Music's Karma says 'Vote for the Hood' (Westword Magazine)

By Quibian Salazar-Moreno in Rap-Up
Friday, Feb. 27 2009 @ 4:13PM

http://www.myspace.com/thunderstorm 
The first release from Jewell Tyme Music in 2009 is from rapper Karma in the form of a mixtape called Barack O'Karma: Street Politics. It's mixed by DJ Tense of ManeLine and features appearances from the entire Jewell Tyme roster, including F.O.E., Haven, and 800 the Jewell. The project is slated to hit local stores on Monday, March 2, with the option of downloading through iTunes and CD Baby. Check out a taste after the jump.
 

 Jewell Tyme Music Ready to Release Barack O'Karma
 Feb. 4th, 2009
 

Karma is a artist who truely has his own sound and style.  As head of Thunderstorm Entertainment, Karma has guided his thuggaz through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the music business.  He, along with other Thunderstorm artist Trouble, Fame, Killa' Guerilla, and S.O. found a second home at Jewell Tyme Music (JTM) which has ignited a fire in the urban music market in Colorado.  

 

Karma makes his debut entrance into the music game with his Mixtape: "Street Politics" which features some of Colorado's finest talent such as Track's from producers such as Quest, S.O., and 800 The Jewell.  His mixtape also contains features from Colorado legends such as Allison Wright, A-Co, Joe Thunder, Haven, F.O.E., Duce Wyld, Hood, Street Lyfe, and many more...

 

Definetly and album you want to add to a historical collection
 

 
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Jewell Tyme Music Presents... 
Music, Money, and Rountables
The first debut album from the Jewell Tyme Family.  Includes the smash hit's, "Dem Jeans", "Tic Toc", and "Hustlin': 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                  
 

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F.O.E. (Father of Enemies) - Opening for the Nappy Roots (Food Chain)
 
F.O.E. (Father of Enemies) has been very busy in the Colorado music scene.  He has opened for numerous Major Show's including: Bone Thug's N' Harmony, David Banner, and a list of other venues around the United States.  F.O.E. truely has become a leader and continue's to build with great passion and respect for his fellow label mates.  F.O.E., has developed his own personal, action packed stage performance, his own rap technique, and has captivated audiences every time he has touched the stage. 
 
Last year, he (F.O.E.) released his "King of the Mountain" - Mixtape, which did very well and added another classic to the JTM portfolio.  The Mixtape featured Young Doe, Makk Beez, Karma, and a host of others.  It also included production from Chase da Kat, 800 The Jewell, and a few new comers...
 
If ya don't have it, get it...
 
F.O.E. is the Man!!!
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Westword Rap Up: Jewell Tyme Music Pushing "Music, Money, and Roundtables"...
By Quibian Salazar-Moreno
Fri. Dec, 26, 2008
 
 
The Jewell Tyme Music family put out a nice collection of releases this year, but one of the most robust projects was the compilation album Music, Money, and Roundtables, which features the entire Jewell Tyme roster and then some.The album is at your local indie stores now, but in case you're sleeping, check out the choise cuts after the jump.
 
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Westword Rap Up: 800 The Jewell offers a sneak peek into 2009
By Quibian Salazar - Moreno
Thursday, Dec. 18th 2008
This year 800 the Jewell's record label, Jewell Tyme Music, was named the Best Hip-Hop Label in Denver and in 2009, he's hoping to retain the title. To get fans amped for the upcoming year, 800, who hasn't released a new album in two years, sent us a sneak peek of what to expect in 2009. Be forewarned, the following track is meant to rattle trunks while cruisin' up and down Federal and Colfax Blvds. Check it out after the jump:

 

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Other Jewell Tyme News Feeds:
 
Over the Weekend...Ichiban, F.O.E., Dent, Spoke In Wordz, Debajo Del Agua, Infinite Mindz, 3 the Hardway, ManeLine, Umconscious, DJ Cysko Rokwel and DJ Quote @ Westword Music Showcase
Westword Music Showcase - Sat. June 14, 2008
 
F.O.E. took the stage next and kicked out his most familiar songs like, “FOE,” Colorado anthem “Tha Box,” and the riot-starting “Tic-Toc.” F.O.E. came through with Jewell Tyme family members Karma, Street, Savier, Haven and label boss 800 the Jewell, who all got a little bit of microphone time, once again proving why they’re considered one of the best hip-hop labels out of Colorado.
 
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Friday Rap-Up: F.O.E., Rock the Bells Tour, Nas, EPMD
Friday, Apr. 25 2008
For the last decade or so, F.O.E. (Father of Enemies) has steadily been putting in work, first as a member of the group Hilltop Click, then as a solo artist and now as vice president of Jewell Tyme Records. But just because he’s helping run one of Colorado’s most promising record labels doesn’t mean he’s slacking on the music side. He’s releasing a new project called King of the Mountain, this week culminating with a release party on Saturday April 26 at the Snake Pit, 608 East 13th Avenue.

“The King of the Mountain project is an album to in a way introduce myself,” F.O.E. said. “It’s being released before my official album because most of the songs have features, but are still good songs. It’s all original work, no industry beats. I did the album in mixtape fashion, with DJ KDJ mixing and hosting it. You can expect a lot of street shit. The album addresses my thoughts on the industry, life struggles, all the way to my undeniable infatuation with lady green.”

As far as Jewell Tyme is concerned, last year saw only a few releases but 2008 is looking to flood the streets with new music. Along with King of the Mountain the label is also releasing in May Music Money & Roundtables, a compilation featuring various artists associated with Jewell Tyme mixtapes from Haven, Karma, Duce and F.O.E.’s album Welcome: A New Beginning in August. But what F.O.E. is really passionate about is uniting the Denver hip-hop scene, which seems to be divided regions and sound.

“I feel the divide is bull! We have artists in Denver who seem to put themselves in certain circles and only mess with those people in those circles,” he said. “We seem scared to venture out of our comfort zone, afraid to listen and work with someone we don't know, feel uncomfortable to put other artists on shows. If you look at a lot of local shows you will start to see a pattern, groups coming with their own small crowd rocking the show and then leaving as soon as they get off stage and who follows? Their crowd. We all yell ‘we need support’ but don't support our own. We expect people to stand up for us, but don't wanna give the same in return. It hurts to know that you can go to another city and be well recieved by the fans and radio but not get the same here.”

“It’s not really about what can be done to change it, but what needs to be done,” he continued. “We need the promoters to start looking all over the city for the best people to be in their shows, we need intermingling of fans, and we need to have people like me and Julox on the same bill as Maneline and Spoke In Wordz. We need more people networking and working with different artists. We need to have features from other camps on albums. We need to express to our fans that it is ok to like other artists in the city. Although their loyalty is appreciated it is also sometimes a bad look to have everyone walk away! If more people were able to hear us more people would respect the music. I love my city and I know they love me back....we just can't be afraid to show our love!”

F.O.E. along with The Pirate Signal, Julox, T.E., B Blacc, City Block and ACO will be performing at the King of the Mountain CD Release Party at the Snake Pit, 608 East 13th Avenue on Saturday April 26 at 9 p.m.

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Friday Rap-Up: 25 Colorado Rappers Spit on One Song

Friday, Apr. 18 2008

Check out DJ Joe Thunders Weekly Blog Spot at: http://boxstatemusic1.blogspot.com/ or

www.myspace.com/joethizzy

 

Joe Thunder isn’t known for his skills behind the mic. He isn’t known for creating hot beats either. He’s more likely to just listen to records than mix and scratch them. And you’ll catch him nodding his head before he’d bust out in a backspin. So what does Joe Thunder really do? He’s a Colorado hip-hop ambassador. He reaches way out to East Denver, grabs a rapper or two, heads to West Denver to tap a producer, goes up north or down south to snatch another rapper and then puts them all in the studio together and tells them to create.

And it’s been working. The results have been a collection of mixtape-style compilations featuring rappers and producers from across Colorado giving the listener a pretty good sampling of what Colorado hip-hop has to offer. And most of the time the music is free.

But now Joe is making Colorado hip-hop history by somehow finagling 25 Colorado rappers to appear on a single song. That doesn’t even happen in the national hip-hop scene nowadays. That’s probably why it took so long to get it done.

“Almost a year,” Joe Thunder. “We started recording it then we hit a few bumps in the road; some of the verses were not lining up right. We had to record some of it over. The hard part was getting it just right making sure the flows were tight all the way through, just keeping people interested throughout the whole track.”

The song, “Mile High Kings”, is just over 10 minutes long and features some recognizable names, some up and comers but also omitting some very well-known Colorado rappers like Dent, Spoke In Wordz, Maneline and several others. But hey, Joey said he tried to get as many people as he could.

“I called all the heavy hitters to get down on this project some people were down, some people weren’t, some people said they were down but never came through,” Joe said. “A lot of people always want to get down and this track was the perfect opportunity for me to reach out to them. I had to make a lot of phone calls. I’ve worked with most of the people on the track before so it was nothing for them to jump on the track.”

The song is featured on the upcoming album, Go for Broke, dropping in a couple of weeks. Plus Thunder has a compilation album, a project with B Blacc and Deca, and new projects with Jewell Tyme artists 800 The Jewell, F.O.E. and Meezly coming in the near future along with a sequel to “Mile High Kings” featuring even more local artists.

“I just want to get it out to as many people as possible, and let everyone know what Colorado Hip Hop is all about,” he said.

Isn’t that what ambassadors are supposed to do?


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D.J. Bedz show's JTM some luv on White Shadow Radio Mixtape Vol. 1

 

We could not Thank D.J. Bedz enough for including us (JTM) with his incredible collection of legendary mixtape's.  It was a complete honor and this is just the begining.  Hopefully, we can get together again and keep the heat comin'!!!

 

 

TRACKLIST

1 Intro / DJ Bedz
2 In The Bay We HustlinÆ (Remix) / Errelevent feat. Dem Hoodstarz, San Quinn,
The Jacka, & Messy Marv
3 Before I Let Go (Freestyle) / 50 Cent
4 Hustlin /Jewell Tyme / 800 The Jewell
5 Bad As Hell / U.G.K. feat. Akon
6 AinÆt Real AinÆt Right / ManeLine
7 Hi Hater (Remix) / Maino feat. T.I., Swizz Beatz, Plies, Jadakiss, & Fabolous
8 No Look / Soul Food
9 Just Ride / Dent feat. Sol Powa & D.O.
10 Premier Tribute / Joell Ortiz
11 From The D / D12
12 Can It Be / Murs
13 Money Make The World Go Round / G-Unit
14 Listen Up / Cold Heat feat. O.C.
15 All In One (5 Mics) / Reks feat. LilÆ Fame
16 Follow The Dollar / Capone-N-Noreaga
17 Down NÆ Out / Nappy Roots
18 Dear Summer (Freestyle) / Stat Quo
19 Catch 22 / Tony Yayo
20 Hate On Me / Lloyd Banks
21 Chain Swang / Kasanova feat. Gorilla Zoe
22 Where It At / Glasses Malone feat. LilÆ Wayne
23 Outro / DJ Bedz
24 DJ Bedz Podcast Commercial / DJ Bedz


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