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A 6 song EP that’s a little softer, a lot more personal and no one gets murdered. There will be a lyric book for you. Maybe some hidden things. Okay. There’s a hidden song. You can find out when you will get it in this package. Just look. It’s in there. jeannie. by Jean Grae
Read moreHEY! HEY, EVERYBODY IT’S ME! Here is Gotham Down Deluxe. For those of you who like your story a liiiiittle more in story form, it might be easier for you to follow it this way. And just all in one place. Handy, right? Also, a couple of songs have been reworked. Gotten the business. Then there’s some interludes, and other fun stuff going on. Time traveling assassins be making mad music, yo. Sheesh. Thanks for purchasing. Please share your knowledge of my existence with a friend. – Jean Grae Gotham Down Deluxe by Jean Grae
Read moreAnother one off of Jean’s forthcoming “GOTHAM DOWN: cycle II: LEVIATHAN” project. Pre-order here. You should probably google the title of this song. In the continuing non-linear fashion of Gotham Down, the story goes on. Or ends. Or begins. FIGURE IT OUT! GOTHAM DOWN: cycle II: LEVIATHAN by Jean Grae
Read moreThe first song I’m releasing from “GOTHAM DOWN: cycle II: Leviathan”. You can have it for free, OR, pay me if you want to. – Jean Grae FUCKERY LEVEL 3000 by Jean Grae
Read more“I think all of our past, present and future spaces are intertwined, all folded into each other. If you change your present, it changes your future and your past. If you recognized that you had the ability to knowingly jump around in space-time, you would definitely shift things, either for the best or not. Basically, it’s a kick-ass story about the good and evil within us, our abilities to do superhuman things, and the understanding of our place in the multiverse. And boys.” Grae describes the project as complicated and as simple as that. Gotham Down: cycle 1:Love In Infinity (Lo-Fi) by Jean Grae
Read moreSpeaking to Dory Greenberg for Three/21 Media, Jean speaks on trying her hand at comedy, an upcoming web comedy she’s writing called Life of Jeanie, her role in the indie film Big Words, her Cake Or Death album and more.
Read moreJean Grae gives her 2 cents on Beyonce’s controversial new single “Bow Down / I Been On“. She also does a performance after the jump.
Read moreDa Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Tomorrow marks the 16th anniversary off B.I.G.’s tragic death. So, it’s only right we set things off with a lil Biggie special! Part 2 follows on Monday. R.I.P. Christopher George Latore Wallace. Record Of The Day: Drake – 5AM In Toronto Playlist The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Lil Kim & Puff Daddy – Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Eminem – Dead Wrong The Notorious B.I.G. – I Got A story To Tell The Notorious B.I.G. – One More Chance (Stay With Me Remix) The Notorious B.I.G. feat R. Kelly – Fuck You Tonight The Notorious B.I.G. feat. 112 – Sky’s The Limit The Notorious B.I.G. – Ni**as Tyler, The Creator – Domo 23 **Record Of The Day** Drake – 5AM In Toronto J. Cole feat. Miguel – Power Trip J. Cole feat. Missy Elliott – Nobody’s Perfect Kendrick Lamar feat. Mary J. Blige – Now Or Neva 50 Cent feat. Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd – We Up Jean Grae – Special Substantial feat. Steph The Sapphic Songstress – Golden Lady [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 08.03.13.mp3] Download here
Read moreHere’s a new joint from Jean Grae. Enjoy! Comedian/actor/filmmaker/writer DC Pierson’s new young adult novel Crap Kingdom is out today, and to celebrate its release, he gathered up a bunch of talented hip-hop and indie rock artists to contribute to a compilation of cuts inspired by the book titled Songs For Crap Kingdom. In particular, check out Jean Grae’s Crap Kingdom-inspired song “Special,” where Grae sets it off over an ultra-chill beat, “In a world full of bodies that are moving through the world like a movie intro/Introspect, yeah, shuffling alongside, keep feathers unruffled/I fly below the radar even though I know I can soar.” via Complex
Read moreJean Grae dug into her crates and decided to compile 10 unreleased records from 2004-2010 into a new album called “Dust Ruffle (Songs I Found Under My Bed)”. Ecstatic that you’re all listening to the streamed Dust Ruffles! Would be infinitely more ecstatic if you purchased it. jeangrae.bandcamp.com — JeanGrae (@JeanGreasy) January 2, 2013 Dust Ruffle by Jean Grae
Read moreJean Grae’s self filmed, directed and edited dark, noir like full length video for her latest single, “Kill Screen.” A prequel? A sequel? Both? Look for the hidden messages in between frames.
Read more540 words. 683 syllables. 52.54 syllables per sentence. Rappity Rap. #KillScreen
Read moreIn March 2012, Kweli hosted a showcase with Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch and Bun B and at the SXSW conference in Austin. For those who think lyricism is passé, check out the reception Jean gets for “Uh Oh,” or when Pharoahe performs “Still Standing” from his excellent album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). Mainstream appeal or not, these artists know how to rock a crowd. Watch Talib talk about his role as an artist, musician and activist. After the jump, Live From the Lot: Jean Grae “Uh Oh” featuring Talib Kweli.
Read moreExtended version of Pharoahe Monch & Jean Grae’s experiences in South Africa while at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Fans can watch live performance footage from the show, plus get a behind the scenes look at Pharoahe Monch’s “Haile Selassie Karate” music video shoot.
Read morePharoahe Monch & Jean Grae experience South Africa while at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Fans can watch live performance footage from the show, plus get a behind the scenes look at Pharoahe Monch’s “Haile Selassie Karate” music video shoot.
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