Jonwayne (Stones Throw)

[ardamus]

http://potholesinmyblog.com/download-jo ... -morrison/

Out of all the artists on here, I’d argue that Stones Throw Records rapper-producer Jonwayne is the one you probably already know. But that’s OK, because if you are familiar with him, hopefully this will serve as a reminder to play his music today, tomorrow, and so on. That sentiment is especially relevant seeing how he recently released (July 30) a fantastic new project, Cassette 3: The Marion Morrison Mixtape, that’s his strongest effort to date.

Marion Morrison is contemplative, visceral, and lyrically nimble while maintaining the purity of a traditional rap mixtape. He jacks a few beats from the likes of Don Cannon, Madlib, and J Dilla, all of which serve a clearly stated purpose. On “Numbers on the Hoard”, for example, Jonwayne lifts Cannon’s beat from Pusha T‘s “Numbers on the Board” and makes it his own with braggadocious rhymes spit through gritted teeth. Elsewhere, the multi-talented artist delivers one of the year’s strongest songs with “Altitude”. Backed by his and Mndsgn‘s dreamy production, Jonwayne allows a meditative glimpse into his brain and outlook on life. It’s honest, thoughtful and altogether refreshing, much like the remainder of Marion Morrison.—Andrew Martin

https://soundcloud.com/stonesthrow/jonwayne-ode-to-mortality

[drizzle]

for some reason I can't get into this dude, despite teh fact that he's clearly talented, makes music that's generally up my alley and collaborates with other artists I like. it just never connects with me, not sure why

[ScholarWenis]

A strong Hell Nah.

[AWAE]

for some reason I can't get into this dude, despite teh fact that he's clearly talented, makes music that's generally up my alley and collaborates with other artists I like. it just never connects with me, not sure why

because he makes buck 65 look like big daddy kane

[drizzle]

yea he is really really really white.... which shouldn't really matter but still

[Ned Ryerson]

i like some of his beats a lot. his voice and flow are all right but his rhymes feel like a watered down DOOM. voted yeah but i'm on fence

[AWAE]

yea he is really really really white.... which shouldn't really matter but still

i was talking more so his charisma.. lol at this being their replacement for madlib

[unclebengi]

Agree w/ Drizz more or less, I like his beats, but have never been able to get into his raps. I cringe when people compare him to DOOM.

[Ned Ryerson]

i agree, there's no comparison. i feel like he wants to be DOOM though. both his delivery and the way he structures his rhymes is similar

[siLLy KiD]

i feel like he wants to be DOOM though. both his delivery and the way he structures his rhymes is similar

first thing that came to mind. i fucks with anything at least once on ST though.

[Blockhead]

I think he's pretty good. I hear the doom comparisons. Obviously an influence.

[TheTed]

Pre-Cassette 3 I'd agree with Drizzle and Bengi but I think he stepped his game up on his latest tape. I agree that the DOOM comparisons don't help his cause - especially when he invites the comparisons himself. Despite that, Cassette 3 is in my top 10 for the year so far.

[artMajor]

Not hearing the doom, hearing Warcloud on codeine. BMO Is the highlight of that track next to the pianer

[jukeboxvandal]

[EichTurner]

Not hearing the doom, hearing Warcloud on codeine.

this.

voted yes..

[ALASKA]

I was just about to post this. dude is tight.

[mishk]

He gets my vote

Like his beats more but his rhymes are growing on me

[TheTed]

'Rap Album One' to be released October 29

Stream of album track 'Reflection':
https://soundcloud.com/stonesthrow/jonwayne-reflection

Track List:

1. After The Calm
2. You Can Love Me When I’m Dead
3. Find Me In The Future
4. The Come Up pt. 1 ft. Scoop Deville
5. The Come Up pt. 2 (prod. Scoop Deville)
6. Yung Grammar
7. Reflection
8. Zeroh’s Song ft. Zeroh
9. How To Be A Gemini
10. Black Magic (prod. Scoop Deville)
11. Sandals

[DJCommunist]

I'll check him out from now on; i liked altitude, and bullshit, ritz, ode to mortality

[T Rav]

I think he's pretty good. I hear the doom comparisons. Obviously an influence.

Congrats on the love making.

[Blockhead]

I think he's pretty good. I hear the doom comparisons. Obviously an influence.

Congrats on the love making.

WAT

[TheTed]

Second single from Rap Album One - 'The Come-Up Pt.1' feat. Scoop Deville

https://soundcloud.com/stonesthrow/jonwayne-the-come-up

[sleazy_j]

best track i've heard so far. i actually like his live versions better than the album version, even his voice performing live. such an ill beat though.

i saw him and mount kimbie last week. it was a good show. the non-rap crowd enjoyed his set heavily. he did a rap during mount kimbie's set, also.
plus, i copped all three cassettes.

[mishk]

Not sure why but this track reminds me of Brother ali

Good rhymes and great beats

[WiCkEd22]

He's talented, sure, but hell no I ain't listening to this guy...



And here's another WONDERFUL pic of Jonwayne, who's on the right... hahaha

[sleazy_j]

i'm sure everyone here already knew what he looked like.

[Req]

its like... its like dude is the Clayton Bigsby of hip-hop dorks....

[Ned Ryerson]

any one listen to the album yet? it's out today. about half way through and i'm enjoying it so far. seems like he's moved past biting DOOM

and wicked, wayne posted a thread about him from ughh.com's forum to his facebook page and said "This is why I try not to google myself anymore. Everything that's wrong with music culture, let alone hip hop, is presented here" Thoughts?

[panty_inspector]

just heard some of his songs for the first time, kinda sounds like rappin duke to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85G5SI5Nu3s

[TheTed]

any one listen to the album yet? it's out today. about half way through and i'm enjoying it so far

I like it but think I prefer the last Cassette mixtape.

and wicked, wayne posted a thread about him from ughh.com's forum to his facebook page and said "This is why I try not to google myself anymore. Everything that's wrong with music culture, let alone hip hop, is presented here" Thoughts?

at Wicked getting called out as being "everything that's wrong with music culture, let alone hip hop".