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Dubcnn is always keen to introduce talented new artists to our readers and today is no different. One of the hottest Hip-Hop artists and songwriters emerging from the WestCoast at present is an artist that has been grinding for some time now ghost-writing and recording material to hit the public with.
Los Angeles’ own Jeff Jones is what many will see as a breath of fresh air to the game. With his adaptable style, listener friendly tone and ability to flow over an array of beats we are putting money on Jeff Jones becoming a playlist regular over the coming 12 months.
Having put in work behind the scenes Jeff Jones feels he is ready to take the game by storm in 2007. With his partner Solo of Midwest City, known to the industry as Wryters Block, he has worked alongside and written for some of the hottest producers and artists in the game including Trick Daddy, Christina Milian, Chingy and Paul Wall. He has also recently collaborated with hit producers including Jonathan “JR” Rotem, Jazze Pha, and Eric Hudson.
His debut mixtape “I Smell Smoke Volume 1” hosted by LAﾒs finest DJ Felli Fel of Power 106 and the Heavy Hitters, is out now. The release takes you on a journey through the street hustle and the music industry and features appearances from Ne-Yo, D. Woods of Danity Kane, new R&B group Midwest City (Universal Motown) and label mates LAX Boyz (One Recordings). On the production tip “I Smell Smoke Volume 1” features the sound of hit producer Poli Paul who has worked for artists such as Chingy and The Black Eyed Peas.
Below you can see the full mixtape tracklist for “I Smell Smoke Volume 1” as well as six tracks to preview. We urge you to check these out and support Jeff Jones in 2007 and beyond.
01) Intro – DJ Felli Fel
02) M.U.S.I.C.
03) Me And Mrs. Jones (Feat. D. Woods of Danity Kane)
04) I Said So (Feat. RCS)
05) Ain’t No Comparison
06) 10 Step Hustle
07) Strait Spit (Feat. M.E.)
08) Beatin Up Da Block (Produced By Poli Paul)
09) I Smell Smoke (Produced By Poli Paul)
10) So Many Tears
11) Anything
12) Yeeah (Feat. LAX Boyz)
13) Cheatin’ On U (Feat. Ne-Yo) (Produced By Poli Paul)
14) Freestyle
15) Lay My Head Down
16) Let Me F**k
17) Money
18) No No No
19) Nigga What (Feat. Midwest City)
20) Nike Airs & Crispy T’s (Feat. Poli Paul)
21) Hold Up, Wait A Minute (Feat. Midwest City)
22) 12 To 1 (Feat. Tha Grinch)
23) Everyday
24) 5th Squad Anthem (Produced By TW “T-Dubb”)
25) I Wrote This R&B Shit
26) Outro – DJ Felli Fel
In related news Jeff Jones can be heard on the soundtrack for the upcoming film 4 Life, an urban drama starring Wood Harris (The Wire) and Elise Neal (Hustle & Flow, All of Us) as well as on
the track Hey Ma from Midwest Cityﾒs album scheduled to drop later this year.
Stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest news and media from Jeff Jones as he continues to work on his solo album “God Given” which is due out later this year – this talented artist and songwriter is certainly one to watch. In the meantime check im out via his official MySpace page.
