Live Video: Jake One Feat. Freeway and Brother Ali - "The Truth"

Taken from Jake One's performance at Fifth Element, and spotted at the Rhymesayers blog. It's Jake One performing "The Truth" with one Brother Ali. Watch it at the top of the post.

Video: Jake One Feat. Brother Ali - "The Truth"

Video: Brother Ali and Jake One on KUBE 93 Seattle

Jake One & Brother Ali on KUBE 93's Sound Session (Part 1 of 2) from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.


Jake One & Brother Ali on KUBE 93's Sound Session (Part 2 of 2) from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.

Download: Jake One - "The Truth" (feat. Brother Ali and Freeway)

Minneapolis rapper Brother Ali and rap producer extraordinaire Jake One recently stopped by the studios of KUBE 93 to discuss the new Jake One record, titled White Van Music, amongst other topics. The session was from a while back, but Ali just dropped the video on his MySpace blog today. Watch it at the top of the post. Those of you who want a podcast of the session can download it here.

For another White Van Music treat, watch Elzhi and Royce da 5'9" perform their featured track "Glow" below.



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Video: Jake One/Rhymesayers Single Contest

Jake One explains all in the video above.

Brother Ali Talks About Jake One's White Van Music

Jake One Announces New Mixtape, Fifth Element In-Store

Download: Jake One - "The Truth" (feat. Freeway and Brother Ali)

10.07.2008
JAKE ONE "WHITE VAN MUSIC" IN STORE & RELEASE PARTY!
Venue: Fifth Element
Address: 2411 Hennepin Ave. S.
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Phone: 612-377-0044
Doors: 5:00PM
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free!

Live Production by Jake One
Hosted By Brother Ali
Special Appearance by I Self Devine
Music By DJ King Otto
Live Beat Battle: Lazerbeak VS Medium Zach (Of Big Quarters)!
Open CDJs for local producers (showcase your beats!)

Spotted at the Rhymesayers News Page

In addition to watching veteran producer Jake One perform songs from his upcoming debut solo LP White Van Music, you can download a brand new mixtape from the hip-hop guru. Download the "Great Beat Writer" mixtape here.

Jake One MySpace Page

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Jake One and Brother Ali Post Behind The Scenes Footage of "The Truth"

Jake One & Brother Ali - White Van Music from Three/21 Films on Vimeo.

Spotted over at the Brother Ali MySpace Blog.

New Jake One - "The Truth" (feat. Brother Ali and Freeway")

Download: Jake One - "The Truth" (feat. Brother Ali and Freeway)

You may know Seattle hip-hop producer Jake One from his work with an impressive array of rap artists, including De La Soul, Nas, 50 Cent (which makes sense, what with being a member of the G-Unit production team) and MF Doom. In his many years in the game, One has managed quite an impressive resume. A document that does not, however, include solo artists.

Needless to say, that has changed. On October 7th, Jake One will release his debut album in front of the mic. It's called White Van Music, and it will be released via Rhymesayers, the Minneapolis label that also debuted the first single, "The Truth". The song features a verse from Brother Ali, who knows a thing or two about the truth, specifically its location. In contrast to Ali's reggae-derived sonic rabble-rousing, the beats here are a little more chill, letting the verses from Freeway and Ali take the spotlight. There's a distinctly gospel vibe here, whether is the preacher tone that the Brother takes in his verses, or the haunting harmonies hovering in the background. The focus point here, obviously, is the beat, and Jake One has created another set of rhythms that should look impressive against the rest of his diverse sonic portfolio. Listen to "The Truth" at the top of the post.

Here's the tracklist for White Van Music:

01. I’m Coming feat. Black Milk & Nottz
02. Gangsta Boy feat. M.O.P.
03. The Truth feat. Freeway & Brother Ali
04. Turn It Down
05. God Like feat. D. Black
06. Bless The Child feat. Little Brother
07. Oh Really feat. Posdnuos & Slug
08. Hi
09. Trap Door feat. MF DOOM
10. Dead Wrong feat. Young Buck
11. Kissin' The Curb feat. Bishop Lamont & Busta Rhymes
12. How We Ride feat. Freeway
13. White Van feat. Alchemist, Evidence & Prodigy
14. Big Homie Style feat. J. Pinder, GMK & Spaceman
15. Scared feat. Blueprint
16. Great Sound
17. Get 'Er Done feat. MF DOOM
18. Feelin' My Shit feat. Casual
19. Soil Raps feat. Keak Da Sneak
20. Glow feat. eLZhi & Royce Da 5'9"
21. R.I.P.
22. Home feat. Vitamin D, C Note, Maine & Ish

White Van Music is out Oct. 7th.

Jake One MySpace Page

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