Jay

J-wanz has a style that transcends any typical genre, this world renown lyricist approaches the west coast style of rap with soulful reggae tongue twister hooks, a melodic flow and possesses melodic Afro-Caribbean undertones with a gangster flare.Born in the the SF Bay and grew up in Oakland Cali, J-wanz is one of the most prolific song writers, singers and rappers that the world has been waiting for.Being the co-founder of the former group The Siggnett Possee a 6 song EP produced by Peanut Butter Wolf (Then Chris Cut) back in 1995. He and his partner D-Flat along with investor Jedi Warrior put out an album that sold 20,000 copies out of the trunk in the town from East Oakland to Texas (along side of other up and coming rappers such as Big EL a.k.a El Dogg, Techneek and T-Mack and Ugly Nigga just to name a few.)The Siggnett Possee featured hit songs like The BBQ, FAB and Chocolate Girls.He also featured on Frisco's underground Do or Die compelation project produced by Herb Partlow and Cedrick Jonae.Singing on various hooks like the song Hen dog nite, rapping on Falling in love with the game, Black fist and more. This album featured various up and coming artists such as J-Loc, Willie Hen, King Dre, Jedi Warrior and more...He has also worked other artists such as C-Funk & Mozilla on other projects.J-wanz approaches the west coast style of rapping with a roots consciousness and singing hooks that possess melodic Afro-Caribbean undertones with a gangster flare.Having lived in most parts of the world, from California to West Africa, and having homies in places like Japan and Thailand, his flows alone will assure you that he is not limited to or confined to any one geographical spot on the map.This 3 song Maxi Single (The Realness) produced by Herb Partlow is not only versatile, but packed with the flavor that is most needed and sought after at this present point in time the beats definitely got that slap, and J's flows are tighter than ever. This Maxi single is just a taste of what's coming your way... (You Won't be disappointed)Enjoy J-wanz (The Realness)...If I can see it, I can touch it, and if I can touch it, I can definitely obtain it.Although I believe in education and reading books, I also know for a fact that the richest people here in America don't even possess a college education. (something to think about;-)The answer lies in one's self...