Columbus rapper Shad Jones has released
her first LP “Walking Contradiction” to critical acclaim
Shad Jones knows who she is, even if
her identity is hard for others to comprehend. The Columbus, OH born
emcee is a proud member of the GLBT community, a Christian, and a hip
hop artist that emphasizes positivity and growth. If that sounds like
a walking contradiction, so be it.
Positivity isn’t just an image for
Jones, it’s a lifestyle. “I like making music that gets people to
think and grow as a person. The only way I could think to do that was
gaining knowledge myself and putting what I’ve learned in action. I
want people to get to know who they are so they can leave their mark
or impact on the world in a positive way.”
With an aggressive and boisterous flow
that instantly brings memories of Queen Latifah and MC Lyte – two
of Jones’ biggest influences – “Walking Contradiction” is
built on a bedrock of solid beats that run the gamut from old-school
like “Make Some Noise,” to bombastic club-jams like “Grind Hard
Daily” that will keep your head bobbing.
The first single, “Magnificent”
sets the tone perfectly. Looping horns and staccato drum beats
swagger out of your speakers and hold you hostage while Shad Jones
and guest MC Drew Love perform linguistic surgery on your mind with
effortless skill.
“I look up the meaning of words I use
to make sure I have the right context when I write my lyrics.
Magnificent as an adjective is noble or elevated and that’s how I
want my music portrayed as. It’s not the typical mainstream rap we
hear on the radio. The ideas and messages are meant to touch, move, &
inspire others to be themselves as well as think outside the box in
their lives”
The insights gained as a member of the
GLBT community inform tracks like “P.O.V. (Point of View)” that
preach love and tolerance, and challenge the idea that bigotry and
religion are ever compatible.
“I always respect and have empathy
towards others I may not agree with what people say and I’m not
going to make my opinions law like some Christians and Catholics do.
I didn’t come out until I was 19 thinking that I was going to hell
because of something written in the bible. I felt isolated and
alone…after I came out I understood what love of people was. I want
to know all walks of life like Jesus did not everyone’s stories are
the same and everyone deserves respect as well as being heard.”
“Walking Contradiction” was
released independently in September and is available now at
shadjones.bandcamp.com for $10.00.
-L. Cutler
Staff Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
The LP “Walking
Contradiction” is distributed globally by MondoTunes
(www.MondoTunes.com)
and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download
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ARTIST
CONTACT INFO:
eMail – freshmusic86@gmail.com
website – shadjones.bandcamp.com
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