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Hailing from the Bronx, John J is inspired by the greats, Tupac, Nas, Joe Budden, AZ and Jay Z. After his critically acclaimed EP release “Still Howling”, the gravelly toned underground emcee is back with a brand new and even more epic sounding EP – “The One You Feed”. This studio recording from John J, is seven tracks and of soul-bearing that dazzlingly showcases hip hop as a therapy session for both artist and listener. The Bronx emcee, has dropped all the cringe-worthy pop inhibitions and lurid flash in the pan guest spots that weighs down 99% of hip-hop today. In turn, he renders the most complete portrait of his inner-self to date. On “The One You Feed”, John J’s lyrics are not light brush strokes, instead the speech found herein shines as a reminder of the tremendous caliber of his unique talent. Noteworthy facets creep undeniably into the many layers of John J’s vivid – as if you’re living it yourself – narrative. This is seen most elegantly in the superb cinematic opener and title track, “The One You Feed”. This features the exhilarating vocals of guest singer Shauna Cardwell. We also hear his ability to build powerful songs, as John J does in the in the emotionally frank account on “Behind The Smile”. This can also be exemplified in the three minute and twenty-five-second emotional rollercoaster “Yellow Ceilings”. On “Great One” John J seems to be hungrier than ever and is out to remind hip-hop of the abilities that will eventually bring him to the forefront of
