Again, just posting for ya’ll to enjoy watching 2 chicks (in nothing but boy-shorts) taking pictures in front of a wall; while listening to some vintage J.A.M.E.S Watts. Shortypop.

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – La La La

In this episode of Good*Fella Radio’s “Hip-Hop Series” we caught up with Hip-Hop Artist/Producer J.A.M.E.S. Watts. We spoke about how going to college helped his music career, his take on being a producer as well as a artist, and future projects. ” I am trying to get into things right now that further the experience of the music passed just the mp3″ Peep the freestyle at the end….

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This past Monday, I trekked through the Holland and over the Williamsburg to spend an hour with the gentlemen from DTF Radio’s Enter DaCypha show. During our sitdown, the fellas dug deep into my history as an artist, touching on topics ranging from the first verse that I ever wrote to the meaning of my name. Despite the fact that the interview was shorter than most, good times were had by all, and I was fortunate enough to record some footage of the evening’s key moments.

Spotted at Three/21 (via James’ blog)

…don’t believe a word these rappers say
while they twitter from they desk, they 9 to 5′in everyday…

As promised, Mr. Watts is back with another Re-Fix. And this time he takes his chances with the classic Outkast instrumental.

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Elevators (The Re-Fix)

Considering he’s been under the weather the past week, Mr. Watts’ latest Re-Fix went unmixed (and therefore.. not ready for release). Have no fear though, he’ll be back with two new ones next week. And instead of going without new music… Frank G lent his production abilities for a remix of James’ joint off the Inside A Change OST w/ A.P. riding shotgun.

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Other Side (GMix) f. A.P. (prod. Frank G) | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Say You Will (The Re-Fix)

As you can tell by the subject line, like several other MCs, I decided to take my turn on Kanye West’s Say You Will instrumental — the thing is, this verse was written around the release of 808s & Heartbreaks, but given the number of Say You Will freestyles/remixes/covers that popped up in late 2008/early 2009, I opted to hold it back, waiting for the right time to record & release it.

It’s likely that every rapper that touched this beat went at it with a degree of introspection and vulnerability, and I’m no different — I feel as if I really poured my heart out on this one. Where other Re-Fixes have been more lighthearted and fun, Say You Will was all business, and I feel it serves as a real window to where I’ve been emotionally in regards to my music. Nonetheless, let it serve as a true introduction to the great things that I’m about to do next — in that, I thank you for your continued support of me and my craft.

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Say You Will (The Re-Fix)
PREVIOUS: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Prom Queen (The Re-Fix)

The other day we put up the soundtrack to Rik Cordero’s Inside a Change (which won top prize at the 2009 HBO NY International Latino Film Festival). I gave a solo post to Royce for his The Best Thing Yet record, and now it’s time to do the same for Mr. Watts (who contributed 3 of the 21 tracks).

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – The Other Side f. A.P. (prod. The Kickdrums)
DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Get Up 8 f. Nami Unreal (prod. Frank G)
PREVIOUS: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – You’re My Life (Video)

The homie James is back with a new installment of his Re-Fix series. This time Lil Wayne gets it [II].

I figured it’d be best to drop something off this week that was a little different, something that was special; in that spirit, I decided to re-fix Lil Wayne’s “Prom Queen”, one of the most polarizing songs of the last year — no middle ground, you either loved it or you hated it (I, for one, enjoyed it).

Nonetheless, I took the debut rock song from Baby’s son and furthered its concept by exploring the struggle of a young man seeking the affections of a girl who is far out of his reach. No need for further explanation, just take a listen — this may be J.A.M.E.S. like you have never heard me before.

Also, in lieu of my absence last week, I am throwing in a bonus demo mp3 for my listeners; tentatively titled People Feel Better, this was just a little something I came up with during a late night writing session. Dusty sample x no real mixing + heartfelt lyrics = my essence.

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Prom Queen (The Re-Fix)
BONUS: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – People Feel Better (One Verse Demo)

First Hov’s Dead Presidents, then Kanye’s Amazing, then Hov’s Ignorant Shit, now…

Fresh for the top of the week, I bring forth yet another Re-Fix! This time I snatched up Soulja Boy’s Turn My Swag On instrumental for inspiration — while the young hit maker elected to broadcast his epic tales of stunting to the world, I chose to instead provide a cautionary tale about the evils that can surround you when paper isn’t an issue. We’re taught to think that ‘mo money = no problems, but perhaps B.I.G. was right….

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Turn My Swag On (The Re-Fix)

For this latest “Re-Fix”, I snatched up the instrumental for Jay-Z’s Ignorant Shit — touched up in the past by such notable MCs as Lupe Fiasco, Drake & Lil’ Wayne, it can be said that this beat is reserved for the heavyweight division — let’s see if I can hang with the champions.

DOWNLOAD: J.A.M.E.S. Watts – Ignorant Shit (The Re-Fix) | Mediafire
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