Joell Ortiz Vol 1. Sec. 1: "I Know Y’all Ain’t Sleep, The Chronicles" by Queen Princess
Posted on Friday, January 18, 2008
Tags: Joel-Ortiz
In 2007 Joell Ortiz broke out from the back of a Brooklyn bodega and stepped up to the brim of the mainstream game. Thousands of people were finally able to view and identify with his songs and videos. One video, Brooklyn Bulls***t pays homage to his hometown and pretty much follows a “You know you’re from Brooklyn if” type scheme with relatable honest lyrics. In 2004 Ortiz was featured in The Source Magazine and was chosen as the next best thing by XXL. He’s been received over seas in the U.K. and the Latino community as well. Ortiz himself is Puerto Rican and sheds light on his culture at any given opportunity.
He’s known for his song 125 grams where he free styled 125 bars of fire no hook in between. There’s no question whether or not this dude is committed, because he passed up the opportunity to go to college on an athletic and academic scholarship. At the time he was dealing with some problems. His mother was using drugs and he stayed behind to help her get better, but now it’s his time to make himself better. He’s already worked with hip-hop heavyweights such as KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane. The buzz is growing so be on the lookout for Ortiz on a tube near you.
The Snooze Blocker
These bars were taken from a freestyle that Ortiz spit on a television program called Freestyle 101.
“Now who want it with Mr. Joell Christopher Ortiz Boy Please, you’re softer than your sister’s Barbie I’m harder than a custom Harley With the handle bars higher than Damian Marley. You’re as simple as the first Atari”
The Alarm Clock
The first video “Hip-Hop” was on his debut album The Brick (Bodega Chronicles), released last spring. Even though he’s signed to Aftermath Records he got the okay to release the album on Koch. The second video is Ortiz’s latest effort. He is currently working on his new album to be released this year.
Hip-Hop
Ups and Downs
Check Ortiz out at http://www.myspace.com/joellortiz
‘Not Forgetting Where He Comes From: ‘Free Agent’ Joel Ortiz Giving Back to Brooklyn’s ChildrenTuesday, July 29th, 2008
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Joel Ortiz has pledged proceeds from his upcoming album Free Agent to donate computers to children living in Brooklyn’s housing projects…
Joel Ortiz "Get This Dough" feat. Max B (Audio)Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
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With more heat than a little this Wednesday morning, peep this new rock from Joel Ortiz called “Get This Dough” featuring that dude Max B.
“Get This Dough”
(click to listen)
Remix! Novel "Fighters" feat. Joel Ortiz (Audio)Monday, March 3rd, 2008
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Peep game. Got this new joint by this cat named Novel. It’s called “Fighters” and features talented MC Joel Ortiz. Is it mediocre, is it dope?
“Fighters” Remix (click to listen)
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