More Than Music, I Want A Movement

I was talking with my brother the other day when we began to fight and the idea of me not "grinding" like a rapper or not being "hard" was thrown in the air...these 2 statements stuck a cord with me because I never claimed to be either...I said I'm not hard never have been and never will be...and I'm not a rapper...I really try to erase the term rapper from being attached to my name...the reason being is not because I'm against rap or even because I wanna have some sort of gimmick, but rather because I feel that calling yourself a "rapper" is just another form of placing a label on you...placing yourself in a box to be held inside those tiny 4 walls that make up the genre rap...

If you think I'm crazy, just say the phrase I rap to someone and watch the look on there face...if there young then they may show interest...but if there older then watch the look of disgust...also I feel like when you say the phrase "I rap" it sets up and expectation and for many they don't wanna hear it because let's face it most I would say 90% of rappers all speak on the same things...my music on the other hand is not confined to "rap" its really all over the place, its heavily based around what I listen to daily and that's all types of genres...so I don't correction I won't allow myself to be boxed in to a cell that dictates what I can do musically...

My first official single off my album is gonna be released on tuesday and I can't really wait...I'm excited to see how many people will support my music...this is a very big leap for me...I've always lacked a sense of confidence, I've always been so insecure and afraid of releasing my music to the masses but not anymore...I'm making a stand. The album that I have created is incredible...I set out on a mission and I accomplished that mission...and this first single "Alright" is marking the beginning of what I hope will be a movement...on tuesday I want all of you to go purchase the song, take a risk its only a dollar but your support will let me know how soon to unleash all the other music that I have to offer...please show your allegiance to an idea let's all pursue happiness

Dedication To Perfection

People to often aim lower than perfection...its a known fact in todays society that we can never obtain perfection but does that mean we should never strive for it? Never fight for it? Never dream of a perfect world? A perfect album or a perfect performance...I say reaching for perfection is what keeps the human race alive... Think about it...we try and create perfect machine everyday, cars, ipods, computers and with the continued search of perfect our technology gets better and better...

So as I prepare to present my first official album...entitled "The Pursuit Of Happiness" (inspired by a state of mind I'm in, ill explain this more in a totally different post)...I wanna make sure that its perfect...I don't wanna any song to be a down point, or to be boring or of less quality than any other...

The performance at the forum theatre on august 13th was an incredible moment in my life...although my performance was short (not of my choice) the reception was incredible...I gave that show my all for the first time ever I let myself go...I allowed my true spirit to be seen...and the response was incredible...I was so humbled and inspired by the way people reacted to my music...I did so many songs from the album and people really felt it related to it and supported it...that's major! I got a great ovation after my set was over and not a single person could speak negatively of me...I'm just honest...

So I debuted my first single and people really responded incredible...they loved it! So today I will be posting it for stream only! Let me know if yall like it what yall think of it and then I will post it on itunes next tuesday for you all to buy! I really wanna start a movement...I am a man of the people...I am no better than the next man I am just a man blessed and wanna use my gifts to create art for all people...music we all can relate to! So support me, support my music...suggest my artist page to your friends spread the word! I'm working on the album more, other projects, other songs, trust me I am not slacking just a silent assassin...to all of my supporters I ask for your feeedback let me know what yall think about the music I am making...let me know how you feel or concepts for songs you think I should make concepts for mixtapes or beats youy wanna hear me on...thank you all for your support I love and appreciate it more than I can say

A New Dawn

Its the dawn of a new age for me...I have spoken mentioned and even boasted about this thing called ReAnimation...but what is it? Why have I yet to deliver any new music or blogs or tweets or any form of communication to the world?...the reason is simple...FEAR...

To this day I've spent years debating but never truely knowing if its a fear of success or a fear of failure...in truth it could be both...instead of saying I'm over that fear I won't even waste your time or mine lying I am still afraid and maybe I always will be...but I've recorded an album...mixtape...random tracks...performed at many different venues for different people...received many offers for collaborations, label meetings and I received all that while being afraid...the fear has never held me back from getting seen just kept me from capitalizing on it...

I will live embrace and appreciate this fuel and allow it to become my aid...in other words ReAnimation is not a change in my emotions but rather a change in the way I utilize them...

I have been 100% focused on my responsibilities as a new father for the past month...its an amazing feeling and anyone who turns awa from there kids is missing out on a great love and experience...I don't wanna miss a moment of time with my little girl...but I won't use her as my latest excuse why I can't work harder in my life to reac further than my current state...changing jobs and getting myself into better shape and truthfully just enjoying the small moments in life...the precious small often overlooked joys of life...

I promise you the music I have in my vault are worth the wait and trust me the album is a monster...one word to describe it is epic! I am not making promises to you or myself I'm gonna trust my gut in all that I do and see where the good lord takes me...to say the lease 2010 is turning out to be my best year yet...

Goodbye Again...?

So its been sometime since I last blogged..did I miss it? Yes and no...why did I stop blogging? And why am I saying goodbye in the title?...well I stopped blogging because my beautiful baby girl was born may 24th and since then she has been my life...sun up to sun down she is my focus, my concern and my motivation...I had to cancel the show scheduled for the 11th but M.Ez will still be performing so go support...

I had to back out because my attention has not been on music or even myself this little girl has become my focus and I am not prepared for a show right now I'm not in the right state of mind and I would not be able to give my best performance so instead I am taking a temporary leave from music...so official until july 1st I am taking a break from music I am not gonna blog or do anything no leaking tracks no promotion and then july 1st we start from scratch...

I still have the album done and I have a few other songs in the works but that's all on hold now...I honestly need to reevaluate my life, where I am and where I wanna be...I need to build that bridge to connect the 2...I'm gonna take this time to really figure out my marketing plan, my future projects and all things that will allow me to be successful...its been an amazing 2 weeks with my baby and I need to make sure she remains the center of my life...I ask that you all continue to watch out for me or if not just note that you've been warned july 1st...I Am BACK!!!!

Own The Moment

What up world?...this post may turn angry, yes angry I am not angry right now at all just very frustrated...the past 9 months of my life have drained my very existence...I have been tested and really don't feel the need or have the interest in being blind to reality...I don't wanna continue on living in the same fashion that have spent the past 23 years...I really wanna spend this 23rd year improving on life not staying trapped inside a bland existence of fear doubt and living inside someone else's skin...you may be asking where has this come from...well I've been driving myself crazy for the past few hours...and honestly have been feeling criticism about my recent actions and or decisions...now I feel like this is unfair and unnecessary...and its really tainted my view of life as Jon Farris...

I don't know why I've allowed others opinions or ideas dictate my life...for example even know as I'm emotionally gaining more and more interest in a particular someone my mind keeps running into circles wondering how all the different people in my life will react or feel about...why does that matter? I keep questioning if what I'm feeling is a lie...I keep asking if I should or deserve to feel what I'm feeling...the truth is I'm very excited about this year in front of e and the years beyond...and that is not because I have "plans" on doing things but because I have actually products and reasons to be excited...my daughter is real and is gonna be here any day now, my music is real I have a show in a few weeks, and album completed and a recent collaboration that will be on an album from a friend out of maryland...a woman that shows me support and has become a very good friend and she loves my album she wants me to play it all the time...yet I can't accept it I keep saying its a lie there is no way anyone can really like it and why? Inside myself I know that its a classic...I know that its great music and that once I let people hear it they will be excited proud amazind impressed and I will gain fans but I'm to damn afraid to stuck in the mindset that jon farris is not what people want...

I need to just won my talent own my gift and own this moment that I believe and feel that I have been blessed with...in my blood in my heart in my spirit and in in my soul I feel like this is y time...like I have found my voice my lane my project and now the world awaits...will I show them? Will I back away? Will I continue to walk on stage afraid of what people think of my clothes? Will I allow myself to really be free? Will I own it own this dream I have? This is the mind of me yes I think this much constantly.I just really don't know how to live this way anymore its really exausting when I can't enjoy the happiness I have because I'm afraid I don't deserve it...

I must own my gift, own my moment, own my happiness...june 1st I begin to show my ownership...right now I take ownership

Oh Yes...It Begins...

So what's up world?!...surprised to see me blogging again? Yea I don't blame you I'm usually very slacking on my blog game...honestly the only time I blog is when I'm really bored but this time I will blog to update you on all that is jon farris...

So I went back to the studio and finished up the recording for my album at least for now...I still wonder if I should add something to it or even replace something...honestly listening to it now I'm really not only happy but satisfied and excited about the way it turned out...of course I have another session or 2 to go back and redo a few mixes volumes effects things of that nature but thus far the album is epic, emotional and legendary...

I have thought and thought and thought constantly about how can I market myself and my music in order to get attention and a buzz around the release of my album...so while taking a dump this morning it hit me...like a ton of bricks it just fell on me and made perfect sense...so I have a plan that I need to go over with my team...actually I have to assemble a team...and then go over things with them...but in my mind it makes perfect sense and will work...I'm not selling you a gimmick no I'm providing great music, providing hope and understanding...and the fact that my baby is due in 11 days I really am more motivated and inspired to make a better way...

Have you all checked out my youtube? Yea I didn't think so because I haven't really promoted it! That's why todays photoshoot is so important because I need good new pictures to put things together and I really need to put together flyers for the upcoming massive show with EZ on the 11th of june...that's gonna be bananas...

I am going to begin a documentary tonight that's right a documentary that I want to upload an episode to youtube weekly...yes big plans this year and I promise you this is not just talk it is my goals and I will do all that I have to to accomplish them...this is Jon Farris welcome to my world

Dying Phone Means Time For A New Post

What up world? How have you been in my absence?...fine I'm sure at this point I do not offer you much daily but that will all soon change...I was in the studio yesterday, yes I was a nice 5 hour session and recorded what will be my very first official studio album...the music is incredible...I will not release the title or the concept or any songs or info cover art nothing until I have personally decided the album is complete...what I have to do is listen through the tracklist I have now and see how it makes me feel...if and only if I feel like the album is complete I will unleash a mass amount of info...but for now I'm keeping this one to myself...

Photo shoot friday! Finally I'm taking the initiative to get actual legit pictures not just random performance pics I really can't wait...hopefully I can let ryan design hear some of the album so he can have inspiration when we start making the cover...I have an idea of what I wanna do but not officially sure...this album is so crazy! I can't get over it, its actually all that I wanted it to be...yes I'm teasing you...

Ok the reason for the post...my phone battery is terrible the battery drains so quickly I don't understand it I guess its getting old...I wasn't able to charge my phone last night so its really moments away from death...I'm gonna go on my lunch and see about getting a new one from radio shack if I can get one free then yes sign me up for that...I really deserve a new blackberry especially with my new album, new music, new attitude, new woman? And a baby very close to being here I should have that one last investment...its gonna be a good look I gotta call them to make sure that I can get my phone in a half hour that's all the time I have for lunch and I really want this phone like right now...well I will let you know how everything turns out...this summer is gonna be bananas that's all I know...

Reflection...May 8th

What up world...may 8th 2010...seems so odd to be sitting here on the steps of my best friend...dressed and ready to go on what I guess you would call a date...but to me just a meeting of 2 friends...working on my very first official legit studio album (still independent don't worry)...just days away from the birth of my first child a beautiful baby girl...performances what seem to be all the time now...and crazy love growing more and more with every piece of music that I release or every show that I do...and the most amazing part about it is for the first time in my life I'm accepting good things...I'm accepting the fact that people really do like my music that I jon farris am talented and work hard to make the best music I can make and I deserve love for it...I deserve a fan base, I deserve to make this album...I really am enjoying life right now...but reflecting on last night I really really know what I must do, I must own my music, I must own my time I must unleash the fury that is me...I really go on stage nervous wondering what people will say or do when they hear me...I really don't focus on the music I don't really get down and just unleash my belief in what in saying and that doesn't allow me to care free perform and I really wonder how I'm gonna do that...last nights show was titled hello/goodbye because I was saying goodbye to the old hello to the new and now its on to the new...I'm working on a new setlist new music and new identity...new marketing plan, new online pages, trust me this is my time whether you say so or not I'm taking ownership of me and unleashing this gift I have to the world...

Inspiration In Others Not Envy

to often in the music industry artist envy others for there success...especially rao if you rap and someone you dont like is getting more "shine" than you, its your job to break that person down and try to take away there "shine"...well not me i find myself now inspired by both those i like and those i dislike...as an artist to see soemone else make it inspires me that i have to work even harder to reach that point and beyond...and if im not a fan of that person or i think im musically better...and these videos are actually artists im big fans of and it makes me wanna step my game up watching them perform...

Inspired

I woke up this morning 2 days after my birthday wondering how I was gonna feel about being back at work...let me take you back to april 27th...

The day was slow and seemingly uneventful but that was all in preperation for the night...the night was honestly the best time I've ever had on a birthday...I had so much fun did things I've never done, went places I usually wouldn't go and really just let myself experience life without the thought of fear or regret...now don't get me wrong I didn't do anything illegal or something I wouldn't want anyone to know about but its the idea that what I did was just let myself have fun without thinking about every aspect of things...

So I'm listening to some very inspiring music today...first I shared my birthday with the highly anticipated release of my mixtape "BirthQuake" and the release of "The Adventures Of Bobby Ray"...my mixtape to start with has gotten a really positive response and that's just online downloads, I haven't even passed out physical copies like I intend to...but the B.o.B album is really dope there is only one song I don't like but the rest is super dope and really inspiring its just pure music...then yesterday I downloaded the new theophilus london mixtape "I Want You" which is amazing...the music is even better than I thought and has really inspired me to create new songs for my projects...then today I got the new eminem single "Not Afraid" and to be honest I haven't like anything from him since the eminem show, but this song is incredible it really inspired me as well...

So all day I've been writing and adding to the list of songs that will be recorded the next session...which honestly may come allot sooner then expected...I really am writing the best music I've ever made and the beat selection is top notch...I'm taking risks and being honest to myself I want people to love me for me and honestly I'm very different and I don't feel bad anymore I know my lane and I'm gonna perfect it and welcome all of you to join me...new ep and album coming so so very soon...itunes, amazon, rhapsody, here I come look out for me this summer...

This Means Something

my whole life i have been conflicted with how i feel in regards tp the one dmx. his book was incredible his albums offer great music and ideas...but in many ways he is so complex and conflicted that i wonder what is he really about? is he really living for jesus or is he just a drug addict who has no idea what to do with his life...here are 2 videos that really mean something to me as far as how fascinating this individual is

More Video Inspiration

Unexpected Love

What up people its been a long while since I last posted a blog...allow me to update you on all things Jon Farris...

Well first let me begin by explaining the title of this post. Over the course of the past 2 weeks I've been receiving allot of unexpected love from people...meaning people are complimenting me on my music, performances, and the likes...I went to the benefit concert at metuchen high school to support my brother and so many people that were there to see him perform were asking if I was gonna perform...yea that's right they wanted to see me and were a little upset I wasn't on the bill...that's crazy and were not talking geeky kids were talking adults, were talking fans of thug rap and harcore rhymes telling me that I'm dope!...and anyone who knows my music knows that I'm dope lyrically but my music isn't hardcore at all its really upbeat inspirational and just fun...

I met this band at that show The Exotic Aquatic and I'm now a fan...we talked about marketing plans and I even bought a t-shirt and ticket to there next show I really wanna go but my schedule may not let me...it was just crazy to talk to a fellow artist and share opinions and ideas it was really cool...

I'm going into the studio this friday to begin recording new music...original music...am I working on an album? A mixtape? Ep? I will not say but I will say that this is just the start of something bigger than you can imagine...I posted my first video of youtube, very excited about that I look to be recording interviews, music videos, performance footage and all that very soon...also I released another track off BirthQuake which is being released april 27th!!! Can't wait to share that with the world...so the 2 songs that I have posted are really getting allot of love people are downloading it like crazy...I've gotten back on twitter, that's right people I'm back to tweeting...really on my business this year I was not kidding...

Also...I feel like there is something else to say...well for now I will end this post but I ask you to check me out at:

Facebook.com/jonfarris
Myspace.com/thejonfarris
Twitter.com/thejonfarris
Youtube.com/thejonfarris

Peace love honesty

April 27th? BirthQuake!

Yes people my new mixtape BirthQuake (the most impressive lyrical display ever record by man) will be releasing online and physical copies will be available if you get in touch with me on april 27th!...

I'm excited about that day because its my birthday another day closer to me meeting my baby girl, and this mixtape is incredible! I find myself listening to it allot actually and forgetting that its me...I really want to open your minds and hopefully hearts as well to the reality of how dope I am lyrically...what beats did I abuse you ask? Well many many popular industry instrumentals...I have said that once I get 100 fans on my facebook artist page ill upload the intro from the mixtape and I'm on my way home to a working laptop and I will check it out...trust me this mixtape and every track on it is amazing...the deepest most complex products I have ever written...

On to other news...I don't really know what there is to talk about...music? I've actually stopped from releasing personal info via my blog or else I would have page after page of things to speak on...funny story actually (its not funny just odd) I was at a stop light when I saw a girl that was looking at me so I waved and she started talking saying she went to school with me 6th grade! Wow what a coincidence right? And the fact that she remembered my face (I didn't know who she was) just really made me feel awesome as if I was famous! As if my face is memorable...

Now with that confidence I present the BirthQuake and after that I've got 2 other totally original projects being crafted and molded right now for release let's just say my music has no limits...look out for Jon Farris 2010 and beyond!

Creative Zone=No Rap

Is it just me? Maybe it is...but when I'm trying to create new music I really try to avoid listening to rap music...its not that rap music doesn't inspire me no that's not it cause there are many albums that greatly inspire me...its just that when I'm trying to come up with new rhymes myself I like to unleash my mind...I don't wanna have other rappers in my head that will keep me in the mindset of rap...I really wanna just create great songs and many of my songs don't fall into the classical catagory of rap...

So I'm listening to Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix...this album is amazing if you don't have it get it! One of the best albums I've ever heard from top to bottom every song is well done and so good...also Broken Bells is another album, the police, theophilus london (yea he raps but his music is more art then rap) chris cornell, duran duran, and thos types of artist are who are in my ears as I work on my original endeavors (meaning original songs by me not me rapping over an industry instrumental)

Now let's speak on "The BirthQuake" my new mixtape coming out April 27th yes my day of birth...I know a corny release date right? But that's me I guess...this birthday won't be the same as last...yea I'm more excited about where I'm headed this year but I was with a woman that won't be around this year and that woman still has my heart...its a shame were not together especially since I still don't know what went wrong...but that's not for this entry...all I will say at this moment is this mixtape is the greatest lyrical display ever recorded by man...when you hear this new mixtape your gonna say damn he murdered every beat...that's what I'm doing on this 12 tracks of me murdering industry instrumentals better than your favorite rappers! And I'm looking to have a single out very soon on itunes and radio! Yes I said it itunes and radio! Big things this year but let my actions speak for me my words are merely an ad lib...

As Promised

yes as i promised earlier here is the link to listen and download my new track The Statement 2010

http://usershare.net/sadn0rf23j1g

and here is some additional goodness that i just wanna share with you guys some things that really inspire me...

Easter 2010

What up world? Didn't blog about the show afterwards, or even yesterday due to fatigue and the fact I've been working on new music...yes I'm always thinking writing arranging or mixing...I'm telling you I'm on my business from now on, patient persistance...

So how did the show go on friday? Well let me give you a full recap...it started out as a great night the bar was pver crowded I was there earlier, and the rock bands that were on were pretty dope I must admitt they played well, then came the rap groups, the first was in all honesty terrible the second which I will say there name "jersey advocates" were pretty dope, there whole content matter and demeanor on stage was refreshing...then it was my turn so when I was supposed to go on at midnight I went on at 1:30 am! Yes I was the final act I was closing the place down setting the recap for the whole event...so what else could I do but deliver an epic performance...ok maybe not epic but I know that everyone that was there and those strangers that stayed felt like this was something special...my sound is really unique...plus the setlist was perfect it played well showcased all of my talent and I even had that surprise ending track and then had an encore acapella verse...I'm talking to my friend about chopping up the footage for youtube plus I wanna see it really bad...I'm gonna post the statement link on this blog as soon s I get home and ill even be posting a possible additional dope track...

Happy easter to all and I will return later with new tracks...

Tonight Begins The Rest Of My Life

Yes people tonight is the highly anticipate (at least in my mind) show at bar saints and sinners in hoboken nj...I'm ready and more prepared than I've ever been for any show I've done...in my mind heart and soul I really know and believe that show is gonna be flawless its gonna be bigger and better than I imagined...

I'm ready...murrz is on his way to start early pre show documenting...I really am even nervous to do that but I think recording what's on my mind before a show will you give you (the fans!) A real inside look at what it takes to perform...

The Statement 2010 is available now for free download don't worry I'm gonna post that link as soon as I'm near a computer (I'm blogging from my phone on the toilet ) I feel really strong I feel big! Some people are coming new faces that should be really fun to perform for new people and even old fans will get a new perspective and will see a side of me they've never seen I'm unleashing the full range of attitude and skill tonight...

So I got a good luck text from my old neighbor that was crazy unexpected and even my babys grandma sent me a text she's super supportive and its really amazing and I appreciate it so much...can't wait for murrz I wanna say some deep stuff for the camera no more hiding in the dark in the backround its time for the star and for a truely gifted individual to step forward and inspire...

Todays inspiration?....Jon Farris

In My Car Listening To Beats

I'm sitting in my car outside waiting for a very important and personal appointment so please don't ask any further question on where I am...I'm listening to music and random beats mentally pondering the many ideas and lyrics in my cranium these past few days...I had an interesting day...I thought about my dad, or lack there of (not a "diss" just honesty) was told by a girl who just yesterday was my biggest groupie that my music sucks and noone would ever buy it, watched a jae millz interview that made me furious, read over the 4 songs I've got for my album (wait did I really just tell you I was making an album :o) then practiced my show and yes all this while I was at work!...I told you I grind and find time to work on my passion...

So about this jae millz interview, first of all I've been a jae millz fan for awhile right up until his past 2 mixtapes and the trash he did with young money...yea I'm down with young money I feel like they spit in the face of every music fan...what do I mean? They make very bland pointless music in which they use nursery rhymes degrade women, flaunt money, power, and drug use, and say it all in a way and tone that says " I can rap about anything and dumb it down cause all of you listeners are stupid!" Don't believe me? Listen to bedrock and everygirl and tell me those songs aren't dumbed down songs degrading women, flaunting money and drugs...no really do it...

But back to my point on jae millz just the attitude he has towards all other artists and music in general has changed...no disrespect cause millz is ill but he has just fallen victim to his camp listen to zone out season that mixtape is a monster but now? He's just like wayne and minaj tyga and the rest...he was speaking on the top 10 freshmen in xxl which by the way I think is wack cause what makes a freshman? But anyway I began listening to bob,asher roth, mickey factz, charles hamilton and blu based of a freshmen list so keep doing it xxl! But millz just sounded arrogant, ignorant and like a groupie for young money...seemed like well what is also reality that on his own noone cares about him anymore cause he's not the same he used to be so just his whole "typical rapper" persona made me mad and hate the idea of me being a rapper...

The fight? Yea simply put she's mad at me that I'm not talking to her much anymore and decided to attack me, actually I'm making a song with her friend and she's jealous thinking I'm gonna be all into that girl and stop talking to her...well in truth I don't wanna talk to her anyway she did some shady things that dtrike fear in my heart...but whatever I know my music is heaven sent and yes my older stuff is raw and really needs work but what I'm making now is on another level and my attitude? Yea that's a ride with me or ride under me ya dig?

My dad? Why aren't you a father to me? Let's speak on my new project...I played the rough copy for bman, yea even him the kid that isn't big into rap said he got a special feeling from this project...trust me people this new music is a me you never knew, a me that is not confident but just doesn't care if you like it or not I'm gonna expose my reality to the world...expose my gift...yea that's gonna come my birthday I think that would be a great release date...the show friday is gonna be amazing...the album is gonna be bananas! And my fan page on facebook is really exciting me, I have some fans! I know to some it means nothing but it means allot to me and the statement 2010 premiers tomorow! That track is gonna set you all on fire and have every rapper scurrying looking for a beat to release a dope song to cause I murder that beat murder myself and set the stage for the new project...

I'm NOT PLAYING IN 2010

Before Bed 3/24/10

Before I go to bed tonight I wanna share something with you...I came across a mixtape just yesterday that sparked an interest for me...I visit 2dopeboyz.com everyday and download mixtapes just to listen to new tunes and hopefully I can come across someone really dope...well I did...

I downloaded an ep call The Audition by Shawn Chrystopher and its truely amazing music very different than what I expected...it was crazy dope very relatable and his music is ill! So I came home today and started watching his videos and finding more about him...bought his debut album off itunes and its official I'm a fan! This guys music is so honest and you can tell its not about money or fame but make great music that he wants to relate and reach people...

In an interview he also said something crazy when he said he wasn't gonna try and flood the market with material but her wanted to people to sit on his projects and associate him with them...and that's so true! Every show I try and do new music and always wanna flood the market but my music is so much deeper than that...what I'm about to say is gonna offend some people but in no way is this ment to start a "beef"...artist like lil wayne can flood the internet and "streets" with material because its bland, it has no depth there just punchlines and random rants over beats, its not something that can or will stay in your mind or touch your spirit...

My music and other artists that are making music real songs with the depth to reach your inner being shouldn't keep over loading you... We should truely release single concept driven projects and let you soak it in get it enjoy it love it and then support it...as crazy as it sounds this artist has really inspired me and made me rethink what I wanna do this year...at a time when I was trying to make 2 albums and countless mixtapes this summer I need to slow down and do me...build something powerful that can build a fan base from the ground up and this show next friday (that came so fast!) Is my start...my chance to show the world (at least the people in attendance) that jon farris is an artist and someone that deserves your ears...I wanna walk out of there with people saying wow I wanna hear more of that guy make them wanna google me or look me up on myspace,youtube, datpiff and all other sites...with new material being recorded soon and new writting sessions begining this summer should be amazing and uber productive...its not about fashion money or fame its about looking out into a crowd and knowing that the gift I was blessed with is reaching people...goodnight world

Inspiration 2: WALE

as i posted yesterday wale has had an influence on me lately (musically of course) his work ethic and creativity is a virtue here are some videos...

The Takeover Begins...Now

Yes its official begun...the jon farris takeover is begining and you didn't even realize...how is it happening? What does it mean? All very valid questions...valid but ones that I will not answer...not at this moment...

First things first, let me speak on something that has entered into my mind and began to cause me to look at myself and the world around me in a different light...check out theforerunner777 on youtube...this guy knows his facts...its all about the ending of the world, satanic occults in music and media and the ways that we are blinded and force fed evil messeges...yea its trippy...

Then I began watching youtube videos of wale in particular the 48hr 3 part documentary on the release of his album (which I have and think is really dope)...it was so interesting to see his work ethic and how aware he is of his status...so many people are concerned with "playing the part" of being a mega star that they fail to just accept that they need to get on the day to day grind...he has become one of my influences over the past year...I've always been a fan but when you see certain things in video formatt interviews etc...I will be continuing my posts on the artists and things that inspire me to dig deep into my soul for creativity...I'm not home at the moment when I get home I'm gonna post videos that prove and show exactly what has inspired me...

I'm on the way to play basketball...yes I play...I'm not great maybe not even good but I try super hard...its a great workout and I honestly play with heart and effort I imagine that the world is watching me and parents are telling there kids to watch how jon plays that's the way its done...its stupid I know but its what motivates me...

So back to the takeover? No not yet I don't wanna speak so soon...let's just say I've made moves and decisions that are really going to lead to me having success...let's just say don't be alarmed if the name jon farris begins to be heard more often...for now I say goodby people videos, more blogs, and new music coming very soon!

Do You Know Theophilus London?

well do you?...if not here is a few videos from an artist that is heavily inspiring me these days...

Blog One

Yes people I have returned to the blog world...for some of you this is your first introduction to me so I say welcome and hello...or maybe its the other way around?...anyway I have taken time over the past year to reevaluate my life plans, my intentions in love, my career, faith, and as a friend, sibling, man, and even athlete...I am a man of many ideas some good some bad a few great and tragic mixed in but I tell you this...I'm always thinking...

So if you are familiar with me you know from my previous blog (that I deleted due to my embarrassment and disgust in how much of my personal business I shared with the world) I speak from the heart and share my soul with those willing to listen...I am a hip hop artist by definition but tend to explore and push the boundaries of music...I also am a very hurt soul at the moment as I'm dealing with an incredibly painful personal situation I don't care to share with you (no disrespect but those close enough to me to know are the only ones deserving to know) I send out an inspirational text to everyone in my phone book everyday that began about 3 months ago at the start of 2010...people seem to love it and enjoy it but 160 characters often times doesn't leave me enough space to fully explain the thought behind my text enter blog! I will from now on post it on my blog to explain in better detail the thought and inspiration behind the text...

Also I will use my blog to show the world my likes and dislikes now this can be things such as bible verses that inspire me or song lyrics youtube videos anything that I feel has aided me or will aid me on the pursuit of happiness...in my opinion that's what life is a pursuit of happiness...so as I make my journey I ask you to join me come out of your comfort zone read my posts what the videos explore your mind heart and soul...let's open our hearts to receive new inspiration that can aid us help us through tough times...I am not your savior but I do hope to inspire you to think for at least 1 minute everyday...

Hope faith love