Jern Eye feat. Spank Pops & J. Billion - Cali (Prod. by Jake One) (Music Video)

The left coast comes correct in Jern Eye's new video for Bay Area anthem "Cali." The song features Jern, along with veteran emcee Spank Pops and star on the rise J. Billion, riding the waves of an infectious Jake One beat and trading verses bursting with hometown pride. Now, director Lorezno Escalante, also one of the visionaries behind Jern's "Beautiful" video, brings the neck-snapper to life. "We filmed 'Cali' entirely in San Francisco to give viewers a perspective of the city in California we represent," says Jern. And what a perspective it is. Viewers are treated to a visual tour of the city, as the camera captures performances at iconic locations such as AT&T Ball Park, Treasure Island and Haight Street, while the golden state's picturesque coastline fills out the rest of the video. Shooting was done guerrilla style at times, which inevitably resulted in close encounters of the amusing kind, as Jern explained that filming at Treasure Island caused a stir amongst some of Bay Area's finest. "The local Gestapo were not too happy about it," says Jern with a smile. Be that as it may, there's nothing to be unhappy about with the final product, as Jern & Co. throw down an auditory and visual tribute to their hometown that everyone can be proud of.

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Jern Eye - Get Down (Prod. by Keelay & Zaire) (Music Video)

Jern Eye's new video for "Get Down" is anything but a "vision all helter skelter." Jam-packed with special effects and an energetic front man, the video for "Get Down" is something that provides the perfect visuals for the upbeat party-vibe.

"Since the song is very high energy, we decided to make it visually dynamic in the post editing," says Jern Eye. "A lot of cool affects were used on the set as well, like having projection transposed during some of the performance shots."

As the infectious drumbeat takes hold, explosive special effects and colors pop at all the right moments, the result being a visually stunning viewing experience. Director Jon Santos took a very simple shoot, added the many facets of Jern Eye's personality, and created a unique and exciting experience perfect as the backdrop of a funky dance club. Although not apparent on first watch, Jern Eye's album cover for Vision is inserted into the video numerous times as well as a visual reminder of the song's name, "Get Down." The video also highlights the instruments that make the song so powerful with shots of the synthesizer playing its catchy lick and drummer pushing the beat.

Download: Jern Eye - "Get Down" (Prod. by Keelay & Zaire)

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Jern Eye - Beautiful x Something's Wrong (Prod. by Illmind) (Music Video)

Jern Eye's first official video from his new album, Vision available now everywhere. Dual concept video, with Lorenzo Escalante directing the "Beautiful" part of the video and Charles Barcelona providing direction for "Something's Wrong." Shouts to Illmind on the production for both tracks.

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MYX Music Label Jam Session (Video)

Throw together Kam Moye, Jern Eye, Tunji, Evangelist a couple of MPC’s and a guitar and only good things can happen. This improv freestyle collaboration has tracks laid down by producers Cook Classics and Keelay of production duo Keelay & Zaire and Nate Mercereau on guitar. Impromptu sessions like this are just another example of how strong, versatile, and fun hip-hop can be when you gather a handful of talented emcees and musicians in a room together and let them do what they do best. The flow exhibited lets you know that these guys are grinding hard, but always having fun. With the handful of rappers present at the jam session overflowing with talent, it may be Kam Moye who shines the brightest as he raps, “I’m still pressing up albums / And keep women friends who could be twins with Jessica Alba.” As each emcee spits on a different topic, showing off enormous diversity in style, the one consistent theme throughout the video is clear: dope music. Jern Eye's Vision and Kam Moye's Splitting Image will be available October 13th and October 27th respectively via MYX Music Label.

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Jern Eye - The Eye Exam (Prequel To Vision)

To prepare for the October 13th release of his sophomore effort, Vision, MYX Music Label artist Jern Eye is pleased to release a free mixtape to tide over fans waiting to hear the new album. The Eye Exam is comprised of twenty tracks including album cuts, remixes, and rare and never before heard songs. Mixed by The Pharcyde's DJ Icewater, The Eye Exam gives current fans and virgin listeners alike a small taste of what to expect on the Bay Area emcee's forthcoming album.

The Eye Exam demonstrates Jern's lyrical dexterity and ability to adapt to any soundscape without losing his identity. On the track "Champion," Jern Eye demonstrates champion bravado by rapping "...visualize the pinnacle, I see myself living it / Whether not they checking it / A couple thou' checking in / Riders in the Bay cold posting like a pelican / Some hella bent we on the grind like cinnamon / Sprinkle taste on'em / Now the slang's getting relevant." With production from the likes of !llmind and Keelay & Zaire, plus cameos ranging from Stacy Epps to Guilty Simpson and Cali Agents to Dilated Peoples' own Rakaa Iriscience, it's evident that Jern Eye is comfortable behind the microphone solo or with peers and has no trouble at all holding his own with hip-hop's elite.

01. The One feat. Khai Sharrieff
02. L feat. Lunar Heights
03. 21 feat. Kristo
04. No Weak Links feat. Lunar Heights
05. Something feat. Lunar Heights
06. Do What It Do feat. Nightclubber Lang,
07. Burnin feat. Cali Agents (Geenome Remix)
08. Audio Effective feat. Lunar Heights 9. So & So feat. Guilty Simpson
09. Food
10. G.A.M.E. remix feat. Shing02
11. Rush
12. Right Here feat. Stacy Epps & Lunar Heights
13. What U Want feat. The Regiment
14. Get Down
15. Step feat. Noelle Scaggs & Lunar Heights
16. Checkmate
17. Keep It Cool
18. Man feat. Lunar Heights
19. Champion feat. Rakaa Iriscience, Nighclubber Lang & Noelle Scaggs

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Jern Eye feat. Rakaa Iriscience, Nightlcubber Lang & Noelle Scaggs - Champion (Prod. by Illmind)

Jern Eye has been steadily building his buzz with a slew of releases off his upcoming sophomore release Vision. With response to the new album remains strong from fans and critics alike, Jern hasn't been resting on his laurels, soaking in the accolades. Instead, Jern has put in serious work, creating a 20 track pre-album mixtape titled The Eye Exam featuring a number of unreleased, rare, and remixed tracks with a few joints from the album thrown in for good measure.

With the mixtape's first release, "Champion," Jern sets things off right. !llmind is at the helm, and his masterfully produced strings and hard drums lay down a perfect backdrop for the three emcees to get to work. Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples sets the pace, stepping up to the plate first and delivering as usual. Jern Eye spits next, continuing to display a lyrical prowess, with lines like "Persevere through the elements / Rain homey, killing sh*t / Visualize the pinnacle, see myself living it." Add Noelle Scaggs for a flavorful hook, round out the song with a stellar verse from Nightclubber Lang of Boom Bap Project and the formula for a head-nodding track is complete. Jern Eye's newest album, Vision, will be available October 13th via MYX Music Label.

Download: Jern Eye feat. Rakaa Iriscience, Nightclubber Lang, & Noelle Scaggs - "Champion" (Prod. by Illmind) | Sharebee

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Jern Eye - Get Down (Prod. by Keelay & Zaire)

Jern Eye teams up with hip-hop production duo Keelay & Zaire for a second time, releasing "Get Down," the first official single from his upcoming album, Vision. This track is exactly what the title suggests: a funky dance groove that will get your head nodding and feet tapping. A raw, acoustic drumbeat picks up the track's momentum and never lets it drop. The hook is filled out with funky synth punches, various sound effects and a sample of the godfather of soul himself, James Brown, singing the song's title. When asked what message he was trying to deliver with the track, lines like "A little older so my game tight / play to win so I don't play right / hit you in the head I don't play fight / a little room in the jeans I don't wear tights" portray the message Jern Eye is going for. Speaking on that message, Jern Eye says "I was trying to convey that swagger comes with real lyricism, so no matter how fly you think you are you'll only be as fly as the music you make." With lackluster, cookie-cutter production and lyrics being the norm nowadays, Jern Eye is a breath of fresh air that will stay making sure you Get Down. Jern Eye's new album, Vision, will be available October 13th via MYX Music Label.

Download: Jern Eye - "Get Down" (Prod. by Keelay & Zaire)

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Jern Eye feat. Mistah F.A.B. & Zumbi - Get Right (Prod. by Jake One)

Fresh off of his upcoming sophomore release titled Vision, Jern Eye has revealed the second single "Get Right" which features Bay Area emcees Mistah F.A.B. & Zumbi of Zion I. The track is produced by none other than Jake One and he definitely laced the trio with a banger! Vision is scheduled to be available on October 13th via the dopest label out right now, MYX Music Label. Make sure you cop this album, it features production from Illmind, Jake One, Keelay & Zaire, DJ Vinroc, (among others) plus collaborations with emcees Guilty Simpson, Nightclubber Lang, Cali Agents, Mistah F.A.B., and Zion I.

Download: Jern Eye feat. Mistah F.A.B. & Zumbi - "Get Right" (Prod. by Jake One)

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Jern Eye feat. Roc C & Nightclubber Lang - Blowin' Up

It's a transcontinental joint that caps off Jern Eye's upcoming release, Vision, as the Oakland-based emcee grabs a classic Notorious B.I.G. sample for the hook. World famous DJ Vinroc, who serves as a part of crews Triple Threat and 5th Platoon, steps in on the production side laying a strong foundation for Jern Eye to celebrate the long struggle of a career that has lead up to this, his forthcoming sophomore solo album, Vision. Guest emcees Roc C and Nightclubber Lang of The Boom Bap Project drop verses that recognize their similar experiences, and for Jern Eye the song serves as a great opportunity to work with the two fellow emcees on his album. Jern Eye says, "I actually recorded a handful of music with Roc C prior to making this album. I met him on tour in '06. This song was one of the earliest songs recorded for the album. The chemistry is just real, and the beat is real grimey. I love grimey."

For Nightclubber Lang, "Blowin' Up" also signified the beginnings of a strong working relationship with Jern Eye. Nightclubber Lang says, "Blowin' Up is the first track I ever did with Jern. Him and DJ Icewater (from the Pharcyde) wanted me to get on there and spit a third verse. Jern and Roc C definitely did their thing, so I just wanted to get on there and represent. It was too dope not to include on Vision." Despite the stellar guest verses, no rhyme typifies the celebratory nature of the track better than Jern's, "I went from gettin' scrapped when it came to beats / To gettin' top choice for the sound of my speech."

Check out this and the first fourteen tracks of Vision, out October 13 via MYX Music Label.

Download: Jern Eye feat. Roc C & Nightclubber Lang - "Blowin Up"

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