Most MCs rhyme about conflict of their own doing, whether in their imagination or a result of poor choices. Jair Dynast has something for real on his mind. A star basketball player until he discovered he had a rare heart ailment, hip-hop is a second choice in career. Perhaps it is because of this major life change that he sounds both bitter and content at once. "Ain't no immunity see no one's immune to me/So you can consider these words I spit a eulogy" he rhymes in "Struggle," although his warm baritone carries none of the aggression these words (and some much more severe) suggest. Things lighten up on the dancehall strut "So Slow" while the following "Beg No Friends" takes a harder Jamaican stutter. The fact that a good half of this album utilizes island beats means it's more energetic than most conscious rap records. But this, along with the array of Toronto-based guests, Gold Spade, Indisipher, Mad Face, Kev-Db Osci, Soupy and Shakira, (the latter of whom takes over the complete vocals for "Story") will leave you wondering how much voice Dynast really has. As a cappella opener and closers "Militant" and "Life Value" prove, he can in fact flow. But while his story of hardship might be more compelling than Kanye West's jaw-wiring personal drama, Dynast needs to step a bit stronger to be taken as serious as a heart attack. ~ Joshua Glazer
On August 21, 2006, "Vicious" w/b "Pull Up" debuted at #19 on Rapnetwork's Record Breakers and #25 on RapAttackLives Top 30 charts.Jair Dynast NEW 12-inch for "Vicious" w/b "Pull Up" was #4 most added in the country on RapNetwork and RapAttackLives. This is a very strong showing for a new artist like Jair considering the competition he faced. The 12-inch followed notable artists such as, J Dilla feat. Common & D'Angelo, Butta Team feat. Big Daddy Kane & Little Brother and Born Unique.
On April 11, 2005, the single, "SnakeEyes" was released by eMultimediaGroup, Inc. to radio nationally and it was very well received. For 9-weeks, "SnakeEyes" was on the Underground Top 30 charts in the company of songs from such heavy weights as Kanye West, Canibus, Guru, Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes, The Perceptionists, Chino XL and Memphis Bleek, to name a few.
Building on the success of his debut single, "SnakeEyes" which held the #4 spot on Rapattacklives and Rapnetwork Top 30 charts for 2-consecutive weeks; Jair was recently given an apportunity to introduce some of the songs from his (soon to be released) solo debut album at CMJ25 Showcase in NYC. He performed on September 15, 2005 at the Bowery Poetry Club to a large crowd and was received with much enthusiasm.
Jair Dynast is taking success in stride - one of his songs, "Can't Wait" (Apathy is Boring) has been chosen as the theme song for a new 13-part CBC-TV Mini Series, Make Some Noise that is broadcasting nationally. This film is an exciting new television series that showcases the inspiring and innovative accomplishments of young people and features the unique & compelling stories of youth who are changing the world.
"Can't Wait" is a poignant call to action for the youth by a youth. Jair Dynast uses his gritty, metaphor-laden delivery to inspire his community to be educated about and get involved in the Voting process. Apathy is Boring has endorsed this song for its project and will include it in its Compilation CD.
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