Immersed in the culture of Hip Hop since early childhood, **Jair Dynast **(pronounced Jah-air Die-nast), "One whom God Enlightened, Ruler of a Dynasty", never knew he had found his life's passion. After being forced to give up his athletic scholarship at South Plains College in Texas due to an unforeseen heart condition, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, fate guided the standout point guard into the depths of politically driven street scripture.
Jair's critically acclaimed, now classic, solo debut album, V.I.A.L.E.N.C.E. showcases the prolific street poet’s penchant for exploring "real life issues" with raw uncut passion through thought-provoking metaphors and similes. Throughout the album, Jair delves into social commentary with emotionally driven narratives befitting the early days of our culture, overshadowed only by his epic hard hitting beats. He combines an inner city upbringing with his Caribbean heritage and category-defying production.
Building on the success of his debut single “Snake Eyes”, which peaked at #4 on the underground Top 30 radio charts, Jair was given an opportunity to introduce "Vicious" and "Pull Up" from his soon to be released album at CMJ25 Music Marathon Showcase. Performing in September 2005 at the Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan, to a sizeable crowd, he was very well received.
V.I.A.L.E.N.C.E. is an acronym that stands for Vicious Ignorance Amounts to Little Except Negative Consequences N’ Expression. The set up joints for the album, V.I.A.L.E.N.C.E., "Vicious" w/b "Pull Up" debuted at #19 on RapNetwork's Record Breakers and #25 on RapAttackLives Top 30 charts. On September 4, 2006, “Vicious” made a huge leap from #21 to #9 on one of the charts and by September 18, 2006, the 12-inch, had climbed to #3 and #4 behind J Dilla and Masta Killa. On September 25, 2006, Jair clinched the #1 spot on RapAttackLives from serious competitors such as: Butta Team (featuring Little Brother and Big Daddy Kane) produced by 9th Wonder, Talib Kweli and westcoast mainstay Pigeon John w/b side featuring Rhymesayers Brother Ali. Not only has the 12-inch made a strong impact in North America but also in places such France, Switzerland, U.K. and Japan. In addition, “Vicious” had a #2 showing nationally in the USA on MixRevolution Underground/Commercial Chart over records from Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, among others.
Well respected trendsetter in the U.K., UKHH.com said: “**Jair Dynast **is gonna be a huge MC on the underground” and about Vicious: ‘This two track single that has landed through my door has given me inspiration in believing that real Hip-Hop music is still alive’ and introduced Jair to its audience with these words: “If you like Chuck D, Immortal Technique and Paris, then here is an MC you need to get up on.” U.K. nationally distributed weekly magazine, One Week to Live reviewed “Vicious” and gave it 5 out 7. While U.K. Hip-Hop Basement Radio said: "Jair is gonna be a man to watch out for over these forthcoming years. Artists like this keep Hip-hop music alive." Jair was also reviewed in German by HipHop.ch in Switzerland. Another song, “Can’t Wait” from the album has also made an impact, becoming the theme song for a new 13-part T.V. mini-series, “Make Some Noise”, currently broadcasting nationally on the C.B.C. Television Network.
**Jair Dynast **has lived in quite a few places, namely Barbados, Toronto, Connecticut, Texas and now New York getting exposed to many cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Jair traveled the U.S.A. playing basketball for a nationally ranked Division I JUCO in Texas. When one listens to VIALENCE, it becomes apparent very quickly how these places have influenced his musical style creating for him a very unique mixture of sounds, rapping and producing.
In a recent interview, SoundSlam Magazine, asked Jair to talk about the "crab" mentality on "Vicious" and he had this to say: "Sadly, I have to say the verses on "Vicious" are motivated by true events from my turf. Basically, since slavery we have been a divided people, psychologically trained in the art of self-hate. Differently, we as human beings hate each other. We divide ourselves into these groups based on color and/or race, creed, financial status, etc. and proceed to persecute each other for not being a member of what's perceived as the "superior class.” I wanted to do a song that touched on all this but for me just to throw together a bunch of metaphors talking 'bout it wouldn't have the right impact."
One phrase best describes **Jair Dynast **as stated by Urban Connectionz Magazine, in its review: "**Jair Dynast **is well on his way to becoming one of hip-hop’s most prolific artists." If you're feelin' this, buy us a beer.
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