Jaz: "Darkest Before Dawn"

[Jaz]

New single from this year's mixtape!

“Darkest Before Dawn”
-Produced by Nuclear Productions / DJ Nuke
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Lyrics:

(V1)
The days are gettin' darker, walls are steady closin' in
Time is never on my side, so how am I supposed to win?
I sit here writin' fire, etch it with this toasted pen
The shit I spit could burn ya face, give you a roasted grin
I said I'd make it but I'd never seem to tell me when
Friends would always ask me Jaz, where hell you been?
But I been in the lab, practicin' to make me perfect
The feeling when my verses shake me always makes it worth it
The feelin' when the heat is flowin', reap the beat and keep it goin'
Stay or jump, but never run, retreat the leap and cease to know it
Never cheat or speak deceit, and if it leaks than seek atonement
Then you own it, and I'm.. always gonna wanna smash
The fake ish, and I'm.. always lookin' for the path
To greatness, and I'm.. so tired of tryna change the subject
Cuz I know I ain't out the mud yet, the blood's wet
You havin' fun yet? Question withdrawn, cuz this is not where you fuckin' belong
It's sunset, I embark and I'm gone, so tired of bein' the pawn
But I know it's darkest right before dawn

(Hook)
The rain is fallin' all around me, and it's startin' to weigh me down (weigh me down)
Clip my wings, you can never ground me, don't care if you hate me now (hate me now)
I'll be hear with the mic in my hand, writin' again and I don't care (I don't care)
Days are gettin' darker, nights are gettin' longer, but I'm still here (I'm still here)

(V2)
There's a very fine line between fake and true
And so I carry out my time in this vacant room
I could.. bury ya'lls minds got you shaken through
I could.. Share these hard times, here, take the bruise
Shit could leave you beaten, spirit torn and in a daze
Voicemail steady beepin', hit ignore, don't call for days
Entire life is ink that's leakin', soakin' every page
My mind inside is heatin', feel it fillin' up with rage
Still I know inside this world is meant to be my kingdom
Anyone who's in the way gets jumped, checkers king em
This is crucial talk, Not just what ya used to dawg
Standin' next to me alone's enough to boost ya dawg
I'm the illest villain that's killin' this, feelin' the real in this
Sealin' the deal wit this, fillin' up to the ceilin' to seal in
This feelin', and seal out the slitherin' eel in this buildin'
That's stealin' my heart, leave me concealed in the dark

(Hook)

(V3)
Half the time I feel like half a man and half a monster
The other half I got like half a mind to have some vodka
If half the lies that I've been fed turned out to be the truth
I'd have like a half a million reasons left to leave my roots
My thoughts are driven by the fact I got no pot to piss in
Cross me more than once and guarantee you're not forgiven
I'll kill where you stand, and bet you gon' be locked if livin'
In a coma, several stoma what the doctor givin'
Shots come at you dome flyin' low like flocks of chicken
Not gonna stop until reviews act like Tupac has risen
Out his otherwordly prison built by botched decisions
Glocks and Smith & Wesson's got you stressin' bout your children
Spit to me? Might as well just grab a shovel, dig in
I'll hover all above ya bed, make you resemble Lincoln
You'll find my statue made of gold up in a temple, Incan
As if predictin' when I'm livin' I'll begin a vision

(Hook)

[Solace]

I hate the beat.

Other than that, this is a great track.

[Jaz]

Thanks for checkin' it out Solace

[classthe_king]

I actually liked the beat. Is it just me or is it like a remix to Moment of Clarity?

Lyrics were much better then the other song. Delivery got kind of boring though and try to mix the flow up. Other then that it was good though. I like that I can actually understand you.

[Jaz]

Not sure if I've heard the track you're speaking of, but thanks for the feed man.

[classthe_king]

Moment of Clarity?....by Jay-Z?

[Solace]

Yeah I was thinking that too, sounds exactly like it.

[Mr. Chambers]

overall it was pretty good...the flow was steady...lyrics were pretty nice....i liked the topic....chorus was pretty well put together...and on that last verse you reminded me alot of masta ace

pretty good song...i'ma d/l....

[Jaz]

Moment of Clarity?....by Jay-Z?

Oh yeah now that you mention it that does sound a lot alike.. The song title just didn't really ring a bell until you mentioned who made it.

and thanks TC

[gutawafang]

I'm the illest villain that's killin' this, feelin' the real in this
Sealin' the deal wit this, fillin' up to the ceilin' to seal in
This feelin', and seal out the slitherin' eel in this buildin'
That's stealin' my heart, leave me concealed in the dark

speechless

Awesome motherfucking hook man. Very good overall. I enjoyed it totally man. Keep the tracks coming man.

[Jaz]

Thanks! Don't forget to check out my youtube channel, got 20 tracks there.


http://www.youtube.com/jaz8899

[gutawafang]

Thanks! Don't forget to check out my youtube channel, got over 25 tracks there!


http://www.youtube.com/jaz8899

yeah man, I'm bumping the channel currently.

[Jaz]

Wordd.. Spread the word of Jaz!! haha.. To New york area residents: Shows starting at the end of 2k10!!

[B.A.D.]

this is hot

the beat tho' is very bad produced, non of the instruments are mixed, the volume levels per channel are completely fucked haha, PLUS its a complete rip off of moment of clarity by Jay-Z. so very bad beat choice.

now, you on the other hand. damn. If you would've done this track on a diferent beat it will be one of the best internet tracks I've ever heard. your lyircs and overall delivery are incredible, you got a very omnious feeling plus you remind me a lot of Project Deadman. (great voice and presence on a white rapper)

the hook's idea is great, you just need to work on your melody so you dont loose the tone, also, I would add a layover but singing in high. so it complements the lows on it. and check the second hook, I think its slightly wrong-timed.

excelent song. great lyrics, awful beat, insane hook, overall = magic.

great job.

also, your rap name doesnt fit your voice and style... "Jaz" is too weak for you... just my two cents.

[Jaz]

also, your rap name doesnt fit your voice and style... "Jaz" is too weak for you... just my two cents.

Haha definitely a new comment right there. Thank you for the EXCELLENT review though. I can never get tired of detailed reviews like this.

On the topic of the name, I was actually considering naming my next mixtape 'The ____ LP' at risk of looking like a biter of Em's album titles, sure, but that's not why. I wanted a sort of.. transition into another name. And the leadoff single would be about that. Haven't decided yet though.


Oh, and about the beat, the producer approached me sayin' he liked my music, and wanted me to hop on one of his beats that would be featured on his site and a mixtape if he puts one together, and this is the one I picked. Idk, it just got me flowing so I took the free lease and banged out a track.