Saturday, September 20, 2008

Shawn Jackson Review

Shawn Jackson

First Of All



By Tara Muldoon



In an era where everyone appears to be a rapper, it takes more then a dollar and a dream to be respected as a new artist. Enter the cocky and brilliant Shawn Jackson, the California bred MC who openly knows his role: “I’m not really tryin’ to bring hip-hop back — that ain’t my responsibility.” Instead, he raps like he doesn’t need the credibility and it works. “Strategies” featuring Guilty Simpson is a huge boom-bap track and lead single “Feelin’ Jack” is a banger. First Of All has the perfect variety of lyrical content, humour and production. This is easily one of the best entrances I have witnessed from a hip-hop artist. It’s refreshing to know he has the best kind of talent — so raw he doesn’t even have to try. (Tres)







I interviewed Mr Jackson about how it all feels.



Feelin' Jack- Shawn Jackson




T: "Feelin' Jack is such a hot video, break that down.

SJ: Ah the director gets all the credit for that. Actually, one of the girls in the video leaked that vid before it should have been.


Tara: Who is your current business team?
Shawn Jackson: Believe it or not, Tara, I manage myself.
T: Really?
SJ: Yeah, it's good and bad. I like having that control.
T: I can imagine, but doesn't it get to be a bit much?

SJ: Not really, I'm definitely not new to this game. I've been in it for a long time and I'm pretty used to it- in fact, I did a track with JD Era from your side of the world with Frank and Dank a few years go.
T: Damn, I haven't heard it. What else can we expect from you?

SJ: The same ethic and cleverness, just more in full force.

T: Can't wait!

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