A little about Vero Won of 4-5

VEROWON OF FORTUNE-FIVE ENT
PRESENTS... EYE CANDY GIRL

What’s up Jcom-munity! It’s your boy Jaff. I know it’s been a minute since I’ve hit up the blog, but just to give you a brief recap of the last couple of weeks...I’ve been on the grind, representing Jcom clothing to the fullest! Hitting up shows like Lily Allen (my future wifey...lol), K-oS, and incase you were living under a rock...a dude you might have heard of, I think his name was hmmm...oh yeah..DRAKE lol. I also took the time to check out some other events including DJ PPLUS’ website launch party, feat. Saukrates, Colin Munroe, Andreena Mill, King Reign, Tona, JD Era, Rochester, and hosted by Matte Babel. As well I got the chance to attend the Goodboy clothing fashion show, which was a real good look. It served as a huge inspiration as to where we here at Just Compton Clothing will be in the NEAR, NEAR future. And there’s no doubt in my mind that with all of your much appreciated, and continued support... along with a lot of hard work on our part... we’ll make it there!

With that out of the way...I promise I’ve returned with something huge! Another BIG move for a local Toronto artist, who is first class FAM all the way...and if you didn’t know before, I take great pleasure in introducing you to a refreshing voice in the T-dot’s hip-hop scene...of course I’m talking about VERO WON.

“Vero Won (or Vero as his close friends call him) is one of those purists. Tired of all the fronting and tomfoolery, he's calling all phoney rappers out. "The way hip-hop is right now, it's ok to lie," says the 30-year-old shifting his large 6'4 frame on a couch in producer Sos' Scarborough studio. "I'm not gonna hide away from who I am."

That’s just a little insight into the mindset and outlook on how Vero approaches his music. Coming up with his best friends (more like a band of brothers); Ry-know (emcee) and SoS (producer/emcee), they would kick freestyles, attend numerous battles, and share ideas in their mutual love and respect of REAL hip-hop, and just music in general. This eventually led to the formation of their group, “The Fortune-Five” aka “The Four-Five”.

As a part of “The Four-Five” Vero achieved some success in the form of many recordings, including a compilation of songs (“Music and Push-ups”) that was well received for the group’s overall lyrical content and unique sound (songs like “Be A Lady” and “The Hip Hop Show”) The songs got a huge number of plays on the groups MySpace page (myspace.com/thefourfive) which garnered tens of thousands of hits. As well the group attracted a lot of attention as a result of being featured in some major publications, including “The Metro” Newspaper.

After a brief hiatus to regroup and spend some time focusing on other endeavours, The Fortune-Five is now stronger than ever. But this time it’s with Vero Won stepping out on his own. Vero has continually been mastering his own sound and working on material for his upcoming solo mixtape release. He’s a gifted emcee with a lot to say about a lot of different topics...and with his own mixtape; Vero has created that platform to get his message out.

“He’s hungry he says, and he really wants it. With all of his posturing and harsh words for the current state of hip-hop, he's just like every other emcee that just wants in. Underlying his imposing physical presence and confident demeanour is that telltale vulnerability that shadows all artists yearning for their come-uppance. Sure, he wants the fame, the props and the girls but above it all, Vero just wants to be liked. "I want people to say, I like this guy Vero. I (just) wanna be able to mesh with the backpackers, the thugs, whoever because, we all listen to the same music."

This weekend I had the privilege of attending the “Rock Da Boat” party aboard the “Stella Borealis”. With the Toronto city skyline serving as the backdrop, it was the perfect venue for Vero Won’s single/mixtape release party. And towards the end of a great night, filled with great music, food, and friends...that’s when I heard it. Vero Won feat. Sav aka S.Banger on the production...”Eye Candy Girl”. It instantly became a hit with the crowd and had the whole dance floor moving to the music. With its up-tempo beat, smooth lyrics, and a catchy hook...Vero Won’s “Eye Candy Girl” is a bonafide summer banger!!!

So without any further adieu... Jaff and Jcom Clothing proudly present to you...VERO WON’S BRAND NEW SINGLE...”EYE CANDY GIRL”. Remember where you heard it first!!!...and stay tuned to the blog for more info on how you can copp VERO WON’S MIXTAPE in its entirety... Just Compton Clothing... Always bringing you the hottest local artists/tracks first!!! Happy Listening!!!

Yours 2 Discover... It’s JAFF!

P.S...For all the latest on what’s new with VERO WON...make sure to hit him up on facebook... and for more exclusive tracks, make sure to check out his site http://www.myspace.com/verowon

Our Man, DJ JAMES REDI

YO YO YO
J Com-munity, last time yall heard about our man DJ James Redi, we were trying to get everyone to go out and vote for him for the Rated Next DJ category.

Well, we have good news, if you did not know already; DJ James Redi has been nominated for the Rated Next DJ category. With the DJ Stylus Awards quickly approaching Redi has been working harder and harder to make his followers happy with his music he provides day in and day out, or should I say night in and night out.
With that hard work, he has brought us an advance copy of his Rated Next Mixtape. The mixed tape hosted by THE KID…Famous, has many shout outs from Tona, Rez Raida aka Genius Shuttlesworth, and many more. Plus we at J Com got a little shout out from Fame. (Thanks homie's)
It’s a wicked mix of the next big artist within TO. Gotta listen to see who these artists are.

So with further a due check the mixtape and listen to some DOPE tunes.
DOWNLOAD HERE

Oh you guys thought that was all, NAH NAH NAH.

DJ James Redi, as I said already has been hard at work. He is bringing us, as promised another big party with, STILL MAKIN' LOVE. This party is the 2nd installment, which means bigger and better things people.
Makin' love is great once, but even better the 2nd time round. Take that in people, think about and understand why everyone should show up.

This party is with the one and only DJ James Redi and DJ Makem, hosted by none other than our man Tee's alongside Rez Raida aka Genius Shuttlesworth.
It will be at the beautiful COLLEGE STREET BAR, Saturday June 6th, 2009
Cover will be 5$, and as my man Redi says, come "FRESH TO IMPRESS".

Come on out for a night to remember in a the beautiful place, with great warm whether, and GREAT music.

OK. So what more can I say about my man DJ James Redi, who is the next big DJ in TO, hence why he is nominated for the exact award. Sky’s the limit for those that put that hard work people.

J Com OUT

PS can check DJ James Redi SOUL Sundays at COLLEGE STREET BAR.
What up Valid Point Production. Get at them people. (validpointproductions@gmail.com)

What Really Happening.....

Ok my people, within the J Com-munity, which is growing day by day. Been trying to get back into things, we at J Com have a lot to talk about, with events coming up and new mixtapes and music from our peoples from 4-5, shouts to the whole 4-5 crew, including the new members.

J Com's Jaff will get more into depth of the whole 4-5 movement and a nice write up about one of the member's. Who???, Yall just gonna have to come back and see who he is, and what we have to say about his work. Don't worry; we will give you a sample of some of his newest stuff.


But, now to what I (J Com) want yall to take in RIGHT NOW.
It’s a little something called, a MIXTAPE release.

We got my man Element, with his mixtape "IF I WAS A WOMAN, I'D **** ME TOO", Mixed by DJ Bounce. Its gonna be a crazy mixtape people, if you guys have been keeping up with the blog, you already know about the crazy ish he brings.
The unofficail release will be taking place on May 24th, 2009. Meaning this Sunday. At COLLEGE STREET BAR. Music will be provided by DJ Rames Redi and a live band.

So check a peak at the Mixtape cover of, "IF I WAS A WOMAN, I'D **** ME TOO", and come on out for a crazy night of fun, and great music.


Shouts to DJ James Redi (Stay tuned for Rated Next Mixtape available very soon) and Tee's from Valid Point Productions.

J Com OUT

TONA feat AYAH - Street of Dreams

J Com-munity.
Been a min, but I'm back, so don’t worry, there will be more postings more often....Hopefully. JUST trying to keep yall posted with some new ish out in T.O.

On that note, check out the new video, by Tona feat Ayah - Street of Dreams, produced by one of Toronto's finest Rich Kidd. It’s a dope song, with a lot of meaningful lyrics, with a dope ass beat.


ALSO don't forget, TONA's album DIRECT DEPOSIT, drops JUNE 2ND. Make sure to go out to your local music spot and grab a copy.


So here yall go check out.

Past weeks with J Com.... AND I'm Still Fly- Page Feat. Drake... VIDEO

J Com-munity. Wassup, before I get into what the post is actually about, just wanted to say that the last couple weekends have been good, been putting in some work. Last weekend was a blast, ending it off going to a fashion show. A fashion show for some competition out there, Goodboy Clothing. I know as I said they are competition, but got to show some love, as JD Era, Mantis, Promise, DJ Flash, ect., were doing their thang to support Goodboy. They are just a little of inspiration for were J Com will be in a year or so, OH it will happen. But the end of the night was the best with my BOYS, Element, Rez Radia, and Mike D Free styling, with who Beat boxing but JD Era. HAHAHA, and then JD killed it with his free in the session. It was a good night, shout outs to Goodboy for a good show.


Ok so to the VIDEO, Page's, I'M Still Fly video is out. It has been long awaited. So be one of the first to check the video out here.





Thanks for the continual support

J COM OUT