JAYFORCE

Augusta (Georgia) has put some significant marks on American music’s timeline. Remember James Brown? How about Pastor Troy? A solid argument can be made that both have influence in Hip-Hop history specifically. How about Truez? From Augusta (by way of Newark, New Jersey); heard of him yet? Well, whether you have or not, I got a little something in the inbox that compelled me to share it. Familiar enough to call Hip-Hop; but not so much so that it could be called the ‘same old, same old’… So, watch/listen above. Decide for yourself if Truez (The Realest U Ever Slept On) might warrant a tic on the Hip-Hop timeline. As for me, I have already decided: Hand me that marker…

– @ojones1

Born Brandon Truesdale in Newark, New Jersey, in 1991, Truez would have been what we’d have called “Unsigned Hype” when The Source was really the source for Golden Era Hip-Hop commentary. Birthed in that time, influencing Truez school music now… that’s what I’d hope for this dude’s career. Linked from his Facebook page, he’s dropped one mixtape – “1991: A.R.T. (American Rebel Tales)” – narrated by his mother (Mama J). On that Jay Z “December 4th” vibe. The YouTube says another is on the way – “Damn My Lifetime.” Ok…You got my attention, Truez. I’m watching…