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3 January 2009 - 5:40*Cuz I don’t get upset..

*You can Ask Ax.

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Comments:

  1. Ecks MANOLO says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 6:26

    ……New topic please!!!!

    This blog needs a a Just Blaze storytelling thread … 1 per month…
    Start from the first beat you ever placed and just offer a lil FYI about how the song came about or how you found a sample or how someone walked passed the B-Room and heard something….
    …No disrespect to the guys vid but

    ……New topic please!!!!

  2. *wonders if this all part of Komi’s plan*

    good vid, good points. couldn’t have said it better myself. can we put it to rest now?

    i really like that idea Ecks, the best part about the blog (to me) is when just gives us “the making of…” videos, studio sessions, or talks about the good ol days at the roc. lately there hasn’t been as much of that and there seems to be more hating and bitching.

    ps… props to whoever does the editing on those videos. i like the way it’s pieced together

  3. AmpGeez a.k.a. Negative Ass Jimmy says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 7:10

    Jay 4TW

  4. Henri Whitaker says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 7:13

    I like that idea also Ecks, but we have to remember that while most of us are logging on to check if Just has updated the site he is doing his real job which is placing beat’s, producing, dj’ing, running a label, etc.

    So we can hope but its unlikely… So DM we can expect more bitching and hating from random interneters

  5. D Marvelous 1 says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 7:23

    JAY SMOOTH……dude ur extra smart. start making more videos and stop letting the little hater win!

  6. Cool Beans says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 7:49

    and this is why i think Jay is so ill. I hope to someday to make an impact through journalism like he is doing.

    but it is pretty ill to Komi that he’s getting props from Just…even tho he’s getting shitted on cold.

    i just hope this is getting to him too bad tho, hope he’s doing fine…

  7. Brandon says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 10:00

    I yearn to reach the level of simplicity and conciseness to and be as direct as Jay has when conveying ideas…

  8. lol let’s just move on folks … I can see where Jay is coming from with this vid but giving Komi an exposure of like whatsoever many ppl check out this vid is just unnecessary imo.
    Well u got your points across which is good now just let it go and hope that Komi does the Budden.

  9. Justin says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 11:34

    I’m well aware we just gave the lil homie a platform. What he does with it is on him. Just had to set the record straight in the most clear and concise manner possible. All is well on this end and we are movin right along.

  10. totally wasn’t expecting this…

  11. Justin says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 13:07

    I’ve got an idea!
    This blog needs folks to let the blogger do what he does and trust he has it in hand.

  12. hmmm... says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 15:14

    “How gan you slap?”

    *donates to wbai*

  13. randyG says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 16:23

    I think Komi is either going to start a blog of his own, run for office, or drop an album now. Or all of the above.

  14. Damn. Jay treated him and he deserved it. I was showing my mom some videos from IllDoctrine and she loved them. Especially the Bill O’Reilley one (You mad. You mad.)

    Keep it up Just, and keep it up Jay.

  15. Apology emails have been sent to everybody whom i believe deserves one. Jay Smooth + Just Blaze included.

    as for those producers who were wondering about my music or sent negative emails to my myspace. heres your chance. lets battle it out. may the best producer win. I apologiez for ruining the previous just blaze blog post, and this is my way of making up for it.

    LGraholla
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53368625775ca44b/

    Rem’
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53642259b86e8e6a/

    Cool Beans
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53641466e41f524d/

    Humph 3
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53641607fbf4226c/

    Mic-Roh
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53642320bd2dc68b/

    $port
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53641563884c6095/

    DM
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/5364153310a1571a/

    Spankee Williams
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53641626b4ca73e3/

    Kid Beats
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53641508d0ac268d/

    Saigon The Don
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/5336870452c855f4/

    Sorry about the mixing, some of the beats were rushed..

  16. Beewirks
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53643141bb32a41c/

    BTW - I’D JUST LIKE TO POINT OUT I THINK ALL OF YOU ARE DOPE PRODUCERS! SO HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET SOMETHING INTERESTING GOING ON HERE.

    For my proper beats, myspace.com/1stsecond

  17. in unrelated to anything news, gran torino is a great movie

  18. Hahaha….. Smooth Ftw indeed.

  19. Kurt GoBang da2nd says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 18:38

    i wasn’t going to comment on this because it’s just stupid, but since i’m taking a break from messing with this reason app, i’ll just say this:

    it would be stupid to go to music driven blog and gets all aggy and question why world issues aren’t being discussed. that’s just dumb. that’s like rolling into some vegetarian blog and ask why aren’t people discussing how burger king can exploit eskimos to sell whoppers. at the most, komi could have just put up a comment on his thoughts on the gaza situation, maybe shed a little light on the subject (for those who may not be aware of what’s going on, but may become interested after reading about it), and KIM. but nah. he goes into how israeli jay (that was TOO funny) is basically wasting time using his super powers for evil. the only way i can let this ride is because of level of maturity (even though i know of quite a few boys his age who know better, but i digress)…

    all i can say is to just criticize and walk away without at least shedding some light on the gaza situation isn’t very smart. i know he threw a couple little tidbit points about what’s going on (man, there are WAAAAAAAAY more than half of americans that don’t know anything about gaza), and i know this isn’t really the place for discussing it, but at the same time i don’t think anyone would have complained if he dropped a jewel and keep it moving. you may feel that jay has more of a larger influence on people, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have ANY influence on people, yourself…

  20. While I don’t think my $0.02 was negative, I do think it’s cool you’re handling yours. And like I said, you got the ultimate compliment, so I don’t even know why you felt the need to justify yourself musically to me or anybody else. All I was saying was, yo, you got the seal of approval, so chill and recognize what’s in front of you…

    But hell I’ll post a beat just to keep it going. Gimme a few ticks…

  21. Future says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 19:26

    Great post, Jay. Great post, Just. And Komi, respect for even giving that respect, and those apologies. Even on a small scale, it’s great to see arguements or disputes end on an intelligent note.

    Oh, and Just..that whole “let the blogger do his thing” idea you got working with..I second that..

  22. Cool Beans says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 19:45

    lol i’m not a producer Komi…but nice beats anyway lol

  23. word, after listening to a couple of those, i can say that you’re definitely on to something, you had way more going on than me when i was that age lol…just keep at it, you’re 15 or 16 and there’s waaaay more ways to get heard and get on…and again, you’re on the radar of one of the GOATs, and that’s a serious plus…

    http://www.zshare.net/audio/536478122077be65/

  24. cool beats Komi. how much would you say you sample? i hear some stuff that could be sampled, but someone skilled could easily replay it

  25. CMDeep says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 20:09

    Jay is on point once again.

    Blog/vlog- it doesn’t matter. When you choose to listen/read, you do it knowing that said link is gonna focus on a specific subject matter…. But its done- moving on.

    For a 16 year old, your beats are impressive Komi.

  26. TheSonningSensor says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 20:28

    GAWD DAMN.

    KOMI, where’s my beat???
    I think the crowd would rather see two 16 year olds battle it out.

    Am I right?

  27. Kid Beats says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 20:31

    Why are you guys interviewing Komi when he just challenged you? Unless you don’t make beats, like Cool Beans, you should post something.

    I hope this is just friendly competition because I don’t remember ever throwing any e-shots lol. E-beef’s not my thing. Maybe you misunderstood my response to you talking about your 50 downloads on your beats you posted? What, are we supposed to pay to listen? I’m confused…

    Anyway I’ll finish this beat I’ve been sitting on. Brb.

    On and if anyone has some way of watching those old JustBlazeTV videos that were on YouTube before JB got suspended, please let me know. Has anyone downloaded them and reposted them on another site?

  28. E-Beeeef I’ll dig up a sample ya’ll go battle lol

  29. AirlineGeneral says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 20:55

    Wow can we say OWNED??? but on another note yo b.now gran torino is my shit man I watched that the other day and clint eastwood is still a beast pushing 70+

  30. Kid Beats says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 21:19

    Did I sound hostile?

    It’s so hard to communicate feelings through text.

    I have no ill feelings towards anyone.

    I don’t understand how you’re supposed to feel during a “beat battle” because I’ve never been in one. I’m in a more “whatever I’ll post something so I don’t look like I backed down” mood, not a “I better beat this sucka!” mood.

    Random: Either I’m looking over a lot of msgs or some of those posts above my first weren’t there before! lol.

    “On The Map”. Yeah I know Jay-Z vocal samples are played out.
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/53650819b7d6ca50/

  31. ooookay so I gotta take my comment from earlier back … at least part of it … I just realized the vid wasn’t posted on the usual Illdoc youtube channel so it isn’t THAT much of exposure lol gotta check my facts first I guess.
    Good night.

  32. BXFam88 says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 22:08

    lol @ this blog’s recent insanity…actually Jan 5th is oftly close now so its makin perfect sense…

    ps….if it doesnt happen on Jan 5th, beware of Jan 6th….and in the unlikely case of it not happenin then, well then jus take comfort in 2012

  33. SaigonTheDon says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 22:10

    LOLL, this guy makin a vid dedicated to komi is mad funny, n komi i thought it was known im not a prod. i got fl but just for fun to mess with, i dont rly know how to use it. i wish i did tho i wud take u down.

  34. SaigonTheDon says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 22:11

    i agree bx, jan 5, n jan 6=possible early coming of the mayan army, lock up ur basements ppl

  35. Kid Beats says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 20:31
    Why are you guys interviewing Komi when he just challenged you? Unless you don’t make beats, like Cool Beans, you should post something.

    i didn’t even see him challenge. i thought he was naming the beats after us lol. i don’t really have any interest in battling in just’s comments section but here’s a beat anyway…
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/5365268285e2753a/

  36. SaigonTheDon says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 22:18

    ps, where in the hell is my goddamn apology email boy

  37. ^^ damn!

  38. Kid Beats says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 22:47

    LOL I didn’t watch the video until now
    LOL @ it being directed to Komi

  39. Kid Beats: i really like that beat u posted. hot sample!

  40. Kid Beats that beat is nice man

  41. Ecks MANOLO says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 23:25

    In Just we trust…..

  42. Sonning Sensor u can have STD’s Beat (no homo)

  43. Kid Beats says;
    03 Jan 2009 - 23:39

    “i thought he was naming the beats after us lol.”

    Lmfao

    Thx for the props guys.

  44. Everyone's Favorite says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 0:13

    Shame….I guess Everyone deserves their 15 well lets just say 220 and call it even

  45. Everyone's Favorite says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 0:18

    Yo that’s Kinda Tuff @DM kinda glad i clicked that link

  46. Sorry for being late, i got up a lil late since im on vacations from work.
    First of all my name is WILKINS like Dominique Wilkins, not williams, hey $port, that response beat you posted is tight, kid beats, yours is also tight!
    I would like to post mine leaving clear that my name is WILKINS! hehe, i like challenges, please let me know what you guys think!

    zshare .net/audio/536575568bddab73/

    Komi started a beat battle, thats great, it just didn’t started the right way i believe.

    How do i put a link without the moderation thing happening?

  47. As far as the earlier beats, I thought Komi’s directed towards DM was nice. DM’s was nice also. Kid Beats, your sh*t was sick, I just could’ve went without the Jay-Z sample. But your the producer, so I respect your craft.

  48. So far im feeling DM’s the most outa the ones that have been posted as replies.. Kid Beats, the sample choice was fire, but thats what made the beat..i dont think the sample is strong enough to be looped like that but the beat is nice. Dm’s beat has more direction to it. But the Jay-z voice sample was pretty well encorporated..keep it up. we can make this a 4 way beat battle cypher if no1 else wants to step to the plate

  49. This is hands down the most inside joke/issue related spot on the net. Am I the only one who has no idea what the fuck people are talking about here 99% of the time? lol

  50. BTW - make sure u save ur best beats for last..those ones ive put up are just quick warm up type beats.

  51. can anybody tell me how can i post a link? my comments are going to moderation.

  52. Yea u just gota wait until Just Blaze moderates it bro

  53. ohh ok! :S shoot! i posted a lot, did you had the chance to check the one i posted in my previous comment?

  54. does anyone have rappers that they workin wit?…I dont mean like people in the industry..just trying to listen to some up and comers for a change…anyone that wants me to listen to some just drop some links or point me to them…my artist dude is J.J. Demon…check his myspace and hit me wit feedback

    click on my link and check my myspace top friends…his name is J.J. Demon…the artist page is the first friend on his page.

  55. im getting moderated so my links wont show up i guess…ill just wait until just does it

  56. Yea its cool - heres a piece of advice; if u wana loop a sample, only loop it if theres a strong enough melody or chord progression to carry the whole track. if the bit u wana loop didnt sound hot when u first heard it, then adding drums and bass to it probably wont do much to it. If thats the case its often better to chop the sample up and re-arrange the chops at least. Then add the drums and bass. Remember its not about getting a sample, its about letting the sample get you. Especially for Looping. I like that youre not taking the obvious route and going after soul samples tho.

  57. My comment was for Spankee

  58. Also try and wrk on ur drums a lil. Ur kicks sounded a lil off. Im not sure what it is, it sounds like the sample had an off-beat syncapated 808 or somethin and u tried to cover it up with a kick.

  59. Also spankee use crashes and symbals to bring out the hits in the sample, it makes the beat a lil less plain. Dont use it to much, just the right amount to fill up the uncessecary space and keep the listener engaged. its all about the small things. PAN ur crashes from left to right, and make sure ur kicks and snare have that bounce feeling to them, like the sample is breathing.

  60. thats good advice u giving…i know nothing about the technicalities of beatmaking..I just rely on the old “if it sounds good, keep it” method

  61. im making an effort to learn tho

  62. knowledge is being dropped

  63. randyG says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 2:23

    I’m just wondering, is everyone here a producer, whether it be a hobby or a job?

  64. TheSonningSensor says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 2:29

    I posted something but it’s not here…

  65. randyG says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 2:29

    Also, how old is everyone?

  66. I make beats…I don’t really “produce” that often. I’m 22 and I’m a currency trader by profession.

    and also I dont think my link came up…if u wanna listen before Just moderates this my sn is usaiditma…get at me there and ill quickly send the link over.

  67. my sn is for AIM

  68. TheSonningSensor says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 2:35

    .zshare. net/audio/536560088f8f572d/

    Alritey there….

  69. ^^^^ thanks SonningSensor

    heres mine

    .zshare.net/audio/5365807896b4f72d/

  70. @randyG.
    I make beats as a hobby, im actually a software engineer lol! and im 25, kinda old to start making beats, but hey, it wasnt until i graduated from school that i was able to afford “gear”
    @ Komi.
    Thanks for the advices Komi. I will work on my drums, yeah, probably sometimes they are a lil off, i need to work on my ear. I wanted to make ice cube’s “today was a good day” type of beat with this one, then hitting a hard loop in the middle to sort of leave a statement. You guys let me know if i accomplished what i wanted

    Thanks for the advices, i’ll consider them in the future.

  71. this is gettin interesting. wish we still had the message board for this.
    thanks for the responses, always nice getting feedback.

  72. @ spankee. i can see what komi is talkin about with the kick/bass. u can just hi pass filter your sample to fix a muddy bass line. i’m not listening with the best speakers, but it does sound a little muddy. that beat definitely gives the rapper room to do what he wants, which is a good thing if he’s lyrical

  73. by the way everyone that posted a beat got some dope stuff. DM im interested in wut u use..the sound on that beat is real cool..and that bass…idk but hit me up on my myspace.

  74. I think this goes for all in general, that if you access the web to post negative comments on popular sites such as Youtube, Myspace and this blog etc. Then you become a person shouting alone in a forest, no one can hear you. To break it down in laments terms, if you gonna say ‘f this’ and ‘f that’ then don’t access this and that simple.

    I often see idiots clicking on a youtube video writing fuck this I hate it blah blah blah. But to put it simply your pussy whoever you are, you can hide behind a computer screen but you can’t hide from yourself.

    I don’t hide myself my names up there, the world has to move forward now and it has no place for racism, pregidist and hate. Read a book and educate yourself because if I turn around and tell you I hate you, you probably would have a problem with it. Respect others as you respect yourself.

  75. AIM - shanedawg021

  76. Thanks DM for listening my stuff and for the feedback! I listened to your beat and its really good! Lotta talented people! Beewirks, i checked your myspace, great beat you have there, i liked that chinese boxing

  77. @randyG:
    i’m 22, almost 23, just got out of school. i make beats as a hobby, for now.
    lately i’ve been uninspired, but this is makin me want to cook up somethin new

  78. @ Spankee…thanks alot…I was listening to Madlib during that time…my girl hates Lib so I blast it whenever we get in a fight…usually good beats come outta that lol

  79. Komi… Im not a producer but here you go….this is from a kid about your age so it levels the playing field..

    http://www.zshare.net/audio/536606350fc0b700/

  80. ugh moderation…

    Komi… Im not a producer but here you go….this is from a kid about your age so it levels the playing field..

    zshare.net/audio/536606350fc0b700/

  81. and I stayed out of the comments in the the last few post so i have no idea how i got involved.

  82. LGraHolla wut it is

  83. hehehehe…..
    zshare.net/audio/53661194a065a5c2/

  84. Kid Beats says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 5:42

    @ Komi: The samples not strong enough to be looped? Eh, I dunno.

    The second half of the verse is chopped if you didn’t notice.

    @ one: Lol I know everyone’s tired of Jay-Z vocal samples but I made the beat with a rapper that doesn’t have a knack for hooks in mind.

    @ randyG: I’m 15 and I make beats for fun. I made my first in early September of ‘08.

    Oh & I’m kinda going back to school on Monday and I can’t work fast enough to post a beat for every producer that frequents this blog like Komi can. So if you’re trying to organize a daily beat battle, or something of that nature, consider me out.

    I can respond to random “wanna battle?” type posts on an on-and-off basis though. I might just start a beat right now.

  85. there should be a beat battle contest post made by blaze and judged by him, TMTD tshirt for the winner

  86. zshare.net/audio/5365891500acd393/

  87. 2Gutta says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 6:29

    blaze wtf r u doin this site is a bunch of mindless trash

  88. randyG says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 7:14

    Everyone’s a lot younger than I thought. I hear a lot of potential.

  89. damn, Komi lit a fire ’round here lol…

  90. UP2CHAS says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 9:34

    Komi, hey man you do got potential at your age and the best are the best because they listen, watch, and learn. you’re young and got a lot of learning to do maturity wise. if you want to do great things you got to stay humble (never mind Kanye haha). hope you can learn from this experience.

    Just, I got respect for how you handle things with every day people and fans. that’s love.

  91. Man that “No Reason” beat is official SonningSesor u better call TI asap lol

  92. Lol Kid Beats, it just aint (in my opinion)..i duno i just dont see the point of looping anything jus cuz it has some clear horns..

  93. Sonning ur drums are on point man

  94. @ DM - That first beat was the fire-est, but the second was a PRICK move! lol

    @ Sonning Sensor - I think ur beat was heatrocks, except the drums were weak. it could have been the best beat posted

    @ Curt Conners - Fire

    @ Komi - bro, i know i’m technically ur boss (no homo) but i want in. f– this ish …

    heeeeere we goooo

    http://www.zshare.net/audio/5367334998e500f5/

    all original except for the acapella in the chorus

  95. im guessing noone checked out the beats i posted???

  96. yeah LGH but they aint ur beats!

    tell that boy to come on here hisself

  97. he will…….but he will….i am his liaison..lol
    what did you think of the beats??

  98. im here aha
    what up

  99. now u gotta re-post all the beats LGH posted so i’ll listen 2 em

  100. lol you are being difficult…

  101. ah moderation. repost

    i’ll just roll with these two

    zshare.net/audio/53663468831d3f26/
    zshare.net/audio/53663677e1e1eb3c/

    both made roughly around 1-2 years ago
    2nd beat’s from when i was 14, shows my pop side i guess lolz

  102. Lol gnyus ill post some shit frm when i was 14 in a sec

  103. second one is hottt tho

  104. Just decided to post something in addition to the other unmixed joint I put up…

    zshare.net/audio/5367898545f6b127/

  105. TheSonningSensor says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 16:47

    So can we all agree that I won the first round?

  106. LOL no

  107. i think Komi and Gnyus should battle it out…

  108. Mic-Roh says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 17:44

    heres a beat from when i first started messin around with FL studio, ive moved onto logic from then. i was also just starting to experiment by adding instrumentation to samples, i didnt know anything about playing the keys then.

    http://www.imeem.com/people/z1I7Qv3/music/MPLUArOe/nightmp3/

  109. good idea. we need a judge tho

  110. like some1 neutral..just blaze?

  111. SaigonTheDon says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 18:33

    2Gutta says;
    04 Jan 2009 - 6:29
    blaze wtf r u doin this site is a bunch of mindless trash

    2gutta, just wen komi looked like a bigger fool than u he apologizes n u dont fail to disapoint n say even dumber shit than ever

  112. lol @ L

    im down tho
    just gimme a set genre

    either hiphop/rap or pop/rnb
    fuck it techno or rock whatever haha
    pop ballds lets go lolz

  113. Hey, everybody got a second beat on here, i didnt, can i still jump in?

  114. yea spankee…gnyus just do whatever man, it doesnt matter

  115. ok, heres my second round!, are we already in a second round?
    zshare.net/audio/5368532117ac383b/

  116. Post it on the new blog man

  117. new blog?
    You mean the new post with the rapper n-word kid on it?

  118. Happy New Years.. DM Your Beat is sick..what is the sample??!

  119. Lmao, wtf? How did this go from Gaza to a beat battle? Umm ok… I don’t want to sound like a stickler Komi but battling through posting doesnt seem right. If you guys wanna battle, go at it though the proper channels, like a myspace group or something… By the way, my beat or the beat Komi “made” for me or whatever is “meh” lol

  120. Lol second round in the other post? C’mon man, this aint Komibattle.com…

  121. BLuHaZe says;
    05 Jan 2009 - 18:55

    lol @ eskay postin this up..

  122. word lol now there’s the exposure