Miss Mocha Presents: “Buttah & Brown”- Emmit James & Claudio Parrone Jr. [Write Up]

Two words….SAAANG BOY!! Appropriately, the “Buttah and Brown” tour was brought to Milwaukee first to welcome our own Emmit James home and he brought with him some fellas with vocals on top of vocals, the crowd was very much in tune [Miss Mocha DID that]. DJ FreakishNerd shows out on the 1’s and 2’s with a great mix as the crowd forms and continues to grow up until show time; the floor tables, the booths, and the bar were all full and the stage was lit up with green, blue, red lights one after the other, giving the atmosphere an intimate yet active lounge feel. Emmit James, one half of the Headliners for the show, introduces Leroy Booker to the stage and right off the bat he hits us with a good ol’ nostalgic ‘YEEEEAAAaaaauuuuuUUUHHH!!’ and runs for his life into his introduction song, accompanied by, to quote Emmit, “the illustrious Curtis Crump Jr. on the keys. He gave us a few love jams before the other half of Buttah & Brown was introduced, Claudio Parrone Jr. A.K.A. C.J. He slowed us down even more with a smooth rendition of “Until the End of Time” by Justin Timberlake, and of course the crowd showed their love for it as they participated in a ‘call and response’ moment with C.J.; “This ones for the lovers!”...Speaking of Lovers, they sure were in attendance on this night. C.J. stepped to the side for the last moment of his set and let the band play for the crowd. Without hesitation, multiple couples, young and old, got up and started slow dancing. It was a sight!

Klassik took the stage next and dominated, vocally and lyrically. His production was a one man show, with a stage presence that could fill a room, the crowd was nothing short of engaged. Finally, feeding off of the momentum of the night, Emmit James and Claudio Jr. took the stage as Buttah & Brown and with the inclusion of an insane drum solo and even a praise break, they gave their audience what they wanted, a high energy cap to the night.

 /Naomi-Re’a for CW

Emmitt James - AVERY

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“Barista by day, full time musician at all other hours, indie hip hop-jazz act Emmitt James is coming back home to Milwaukee [despite the cold] to celebrate the release of his album AVERY on vinyl. AVERY is named after Emmitt James’ grandmother Vickie Ann Avery. After her passing in December 2017, he was inspired to name the album after her.”

Emmitt James’s latest album “AVERY” featuring 17 tracks is nothing short of great! He has been compared to acts like A Tribe Called Quest, Anderson. Paak and The Internet. Every single track melts into each other with ease. Here’s a small break down of the songs on the album (with a couple visuals on Youtube, check them out also).

August 31’ answers our initial question of “Who is Avery?” Repetition and harmonizing is a major theme on this album. His first request on this album is to ‘let him know when you find that peace of mind.’ 

‘Word 2 Momma’ is a track where he’s talking about making money and “that’s on his mama!” (His words) 

‘1099’ starts off with “everything is for Avery” giving us no time to forget who this album is for. By the way, 1099 is a taxes reference--meaning the song is talking about another stream of income, which is pretty creative.

Next we have ‘Everything bagel w/ Cream’ which stands out right away due to it’s extremely catchy beat. 

Whole Foods’ is where Emmitt tells us where he get dem bagels. “Prices goin’ up like Whole Foods.” You know,  a slight flex. I had to gon’ head and add that to the library fasho. ‘Boy’ has a lot of nice transitions. He’s telling us how he feels, he don’t give a f*  how you feel though (which he made very clear in this particular song). 

On ‘Couldn’t Tell’, Emmitt asks “Is that your man? I couldn’t tell.” 

‘MF Juice’ is solely a flex song. “Yeah, I got the sauce but I still got the MF Juice.” He just letting everybody know, the best just got better so don’t worry about what he’s doing. 

In ‘Hunnit Bandz’, He releases one of his goals, he tryna get his first hunnit bandz. This was also a super cool song. He doesn’t stop there with the flexin’ though! 

Flyest in the room’ is flaunting his everything, if you didn’t get the picture before this song, you’re gonna feel him now. He’s letting everybody know, he’s THAT guy. You can’t tell him shit.

Ass on the Dance Floor’ is a song about just having fun and being carefree, which everyone should be doing. 

Chance’ is about a specific  someone and how he wants them to take a chance with him because what’s the harm in that? Give the man a chance, will ya? 

‘F.O.M.L/Time for you’ is really self-explanaory. “If it ain’t about the money, get the f* off my line,” but if it's about ‘you’, he got time today. 

Ohhh Lordt, Yes Lordt’ seems to be Emmitt letting his people know that he still and always will have their back. Don’t be afraid to ask for anything. He’s doing this for them. No one is left behind. 

Lastly, Thankful is the outro. He’s just letting us know he’s thankful for everything that he has and everything he has yet to gain.

This album is prettttttty good, not gon’ lie. Naw, i’m lying… it’s FIREEEEEE! And guess what? Wow, look at God. You even have the opportunity to see it live!

“With a contribution donation, release show attendees will have an opportunity to hear

the album live. The show will take place on January 25th at Company Brewing at

9:30PM as well as special guest sets by Neely, Ammorelle, NilexNile, and PaperStacks

with music by DJ Light Skin Larry. Entry is $10 and the first three people will receive a

copy of AVERY on vinyl with admission.”

All in all, you know what to do. Check out our friend Emmitt James ( ‘Avery’ available on all streaming services) and you can even take it a step further and go check him out in person! Let us know what you think! Heart this post! You ain’t doing nothing anyways, stop trying to make an excuse. You really don’t want to sleep on this man, I’m telling you.


Congrats, Emmitt on everything from all of us here at CopyWrite!

/Imani for CW

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#WeSeeYou Skipp Whitman - 'El Aye' Ft. Emmitt James staring Melissa Vento

This week's #WeSeeYou goes out to this cool video from our /CW connects in LA!

Skipp Whitman presents us ‘El Aye’

"featuring Emmitt James and starring Melissa Vento. Directed by Sebastian Ruiz (‘Goodnight,’ ‘Escalator Music’), was shot in Downtown LA, in and out of the Subway. It tells the story of chance encounters and admiration from varying distances."

You never know who you might cross paths with, do you take the moment? Let us know what you think in the comments bellow!

/CW

UFSV#1 on Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ufsv-1/1353653609 subscribe youtube.com/skippwhitman 'El Aye' by skipp whitman @skippwhitman featuring Emmitt James @emmitt_james shot and directed by Sebastian Ruiz @jsebasruiz starring Melissa Vento @blk_mamba produced by skipp whitman industries & corwag entertainment shot in Dowtown LA special thank you to impresso cafe @ 1115 s Hope Street more at skippwhitman.com

Emmitt James- EP cigarettes, porn, & lotto tix

Back at it again with the word play Emmitt James!

"From backyard boogies to gallery shows and bar gigs, Emmitt James is a well celebrated and experienced performer. The Midwest bred emcee is a hip-hop artist who fuses lyrical poetry with modern hip-hop stylings all over live jazz esq instrumentals provided by the rotating line up of The Feel Goods. The Feel Goods are a Los Angeles based hip-hop jazz band whose composition ranges from drums and electric bass to saxophone and violin. Resistant to the idea of being labeled a rapper, Emmitt's live show is relatable, mindful, and genuine no matter if it's a homie's backyard or sold out show at more established venues. James has been gaining momentum in LA, making his Low End Theory debut July 2017 and opening for acts such R.LUM.R, Cuco, and Jesse Baez.

Check out his new EP cigarettes, porn, & lotto tix and let us know what you think.

in support of the new EP 'cigarettes, porn, & lotto tix', Emmitt teamed up with Dominic Charles Ferris to accompany the release with "a really short film" aka a trailer. directed // Dominic Charles Ferris beaut // Jazmen Safina You can listen to it here https://soundcloud.com/emmittjames/sets/cigarettes-porn-lotto-tix

Consider it a sort of homage to that trio of vices we Americans anxiously start to consume at age 18. Here's #CPALT, a really short film to accompany the release directed by Dominic Charles Ferris. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hly5g4AnpSI recorded/mixed by David aka I-Nine in Los Angeles, CA JTB Recording Studios © Emmitt James, House Of Renji, LLC 2017; Lost Boys Collective cover art by Joshua Zacarias

Emmitt James "FUCKS WITCHU" ft. Fivy

Well you know we F***ks with Emmitt James and his recent track, "FUCKS WITCHU" from his unreleased project, due to drop in October 2016, #THEFEELGOODTAPE is no exception.

Adding the sultry and soul bending voice of Fivy to the mix, this is definitely one of those "feel me tho" tracks that make you want just vibe. Also catch those undertones of punch line word play too from Fivy...that’s the type of shiz you don’t get main stream.

FUCKS WITCHU is the second offering from #THEFEELGOODTAPE set to release October 2016 Written and performed by Emmitt James, Fivy Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Genesis Renji © 2016 House Of Renji, LLC; Lost Boys Collective

Emmitt James "SUNFLOWERS" *COPYWRITE OFFICIAL DROP*

Lover Boy, Emmitt James, is at it again. CopyWrite premiers to you “SUNFLOWERS”, the single from his upcoming project #THEFEELGOODTAPE, slated to release for Fall 2016. He always seems to make his muse some cutie with an unshakable aura, but this time his creative heart flickers for his niece, London Jo Ann, his Sunflower! Happy 1st Birthday London, this one is for you!

 

Featuring Bethel Solomon & Youngest Pope Eva, Emmitt James has created a sultry uptempo sound that reflects the simplicity of good vibes, unconditional love, and the beauty of nature. “I’m convinced I found an Angel, I’m convinced God loves me so”. These lyrics reflect on how some people just make the difference in your life. Gifts from up above, they shine light, they captivate, they become symbolic.

The catchy tune should have you eager to go out and pick a few Sunflowers to give to your own Sunflower. It definitely reminds us that even the most simple act of appreciation carries weight. All we need in life is...

GOOD people. GOOD vibes. GOOD energy.

Listen to “SUNFLOWERS” here first & check out the exclusive SUNFLOWERS ZINE (shown above), for all your complimenting visual pleasures.

Love & All Things Urban,

Dirty

SUNFLOWERS is the lead single from the upcoming project #THEFEELGOODTAPE slated for Fall 2016. SUNFLOWERS (2016) Release Date: August 10, 2016 (in honor of my sunflower London JoAnn) Cover Art/Photo by Dr Sol Written by E. Williams, Bethel Solomon Performed by Emmitt James, Bethel Solomon Remix of "Lost Angel" by Theo Parrish Recorded/Mixed by David aka I-Nine at JTB Recording in Los Angeles, CA © House Of Renji, LLC; Lost Boys Collective; Emmitt James 2016

Emmitt James - FREE Refills

We can smell the coffee, hear the grind (literally) and see the coffee shop all in the four tracks.

In "FREE Refills," Emmitt James brings us a project that tells us some love and lust stories he has encountered while his featured artists tells their own love stories to match from love of self, love of culture and love of love lost. We dig it.

Now we tell you to grab your favorite cup of Jo' (almond chai latte if you will) and sip "FREE Refills" below.

The best things in life are FREE. C R E D I T S written by Emmitt J Williams Jr, Ian "Tombo" Tishler, Janiyah Moore recorded, mixed and mastered by David aka "i-Nine" in Los Angeles, CA at JTB Recording with production by Ashton Mc Creight, DARK|HORSE (aka D|H) and nathan hateua

C R E D I T S:  Written by Emmitt J Williams Jr, Ian "Tombo" Tishler, Janiyah Moore. Recorded by mixed and mastered by David aka "i-Nine" in Los Angeles, CA at JTB Recording with production by Ashton Mc Creight, DARK|HORSE (aka D|H) and nathan hateua

House of Renji - 'Young Casanova: LILY (An Interlude)' & 'And Then S H E Was Gone: The Same Love Story, Different Characters'

We’ve learned years ago that you never underestimate the House of Renji and with these “Ying and Yang” projects from both Genesis Renji and Emmitt James we’re remembering why.

While in different parts of the country, east coast resident Genesis Renji brings us his alter ego, Giovanni "Young" Casanova in 'Young Casanova: LILY (An Interlude)' where he tells his stories of women he meets on his departure.

Contrasted by his west coast resident and House-mate, Emmitt James with 'And Then S H E Was Gone: The Same Love Story, Different Characters' where he tells the story of trying to convince his latest crush that they should become a thing before it's too late.

These projects collide together creating not only an urge to listen to both projects but also a question of “What really happens at the end of these love stories?” Will happily wait for our answer if that means more tracks to come.

Until then, we know this won’t be the last time we hear from the House. Take a listen and tell us what you think below.

#RespectTheHouse 

 

House Of Renji's east coast resident Genesis Renji returns as his alter ego, Giovanni "Young" Casanova, in this latest collection of tracks that is 'Young Casanova: LILY (An Interlude)'. Listen to Cas' quick trip home and which lovely lad(ies)y he interacts with before he departs. Production by Chico Sway, Monte Booker Written by Genesis Renji Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Genesis Renji (Washington, DC) © House Of Renji, LLC 2015

House Of Renji's west coast resident Emmitt James returns with 'And Then S H E Was Gone: The Same Love Story, Different Characters'. Witness a compelling conversation of James trying to convince his latest spark that they should become a flame before it's too late. Production by CHAD, Monte Booker Additional Vocals by Bethel Solomon Written by Emmitt James Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by I-Nine at JTB Recording Studios (Los Angeles, CA) © House Of Renji, LLC 2015