Jit Camp – Page 8 – Where A Jit Can Be A Jit

June 27, 2022

Tampa Beat Weekend 22’

It’s that time of year again, BeatsNChill curated another Tampa Bay Beat Weekend, with Day 1 featuring some of the best artists on both sides of the bay, and Day 2 featuring panel discussions and the famous Beat Battle. I wanted to show love to some of the artists that performed this weekend by highlighting them in this piece.

One of my most anticipated performances came from the President himself, Yung Muji. I made it right on time when I seen the homie on stage ripping it. I couldn’t help my self, as I was being checked in I just had to start singing my favorite track “I Want You”. Muji is a rockstar and I can’t wait to see him perform again. The only President I acknowledge is President Muji.

I hadn’t heard Taylor Moon prior to this but the homie Cowboy told me she was really dope, and bro wasn’t lying. I loved her energy and stage presence, brining out two models to add to the set.

Mason Monroe was really dope as well. His collab song with Taylor Moon added some versatility to his set. Really solid vocals from the homie, I for sure will check out his past work.

This was my first time seeing Nico Sweet live, but I have been hearing rave things about her over the past year. I loved her attitude and stage presence. We really do need that Heyeyella collab very soon.

The homie Heyeyella held it down for the Burg bro. The only 727 artist on the line up, the Zhudaru representative did his thing. I was surprised to hear “Different Vibez” on the set list but it’s one of my favorite Yella songs so I got really hype. “GOAT Cheese” and “Splash” hit different live. It was cool to see the 813 crowd embrace the homie, getting one of the best reactions of the night. Scan and stream “Cloud Crown” now.

One of my favorites right now is Plane Shifts on Junkyrd. Known for his artwork and tattoos, bro has reached another level with his bars. I get so hype anytime that beat from “Side a: Save Me” comes on for the live performance. “Don’t Be Late” hits different when’s its live, and is slowly becoming one of my favorite songs of the year.

Things went all the way up once Sunny Fritz hit the stage. The entire Scum Bag World crew pulled up to support their brother, shout out to Sage The Fox as well. Pretty iconic moment seeing the entire squad up there, shit was hype. We gotta hear “Snake Skin” live with the bro Kent Loon.

I was so hype to see Lil Fancy follow up Sunny Fritz, it was the perfect 1,2 punch. “AMG Benz” is a special record, you could really feel that with the energy the crowd gave the live version. The only thing is I wished he would have performed “MARSHAWN” with Indie.Indigo, the world needs to hear “I gave her half of a Percocet pill she turn into an animal, ahhhhhhh” live!

Got to see Scxtt Aye perform joints off his latest project “Doves” back to back weekends. It was cool to see what tracks like “Diamonds” and “In$omnia” sounded like without the live band. The album has been in heavy rotation since it dropped, with eyes on the album of the year No.1 slot.

Pusha Preme always kills it with his live sets. It was dope to hear “Calling Me Back” live. The homie AD the Artist came through to assist on a couple tracks, performing the Red Oktober standout “Wrong Way”.

Taz Money came through with that street shit. Tampa Bay’s rookie of the year pulled up with the whole squad. It was dope to hear “No Luck” live, that’s probably my favorite track from Taz.

Drop City’s own Gat$ & Jordan Patrick shut it down as always. “Leap Of Faith” is one of my favorite songs this year, so hearing the live version was a treat. Gat$ played some cuts off 2 Much 2 Robb. Zion got elevated in stature after this live performance, one of my favorite joints off the project.

Gitt Fai was definitely a standout for me. Known for his production, the homie really brought that 813 club energy with “Keep A Heaux”. He really brought me back to that mid 2000s FLA sound that artists like Frank Lini and Billy Blue used to make.

Barely Legal closed out the show like only they can. Performing cuts off of “CYBR” and the “Daytona EP”, it was definitely worth the wait for the patient fans in attendance. We even got an unreleased joint, and let me tell you the boys have another hit on their hands.

Besides the performances DJs where also present at the even. Our one, our only, and our everything DJ Donnie Luv put on for the 727 not only Djing Heyeyella’s set, but also rocking one of her own.

T.Couture has been killing every set I have seen her do live, and this one was no exception. Check out her Couture Radio series for some real gems.

Big shout out to HMTWN and the rest of the BeatsNChill813 family, you guys put on a great event. We haven’t really seen an event like this in the city since COVID so it was dope for everyone to come ttogether and support the community.

June 22, 2022

RodXTheXGod- Chapter Black II

St.Pete Hip Hop Pioneer RodXTheXGod returns to the dark side on “Chapter Black II”.

The homie comes starts the track out with a “Boyz N The Hood” inspired banger. RodXTheXGod is one of the best in all of Florida when it comes to production, but he’s also no slouch on the mic. It was dope to see AV get on the track, giving it a dash of gravitas, as well as holding fans over for “MUD II”.

RodXTheXGod shows his storytelling skills on “Back Trippin”. Bro is back in the burg, which means back to that trap shit. The menacing production sets the vibe for Rod’s gangster raps.

“Reed Thompson” has been getting heavy spins in the streets throughout the entire burg. The visuals for this joint added a lot. Moxx Biggz pulls up on the track spitting that street shit. In case you forgot, we really about that life.

“F I V E – 7 Flow” featuring the homie Geno Smoov. Rod’s flow on the first verse is really solid. The beat is menacing and the bars are even harder. Geno slid on the track as well, bringing that Smoov vibe to the song.

“Tee Up” puts Rod in that Richie Spanish mode. This definitely will get heavy rotation at Turbo or any club really in Tampa Bay. Just a dope feel good record.

“Wish The Worst” featuring Glockstar Streetz is some more street shit, but the beat is much colder. That Kyrie line is a standout for sure. Glockstar Streetz was pretty dope as well, haven’t heard of him until now but definitely gonna find out more.

“Tap In/ Double R Truck” is on that late night creep shit. Rod dabbles more with the storytelling elements on this joint. Really dope record.

“BSO Relle Rotation Freestyle” is a fun little banger. Free Smooth Bandz bro! Rod definitely finds his pocket about mid way through the track spitting some the of realest shit the Burg has heard. With production by the man himself how can you go wrong.

The project ends on what could be my favorite track on the album. Big Beyo comes through on the beat for “Libra Scale” giving us that 813 & 727 collab both sides of the bay needed. Rod gets pretty introspective on this song, which is one of the reasons it stands out above the rest, you really feel the emotion in what bro is saying. That beat switch mid way though takes the track to the next level. “Ruth Chris, bitch you gettin Wendy’s fries.”

Definitely see the growth from the first installment to this new one. The west coast trip made an impact for sure with many of the cuts giving off a Cali vibe. One of the best projects to come out of the Burg in a minute. A lot of artists should hit the homie up for beats cause it’s killing the production game.

June 21, 2022

Geno Smoov- The Intro

The homie Geno Smoov comes through with “The Intro”, a project heavily influenced by his life in the Burg and from Detroit, executive produced by RodxThexGod.

The Rap Game Bruce Wayne kicks off the album with the hard hitting Detroit inspired “Bruce Wayne Game”. I also get a tad of west coast flavor on this one. Geno stays talking that shit, and this track is no exception. Bro got gadgets just like Batman. Just cause he’s Bruce Wayne, don’t mean he out here saving all these hoes.

“Coolin” is the song of the summer. You just want to lay out by the pool and smoke a fat blunt to this joint. This what St.Pete Hip Hop sounds like mane, that real feel good vibe. The hook is out of this world, and Geno brings it all together with the bars. The city needs a video for this asap.

You already know what happens when Rodxthexgod pulls up on the track. “BurlinGame” continues that lavish 727 vibe. I could low key see this on a new edition of the Richie Spainish collection so you know it’s a banger. We came from the bottom but now we shot callin.

Geno brings us back to the D on “Put Um On The Wall”. This one’s a straight banger. Gino’s delivery is aggressive and to the point.

Out of all the bangers in this project “Booted Up” is my favorite. The beat is a head knocker. Gino is really on his Bruce Wayne shit on this joint. It would be dope to see a video for this one. This a Trap Epic!

The homies get back on that west coast shit with “ReLoaded”. Rodxthexgod pulls up dropping one of my favorite verses on the project, “This a contact sport, and we playing through the whistle.” Day1 Zell does his thing on the beat as well.

“No Date Nights” is for all the ladies. I could hear this joint in Turbo or another club for sure. It’s a different vibe but it came at a much need moment in the album, to even out all the gangsta shit.

“Like The Things You Do” continues the more light hearted vibes. Geno really shows his versatility especially on tracks like this one. Definitely a surprise for me on the album.

“Real Smoov” is on that cool lounge vibe. I really dig this track, out of all the more love songs, this one was my favorite. I could see Geno doing some alter ego shit, and dropping a whole album like this. One of my favorite tracks on the album.

“I Feel” is on some more somber shit. It’s for all the real ones we have lost over the past few years. If you ever lost some one close this song will hit different for you. Long Live JJ Da Jet!

“Tables” produced by Rodxthexgod, has Geno putting the listener on game. No matter how good shit is going, you never know when the tables will turns you gotta be ready. I really enjoyed the story telling element of this track. A video would bring the whole story together.

“Church” is a feel good record. Probably one of the last verses from the 727 legend JJ Da Jet pops up on this joint, giving the light hearted track an extra splash of gravitas. JJ killed it with the double time flow, and Geno did his thing on the hook for sure.

“Song Bird” featuring Andria Rene’ closes out the project on some up lifting shit. Geno won’t be locked down, he’s gonna put his all into this music shit, and make something shake. Great way to finish off the album.

Geno really did his thing on this project. From the bangers to the soon to be classic records like “Coolin” and “Church”, it’s safe to say the Rap Game Bruce Wayne really made the city proud.

June 21, 2022

Haver Taker- Archangel

The artist formally known as Wheat, has taken on a new persona as Haver Taker, unleashing his latest project “Archangel” onto the Tampa Bay Scene.

Right out the gate Haver is on his rockstar shit. The homie Richie Guapo pulls up to assist on “Permanent”, I believe on production. This shit is a certified head knocker. I really mess with Haver’s raw delivery on this song.

I wasn’t sure what to expect on “Von$hine”. Named after the man himself, I would have expected some thing a little more crazier but the fact that Haver hits you with a more somber, introspective vibe is what makes the song so great. This shit really feel like it’s from the heart.

“Final Destination Final” is has more of a cloudy atmospheric vibe to it. Haver’s lyrics are hella slowed, so you know that boy Po’d Up. He made a deal with the devil to become Haver Taker.

“Vomittcomett” is one of my favorite cuts of the project. The beat just slides man. The altered vocals from Haver are pretty dope, giving off a darker vibe. This some Frankenstein’s Lab type shit.

“u lEft sOMn” once again features Guapo on production. You can just Swang to the beat. I could low key see this shit getting played at The Castle, with all the goth chicks going wild. Have no fear ladies, Haver Taker is here.

“Catholick” is on some grungey vibes. The guitar rift on the beat is right up my alley. We need more shit like this. Haver Taker truly becomes the Archangel on this one. That “What A Shame” hook gets stuck in your head for days. We need a video for this joint. Hands down my favorite track on the project. This a real Vamp Anthem!

Bro we really need this one live. “Nice Like Christ” gets so hype. The beat sounds like it’s from Space Invaders or some shit like that.

“Ccrimsonrush” has some pretty dope synth work. It would be really dope to see the homie Renald Bart hop on the remix.

Haver Taker brings us to the trap on “John Taker Must Die”. Bro is really sending shots at John Taker. It’s crazy how Haver can go from that goth vibes to some real trap shit like this joint.

“Tryn 2 Do” has the Archangel on some flex shit. The beat reminds me of some Florida Underground shit from back in the day but Haver rides it. One of my favorite hooks on the project, if not the whole year.

“Soft eyeZ” sounds like it’s in the middle of a secret lab with alarms going off. Haver switches up his flow throughout the song, at times even doing some spoken word type shit.

The project ends out on the bubbly “Times Up”. You shouldn’t sleep on Haver because your time could be up very soon. Once the beat really starts going, the transitions are pretty dope, kind of has a Sega Soundtrack vibe.

Haver Taker is such a dope versatile artist. I would really like for him to continue dabbling with the more goth synth type shit but the bangers are essential and will add to the more rockstar persona he gives off with his music. Definitely check out “Catholick”, I bet you aint heard nothing like it.

June 21, 2022

Another Kozyy Summer

The homie Kozyy has been on a run as of late, hitting up numerous performances as well as dropping a slew of the singles for the summer. I wanted to shed light on a couple of those singles and give my thoughts on what’s next for Kozyy.

This one caught my attention after being performed at ABR’s listening party, as well as a few other events around the city. Kozyy’s got everyone chanting the hook. I really dig the mellow boom bap production. Kozyy is able to mix hip hop and RnB so well that it doesn’t come off cliche or corny.

Love the chimes on “Came In”. Kozyy’s vocals are really on point on this track. Sometimes you just gotta tell a woman, that’s she’s the baddest in the room, on some love at first sight shit.

“Ice Crean Cake” will always be my favorite Kozyy track, but when it comes to his new shit it’s gotta be “Cycles”. It’s unreal how good his vocals are on the hook. This song is very relatable to me, dealing with the highs and lows of life, really great message.

It’s really dope to hear Kozyy on a bit more dusty soulful production. His bars are really solid on this track. Just when you think Kozyy can only sing, he drops a track like this that shows he can really be on his rap shit.

Over the past year the homie has shown so much growth, there’s really no telling how far he could really take this shit! Really hype to hear what he’s got next, I know he’s got plenty of more hits coming before the summers over.

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

I’m Reppin BTMVLE, Can You Feel Me Down Here!

BTMVLE Studios is home of Street Fashion, Art, and Entertainment provided by in house artists Cowboy By Takeo, BTMVLE, Moose In The Burg, Pollex World, Slugg Sounds, and others. Now you can rep the studio with the brand new BTMVLE Studio’s Shop tee.

From all the dope events, to even hosting the Bonfire Podcast, BTMVLE is a safe place for Tampa Bay Creatives to get out their vision. The in house artists are usually open for commissions and will work to the best of their ability to bring your idea to life.

Cowboy By Takeo has the good and wares on lock. Bro makes works of art not only on clothing, but also on canvas.

Moose kills it with the clothing, video work, and now jewelry work. The homie is Co-Director and Editor of the Jit Camp Bonfire Podcast, as well as other visual projects that land in his desk

Pollex World brings art and clothing to us when we most need it, not to mention the dope video work.

BTMVLE provides the A1 embroidery, as well as their own pieces from time to time. The homies even dabble with catering from time to time.

$lugged Sounds, has got you covered when it comes to some of the best music the Dirty Burg has to offer.

Shop tees are now only $25, and can be picked up at the studio. This is a very limited release, so don’t sleep on the shop!

June 21, 2022

Slugg Sounds- While You Wait…

With Burg Day 22’ on the horizon I wanted to show love to one of my favorite $lugg Mixes, “While You Wait…” a mix dedicated to the Burg, that will hold fans over until the official $lugg Sounds project. This that $lugg Shit!

Off rips our host the one, the only, and our everything DJ Donnie Luv sets the vibe. The whole $lugg crew is chanting “This that $lugg shit!” putting everyone on game.

Next the mix rolls into a bouncy new joint fro Jerry Nova. Bro is one of the most slept on emcees in the game, he drops gems on a low key vibe and has a crazy stage presence, I always remember Nova’s bars.

Then we get into “Frio Flow” from BTMVLE Jotta & Donnie Luv. This was the first time I heard this track but now we got the official version with accompanying video by Moose In The Burg.

Next we are greeted by Donnie Luv over a somber instrumental. We get gang shout outs for Arlonzo and Renald Bart. I know what song this beat will eventually be used on, and let me tell y’all it’s a song of the year contender.

Donnie Luv hits us with a $lug N B segment featuring some slow vibes, before she hits us with the fire again. We literally floating in the drank at this point we so $lugged.

Not sure what the title of the next cut is called but it’s a banger, imma call it “Champagne Wishes” for now. This was actually the first time I was introduced to the homie from across the bay, Scxtt Aye on the intro. BTMVLE Jotta paints the picture of him trapping out the Airbnb on sunny Treasure Island. This shit really feel like the sunset at the Don Cesar.

DJ Donnie Luv slows it down with a “Summer Nights” inspired sample. Not sure if any verses are laid down to the final version of this track but I could see Nova sliding on this. Donnie Luv killed it with the vocals though, she’s in that mode. Donnie Luv is gonna have you telling your man “Get Yo Shit Right”.

The Goodfellas are back on what sounds like some players ball shit. We get a barrage of bars from both Jotta and Nova. We gotta get a full version of this on the gang album.

DJ Donnie Luv is back on that hype shit with a track that could be the song of the summer. Donnie Luv drops hella gems on this one. “She wanna brunch than hunch” stays in my head.

The homie Jerry Nova closes out the mix with some laid back but triumphant vibes, sounding mad comfortable on the mic. Like the man said, “You ain’t a $lugg, you ain’t gettin my love”.

This mix is always heavy in the rotation, not sure when if ever these tracks will get official releases but as long as we have this mix to run back, the wait will be worth it.

June 21, 2022

Phases

Little Bull 4U presents “Phases” a mini collection just in time for Summer. Sounds will be provided by the one and only DJ Donnie Luv, with food available from Good Fortune, plus a VIP Sake Tasting with In Between Days, hosted at SAFDS.

This latest collection from Little Bull focuses on designs that will help you throughout the phases of your day, that also allows for total self expression. I can’t wait to see how Little Bull incorporates the pieces into the immersive event.

DJ Donnie Luv always knows what to play to get me moving. Can’t wait to hear what curated selections she has planned for her set. I am hype to hear some Japanese Dance tracks as well as some lofi jazz picks. Its pretty crazy on our podcast we shouted out In Between Days on the podcast and now we are all at the same event.

I love the vibe of In Between Days. Once I heard they where doing a curated sake tasting experience, I had to lock in my VIP ticket. From sweet to savory and hot and cold, excited to see what they bring to the table.

I have never had Good Fortune but this will be a great opportunity for me to check it out. Their hand crafted Filipino and SE Asian inspired dishes seem to pair great with the sake and music. Hopefully some noodle dishes and Bao Buns will be on the menu, Jit been craving noodles lately.

Big shout out to Scott and the rest of the SAFDS family for hosting the event. I have so many great memories from the Backlot Breakfasts. I can’t wait to catch the night time vibe.

Get your tickets now, the last event sold out, don’t get caught sleeping. Big shout out to Little Bull 4U for not just throwing a traditional fashion show. Just like the title, there is phases to the event, allowing for a more personal experience.

June 20, 2022

Ryan Beckford- Offline EP

Ryan Beckford takes it back to his Florida roots on “Offline EP”.

The project starts off with the trippy “Euphoria”. I really dig the various guitar rifts on the beat. This first track transports is right into Ryan’s World, prepping us for what’s to come.

My favorite track off the project hands down is “Cross Roads”. This one has big FLA Underground Vibes from like 2011 type shit. It would be dope to see Ryan dabble more with this Metro Zu esque production.

“Slick Rick” has Ryan on his rockstar shit. Ryan’s vocals pair well with the atmospheric production. Pretty soon all the hoes are gonna be yelling out Slick Rick!

“Russian Bands” is a dope little banger. I could see a video for this with Ryan, masked up with choppers on deck out in the woods.

Pretty sure I first heard “Long Shlong/ Dip” on the DOS Chapter 1 tape but that’s no longer available, so I’m glad to see it make the cut on this project. Ryan’s got another hit on his hands with “Dip” if he promos it right.

Overall pretty solid project from Ryan Beckford. If he keeps sticking to the esoteric Florida Underground style I am all here for it. “Cross Roads” one of them ones.

June 20, 2022

Nico Suave- Don’t Crash

The homie Nico Suave comes through with the melancholic “Don’t Crash”.

The production sounds like it could be used in a film or show, with a little bit of John Brion esthetic.

Suave delves into the troubles of life, but despite how fast and how hard life comes at him he’s not gonna crash.

Suave’s delivery and flow are really on point, never stepping over the beat or sounding out of place.

The interlude with the child within the song was a nice touch, bringing the listener back to how fast life can move from childhood to adulthood.

You already know I peeped the shout out to the homie Cowboy By Takeo, who along with Pollex World came through with the cover art.

Not really sure what Nico Suave has coming up next, but I am interested to see how this track fits in the context of his next project. If you enjoyed this track peep the homies last project “Blurry Vision”