Is Hip Hop Killing Really Dead or are We Killing it For Good? interview with The prolific J.D. HAZE

Published: Dec. 1, 2010, 2 a.m.

J.D. HAZE Hailing from NAT TURNER DISTRICT (Petersburg VA) J.D.HAZE brings a brand of hip-hop that is not only funky but also informative with a groove to move conscious minds and bodies alike. Described as, ONE OF THE "SUNS OF THE PERFECT BLACK". He is an Elite Soldier of Truth, Love, & Positivity. His relationship with Hip Hop in three words: (CRG) Conscious, Revolutionary, and Gangster. J.D. HAZE has worked and performed with a who’s who of artist domestically and abroad. some acts include VIC FLOWERS(House of Tre) LL COOL J,CHUCK BROWN,MOS DEF,RAKIM,GX, SOUL LOGISTICS,KLEPH DOLLAZ,JAH I WITNESS EMCEE,RHYMEFEST,RED AND METH and various others. Currently J.D. is on the “BLACK BLOODED AMERICAN” tour with the ALL and ANCESTORS, dropping the seeds of POSITIVITY, BLACK LOVE,&TRUTH where ever they are sent…SISTERS and BROTHERS….I present to you….”THE SUN OF THE PERFECT BLACK” J.D. HAZE and THE ANCESTORS… His mother put him on to Uncle George and them when he was about 4 0r 5 years of age. She introduced him to The FatBack Band (and countless other Funky Jewels, as well.) King Tim the 3rd “Personality Jock” was the first joint he ever heard and then he was instantly fused into the culture. He grew up listening to a wealth of artist. The love of the music started with his earliest introduction to Funk JB, Funkadelic, Earth Wind & Fire, Johnny Guitar Watson, Gil Scot Heron, Hendrix, KraftWerk, Cold Crush, Run DMC, PE, X-Clan, Go-Go, Reggae, Country (Charlie Daniels), and other Funky Vibrations. He gives thanks and praises to them all. When asked what keeps him motivated, he explains he is motivated by the love of the MOST HIGH. He gives praises and thanks to The ALL and the ancestors for the gifts he is given. Check out Facebook.com/JDHaze Or Email him at: truthhaze@gmail.com WebSite: https//:www.TribalMC.com