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I met Reason years ago through gigs, BBQ’s near the Obese Records store, and just generally being a young dude hanging around, wanting to be a part of the scene, though he probably wouldn’t remember. Over the years, and as my career has progressed, I have had a lot more interaction with Rea’, and though I was helped along by my own people, he has always been a great source of support, advice, and knowledge whenever I’ve needed it. I have also seen firsthand the support Reason has given a lot of young artists, close friends of mine included. 

I think it comes from the selfless passion he has for the music, the culture behind it, and young people with a goal, that many claim but few possess. And beyond that, an ability to see qualities in others, and to nurture and encourage that potential; earlier this year I spoke, at Rea’s request, to about 250 year 9 students he teaches. One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had through music, had very little to do with music, and everything to do with a bit of a push from Reason to step outside of my comfort zone. It’s a small, though insightful, example of the effect he’s had on me, and I’m sure there are many stories of a similar nature, spanning the more than 20 years of contribution Rea’s made.
When I heard that Window Of Time was to be his last release, I immediately hit him up saying that the scene, particularly Melbourne’s, would be that much weaker for his absence. There is much talk about kings and legends within the scene, but I don’t think there would be many brave enough to challenge the idea that Reason is a bona fide king. I wish the fella all the best for the future, and look forward to following in his footsteps to do my bit to improve the state of local hip-hop for those still to come. Peace brother, and congrats on an innings few will match.

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1.The Layover ft. Don Cannon
2.Wonderwall ft. Big K.R.I.T. (Drive to This)
3.Shut Up ft. Rusko (Drive to This)
4.Henny & Purple ft. Slim Thug (Smoke & Drive to This)
5.Looks Like Sex [Snippet] (Pull a Bad Bitch to This)
6.Rocket Man ft. Bun B (Fly to This)
7.Blackout Remix (Pre-Game to This)
8.Hey Lady ft. Twista (Fuck to This)
9.Marauder Music ft. Blackbear (Drive in the Dark to This)
10.Long Time (Vibe to This)
11.They Call Me ft. Bei Maejor (Ride to This)
12.21 Days (Chill to This)
13.Attitdues ft. Casey Veggies (Blaze to This)
14.Traveling Man (Reminisce to This)
15.On Fire (Drug Dealer Girl Part II) ft. Machine Gun Kelly (Rage To This)
16.Room 925 ft. Cyhi Da Prynce (Fuck to This)
17.Mittens Up ft. Elzhi & Dusty McFly (Represent Your Shit to This)
18.A Perfect Mess (Think to This)
19.Rolling in the Deep (Fall Asleep to This)
20.The Scientist (Fall Asleep to This)
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Javier Colon Performs Songs From ‘Come Through For You’ | rnbdirt.com
Skip to Javier Colon Performs Songs From ‘Come Through For You’Posted on November 20, 2011 by rnbdirt

Javier Colon, the first season winner of ‘The Voice’, performed songs from his debut album ‘Come Through For You’ on Walmart Soundcheck. The set list includes ‘Runnin’, ‘Happy Sinner’, ‘As Long As We Got Love’, ‘Raise Your Hand’, ‘Drop In The Ocean’ and ‘Stitch by Stitch’.

During an interview, Javier talked about his experience on the NBC reality singing competition, expecting the worst and hoping for the best after his history in the music business, getting picked by Adam Levine and the advice he got from the Maroon 5 frontman, the story behind ‘Stitch by Stitch’ and how it’s “my story”, the first single ‘As Long As We Got Love’, teaming with Natasha Bedingfield on the track, and more.

“Music was a part of our daily lives,” Javier said about his childhood. “Music was always on in the house. That’s kind of where it started, where I would kind of start mimicing the songs that I would hear on the radio. I would sing all day every day around our house, but when it came to singing elsewhere, I didn’t want any part of it. My mom would try to get me to sing at these different functions. I was like there’s no way I’m gonna sing anything for anybody. I didn’t have any confidence at all. She was like, ‘I’ll pay you $10 if you do.’ I was like, ‘Okay. Where do I gotta go?’”

Watch the live set and interview at soundcheck.walmart.com/javier-colon and check out additional pictures from the appearance after the cut.

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