Pittsburgh, PA (June 17, 2008) Hip-Hop artist A-Jaxx will drop his official debut album This is My Jihad: Harb & Salaam on July 24, 2008 through Godsendant Music and features production from Ayatollah, PMC, BTB, Krohme, and super-producer 9th Wonder. This is My Jihad is an album that depicts A-Jaxx, who is a rapper and also a devout Muslim and also gives A-Jaxx's insight on Hip-Hop. "This is My Jihad is a representation of me, a Muslim who raps, not a Muslim rapper, who is trying to represent Islam correctly in a mainstream lane," says A-Jaxx. "At the same time, I'm letting people know, lyricism is just as alive as it was in the golden age. I want people to hear my voice, and to hear what's really going on below the poverty line." The album sheds light on war and peace, which is why A-Jaxx named it "Harb & Salaam", both Arabic terms meaning war and peace respectively. "It's the constant struggle within our lives, overseas, in the hood, in music. The Jihad (struggle in Arabic) represents the struggle I have to be a better Muslim, a better man, a better MC, just all around improvement," says A-Jaxx. "And might I add, all that is just the tip of the iceberg, the production is absolutely brilliant." Even the album's release date has significance, 724, representing the area code of Pittsburgh.
While Pittsburgh hasn't been a major player in the hip hop industry, A-Jaxx's lyrical prowess is not to be taken lightly. "Hip Hop is suppose to be the 'Pulse' of the people and A-Jaxx is the voice of Pittsburgh," says MC Pugslee Atomz. Along with This is My Jihad: Harb & Salaam, A-Jaxx has several other projects coming out this year. "Live From The 72Four"; a compilation of un-released material, a mixtape tribute to A Tribe Called Quest, "A Man Named Peace-The Intelligent Hoodlum", and the Canadian release "The Damn Good EP" with producer Fundamental. "Jaxx is definitely one of my favorite new east coast voices I've heard. It's great to know that such an intelligent, forward-thinking emcee still exists today," says Random of OKayplayer.com. "One of the best new MC's of 2008."
About A-Jaxx
In Pittsburgh, A-Jaxx is renowned for his amazing live shows, battle prowess, song writing ability and remains one of the most well regarded and respected MC's in Pittsburgh. A-Jaxx joined Godsendant in 2006 and has been diligently working on numerous projects. He's been dominating the local hip hop scene in Pittsburgh, and performing globally, from San Diego, Toronto, New York, and London. A-Jaxx was recently nominated for artist of the year at the 2nd annual Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards 2008. On stage, A-Jaxx has head lined the Hard Rock Café, a Sirius Radio Satellite Sponsored College Tour, appeared on numerous local television hip hop shows, and performed next to and with Petey Pablo, G-Unit's Lloyd Banks, Wiz Khalifa, Jean Grae, Talib Kweli, Xzibit, Boot Camp Click, Kidz In The Hall, British stars Terra Firma, Sway Dasafo and Kardinal Offishall. During his time on Godsendant, A-Jaxx competed in Jump Off TV, and MTV's Fight Klub to stellar results. A-Jaxx also developed and hosted his own battle series in Pittsburgh called Tap Out Street Battles.
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For more information:
www.myspace.com/ TheMightyAJaxx
http://www.godsendant.com/ajaxx.html
CONTACT:
Farooq Ameen Al-Said
615.496.6826
ajaxx@godsendant.com
