J. Rawls

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American rapper

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genreHip hop
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years_active1998–present
labelPolar Entertainment
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Jason Daniel Rawls (born February 27, 1974), known professionally as J. Rawls, is an American hip hop musician, producer, DJ, educator, and speaker based in Columbus, Ohio. He emerged in the late 1990s underground hip hop scene, contributing to projects such as Black Star's's debut album, Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Stars.

Rawls has collaborated with various artists, including Grand Agent. Rawls runs a Columbus-based production company and record label, and performs as a DJ.

Music career

Throughout his career, Rawls has developed a diverse body of work. His solo albums include The Essence of J. Rawls (2001), The Hip-Hop Affect (2011), and The Legacy (2014). He is a member of the duo 3582 with Fat Jon of Five Deez, and has collaborated on projects such as Respect Game or Expect Flames (2012) with Casual of Hieroglyphics and Youth Culture Power (2019) with John Robinson, a jazz-infused album addressing challenges in educating inner-city youth.

Academic career

In addition to his musical career, Rawls has established an academic profile. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Cincinnati, a master's degree in education from Ashland University, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ohio University. He has served as an adjunct instructor and visiting artist, teaching courses in hip hop and music business, and has co-authored Youth Culture Power: A #HipHopEd Guide to Teacher-Student Relationships and Student Engagement. Rawls also directs the Hip-Hop OHIO Patton Education Program at Ohio University's Patton College of Education.

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Essence of J. Rawls (2001)
  • The Living Soul (2001) (with Fat Jon, as 3582)
  • Situational Ethics (2003) (with Fat Jon, as 3582)
  • Histories Greatest Battles, Campaigns & Topics (2003)
  • The Essence of Soul (2005)
  • The Liquid Crystal Project (2006)
  • It's the Dank & Jammy Show (2007) (with Declaime)
  • True Ohio Playas (2007) (with Count Bass D)
  • J. Rawls Presents Holmskillit (2007) (with Holmskillit)
  • The Liquid Crystal Project 2 (2008)
  • Rawls & Middle (2008) (with Middle Child)
  • The 1960s Jazz Revolution Again (2009) (with John Robinson, as Jay Are)
  • The Hip-Hop Affect (2011)
  • The Liquid Crystal Project 3 (2012)
  • Respect Game or Expect Flames (2012) (with Casual)
  • The Legacy (2014)
  • #jazzhop (2022)
  • The Confidence of Knowing (2024) (with Talib Kweli)

EPs

  • Rawlzey (2015) (with Coolzey)
  • The Profit (2019) (with Nova)
  • Valor (2020) (with Eloh Kush)

Productions

References

References

  1. "ARE YOU LISTENING?". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
  2. Danny. (October 4, 2011). "Video: J. Rawls – Find A New (ft. Casual of Hieroglyphics)". The Find Magazine.
  3. Downing, Andy. (June 5, 2014). "Beats by J: As local hip-hop icon J Rawls prepares to step back from the scene, the next generation steps up.". Columbus Alive.
  4. "‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star’ Turns 25: A Look Back".
  5. Rutledge, Bryant. (June 5, 2008). "J.Rawls & Middle Child "Thankful"". XLR8R.
  6. [https://www.discogs.com/Grand-Agent-J-Rawls-By-Design-The-Essence-Of-Snippets/release/1419282 Grand Agent]
  7. (2018). "The New Era Of Music Licensing Has Arrived". License Lounge.
  8. Conaway, Matt. "The Essence of J. Rawls - J. Rawls". [[AllMusic]].
  9. Cowie, Del F.. (May 2003). "J Rawls - History's Greatest Battles, Campaigns & Topics". [[Exclaim!]].
  10. Bozzer, Mark. (August 28, 2012). "Casual and J Rawls - Respect Game or Expect Flames". [[Exclaim!]].
  11. "Youth Culture Power, by J Rawls & John Robinson".
  12. "Alumni Spotlight: Jason Rawls".
  13. LLC, Polar Ent. "Welcome to Polar Ent. LLC".
  14. Pelham. (17 March 2021). "OHIO’s Patton College of Education implements first ever Hip-Hop based education program to prepare teachers to incorporate culturally relevant pedagogy".
  15. "Patton College of Education {{!}} Ohio University".
  16. "Music {{!}} Polar Entertainment LLC".

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