“The Rain” joins Timid and Philadelphia femcee Jalima Shani together under the umbrella of societal and cultural reflection. French producer Rec lays the foundation and Japan based Taz of OnMugen blends the mix for the duo’s verbal expression. Timid takes a first person approach to personal struggles everyone faces whereas the historical and cultural avenue is relayed by Jalima Shani.
Lyric Excerpt Timid
Now I see it’s so clear so when them clouds don’t break
Them drops might hit me but the wet won’t take
Its like, these Romans want martyrs to bleed
But the more that we see makes it harder to grieve
Jalima Shani
eden’s jungle, snack on the meek and humble
number one rule is die for the hustle
but kings won’t live for the God in our struggle
to turn gold from dust of the concrete rubble
About Timid
Timid has received an immensely positive reception on several of the major Hip Hop websites, featured on numerous mixtapes worldwide and has received radio play in Florida, Africa, Canada, and Japan. As well as stage stops from New York to Tokyo and television and radio appearances from Washington DC to Australia. Timid has shared the stage with artists such as Travis Barker & DJ AM, Warren G, Paul Wall, Jeru The Damaja, CunninLynguists, A-Alikes, Agallah of Dipset and Pack FM and has worked along with Hip Hop veterans like Mikey D (Mikey D & The LA. Posse/Main Source), Granddaddy IU, Edo G, Lin Que (X-Clan, MC Lyte) and Domingo. Along with features and production on releases distributed by legendary Hip Hop label Rawkus Records and Japan’s Handcuts Records, Timid is not one to sleep on. Timid’s current album release is No Time For The Jibba Jabba.
About Jalima Shani Jalima is one of the most dynamic artists on today’s music scene. Her style can be described as a unique blend of poetic lyrics, passionate delivery, and intelligent wordplay contained within a currant of constant positive energy. Growing up amid the culturally diverse artistic scenes of Philadelphia Pennsylvania her sound developed into a fluid combination of a deep respect for history and innovative style. With topics that usually in some way deal with appreciating who you are as a person and recognizing your own self worth she creates bridges through music that breaks down barriers of pretense.
Already available on major online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, The Fam’s full length debut release, Family Business, has now come to the community driven online retailer, AmieStreet.com.
The lead single “Dreams Come True” achieved success on airwaves and in clubs, receiving spins from the biggest Hip Hop station in Washington, DC down to college and Internet radio, and being featured on many DJs’ playlists, mixtapes, and podcasts. “Get Off My Ass” featuring Kon Artis of D12 (who also produced the track under his Mr. Porter alias, by which he is known for composing hits such as 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” and G-Unit’s “Stunt 101?) premiered on the radio and Vlad TV, where it enjoyed over 30,000 plays in its first ten days and is among the top viewed songs of all time. Other producers on the album include Domingo (Eminem, Fat Joe, Big Pun, KRS-One, Rakim) and Kno of the CunninLynguists (Lil Scrappy, Masta Ace, Jay-Z’s White Albulum).
Timid and Pizon return once again to perform for the runners and the public at the 2009 ING New York City Marathon Show. This years stage along the marathon route will be located at 115th Street & 1st Avenue, Harlem, NY 10029. Other performers include Willie Spade and hosted by SBS Entertainment and Akademy.
Show starts at 10am
The ING New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world and is broadcast live in over 125 countries world wide.
ING New York City Marathon Show Facts
* 5th Year, Longest running show for marathon
* Made history by being first Hip-Hop and R&B Show ever for the ING NYC Marathon
* Longest show ever for the marathon (7 hours)
* Biggest production show for the marathon
* Finale Entertainment for marathon
* 100% Positive, none swearing show.
* Represented the Hip-Hop and R&B Community and music community as a whole Proudly & Professionally.
* Most popular & best rated show for marathon
ING NYC Marathon Show Support Team:
5 Towns Limo
Sheraton Hotel, Westbury,
Hank Lane Entertainment
L-Train Promotions
Stylz Management
Mennella Pro-Sound
Bagel Boss
Pizon and Timid were special guests on Cleveland’s “Ghetto Pass Radio” show with CB5 last weekend. They discussed everything from current events to dating, sex, break-ups, and how to get your partner in shape, in addition to premiering the new single “Dreams Part Two” and plugging their upcoming performance at the New York City Marathon on November 1.
Hip Hop artist Timid takes on Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire. “Body Is A Cage” was originally released on Arcade Fire’s critically acclaimed album Neon Bible. Timid produced the remix and vocal mixing was done by OnMu Productions out of Japan.
Lyric Excerpt My body is a cage, restraining my soul to the physical
Preventing the spiritual from performing needed miracles
Trying not to be cynical but it’s difficult deal with
Seeing life’s ills and not being able to heal it
I’m caught in a cross between that and fallible human
Teamed with the palatable instincts of an animal looming
In a forced war for score with nobody winning or losing
Sinning or rebuking either way is it something I’m proving
Family Business has officially been released and is now available digitally from iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, LastFM, and wherever else music is sold online! Physical copies will also be available, starting with a pre-retail limited edition CD that will debut exclusively at the album release party Tuesday, June 9 in NYC.
Le Quatrième volet d’Underground Cypher est enfin disponible et comme d’habitude, nous vous offrons le meilleur de l’underground, et cette fois, c’est présenté par The Fam, et bien sur toujours mixé par DJ Ophax.
English Translation:
The Fourth shutter of Cypher Underground is finally available and as usual, we offer best underground, and this time to you, it is presented by The Fam, and of course always mixed by DJ Ophax.
The Fam album release party for Family Business on June 9th.
The Fam releases their long-awaited group album Family Business on June 2 — an LP that was exactly two and a half years in the making. Catch Pizon, Timid, and EJ in concert on June 9 as they celebrate the release on stage with an unforgettable live performance in New York City.
If you only go to one Hip Hop event this year, make it this one. Please believe, this is going to be a very special night.
Le Quatrième volet d’Underground Cypher est enfin disponible et comme d’habitude, nous vous offrons le meilleur de l’underground, et cette fois, c’est présenté par The Fam, et bien sur toujours mixé par DJ Ophax.
