Timmy Tool

What up yall!! My boy Timmy Tool stopped by to drop a gem on us. Brothaman got a lot on his mine, so stay tuned.

Mikkey Halsted "Karma"

Man, my guy Mikkey Halsted been putting it down for years. And once again here's an example of greatness. I love this joint and I know you will too...stay tuned! The Chi is busy...

"It's My Year"

Man, I was checking out by boy Quddus' Blog today, and he had this video up. After reflecting on this past year and looking onto the new year, this personifies the feeling I want to have as I step onto the next step of my journey. '09 is going to be a wonderific year!!! Be sure to check out Quddus's blog at theqside.blogspot.com. Don't mean to blog bite, but this got me hype!!! Thanks Quddus!!

J. Ivy Presents "Flavor In Your Ear"

We've been having a ball over at Flavor...here's a look at how we've been doing it. Shout out to everyone for coming out, keeping the spot jam packed...Standing room only baby...when you come, come early. And shout out to all the Poets/Artists for doing their thang...God Bless Yall!!! R.I.P. Funmi!!! Shout out to Lady P. on the Video...Thanks!!!

Louis Vuitton Commercial

If you haven't seen this, I was so compelled to share it with you. Especially now, in these times, at the end of an eventul year, right at the bridge of a new beginning...Mute the T.V., turn down the i-pod, watch this very inspirational look at Life, then take a minute to think about yours...

It's A New Day...

I'm not sure if there are words that can be wrapped around the feeling of waking up and finally feeling free. Yes, I've felt free in my mind and spirit before now, but today is different. Today I feel invincible. Today I feel pride. Today I love my country like never before. Today I feel like I belong. I no longer feel like the step child. I no longer feel like I want to run back home to the Mother Land. After all, this is the land that birthed me. I am a child of America. A product of these States. On November 4th, 2008 something came over me. A very overwhelming feeling. Overwhelming because the entire World felt and shared that same feeling. So many people shared that same elated feeling. That same thought that change can happen. That same thought that this World can be the better place that we have all invisioned before. And at the same time, the entire World took a deep breath...And that's when the tears began to fall. I thought of my Father, whose no longer here, but who used his voice as an on-air personality on Chicago's WVON to instill hope into people. I thought of my Grandfather and Grandmother, who have also moved on, but dedicated so much to my family and the cause. I thought of all those that had come before me. All those who had fought, died, bled, and sacrificed their God given lives for this moment. This moment that they weren't physically here to see. I thought of Martin, Malcolm, Marcus, Rosa Parks, and thousands of others who dedicated their lives to fight for the quest of freedom, and if not for freedom, at least for equality. I thought of Harriet Tubman, who made hundreds of trips to lead slaves to "freedom." And I could see them as they traveled the underground railroad during moonlit nights, as they ran thru swamps, woods, and rivers, trying not to break branches with their blistered feet, hiding out when trouble lurked or when dogs were close on their trail. I could see them, as they ran, walked, and crawled for miles, just so they could feel "free" in a Land that still wouldn't see them in that light. I thought of Africans being shipped to this country as cargo. I thought of Willie Lynch, who subconsciously shackled us, brainwashed us, and split our families up. I thought of the lynchings. I thought of our women being raped. I thought of segregation lines. I thought of our people being hosed down or mauled by vicious police dogs. I thought of not having the right to read or write. I thought about the Father's not being present in their children's lives. I thought of my strong Mother, along with an entire generation of single mothers, who drilled it into me to get an education. I thought of all these things and so much more and I felt soooo blessed. I felt blessed to be alive to witness this day. I felt an enormous amount of excitement towards fulfilling the responsibility that I have as a citizen and as an artist with a voice for these times. I felt determined not to let them or my President down. I felt joy...I feel joy. A joy that I have never felt in my entire life. I am so Proud to be an American...wow, I am a Black Man who finally feels like an American. The Dream is alive, and I be damned if I let anyone turn that Dream back into a Nightmare. It's a New Day and I pledge my allegiance to fight for my Freedom every single day...God Bless America! J. Ivy

J. Ivy Presents "Where Lyrics Live"

What's up People...first I have to say it feels good to be home in the Chi. The vibe here is amazing and you can definitely feel the excitement in the air. For the homecoming, I along with Black Swan Wines and Flavor Restaurant, presented what proved to be an historic night in Chicago Hip-Hop..."Where Lyrics Live!" Located on 1552 N. Milwaukee sat a loft-styled venue filled with Chicago's finest. From the packed house, to the great wine and food, to the sounds of DJ J Illa, to the amazing performances by Mick Luter, Kevin Coval, GLC, Mikkey Halsted, and Yours Truly in was a night to remember. If you missed it, you missed it, but don't miss the next one. But if you did miss it, here's the recap...

Welcome to My World...J. Ivy

What's Up, What's Up, What's Up World!!!

                It's official...Your boy's site is finally up. See J. Ivy, Hear J. Ivy...that's the domain, that's the mission. Here I'll give you a piece of my heart and soul as I post my God given talents: my music, my poetry, my videos, and photo's. For everyone that's supported me over the years (yeah, I've been putting it down for a minute) first of all I thank you for the Love! For those who are new to me, buckle up and enjoy the ride...

Secondly, here is where you'll be able to keep up with me for albums, mixtapes, news, release dates, the latest hot piece, show dates, and random thoughts. "I'll keep you posted in the post like Dwight Howard, I fight Cowards with my pinky finger. Don't make me hand you a fist. I'll hand you a list with a lisp, not a diss or to piss you off...Did I get off track, sorry, the Pisces is back"...

So like I was saying, I would love for you all to keep up with me here. Tell your people's I'm here. Stay in tune and let me know what's going on and where it's going down in your city. We're going to need each other to get thru these times. It's a reason why we're here now, during these times. I know I'm here for a reason. And that's to use my voice to change this World. Watch...Listen...See...Hear...as I continue to embark on my journey...my Mission...my Movement, I'm moving. Keep up. Eyes shut? Open them. See what's going on. Keep your ear to the street. Ear to the beat. No time to go-slow, move your feet. No place to flee, so free your mind. Because the only place you're going to be free is in your mind...J. Ivy "Isn't It Ivyous!!!!" Oh yeah, get 'em Barack!!!!!!!VOTE!!!!!!