The prevalence of this sample among a variety of different songs is ultimately due to its inclusion on Ultimate Breaks and Beats SBR 505, a seminal release much-sampled in the early days of Hip Hop. "Jenny from the Block's" opening passage, "Children grow and women producing, men go working, some go stealing, everyone's got to make a living," samples 20th Century Steel Band's 1975 song "Heaven and Hell Is on Earth", which has made several appearances in hip hop music as interpolated on Salt-n-Pepa's 1993 song "Heaven or Hell", Lauryn Hill's 1998 song "Every Ghetto, Every City", Positive K's 1992 song "Aint No Crime", Stop the Violence Movement's 1989 song "Self-Destruction", and The Black Eyed Peas's 1998 song "Say Goodbye". Gwen Stefani and Fergie both reprised the theme in 2007 with their songs "Orange County Girl" and " Glamorous", respectively. Faith Hill would revisit the same theme of being true to one's roots in a country music context for her 2005 hit " Mississippi Girl," which many observers compared to "Jenny from the Block". Some critics derided both Lopez and the song as "hypocritical". She claims that despite her success, she is still "Jenny from the block." Its lyrics refer to Lopez's first two albums, On the 6 and J.Lo. Stay tuned for more!įor now, take a listen to “Rose Gold” below.The song attempts to contrast the life of Lopez growing up in the Bronx, New York City, with her later life as a celebrity. Rush33 will undoubtedly become one of New York’s most well-known emcees as a result of what he has accomplished thus far and the positive feedback he has received. His ambition is to become a household name and to create possibilities for all creatives to positively innovate the culture. which is set to be released later this year. Also, Rush links up with Capella Gray, the singer of “Gyalis,” on his next EP. Recently, Rush 33 released a new video for his latest single, “Rose Gold.” As he turns up in the city, with the crew he reminds us why it’s okay to work hard but flex harder, get money and stay out the way. His metaphorical analogies and captivating rhymes over up tempo and soulful sounds only serve to demonstrate how versatile he is as a creative. His distinct sound has been described as “raw rap with trap soul.” He’s dynamic and has a cocky demeanor when it comes to delivering his rhymes. Founded by Kwesi and Rush 33, the 33rd Music Group was established. His following continues to grow thanks to the support of DJs, fans and loved ones.Īs an artist, his fluidity and ability to sound different on each track are two of his greatest assets. In October 2019, Rush had his debut performance in New Jersey hosted by Hot97’s very own, DJ Drewski. After garnering such positive feedback and love from his fans - it further fueled his desire to achieve his musical success. In fact, his “Soul Food” visual has accumulated over 15,000 views and counting. Rush began to step it up a notch after earning over 20,000+ views on Youtube for various records. Since, he’s gained a lot of momentum and organic supporters. In August 2019, he dropped off his first musical release, a freestyle over “I Got the Keys” on SoundCloud.
Rush was motivated to write his way out of the hood by Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Jay Z, Camron, Fabolous, 2 Pac, Notorious BIG, and J Cole. Determined to make his family proud, this Bronx native used music as an outlet to tell his story and express himself. He always maintained excellent grades in school while working part-time to put money into his craft. Dealing with some of life’s most difficult trials as a teenager just encouraged Rush to push himself further. Growing up, Rush experienced hardship early which molded him into the artist and musician we know today. He lost his twin brother two months after his birth, and his mother, his greatest inspiration, when he was nineteen.
Additionally, at a young age he was taught how to be grounded and strong in the face of adversity.
Growing up in a Jamaican household, Rush 33 discovered the value of following one’s passion early on. As a result, many talented emcees are drawn to the craft of music at a young age. Hip Hop music originated in the Bronx, New York.