Jus Allah
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| Jus Allah | |
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| Birth name | James Bostick |
| Origin | Camden, New Jersey |
| Genre(s) | Hip Hop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label(s) | Babygrande Records Omnipotent Records |
Jus Allah aka Megatron (born James Bostick) is a New Jersey rapper who made his debut on Jedi Mind Tricks second album Violent by Design in 2000. He is known for his dark and aggressive lyrics that are commonly Afro-centric. His complex comprehensions and rhyme schemes that make full use of metaphors have made Jus a popular member of the East Coast underground rap scene.
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[edit] Leaving Jedi Mind Tricks
A short while after the release of Violent by Design, Jus Allah left amid uncertainty over JMT's new association with Babygrande Records. He then went on to start his solo career at rapper Virtuoso’s label, Omnipotent Records. He released a 12" single entitled White Nightmare on the label, the b-side track being Reign of the Lord. In 2005 he left Omnipotent Records, joined Babygrande, and dropped his first solo album, All Fates Have Changed. Jus Allah later stated in interviews he had never given his OK for the album to be released, and wasn't satisfied with some of the album's production but the album was released regardless. In early 2006 an album called Necronomicon was released featuring both Jus Allah and Boston rapper Bomshot as hip-hop duo The Devilz Rejects. Jus Allah stated that he had absolutely nothing to do with the album (Necronomicon), and that he was not being paid for it. The new verses on the album were most likely just old, unreleased recordings from his prior label Omnipotent Records, where Bomshot was also an artist. Jus Allah is currently working on his second album entitled The Colossus produced entirely by Sharkey. Guest spot spots for this album include Eli Porter, Mike Ecko the god dunny, MF DOOM, and Esoteric. The Colossus is set for a summer of 2007 release. He recently reunited with his former group Jedi Mind Tricks and released their first collaborative track in 5 years, titled "The Rebuilding". According to Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah is set to appear on the next Jedi Mind Tricks album tentatively titled "A History of Violence." [1].
[edit] Controversy
During a show in Dallas on September 21, 2007, Jus Allah stated that he will never do another show in Dallas.[citation needed]
[edit] Reunion with Jedi Mind Tricks
In an interview conducted in September 2007 on the Art of Rhyme website, Jus Allah announced that he has rejoined Jedi Mind Tricks.[2] In the interview he states that "I'm back in the group [and that] I'm focused on...putting out the next Jedi Mind Tricks album...a History of Violence." In addition, he says that he has rejoined Babygrande and that the entire "All Fates Have Changed" fiasco has been put in the past and was in large part a misunderstanding[3]. Babygrande will also be releasing Jus Allah's next solo album, The Colossus.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo Albums
- All Fates Have Changed (Babygrande Records - 2005)
- The Colossus (Babygrande Records - 2008).
[edit] Singles
- White Nightmare b/w Reign of the Lord (Omnipotent Records - 2002)
- G-O-D b/w Supreme (Babygrande Records - 2005)
- Pool of Blood (Featuring GZA) b/w Hell Razors (Featuring Evil Dead) (Babygrande Records - 2005)
[edit] Group Albums
- Jedi Mind Tricks, Violent by Design (Superegular Recordings - 2000)
- Jedi Mind Tricks, Violent by Design - Deluxe Edition (Babygrande Records - 2004)
- The Devilz Rejects, Necronomicon (Dynasty Muzik - 2006)
- The Devilz Rejects, Necromonicon - Limited Edition (Dynasty Muzik - 2007)
- Army of the Pharaohs, Ritual of Battle (Babygrande Records - 2007)
- Jedi Mind Tricks, A History of Violence (Babygrande Records - 2008)
[edit] Appears On
- Jedi Mind Tricks, "Heavenly Divine" 12" (Superegular Recordings - 1999)
- Vinnie Paz, "Raw is War" 12" (Superegular Recordings - 2000)
- Jedi Mind Tricks, "Genghis Khan" 12" (Superegular Recordings - 2000)
- Jedi Mind Tricks, "Retaliation" 12" (Superegular Recordings - 2001)
- Virtuoso, World War I: The Voice Of Reason LP (Brick Records - 2001)
- Army of the Pharaohs, Rare Shit, Collabos & Freestyles (Compilation mix CD) (N/A - 2003)
- Omnipotent Records, Era of the Titans: Vol. 1 (Omnipotent Records - 2004)
- 7L & Esoteric, Moment of Rarities (Babygrande Records - 2005)
- Bomshot, Kill Em All: The Worst of Bomshot Vol. 1 (Leedz Edutainment - 2005)
- Blue Sky Black Death, A Heap of Broken Images (Mush Records - 2006)
- Snowgoons, German Lugers (Babygrande Records - 2007)
- iCON the Mic King, "Black Arts" 12" (Indieground Records - 2007)
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