Today I’m featuring the crossover dance/pop joint “Lifesaver” with Chris Reeder.  A true international collaboration, “Lifesaver” was produced by one of Russia’s top producers, Andy Bugrov, who also does voiceovers for one of Russia’s biggest TV networks.  This one is pretty straightforward with a huge chorus and a dope dubstep feel — in my opinion it’s one of the strongest singles on the mixtape.

Joined by Goodwill (from Goodwill & MGI) who originally introduced us to each other, ”Lifesaver” is the first song Chris and I wrote together.  This song sparked a number of other collabs between us, and soon we ended up touring together in France performing for crowds upwards of 10,000.  Chris is a crazy talented writer, producer and performer, and we have a lot more releases coming your way in 2012.

Please share, download and enjoy “Lifesaver” feat. Chris Reeder along with the rest of “Just Passin Thru” at the link below:

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Today I’m proud to share another personal favorite of mine, “Radar Love” featuring Pittsburgh native Beedie.  A while ago I got really inspired by Kid Cudi & Dan Black’s ”Symphonies” and I decided to do a joint for my mixtape in that style.  I happened to be working with one of Pittsburgh’s hottest producers Sayez at the time and this beat was perfect for that vibe, it basically sounds like you are flying through the stars while a spaceship is landing in your backyard…so the “Radar” concept was a natural fit.

It’s actually a pretty emotional hook for me that veers into the alternative world, so thankfully Beedie does some impressive acrobatic rapping on the verses and brings the song back down to earth with a story about finding a girl who’s into you for the right reasons.

Beedie has had a steady buzz growing in Pittsburgh since he began rapping in a duo with Mac Miller before going solo, and if Mac’s recent success is any indication it’s gonna be a huge year for Beedie as well.  He really killed the verses on this one and I’m excited to hear what you guys think about it!

Please share, download and enjoy “Radar Love” feat. Beedie along with the rest of “Just Passin Thru” at the link below:

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Today I’m featuring the title track “Just Passin Thru” featuring Patrick Toussaint and Tayyib Ali.  The instrumental by producers The Geek Squad is just genius in my opinion, cutting a mysterious acoustic guitar sample against an epic hip hop track.  The first time I heard it I knew it had to be the first track on the album.  It’s dark, sparse and emotional, and the exceptional rap verses from Patrick Toussaint and Tayyib Ali elevate it to single status.

It has a Drake meets Bon Iver feel, with Toussaint (aka P DiZzZy, cosigned by Pharrell) and Ali (one of Philly’s hottest young rappers) spitting unapologetic lines about surviving on your own in the world and standing out in a hyper-saturated music industry.  My hook boils it down to that disenchanted feeling so many of us have these days — like we are just passing through while life, like scenes in a movie, spirals out of control around us.  On a journey to find a handful of real moments when we can really connect with another person.  Deep sh*t, lol…

Please share, download and enjoy “Just Passin Thru” feat. Patrick Toussaint & Tayyib Ali along with the rest of “Just Passin Thru” at the link below:

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Today I’m excited to share one of my personal favorites, “Kerouac” feat. J the S (aka Jake the Snake) & J Glaze. Now, there aren’t that many rappers out there who can run with a concept like Jack Kerouac and make a dope song out of it, but Boston’s J the S is one of the most intellectual MCs out there and he had a field day with it.  Combined with the co-writing and production skills of my boys Goodwill & MGI, we managed to make (what I hope you’ll agree is) a pretty classic American road trip song.

The music matches Jake’s smooth flow perfectly with its laid back, funky vibe, and it all comes together at the end with a bluesy jazz trumpet solo from NYC producer J Glaze.  J the S has built up a huge buzz in Boston and is starting to blow into the national spotlight with his new album The Last Days co-produced by Goodwill & MGI, so I’m fortunate to have caught him on the way up!

The song is about moving on from the people who don’t appreciate you and finding yourself on the journey, so listen to this one with the windows down and a (insert drug of choice) in your hand and you’ll feel like you’re back on the road with Jack.

Please share, download and enjoy “Kerouac” feat. J the S & J Glaze along with the rest of “Just Passin Thru” at the link below:

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The first featured song is “Take Me Home”, a soulful Valentine’s Day jam that has a little something for everyone this holiday — whether you’re full-on in love, stuck missing someone, or just plain pissed off at an ex!   I was lucky to do this one as a duet with platinum-selling pop star Kristinia Debarge, and I have to say she is one of the most talented, down-to-earth people I’ve ever worked with.  She added a really sweet touch to her verse and did some cool adlibs throughout the song.

Hezekiah, a top Philly rapper, singer and producer known for his edgy, soulful swag flips the meaning of the hook on his bridge, musing about being drunk at a party and having to watch another dude hit on his girl.  He’s asked to leave the party, but not before punching the guy out.

Each verse has a different take on the hook, which is why I like this song so much.  It starts out in a pretty straightforward direction, but by the end you’ve been taken on a bit of a journey and come out thinking about both the good and bad sides of love.

Please share, download and enjoy “Take Me Home” feat. Kristinia Debarge & Hezekiah along with the rest of “Just Passin Thru” at the link below:

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I’ve had the chance to work with a lot of awesome artists over the past few years, so I decided to compile my favorite songs from dozens of writing sessions into a single DOPE album to share with my fans.  So without further delay, I’m super excited to announce the official release of my debut mixtape “JUST PASSIN THRU” Presented by DJ Skribble. Please take a second to download the mixtape and cover artwork by Rodier Kidmann for FREE by clicking this link -

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I hope you enjoy it!  It plays like an album so take a drink, have a smoke and settle in for a listen. Comment and tell me what your favorite song is, then send it to your friends!

PRESS RELEASE

Jonny Rose’s aptly titled debut mixtape “Just Passin Thru” (he is heard singing all of the hooks and an occasional verse) is packed with major release-quality collabs featuring a group of rising stars and established acts that we never expected to see together in one place — pop star Kristinia Debarge & gangsta rapper 40 Glocc, Pittsburgh’s Beedie (formerly in a duo with Mac Miller), Philly talents Tayyib Ali & Hezekiah, B.E.T.’s 8 Days A Week star iROCC, Boston badass J the S, and NYC’s own Patrick Toussaint, Chris Reeder, Ernie Gaines, Sam Scarfo and J Glaze. Production credits are equally diverse, with tracks from major players like B. Howard, The Geek Squad, Goodwill & MGI and The Remedy, underground hip-hop beatmakers Sayez & Josh McDonnell, and international names like Future Presidents and Andy Bugrov.

“Just Passin Thru” has a number of single-worthy cuts, including “Take Me Home” with pop sensation Kristinia Debarge, the Kid Cudi/Dan Black-esque “Radar Love” with Beedie, and the funky road trip jam “Kerouac” with J the S (complete with a jazz trumpet solo from producer J Glaze).  In the past few years Jonny has become one of NYC’s go-to songwriters and vocal producers for rappers, DJs and major labels, and this collection of songs shows off his ability to work with a wide range of artists and bring out the best in each one of them.

Check out the official video for “Break For Love” with DJ No Name, filmed in Los Angeles. The masked DJ enters the city and spreads the love to a random assortment of Hollywood characters including an escaped convict and a cop, a stingy hipster and a homeless guy, and a group of catfighting shoppers — culminating in a crazy diner dance party a-la Guetta’s “Love Is Gone”.  It’s goofy for sure, but lots of fun.

It’s an epic dance-pop joint that has a bit of a Daft Punk electro feel in the choruses, which is reflected in this dooope artwork that just came in.   In the first few days of its release by Believe Digital it has already been played on the two biggest stations in France, Radio FG and NRJ so we’re hoping it continues to grow and catch on!

Please support the song by requesting it on your local dance radio station (especially if you are in France!) and picking it up on iTunes here:

BUY DJ NO NAME FEAT. JONNY ROSE “BREAK FOR LOVE” ON iTUNES

The Single EP includes remixes by Fred Pellichero, Trackstorm, Burgundy’s, Alexandre de Beauregard, and Jeremy de Koste.

Watch out for the music video coming soon on MTV Europe, and check out DJ No Name on Radio FG and in clubs throughout France!

Time to spend some of that Christmas cash and support a local entrepreneur…

Nightshift Clothing is based in Whitewater, WI and sells dope t-shirts that you can rock in the club or on the town…my personal favorites are the Zip Zag and Window designs. Get em now because they are on sale for $10 each thru January 5th.

Shout out to my friend Travis at Nightshift! He sent me a couple of these shirts to wear on my last tour and I liked them so much I had to share…

http://nightshiftclothing.com

FIIIIRE! Here are a couple of R.E.M.’s first music videos…word has it that Michael Stipe didn’t think it was cool to show the band playing in videos, so they are remarkably Stipe-free.  Dear Michael, Out Of Time is still in my top 5 albums of all time.  Perfection!

R.E.M.- The One I Love

R.E.M.- It’s The End Of The World