Cormega: Born And Raised

New York is known for producing some of the greatest lyricist to ever grace the crust of a struggle-filled planet full of soul and charisma, Hip Hop. Filled with artists putting together tongue twisting figurative language, with unforgettable style and tales filled with emotion, character, heart breaks and the mind of poverty.


Havoc of Mobb Deep (left) & Cormega (Right)

Enter Cormega, a Hip Hop artist, born in Bedford-Stuyvesant but grew up in the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Long Island City, Queens. Growing up he formed childhood friendships with future artists such as future nemesis Nas, the legendary duo of Mobb Deep, Nature and duo of Capone-N-Noreaga. When he was 4, Cormega witnessed his mother being murdered. Jail sentences and other unfortunate events put a hold to his ambitions of pursuing a rapping career. Nas directed a great amount of awareness towards Cormega in his song "One Love".


Nas - One Love

A later collaboration with Nas led to the creation of the rap group, The Firm, which also consisted of Nas, AZ and Foxy Brown. Disagreements with Steve Stoute led to Cormega being ousted of the group and replaced by Nature. A fallout quickly happened and friendships were ruined. Since then Nas and Cormega have reunited and settled their difference. The Firm went to release one album titled "The Album" that revolved around mafioso rap-themes, and featured notable production work from Dr. Dre and the Trackmasters.


Nas, AZ, Cormega and Foxy Brown (The Firm) - Affirmative Action

Cormega is one of those underrated artists from the golden era who was never able to break through and capitalize like his childhood friends. He is a lyrical magician with an incredible story to tell. Born and Raised is the fifth studio album he's released. It was released on October 20, 2009, after suffering several delays; the album was originally titled Urban Legend but was changed to Born and Raised after rapper T.I. used the original title for his 2004 release. The album has been met with mostly positive reviews from both fans and critics so far.

He has recently released a cool video for one of my favourite songs on the album, Rapture. The songs features Cormega vividly painting on a canvas of experiences and attitude. A story of nothing to something.


Cormega "Rapture" from Q-Butta on Vimeo.

J The S: Handcuff Sex

There is no doubt that the Pornography industry definitely shares miscellaneous ties with the Hip Hop industry and because of these relations we've seen a lot of failed attempts. Yes, this is referring to the horrendous music by Pornstars such as the paper-clip-like-jewelery wearing Brian Pumper and the pink-haired-award-winning Pinky. (We in no way shape or form encourage you to listen to these two "artists")

Not all is lost because this relationship between the industries is responsible for some amazing work as well. Artists like Eminem, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ray-J, R.Kelly, Jay-Z and etc. have featured some of these women on their music videos. The relation that ultimately brings these two industries together is the well known fact of artist and their well known polygamous desires and objectification of women but we won't dwell on that topic because it's such a complex situation that deserve a number a discussion posts.



By the way that was Eminem's "Superman" which costarred Gina Lynn.

Fast forward a couple of years and on March 31st 2010 a video by an upcoming artist, J The S, makes it's debut on the net. The Massachusetts born artist earned the opportunities of opening shows for artists such as Kool G Rap, AZ, Fat Joe, Slaughterhouse, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli and Wu-Tang Clan ensured the young rapper respect from the hip-hop veterans. J The S's (which is short for Jake The Snake) music reflects the thoughts of someone who’s seen and experienced much during his life. He was exposed to the criminal underworld from a young age, first as a child in his household and later on his own as an adult. Though he can speak with authority about that lifestyle, his music embodies more than just a street mentality. His work as a teacher in Boston, in which he facilitated youth-oriented programs focusing on social issues and politics, reflects an intelligence and depth that defies his young age.

NahRight.com presents, in association with Restless Films & Same Plate, a music video by Court Dunn: J The S ft. Pornstar Jayla Starr "Handcuff Sex". This video is quite simple but that fact alone makes it entertaining. The song is mellow with some intriguing lyrics. Enjoy.