Jay Tee - End of an Era (CD)
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(2-CD Set) Bay Area rap veteran Jay Tee, a foundational figure in the region's hip-hop scene, delivered a magnum opus with his 2021 double-disc album, "End of an Era." Released on his own 40 Ounce Records, the extensive project serves as a powerful statement from an artist with a career spanning three decades. As the creative force behind the pioneering group N2Deep and a key member of Latino Velvet, Jay Tee has consistently crafted a sound that is quintessentially Northern Californian. This album continues that tradition, immersing listeners in his signature laid-back, yet unflinchingly raw, lyrical style. "End of an Era" unfolds as a sprawling narrative, with a tracklist that reads like a testament to Jay Tee's enduring artistic vision. Songs such as "Came From Nothing," "I'm From Vallejo," and "Hustlin' With The Best" reaffirm his deep roots in the Bay Area street life and music scene. The album is bolstered by collaborations with a roster of new and familiar voices, including long-time associate Baby Bash, which underscores Jay Tee's role as both a respected OG and a continuing influence. The production throughout the album maintains the classic mobb music feel that has been a staple of his sound, characterized by heavy basslines and smooth, melodic synths. The title, "End of an Era," suggests a reflective and perhaps conclusive chapter in Jay Tee's storied career. While the album is rich with the pimp narratives and street wisdom that have defined his lyrical content, the title invites a deeper consideration of his legacy and the evolution of the West Coast rap landscape he helped to shape. Whether it signifies a personal transition or a commentary on the changing tides of the music industry, "End of an Era" stands as a significant and ambitious offering from a true Bay Area original, encapsulating the sound and stories of a lifetime in the game.
2. How My Story Begin
3. I'm From Vallejo feat. Marty Jayr
4. When The Sun Go Down feat. MC Magic
5. Doin' Pimp Thangs
6. They Gon' Die For Me
7. My Daddy Been Beastin' feat. Jim Jim
8. They Tried To Say feat. Missippi
9. Watchin' What the Game Do
10. No Negotiations
11. Ever Since The Very Beginning feat. Weeto
12. Born ; Breaded feat. Miami The Most
13. The Game A Never Let You Go
14. Hustiln' With The Best feat. Tabbi Torres
15. Just a Game feat. Young Dru ; Tajma
16. Always On My Mind feat. Baby Bash ; KK (2nd II None)
17. A Pimp Don't Love Her
18. Ridin' High feat. Mr. Kee ; Big Tone
19. Go For A Ride feat. Patricia Edwards
20. Scared Of The Skin Tone feat. Warren Young
21. Feed My Family feat. Samu
22. Tryna Be A Wife
Track List:
Disc: 1
1. Came From Nothing2. How My Story Begin
3. I'm From Vallejo feat. Marty Jayr
4. When The Sun Go Down feat. MC Magic
5. Doin' Pimp Thangs
6. They Gon' Die For Me
7. My Daddy Been Beastin' feat. Jim Jim
8. They Tried To Say feat. Missippi
9. Watchin' What the Game Do
10. No Negotiations
11. Ever Since The Very Beginning feat. Weeto
12. Born ; Breaded feat. Miami The Most
13. The Game A Never Let You Go
14. Hustiln' With The Best feat. Tabbi Torres
15. Just a Game feat. Young Dru ; Tajma
16. Always On My Mind feat. Baby Bash ; KK (2nd II None)
17. A Pimp Don't Love Her
18. Ridin' High feat. Mr. Kee ; Big Tone
19. Go For A Ride feat. Patricia Edwards
20. Scared Of The Skin Tone feat. Warren Young
21. Feed My Family feat. Samu
22. Tryna Be A Wife
Record label: 40 Ounce Ent
Musical Artist: Jay Tee
Format: CD
Street Date: September 19, 2025
TCIN: 1004697744
UPC: 795864202119
Item Number (DPCI): 244-05-1846
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.48 pounds
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