The Spectator The independent student newspaper of Valdosta State University
VSU alumni, Benjamin “Been Jammin” Williams, has gone from independent film star to music star, and released his first E.P. “iBEEN JAMMIN” Feb. 24.
The free download includes seven tracks, with a short intro and outro.
The single for the hip-hop album, “iBEEN JAMMIN,” is Been Jammin’s hit “Out of Control” featuring fellow artist Star 69.
The entire album is reminiscent of the popular sounds and rhythms found in some of the top pop and hip-hop songs of 2011 and 2012.
“Out of Control” brings to mind the song “Blow” by pop singer Kesha. The same intriguing studio techniques in Kesha’s chorus are likewise used in the chorus of “Out of Control.”
However similar the two songs may be, the song “Out of Control,” coupled with Been Jammin’s lyrics and style, is indisputably his own.
The clarity throughout the album is professional and clear. Even still, during the songs “Feel Good” and “On the Market” featuring artist Jamius, the bass is harder than a cheap pair of headphones can equalize on their own. But Been Jammin’s album is not meant just for a cheap pair of ear buds.
Been Jammin and Defense Records Studios created the E.P. “iBEEN JAMMIN” so it would be blasted from larger speakers.
The entire hip-hop album is full of songs perfect for a club or party. Even “On the Market” tricks the listener into believing it is a typical R&B ballad for the first few seconds of the song, and then the rhythm shifts upbeat.
It is clear Been Jammin and those involved in making “iBEEN JAMMIN” a reality studied what has worked in music trends when producing the album.
The lack of slow R&B songs gives the E.P. a refreshing sound and feel. Audiences get a good taste for Been Jammin’s style in “iBEEN JAMMIN.”
The rest of the E.P. includes the song “She Choosin’” featuring Stebo, and “15 Minutes” featuring Claire Bochenko.
The album is available for free download at beenjamminmusic.com.
There is a space for people to put in their email address and receive their free copy of “iBEEN JAMMIN.”
Been Jammin has physical copies of the E.P. available for those who want them.
I have been a fan of Been Jammin for a long time!!!! I love his music!!!! I’ve listen to him from day one when he was 1/2 of the hip hop group the Country Crew. He was Amazing then and he just keep getting better!! To see him perform the songs live is an even better treat!!!! Please come to VSU soon and do a concert!!!! Any one who has the pleasure of meeting Been Jammin knows that he is a really GREAT GUY! Keep doing you!! Only greatness will follow. God Bless!!!