Jahshua Smith – Butt (prod. by StewRAT) w/ Liner Notes

BLAT! Pack’s Jahshua Smith is fresh into a re-branding process that involves him shedding the moniker JYoung The General and vowing to make music more fans will appreciate as an honest glimpse into the everyday life of the 26 year-old emcee. The first step in process comes in the form of the upcoming album “The [...]

Grand Openeing, Grand Closing (at Mac’s Bar)

In case you didn’t already know, JYoung the General is now going by his government name, Jahshua Smith. To make this change pop, he has not only created a tumblr page, The Book of Jahshua, but he will also be headlining a show at Mac’s Bar on May 26. Special guests include BLAT! squad performers [...]

2012 BLATXSW Event Flyer

Just in time to catch the BLAT while they are in Austin. Smack put this together at the last minute, but it’s important for the fans to know where they can see all the live performances. Don’t sleep. BLAT! Tweet

Miss Dimplez Presents: Unrefined Hype SXSW

Needless to say, the BLAT! Pack is going to be very busy in Austin this year. JYoung the General has been added to the line up of artists who will be performing in Unrefined Hype, a showcase put on by Miss Dimplez. The all-day affair will feature performances from a variety of artists including Jhene [...]

WHUTUPDOE! SXSW Showcase

For those of you follow the BLAT! Pack, you may know that Marcel Friday, one of the managers, also has his own website WHUTUPDOE! The site always makes sure to incorporate some of the best talent from Michigan, including the BLAT! roster. Now that WHUTUPDOE is going to have its very own SXSW showcase, the [...]

Guide to #BLATXSW 2012

We’re baaaack! That’s right, it’s time for another year of awesome live performances at SXSW and please believe the BLAT! Pack is not going to miss any of the action. This year, the BLAT has plenty of stage shows worth checking out for the duration of their time. Below is the schedule for BLATXSW: Tuesday, [...]

JYoung The General “Ride Tonight” #TheMicCheck

In the latest installment of JYoung The General’s #TheMicCheck, he reunites with producer StewRAT for “Ride Tonight.” Over a lean, carefree soundbed perfect for late-night cruising, the Detroit native showcases his stylish, dame-snatching wordplay. CLICK HERE (or visit http://www.blatpack.com/tag/themiccheck) to catch up on the rest of #TheMicCheck series, and check for JYoung The General at [...]

JYoung The General & Nametag “Cease and Desist” (prod. Nameless) #TheMicCheck

Three of Michigan hip-hop’s most promising young names collaborate for a new record that showcases their talents. “Cease and Desist” originally appears on Nameless’ new project “Be[ats]ORIGINAL Vol. 3,” but JYoung has also included the song in his #TheMicCheck leak series. Nametag and Nameless’ “For Namesake EP,” and more new music from JYoung The General, both coming soon. Click [...]

DJ Carmine presents “BLAT!, Boos, and Bonne Bonnes”

DJ Carmine has crafted a “30 minutes or less” mix that combines the music stylings of BLAT! Pack with some memorable professions of love to bring you “BLAT!, Boos, and Bonne Bonnes.” Perfect as you get ready for your midnight-clad rendezvous at the club or your beau’s boudoir. Download here Miguel – Sure Thing Chell [...]

JYoung The General “Butt” #TheMicCheck

JYoung The General brings the fat-laced shell toed Adidas and hard bottoms in step with the aptly title concept track, “Butt”. This buoyant, feel good entry of his #TheMicCheck leak series sets the scene with playfully precise rhymes and a watery bounce employed by BLAT! Pack producer StewRAT. For more on JYoung The General, visit [...]