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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nSingle: Blue Skies
\nArtist: J. Nolan
\nReleased: March 8, 2013<\/p>\n
Spiritually inclined rap? These words seldom share the same sentence, but with J. Nolan<\/strong>, a 23 years young hip-hop artist from Connecticut- the dichotomy of higher-power influenced rap is what makes him stand out from the crowd. J. Nolan<\/strong>, the first representative of The Manifest Movement<\/a>, a collective group of young individuals committed to contributing change in the form of music, spiritual growth, and community enrichment, has created an artistry platform for himself that’s been co-signed from the likes of 9th Wonder<\/strong> and Don Cannon<\/strong>. J. Nolan\u2019s<\/strong> most recent song “Blue Skies”<\/strong><\/em> sparked my interest, with the excellent production of Tuelv<\/a> laced with the lyrical quality of J. Nolan<\/strong>, I couldn’t help but appreciate the reality of the words he conveyed:<\/p>\n “Only thing on my mind “Redefining myself, through the heartache, “Blue Skies”<\/em><\/strong> is the second release of J. Nolan’s<\/strong> #DistinguishYourself Campaign, with the first track, “All I GOT”<\/em><\/a> creating a similar atmosphere which celebrates the excellence of character. The #DistinguishYourself Music Series serves as a campaign leading to the release of the artist’s “Distinction”<\/strong> album, set for release in Spring ’13.<\/p>\n Inspired by the likes of Lupe Fiasco<\/strong>, J. Nolan<\/strong> creates a storyline of a young man that’s chasing the dream of being a respected artist in the industry. The great energy on the record is definitely something to bump to when you need lively flows to inspire you to hustle towards greatness.<\/p>\n Be sure to bless your ears with the goodness of “Blue Skies”<\/strong><\/em> below: <\/p>\n -Elainne Dizon<\/p>\n
\nBe a soldier for God
\nUntil I’m in the blue skies
\nIt’s gonna be a long ride,
\nSo I\u2019m taking my time,
\nI’ll be going for mine, \u2018til I\u2019m in the blue skies”<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHard days, trying to congregate with like minds, just like mine…”<\/em><\/p>\n