One of the main things he accomplished was winning control of his music, so someone couldnt come in after he was done cutting a track and do with it what they saw fit. This drivethis unwavering desire for self-bettermentwas not only a huge source of Jennings strength as he navigated the transition from prison life back into family life, but it was also the underlying motivation behind Jennings collaboration with fellow Southern rapper, Jelly Roll. I just heard about this album yesterday from a friend yesterday. Why not? It might be a losing battle, but I dont give a fuck, I will fight tooth and nail to preserve the legacy of these great artists like Waylon Jennings, even if it means conflict with people who carry his own blood. Although it's not on her album, Harness' sessions forWelcome to My Nightmare also included a reimagining of Struggle Jennings' "Outlaw S--t," which itself pulls from Waylon Jennings' posthumously released song of the same name, an altered version of his 1978 release "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out of Hand." Shooter can play all the great music on his radio show that he wants, and we can go back and forth about the viability or appeal of country rap, but that is all completely irrelevant to this fundamental ethical issue. And personally, I think Waylon wouldnt give a damn about him using it, because he isnt trying to ride on his name, hes just making HIS music, just like Waylon was. was more incidental to his mission, but authentic nevertheless. When we were kids, all we ever wanted was to be accepted. Just to clarify, Struggle has called this country rap in numerous interviews, and that is why I have described it as such here. I would rather sell 1,000 records and save 10 lives by being honest than go platinum and ruin even one life by inspiring someone to live the lie I was telling in my music.. As offensive as I Am Struggle may be to the legacy of Waylon and to Waylon Jennings fans, some of the songs on the album are quite catchy, and some of the lines are infused with tremendous wit. For what its worth, Big Smo did a song several years ago that uses a tune you might find familiar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_uJrCeg3w. 12:25 pm. June 4, 2013 @ The streets had been glorified and I fell right into it. Quit trying to mix the two. Whatever name or classification a song may have shouldnt matter. Dont understand the inner city and club shit. 8:31 am. June 4, 2013 @ With the prohibitive costs of permissions in music these days, I Am Struggle would be impossible for anyone to make that didnt have a direct line to the Waylon estate. With Jenni playing the piano and Whey standing beside her, the two . We did three in one year, but now that its all kinda blowing up, its looking like were settling into one a year. Her son is country rapper Struggle Jennings, and her granddaughter is Brianna Harness . 7:32 am. 12:46 pm, it freaks me out when people think iconic songs like wagon Wheel were written by the guy covering them, when the original is so good, and so well known.. 10:59 am. First of allbeing a musician, i can appreciate and respect music in all forms and genres. I know Struggle, he is a hard working, very talented individual with a ton of respect for his grandfather, who raised him as more of a father figure. If you enjoy something, great. 3. wrt shooter: personal issues aside, he has made some quality music (imo). I generally cant stand rap, for a lot of the same reasons as I cant stand the fake country boy kinda music thats been popular on country radio in recent years. The two were together from 1969 until his death in 2002. I completely agree it is nowhere near the same quality as Aldean or Shelton, and went out of my way to say so in the article. Look, it is my sincere hope that this doesnt turn into a Shooter thread, because even though Shooter does have a role in this, this is Struggles album, and ultimately he is the primary one who needs to answer for it. 9:44 pm, My disclaimer is that I work with Struggle, so theres my bias.. 2:32 am, Like Struggle says you new Waylon songs he new the Man and whats with labels cuntry rap rap artists sampling is so common look at buddy holly they wanted to call it country he wanted to play music he played at the apollo with all black audience they loved it first white to do so what would you label his music i love Waylon Jennings Struggle sampled were gonna ride its just great oh Tim McraW done a song with Nelly is he a country rapper? words are always left to interpretation so some may still only hear what they want to but what i heard from his own mouth was he took a bunch of willies 10 year old tapes without anyones knowledge or permission and sweetened em up or made them more commercial. Look, I fully know that in 20 years, every single Waylon Jennings song, every single Hank Williams song, and every Willie Nelson song will probably be made into rap songs. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. If thats what it takes to get attention to be paid to a true artist like this then so be it. That being said, his talent needs to be further cultivated and developed to its full potential (which could indeed be huge). | Learn more about Jennifer Eddy's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their . October 30, 2013 @ In closing I guess my point is Struggle deserves a chance to do things his way as much as anybody else does and just like Trigger was saying he is very talented. I like a lot of vintage country-rock music (the REAL stuff, rootsy and generally self-written) and I like only a few rap and hip-hop artists if they manage to display particularly incisive lyrical prowess of depth and character, along with grooves that serve the poetry, instead of the other way around. Maybe you should step back and check yourself man. But honestly its no worse than any other new up and coming artists having big name people they either are related to or have some connection to singing a few tracks with them or promoting them. Maybe not suitable for the country genre, but I think hes got alot of real experiences to put out there on his own once he gets the chance. Not trying to be that guy, but isnt that a Bob Dylan tune? 12:19 pm. There's so many artists out there, and it's such a battle to really get your name out there and get your music heard, and a very expensive process as well," Harness explains. I owe it to my family because of all of the heartache caused by beliefs we were taught as kids. Jenni Eddy Jennings-Finding her Own Path S1 Ep18 Songwriter Connection Music Interviews Jenni is the Daughter of Jessi Colter, Her dad is Duane Eddy and she also called the late Waylon Jennings Dad. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Grandson Struggle Turns Waylon Songs Into Rap, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_uJrCeg3w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Ljteobwpw, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Oversight Board Raises Issues Over Mark Capps Killing Petition Launched, Dirty Grass Soul Releases New Song, Takes SCM To Task. Jennings had . I cant stand that rap crap but its the blood line that keeps me playing it. Remember When Waylon Jennings Was Arrested During a Recording Session? The Struggle is real. Duane Eddy is a fucking genius guitar player, and legend, and a fucking hell of a nice guy. The country music must evolve argument. So as for your review.. Well I dont see an unbiased analysis of an album.. All I see is your opinion.. An you know what they say about those, Some people are into change an some arent.. They have also lived in Canton, OH and El Paso, TX. January 17, 2017 @ But Im gonna tell you bubba, if you havent noticed, the kids are listening to Taylor Swift.. It mixes different styles yet gives me a nostalgic view. Struggle was not just some distant relative to Waylon that barely knew him who is now riding his name. It also sucks because entertainment-based businesses think that the general public is stupid and lacking in attention span (which is partly true but also their fault for bottlenecking information like this). When listening to this it is unfair to try to compare it to the shit Shelton, Alden, and Bryan are putting out. Mike Baillie Friends for decades, their mutual backgrounds and mutual search for balance in life forged an unbreakable bond. He brought the swagger of the current era, Rock & Roll, into country music and pissed off the establishment. It's common for generations of family members to connect through music, but for Harness, it's an extra-special experience, since they're the ones making it. She has published two edited books and approximately 30 scholarly articles and . Where on one of those I heard outlaw shit, song changed things for me. And that takes us to the actual content of I Am Struggle. I was blinded by the glitter of diamonds, cocaine, money, women, cars and rims. 1. You know, stuff like Feed your family by any means and Its okay to do wrong as long as youre doing it for the right reasons. Those beliefs were instilled in us as kids, a lot of times through music and entertainment. 3:40 am. TX Music Jim I watched the mother of my children get addicted to drugs and eventually die from an overdose, I watched my kids go into state custody. "We've got that on film.". Frankly, as disgusted as I am at this album, it disgusts and frankly scares me more that the outrage isnt as widespread as it is. He is Waylons STEP-Grandson. Jennifer Eddy Jennings. Founded in 1881. Our family has endured a lot and overcome, and this record was a testament to the power of love.. Black82ford This isnt country rap, this is just rap with country music samples and some lyrics taken from Waylon. ?.I realised in my searching, that Struggles mother is not listed on any sites I saw, as being listed as a child or step child to Waylon..? Jessi Colter Husband. I may be wrong, but taking a dead guys songs and making a whole rap album out of them is pretty unprecedented. That being said this wouldnt be hip hop because it is rap they are two different genres now. The kids.. Youre not gonna be around forever.. Nobody knows what envelope Waylon would push if he was still alive, and I can only hope his son and widow would only make choices that would further his legacy. Has an old school Goodie Mob feel to it. Not only is it not a part of the original work, but the additions bear no resemblance to the intent of the original artist or the final product. Jennifer was a resident of Hartselle, Alabama at the time of her passing. That was awful and shameful. Waylon basically does over half of the album and Im sure not nearly as many people would have heard it had it not been for who hes related to and partially because of the controversy surrounding Waylons music being posthumously used like this. Taking Waylon songs and incorporating them with dance beats or even adding rap verses to them is one thing. 12:41 pm. Some people are into change an some arent.. "He was just a boy at one of his Grampa Waylon's shows and his Grama Jessi had just left the stage after singing 'Storms Never Last' when she sat her mic in the chair backstage," his band's Facebook page states. Given that Ruckers version is currently a hit, I dont have to see the show to assume that they played his (and likewise cited him as the originating artist, regardless of whether his arrangement is at all different from the original or not). Nothing to do with genres or traditions.. Ive seen people argue that Waylon wouldnt have approved of Struggles music.. I love when he sings his dads style of music, but Ive been surprised how much other stuff hes done that was miles away from anything Waylon ever did that Ive ended up loving too. Unfortunately, Im sadly confident that the scourge of crap er I mean rap is here to stay. June 4, 2013 @ My theory is that theres no such thing as country rap. I was checking out the upcoming tour dates for Erick Strickland & theyre playing at it sometime this summer, Eric Strickland My name is Jennifer Jennings. A voluntary professional association, the TBA offers its members a variety of programs and services designed to assist in professional development and works to build a positive image for the profession in the community. Remember Which Country Album Was the First to Be Certified Platinum? As much as I personally have nothing but disdain for this project. And for everyone who chooses to write off Rap because you cannot relate to it good for you, but dont be blind to the fact that there is now a generation of people who when shuffling there Ipod will go from Waylon to 2pac, to Willie to Snoop. shannon The fact that theres some relationship and the Family is behind it, should really just put the capitalizing doubts to rest .. I downloaded I am struggle, loved it. I dont understand the glorification of criminality and misogyny. My point is this: Country gained a new 31 year old fan today. They said jobs are hard to get, they said Oh, well you cant do this because of that. To be able to break away from all of those stereotypes and restrictions and be successful, to make it and provide for my family, to get custody back of all of my kids, to stay out of prison and off of drugs, being able to show people that thats possible it keeps me grounded. It still blows my mind that this is considered in the same genre as what is labeled as country now. HOWEVER, by God leave rap and country and rock and roll SEPERATE !!! Colter and Jennings have one son, Waylon Albright "Shooter" Jennings (born May 19, 1979). Titled Ace in the Hole, the song stands as a love letter between father and daughter, and the accompanying video assembles Colters side of the Jennings dynasty. But look at how raps phase with rock is looked upon now. But, that was just kinda the era. I remember a friend of mine brought me a 2 Live Crew cassettehe snuck it to me, it was music that talked about shit we werent supposed to know as 8-year-olds. She has an amazing story and has some incredible songs to share. Jennifer Jennings is a Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, and a Faculty Associate of the Office of Population Research.She is also the Director of Education Research Section (ERS) which supports research, publication, and teaching on matters relating to education policy and practice. I have been a strict rap and hip hop fan my whole life, until yelawolf love story came out, that put me on to getting all of his mixtapes. So, I went through a lot throughout my upbringingespecially after my father was killed when I was 10., After the death of his father, Jennings found himself in a tough spot and, ultimately, began making decisions he would later regret. The day Struggles Outlaw Shit was released as a single, he was incarcerated in a Davidson County jail. If they were to say that the song were by Old Crow Medicine Show, there would be a certain degree of viewers that would be confused and a few that would assume that the show got it wrong. So, instead of assuming that the public is competent enough to discern the facts for themselves, the businesses (or in this case, the producers of The Voice) simply ignore the complete story, only wanting to portray a bit of it. 10:11 pm, Despite what you might want to believe shooter Jennings is doing exactly what his father did doing his music his way, Idk whats wrong with it Ive heard him and being a previous user myself the guy has a decent message hes just tryin to tell people not to go down the road that he went down and he is in the Jennings family he ran it by jessi first and she said ok so whats the big deal like rebel said if you like something you like it just because you dont doesnt mean you need to bash on it, Jody boyer But i do agree with your post and shooter did do a rap limp biscuit type song with his dad in the 90s. June 6, 2013 @ Willie was the light-hearted one, Waylon was the rough-around-the-edges outlaw. "It's so much fun just sharing your feelings and emotions with your family. Being limited by the expectations of others is bad enough, but if you start limiting your own creative expression based on some set of rules or guidelines, well Im not so sure you deserve the title Artist (obviously just my personal opinion).. To me, the essence of Art relates to where the inspiration comes from and how its expressed.. For the record, Struggs album wasnt like made by computers.. Struggle on the other hand sounds like hes really lived this stuff. Huge kudos and very well said! "We can all relate to it and all connect with each other through music. February 14, 2020 @ You can hold onto the past unflinchingly, but eventually its gone an youre gone right along with it.. I just want to tell you guys that you may hate struggle for doing this album, but there has to be more than just me that has heard this and became a fan of all of these older classical peoples music. 2:12 pm, Your email address will not be published. Its not about how the words are presented. I dunno what this dude is thinking, but if Duane was my grandpap Id be proud. father/husband, if they are ok with it, that is good enough for me. She made music with Eddy and by 1968, after 7 years of staying married, they were divorced. I cant glorify it. was the law changed at some point? But still, aside from Shooter, aside from country rap, aside from anybodys opinions about music, or personalities, or anything else, I still think it is a deep ethical issue facing the broader music world whether it is right to take a dead mans songs and to remake them in someone elses expression. Born in Nashville in 1980 to Jennifer Eddy, the daughter of Jessi Colter and Duane Eddy, and raised in the shadow of his step-grandfather, Waylon Jennings (who married Colter in 1969), Struggle Jennings became acquainted with hard-living at an early age. Not enough people remember that, especially once she chucked it to the side to be Wifey and Mommy. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. retro, thrift store shopping etc)., he is a hard working, very talented individual with a ton of respect for his grandfather., Struggle has talent. Struggle Jennings, the grandson of Jessi Colter, pairs up with his daughter Brianna Harness for a new collaboration that also features his mother Jenni Eddy Jennings and Colter herself. J Lopez The Outlaw Shit song starts out real strong. June 5, 2013 @ OnWelcome to My Nightmare, which follows an EP of duets with her father, the artist is a little bit Amy Winehouse and a little bit Billie Eilish: There's a dark undercurrent to her beautiful, aching vocals, for example on her cover of Colter's 2006 album cut "The Canyon.". Having said that, I dig some of it and wouldnt have a problem if he (or anybody else) embraced it. Though Id still always defer to his family, I have been fighting Waylons fight now for 6 years for an average of 50 hours a week, and I fully know what Waylon tried to accomplish. I couldnt care less about the racial/social/political implications of hip hop or rap (or any other music for that matter). 1:15 pm. The holder of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Entrepreneurship, Gender, and Family Business, Jennifer is one of Canada's leading researchers at the intersection of gender, entrepreneurship, and the family embeddedness of entrepreneurial activity. "He just put himself in my perspective and it was just -- it's beautiful," Harness says. Making a Scene Presents the 2021 Independent Blues Awards! So if nothing else, Struggles music is getting some real hip-hop fans to check out his Grandpas music. 8 min read This blog reviews 10 of the biggest cyberattacks of Q4 2022 and reveals how the zero-trust model can help mitigate similar attacks in the future. In other words, hes just like every other bad white rapper out there but with better connections. Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton leans on Eddy Jennings for advice and now to lead the Gas' recruitment drive (Andy Watts/JMP) Group 28 THE LATEST NEWS ON THE GAS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX The Hillbilly Muslim I know it well, but Im used to it coming from Blake Shelton fans. The more Ive listened to it my gut feeling is without Waylon theres not much here. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. Select this result to view Jennifer Eddy's phone number, address, and more. Colter, meanwhile, is a key figure in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museums new Outlaws & Armadillos exhibit. During the period she was married to Eddy, she used Mirriam Eddy as her name. Well chose sample and the loops work really well. Ive listened to Struggles and his seems real and you can tell he feels it. February 6, 2019 @ May 17, 2014 @ When I got home, I was fighting to get my kids back as a three-time felon, he said. The estate backed it for whatever reason so it is what it is. https://www.facebook.com/ShooterJennings/posts/10151503605098460, Denny Mac If we take this saying at face value, then both Jennings and Jelly Roll are prime nominees for legend status. June 4, 2013 @ Word. She married Jennings in 1969. "I've been offered books in the past . 12:36 pm. New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, New Davisson Brothers Band Song Cross My Heart, Hogslop String Band Steady Hand (Grand Ole Opry Debut), New Song from The Broken Spokes Moved Into a Bottle, Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Rodney Crowell Everything At Once (feat. At this time, Colter adopted her stage name, Jessi Colter, in honor of her great-grandfather, Jesse Colter. Why not do this with Hank Williams songs, and George Jones songs. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Terry's son, Josh, turned to Facebook to share the sad news. 4:24 pm, Damn Im glad I didnt call my step grandpa this Bs. Struggle could not do anything relative to Waylon's music without the express consent of Shooter Jennings. Of course, I come from a family where my grandfather sang country, but my mother had me in 1980 when she was only 16 years old, so she was listening to what was popular then. October 3, 2013 @ Im being honest, Im saying We all deal with this stuff one way or another, this is just the way I deal with mine. People appreciate the integrity, the vulnerability. We take everything weve been through the whole yearweve got our own families, our own careers, our own things going onand well lock-in for two weeks and let it all out through music.. 8:55 am. I like anchovies. IMO, the Waylon samples (being incidental) are also authentic because Will Harness is writing and rapping about his life-experiences, and Waylon was most assuredly a significant part of that life experience. Nonetheless, please dont characterize me as being one discounting the relationship that can form between two people who happen to not be from the same bloodline. That said, it did get a friend who Ive never known to listen to anything but rap and metal to start listening to Waylon Jennings. Struggle was not just some distant relative to Waylon that barely knew him who is now riding his name. It doesnt mean the music you dont enjoy, shouldnt be made. Seeing all of the heartache and terrible things they were going through really gave me the motivation to come out and be the best father, man and artist that I could be.. Profile: She is the daughter of country music legend Jessi Colter and rock guitar legend Duane Eddy. And with Waylon passing away when I was two, three years old, I don't have too much of a memory of him -- I just have, like, a whole bunch of pictures," says Harness, now in her early 20s. I would love to hear more of Struggles full original songs that dont lean as much on Waylons tracks next time. So many people find strength in this. The music and the story is really touching people and actually hitting folks from all over in the end elevating and growing the audience for Waylon and Country Music in general, James Hahn II So now theyre gonna shit all over Waylon? you enjoy it listen, if you dont, dont listen. Imagine if someone took the Mona Lisa and put a mustache on her and drew dinosaurs fighting aliens in the background. And thats one of the travesties here, because now Struggle is going to be typecast with some folks as a simple hack ruining Waylons songs, when what he could have done was stand on his own two feet, just like Waylon did. And sure, maybe it was inevitable that country rap would have its phase. Went to work today and researched Waylon literally all day(we are in our slow season) Thats how I found this site. Waylon Jennings is a legend as well, but hes from the outlaw generation that Duane preceded. Speaking of rock & roll from the 50s, I know that Led Zeppelin has been sued for plagiarism of older songs on SEVERAL occasions and have lost at least 10 cases in court. I hate with a passion rap music in general. I Am Struggles use of Waylon songs is almost an audio version re-writing the past. I havent loved every single song hes had out or every single thing hes tried. Country music giant Waylon Jennings grew up in poverty in West Texas before becoming Buddy Holly's bassist when Jennings was just a teenager. Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams III, Shooter Jennings, Justin Townes Earle, and on and on, and stretching to the daughters of country music like Carlene Carter and Rosanne Cash; they sweated blood and made deep sacrifices to divest themselves from familial expectations and industry shortcuts bestowed by their names to stand on their own two feet as artists. Neither of those are real and I think most people see right through it, but for some reason those same people dont seem to care that its all fake and they just wanna party.
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