The Philadelphia based artist – Japhia Life emerges from an extensive stint in Cobb Studio, the modest recording facility run by his long time engineer/producer Jude Gavin located in the outskirts of Philly, to announce that his new album TH€ PROFIT is finished and will be released on September 23rd.
Jahpia shared, “The album is meant to pay homage to the music that I grew up on in the 80’s and 90’s, and is meant to shed light on my upbringing in Philly as well. I just wanted to make something that reflected my past musical influences, presented a high def picture of where I really came from, and was a daring enough body of work that I felt would push the culture forward.”
When asked who the woman on the cover is, Japhia says, “I put my Mother on the album cover. After listening to the album I realized that I mentioned her in almost every song. She is a praying woman, and when I think back that picture of her to me is such a contrast to what was going on in my life outside. I remember her paging, and calling me every time she heard gunshots, to see where I was and if I was okay. And it also represents her strength and faith, and how eventually she beat the devil as far as my life is concerned. She won!”
Tracklisting:
1. Fatal Cassette:1995
produced by: Trayz Beatz & Japhia Life
2. The Black Out
produced by: Eastside High
3. Ultra Violence
produced by: RHDN
4. Sunday Mornin’ (Interlude)
produced by: RHDN & Japhia Life
5. Water ft. John P. Kee
produced by: Trayz Beatz & Japhia Life
6. Poison
produced by: Eastside High & Japhia Life
7. Mystery of SlapBoxing
produced by: Jude Gavin & Japhia Life
8. Jermaine Chain
produced by: David James & Japhia Life
9. Flashlight
produced by: Eastside High & Japhia Life
10. Garden of Fugitives
produced by: David “Zillionaire” Dunston & Japhia Life
11. Get It Done (Downbeat Interlude)
produced by: Saint Man, Japhia Life & DJ Cool Waters
12. Real Love
produced by: Drum Dreamers & Japhia Life
13. KINGS ft. Rob Hodge
produced by: Trayz Beatz & Japhia Life
14. Trap Door
produced by: Steve “24hits” Bader & Japhia Life
15. Might Be In Brooklyn (Bonus Track)
produced by: David James & Japhia Life