<p>Johnson Barnes, a.k.a. one part of <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jandjbabyproducts" target="_blank">Johnson & Johnson</a>, b.k.a. Blu,
moved at least eight times growing up in LA. And it seems like that
constant movement is having an effect on his music career. After his
excellent collaboration with Exile and his most recent <a href="http://splicetoday.com/music/west-coast-dynamite" target="_self">soul-inflected
LP</a> with Mainframe as Johnson & Johnson<!-- m -->,
Blu refuses to take a breather. Recently posted on his Myspace page,
"Since (RIPJD&JB)" is a jubilant, soulful summer track. The
production is classic J Dilla-style, chopped-up soul samples in a
fun-size package.</p>
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<p class="photo-credit">"Since (RIPJD&JB)"</p>
<p>"Amnesia" plays the classy B-side here. The vibe is
sultry: smoke circles filling up the lounge, piano keys serenading the
audience. As if the sound source was not enough of an homage to Billie
Holiday, Blu mentions her in name a handful of times. Excellent pair of
tracks from the best rapper ever <a href="http://passionweiss.com/2008/10/02/the- ... interview/" target="_blank">inspired by Will Smith</a>'s music circa <span style="font-style: italic;">Big Willie Style</span>.</p>
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<p class="photo-credit">"Amnesia"</p>
Gabriel Baker
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<p>Johnson Barnes recently birthed a pair of serious tracks.</p>
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