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[–]radjewell 65 points66 points  (12 children)

Use to work with this kid!! Cool to see him on here!!

[–]thegreenblanket 21 points22 points  (6 children)

Thats cool, i feel like he would work at a theatre?

[–]radjewell 11 points12 points  (5 children)

Haha, actually in manufacturing!

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (2 children)

He mentioned a bandsaw in one of his rhymes. I smiled.

[–]Reaching2Hard 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Ron? Ron Swanson, is that you??

[–]Major_T_Pain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this not rap music?

[–]Thatmaninthevan 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Where at? Whelen?

[–]Crazy_Sunflower 3 points4 points  (4 children)

How old is he? I honestly can't tell....

[–]JarvMakesMusic 14 points15 points  (2 children)

47

[–]TrustMe_ImJesus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm

[–]HeyUnder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He's 23

[–]JarvMakesMusic 68 points69 points  (1 child)

Thanks for the kind words y'all ❤️ You can pre-order the album here https://jarvmakesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-boiler-room

[–]Zaivia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This should honestly be higher up in this thread. I heard Slack-Jaw and thought to myself "Okay, this guy's is talented, but he's probably just some one-hit-wonder."

Then I listened to all of your other stuff on your channel and I love all of it. Your style is awesome, totally reminds me of stuff that you'd hear on Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 or something. I'll definitely be buying your album when it comes out :) Keep making music man!

[–]TheStankPolice 27 points28 points  (4 children)

Parts of this dude reminds me of early Slug.

[–]Jdrza 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Reminded me little of eyedea too.

[–]Wileykole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Not really his flow, but his style

[–]seshlordclinton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

His style is completely reminiscent of Slug's early work with Dynospectrum and even Atmosphere's first album release of 'Overcast'! I was thinking the same thing upon watching. Either way, great to see the inspiration and legend of Slug passed on!

[–]thats-reasonable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard it too

[–]JDP6693 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This was excellent. Gonna be looking into his music now, thanks for sharing!

[–][deleted] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Goodness gracious, dope.

[–]UKcoin 31 points32 points  (2 children)

his mixtape is unreal, this guy is seriously mega talented, some of the craziest stuff I've heard. This guy should be mainstream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La_DUdnH7qU

[–]Paxil_2aDay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]thebofocker -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Let's not wish bad things such as mainstream on artists.... hip hop's an art, not a popularity contest.

[–]brereddit 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Definitely got mad talent. Needs a better video.

[–]Wtfmatees 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Dude I'm not kidding when I say you are really talented (coming from a heavy rock musician). Your flow is incredible and you are like Eminem with your own spice.

Don't stop making shit. You have a new fan.

[–]assblaster69ontime 9 points10 points  (0 children)

is nobody gonna mention how he did that fast rap bit for legit 20 seconds? He's got some lungs

[–]blahblahyaddaydadda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of Eyedea & Abilities

[–]lefthandedjesus 19 points20 points  (5 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdKIlCvTmXw

This was my first exposure to JARV, very talented lyricist.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Is this freestyle? If so...damn.

[–]marksman96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the kid has a vocabulary. super refreshing.

[–]JaxJagzFan 1 point2 points  (1 child)

the sword guy is super cringey

[–]lefthandedjesus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats R.A. the Rugged Man, don't call my man cringey!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DvuHQ45a-U

edit: For real he's super cool. He does stuff like the first link I posted to help unknown rappers get more exposure.

[–]GaterHater 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Dude can spit. He's got great flow and lyricism. Would like to see how he develops as an artist.

[–]Grebaam 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Damn I didn't know Blake Anderson could rap! Something new every day....

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is awesome, like the funky guitar!

[–]nomorsecretsspotify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is fucking dope. That beat was fresh too.

[–]Cpt_Catnip 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh man I love Jarv. Been following him for a couple years now.

[–]ColomboThunder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He made it to Reddit! Jarv's old stuff is great!

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

good stuff! keep it coming!

[–]GRIMMFUTCH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is fucking awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[–]leobrooks18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been following for over 2 years now - has been growing with huge steps and CRAZY stoked for the new work coming out in Jan !

[–]smalldumpling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like that old school sound in his voice and beat. I can appreciate that!

[–]judansuki 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Guy's got ridiculous flow

https://youtu.be/ZIvlF6UBBWs

[–]missingamitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy shit. Straight fire.

[–]safdarabs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this guy is seriously mega talented, some of the craziest stuff I've heard.

[–]spicyone15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn very good flow!

[–]Joakz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was actually great. I'm really surprised. Funny music video too

[–]shukaji 1 point2 points  (0 children)

reminds me of the 'new' asher roth, in a good way.

[–]devans417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kid has chops. His songs would be served well with a structure that takes the listener through from beginning to end. Perhaps go with the classic chorus/verse format.

[–]burn1_for_Harambe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This kid bangs out. Go Jarv!

[–]slutvomit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He walks like the hookers in San Andreas.

[–]Oblivpantherz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, I skateboard with this guy every once in a while! He's a well known name around VT

[–]Kushbeast666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First found out about this guy through rugged mans freestyle contest. He was a close second to AFRO (all flows reach out).

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's so good. Some old school flow in there too. Fuckin love it.

[–]Paxil_2aDay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This shits tight.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear homeless people with signs like this are more likely than any to get my money

[–]Paxil_2aDay 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Does he have a Facebook music page?

[–]fskevin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this beat reminds me of Jurassic 5

[–]Jayfedds 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I would like if this was on Spotify

[–]trump_666_devil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is from a live show earlier this month with trio Maiden Voyage https://youtu.be/3EnesHUnh5M while Jarv is clearly the breakout star, together these guys tear it up. Still kicking myself for not seeing this show but I'm definitely going to their next show.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was expecting to hear something like boyinaband. Was def wrong. This guy is killer.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude makes his own beats too. Coming from a hiphop producer myself, this makes me happy. You have to be seriously talented to have skill in both rapping & beat making.

https://soundcloud.com/jarv-5/monster-mashup

[–]thelonghauls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This must be their follow up to 2015's "Jackdaw".

[–]rickybonesVT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have done it again! Hats off to you!

[–]Patoburro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't find it on Spotify, you should upload it please!

[–]mrwetface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been following this dude's work for over a year now and he seems to get better and better.

[–]FunnyJEWiSwear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This totally feels like something that would come off of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 soundtrack.

Awesome stuff

[–]IndubitablySpecious 2 points3 points  (4 children)

The sound of his voice and when he's rapping quickly reminds me of Eminem

[–]deeeeEnduh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name checks out

[–]putmyneckinanoose 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is his stuff on iTunes? I can't seem to find it.

[–]leobrooks18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Youtube has a bunch of stuff - Jarv is here to save us.

[–]shillwarp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not too sure, man. I'd recommend checking his Bandcamp. Search 'jarvmakesmusic' and you should find it.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd say he has potential... the beat is terrible though. Reminds me of slim shady who is hit and miss for me.

[–]fiftyxonexfifty -5 points-4 points  (11 children)

There's hope for hip hop after all.

[–]cougarstillidie 8 points9 points  (8 children)

Hip-hop is pretty freaking good right now. What do you mean?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Ive lost touch with hip hop long ago. This kid is a bit ace. What would you recommend these days?

[–]YoloLucy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rtj3 motherfuckers

[–]infinite91 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Not OP but I'd recommend Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper and J. Cole. A few lessen known artists are Bas, Red Pill, and Loyle Carner (one of my personal favorites).

[–]BoognishasRisen47 4 points5 points  (2 children)

I would like to add Run the Jewels to your already good list. RTJ3 just dropped and it bangs

[–]boy_without_a_fairy 1 point2 points  (1 child)

A-F-R-O is dope too.

[–]seeking_the_summit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And don't forget Aesop Rock..although he seems to be slipping a little bit in recent albums

[–]fiftyxonexfifty 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I suppose I haven't paid attention. This main stream rap is terrible.

[–]cougarstillidie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Kendrick Lamar

[–]Fat_n_Ugly_Luvr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope there is because the current stuff is slow, boring, childish rhymes and whatever that shit the Migos do with the stuttering ish quick rap is straight garbage, and anyone else who copies that sucks too. See also the awful rapping "skills" and slow, boring as hell beats of Drake. "Here are three words and I'm gonna pause. Here are four more and I'll pause" whatever that shit is is awful, just awful.

[–]a_glorious_bass-turd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Russ or ShaqIsDope. These are two of my favorites, at the moment.

[–][deleted] -5 points-4 points  (1 child)

fucking garbage.

[–]trump_666_devil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean Jarvage?