Jimmy’s music addiction was triggered by a childhood obsession with the Space Jam soundtrack. Despite never becoming tall or skilled enough to achieve his dreams of cartoon basketball glory, he’s continued to enjoy beats, rhymes and that funky stuff.
Since leaving his homeland New Zealand for London, he's emptied his bank account whilst visiting 30+ countries, but is yet to discover the hidden location of Ghostface’s illustrious eagle bracelet.
Jimmy currently holds a special place in his heart for the Notorious BIG, 90s R&B, sacred geometry, olives and Michael Douglas’ movie The Game.
He also enjoys writing in-depth music interviews, getting articles published in print, and avoiding listicles. You can find most of his recent and decent stuff at the creatively named www.jimmyness.com.
If you’re from Rolling Stone and you’re reading this, you can contact him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @Jimmy_Ness. Luckily, everyone else can speak to him there too.
Currently Listening:
Future - Monster
Azealia Banks - Broke With Expensive Taste
Steely Dan - Aja
Zapp - The New Zapp IV U
G Dep - Child Of The Ghetto
Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
RTJ2
The Isley Brothers - Best Of
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Currently Watching:
Man of Tai Chi
Justified (S3)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Time is Illmatic
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Currently Reading:
Dune by Frank Herbert| As Above, So Below: An Esoteric Instrumental Album from MWiLL, the Son of Marley Marl | November 16, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness is the grandson of the Untouchable. After seeing the above cover art, my third eye was opened and all of the sacred chakras were energized. Either that or I wanted to hear what a beat tape from Marley Marl’s 19 year old son MWill sounded like. I love esoteric stuff, but ever since […]
| Question in the Form of An Answer: Nardwuar, the Human Serviette — Interviewed by Jimmy Ness | November 8, 2012 |
Nardwuar the Human Serviette is a squawky voiced, tartan-wearing Canadian who knows more about his interviewees than they do. The man previously called John Ruskin uses his encyclopedic knowledge of music to shock, impress and enlighten. His unorthodox approach includes asking his targets who they are, giving them presents and freezing in a wide mouthed […]
| Good to Go: Freddie Gibbs & Young Jeezy Ratchet Up the Intensity | September 24, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness has judged several semi-professional Twerk competitions. Gangsta Gibbs is on a roll. The ex-train robber once dropped from Interscope has since carved a niche for those who prefer gritty street tales over label-endorsed lollipop guild rap. The Baby Face Killa has recorded an album, three EPs and at least a dozen collaborations within […]
| Bodega Bamz: Versace Robe Connoisseur, Champagne Popper | August 27, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness is still trying to figure out the A$AP equivalent to Sunz of Man. Fried chicken, Versace robes and spilled champagne, the Tanboys dabble in decadence. Bodega Bamz and Willie Hex trade verses about the high life over 808s and a haunting melody. The relatively unknown Hex flows particularly well, name dropping Cam’ron, Attila […]
| Is Nibiru Approaching? Only Ab-Soul Knows | August 17, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness for Prime Minister of Ur, 2012. Ab-Soul stunts with the ancient gods and turns his on Mesopotamian swag. Each TDE member is releasing a new song this week and he follows Jay Rock’s “YOLA” with raps about aliens, pyramids, and conspiracies. If you’re not part of the hip-hop star-gazer society or you don’t […]
| Future’s Adventures in Molly World | August 10, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness knows that the future is plastics. Welcome 2 Mollyworld is the astronaut’s foray into recording under the influence of serotonin hog Molly, also known to white people as MDMA. The mixtape is a collection of popular material and remixes but DJ X-Rated seizes five new tracks, all of which are more listenable than […]
Jimmy Ness ain’t no Ken. Gangsta Boo ain’t no Barbie. One of the south’s premier female MCs, Lola Mitchell spit vicious rhymes as a part of legendary Memphis crunk pioneers, Three-6 Mafia. Her tough attitude and witty lyrics backed by her trademark “Yeah, hoe!” ad-lib earned the respect of peers and fans. Boo appeared on […]
DJ Burn One’s country rap emerges out of a cloud of smoke vapors to warm the soul. His blues and funk-inspired sound adds an emotive dimension to Southern rap, one reminiscent of the classic UGK and Dungeon Family records. At 26, the Atlanta beat-smith makes the rest of us look like severe underachievers. Burn One […]
| Do Androids Itch? Only Future Knows…. | July 11, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness owns a Grey’s Sports Almanac. Future’s best friends are his cash, calculator and accountant. The Dungeon Family affiliate joins Mike Will Made It for another hypnotic victory lap and their money multiplies. You know how it goes. As rap’s auto-tune flame keeper, Future favours charisma and song-writing over lyricism. Heavy bass and sharp […]
| No, No, No, Malice | June 22, 2012 |
Jimmy Ness is having nightmares. Hearing half of the Thornton brothers do anything other than snarling coke raps seems weird. It’s like a convicted murderer claiming their religion to the parole board. So yes, listening to Malice post-conversion to Christianity feels off. He and Pusha T once wrote drug rhymes menacing enough to give Rick […]
