We recently caught up with Mookie Jones as the smooth and well-versed Houston rapper prepares to release his latest project entitled Mack to find out what it really takes to keep up with the Jonzieeee’s. After sustaining a buzz with his last release P.A.N (Playa Ass Nigga) Mookie Jones continually kept busy by linking with some of the most notable names in the underground with rappers like Jackie Chan, Smoke DZA, and 3rd Coast comrades Killa Kyleon and Big K.R.I.T. When asked how he sees himself either standing out or fitting in with the coined “Texas sound” Mookie replied, “Texas is the home of the playas and pimps; I stand in but I’m outstanding.” Spoken like a true playa Mookie Jones’ precise selection of syncopated yet harmonious beats sets the stage for the August 14th release Mack. After building a working relationship with Taylor Gang’s go-to producer Cardo, Mookie sought him out to produce the project which was originally suppose to be a 6-8 track EP. The project grew organically after DJ Burn One grew fond of what Mookie had done with a previous recording and continued to send him more music and just like that Mack was born.
Linking with producers who he felt could capture his cool and match his sound sonically was the ultimate goal for the project. A continuation of underline themes carried over from Mookie’s 2010 release Tuskegee Vol. 1 can be found in tracks like “When I Want” featuring Harlem general, Smoke DZA in which Mookie boast about being able to have any woman he chooses at first listen. If you don’t listen closely you might just miss out on Mack’n 101. Mookie Jones spits the art of pimping from his point of view and hopes that both new and old fans will uncover the top layer and see that his music possesses more depth than the contrary. Mack also bears features from Le$, Big Sant, and SL Jones. “Don’t judge or get caught up in what I’m rapping about; it’s the game that I’m giving.” In the recent leak “Poetry Vision” featuring Max Julien, Sir Autoo professes “a goal without a plan is just a wish” which Mookie borrowed from his momager. “You have to have a skeleton in place to get the body moving; you can’t just freestyle your life in anything you do, an entry and exit plan is necessary. The only way to dream is dream big.” Yes, Mookie Jones is a pimp, playa, and all of the above but he promises this time around his music will resonate on a visual level with his fans. “My music allows my fans to live life through me. If they’ve never been to the strip club I take them to experience it.” Although Mookie Jones is an avid strip club patron at night his daily routine is pretty normal for a rapper.
Mookie Jones’ day usually begins with some of the finest OG and him simultaneously checking his email and social media accounts. Music being the main focus he either writes to new beats he’s received or works on new music. Mookie spends the rest of the day running errands, helping friends, handling business with his management, and chauffeuring and supervising the daily activities of his “female friends” as he likes to call them. The day is not complete without hitting the studio since Mookie is constantly writing he needs to somewhere to record the sermon. “The studio is a special place, I love recording, “said Mookie Jones. Mookie shared with us that he already has 3 projects completed with the next release to be entitled Jonizeeee. He is also in the process of helping his sister, Perry Jones who was featured on a couple of tracks from the Tuskegee Vol.1 release including the track “Black Hole” write music for her upcoming project. Mookie loves being in the studio however performing his music for his fans is his passion. “I love rocking my songs on stage it’s where I let the sermon out,” proclaims Mookie. He got to do just that as Mookie Jones recently joined the Texas leg of the infamous Smoker’s Club Tour. Balancing tour life and the release of a new project can be a hectic but Mookie Jones and the empire are up for the task. Similar to the 70’s blaxploitation film the Mack has the ingredients required of a classic. Cause after all “A pimp is only as good as his product.”
Mack is available for download beginning tomorrow August 14th and can be found at www.jonzieeee.com #autoooo To stay updated with upcoming projects and shows follow Mookie Jones on twitter @Mookie_Jones
View the video from the first leak from the Mack featuring Smoke DZA- "When I Want" below.
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