Houston’s Jamal HD is still only for the rest of the world

Jamal HD at the 2011 Kahbang Music Festival

Houston native and current above ground everywhere else and underground in Houston Rap Artist Jamal HD is in the studio of his good friend and producer V-DRO listening to a track titled “dreams” that is scheduled to be one of the selections on his third mixtape “HDMI”. He is only one third of the way thru with the track before he stops the track and in a disgruntle manner tells V-Dro that it will not make the cut. “The track it’s too plain, just not feeling it” it utters over the objection of V-Dro who clearly believes in the song strength.

Jamal HD, real name Jamal Jones wants HDMI to be as he put it “big enough for Houston to finally accept me. It’s been difficult to make it in my home town.” HD who earlier this year shot a music video in New York City’s Time Square and performed at the 2011 Kahbang Music Festival in Bangor, Maine understands the difficulty with breaking in big time in the fourth largest city in the nation. “If you can make it hear you can make it anywhere else.”

Jamal understands that with this being his third effort it is important to be able to gain new followers in a genre that is already flooded with artist.

“Im doing HDMI to leave a great impression on an already growing following. I get messages on Twitter from people in Europe and it makes me see the responsibility I have to my fans. Since I’m still new to a lot of people I want to make sure that all this production introduces my style and feel on timeless generated sounds. I see HDMI of being the start of where my career will be heading sound wise. “

Jamal who released his first mixtape Sin-thu-sis in  2010 and followed that months later with his largely successful  “The Mixtape with the Kung Fu Grip” is hoping that his latest effort will be this glass ceiling breaker that he is hoping for.

“I picked the title (HDMI) two months ago after a show in Houston.  Me and my manager Jordan were getting a bite to eat at Timmy Chan’s when he discussed me using some of my unreleased tracks from The Mixtape with a Kung Fu Grip for a mash up. Without thinking I came up with HDMI.”

HDMI in electronic world is a digital audio/video connector cable used to connect devices as a alternative to analog connection cable of yester year. It provides better quality sound and video.

“ I felt this project could be a great impression on a already growing following. I want this to be more defined than my last efforts. Sense I'm still new to a lot of people I made sure almost all production was sampled based to something people already know.”

Jamal who is sometimes referred to the shorten stage name “HD”, is at odds with whether he should have a heavy promotion for his particular sound in Houston. “I have a huge fan base up north and oversees, but breaking in here in my back yard has been depressing” he laughs.  “My first tape (Sin-thu-sis) was really liked in the UK and The Mixtape with the Kung Fu Grip was a big success up north and in the UK. I am just ready for Houston and Texas to embrace me on this one.”

Read here about what Re-Up Spot said about Jamal HD latest mixtape here

Jamal can be followed on Twitter: @jamalwuzhere

Ibarra remains unbeaten!

December 10,2011 Gerardo Ibarra kept his unbeaten record as he defeated Martez Logan in a competitive 6 round event. The bout the main event of the evening was action packed as Logan used many veteran techniques to make the bout close.

 Ibarra who was the aggressor from the opening bell kept pressure on Logan and landed great body combinations when Logan rested on the ropes. He able to drop Logan in the second round with a counter left hook. However Logan was able to use veteran techniques to make it difficult for Ibarra to land any damaging shots to finish him.

Logan had an impressive third round while he traded punches with Ibarra in the middle of the ring. Ibarra was able to take control in the fourth round when he was able to rock with Logan with another counter right hook.

Ibarra won a Unanimous Decision on all cards. 

“It was a great and competitive fight. Logan was a great challenge and tough fight.” Ibarra said.

Many in attendance were there for the main event as afterwards Ibarra signed autographs and took photos with the crowd. Ibarra improved to 12 wins, 0 loses with 8 knockouts.
By
Brandon Countee

Read more about what journalist have said about Ibarra here

TinTin continues to climb the ladder in Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas native and undefeated boxer Gerardo “Tintin” Ibarra hosted ​​a public workout(12-3-2011) at Hanks Gym in preparation for his upcoming fight on December 10th. He looked to be in good condition and possessed a great desire to get into the ring.

“I only had one fight this year. Fights were getting scheduled but guys were pulling out. I think this is a good way for me to end the year” said Ibarra.  “I just want to continue fighting and get my shot at the title. Im not losing to anyone in the ring."





"Ibarra cant be matched in the ring skillfully. He power is unequaled and his style has no fedease against it."-Brandon Countee, Promotional Director for Majestic Raven Entertainment.

“He looks good in the ring and during sparring. Training was really good for him. Great preparation. He has really been working hard.” Ibarra’s trainer Aaron Navarro said.

Fans showed up and took photos with Ibarra as well as autographs.

One of Ibarra’s sponsors Christopher Shorter of Blue Flame Energy Drink was in attendance as well.

“Seeing a fighter train as hard as he did today is inspiring.” Shorter said. “This is something you have to see live to really get the dedication that he has.”

shadow boxing

photo with the fans

Hitting the pads