What's the story behind the song "Lemonade" by J-Bully?
The original version of "Lemonade" was written to be an inspirational song to those who are struggling to reach their goals and dreams, with advice on how to make things happen regardless of your personal path. The version of "Lemonade" used in the Katrina Summit was inspired by the people who have been living with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and designed to reach students. The song is produced by NC platinum-selling producer Ski Beatz, who has worked with a 'who's who' in hip-hop and R&B, including Jay-Z, Camp Lo, and others.
Who is J-Bully?
J.Bully (F.L. 'Robi' Roberts, Jr.) was born and raised in Raleigh NC, where he attended Enloe High School. Â Bully later graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta GA (BA in Business Administration/ Marketing Concentration), where he played football and was active in The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. After a brief, unfulfilling stint in Corporate America, Bully started his own record label, UnderWorld Recordings, iNC., and ventured into the music business to pursue his lifelong dream of emceeing. Then aAfter living in Atlanta and the metro Detroit area for several years, "Bully-City" now resides and represents in "the Bull City" where he teaches a course on Hip-Hop/Rap Music Appreciation at Duke University as Adjunct Asst. Professor of the Practice in the Music Department. Bully's many accomplishments include: winning The Source Magazine Unsigned Hype MC Battle in Atlanta GA and competing in the national competition in NYC (1999), being a standout performer in several Blaze Magazine MC Battles (1999, 2000), and a television appearance on BET's Park Freestyle Friday (2/2003). J.Bully also hit the Billboard Charts for Hip-Hop Single Sales with his independent CD single release "Ridiculous"/"Ya'll Know" (10/2002).
Since releasing his first album in 1999, Bully has always kept innovative music in the streets and on the internet via collaborations, mixtapes, and independent 12 inch and cd singles. He is currently working with some of the hottest known and unknown producers in the US, Canada, Germany, and Sweden to create his signature "Educated Thug Muzik" sound, while representing NC to the fullest - domestically and overseas. He has performed in NC, GA, AL, MI, NY, and FL. Bully can be seen often on various stages in Raleigh and Durham NC and has many appearances, performances, and collaborations in the works for 2006.
The new single "DOOE BOYYYY!" produced by platinum NC producer Ski Beatz (skibeatz.com) will be released to radio in October 2006 and Bully currently has several mixtapes in the streets. Both fans and critics can take a deep breath as J.Bully is working on releasing a long-awaited EP and a sure-to-be classic album soon. For more info, please visit www.myspace.com/bullycity.
J-Bully would like to acknowledge:
Thanks to Platinum producer and NC native Ski Beatz for providing the original instrumental tracks for "Lemonade" and to Hip-Hop for giving me and countless others a voice.