Jim Jones
Album : Harlem : The Diary of A Summer
Release Date : August 23rd, 2005
Label : Diplomat Records

Review : Harlem superstar and Diplomats Capo Jim Jones returns to the spotlight with his second full-length album, Harlem : The Diary of A Summer, which will be released on Diplomat Records/KOCH Records on Tuesday, July 26th. The new album is the follow-up to Jim Jones’s acclaimed debut, On My Way To Church.

Fortitude, ambition and creative business tactics are at the forefront of Jim Jones’ career. The enigmatic Diplomat CEO and entrepreneur spent the past decade designing an empire that will solidify his place in Hip Hop history and beyond. Bronx-born and Harlem raised, Jim Jones knew all to well at a very early age what the streets had to offer. While he experienced his share of trouble growing up in Harlem, he was fortunate enough to escape anything that would cause him to wind up as another statistic in the concrete jungle.

After continued success with his Dipset crew and his Diplomat Record label, Jim Jones’s solo album, On My Way To Church, debuted at #18 on Billboard Top 200 in August 2004, and has sold over 200,000 copies independently to date. The album garnered critical praise from both street publications and mainstream outlets such at The New York Times who stated, “Jim Jones has more charisma and attitude than most rappers put together.” The videos for the first single, “Certified Gangsta,” and second single, “Crunk Musik,” have received consistent airplay on both BET and MTV. Jim Jones is also exceedingly popular in the fast-paced world of mix-tape releases.

The first single from Harlem : The Diary of A Summer, will be “Baby Girl” which has already started picking up heat on Hot 97 and Power 105 in NY, and several other stations across the country. Look for a new video for “Baby Girl” coming your way real soon.

Harlem : The Diary of A Summer will be released in three configurations including a DualDisc version which will feature the entire new album in LPCM Stereo, a brand-new Jim Jones documentary plus uncensored versions of some of his biggest videos. Additional Explicit/Edited versions of the album will also be available. Regarding the new album, Jim Jones offers, “It’s the soundtrack to summertime in the ghetto. The main objective is to stay alive during those months ‘cause it’s so hot, you gotta do what you gotta do to stay cool. This album will keep you real cool, like drinking an ice cold glass of Sizzurp.”

In addition to his many ventures, Jim Jones is also gaining respect for his role as a music video director winning several music award nominations. He created the vision behind numerous videos for Dipset emcee Cam’ron including “Oh Boy,” “Hey Ma,” and “Get Em Girl/Killa Cam,” State Property’s “When You Hear That,” as well as his own popular “Certified Gangsta” and “How G Is This” videos.

Jim Jones takes his ability to influence the world at large very serious, he continues to search for new ways to find social and political growth while progressing within the Hip Hop culture. Currently, Jim is an active participator in Russell Simmons’ Hip Hop Summit, The Andre Neal Foundation as well as the Southeast Queens Action Network for Public Schools, all which focus on building and strengthening the community through its youth, educating them on politics and teaching them how influential their voice is.

Featuring :
Max B, Denise Weeks, Cam’ron, Latiff, Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, T.K., Jha’ Jha, Paul Wall, Trey Songz, Denise Weeks, Fatal Hussien, 40.Cal, Max B

Tracks :
My Diary feat. Denise Weeks
Gees Up feat. Cam’ron, Max B
J.I.M.M.Y.
What Is This
Honey Dip feat. Juelz Santana, Cam’ron, Latiff
Ride Wit It feat. Juelz Santana
Penitentiary Chance feat. Hell Rell
We Just Ballin feat. T.K.
Drunk Hoe feat. Jha’ Jha and Paul Wall
We Gone Get So High feat. Max B
Harlem
Confront Ya Babe feat. Max B
Summer With Miami (In Between The Streets) feat. Trey Songz
In Love Wit A Thug feat. Denise Weeks
Tupac Joint feat. Fatal Hussien, 40.Cal
Baby Girl feat. Max B
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> Jim Jones "Harlem : The Diary of A Summer", by jim_jones-honeydip [2006-04-06 20:41:40]

jim jones is mah baby all bitches back off

> Jim Jones "Harlem : The Diary of A Summer", by charne [2006-04-03 04:27:11]

Yo I’m really feeling that "I’m In Love with a Thug" song. It just moves me every time I listen to the song. I listen to this song at least 5 times. When are you going to make a video for that song ?

> Jim Jones "Harlem : The Diary of A Summer", by L$aDe S$anTana [2005-12-09 21:21:54]

I think ya killed it ontha Honey Dip and Iam waitin 4 tha video cuz of u and my baby Juelz

> Jim Jones "Harlem : The Diary of A Summer", by MINA [2005-12-08 17:00:10]

what’s good my name is mina from jersey city and I’m 16 years old and I just wanted to say I love jim jones so much he is so hood WITH IT HIS WHOLE ALBUM IS HARD

> Jim Jones "Harlem : The Diary of A Summer", by JAYROCTOMOLOGIST [2005-12-04 19:12:01]

WHO PRODUCED SUMMER WITH MIAMI ?
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> Jim Jones "Harlem : The Diary of A Summer", by VICTORIA [2005-11-24 03:53:51]

I KNOW JIM WILL PROBABLY NEVER READ THIS BUT I THINK HE IZ THE TRUTH.ONE OF THE REALIST NIGGAS OUT HERE, AND EVEN THOUGH IM A GIRL ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGZ IZ HONEY DIP. SOME CHICKS PROBABLY WOULDNT FEEL IT, BUT ALL CHICKS ARE NOT LIKE ME (NOT THAT IM A FREAK BUTT OR NOTHING) THE SONG IS JUST SO REAL, AND IM IN LOVE WITH A THUG. YOU GOT MONEY AND ALL BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU JUST A REAL DUDE AND THATS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT YOU !!