T-Pain,
I mean, Drake...
...I mean, Kanye...
...I mean, Nelly...
...I mean, Diddy...
...I mean, Lil Wayne, Yung Berg...anybody else who got bored with rappin' about sex, drugs, and money.
But what I really mean is Taahir Jacques (?).
Yes, ladies and gentleman, the young gentleman from Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York has made his mark on quite a few ears, progressing from a writer, to a rapper and performer, and his most notable characteristic, his knack for singing.
Dabbling in the game at the early age of 13, Jacques-who very notably uses his real name while performing-worked with fellow freshman friends attempting to succeed in the ever changing music industry, however limited their resources were. Taking a break in his sophomore year at Frederick Douglass Academy to get his academics together, the Brooklyn native returned to top form in 2008 with his buzzing single, "Look Back" (produced by Shaleek)which takes the listener on a quick train ride through the tumultuous first 15 years of the young man's life. Not long after, fans of his innovative style were satisfied with the up-and-comer's 2nd studio offering "Fallin'", which appropriately samples Keyshia Cole's little known banger from her 2nd album Just Like Me.
Once again taking a break to take care of academics, Ty returned to the studio in late 2008 and early 2009 to release his next double-up of singles, beginning with the anticipated release of the fellow Class of 2009 member Maurice Evans produced Leeway, and the DJ Many Hats produced Moshpit. Don't worry, I asked twice what that word meant too when I heard it, but they'll be coming out in the near future and be prepared for rave reviews, "ya boy" is on the map.
Having established a solid fan base within the walls of the same school that produced Interscope's next problem child Charles Hamilton, Taahir has made a name for probably the most solid and well-rounded musical performer that Frederick Douglass has to offer. Not to mention, at the school's pre-holiday celebration, a show that was in bad need of a revival got its wish when Jacques took the stage, as the audience was treated to both his impeccable rapping and singing talents, which drew multiple standing ovations and even requests for autographs after it was over. Quality music is hard to come by, so don't miss his next two singles (hear them on Imeem, Myspace), and if you haven't heart his previoust two, look down. If you have, peace suckaz. 
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