Jermaine Quiz of Jealous Monk New SOLO CD

Jermaine Quiz of New Orleans Favorite Hip Hop Band is a busy man.. He just released a new Jealous Monk Album, is on the brink of releasing his first solo album and is about to start a bi weekly Mashup party(1st and 3rd Saturdays at the Bridge Lounge).

His solo album entitled "Feel the Times" is not a strict hip hop album. Including elements of hip hop, retro soul, funk as well as a heavy Motown influence, Jermaine Quiz has created a timeless piece of music that transcends New Orleans while pushing it to a national and international audiences. Reminiscent of groups such as Toots and the Maytals, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime and Beck, "Feel the times" is the quintessential New Orleans Album but Palatable to the main stream Market. Quiz Says " New Orleans is my home, I want to see its influence spread."

Get the Preview Of the album here:http://jermainequiz.bandcamp.com/
The album is set to release on March 23, 2010. Quiz's 23rd Birthday

The music of Jermaine Quiz is one that undoubtedly remains with you hours after listening to the funk and hip hop laden beats of the album. In addition to performing with his band "Jealous Monk" all over the city, Jermaine Quiz shines as the producer of his first solo album. The sky is the limit for this young talented musician and all- over-musical chameleon who wears many hats on and off the stage as a vocalist, DJ, MC, writer and producer. His many creative attributes are made evident through the creation of this solo album as well as his past recordings with Jealous Monk on their debut album "From Sun Up to Sun Down" and his own"Jermaine Quiz Instrumentals"

The dominant tone of this album is the versatility of the same as Quiz merges classic New Orleans genres such as Funk, Jazz, brass band beats and soul with Hip Hop and DJ beats; indeed "Feeling the Times" as the name of the album suggests. Jermain Quiz is on the right track as this style seems to be the next level of New Orleans music simply because it IS a collaboration of so many appreciated and loved styles widening its appeal to include young and old alike.

Jermaine Quiz has had many musical influences in his life which have led to his musical diversity such as growing up listening to a variety of Latin artists due to his Latino heritage and living in New Jersey where the main attraction was hip hop and beat box style of music. The introduction to New Orleans music began when Quiz was attending Loyola University and began frequenting the myriad of Live music venues the city has to offer. His music speaks volumes of all these influences as he successfully blends all these genres into a funky-fresh, intelligent album.

From the funk heavy first track to the all Instrumental last track the album proves that older genres can be mashed up with modern ones to create a sound that runs a line through 1920-30's Jazz to 1970's Funk beats and ends with modern day hip hop/rap beats. The first track on "Feel the Times" titled "Fine Lil Thing" instantly sets the tone for the album providing danceable beats and featuring an amazing guitar solo towards the end of the song by collaborator Pete Murano ,which along with catchy refrain, set the entire album as the funk-oriented, dance, soulful recording that it is.

Another highlight is the song "Ballad to you" which is just that, a hip hop ballad showcasing the lyrical stylings of Quiz and collaborator MC Intelligence playing tribute to friendship through lyrics like "This is my ballad to you my friend,
ill be by your side til my life ends, you know that i got you back,
and if haters mess with you i'll take a bat then crack."
The last song of the album titled "New Orleans Night" with its looped keys and a mixture of alternating beats as well as distinct Sax parts behind it immediately evokes images of taking a cool relaxed stroll through New Orleans after a night of fun and entertainment.


All the songs on the album provide a fresh and seemingly young,unabashed version of what New Orleans music has to offer now in 2010 all the while celebrating New Orleans more traditional staples such as Jazz and Funk. Jermaine Quiz plays regularly with his band Jealous Monk and can be seen freestyling all over the city whenever he is invited on stage by NOLA legends such as George Porter, Johnny Vidacovich and Kirk Joseph bringing the Hip-hop funk to the masses and invigorating the crowds with his lyrical talent. The name Jermain Quiz will ,without a doubt, grace the cover and stages of National magazines and concerts in the very near future. This will just be yet another tribute to the pool of musical geniuses cultured in our lil funky city!



Jermaine Quiz can also be contacted on the following sites
1.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jealous-Monk/37225893543/Jealous-Monk/37225893543#!/nicholaspino,
2.http://www.jealousmonkmusic.com/,
3.http://www.twitter.com/jealousmonknola

Local's Choose Frenchmen Street for Music

So you find yourself in New Orleans and ovewhelmed by all the music options offered in a city rated #1 in Entertainment. The variety of music venues in New Orleans is immense and for such a small city within the United States, it is saturated with sounds from all over the world. You can find Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, Reggae,etc in the small pocket of the world located at 30/90 latitude/longitude line. Far away from the neon lights and cover bands of Bourbon street there are some spots that are well known to locals but may evade the knowledge of tourists in an area known as Frenchmen Street.

Most of the venues on this street offer live music 7 nights a week and is host to the city’s biggest Halloween and Mardi Gras street parties outside of Bourbon Street. Music plays year round and depending on your personal preference many different genres of music can caress your ear any day of the week. Some of the best music venues in New Orleans where locals meet, dine and dance the night away are steps away from the sounds of Bourbon Street at the Edge of the French Quarter on Frenchmen Street.

The Neighborhood known as the Marigny plays host to some of the best Music Venues in the entire City known collectively as "Frenchmen Street" This is one of the only streets in the city officially zoned for live music and as such offers a number of clubs for locals and tourist to choose from; giving the ability to listen to jazz, blues, funk, reggae and swing all within one night. The Majority of these music havens are located within the 500 and 600 blocks of the street.

The Blue Nile plays host to many of the city’s livliest, funkiest musicians in New Orleans at 532 Frenchman St. (http://www.bluenilelive.com/main.html) which boasts live music Wednesday through Sunday. The Blue Nile also has an upstairs venue known as Alley Katz and offers a huge balcony overlooking the street. The combination of these 2 music venues within 1 building allow for a variety of music on any given night ranging from Funk and jazz to celebrity DJ’s.

Across from the Blue Nile, you will find one of the street’s newest hip spots, Yuki’s at 532 Frenchmen.This local hang out incorporates Japanese style food tapas with DJ music in the evenings. This Japanese pub offers a variety of beers and Shocho as well as Japanese movies projecting on the walls. During the weekend, the venue is always overflowing with the crowd spilling out into the street dancing to world beats produced from the in-house DJ.



Down the street on the 609 Frenchmen you will find The Apple Barrel, known as Frenchman Street’s best kept secret by many locals. This tiny bar is very inviting as often times the music creeps out into the street as visitors stand in the doorway of this crowded watering hole. The venue’s tiny stage serves as the ground for some soulful Crescent city jams. If you get hungry you can always head upstairs to the intimate setting of Adolfo’s which offers a combination of classic Italian dishes and New Orleans favorites. With the blend of a music bar and a restaurant upstairs, this building at 609 Frenchman offers a full night of entertainment.

Across the Street from the Apple Barrel lies Cafe Negril at 609 Frenchmen known for its Roots,Reggae as well as one of the best open-mic nights in the city on Mondays as you dance the night away to the Bob Marley painted walls. Reggae bands can be heard here every weekend on a regular basis.

D.B.A at 618 Frenchman St. which is also open 7 nights a week (http://www.dbabars.com/dbano/) offers a variety of beers on tap and liquor from all over the world. The window booths alongside the outside wall make it a great spot to people watch those enjoying the pleasures along Frenchmen St. D.B.A offers twice the fun as most nights they offer double bills with bands starting at 6 or 7p.m. and 10p.m.

The Spotted Cat located at 623 Frenchmen St. offers folks a mixture of Jazz and Swing as well as Latin music and has gone through a change in ownership recently but still retains its allure attracting many bohemian types. This venue usually host 2 bands with one beginning around 7 p.m. and the other at 10 p.m.

Across the Street from the Spotted Cat you will find Snug Harbor at 626 Frenchmen St (http://www.snugjazz.com/site/). "Snug" ,as it referred to by locals, is the premier Jazz Club in the city offering Classic, modern and Brass band style music with shows at 8p.m. and 10 p.m. Within the walls of Snug Harbor, you will also find a separate dining room offering salads, sandwiches and New Orleans favorites such as gumbo, BBQ Shrimp and Fried Chicken. Bring the entire famiy to an evening a Snug Harbor b/c well-haved, quiet children are allowed as well.

After a full night of drinking and dancing, the appetite can be supressed by any of food trucks lined up serving anything from Tacos, to Hamburgers to Brownies. A night of music and food can be enjoyed at any one of these establishments. Frenchmen St. is the local’s choice for live music and offers an immense variety suitable for all types. Music afficionados are sure to appreciate this Entertainment street located at the Edge of the French Quarter as an alternatives to Bourbon Street.

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