As a songwriter, I have a duty to create meaningful songs. Sure I write a hot club track every now and again, but to me, those come a dime a dozen. I ask myself a question before writing each song..."Will this song matter to people and why?" The song I have out currently playing on Jango Radio (www.jango.com), as well as a free download from ReverbNation is "Don't Leave Me Later (Leave Me Now)" (www.reverbnation.com/jaredjones), I wanted to do something different than what male artists normally do. With that song, I wanted it to speak to males and females alike, who have been in relationships going so well, and they only came to an end. Kind of a bittersweet vibe to it.
I went to a much deeper place with "You're Not A Fool". When the Rihanna-Chris Brown domestic violence case hit the news, I was shocked at what some comments were online....some were saying "She must have deserved it." Are you kidding? So while in the shower, the concept came to me, the melody start singing in my head, and I called my producer the same day to produce the track.
"You're Not A Fool" is more than a song, it's a call to action. I want God to let the song have a huge impact on males and females, who have either been a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is a victim of domestic violence. There are many groups to seek help with, and "You're Not a Fool" is the calling card. Get help now, and do not wait.
I am in the process of partnering with many organizations so they can offer the download free from their web-sites. You can also download the song for free now at www.reverbnation.com/jaredjones.
I will not let this song fade until the message is heard, over, and over, and over, because it's so important. Lyrics and story behind the song are available on an earlier blog post...
http://jaredjonesmusic.blogspot.com/2009/08/domestic-violence-story-behind-youre.html
February is Teen Dating and Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. You can get more information at http://www.teendvmonth.org/
Also visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.ncadv.org/
We need to stop acting like this does not happen, and fix the issue. It's starts with each of us...I'm doing my part...will you do yours?
Post this blog on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, anywhere you interact with people. You may be surprised at how many people you know who may be being abused. We need to stop this.
Finally, also watch the book trailer for Dianne G. Sagan's book "Shelter From the Storm".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOtgAi4w6pU
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
New MySpace Site
Well, MySpace is not dead. Actually, I think it's finally getting it's relevance. www.myspace.com/jaredjonesmusic has been redesigned, and it serving as my online press kit. My bio, songs, videos, and photos are all showcased in a new sleek, sexy, sophisticated design. I also feature an online poster that fans of my music can come by, and copy and paste to there page. You can also sign up for my mailing list on the site.
I'm releasing two new songs on Jan 1, 2010, to kick off this new decade. Sign up on the mailing list and I will email them to you directly.
I'm releasing two new songs on Jan 1, 2010, to kick off this new decade. Sign up on the mailing list and I will email them to you directly.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Domestic Violence; The Story Behind "You're Not A Fool"
"No song I write is important, unless if affects a positive change in someone's life. I write to make a difference. It's not about me as a writer or singer, it's about who hears it." - Jared Jones, yes...me.
In the days shortly after the Rihanna/Chris Brown public domestic violence, I began reading and hearing comments from teens and others like "maybe she did something to deserve it", and "he wouldn't have hit her without a reason". Those comments disturbed me, and I was upset by them, as I've heard from too many of my friends, that they know someone who is being abused, but they are scared, and don't want to seek help. That stayed with me until a melody and lyric came to my mind.."You're Not A Fool".
And after reading the statistics, it is one of my missions to make sure as many people as possible hear "You're Not A Fool", and download the MP3 for free. It is available at www.reverbnation.com/jaredjones. I am also working to make it available from various Domestic Violence support groups. The song was written for women especially, and I hope the song can encourage and inspire those who hear it to seek help, and get out of abusive situations.
My soul cries when reading the stats. I have a two-year old daughter, and it hurts to think that all of these women are someone's child, someone's mother, someone's friend, someone's sister.
Please join the cause to stop domestic violence, and help victims realize they are not alone, and they can get out of the situation, and live a better life.
Again, share the song with as many people as possible, it's a free download. When you read the stats below, you will see why. We can all help in affecting a positive change in someone's life. Do your part...the song is a start.
Here are a few statistics on domestic violence...
One in four women (25%) has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The National Institute of Justice, Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence, July 2000. The Commonwealth Fund, Health Concerns Across a Woman’s Lifespan: 1998 Survey of Women’s Health, 1999)
Estimates range from 960,000 incidents of violence against a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend to 3 million women who are physically abused by their husband or boyfriend per year. (U.S. Department of Justice, Violence by Intimates: Analysis of Data on Crimes by Current or Former Spouses, Boyfriends, and Girlfriends, March 1998. The Commonwealth Fund, Health Concerns Across a Woman’s Lifespan: 1998 Survey of Women’s Health, 1999)
Women accounted for 85% of the victims of intimate partner violence, men for approximately 15%.(Bureau of Justice Statistics Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003)
Women ages 20-24 are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence.(Bureau of Justice Statistics, Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.)
Nearly three out of four (74%) of Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. 30% of Americans say they know a woman who has been physically abused by her husband or boyfriend in the past year.(Allstate Foundation National Poll on Domestic Violence, 2006. Lieberman Research Inc., Tracking Survey conducted for The Advertising Council and the Family Violence Prevention Fund, July – October 1996)
On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day. (Bureau of Justice Statistics Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.)
(For more statistics, you can visit http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/)
Please contact me at jjones@speakezmusic.com if you have any questions, or would like to receive the song directly from me, or if you would like help in finding a domestic violence support group.
Song Info and Lyrics Below...
You’re Not A Fool
Written By: Jared Jones (ASCAP), Ezemdi Chikwendu (BMI)Produced By: Ezemdi Chikwendu for Speak-EZ Music and White Chocolate Productions
www.speakezmusic.com
www.myspace.com/jaredjonesmusic
Verse 1
Wanna keep it on the hush, hush
Like it don’t mean nothin
Maybe runnin’ outta time
So you betta say somethin’
You wanna get away
But you don’t know where to turn
You gotta go soon
So you can live what you learn
Pre-Chorus
There’s no love in pain(Don’t play yourself)
He can’t treat you that way(You’ve been warned)
Please don’t fall in love with your tears
Till’ the situation’s come to an end
Chorus
Baby you’re not a fool
You’re not a fool
Baby you’re not a fool
You’re not a fool
Baby you’re not a fool
You’re not a fool
Baby you’re not a fool
You know what to do
Baby you’re not a fool
Verse 2
You workin’ too hard
To let someone mistreat ya’
But you stick around
Cause he says that he needs ya’
You put your legs in chains
Now that’s no way to live your life
Time to make a change
And the reason’s in your eyes
Pre-Chorus
Emotions torn apart(Broken-down)
Heartaches cold and dark(Won’t come out)
Throwin’ you like a ship in a storm
This has gone on for too long
Chorus
Bridge
You can press play all you want
But there’s no pause or rewinding remote
Control what you can
Please understand
Just move while you can
It’s in your hands
Chorus
Fade out
End
Music by: Ezemdi Chikwendu
©2009 Speak-EZ Music
Some Sites To Visit...
http://www.allstate.com/foundation/econ-empowerment.aspx
http://www.healingclub.com/
In the days shortly after the Rihanna/Chris Brown public domestic violence, I began reading and hearing comments from teens and others like "maybe she did something to deserve it", and "he wouldn't have hit her without a reason". Those comments disturbed me, and I was upset by them, as I've heard from too many of my friends, that they know someone who is being abused, but they are scared, and don't want to seek help. That stayed with me until a melody and lyric came to my mind.."You're Not A Fool".
And after reading the statistics, it is one of my missions to make sure as many people as possible hear "You're Not A Fool", and download the MP3 for free. It is available at www.reverbnation.com/jaredjones. I am also working to make it available from various Domestic Violence support groups. The song was written for women especially, and I hope the song can encourage and inspire those who hear it to seek help, and get out of abusive situations.
My soul cries when reading the stats. I have a two-year old daughter, and it hurts to think that all of these women are someone's child, someone's mother, someone's friend, someone's sister.
Please join the cause to stop domestic violence, and help victims realize they are not alone, and they can get out of the situation, and live a better life.
Again, share the song with as many people as possible, it's a free download. When you read the stats below, you will see why. We can all help in affecting a positive change in someone's life. Do your part...the song is a start.
Here are a few statistics on domestic violence...
One in four women (25%) has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The National Institute of Justice, Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence, July 2000. The Commonwealth Fund, Health Concerns Across a Woman’s Lifespan: 1998 Survey of Women’s Health, 1999)
Estimates range from 960,000 incidents of violence against a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend to 3 million women who are physically abused by their husband or boyfriend per year. (U.S. Department of Justice, Violence by Intimates: Analysis of Data on Crimes by Current or Former Spouses, Boyfriends, and Girlfriends, March 1998. The Commonwealth Fund, Health Concerns Across a Woman’s Lifespan: 1998 Survey of Women’s Health, 1999)
Women accounted for 85% of the victims of intimate partner violence, men for approximately 15%.(Bureau of Justice Statistics Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003)
Women ages 20-24 are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence.(Bureau of Justice Statistics, Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.)
Nearly three out of four (74%) of Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. 30% of Americans say they know a woman who has been physically abused by her husband or boyfriend in the past year.(Allstate Foundation National Poll on Domestic Violence, 2006. Lieberman Research Inc., Tracking Survey conducted for The Advertising Council and the Family Violence Prevention Fund, July – October 1996)
On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day. (Bureau of Justice Statistics Crime Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003. Bureau of Justice Statistics, Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. 1993-2004, 2006.)
(For more statistics, you can visit http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C61/)
Please contact me at jjones@speakezmusic.com if you have any questions, or would like to receive the song directly from me, or if you would like help in finding a domestic violence support group.
Song Info and Lyrics Below...
You’re Not A Fool
Written By: Jared Jones (ASCAP), Ezemdi Chikwendu (BMI)Produced By: Ezemdi Chikwendu for Speak-EZ Music and White Chocolate Productions
www.speakezmusic.com
www.myspace.com/jaredjonesmusic
Verse 1
Wanna keep it on the hush, hush
Like it don’t mean nothin
Maybe runnin’ outta time
So you betta say somethin’
You wanna get away
But you don’t know where to turn
You gotta go soon
So you can live what you learn
Pre-Chorus
There’s no love in pain(Don’t play yourself)
He can’t treat you that way(You’ve been warned)
Please don’t fall in love with your tears
Till’ the situation’s come to an end
Chorus
Baby you’re not a fool
You’re not a fool
Baby you’re not a fool
You’re not a fool
Baby you’re not a fool
You’re not a fool
Baby you’re not a fool
You know what to do
Baby you’re not a fool
Verse 2
You workin’ too hard
To let someone mistreat ya’
But you stick around
Cause he says that he needs ya’
You put your legs in chains
Now that’s no way to live your life
Time to make a change
And the reason’s in your eyes
Pre-Chorus
Emotions torn apart(Broken-down)
Heartaches cold and dark(Won’t come out)
Throwin’ you like a ship in a storm
This has gone on for too long
Chorus
Bridge
You can press play all you want
But there’s no pause or rewinding remote
Control what you can
Please understand
Just move while you can
It’s in your hands
Chorus
Fade out
End
Music by: Ezemdi Chikwendu
©2009 Speak-EZ Music
Some Sites To Visit...
http://www.allstate.com/foundation/econ-empowerment.aspx
http://www.healingclub.com/
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