Jawn:
A slang term, originated in Philadelphia and extending into the suburbs of the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey, to describe any person, places or things whose appropriate word could not be recalled by the brain at that necessary time.
(For example: Bob, I'mma get one of those jawns from that Spanish jawn, who lives by the jawn in Germantown. )
The Jawn:Philly's Unsigned Talent, 2001-2007:
A dope book, written by Damon C. Williams, which acts as an anthology for Philly's underground music, arts and entertainment industry.
When I first saw links about The Jawn being passed around Facebook, I was more than a little intrigued. It is a very well known fact that the city of Brotherly Love is home to one of the most vibrant and well-documented musical heritages, producing such legendary artists as Patti LaBelle, Chubby Checker, John Coltrane, Will "Fresh Prince" Smith (and DJ Jazzy Jeff) and the whole Philly Sound movement (courtesy of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff).
As such, it totally made sense that a book be written to highlight the city's thriving underground scene, which continues to churn out future legends such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Meek Mills, Kindred and the Family Soul, among many, many others.
While The Jawn is Williams' first published book, he is no stranger to the city's music and art scene. A native Philadelphian and former journalist for the Philadelphia Daily News, Williams has spent nearly a decade interviewing hundreds of artists, whose work have contributed greatly to the local urban culture of the city. It's part of the reason why The Jawn serves as a important anthology as it not only features many of his published articles and interviews but also exposes the world to the unsigned and/or underground hype still brewing in the city.
Check out Damon C. Williams interview below:
A slang term, originated in Philadelphia and extending into the suburbs of the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey, to describe any person, places or things whose appropriate word could not be recalled by the brain at that necessary time.
(For example: Bob, I'mma get one of those jawns from that Spanish jawn, who lives by the jawn in Germantown. )
The Jawn:Philly's Unsigned Talent, 2001-2007:
A dope book, written by Damon C. Williams, which acts as an anthology for Philly's underground music, arts and entertainment industry.
When I first saw links about The Jawn being passed around Facebook, I was more than a little intrigued. It is a very well known fact that the city of Brotherly Love is home to one of the most vibrant and well-documented musical heritages, producing such legendary artists as Patti LaBelle, Chubby Checker, John Coltrane, Will "Fresh Prince" Smith (and DJ Jazzy Jeff) and the whole Philly Sound movement (courtesy of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff).
As such, it totally made sense that a book be written to highlight the city's thriving underground scene, which continues to churn out future legends such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Meek Mills, Kindred and the Family Soul, among many, many others.
While The Jawn is Williams' first published book, he is no stranger to the city's music and art scene. A native Philadelphian and former journalist for the Philadelphia Daily News, Williams has spent nearly a decade interviewing hundreds of artists, whose work have contributed greatly to the local urban culture of the city. It's part of the reason why The Jawn serves as a important anthology as it not only features many of his published articles and interviews but also exposes the world to the unsigned and/or underground hype still brewing in the city.
Check out Damon C. Williams interview below:
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