Jelani Lateef aka J Fury Announces Upcoming Album "Paper vs Passion"

    LOS ANGELES, CA, September 30, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Known for his soulful lyrical style and thought-provoking rhymes, Chicago rap artist, and producer Jelani Lateef aka J Fury has announced the upcoming release of his new album, "Paper vs Passion." Slated for release on October 14th, the project features 10 tracks and will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and other major online music retailers. His music can also be streamed on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/manhood-ent

With "Paper vs Passion" Jelani Lateef continues to draw from personal life experience and talk about the everyday struggle between pursuing ones dream and pursuing wealth. Entirely written and produced by Jelani, his lyricism is on full display through the art of storytelling and MCing.

As an independent artist who has created a name for himself within the inner city, Jelani's career reached new heights with the debut of his 2013 freshman effort, "My Soul to Keep." Garnering media attention in popular outlets such as the Source, Allhiphop.com, Black Minds Magazine, and Rap Sheet, people were able to get a sense of who he is as an artist. Launched under his label, Manhood Ent, "My Soul to Keep" continued to open doors for Jelani as he worked to build an audience of fans who fully support his mission.

Jelani Lateef's music is often themed in overcoming obstacles and winning despite the odds. Fan favorites like "Forward Advance" and "Can't Stop Now" showcase his brilliant wordplay and motivational message. In 2015, he dropped, "Cold Days and Dark Nights" a highly lyrical album that takes a close look at several societal issues and injustices.

About Jelani Lateef

Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, rapper Jelani Lateef aka J Fury has a music career spanning more than a decade. Best known for his thought provoking lyrics and soulful brand of hip-hop, Jelani expanded from simply being a rapper to a producer and CEO. In 2011 Jelani started Manhood Ent., and released his first project, "My Soul to Keep", in 2013. This project was followed up by "My Soul to Keep 2" in 2014, and most recently "Cold Days and Dark Nights" in 2015.

Official website: www.jelanilateef.com

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