Jax was the type of cat to say exactly what’s on his mind at any given time. I.E. “It’s hot than a som-ma bitch in here” or “I ain’t seen no fat people, and I ain’t seen no black people!” LOL. That was Jax ALL DAY. Miss that brotha fa real! Rest In Power Big Jax.

It’s Officially March 15th, 2011 which means it’s my big brothas Jax’s Birthday. If he were alive right now he would be turning 35 Years Old today. For those that know JAX was a founding member of ATL based Hip Hop group Binkis Records aka Binkis Recs. As an indy Hip Hop artist Jax along with Binkis released SEVERAL projects totaling 10 full released albums between the crew. Binkis also released two 12 inches through Bobbito Garcia’s now defunct Fruitmeat Records back in the early 2000′s. Jax tied to knot, the married his finance Lisa in the fall of 08. Jax unexpectedly passed away on the night of November 3rd, 2008 while performing on stage with Binkis Recs in Atlanta.

If you ever got a chance to meet Jax, he was one the FUNNIEST people you could ever meet. Everything got turned into a joke, and he always kept a smile on his face, no matter what he was going through.

I recorded a lil something for him late last night to rock during his born day. Check it out. Señor Kaos – “Mic’s Blues 2011″ (Special Jax Birthday Promo) J.F.K. – Jax Forever King. Rest In Peace.

Download: Señor Kaos – Mic’s Blues 2011 (Special Jax Birthday Promo)

I came up with the idea for the Spirit Of Jax around the beginning of 2009. I wanted to do a record to pay homage to Jax, but at the same time didn’t want it to be a sad record. I wanted it to be a track that celebrated the man on the mic as the phenomenal emcee he was. The first verse consists of some of my favorite Jax lines from various songs with cuts mixed in from DJ Dainja. The second verse was written more so in documentary style to tell the story of Jax and Binkis Recs from my point of view.

2 years later, there’s still a LOT of music from Jax the people haven’t heard that will hopefully one day be shared. There’s two more records at least with me and Jax together and who knows how many unreleased Binkis tracks as well as solo joints. Jax was a true work-a-holic. And that’s why today we celebrate the Pace Of The Dedicated.

R.I.P. J.F.K. – Jax Forever King

Shouts to Justin Ivey at Kevin Nottingham for premiering this track.

DOWNLOAD: Señor Kaos – Spirit Of Jax. Produced By Illastrate | Cuts By DJ Dainja

Señor Kaos – The Kaos Effect LP Coming Soon.

November 4th, 2010 marks the 2 year anniversary of the one of the most shocking events in my life… It was the night before, when Binkis Recs (Jax, Flux, Killa Kalm) were performing at Lenny’s Bar in ATL, catching wreck on stage like they normally do. During the set Jax collapsed on stage and would never wake up.

He was pronounced dead shortly after at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. On this same day we would find out that Barack Obama would become the first African-American president. While everyone was partying it up because of this news, I found myself not wanting to leave my home, or even my bed for that matter.

A few days later it finally hit me. Jax was one of the funniest, happiest cats I ever got a chance to meet. I’m sure he frown upon the thought of me being depressed and un-happy. It was at that moment, that I began to pay homage to Jax. I started these posts on my Blog known as “Remembering Jax” as a way for myself as well as others to be reminded about the funny and super talented Emcee Jax is.

I stopped the posts at 32 (Jax was 32 years old when he passed) and I wanted to save RJ33 for a special day… which would be TODAY! The Atlanta Hip Hop community has officially dubbed November 4th JAX DAY!

Today instead of mourning, we celebrate the life of one of the craziest, funniest, rhyme writting, beat making, I Love Hip Hop people that I’ve ever met… and he goes by the name of JAX!!!

During this day Justin over at Kevin Nottingham.com is dedicating todays posts on the site to Jax. He will be posting old videos, show footage, radio show footage, interviews, personal stories from the people who knew him best, as well as showing the exclusive Jax Documentary which many have NEVER seen.

If your own Twitter. Were asking everybody who know Jax or his music to share your favorite stories, songs, verses, moments, and Hash tag #JAXDAY

If you missed it, you can download the show HERE.

Big shouts out to the homie Moon Satellite at Culture King.

(Artwork from the Jax Matic project Jax was working on. Jax flipped Nas’ classic Illmatic paying homage to his Queens neighborhood of Rochdale Village. Unfortunately the project was never released before his passing. I heard maybe one or two cuts of what he was working on, truly amazing. Nobody I know worked harder than Jax did)

A year ago when he passed, I vowed every so often to keep his memory going thru this Blog with the “Remembering Jax” posts. As you can see in a year, were up too #28. If you missed the other ones click here “Remembering Jax” to play catch up.

Soooo I was typing this message on my Facebook page, but it was too long, so I want to share it here, check it:

Today November 4th marks the one year anniversary of the passing of the big homie Jax (Binkis Recs). Today my thoughts are with his family his Moms and Pops, his big brother Cruen, his wife Lisa, nieces, the Binkis Fam, and everybody else who knew the homie, or even the folks who didn’t know him and loved his music. Today I’m not as sad as I thought I would be, but rather thankful to have been able to meet and know such great people. I knew Jax for 9 years. And out of those 9 years we NEVER once argued. He might be the only person I can say that about. I say all that to say, lets keep the homie Jax alive. Play his music LOUD as you can today. Rock your favorite Binkis T-Shirt, lets always let him know he may be gone in the physical, but his spirit is still right here with us.

Peace.

(photo snapped by Jax’s big brother – Cruen Thurston) – outside Funeral Home in Queens, NY. November 08.

As the one year anniversary of Jax’s passing approaches (Damn… it’s been a year already?) I just want to remind everyone that if you have somebody in your life who’s special, let them know out loud, before the chance passes you by.

check the pics.

Flux working on the famous Mac N Cheese

Arnold going in on that famous Red Velvet and Key Lime Cake

Illastrate co-signs the Red Velvet and Key Lime Cake.

I spotted Dayo rocking a Vintage Oh.G.Fro Shirt. Even when Nito ain’t here, he’s here!

Binkis Cruise coming in 2010? Wooooooooord.