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For Immediate Release
September 8, 2023
JASONMARTIN
(Formally known as PROBLEM)
SHARES NEW SINGLE
“I CAN’T BELIEVE (THEY’RE SMOKING WEED IN BROOKLYN)”
LISTEN HERE
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Today, Compton rapper, producer, and entrepreneur JasonMartin, formally known as Problem, has released his latest single titled "I Can't Believe (They're Smoking Weed in Brooklyn)." Set against a soulful and groovy beat produced by Buda & Grandz, Martin delivers emotionally charged lyrics reminiscing on his friendships, heartfelt losses and life’s trials and triumphs. Listen to the new song HERE.
"Less than a decade ago, my Brooklyn homies warned me about getting arrested for smoking weed on the corner. As someone from Compton, the home of The Chronic, this was mind-blowing. However, recently, during a trip to New York, I experienced a whole new world. I went to smoke shops, lounges, ate at Lucian, an outdoor spot in the Lower East Side, all while enjoying my joint. It was unbelievable, lol," explains Martin.
"Fast forward to my studio session with longtime friend Buda, we reminisced about those days, discussing friends who came and went, and those who stuck around. He threw on the track, I entered the booth and just rapped about the conversation. Now, we're about to share that convo with everyone."
The new music follows Martin's 10-track project released earlier this year, "I Owe Myself," which was a collaboration with Los Angeles band, The Melodiks. HotNewHipHop praised Martin for ushering in a new era in his career, highlighting that the music “showcases maturity and evolution,” and ranking it as one of Martin’s “best” pieces of work. Meanwhile, AllHipHop also recognized Martin’s artistic growth noting that the project found a balance “between crowd pleasing, self-awareness, and care.”
Currently, fans can tune-in to Martin’s newly launched podcast series “Coughie Talk.” This series is the latest edition to his Coffee and Kush empire, which includes music and film productions, as well as a range of products and merchandise. New podcast episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday on YouTube, covering a variety of topics with a primary focus on pop culture, entertainment, music, and current events. Throughout these discussions, Martin engages in conversations over coffee and cannabis. You can watch all episodes of the podcast HERE.
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Photo Credit: William Andrade
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About:
JasonMartin, widely recognized as "Problem," is a versatile artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and host hailing from Compton, CA. His journey began with writing music for renowned recording artists, but in 2012, he skyrocketed to fame with his feature on E-40's gold-certified smash "Function." This propelled him into the spotlight and drew attention to his 2012 mixtapes, "Welcome to Mollywood, Pt. 1 and 2," which gained significant traction with the success of his hit single "Like Whaaat" that landed on Complex’s list of “Best Songs of 2013 (So Far)" and Rolling Stone’s prestigious list of “100 Greatest West Coast Songs Of All Time.”
In 2015, he released the third installment of the Mollywood series, featuring over forty tracks and collaborations with artists such as Lil Jon, Iamsu!, Omarion, Stoney tha Dealer, and Bad Lucc. "Hotels 2: The Master Suite" followed in 2016, and 2017 saw Problem working on various projects, including the Rosecrans EP (a collaboration with DJ Quik) and the self-produced mixtape "Chachiville." His official studio album, "Selfish," arrived in 2018. In 2020, Problem dropped the mixtapes "Coffee & Kush, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2." In 2023, under his given name, JasonMartin, he introduced a collaboration project with Los Angeles band The Melodiks titled "I Owe Myself."
In addition to his music career, he has curated his own cannabis brand, Coffee & Kush, which has evolved into a community for coffee and cannabis enthusiasts. Martin has recently ventured into the podcast world with his show, “Coughie Talk,” further expanding his entrepreneurial ventures. He has also written and produced his first short film, "A Compton Story," which debuted on TIDAL, with an extended version set to release this fall on Tubi. The film features his own music and appearances from Mike Epps, Jackie Long, and Snoop Dogg. The short film launched him into the film and TV industry, where Martin has created and produced several projects scheduled for release in the near future. JasonMartin continues to collaborate with some of the biggest names in music, including Young Thug, Herbie Hancock, Diddy, Future, Robert Glasper, Hit-Boy, Terrace Martin, Jack Harlow, 9th Wonder, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, Childish Gambino, Saweetie, Lil Jon, T-Pain, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock.
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