J. Ivy "Promise"

Directed by: Chris Velona & J. Ivy
Produced by: Chrisp Productions (Chris Velona & Arthur Jones)
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promise |ˈpräməs| noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that guarantees that a particular thing will happen... In this case, "J. Ivy's video "PROMISE," is a passionate display of commitment to today's youth and the content in which they learn. In this work of art, which is featured on J. Ivy's album "HERE I AM," he uses his poetry along with his music to rhythmically connect and inspire students and students of life to do better. The hook line "I Promise to Be the Best" is not only an affirmation, but also a verbal contract for the youth and all that listen. In this season everyone understands the need for change and sincerity. It is evident that a PROMISE needs to carry weight and truly J. Ivy is a man of his word.
Along with Director, Cinematographer, and Visionary Chris Velona, J. Ivy captures a reenactment of his poetry workshop, "The Write to Live Poetry & Leadership Academy." The video takes place at PS 192 in the Historic town of Harlem, New York. Special thanks to Chris Velona, Arthur Jones, Tarrey Torae, Edlim Ruiz, Molaundo Jones, PS 192, Nicole Parrish, Cam Be, the participating students, Stanley Adams, Katya Lemeshkova and Paradise Shoes. Please pass it on, Share on Face Book and Blogs, and RT on Twitter, to continue the must needed change.

[@TeJaay__]

This was 11 years ago… still better than most things today

[@curtezjackson990]

GOOD VIBES...
IM DIGGING IT

[@mikebcreative]

Love it! Good looking on the Youth!

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful poet

[@HoratioMitchell]

Trying to infect the masses with this cure call J. Ivy. Love this song.Touched home.

[@mawescott]

Awesome💜

[@SethTott]

Making a promise is one thing, to stand behind your promise with integrity is another thing. This poem is powerful beacuse you stand behind your promise.

[@LadyP1]

Awesome!

[@terrelllane3920]

🔥🔥🔥

[@xNiiRUx]

Never let me down Ivy. Thank you for all you've done.

[@TarreyTorae]

This song is still so good to me! Awesome J. Ivy! This is so positive! You will always be my favorite poet!

[@gsbrown318]

GOOD VIBES! GREAT SOUNDS!

[@acewiz112988]

Love this video keep up the good work bro the world need inspiration deliver gods message

[@SaltedMallows]

Him and Nujabes.
They could have created vibes to tear the world in two bring it through and create a world anew

[@kngofluv1]

Excellent my brother!!!

[@SoulChildrenMedia]

We promise to be the best! Great song J. Ivy!

[@bumpybump]

NIce!

[@CarlaKibble]

I PROMISE TOO! 1LOVE 1PEACE 1MIC

[@IAMVALJONES]

BRILLIANT!! My new anthem!!

[@TarreyTorae]

Very Inspiring! Great Affirmation! Thanks for creating this! Now in full rotation!

[@Precisechi]

Brother...THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!

[@ja5zymoto89]

Very inspirational, keep doing what your doing. Love it

[@S7NLEE]

THIS IS THE BEST! I'm loving this joint, and right on time for today (2.1.12) and many years to come. You and your words never cease to amaze me brutha. Keep doing what you do Jay, your an inspiration to CHICAGO and beyond. | Luv

[@cutie8877]

Awwww i painted that wall....

[@CashimerBurgandi]

dig the message

[@chainsa75]

If I could write I would want a writing style like J Ivy and Common.

[@velonac]

#LifeIsAbalancingAct

[@justinmspringer]

dope

[@mzswaggerish]

He was at my school last year he was der 4 a poerty slam i was nervous he was like think positive i was like okk!!!

[@justinmspringer]

repeat

[@martinaustin6230]

How come this guy never took off?

[@SizzlerGoat]

Bro i really fucks with ur sound n movement...but on another note did anyone tell u ulook like huggy bear

[@mayasanford6445]

Who the *** you calling buggy beat

[@mayasanford6445]

Maya Sanford I mean buggy bear

[@mayasanford6445]

Maya Sanford huggy bear

[@SizzlerGoat]

😕 j ivy....