Eitan Noyze’s JADA vs. KISS is the Bold Fusion Rock & Hip-Hop Didn’t Know It Needed
Queens-based producer Eitan Noyze has just delivered a mixtape that shakes up the music landscape in the boldest way possible. JADA vs. KISS, a 13-track project that fuses the legendary, electrifying rock energy of KISS with the gritty, streetwise lyricism of Jadakiss, is exactly the kind of genre-defying masterpiece we didn’t know we were missing.
At its core, JADA vs. KISS is a musical collision of two worlds—rock gods and hip-hop titans—stitched together with Noyze's razor-sharp production. The concept is audacious: take the iconic rock anthems of KISS, strip them down, flip them, and lay over top some of the most vivid, punchy bars from one of New York's finest rappers. The result? A mixtape that feels like an explosive mashup of two cultural pillars, offering a nostalgic but refreshingly modern sound.
The Visionary Behind the Beat
Noyze, who’s carved out a reputation as one of New York's most forward-thinking producers, crafted JADA vs. KISSentirely on the legendary Akai MPC 3000. The mixtape stands as a tribute to both artists' legacies while serving as a high-energy reimagining of their sounds. And although the concept had been brewing in Noyze’s mind for years, it wasn’t until the summer of 2024 that it came to life, after overcoming some serious technical hurdles—like sourcing the right acapellas—that the project truly found its form.
Inspired by the 2006 mashup mixtape Jon Moskowitz Presents: Blue Eyes Meets Bed-Stuy, which fused Frank Sinatra and The Notorious B.I.G., Noyze sought to push the boundaries of both rock and hip-hop. In doing so, he created a mixtape that honors two musical legends while imprinting his own modern identity into the mix. And it’s clear: Noyze has succeeded in creating something that stands alone—powerful, fresh, and uniquely his own.
Tracks to Watch: "New York Groove" & "Love By Your Side"
The lead single, “New York Groove,” kicks off the mixtape with a bang. It’s a track that captures the essence of New York—boom-bap drums meet KISS’s anthemic riffs, with Jadakiss’s signature flow slicing through the beats like a hot knife through butter. The song’s visuals further amplify its impact, celebrating NYC’s energy with every frame. If you’re looking for the sound of the city in 2024, “New York Groove” delivers.

Another standout from the project is “Love By Your Side.” It’s a track that dips deeper into storytelling, with Noyze crafting a soundscape that feels both emotive and layered. The visuals accompanying the track do an impeccable job of amplifying its emotional weight, showing off Noyze’s versatility as both a producer and a storyteller. It’s proof that he’s more than just a beatmaker; he’s a visionary.
More Than a Producer: Noyze is a Genre-Bender
From his previous album Hornography, which infused brass instruments into boom-bap beats, to collaborations with icons like Kid Capri, Styles P, and Salt-N-Pepa, Noyze has always been a master at fusing worlds. His Brooklyn Noyze Lab studio has become a hub for groundbreaking music that blends genres and pushes creative boundaries. But JADA vs. KISS might just be his boldest statement yet.
Noyze is not just producing beats; he’s reshaping how we hear music. The project is proof that genre doesn’t matter when the art itself is this captivating. The mixtape gives listeners a taste of what happens when hip-hop heads with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude meet in the studio. And it’s no accident—Noyze’s careful craftsmanship ensures that both worlds are honored without compromise.
Why JADA vs. KISS Matters
In a landscape where genre lines are increasingly blurred, JADA vs. KISS feels like a game-changer. For rock lovers, it reintroduces the explosive energy of KISS in a completely new light. For hip-hop heads, it brings some of the most revered lyricism into a whole new sonic realm. But beyond that, the mixtape shows what happens when one artist dares to build on the legacies of their influences—mixing nostalgia with something entirely fresh and exciting.
This isn’t just a mixtape for KISS fans or Jadakiss fans—this is for anyone who loves the idea of music as an ever-evolving, genre-defying art form. It’s a daring, genre-melting work that stands at the crossroads of two iconic sounds, and in doing so, pushes both of them into new territory.
Eitan Noyze’s Next Step
JADA vs. KISS solidifies Noyze’s reputation as a musical innovator. His next moves are something to watch closely—whether he’s mixing brass with hip-hop, pairing rock with rap, or blending yet another unlikely pairing. His ability to build bridges across genres, while never losing sight of his own artistic identity, has positioned him as one of New York’s most visionary forces in contemporary music.
So, if you haven’t already, press play on JADA vs. KISS now, and step into Noyze’s sonic world. It’s clear that this mixtape is only the beginning. The future of music is in capable hands, and Eitan Noyze is leading the charge.
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