CJ Fly, a founding member of Pro Era, is gearing up to release his debut album, FLYTRAP. On his birthday in July, CJ released three tracks that didn't make it onto FLYTRAP. Now he's finally unveiled the first single off FLYTRAP: "Now You Know." The track is produced by Matt Noble. 

It's been over three years since Case Arnold released his last project. The Tennessee native now moves towards the release of his next full-length with "Treasure," debuted in an HNHH premiere. Produced by Epic, the "Treasure" beat is organized around a warm, harmonically complex piano vamp that carries throughout. Deploying a slick, old-school flow, Arnold urges the listener to treasure the moment without coming across as overly preachy. He is joined by Pro Era's CJ Fly, who has a project of his own on the horizon.

Today is dedicated to Capital STEEZ, as the late Pro Era member would be celebrating his 23rd birthday today if he were still alive. However there's another Pro Era member also celebrating his birthday today (or rather late last night), with CJ Fly releasing a trio of songs in celebration of his 23rd birthday yesterday, July 6th. The cuts he's released are throwaways that didn't make his upcoming project FLYTRAP, the rapper revealed on Soundcloud. For throwaways, how do they sound?

CJ Fly celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday by releasing three tracks that didn't make the cut on his upcoming project FLYTRAP.

CJ Fly celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday by releasing three tracks that didn't make the cut on his upcoming project FLYTRAP. Track number one: "Fuck Up My Day," which contrary to what the title (and cover art) would have you believe is an extremely upbeat track. Rapping in a sing-song voice over Bruce Leekix's heavily swung drums, CJ argues that simply being alive and not dead, especially when you're a black male who came from nothing, is something worth celebrating. CJ Fly's day is unfuckwitable.

We just released our new episode of On The Come Up moments ago, this week featuring Pro Era's CJ Fly. To coincide with his On The Come Up debut, CJ recorded us a little exclusive titled "Futurama," with creaky production from DF. For fans of the TV show "Futurama," you may be disappointed to find out there aren't really any direct references to the show.

We haven't heard too much from Pro Era's CJ Fly since his 2013 mixtape, Thee Way Eye See It, but every time we do, it's something special. A couple months ago, he hit us with the Devontee-produced record called "Run 2," and today he's back with yet another strong offering.

With SXSW kicking off later this week, Pro Era’s very own, CJ Fly, decides to come through and treat fans to this new song in its support called “Run 2”.

When it comes to drugs, Pro Era pretty much definitively has one they favor over all others: ganja. Today, one of them, CJ Fly, takes on OT Genasis' coke-fueled anthem "CoCo" and fittingly re-titles his take "Dope Smoke." 

A La $ole, Dessy Hinds and CJ Fly connect on "Hail Razor," the latest reveal from Pro Era and Scion AV's upcoming free EP The Shift. Unfortunately, we only have a clean version of it for the time being. The track finds the young New York City emcees delivering lyrical exercises over a creeping, boom bap-indebted instrumental from Backpack. Can you dig it?     

Yesterday Smoke DZA premiered this new record "Zone" with Pro Era's CJ Fly via a Billboard performance (you can watch it here). Today DZA decides to let go the official audio for the Dream.ZONE.Achieve cut.

CJ Fly's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Sup Preme . His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?

Bump Sadderdaze, the latest cut from CJ Fly featuring Ab-Soul on the assist. It was released on Monday, September 30th, 2013. Things are improving for CJ Fly with each new offering, and Sadderdaze is certainly no exception. It's a worthy addition to the CJ Fly's catalogue, which has seen much evolution as of late. We're definitely anticipating the next step.

Things are looking better for CJ Fly with each new release, which Still The Motto has proven yet again. It's worthy addition to the impressive body of work CJ Fly has been developing over the years. We're looking forward to hearing what's next.

Listen to Tug At War, the latest track from CJ Fly. The cut dropped on Sunday, July 7th, 2013. CJ Fly's future brightens with every new release, and Tug At War certainly isn't an exception. It's a fitting addition to a solid catalogue that CJ Fly has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're excited to hear more.

Give The Error a listen - it's a new offering from CJ Fly. It was dropped on Thursday, April 11th, 2013. CJ Fly's musical situation is improving with every new release, and The Error will most definitely help the cause. It's a fine addition to the growing body of work CJ Fly has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're looking forward to what CJ Fly has in store.

Quotable Lyrics"yeah, Charles keep going slow before you fly you gotta run before you run, you gotta walk, before you walk you gotta crawl before you crawl, you gotta be born as dust turns to dawn, I keep growin seeking knowledge keep knowing same tees without my teeth showin"

Check out Like Water (prod. Statik Selektah), the latest from Pro Era which features a guest appearance from Capital STEEZ & CJ Fly on the assist. The track was released on Thursday, December 20th, 2012. Pro Era's chances in this game are improving with each new release, and Like Water (prod. Statik Selektah) is no exception - quite the opposite, in fact. It's a nice addition to the impressive catalogue Pro Era has been building over the years. We're definitely anticipating the next move.

Stream Live From East Flatbush , the newest drop from MeLo-X which features Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly. The cut was released on Thursday, December 13th, 2012. MeLo-X continues to impress with each new leak, and Live From East Flatbush is no exception. It's strengthens MeLo-X's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years. We're most definitely anticipating MeLo-X's next offering.

Check out Don't Forget That, the latest track from CJ Fly, which dropped on Thursday, March 31st, 2011. CJ Fly's movement grows stronger with each new release, and Don't Forget That has further strengthened that fact. It's a solid addition to the commendable body of work CJ Fly has been creating since stepping foot in the rap game, and we're definitely looking forward to what CJ Fly has on deck.