THANK YOU & YOUR WELCOME

We are at it again. I know I will see you there. Please be prepared for flashing lights and rolling reels.

FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE
WED. SEPT. 17th
9am

Shout out to all the performers,Swagger Kingz,80's Babies,Fly Kids,

Pancakes and Jesus

Its Malpractice fella.....

So I'm back with the newness. Take a peek let me know what you think.

Give me that beat fool-

Greetings-

Nothing deep today just a few thoughts on the nature of man...lol. No really, men are some of the funniest creatures on this earth. The male ego is incredible, its a completely different entity all on its own living, breathing, and feeding off the insecurities of others. I was talking to a fellow MC friend of mine and he was explaining to how he was punked for beats.

The story goes like this...
There's this no-name producers who catches the ear of my homey George. Now George has a passion for rhyming like unlike anyone I've ever heard, this cat writes books...Books!!! Who now in days actually reads, and this cat is out and about writing books. Anyway, George and this cat start working on an E.P. project that George has to get finished in about a month. There was a mutual agreement between the two that no money would be exchanged for the beats and all business would be done strictly for promo...but you and I both know it didn't end that way. A week into the project the producer decides that he deserves $500 a track, naturally George flips. But, because George already had two songs done and nothing in writing to hold Greedy Beats to his word the deal goes sour. This is just what hip hop needed....

In other Ego News
For those that don't know about a year ago all of my music equipment was "misplaced" by a family member and very close friend. I had a keyboard, mic, computer, and a standard pro-tools setup that all added up to about $3000, then eventual nothing . I spent months calling both parties receiving no straight answer and after thousands of repeated calls no response at all. I was pissed/depressed/semi-murder like for a while. Honestly, certain songs I heard sent me into this Hulk state of rage. In fear if dying by high blood pleasure at an early age I began to pray for the bums that stole from me. I know its sounds cheesy but that was the only way I could cope with the situation. Well as time passed I didn't forget about my possessions but I did calm down tremendously. My serenity worked out to my unfortunate benefit, because this weekend I received a phone call from my aunt telling me that one of the parties involved in the theft was in ICU, with liver problems. My heart dropped...for a number of reasons. First of all, I would never wish anything ill upon anyone, that's not my style at all. Second, if I would've wish for any type of reciprocity from that situation, it would just be me having my equipment. Oddly enough, I actually got a phone call from this cat while he was at the crib recouping from his hospital stay, apologizing! We talked for hours after the initial conversation squashed all beef we had.

Its amazing what we can accomplish with a little bit a prayer.



But don't get it twisted, once he's all better I still want my stuff......lol

Yes...I know, I know, I haven't been on here in forever please forgive me. I was entering my 6th semester on Life Experience and I was working on my Thesis. A lot has changed since my last post, I got a new job, wrote some new material, and blah blahzey blah. I'm sure my tens of fans would love to hear my day to day progress but I have a issue with talking about myself. So here goes...

I was working at a Corporate Plantation ( a.k.a a Medical Benefits Call Center Security) for almost a year and I finally decided to fire my boss. I found myself not living day by day but bi-weekly and that's the wackest continuing circle of mediocre living I've ever done. How did I find the balls to quit you ask......I asked my self did I want to answer to someone else concerning how much money I could make in a day-ummm NO?!! From there I picked up another gig, I'm currently working on getting my certification as a personal trainer. One of my close friends/Mentor runs a personal training boot camp and I function as a manager. My day normally starts at 3:50 in the A.M. and ends at around 7:00 P.M., it's a long day..but I enjoy it.
Also, a few times in the week I get to work with kids at my local YMCA. Its dope getting paid and giving back at the same time....it kinda feels like fat free pound cake.

The Material-
I've been working on perfecting my songs..which has been difficult due to lack of equipment,( long story that I'll post about later) but I'm progressing. Completing an album at the moment isn't my concern, I feel that albums are for people that already have a solid fan base...and my base needs to be a lot larger. So with that being said I will be posting up some new stuff here and there and I would love to here feedback from everyone.

Until next time Kids....

Randomness

Good Day All.



First off congrats to my homie Chris for finding another gig. He was going through the black man blues until he received a phone call this morning.



Second- I got another show coming up here in Chicago at the Funky Buddha lounge. I'm geeked, Its going to be a stupendous event!! Its dope to see things jumping off for me musically, its been a long journey. I remember starting off on a Karaoke machine and a tape deck to now rocking with a live band, God has really blessed the kid and I can't wait to share the music with you guys very soon.

To all my Mothers

Kiss your mom today...she deserves it!!!!

I Dont Give a FASFA

So, I have developed a master plan to re-enter college. My first attempt was....lets just say financially unsuccessful. I filled out hours of paper work only to have the human resource department of my school never entered my information into the system. Therefore, I didn't exist economically which put my dorm usage to a halt. This whole fiasco lead to me relocating to Florida for almost a year to clear my mind. I spent the greater part of 2007 just working on music and really learning what it is that I want to do in life.
Knowing both of parents didn't finish college due to the birth of me gives me an obligation to become a success, in whatever path I choose. So, I have taken it upon myself to complete college with a degree that will not only benefit my finances and bring joy simultaneously. This is something that's been on my mind since I left High School...Standard testing puts such an emphasis on having an elaborate career but not happiness. Over the years I've observed the frustrations of the average adult in direct correlation with their careers. I watched my mother for years climb her way on the corporate ladder without a college degree all to support me. She would come home happy to see me, but have this hidden look of discontentment on her face. It would amaze me all the time how quick she would get a promotion in whatever field she was in...but still it wasn't what she wanted to do. I can't go through life that way and I refuse to fail captive to the wackness that is, blue collar, stiff neck, corporate America!!!

Now that my Lauryn Hill moment is out the way , I can get back to telling you my plan. I found a school that offers the degree that I want within two years. I'd have an Associates in the Recording Arts and a Bachelors in Music Business, not to mention job placement. I'm pretty set on this decision, cause I know if your doing what your passionate about in the long run it out weighs being rich in something you hate. I could be wrong but I don't require a Bently, a Miami loft, a Condo in Downtown Chicago, or the approval of my accomplishments from the mouths of others. Honestly, if I could drive a Scion XB, own a house, make beats, and tour occasionally I'll be one happy negro. So hopefully after this plan is completed my dream of self sufficient employment will come true.
Until then....

Lets Have TXT

So I'm just now getting unlimited text messaging on my phone. Reason being I almost had a three two hundred dollar bill due to an overload of texts. When I first received my phone I didn't think I would every result to hand to hand communication but...text comes in handy. It became convenient/addictive to quickly and silently express my feelings over the phone. Though I hate arguing via txt...everything else works fine.
My only issue with txt is people type vernacular that would never leave their lips in real-life. For instance, can someone please tell my why "lol" is a proper response to something comical. I too have fallen victim to this bowl of wackberries by responding with (LOL, WTH,BTW, SMH....), but I thought it would be interesting if people said these acronyms during conversation. Like right after a Dave Chappelle skit hearing the crowd saying,"laugh out loud Dave, that's hilarious", would totally kill my mood.

Maybe its just me

In other news- I've been working on some new business ventures. I'm trying to keep 08 optimistic and positive.
I'll keep you posted on the progress.

In Search Of....

I woke up this morning first off thankful that I was alive

secondly pissed that my noise was stuffed in the middle of April(how whack is that)

Still, in the words of Ice Cube- "Today was a good day"

I've been working on new music now for some time. Finishing an album has been my goal for the pass few years but I haven't found my rhythm. I have my concept and the direction I wish to go but I'm having trouble putting together my blocks, like a kid on punishment from Lego's.

In my quest for a muse, I think I'm going to start writing on this blog more often. Maybe by writing random thoughts through out the week I'll find some great epiphany ..Hey, it worked for Mr. Belvedere

I don't want this project to sound forced, but I do want it to sound like I put my all into it. I hate to listen to albums that sound like an artist just putting together songs without any emotion. I have a lot to say, preferably with taste.

Hopefully this expressing my feeling stuff will work..

21-Thank God I made it

I'm kinda late on my own party but time flies when your growning up. The fact that I've made it to 21 is amazing to me. No I didn't grow up in the hood, I've never been shot and I haven't been selling crack since I was 10. I'm just happy to be a young black male and alive. A few years back at this time I was in the hospital wondering if I was going to make it....and I'm here.

I can recall being in high school thinking that by 21 I would almost be done with college, working on my third album and on some crazy college tour. In reality, I have about a years worth of college, a decent job and I'm working on my first album. Not to mention, all of of my musical equipment has mysteriously disappeared. I may not have all of dreams on display at the moment but I can say things are in motion

I had a dope party-

A wonderful night at the Funky Buddha then an after set at the James Hotel


The club was hot, but the best part was being around my friends. Its not a celebration unless you got people to share the experience . I'm beging to value my life a lot more in my increase of age ( as if I'm 50). As cliche as is sounds I'm really taken advantage of opportunities around me...

well that's it for today

Pancakes and Jesus

For you...&you...for all of ya'll

In all that is blog, I found inspiration to pick up one myself.

Seeing that a blog is just thoughts that others find interesting, I should have enough going on in my life to share.

So this is for you

-the lover of God who just so happens to be human
( we as people forgot that we cant fly time to time)

-Those who aspire to accomplish something other than a 9 to 5
(if you dont have one...after you read this blog and check your myspace you should start looking)

-the artist who is working on the dopest body of work ever
(but has lost inspiration some how)

-the shopper who wants something rarely worn by others
(have the same shirt at an event...not cool)

-close to Poor students
(Student Loan payback sucks)


who ever you are
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