Friday, July 31, 2009
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Night Owl
It is 4:44 a.m on the west coast and Im still up... thinking to myself if it's natural for me to be up working on my music this late. I feel as if I should be forcing myself to sleep because I need rest. Then I think about Ryan Leslie.... he is still up. He is in a much better place in his career and he isn't resting. He is one of the harder working producers in know (not personally).
Should I be relaxed about my work? What are the guidelines to success? ... I begin to think about my father and wonder how many nights were spent in the library studying for law school? How much did he sacrifice to be successful? ...In the end thats what we want, right... for all this (dedication, long nights, longer days) to mean something....
Im driven not by thoughts of money, but of accomplishment... I can look in the mirror and say one day 'I finished what I started'. It might had not gone the way I planned it, but I held on and I did it....
Right now, it's about 8 a.m. back home. My father will be getting up for work soon. Similar routine that was done 24 hrs ago will be done again today. But he can look in the mirror this mourning and say ... He did it...... Thats why I'M still up
Welcome
Thank you for checking my blog out... Your probably wondering what exactly this blog will be about, so am I lol. Im open to any convo and topics.
About myself... Im just a kid moving along in his career to success. Im hoping to see my friends there as well. My music background isn't much different then the typical story that youv'e heard a hundred times. You know, the whole 'I have been doing music since I was a child... and grew up in the church choir' speech. Truthfully, I didn't start taking music seriously until about 4 years ago, and now I'm pushing forward full steam.
I remember selling my first beat for only $25 to a local rapper named "Ready" haha.... I was toooooooo excited... I don't know what the overwhelming feeling was that came over me at that moment. It might have been the thought that I gained some respect from my peers for my craft... It could have been the thought someone believed that my music was good enough to invest in... Whatever it was, I felt good that I had turned a hobby into something more...
~Sidebar: The struggles in believe in life can make, break, and rebuild a person. I have been at all ends of the spectrum just like everyone else. I also believe that the journey is the best part; Thank You Mom;-)
Right now.... Im in a place where things are looking up and Im still free to explore different avenues in music and life. I hope in your life that you find happiness and joy in what you do and who you are.
May God be with you... Shout to my Cuz Alex, keep up the hard work.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Movin Forward
Good day people. Hoping everyone had a good 4th and spent time with the people you love. Just getting up for the day and looking forward to the future. Lately I have been having my moments of frustration, doubt, and confusion... the typical emotions people go through when pursuing a dream.... the constant headache, disappointments, and bullsh*t of the game... haha. You got to "love the grind" like my boy Scotty always said.
So with that in mind, it's apparent that no matter what your striving for there are going to be obstacles constantly in your way. Whether it be people, situations, or yourself... stay focused on what you set out to do. It's so easy to become side tracked from your dream.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Friendship
I was just getting up for the day and something hit me... I miss the hell out of my people back east. I miss my friends, family, and even co-workers... and I never get home sick. It became apparent to me that the friendships that we have are not something to take for granted. I can recall when my mother told me that a best friend is a rarity, especially one you can truly trust.
I didn't really understand at the time. I thought to myself that making friends was an easy thing. Now more then ever I see that I was wrong. We make acquaintances everyday and make the mistake of investing friendship into them. But when the time comes to test that relationship, they fall short. Not all cases are the same but in a world that has a "what you can do for me" attitude, its hard to weed~out the fake from the real....
A true friend is someone that is there thick~n~thin, no matter what. Someone you can count on, and to give it to you straight. Telling you about yourself whether you want to hear it or not, but saying it only to make you better (constructive criticism). Making sure your still alright even if you 3,000 miles away.
lol....
To all my true friends, you know who you are, I miss you and love you (no homo) hahaha
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Thank you for checking my blog out... Your probably wondering what exactly this blog will be about, so am I lol. Im open to any convo and topics.
About myself... Im just a kid moving along in his career to success. Im hoping to see my friends there as well. My music background isn't much different then the typical story that youv'e heard a hundred times. You know, the whole 'I have been doing music since I was a child... and grew up in the church choir' speech. Truthfully, I didn't start taking music seriously until about 4 years ago, and now I'm pushing forward full steam.
I remember selling my first beat for only $25 to a local rapper named "Ready" haha.... I was toooooooo excited... I don't know what the overwhelming feeling was that came over me at that moment. It might have been the thought that I gained some respect from my peers for my craft... It could have been the thought someone believed that my music was good enough to invest in... Whatever it was, I felt good that I had turned a hobby into something more...
~Sidebar: The struggles in believe in life can make, break, and rebuild a person. I have been at all ends of the spectrum just like everyone else. I also believe that the journey is the best part; Thank You Mom;-)
Right now.... Im in a place where things are looking up and Im still free to explore different avenues in music and life. I hope in your life that you find happiness and joy in what you do and who you are.
May God be with you
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