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Studio

1/4/2015

Back At It!

I absolutely love being in the studio. Today was the first day in the studio to kick off the New Year. The studio will always be a second home to me although sometimes I wish it could be my first. This is where all the magic happens. I've been recording at Long Beach Most Wanted for some years now and I've always loved the experience. We actually stayed in the studio longer than expected today. 4 hours turned into 8 because of all of the talent that happened to stop by. Shout out to everyone who came through: Big Freez, Marc Payne, "TC" Turner Classic, Chizzle, Mike Philson, Jamaal, and of course Lil Brudda was in the building. The level of talent I am around lets me know that the big payoff is right around the corner. It feels good! DJ Soulo is the man behind the sessions and he is great at what he does. Whether it's engineering, production, or recording he gets it done.

The Process

Everybody has their own process when it comes to writing and recording. For me, I love writing in the studio. After so many years of doing music, it does not take me long at all to write a verse or a song on the spot. Being surrounded by loud music fills me up with the energy needed to come up with dope songs EVERYTIME! I do not think I have a certain formula for the songs I write. Sometimes I can start by writing the hook and other times I start by writing the verse. It really just depends on the beat. Usually after hearing the beat, it tells me what to write. Coming up with the subject is much easier after hearing the track. When it comes to a structured song, I always write it out. I definitely freestyle but writing seems more professional to me. It gives me time to actually put everything I want into a song.

Closing

Now you know a little bit about the studio process. Of course I can't give you all of the secrets and tips but you get the idea. Doing what you love should always bring you complete joy and it should never feel like work. They say that if you do what you love in life, you will never work a day in your life. Very true! I challenge you to start doing more of what you love but don't just do it, be great at it! If you can be great at what you love, the money will follow. If you hate your job or working for others, create your own lane. Why help someone else build their dream when you can have your own? Think about it!

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In The Beginning.....

1/2/2015

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Still The Beginning

Well, we all made it past New Years Day but it is still the beginning. I had a pretty interesting day. Although it could have definitely started off better, it ended up a lot better than it started. I am excited about all of the new changes that are taking place. Many of them are long overdue and the rest are harder to deal with. I know that I will remain optimistic about every situation so I look forward to a positive outcome. So far I have been keeping up with the things I told myself would make my life better. Staying in the gym consistently is one of the biggest. It feels good to finally get back in there full throttle. Just got to get over the soreness in the beginning stages again but hey, no pain no gain right??

The Music

Of course I had to work on my passion today as I will everyday. Lil Brudda made a ridiculous beat today that pulled a dope ass song out of me. I cannot wait to record it this weekend. You will definitely hear it on the upcoming project "C.I.G.A.R.S." No matter what I go through or how I feel, music puts me in the place I need to be in. I absolutely love writing, recording, performing, just the whole process. I have definitely neglected my passion in the past which has slowed down my progress but never again. My music is really all about expression of self. I do not make music based on what I think people will like. I make music based on how I feel and what I go through and hopefully there will be people out there that can understand and relate. I feel like a lot of the music being promoted nowadays is bullshit. It's either too simplistic, too fake, or just straight up garbage. I know for a fact that I will be in my own lane when it comes to originality and substance. I am looking forward to working with some heavy hitters this year. Ya'll will definitely have to be on the lookout. Shout out to those I am in the process of working with already as well as those plan on working with me soon.

Closing

Strive for greatness daily! Everyday your life resets and you get another chance to make it great. If you wake up, you should be grateful. Not everyone made it to 2015 so find your purpose and make it count. Nothing will happen if you just think about it but take no action. There is no reason that you have to remain in any situation that you do not want to be in. Learn to take control of your life. You can either swing for the homerun you need in life or fall victim to the curve balls that may even hit you hard that life throws. One thing that you will ALWAYS have is choice. The decisions you make determine the outcome of your life and it all starts with your mind. If you can see it in your mind, it can and most likely will materialize into reality. If you feel like you can, you are right but if you feel like you can't, you are also right.

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New Years Day 2015

1/1/2015

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Welcome to 2015!

First off, Happy New Year to all!!! I thank God for blessing me to see another year! 2014 is no longer here and it is time to face the new year. Overall, this past year has been great to me. I have reached new levels in my career, met some amazing people, bonded more with my family, etc. Of course the year did not breeze by without its share of worries, troubles, and negativity but that is not what is to be focused on. Everyone has trying times but its all about how you deal with them.

One thing I decided to do different in this new year is exactly what I'm doing now; keeping a blog. I want to share my experiences while at the same time remembering how everything unfolds. I expect major changes to happen in my life this year. For those who care to share my experiences with me, feel free to check out my blog daily and leave your comments.

Life has taught me so much in this past year. I've learned so much about the things that can change my life such as The Law Of Attraction and Financial Literacy. Its crazy knowing that there are so many hidden secrets in the world that can help change life as we know it for the better but not everybody will be able to experience it. Most people either do not seek knowledge, do not care, or just do not understand. I wish I could help everybody but knowing that I cannot, I will help who I can. There are so many goals that I plan to reach this year. I am very optimistic about the things that will come about. My main priority at this time (besides my son of course) is my music. Within the next couple of weeks I will be releasing my first project of the year entitled C.I.G.A.R.S. I am excited about releasing this project because its potential is vast. With Lil Brudda on the production and Sammy Issac engineering, the project is amazing!

Rest In Paradise

Before I go any further, I want to take this time to say R.I.P to a great friend I lost in 2014. His name was Bob Hernandez.

If you did not have the pleasure of meeting Bob, I will tell you a little bit about him. Bob Hernandez was a genius at marketing and he genuinely loved what he did. He was also the head of marketing for Konvict Muzik which is Akon's record label. The work Bob did spoke for itself and he helped everybody he could. Bob's heart was huge and you could catch him at every event that meant something. He was everywhere. Before he passed, we spent everyday together and he showed me so much. I was introduced to people I never thought I would meet because Bob literally knew EVERYBODY! His kindness knew no end and his generosity was great. Anybody who knew Bob could tell you that he was the most loyal and helpful person they knew. We miss you Bob!!!!

I also want to say R.I.P to someone else I had the pleasure of meeting, Earl Hayes. Although we only had the chance to hang out once, he showed love to me and my producer. He even gave us our first couple of pieces of TMT gear. I know his passing was hard on his team so my prayers go out to them. It's hard when a life ends in tragedy but God holds the master plan. Also, R.I.P to his wife Stephanie.

Closing

I can go on and on about 2014 because so much happened in that year for me but that would be like writing a book. I'm sure everybody is looking forward to a bright, positive, and productive new year. I wish everyone the best of success in 2015. I also challenge everybody who doesn't know about the Law of Attraction to learn about it and apply it to their lives. The only way to change your life is to believe that its possible then taking the steps necessary to make it happen. Ask, Believe, and Receive. Also, visualize the life you want to live and feel good about it. Attract it into your life. Be sure to take control of your mind so that you can take control of your life. You are solely responsible for your own happiness. Its not hard to be happy. Strive for greatness in all that you do!

With that being said, I am signing off! Once again, Happy New Year!!!

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Welcome to 2015!

Rest In Paradise

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Rest In Paradise

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