Sincerely, A Mad Black Beatmaker!

In the grand scheme of things there are way more important things for me to talk about, but hey...its my blog, and right now here is whats bothering me. Its 2009 and just when you think the music industry reaches a peak in its popularity, something happens and the fanfare and the race to the top becomes even more intense. One has to learn how to not fall behind the curve and to stay afloat each time a change occurs. The biggest thing that is happening now as far as urban music is concerned is the record companies wanting to invest the least amount of money possible and gain the biggest return. Labels aren't calling people because they are respected for their creativity or rapping style. They call because people were able to create a demand for their product and move units, along with packing venues to see them perform. Notice that I said that this is happening with urban music. Urban Music (Black Music) is the only genre where your artistry plays a very small role in your success. In the future we'll get there, but for right now, the labels are going to pay more attention to the latest trend/craze. I'm not mad at them for it...their job is to make money. I grew up being inspired by the stories of MC Hammer, Too Short, Master P, Cash Money, etc etc selling thousands and thousands of records out of the trunk of a car without help from any major label. That inspired the business mind in me. I also grew up loving the creativity and passion of countless artist. That inspired my artistry and the creative mind in me. I feel like I need to merge the two to be a successful musician and businessman.

Now lets take a break from all of this diplomacy.

I don't have time to work with folks that are to much of an "artist" to pass out flyers, send emails, and help promote music. I'm not talking about folks that just want to buy a beat from me. That's cool, that's what the money is for sometimes. I guess this message is for the folks that have known me for awhile, have worked with me in the past, and didn't do anything worth a damn with the music as far as representing themselves and the parties involved. I've been down the road 2 many times. There are 2 artist in particular who's work I will be leaking real soon. Its nothing personal. Both sets of music are from 2004, and I feel like if i don't do anything with them they'll never be herd. I'm working on too many projects to name right now, and it really is frustrating to speak with folks who want you to literally drop everything you're working on so they can get their "creative rocks off". Especially when you were ready and willing to work years earlier and you were ignored.

Well that's all I can think of to vent about now. I thank you for taking time out to read. In a nutshell there are times where you need to check your pride, and there are times to continue on with it.