What's up?
I was doing some reading online and I came across a blog by hip hop artist Quest, and his blog talked about how image was primary and the music was secondary. I found it interesting in the sense that he was talking about the marketability of the product an artist produces. Personally, I think that the other side of this is what makes your product stand out. What makes your product special? It's just like the music, what makes your song stand out amongst everything else? I thought the piece was good; but to me it should have been an all encompassing look at image(s) and the music. Now with that said, today I'm going to talk about the art work that all of you see with anything that we have been releasing.
Preston Kirton; founder of UAD Multi-Media has been doing my art work since I really started pushing my music seriously. When we were planning back in the last quarter of 2008 for the new year we talked about what we wanted to see that we were not seeing anymore in terms of the presentation of products in the urban market. Now for us, putting the pieces out on the table is the first step and then we talk about what we can do to make us stand out. Usually, it all starts with a concept or an idea. Once the idea is out there, everything just takes off. Preston will take it from there and just blow me away with the artwork.
Anybody looking for graphic design work of any sort you can reach him on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/urbanangeldesigns
There is a lot more to come from UAD Multi-Media this year so stay tuned and prepare to be amazed.
I'll be back more with on Sunday.
Until then, keep grinding.
Let's go !!!
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
I Know You Got Soul: Will Be Back on Friday
What's going on everyone? Just letting you know that I got a lot on my plate right now. I'll tell you all about it when I get back on Friday.
S.O.S. is coming... S.O.S. is coming...
S.O.S. is coming... S.O.S. is coming...
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
I Know You Got Soul: Feels like Sinima
What's going on everyone?
I know I didn't give you a blog yesterday my meeting(s) went a little late last night but today I got someone else who I would like to talk about. He's a producer in New York and he has been doing his thing down there and has his internet hustle on smash. The producer I'm talking about is Sinima. We did a record for S.O.S. called Little Black Clouds which is one of my favorite songs off the upcoming project.
This goes out to anyone who is looking for diversity or something new production wise. Get in touch with Sinima via his Soundclick page: www.soundclick.com/sinima.
Take it in, and I am sure you will find something on there that moves you one way or the other. His page has all his contact info on there. Get at him if you need heat.
Don't worry now, I'll be back over the next couple days with some more S.O.S. updates. I've got some very big things happen over the next week. So stay tuned for that.
Next up: Features on Preston Kirton and UAD MULTI-MEDIA, Trini & JD and Reewine Enterprises, as well as producers Hi-Fly from Switzerland and Neilof SoFull Music from London, England.
Until next time...
you know the name, L.I.R.I.X.
I know I didn't give you a blog yesterday my meeting(s) went a little late last night but today I got someone else who I would like to talk about. He's a producer in New York and he has been doing his thing down there and has his internet hustle on smash. The producer I'm talking about is Sinima. We did a record for S.O.S. called Little Black Clouds which is one of my favorite songs off the upcoming project.
This goes out to anyone who is looking for diversity or something new production wise. Get in touch with Sinima via his Soundclick page: www.soundclick.com/sinima.
Take it in, and I am sure you will find something on there that moves you one way or the other. His page has all his contact info on there. Get at him if you need heat.
Don't worry now, I'll be back over the next couple days with some more S.O.S. updates. I've got some very big things happen over the next week. So stay tuned for that.
Next up: Features on Preston Kirton and UAD MULTI-MEDIA, Trini & JD and Reewine Enterprises, as well as producers Hi-Fly from Switzerland and Neilof SoFull Music from London, England.
Until next time...
you know the name, L.I.R.I.X.
Monday, May 18, 2009
I Know You Got Soul: Mix Like A Pro
What's up everybody?
This blog is all about the sound behind the soul and with that said I've got to big a big ups to my engineer Pro Logic. Back in Feb when I dropped he mixed Dub City, he explained the process that he went through to mix all of my vocals. I was stunned and amazed at the meticulous approach he took. The vocal compression, the editing, everything. Everything we work on seems to get better when we are in the studio together. I can't tell you the last time I had this kind of vibe working with an engineer. Not only does he help with the mixing and the sound of the record but he also gives his input on the sequencing and cohesive feel of the overall project.
As we speak, I know that right now he's mixing S.O.S. I remember when we started recording and re-recording songs for the project and the more we recorded I could feel something special about the project. I can definitely say that this project has been a blast to record. I can't wait to see the response once the masses get a hold of this.
Aside fro that Pro and I also have some music we are working on together so you can look out for that in the near future. There's so much more to come. Right now it's about about S.O.S. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell 10 that S.O.S. is coming.
If you need to get at him for mixing or production; hit him up.
http://www.myspace.com/prologicmusic
See you when I see you.
"think big I'm onto to big things" - L.I.R.I.X.
This blog is all about the sound behind the soul and with that said I've got to big a big ups to my engineer Pro Logic. Back in Feb when I dropped he mixed Dub City, he explained the process that he went through to mix all of my vocals. I was stunned and amazed at the meticulous approach he took. The vocal compression, the editing, everything. Everything we work on seems to get better when we are in the studio together. I can't tell you the last time I had this kind of vibe working with an engineer. Not only does he help with the mixing and the sound of the record but he also gives his input on the sequencing and cohesive feel of the overall project.
As we speak, I know that right now he's mixing S.O.S. I remember when we started recording and re-recording songs for the project and the more we recorded I could feel something special about the project. I can definitely say that this project has been a blast to record. I can't wait to see the response once the masses get a hold of this.
Aside fro that Pro and I also have some music we are working on together so you can look out for that in the near future. There's so much more to come. Right now it's about about S.O.S. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell 10 that S.O.S. is coming.
If you need to get at him for mixing or production; hit him up.
http://www.myspace.com/prologicmusic
See you when I see you.
"think big I'm onto to big things" - L.I.R.I.X.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
I Know You Got Soul: Sounds Like Krazy Jay
What's going on everyone?
Just finished watching the Boston-Orlando game...it should be an interesting series between the Cavs and the Magic. Will it be LJ23 or D12?
Anyways, on with the show. This blog is the second of your Sunday double dose is about my producer Krazy Jay in Mississippi. When I was putting together music for S.O.S. I was going through the joints Jay had sent me over the last while. I got to this joint titled "Don't Give Up" which had this infectious sample in it. The more I listened to record I could see what I wanted to hear over the music. I took a while to write the song because I wanted it to be perfect. In the end, it is one of those records that everyone can relate to. If you have ever had a dream about someone has told you that you can't do it, this record is for you. The song also deals with elements of self doubt. I hope all of you enjoy the record when it comes out.
Once again, here is the written song. take it in...
Verse 1:
It’s a race to the top I know I’m in the running
Then there are the times I find myself rushing
Even though I know still takes time to be dope
When times get hard who’s providing the hope?
Oh what’s that, don’t they say it’s all in the game
Go tell me what it is & I’ll show you what it ain’t
Your door of opportunity is here so go on through
If this life is a deck of cards who’s folding on who?
I’m shuffling the deck too many jokers in the game
Study my hand playing the game with a poker face
Now I hear the haters calling I can’t hold off hate
These jack rabbits is only caring about their carrots
Hear me clearly I’ve refined my clarity for caring
They say don’t be too careful just don’t be careless
Verse 2
What if I don’t make it; after everything that I gave
Now I’m wondering to myself what will they say?
I feel like I’m losing it I need someone to hold on to
This house of blues got me living is a house of hues
My heart on my sleeve let the emotion soak through
This is all I can do I’ve given you the gist of my guts
On the come up block by block I’m building a buzz
When it still feels your grind didn’t get you enough
Because even when you got a buzz that’s building up
You asking did you do everything you could’ve done
Deep down you feel what you did isn’t built up
Don’t they say that if you dream it & you believe it?
They say that if you feel it then you too can achieve it
The sum of all your fears is when you hear
Dreaming & believing don’t equal achievements
Verse 3:
It’s on you believe in me; don’t believe in me
I’m up on my grind like I don’t believe in sleep
The belief in my eyes; the belief in my rhyme
That’s what keeps me believing in my dreams
What you going say when my name comes up
Now I know it’s because of where I come from
That you always thought I could never come up
Now you thought I’d probably be hand cuffed
All because success is what I’m on the cusp of
I just turned another conundrum into a come up
You got to give &give till you don’t give a ugh
Because deep down you know you can’t give up
Now what’s coming next; will be love or success
I’m wondering about which ones will come first
Lady Luck calls telling me she’s got to cum first
On another note, if you're looking for beats and custom production. Get at Krazy Jay. You can hit him up on his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/krazyjayproductions or you can reach him on his web site: http://www.krazyjayproductions.com. Check out who he has produced for. Definitely got a lot of big things in his future. Also, Jay and I are working on some music for y'all as well. As always I'll keep everyone updated on what's going on.
Before I get back to working on these joints for A.C.E.S. Before I go, you know I got to hit y'all with some new music for y'all.
With that said; ask yourself, "What You Rep?"
Here it is featuring DJ Law
Streaming Link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/60164599e51ad6f6/
Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/download/60164599e51ad6f6/
S.O.S. is coming, S.O.S. is coming...
Just finished watching the Boston-Orlando game...it should be an interesting series between the Cavs and the Magic. Will it be LJ23 or D12?
Anyways, on with the show. This blog is the second of your Sunday double dose is about my producer Krazy Jay in Mississippi. When I was putting together music for S.O.S. I was going through the joints Jay had sent me over the last while. I got to this joint titled "Don't Give Up" which had this infectious sample in it. The more I listened to record I could see what I wanted to hear over the music. I took a while to write the song because I wanted it to be perfect. In the end, it is one of those records that everyone can relate to. If you have ever had a dream about someone has told you that you can't do it, this record is for you. The song also deals with elements of self doubt. I hope all of you enjoy the record when it comes out.
Once again, here is the written song. take it in...
Verse 1:
It’s a race to the top I know I’m in the running
Then there are the times I find myself rushing
Even though I know still takes time to be dope
When times get hard who’s providing the hope?
Oh what’s that, don’t they say it’s all in the game
Go tell me what it is & I’ll show you what it ain’t
Your door of opportunity is here so go on through
If this life is a deck of cards who’s folding on who?
I’m shuffling the deck too many jokers in the game
Study my hand playing the game with a poker face
Now I hear the haters calling I can’t hold off hate
These jack rabbits is only caring about their carrots
Hear me clearly I’ve refined my clarity for caring
They say don’t be too careful just don’t be careless
Verse 2
What if I don’t make it; after everything that I gave
Now I’m wondering to myself what will they say?
I feel like I’m losing it I need someone to hold on to
This house of blues got me living is a house of hues
My heart on my sleeve let the emotion soak through
This is all I can do I’ve given you the gist of my guts
On the come up block by block I’m building a buzz
When it still feels your grind didn’t get you enough
Because even when you got a buzz that’s building up
You asking did you do everything you could’ve done
Deep down you feel what you did isn’t built up
Don’t they say that if you dream it & you believe it?
They say that if you feel it then you too can achieve it
The sum of all your fears is when you hear
Dreaming & believing don’t equal achievements
Verse 3:
It’s on you believe in me; don’t believe in me
I’m up on my grind like I don’t believe in sleep
The belief in my eyes; the belief in my rhyme
That’s what keeps me believing in my dreams
What you going say when my name comes up
Now I know it’s because of where I come from
That you always thought I could never come up
Now you thought I’d probably be hand cuffed
All because success is what I’m on the cusp of
I just turned another conundrum into a come up
You got to give &give till you don’t give a ugh
Because deep down you know you can’t give up
Now what’s coming next; will be love or success
I’m wondering about which ones will come first
Lady Luck calls telling me she’s got to cum first
On another note, if you're looking for beats and custom production. Get at Krazy Jay. You can hit him up on his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/krazyjayproductions or you can reach him on his web site: http://www.krazyjayproductions.com. Check out who he has produced for. Definitely got a lot of big things in his future. Also, Jay and I are working on some music for y'all as well. As always I'll keep everyone updated on what's going on.
Before I get back to working on these joints for A.C.E.S. Before I go, you know I got to hit y'all with some new music for y'all.
With that said; ask yourself, "What You Rep?"
Here it is featuring DJ Law
Streaming Link: http://www.zshare.net/audio/60164599e51ad6f6/
Download Link: http://www.zshare.net/download/60164599e51ad6f6/
S.O.S. is coming, S.O.S. is coming...
I Know You Got Soul: It's All About H.I.T.S.
What's going on everyone?
As promised I'm back with another blog about the production on S.O.S. I'll be giving you a breakdown about H.I.T.S. production record Back Stabber.
Earlier in the year Brian & Chris hit me up about some records they wanted me to check out. They sent over this chopped up O'Jays record and I instantly fell in love. The song is about people who you think are your friends but in the end all they do is stab you in the back. Its one of my favorites from S.O.S.
Here is the written song, take it in.
"Back Stabbers"
Chorus:
Backstabbers wan take your spot
They’ve been plotting all along
They wanna see you fall
They’ve been plotting all along
Backstabbers wan make you drop
They’ve been plotting all along
They wanna see you fall
They’ve been plotting all along
Verse1:
I’m tired of trying to be the nice
Had to decide to I let the nice guy die
Now I’m standing on top of the nice guy’s grave
Cold hearted charm; feel the ice in my veins
It’s a cruel world I’m caught up in a parlor game
Harboring feelings, scarred my heart & brain
Still wondering to myself; is it really hard to change
I’m caught up in a war between who’s good & evil
Is it my fault for trying to see the good in people?
Never thought I’d be second guessing my best friend
Ain’t a bitch how these back stabbers tend to blend in?
Only around because they sense of your aura of bucks
I didn’t order disgust; they ain’t here for aura of love
Never been a fan of pigs, everyone got the swine flu
When the truth is a lie, even the money can blind you
Verse 2:
All the while I throw pennies in a wishing well
I know that deep down they don’t wish me well
Instead they casting lines; fishing for me to fail
They trying to pull the wool over your dreams
Sometimes it’s hard to see the wolf in the sheep
I guess standing up in unison lost its Mystique
I’m in a tug a war feel it pushing me, pulling me
Not sure who to trust living like I’m Wolverine
Getting bad vibes I can only feel the hate in you
Now I’m fighting with X-men like Saber-tooth
I can only be me stay up, be true, keep it regular
Leaving scenes in the cutting room like directors
A new cast of Friends out of touch feeling extra
My life is a movie wit too many actors & extras
That’s what you get wit back stabbing investors
Verse 3:
When I was going through it, I did it on my own B
When I was on my lonely, you didn’t phone me
I’m dealing wit phony homies who don’t know me
Watch them closely someone’s always watching
So tell me this, who is it watching the Watchmen
Don’t just watch your enemies watch your friends
No values, no morals without codes of conduct
Everybody’s an artist; & every con wants a cut
The voice in their head spells a different agenda
All the while you thought this was a joint venture
There’s a thin line between being loyal & stupid
Friendships that were Royal end up being ruined
It happened with Jesus & Judas, Cesar & Brutus
You got to lift vales of betrayal to see through it
‘Cause every man wit a crown isn’t fit to be king
An these days anybody will shit on your dreams
Right now Brian, Chris & I are working on some new music for our project coming out at the end of this year. There's more to come so be on the look out for them and if you need production get at them. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/heavyinthestreet
Don't worry, I'm not done just yet. Later on today, I'll be hitting you with a second dose about Krazy Jay and our song "Don't Give Up".
Stay tuned.
As promised I'm back with another blog about the production on S.O.S. I'll be giving you a breakdown about H.I.T.S. production record Back Stabber.
Earlier in the year Brian & Chris hit me up about some records they wanted me to check out. They sent over this chopped up O'Jays record and I instantly fell in love. The song is about people who you think are your friends but in the end all they do is stab you in the back. Its one of my favorites from S.O.S.
Here is the written song, take it in.
"Back Stabbers"
Chorus:
Backstabbers wan take your spot
They’ve been plotting all along
They wanna see you fall
They’ve been plotting all along
Backstabbers wan make you drop
They’ve been plotting all along
They wanna see you fall
They’ve been plotting all along
Verse1:
I’m tired of trying to be the nice
Had to decide to I let the nice guy die
Now I’m standing on top of the nice guy’s grave
Cold hearted charm; feel the ice in my veins
It’s a cruel world I’m caught up in a parlor game
Harboring feelings, scarred my heart & brain
Still wondering to myself; is it really hard to change
I’m caught up in a war between who’s good & evil
Is it my fault for trying to see the good in people?
Never thought I’d be second guessing my best friend
Ain’t a bitch how these back stabbers tend to blend in?
Only around because they sense of your aura of bucks
I didn’t order disgust; they ain’t here for aura of love
Never been a fan of pigs, everyone got the swine flu
When the truth is a lie, even the money can blind you
Verse 2:
All the while I throw pennies in a wishing well
I know that deep down they don’t wish me well
Instead they casting lines; fishing for me to fail
They trying to pull the wool over your dreams
Sometimes it’s hard to see the wolf in the sheep
I guess standing up in unison lost its Mystique
I’m in a tug a war feel it pushing me, pulling me
Not sure who to trust living like I’m Wolverine
Getting bad vibes I can only feel the hate in you
Now I’m fighting with X-men like Saber-tooth
I can only be me stay up, be true, keep it regular
Leaving scenes in the cutting room like directors
A new cast of Friends out of touch feeling extra
My life is a movie wit too many actors & extras
That’s what you get wit back stabbing investors
Verse 3:
When I was going through it, I did it on my own B
When I was on my lonely, you didn’t phone me
I’m dealing wit phony homies who don’t know me
Watch them closely someone’s always watching
So tell me this, who is it watching the Watchmen
Don’t just watch your enemies watch your friends
No values, no morals without codes of conduct
Everybody’s an artist; & every con wants a cut
The voice in their head spells a different agenda
All the while you thought this was a joint venture
There’s a thin line between being loyal & stupid
Friendships that were Royal end up being ruined
It happened with Jesus & Judas, Cesar & Brutus
You got to lift vales of betrayal to see through it
‘Cause every man wit a crown isn’t fit to be king
An these days anybody will shit on your dreams
Right now Brian, Chris & I are working on some new music for our project coming out at the end of this year. There's more to come so be on the look out for them and if you need production get at them. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/heavyinthestreet
Don't worry, I'm not done just yet. Later on today, I'll be hitting you with a second dose about Krazy Jay and our song "Don't Give Up".
Stay tuned.
Friday, May 15, 2009
S.O.S. = I Know You Got Soul... The Jump Off !!!
Good morning all !!!
Over the next 15 days I'm going to break down everything that is coming on my next project S.O.S. To start with I have attached the track listing just to show you how much music you all will be getting. As you can see there are 21 songs on the project.
Check it out.
Samples of Soul Track Listing
1. My World (produced by: Prestigious Entertainment)
2. As A Man (produced by: Izzy for Be Major Music)
3. Don’t Give Up (produced by: Krazy Jay for Krazy Jay Productions)
4. I’ll Be There (produced by: Jay P The Gifted)
5. Pretty Young Thing (produced by: Swollen Drumz Productions)
6. Be Who You Are (produced by: Neil for SoFull Music)
7. I Gotta Have It (produced by: Jayem)
8. All In The Rhyme (produced by: ADAD Records)
9. I Wish (produced by: Prestigious Entertainment)
10. Attention, Please (produced by: Hi-Fly)
11. Anyway You Want It (produced by: The Synthesis)
12. Where I’m From (produced by: Dante Dynamite)
13. Sound Of The Police (produced by: Izzy for Be Major Music)
14. Little Black Clouds (produced by: Sinima)
15. Fake (produced by: Contejeous)
16. Always With You (produced by: Johnny Mix)
17. What I Need (produced by: Jay P The Gifted)
18. Ups & Downs (produced by: Hi-Fly)
19. Never Enough (produced by: X.O. Music)
20. Back Stabbers (produced by: Brian & Chris for H.I.T.S. Productions)
21. Maybe (produced by: Emotion L Productions)
On Saturday I will be giving you some insight on the record that was produced by part of my in-house team H.I.T.S. Productions (shout outs to Brian & Chris). I will also be posting the written version of our song Back Stabber.
We' got some crazy stuff coming for y'all real soon...
On Sunday I will be talking about Krazy Jay and everything that we are working on. As well as give you the written version of our Don't Give Up.
Each day I will talk about a record on the project or give you some more background info on what else to expect when S.O.S. comes out.
Until then,
keep grinding !!!
Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell 10 friends that "S.O.S. is coming"
Over the next 15 days I'm going to break down everything that is coming on my next project S.O.S. To start with I have attached the track listing just to show you how much music you all will be getting. As you can see there are 21 songs on the project.
Check it out.
Samples of Soul Track Listing
1. My World (produced by: Prestigious Entertainment)
2. As A Man (produced by: Izzy for Be Major Music)
3. Don’t Give Up (produced by: Krazy Jay for Krazy Jay Productions)
4. I’ll Be There (produced by: Jay P The Gifted)
5. Pretty Young Thing (produced by: Swollen Drumz Productions)
6. Be Who You Are (produced by: Neil for SoFull Music)
7. I Gotta Have It (produced by: Jayem)
8. All In The Rhyme (produced by: ADAD Records)
9. I Wish (produced by: Prestigious Entertainment)
10. Attention, Please (produced by: Hi-Fly)
11. Anyway You Want It (produced by: The Synthesis)
12. Where I’m From (produced by: Dante Dynamite)
13. Sound Of The Police (produced by: Izzy for Be Major Music)
14. Little Black Clouds (produced by: Sinima)
15. Fake (produced by: Contejeous)
16. Always With You (produced by: Johnny Mix)
17. What I Need (produced by: Jay P The Gifted)
18. Ups & Downs (produced by: Hi-Fly)
19. Never Enough (produced by: X.O. Music)
20. Back Stabbers (produced by: Brian & Chris for H.I.T.S. Productions)
21. Maybe (produced by: Emotion L Productions)
On Saturday I will be giving you some insight on the record that was produced by part of my in-house team H.I.T.S. Productions (shout outs to Brian & Chris). I will also be posting the written version of our song Back Stabber.
We' got some crazy stuff coming for y'all real soon...
On Sunday I will be talking about Krazy Jay and everything that we are working on. As well as give you the written version of our Don't Give Up.
Each day I will talk about a record on the project or give you some more background info on what else to expect when S.O.S. comes out.
Until then,
keep grinding !!!
Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell 10 friends that "S.O.S. is coming"
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