So You're a Musician - REALLY!

Dang... the last time I posted was last Wednesday..I am definitely slacking. For those of you that have been checking out the site you will notice a few new links I got one page for you to join the mailing list and another to purchase some BANGIN' BEATS .... make sure you do one of the two before you hit the sack tonight, it would be really appreciated.

First lemme post this cool article that I read from NPR entitled 'So You're a Musician' here is a little preview

'So You're A Musician? Sweet Gig!' By Sarah Scanlon -- "So, what do you do for a living?" While this has to be one of the world's most awkward and unimaginative icebreakers, it poses a particularly daunting task for professional musicians. You can see the wheels in our heads spinning as we summon the energy and diplomatic skill needed to explain our complex and unorthodox career to someone who is most likely unfamiliar with this tiny niche of the workforce. ... I think it's one of the most important issues professional musicians face today: educating the general public to the services musicians provide and overcoming misconceptions about the nature of who we are; what we do; and exactly how much effort goes into our craft/art. READ MORE

Last night whilst watching my ROKU I came across Young Hollywood doing a better rendition of WE ARE THE WORLD then that BIEBER intro'd crew so I thought you guys should check that out as well



Lil Mama and Brian McKnight JR getting it in on the low. Enjoy that and give some feedback.....

oh and btw the way our facebook fan page has an official link now so visit and make sure you click the like button http://www.facebook.com/dupesdidit



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The Right To Play

I got this email the other day from Molly Gordon and inside was my certificate for my "Right To Play" as a child like grow up and entrepreneur the balance of work and play is sometimes hard to find so take this message as a little reminder....

Certificate of the Right to Play

By this Certificate, know ye that:

___________________________________ is a lifetime member and in good standing in the Society of Childlike Grownups and is hereby and forever entitled to:

Walk in the rain, smell flowers, blow bubbles, splash in mud puddles, howl at the moon... and do anything else that brings more ...harmony, peace, and life energy to the above named member and to other humans & beings on this planet.

Furthermore, the above named member is officially authorized to frequent all mountain tops, meadows, amusement parks, ... and the many other places where children of all ages come to play, and is encouraged to always remember the motto of the Society of Childlike Grownups:

"You're never too old for recess."

You can order the real deal if you like from www.childlikegrownups.com



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R Les X Fab - You Be Killin Em iN Studio

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Bruno Mars Mug Shot

Its just a damn shame how these talented dudes get caught up in drugs and all that mess... c'mon dude people look up to you and sing your songs... You wanna be a Billionaire so bad that you gotta be in a bathroom with COKE grown up man....

More info here



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Eat Pray Love Event Sept 25. Ft. Ken Hardy

If you are in St.Lucia this week be sure to attend this event brought to you by Moon Man Ent.


Just a preview of pure St.Lucian talent here is Ken Hardy with "Light Up My Night"

"Thank God I'm Black" By Stephen Dantes

If today I ask for God to make me a different race
I’d choose to be black all over again
I love all races just the same
But being me has much to gain;
Maybe slavery wasn’t in vain
Or maybe this time I had shelter from the rain

See yesterday I took the train
From New York to Quebec
To cross the border with my Godfather
And visit dear old Canada
And there were these Asians on board
All young, charismatic and fun

But upon the crossing to the great Maple state
I saw the excitement disappear as tears drew near
Three were taken away and sent back
To wherever, but definitely not Canada
And we felt like they had just robbed us all
As we saw our brothers and sister fall

See today I took the train,
Again
To head back to Penn Station, New York
Yes,
Again.
It was yet another wait station
And this time,
Yet again,
It was Asian
This time, two
They looked Chinese
Maybe Korean
Or Japanese
Shit I can’t even tell cause they all look the same to me.

Then tears of rain,
Again
As he was lead with his female companion
In chains
But definitely not to America
And we all felt the shame
Again
As yet another brother and sister were taken
To suffer much
The pain


Head over to my buddy Stephen Dantes' website to view more of his work.
www.stephendantes.net

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Stuff I Bought on Clearance - Trucker Cap

I am a self admitted M.J. fan drama and all this man had GENERATIONS singing to his songs. So when I walked into HOT TOPIC and I saw this thing on CLEARANCE..... BOOM I just had to have it.

Kayo - Frosh Week

Kayo performance at St. Mary's University frosh week event

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Too Cool Sound Gear - Analogue Tape Glove

Check this out I dont have anything to say but WHOA!!!

New stuff on my IPOD - RIK DA RULA "Mood Swing"

Big ups to my boy RIK (@rikdarula) on the release of his latest mixtape MOOD SWING. Dont waste your time get this now. HERE





For the more news and free downloads join the mailing list NOW

P.S. Rik if you're reading this I better get production credit on the follow up you tell the execs at SD that right away......

Young Talent - Cody Simpson

Say hello to Cody Simpson Just read about this kid in billboard check it him out looks like he has a song with FLO Rida.... Keep your eyes open Cody is coming for Bieber you have been warned



Support this youngn..... follow him on twitter @thecodysimpson

Whilst your at it check out the background story (not) of Bieber's hit "Baby" HERE

Stuff I Bought on Clearance - Bobble Head

War Machine Bobble Head from That FYE Movie store (cant remember the name but the guy was really pushy about me getting a Backstage VIP pass thingy)

Anyways I am a self admitted GEEK and sometimes a GLEEK depends on whose music is being featured so I had to get this and for only $4 bux it will be on top of my speakers in the studio testing the BASS RESPONSE I promise you.....

Stuff I Bought on Clearance - Books

Pizza Anytime: A Healthy Exchanges Cookbook

The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes


CultofLess.com is getting rid of stuff and I'm busy collecting it Check in every now and then to see what I find on clearance and spend my lowly wages on. This may or not help curb my spending but lets give it a shot.

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Maroon 5 Q&A - B.O.B. Coming Soon

I just watched the LIVE Q&A with B.O.B and came across some of the archives of more live Q&A sessions also found my fave band Maroon 5

here is part one



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BIEBER X WEST X RAEKWON X Runaway Love

Yall was waiting for it I wasnt and if I was I would be very disappointed if I catch any of you guys singing this You will get the STARE.... if you know me then you know the STARE

R.City X GO LOW

My VI Family repps extra hard.... I look up to these dudes fa real fa real ENJOY



and word is AKON is PTFAO he is "Putting the F#CKing Album Out!!"

Feel My Love (Instrumental)

Alot of people have been asking if I still make BEATS.... oh do I ever! Fatherhood hasn't gotten the best of me yet it is however the BEST thing that has happened to me..

Check out this one where I didn't do much flipping but I put some drums and strings in and I think this is great use of an ADELE vocal Sample

Shawt Bus Shawty

Take this how you wanna take it but I respect all the dudes that are being clowned on in this video. Call it what you want Talent or Crap these dudes know how to market and promote the product that they got and that is what we call GRUSTLE - Grind + Hustle.

So enjoy the video and buy the music you enjoy not what the radio tells you and think about this if its on the radio there is a reason and the reason is ...... U Shawty!

Court rules in favor of Eminem

This is great news for anyone that sells their music online.

Court ruling could mean millions in online royalties for Eminem, other artists| Detroit Free Press

Eminem probably thought he'd be waking up this morning to focus entirely on his concert tonight at Comerica Park. Instead he got a bit of unexpected news from a federal appeals court in California: some major money could be headed his way. The decision, which one Eminem attorney calls an "earthquake" for the music industry, could transform the online song business and boost the fortunes of untold numbers of artists. http://bit.ly/a6AaPF

Now on the other hand Youtube just got hit hard
AP - A German court ruled Friday that Google Inc.'s subsidiary YouTube LLC must pay compensation after users uploaded several videos of performances by singer Sarah Brightman in violation of copyright laws. http://yhoo.it/cZjGd7

Share and Share Alike

Over the years of me making music I have always been looking for new and innovative ways to share my talent and that of others with the world I have recently been working on a newsletter that will be sent out twice a month to help build awareness and give insight on this music business of ours.

If you are an aspiring artist looking for exposure, or in need of advice feel free to get in touch with me and lets see how far we can take things.

Join the mailing list I will be giving away free instrumentals with each newsletter and those will come in handy for some of the contests and events we have planned for the near future. Thanks for taking the time to visit and stay tuned.


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Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell

This is my book of the month right now Outliers: The Story of Success like other Gladwell books it studies how certain things in life just don't happen. It reveals some of the circumstances that make us all who we are. Check the link out for more info and if you like pick up a copy its well worth the time.

Outliers: The Story of Success

Shayne Ross x New Music Video x I'm In Love With You

Just Got this Video in my inbox couldnt help but share it

Cherry L Mixtape Now Available

Click here to download the Cherry L's "I Make Music"