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Curren$y Vid

2010-03-07T10:34:00Z

Ok Curren$y is really killin it in this video. Everyone, from the old skool heads to new kids gotta admit he's flowin on this. He's got verse 1 and verse 3 and he's really goin in the whole time, but especially on verse 3.

Curren$y ft. Nesby Phips: Prioritize (Beeper Bill) from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Best TV Ever

2010-03-06T10:19:00Z

I had a great time in Spokane last weekend. Kicked it with the fam, watched a ton of movies and soaked up the Olympics. It was real nice watching the Olympics actually. It brought me back to the days of when I was a child and would watch every night of both the summer and winter games.

A special shout out goes to Yu-Na Kim for winning the figure skating championship. Anyone who watched her will always remember her skate. I put that in italics because I'm trying to make it iconic. Actually her skate was already iconic without my help but hey I am just trying to play my part.

The Olympics are very inspiring to me. It is the best athletes in the world and they all love their sport so much. You know they go so hard and it just makes me want to push myself to be better.

Poster Putting Uppers

2010-02-25T11:27:00Z

This is pretty inspiring ya gotta love the promotional hustle that must come with the making music

epic beard man

2010-02-25T11:26:00Z

this vid is crazeee

It's a Wrap

2010-02-24T05:30:13Z

Thanks to everyone who came out to my bday show. It was really fun. Starbucks def was in the building. Shouts to Pacific Game who killed it too, and of course my guy Jay Battle who is really grinding out here and if he sticks with it will definitely have it poppin soon.

My next show is March 25 at The Skylark in West Seattle. Hope to see ya there!

I Want this Shit 4Ever Man

2010-02-24T04:42:00Z

Pretty raw performance here.

Future of Dr. Dre

2010-02-17T07:18:00Z

What? My favorite producer (DRE) producing one of my recent favorite genres of music, (dance) for Lady Gaga...sounds real ill to me!

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Show this Thursday!

2010-02-16T09:40:00Z

My show is this Thursday, which is coincidentally also my birthday. Come out and help me celebrate! It's Free.99. Jello shots are cheap, you can get faded for practically nothin. Jay Battle will be in the building. This will be one for the ages.

Practice

2010-02-14T07:41:00Z

Here is a great vid of Focus, of the Aftermath team, workin in the studio.

Untitled from west coast theory on Vimeo.

Rude Boy Vid

2010-02-14T07:20:00Z

Here is Rihanna's new song, Rude Boy:

What yall think of this one? I'm uncertain about it. I can never decide if I like something right away. Also, when I hate something immediately I generally end up coming around eventually and liking it.

As for this vid, I dunno if I love it or hate it. She definitely got an MIA thing going on with the colors (speaking of MIA, where are you we need you in the game).

Overall, I at least know one thing. I like this song and video way more than her last single, Hard.

Need More Shows

2010-02-10T02:24:00Z

Uh I'm hecka mad cuz I don't have a show coming up until all the way out on march 25. I guess I will just have to keep trying to get more shows but other than that, try to take advantage of my free time and put some music out.

Musically, I just been making beats a ton and while I'm getting better at that, I kind of have the performing bug so it's frustrating I don't have more shows. If you get the feeling that I'm annoyed right now, you are right.

I haven't been updating this blog much and the reason why is I've been working and generally and just not been feeling like blogging. I need to step it up though. I went to Contour last night and saw the homie Luke Rain perform. He did great, even started kickin rhymes in spanish which was cool.

1 Month Down

2010-01-31T16:22:00Z

I can't believe it's been a whole week since I blogged. Time to get back on the blog grizzy.

To follow up with my new years resolution post. We already 1 month into 2010. So all you people sayin' this is "your year," you better get on that cuz 1 month is gone.

On another note, unfortunately my show for the 3rd Thursday of Feb. is still up in the air. I thought it was definite last week when I talked about it on this blog but nah, not quite yet. I'll keep you updated.

As for last week's show, it went great. Thanks to everyone who came out. I always love rockin with a DJ and Battle held it down for me, He's definitely a nice DJ.

Attn: EVERYONE. I'm looking hard for shows so if you got one that has an open spot on it, please book me. Thanks.

Was I A Sinner or a Saint?

2010-01-24T16:35:00Z

Tonight I went to watch Jay Battle spin at Sinners & Saints, which is in Fremont, across the street from Nectar. It's a cool new bar and there were lots of people there, but one strange thing about it is right when you walk in, to the right there are a bunch of couches and even some Lazy Boy chairs so the place kinda looks like a living room.

Eh this pic doesn't do my comment justice. It doesn't really look like a living room. I found it online, maybe it was mis-labeled and this isn't a pic of the same bar but...what the hell I'll leave the photo up.

I don't know if I was a sinner or a saint while I was kickin it tonight but I'm thinking the latter. I passed out a bunch of flyers and, best of all, got booked for a Feb. show at...Sinners & Saints!

You can also find Jay spinning at my show tonight at Nectar.

The Games Up North

2010-01-19T12:13:00Z

The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver and one important tradition they will uphold is the Olympic Truce. The mission of the Olympic Truce is to work for peace, friendship and international understanding. The truce urges humankind to put an end to war and embrace one another as the world comes together to participate in the games.

The Olympic Truce is a sacred Greek tradition, beginning in the 8th century BC. While Athens organized the first modern Olympic games in 1896, it wasn't until 1993 that the United Nations wanted its member states to observe the Olympic Truce. In 1994 their request was granted during the winter games in Lillehammer, Norway. It was during these games that the International Olympic Committee visited Sarajevo, showing its support for the conflict-torn country.

At the end of July 2000, the International Olympic Committee founded the Olympic Truce Centre, to serve as a headquarters for the Olympic Truce. The Centre Administrative Headquarters is located in Athens, where the board works to promote the peaceful principles of the Olympic games.

Jan. 24th Show

2010-01-13T11:12:00Z

Hope you can make it out to this.

Logic Pro- Key Commands Tutorial

2010-01-13T10:39:00Z

When running the music production software Logic Pro, the most efficient way to work is by using Key Commands. These are shortcuts, allowing you to accomplish tasks by pressing only one key. This is far easier than scrolling through the various menus such as Preferences, Tools, etc.

The nice thing about Key Commands is you can tailor them to your own liking. For example, you can set it up so “R” always initiates record. This way, instead of having to click the mouse on on the red record button, you only need to tap “R” on your keyboard.

The steps to assign Key Commands are simple:

1) Choose Logic Pro>Preferences>Key Commands.
2) In the Command section is a list of commands such as Play, Pause, Record or Fast Forward.
3) Select a command, in this example we will use Record.
4) To the right of the Command section, click the button that reads “Learn by Key Label.” This button will now be gray, indicating that it is selected.
5) Press the desired key. In this case, to make “R” the key command for Record, press the key “R.”

The “R” key will now always initiate Record.

Living By Routine

2010-01-10T10:05:00Z

Every year as December winds down, people begin to settle on a new years resolution. Resolutions are as common as fireworks, but unfortunately usually come to an end soon after the light show dies. This is a terrible thing, as New Years resolutions are one of the best ways for people to better themselves as well as those around them. Whether one strives to volunteer more hours to charity, or simply lose a few pounds, a serious resolution is an important, positive act that shows strength of character.

When a resolution is fulfilled, it can be an inspiration to everyone around them. The mood of achievement is set and a kind of positive energy bursts forward. This is because someone who accomplishes their goals is content, and happiness wishes happiness on others.

For this reason it is crucial to make a new year's resolutions, and then take it seriously. Everyone who sticks to their goals will become a better person and be an inspiration to others. A cycle of good energy ensues, momentum that can be downtrodden by neither laziness nor gossip. It is a chain of motivation that continues from one person to the next, between family members, friends and finally reaching out to complete strangers.

Often times, people don't see the importance of keeping resolutions or worse, they stop making them altogether. This is sad because it means one has quit trying. They are living by routine, going through the motions of daily life without expectations for anything more.

Even if one doesn't make an “official” resolution, it is important to have something to strive for. This can be anything, a longing for wealth and stability, a better way of life or the desire to treat others with respect. Whatever the goal is, it's crucial that people set one and then stick to it. This shows both motivation and ambition, an attitude that rubs off on others and ultimately makes the world a better place.

It's Twenty 10, Time to Stop F'in Around

2010-01-05T13:11:00Z

I'm hard at work mixing down some new material I recorded at the spot. The main reason why it has taken me so long to put out new music is cuz I decided to produce my own ish, so f course I had to learn how to make beats. It has taken forever just to get decent, but I'm enjoying the process, so it's all good.

Then I decided to record myself, which is an entirely new set of skills to develop. I'm finally getting close to putting out new music. I can feel it's about to happen, I'm just not sure when.

I have a song I'm mixing right now, hopefully it ends up sounding good. Then I'll probly get someone else to master it...and then make it available to the public.

I have no interest in learning how to master. Production and mixing are difficult enough.

I've been trying to decide if I want to put a new CD out but instead I think I'm gonna start dropping singles and short little EPs, like 3 song EPs. It's super expensive to put out a CD and besides, the single format is pretty much taking over music anymore.

This Wed- Brothers From Another

2010-01-05T13:05:00Z

My show is quickly approaching. It's this Wed. at Studio 7. I've talked alot about the headliner on the bill, Shankbone, but I want to give some shine to the other cats rockin the show. They're called Brothers From Another. They're young, on the come up, and they seem pretty hungry.

They got a new record out called the Too Soon? EP.

download here

Next Show- Jan 6

2009-12-31T11:20:00Z

My next show is next Wed. at Studio 7. Unfortunately, the flyer was made long before I got added to the bill so I'm not on it. I'm tryin to get a new one made...we'll see how that goes.

That's right I'm rockin with Shankbone, Jan. 6. Studio 7. I am a fan of shankbone, they make fun music and their live show kinda kicks ass. This is gonna be a fun one.