Austin TX - Recording Academy TX Chapter Open House

So I was in the state capitol last night for the Recording Academy's open house. It was a great mixer where I had the chance to meet & take a picture with the legendary Pinetop Perkins, T-Byrd Gordon, entertainment attorney Catherine Tabor, Exec Director of the Texas Chapter - Theresa Jenkins, Chapter President - Carlos Sosa, Christee Albino (Chapter Assistant), 2-U-Neek from Los Angeles, Mark Somgynari (thanks for the info on sponsorships), DJ Solo and others.

The Exec Director gave me the ok to spearhead bringing the Academy programs and events such as GrammyU & Grammy In The Schools into the Dallas area. I will be working with her to set-up programs to educate artists and to provide better networking opportunites. A 2 1/2 hour drive and I came back with a potential new place to record, opp to produce for a group working with Disney, opp to be a pioneer in music business education, event planner and loads of other opps.

There are so many more things on the horizon for myself and my music endeavors so stay tuned. Pics will be available soon. Holla.

2009 - Is Coming

Another year is coming to an end as a new one is approaching. I'll make a post of all my accomplishments for 2008 in Dec but right now I'm more focused on the major things either in planning or already confirmed for 2009. In Jan I will begin working with the Recording Academy to bring "Grammy in the Schools" to Dallas as well as other Academy-sponsored events, I will be attending the 2009 NAMM Show in Anaheim CA, the Grammy Awards in Feb, releasing both long-overdue albums from myself and Madame Ice and moving closer to my ultimate goals. Over the last few months I've made key connections that will propel me to positions I've never imagined. Becoming a Voting Member of the Academy has opened up alot of connections I would have normally not been accessible to and the information I'm getting has been great.

This year has been progressive and look forward to next year being rewarding. Ok, enough rambling back to work.

I'm back on it ......for real

Just wanted to give an update on the Lil KeKe show next week, got some surprises on some up-coming shows & Grammy Events. Speaking of the Grammys I've recently been talking with the Executive Director at the Texas Chapter about me spearheading some educational events here in Dallas so get ready to "Learn or Die". Been having some very thought-provoking & informational conversations with Myk Willis (CEO of Myxer.com - the ringtone company), Erv Karwelis (Owner of Idol Records - the label that signed P.P.T.) & Tamera Bennett (entertainment attorney & owner of publishing admin Farm-To-Music). Gearing up to release a theme song for a professional athletic team (to be announced very soon) and ready to roll-out the 1st wave of the marketing for both albums.

Right now I'm good. Catch ya on the next post.

Where have you been Smooth?????????

Man it's been awhile since I blogged but I think I will be getting back to it now. Alot has been happening since the last post. The album is still underway - like 1 more track to go. I've become a Voting Member of the Recording Academy aka GRAMMY'S (including a member of the Producers and Engineering Wing), a member of SoundExchange, and a member of the MusicFirst Coalition. I've performed on many shows, been out of town for Grammy Events (just voted for the 1st round of nominations), making some crazy music and just living life (good and bad). More shows are coming up (opening up for Lil KeKe, Kwanzaafest, headliner for "Now or Never" contest which will be having BET/Radio commercials featuring me and my artists, etc.) and more GRAMMY Events coming up in LA, Austin, Houston, etc.

Sleep has not been a friend due to work and music consuming most of my time but I have managed to get out on a date, kick it with a few friends, make some unbelievable connections with major people and find out more about my inner-self (lol). So in closing I've been busy so "Get Off My Back" (my new single - shamless plug). Major announcements coming mid-November about the album, Madame Ice album, new tracks from Shantel, shows and more. Peace.

SO THA WEEKEND OF MAY 30 - JUNE 2

Ya boy went to Hollywood & Los Angeles, CA for the Katt Williams Celebrity Weekend to benefit the Los Angeles Foster Kids (DCFS). It was a great trip. I met Katt Williams, Snoop Dogg, Omarion, Pinky (Clifton Powell), Li Zane, the Lady of Rage (Hey Robin), Steph Jones of DTP, Magic Johnson, Daz & Soopafly of tha Dogg Pound, Kyla Pratt (what a beautiful young woman) and so many more. I took pictures, passed out promo cd and signed autographs. The amount of connections that were mad was unbelievable. Major props to Kuwn Dalini (with Metro Muzik the Union) for sending ya boy out there last minute. Big ups to Annette & Shao-Men of McFarland Enterprises for giving us the opportunity and taking care of me while I was there. Wut up KeeKee, Megadon, Connects... man LA shows much love.

The weekend went so well that I'll be going back out that way for several up-coming events so wait for more information. Meanwhile you can catch ya boy doing his thing Thursdays & Sundays @ Palm Beach (Downtow Dallas - Deep Ellum), Skillman Pub on June 18, in Midland TX on June 20, the 2008 DeSoto Hip-Hop Summit on June 21 and many more shows to be announced. I keep talking about it but the album is still in progress just because I have the time to make it a monster. I'm fighting with the last 3 spots to make sure its well-rounded so look for a release soon unless something major changes. It feels good to focus on myself for a change because I dont have to worry about somebody else not doing what it takes or blaming me for everything. What a beautiful summer it's about to be folks.

I'm getting on it....

I'm making it a mission to really get into the blogging experience now with all of the events I have coming up. I've just been so busy recording the album (I know its taking forever but were really working on getting the best sound possible & the right tracks to set it off), performing (did a show in Waco (saw my boy Tuck hollered at him for a minute), did a few shows at Palm Beach, got shows coming up in DeSoto, Midland, and in Dallas).

Big news will be announced right here on Friday about the 3 shows I have going on out-of-town this weekend. How I came up on this is amazing and I'm still tripping over it. The plane & hotel is taken care of, I'm pressing up the promo cds & finalizing my show discs - YA BOY IS READY.

I have a tenantive dat for the N.O.W. album - July 29 (digital) & August 12 (physical) - that date should be straight but I'm giving myself a 2 week window for pushing it back dependent on how soon I get the artwork done.

Alot has changed in the past 3 weeks from people leaving, being put on hold and new people joining the team. All in all I think the changes have allowed me to get up on my game like never before.

Holla at ya'll FRIDAY before I catch that plane.....................

2008...

The year has been off to a slow start but picking up. I've performed at the MLK Parade After-Party, Palm Beach Club a few times, The Quintessence Lounge (in South Dallas - a crunk after-hours spot), the Kwanzaafest AGAIN with up-coming shows at Palm Beach, the American Airlines Center, Palm Beach, a few local high schools and some actual out-of town events (I'll keep ya posted if ya feel like hitting the road with me).

Were shooting the 1st part of the dual video from me ("100") & Madame Ice ("Fesh Whites") at Palm Beach Club (2816 Main St. Dallas, TX 75226) if you wanna be in the video holla at me.

The album, N.O.W. (No Otha Will) is 2 tracks away from being done - I had to push it back a few times for my medical reasons but I'm good NOW, so I have to keep it moving.

Oh one last thing, ya boy is finally about to get on his mission to get his proper documentation that says he knows what these haters think he doesn't. About to enroll to receive my Professional Certificate of Music Business or my Bachelor's of Science degree in Entertainment Business depending on which school I choose next month. What I already know added with music industry/business professionals knowledge (and one-on-one consulting) - ya'll in trouble NOW. LOL.

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