Ohhhhh ANOTHER FINAL FRIDAY (MAY)

We were back at Final Fridays for the 9th Anniversary - here are the pics. Big ups to Viz, Fatz & Kuwn for putting us down once again. We're becoming regulars in 2009. LOL.

A long time......

I haven't posted a blog in a few months.....because I've been so busy. I've turned 30, been out of town performing, finished the album and did a bonus cd, been featured in the DFW Quick twice, nominated to become a Governor of the Grammy Texas Chapter, hosted a workshop/performed at the 5th Annual DeSoto Hip Hop Summit and been asked back for the 2nd Annual Katt Williams celebrity baskeball game and wrote the official theme song for it. Who knew a kind gesture would turn into me having magazine write-up, radio interviews and even an opening & ending performance at the game (I'm on right before Kelly Price doing the National Anthem - thats huge). Alot has been going on and looks to continue to be doing such so I'm just grateful for those around me helping and supporting and even those still hating.

FORGOT - PICS from our FINAL FRIDAY .......

Were featured on the Dallas Observer site. Thanks to Gloria "GLO" Levario for all of the great pics and using our pics on the site. GO GLO. LOL.

What is up.........

Well enjoyed my birthday very much. Went out to Brooklyns, had a party at the house and made a "CLASSIC"-"HIT"-"RADIO READY", R&B song in the studio.

I've been on the grind doing more GRAMMY events, preparing for the DeSoto Hip Hop Summit, performing at Final Fridays & the Lounge as well as up-coming shows at Palm Beach, handling paperwork by registering my radio singles with BMI, BDS & Mediabase.

Things are kicking into gear with the promotion of my album, alot of networking opps have came about and just movement period.

ME IN THE NEWS

So I've been sick for the last few weeks but I'm good now. How about I'm reading the DFW Quick this morning - low & behold there is a WRITE-UP ON ME. Thanks to Delano Washington for giving me a plug in regards to my voting in this years' Grammy Awards (which because of my illness I had to miss but going to the other events surrounding it has been fun) and he plugged my up-coming album, N.O.W. (No Otha Will). Its a small article but it's a start to really promoting myself and my project. Lets see what's next for ya Boy.

N.O.W. - THE ALBUM IS DONE

Yes, after all my talking and planning and updates - ITS DONE. All tracks are recorded, mixed & mastered. I did all of the lead and background vocals with the exception of having Big XL, Madame Ice & my cousin Roshada Taylor doing some backgrounds on a couple of songs. I wrote all of the tracks , produced half of them and helped mix all of them. I'm really proud of the work that me and Dano (co-producer/engineer) put into this album. Its a great reflection of my lyricism, vocals, production, performance, image, attitude and business. Here is the official tracklisting:

1. “Already Bro”
2. “N.O.W.”
3. “100”
4. “Already Gone”
5. “I Know”
6. “Get Off My Back” (feat. Big XL)
7. “I Want U”
8. “I’ve Been”
9. “I’ma Call U”
10. “Bet Ya Can’t”
11. “Get Grown”
12. “Free”
13. “Low”
14. “Somethin 4 U”
15. “Waistline”
16. “Wut It Is”
17. “On Tha Corner”
18. “One More Chance”
19. “How U Care”
20. “See U Lose”

Executive Producer: LaJohn “Smooth D.” Manoy
Associate Producer: Michael “Big XL” Allen
A&R Direction: The Execs
Management: Forever Management
Publishing: Johna’s Future Publishing/Emortul Music (BMI) & others
Album Production: “The Emortul Men” (Smiley Boy & Dano)
Live Instrumentation: Dano for Book ‘Em Dano Productions
(Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass & Piano)
Art Direction: LaJohn D. Manoy for Em-Print
(Publishing, Media & Graphics)
Art Design: TBA for TBA Graphics
Photography: Charles Reece for Charles Edwards Photography
Videography: Adam Lowe for Lowe Budget Cinematics
Music Supervisor & Head Engineer: Danny “Dano” Coleman
for Book ‘Em Dano Productions
Recording Engineers: LaJohn “Smiley Boy” Manoy & Michael “Big Man” Allen
Tracks were recorded @ "Dano’s House" & “Emortul Plane Studio” (Dallas, TX)
All tracks were mixed & mastered @ "Dano’s House" (Dallas, TX)
by Dano & Smiley Boy

www.smoothd.com / www.emortulz.com
(C)(P) 2003-2009, Emortul Entertainment
(a Project Emortul LLC company – www.emortul-project.com)
1431 Stella Ave. Dallas, TX 75216
Manufactured & Distributed by Cop That Manufacturing & Distribution.
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this recording
is prohibited by Federal Law and subject to criminal prosecution.


Were in the process of finishing the artowrk so as soon as it's done I will post the cover (maybe even the whole layout). Music from the album will start popping up online this weekend so visit the links at the bottom of this page to hear the latest. Holla

Staying Busy...

Look at me staying on top of this blog thang for a change. Man I'm tired but loving having too many things going on at one time.

I've been invited to help coordinate the 2009 "I Got Soul" Conference & the 6th Annual DeSoto Hip Hop Summit - I'm bringing my Grammy affiliation to help boost the education & public presence of both events.

Looks like my travel plans are filling up - Feb (Grammy Awards & Twista's Official After Party (Los Angeles,Ca), Grammy Chapter Office (Austin,TX)), March (19th Annual Urban Network Music-Entertainment & Marketing Summit (Industry Hills,CA)), April (Grammy U Summit (Austin, TX), May (One Stop Shop - Producers Conference (Phoenix,AZ)) & July (Katt Williams Celebrity Basketball Game (USC - Los Angeles,CA)). I'm expecting a few more events to pop up in between these dates - WHY IS CALIFORNIA LIKE MY TOP TRAVEL PLACE RIGHT NOW. Big ups to Hunnid Racks for putting me on to these events - that's what a great sponsor is supposed to do folks.

Just keeping ya'll up-to-date on things.................wait MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT NEXT.

2009.........N.O.W.

I was going to start off at the beginning of the year listing New Years esolutions, talkign about 2008 and all that other "its a new year" mess but... Why. 2009 is finally here and its been going great thus far. I'm just focused on execution becasue the dreams & plans have been in place for years. I've ran off the slackers, hushed the haters and enforced my "real" friendships which has freed me mentally, emotionally and financially.

The album that had been so many years in the making is done. Writing, producing, recording, mixing and mastering is complete. I took a hard look into my past projects and came up with tracks that truly represented me and that could cater to my target audience as well as existing fans. I was able to write, sing, rap, produce, mix and oversee everything, all the vocals are me (even the backgrounds except the track with my lil cousin & the one with XL), I choose or made the beats - I have no complaints. There is so much diversity on the album and even live instrumentation. "N.O.W." (No Otha Will) will be officially dropping March 9, 2009 (03.09.09) which is my 30th birthday (yes I'm that old but luckily I dont look it, lol.)

Ive applied for a position as a Governor for the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammys)- I'll be in LA in Feb to attend the awards (on the VIP list for Twista's after party). Cali is showing me alot of love including an energy drink company based out of Oakland named Hunnid Racks that is now an official sponsor for my label (What's up Nette). Back at home I've been asked to come in as a coordinator to several Grammy events, The "I Got Soul" conference, the DeSoto Hip-Hop Summit and other events with Metro Muzik the Union (what's up Kuwn).

Now that the album is done and were about to start the promotions for it - I will be out in the streets, clubs, tv, radio stations, online (especially this blog) - basically showing the world who I am and what I do. The people need to see an artist/executive who is doing everything the right & professional way yet still making some great music.

Stay tuned for updates.