So I spoke with Stik Braxton. We exchanged numbers, all is love. Admittedly, I'm closer to Mike than Stik. Probably because I spoke to Mike more often, and likely because he is a fellow MC/lyricist. But I spoke to Mike (since speaking to Stik and writing the 2 blog posts). I can say that though I disagreed with the review, I didn't say anything to burn the bridge between us in my review. And Mike saw this and somewhat applauded it.
There is a way of disagreeing without making it a thing of war.
Words hurt. And when used without discretion, they can injure deeply. They know I'm sensitive about my work, but they also hold me to a VERY high standard. Won't lie, I like that. I've made MANY projects since the inception of this podcast, and I've taken notes about what they do and don't like. I can see that they like they simple yet soulful approach, and they are turned off by the complex, rock star approach. I can use this to make my music better, or I can feel like they're hating and keep going left.
I hope you feel me, Baddie. Because you're beautiful.
(verse 1)
I've been workin'! I've been certainly workin'! Workin' to be a certain star. For certain a star, but not certain of my stardom. Dumb as a star. Because I'm not certain. But there's about 8 reasons why I'm not flirtin' with anybody. I'm trying to be certain. Perfectly. Imperfect. My perfection blurting AT ME! Unhappy! (her) "What are you gettin' at, Daddy? Get the money!" (me) "How about I create the money!" (her) "How about you stay away from me, you creating bastard! You end up locked up and fucked up because of your mind, I'm not the problem!And I walk away!" So I stay away from the dime. And make time.
(chorus)
So much for falling in love.
I'm just chasing the high.
Who's into falling in love? The end is nigh.
Who's into falling in love? Feel me? Good-bye!
(verse 2)
Big Boss Man! Ted DiBiase got enough dough to hold me down, but I got enough flow and sound to hold him down to the ground. Like, "Freeze! Where you get the money from, dummy? Not from love... oh no! You got some love from The Gotham Bug? You got love for The Gotham Bug?" Who got love for the Gotham Bug? Is it the pot I dug? You got love for the pot? You got love for the Gotham Doug? (Doug Morris laughs and says) "A-ha! You know you got A LOT of love from me!" Love cums money when you love the root of the tree... but who is he? Who are you to me? Just another tool with jewelry. You gettin' lost!
(chorus)
So much for falling in love.
I'm just chasing the high.
Who's into falling in love? The end is nigh.
Who's into falling in love? Feel me? Good-bye!
(verse 3) Now it's just you and I. Walking through the bluest sky... on the ground. Blue on the ground. The white of the cloud, on the ground. We walking around, nothing profound to see. But pain profound to feel. And I found your heel! I'm on the back of your heel, trying to heal from the freezing tundra outside. The thunder wondering why I doubt my mind at times. I lost my mind, but I'm beside you. Behind you. Losing my mind, trying to guide. Are you losing your mind while you're trying to define me? Do you find me grimey? Do you understand me, mami? Papi and Pedro! Oh my God! What do I need to know? Then say so, while I wave below. With major dough.
(chorus) So much for falling in love.
I'm just chasing the high.
Who's into falling in love?
The end is nigh.
Who's into falling in love?
Feel me?
Good-bye!
Notes: I was rapping while reading Tarot (for this song).
StarBaddie witnessed me create an entire crystal mansion while we were on a highway together. This, before I got arrested. Basically, CREATING is illegal.
As you read the lyrics, ask questions. Email me. charleshamiltonreturns@gmail.com
I felt some kinda way about the review of "Electronic Christmas", so I hit up Stik Braxton. Long story short, just because it got a Robotnik rating doesn't mean it's a bad project. It's just unlikely that they will listen to it on their OWN time in the future. I can respect that. There's just particular details that make this album more listenable than... really, anything else out.
Still waiting to hear from Mike. Who said I sound like an emo Ja Rule... lol I'll get his ass for that. Pause.
but yeah. I don't think they're out to GET me with these reviews. Maybe they are trying to show me something about my very art. I can learn from them, ya know?
^ ^ ^ Normally, I would just post an episode of StarChaser Central Podcast and let anyone dissect what's being said. And generally, whether good or bad review, I accept the review and use it to improve myself. Stik and Mike are good people and their opinion is to be trusted.
However, I can't accept this review.
ElecXmas got a Robotnik rating, which is the lowest rating you can give a project (according to the SCCP rubric).
The details aren't given. I sampled Curtis Mayfield's "Roots" album, as well as a few Depesche Mode songs. It was the 3rd part of a series where I bear my soul in Elektro, for the sake of saving Hip-Hop. The whole album was filmed by StarBaddie, of whom most of the love songs were about. I was STILL a part of the system, as I was being held at a halfway house. Yes, StarChasers paid for the album.
Mike Jackson said he didn't like that I exhausted "Gothic Bug", "Gotham Bug", "Gotham Doug" and "Gothic Doug" (from "Gettin' the It"). Well, Doug Morris is a HIGH ranking executive in the music business. He also happens to love my music. We ALSO have a mutual friend, in Jimmy Iovine.
Stik wasn't a fan of the singing on the album. To be expected, really. You either sing every note with passion or get someone else to do it. I just feel like they OVER-listened to it, finding whatever flaws they can to detract from the album. It's like this... NO ONE MAKES THE MUSIC I MAKE. And if they do, it's AFTER THEY HEARD THE MUSIC I MAKE. I think the novelty factor is what they're forgetting about. Key word: novelty.
Like Disco Duck.
It's not even a weed or liquor thing at this point. HAVE FUN, when you listen to my music. I'm not DoeChii. The effort you see isn't visual. All musical.
But then again, when is too much not enough?
We'll find out on the next episode of StarChaser Central Podcast.
And Stik and Mike, don't take my response to y'all video as some kind of hate. I love you guys. I just know more about the music than I'm alluding to. I want to SEE what you guys have to say about the music, before I SAY what there is to see.
