CYoung is DEFINITELY playing his role in this duo.
Man is on a serious grind.
Special shouts to his muse, Doja Cat.
And my new girlfriend, StarBaddie (not as new as fate would allow me to believe, but whatever).
Check it out, yawl!!!
#beseated
The title is a quote from a DJ Nick interview back in 2019.
So... last year, I went on an #IndependentMediaBlitz. Now, a media blitz is when an artist does interviews with MANY different outlets in one day. I posted on Twitter/X that I wanted to do interviews with StarChasers. And some good relationships came of it (shouts to Jay Kasai). Still, I managed to knock out about 10 different interviews. Some are online, some are probably in a secret stash somewhere.
This year, I am ordering my releases THE SAME WAY THE BUSINESS DOES. Every month, a new release, with teasers of music to come later in the year. In fact, Sonic Movie 3 determines how much music you get from me. Will it drop on Christmas? No matter when the movie drops, you can bet on a deluge of music from myself.
I would love to collaborate more with my StarChasers. I just need more money. My current price is $600 for a 16-bar verse, and $1000 for an exclusive CH instrumental. $1200 for both. It sounds like a lot, but for what the music is worth and the effort that goes into it, it's really not much.
On the phone with StarChaser Screwheili. A collaborator of sorts, as he drops Screw tapes of classic, rare records. Check him out! youtube.com/screwheili
I'm around, y'all.
#beseated
I lose my nerve when you come to mind.
I lose all words when you come to mind.
So I had to make sure you only come to mind, time to time.
And you fit in that pocket.
You make it make sense to miss you.
And since missing you, I've been missing.
I take my time healing, and filling the void.
That you left.
Just by hanging up the phone.
When you come to mind, I am void of words.
Just left with a Kool-Aid smile and the desire for a hug.
Hug me, baby!!!
#beseated
I do plan on going live today (@ 12). No frets. And yes, there is a song for this month. As with both, massive strategy goes into it. I just want to give my StarChasers what the game's been missing. lol almost a hint, but I have no Juelz content in my library or agenda (other than in my mind and heart, like with the rest of Dip Set).
No word yet on my cholesterol, but my next doctor's visit is in a few months. Until then, I'm eating less (I usually eat when I'm depressed or high; bad combo and timing) and walking more. There's a workout spot in the building I'm moving into, literally right next door to my apartment. So I'll be working out and going live from the gym. I'm still taking my meds (no matter how tired they make me) and seeing a therapist. Music is no longer my only outlet for pain.
I got my Retroid Pocket to work again, so I'll be playing oldschool video games in my spare time. Definitely been inspired in the last few days to make some VGM-esque music. My music is already in 7.8 bits, which makes it hard to decipher what's a synth and what's a sample. The beauty of illusion, ya know?
Love IS on the horizon for me. I'm just more mature than EVER before, so I'm going to appreciate this one more than the others. As delicate as the situation is, I can't afford to be insensitive or even remotely close to chauvinistic. My needs come second to hers. Music is The Sun in our eyes. I love her for understanding the grind it takes to be ...even CONSIDERED nowadays, no less considered one of the greats.
Also no word yet on a deal. Not tryna rush it and get a bum deal. Also, I'm not in a hurry to be told what to do with my music. Enjetic signed a deal, but didn't read that in the contract they put a strict "No Sampling" clause. Not my loss, but I put in a lot of work for an EP that HE wanted to do for this deal, only to have my work be replaced by someone else. He says he's not gonna drop it, but only time will tell.
Shouts to #SuperTightWoody. A collab is in the works, as of this morning. No telling where things can go, but all signs are pointing up... holla back, Double OD!!!
Aight. Enough of the Reading Rainbow.
See y'all Live @ 12!!!
In a matter of days now, I will get the keys to my new apartment! I'm proud of myself for sticking with the program and not going AWOL (Absent Without Leave, for those who don't know) or getting TOO deep into substances.
I won't lie, the temptation was great to do the hard stuff. All of my friends are dooinit, it's VERY accessible, and I'm curious about particular highs. Still, for the most part, I stayed away from the hard stuff. And whatever money I make goes into my music, weed, and things EBT doesn't cover in stores.
Again, the last live saw me pretty fucked up (just weed tho) and, according to many, it wasn't a good look. I think y'all have to let me know if I'm the Scott Pilgrim of Hip-Hop. Meaning, the unlikely good guy in the story. It's hard, because I can see my influence all through modern music. From the drug use to suicide talk to freestyling proper. If they're watching me, they would make stronger records. My image is in my control, and I put my control into music.
I know that makes sense. Because it's a practice of mine.
I embody the spirit of 1920s Harlem musicians, 1960s California beatniks and 1980s Cleveland rockstars. My life is my music. My life is IN my music. As well as many concepts from the ancient. Times WELL beyond the 1920s.
The pain and struggle is real.
I'm on of few musicians left, that are not plugged in, with many resources to connect with.
Peace to TheRootsCrew (?uesto, Riq, R. Angry).
I haven't been blogging a lot because I'm still getting settled in. I had to get my monthly injection, adjusted my meds, and get used to jet lag. So that's why I haven't been on here. But I didn't forget. About shit. lol I'm just budgeting my time.
I'll be record-label ready in no time.
Question arrises and remains...
I've always had a special place in my heart for my daughters unborn. Tomorrow is the FIRST inbred daughter of mine. As sweet as I imagine her to be, I know she's got a bitchy side. I can verify that this is because I'm not fully in her life.
Danger (or Danja) is the second born from being inbred. She's louder than Tomorrow, and a bit sneaky, but she's a good girl.
I never would've thought I'd have to deal with a fast Tomorrow. And I always thought Danger was fast and ANTI me.
Their mothers don't know what hit 'em. Lmao
So...
#TeanNightmare is Danger's squad (younger brothers and sisters). Their mother is The Almighty DRE (Dr. Dre), and they ALREADY have a track record/history in the music business.
#TheTokyoFive is Tomorrow's squad (younger brothers and sisters). Their mother is Timbo the King (swear to God), and they are MONSTERS with their respective instruments.
Because they are HERE and WALKIBG THE EARTH, I won't get into graphic details.
But I got that #SuperSperm!, so likely, if you hear a song you like that ISNT by me, TRUST it's one of my kids.
Which doesn't mean that ALL of you lil niggas are my seeds. Beware.
You were warned.
DADDY LOVES YOU, CHILDREN!!!!!!
#beseated
Apparently, there was some backlash about the latest Live @ 12 w/ Sha-leik.
I was too high.
Well, I got a lot of work down, was celebrating being back HOME, AND was with a long time friend. I deserved a tree break. We smoked A LOT before I went live, and my caffeine high was coming down. Plus I been moving around the city like mad.
My fatigue was justified.
And I STILL recorded a joint with Sha. Whether he keeps it or not is up to him.
As you heard, his production is more R&B these days. And he HAS hits (with me) that are hip-hop.
We both are fighting The Curse of The Pink Lavalamp (which is a real thing).
We've both grown since TPL. I'm darker, he's smoother. But there's no doubting the QUALITY of our individual music.
Bash (Sebastian Acevedo) may get down with us. Hiero (from Brooklyn) may get down as well. But me and Sha came too far to let anything get between us.
Including some of NY's finest herb.
Knock it off, y'all. I enjoy my weed high.
#beseated
Man. New York never felt better. I swear I love this city. A lot of people recognized me (!) and showed me love. Like... A LOT of people. I think NY and I have this understanding where, I do it big with the rest of the world, and treat NYC like it's my mama's house.
I CREATIVELY wild out in the city. I'm never disrespectful.
Harlem was LIT. Didn't see anyone I recognize outside (--Aliens!!!), but there were a lot of folks playin the block. They recognized me, said wassup... nothing too major. I did hear "THERE HE IS!" and "HE'S HERE!" a lot. Got a chance to link up with Paris (P Dunner), Sha-leik and VK. School was closed this week (didn't know that). I also got a chance to see Uncle G and My Grandma!!! I would've been CRUSHED if I came all the way here and didn't see them...
I just want to say, I love this city, and I plan to rep to the fullest wherever I go. Even if that means to show Diddy some love on the west coast (hint).
More to say, just waiting on my flight. Can't really write under these conditions.
It's not a rumor. I am indeed in New York. I am laying low, but shout out to Ruff Ryders for holdin me down in the hood (when I do go). Much love to them.
It started raining when I touched down.
A sign of the divine.
It would be nice to be recognized on the train by someone, so be on the look out for me in the city.
I miss LA. I can accept it as my new home now.
I LOVE NEW YORK!!!!!!
Maybe that's not enough.
So I'm just gonna hold NYC/Harlem down wherever I go.
That means.... I... shine all the time!
Check it out!
Is Curtis Mayfield really David Bowie?
"Sounds asinine, yeah I know..."
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