The Invasion Continues

Lately, a lot of people have been hitting me up because they're just discovering the British Invasion. Some are close friends, while others are fans from half-way across the globe. To be honest, I think I've taken for granted how far its reached. I find songs uploaded on YouTube, my inbox has messages from people in Germany, Sweden, and London, and its even become the theme music to pro athletes. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and it means a lot to me. So I'd like to thank everyone that has listened, put somebody on to it, or just appreciated the music! Thank you



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Dazed and Confused

As I pack my bags and prepare to spend the holidays with my sister, I'm not very festive. As I look back on '09, I'm actually sort of sad. On one end, I saw my visibility skyrocket because of a controversial music video. I recently dropped a project which is receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback within days of it's release. Best of all, I have a new nephew. That's alot to be happy about. On the other end however, I see fragments of past friendships and relationships that defined a huge part of my decade. Friends became associates and significant others became strangers. It's tough...

I guess I have to embrace this new space I'm in. I see glimmers of light breaking through the door, but I'm frightened to go in. I ask myself, "Have I become complacent and a shell of my former self?" Most people that have known me for a while would probably describe me as an outgoing, ambitious, and free spirited individual. However, I don't know where or when that changed.

Now I find myself re-learning things I once knew. I'm re-learning how to be hungry. I'm re-learning how to love. I'm re-learning alot...

As I write this, I'm suddenly overcome by a feeling of optimism. This is funny... comical even. What started out as a somewhat depressing and random post has slowly morphed into something inspirational; at least from this writer's perspective. Deep down, I'm excited for what the future holds. I've seen more success with the aforementioned projects in a few months than I've seen in a long time. I went out recently, and was reminded of the lasting impression I left on very influential people. If anything, I had an incredible weekend with 2 people that reminded me of what happiness, love, and kindness look like. Thank y'all. It's on.

I need to pay attention to my own music more often because "I've got a ticket to success and it's one way... I'm taking off with no baggage." I just needed to vent...bare with me

The British Invasion Has Begun

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No Baggage

yeah... I'm late in posting my own music. Here's the last leak off of The British Invasion, "No Baggage" feat. BK Cyph, which drops on Dec. 18th

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Truth...

In a previous blog entry, I used a quote which I think should be used again. So here it goes...

"Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time."
-- Sara Paddison

Here's another personal joint I never leaked

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Growing Pains

The last 24 hours of my life have been the most tumultuous in recent memory. I can't remember feeling so much inner turmoil, confusion, and a cluster fuck of other emotions all at once. However, I am inspired. I've been meaning to blog about this for a while, but never got around to it. Not sure I'm in the mood to do it now, but I can say that I find solace in the fact that I'm planning the most epic release for any of my projects. The British Invasion is THAT deal, and I think a lot of people will be surprised. Beyond that, I think I've created my greatest body of work thus far. I also enjoy the fact that my own music is inspiring me. Typically I find inspiration in other music because I'm a still a fan, but these days listening to my own songs have been therapeutic. It's weird, but it confirms I'm doing something right. I'm living vicariously through myself....JOKES!!! I'll leave you with few quotables in addition to a few songs.

"You don't control my destiny, so I figured why let'em get the best of me. Haters tried to play me like a checker piece, but I'm more strategic. It's more like chess to me." me - "Keep On" from The British Invasion

"And as for the critics, tell me I don't get it. Everybody could tell you how to do it, they never did." Jay-Z "Already Home"

Here's an unreleased joint

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Wonderwall

So my 2nd leak off the British Invasion has been making it's rounds on the net. You can listen and download it for FREE

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"Brooklyn Boy, I Am Home Right Now"

so I've leaked the 1st song from my new project, The British Invasion. It's a mash up produced by the homie Silver, re-imagining ADELE's "Hometown Glory". It's getting around on the net, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Please download it and tell a friend.

download: HERE

The DL Vol. 1

So I've been meaning to start posting music that I feel deserves to be heard, and here are 2 mixtapes from fam and "Official Co-Sign" alum

BK Cyph - Rhymes are Easy, Life is Hard
The homie Cyph drops a dope mixtape. Joints to check out: "Never Sold Crack", "The Voice", "Different Over Here", and "Going Back"
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Graphic - Good Morning America
So I already told you about this a few days ago. Joints to check out: "Energy!", "Summa", "Gut Feelin", and "Not Gonna Last Forever"
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Offical Co-Sign Vol. 8

Guess who's back? Yeah I know he got the co-sign already, but the homie Graphic. Not only is one of the most talented producers I know, but he's always been one of the best rappers I know. I think he prematurely retired from spitting, but its good to see him back. There are very few people that I truly consider friends, let alone family, but he's one of them. Give it a listen, and pass the word along... its dope

My personal favs: "Energy", "Gut Feelin", "Summa", and "Not Gonna Last Forever"

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There's no link to the download besides Datpiff, but I may re upload to sharebee

Guess Who's Got the 1st Song....

on the mixtape? I do BITCHES!!!! Yup, it's the future featured along side rare and exclusive demos of B.I.G, Jay, and Kane. It's the DJ Mike Nice Brooklyn Bull$h!t Mixtape. "If you don't know, now you know.."



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How Do You Measure A Person's Character?

In recent weeks I been reassessing the relationships I've built with people I consider friends, acquaintances, and everyone else in my circle. In an attempt to start '09 the right way, I figured it was necessary to not only look at others, but also myself.

I've always told myself that if you have a friend, and you know they're a liar, you can't be mad when you catch them in a lie. You simply have to accept them for who they are, and just be cautious. Point is, you can't change people. Does that mean you should never trust them or they're "bad" people? Well this is the very question I've been contemplating lately.

For instance, for many years my father and I had a very tumultuous relationship. To be quite honest, I'm not quite sure it could've been considered a relationship. I documented the entire ordeal in a song called "Daddy Dearest" many years ago. To make a long story short, after returning from a school retreat, I came home to a partially empty house. He had moved out, but what made it all the more difficult was the fact my mother had died a few months prior. So here am I am at 16 without any parents.

After everything happened, as would be expected, I held a lot of resentment towards my father. Somewhere along the line, I realized I needed to stop holding negative feelings towards him. The strange thing is, around the same time, he came back in my life. I guess he realized his mistakes, and figured it was time to make amends. Truthfully I don't know, but as it stands now, we have a great relationship.

My point is, do you judge a person purely on the basis of their actions? In certain instances you can, but most times, no. It wouldn't be fair unless you looked at all the factors that contributed to their actions. In the instance of my father, I think to myself, here is a man that realized his mistakes, accepted accountability, and made a conscious effort to rectify the situation. Does that mean his actions weren't F'd up. No, but how can I not look at everything in totality. So I've never outright articulated it, but I forgave him.

I say all of this because I'm once again reminded that you can't measure a person purely on what they do or don't do, but how willing they are to accept accountability for their actions. So I'll leave with this quote by Sara Paddison, “Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time.”

Just In Case You Missed It...

Here's the heat rock produced by my man the RL featuring myself, BK Cyph, and Mickey Factz.
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My New Election'08 Song "Destiny"

Download it, and tell a friend. Hopefully you've already exercised your right...
Whether you agree with my views on the song or not, exercise your Constitutional right!!!

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Class Is In Session Ep. 2

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Class Is In Session Ep. 1

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The Instant Classic

Its finally here. So sit back, relax, vibe out, and enjoy the wonderful sounds. It will soon be available on Itunes, and all other major podcasts sites for your mp3 player convenience. Until then, preview my incredible homage to golden era Hip-Hop. 1

I'm Back MotherSuckas !!! For The 3rd Time

I have not forsaken you...HAHAHAHA. Here's one of the freestyles from my upcoming "Instant Classic" mixtape, which will be available any day now. "Here we go yo, here we go yo, so what, so whats, so whats the scenario?" Enjoy

I'm Back MotherSuckas !!! Again !!!!

so I promised I would be back soon, and voila !!! I'm here. For your listening pleasure here is a new freestyle from my forthcoming mixtape, The Instant Classic. I personally think I went in, and DAMN its 38 bars straight. Peep how I said...

"caught a deal but I'm not chasing labels no more
Cause they couldn't play my game, now I'm home court
but that was just a launch pad, I'm a pole vault.
Its the season finale, so I'm a show off"

get it?? Its the season finale, so I'm a show off!!! HAHAHAHA

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