HAPPY BIRTHDAY Macklemore!

Once upon a time...back in my earlier Seattle Hip Hop days...I kept hearing about this rapper named Macklemore...I heard a few songs from him...and Really wanted a cd...but I never ever seemed to be able to run into him to get it...One day Neema was recording with Macklemore so I had Neema buy a cd for me... Ever sense the first time listening to his cd I was a fan...


Fast forward about a few years I have had the pleasure to watch Macklemore grow as an artist...I have been able to see him perform at small venues with barely anybody in attendace... I've seen Sir Mix A Lot pass Macklemore the torch...at one of his 3 soldout showbox (market shows) I've seen him hop off stage at bumbershoot (performing w/ Grynch) and about 50 or so kids rushing him for an autograph... Macklemore always gives his all while on stage...and doesn't just go up there and rap this man puts on a show...


When I was sitting in the airport and cracked up the latest XXL magazine and seen Macklemore more in it...it almost brought tears to my eyes because I was so happy for him and his accomplishments...


Keep it going brother... you've got a fan for life over here...

This is my favorite Macklemore song ever...It has helped me get through a real tough time in life...

CROOKED I SHOW 4/3 NECTAR LOUNGE SEATTLE,WA

Jay Barz performs "match" off of his new E.P dropping tomorrow (4.20) get it on itunes/zune


Crooked I brought out his group with him... HORSE SHOE GANG


The main event!
I was too busy keeping shit in order didn't get as much video as i wanted...but you get the picture...

Todays Topic... NETWORKING

"the developing of contacts or exchanging of information with others in an informal network, as to further a career"


I feel like the art of networking...has been turning into lesser known rappers/managers/promoters trying to spring board off of more known rappers/promoters/managers. Instead of two different parties truly helping each other out... I feel like people are trying to get the upper hand and not help the next man out...

Networking to me equals spending money...or offering something of value to the person you are networking with.
Spending money with a producer/studio/rapper is the best way to network in my opinion...

If Rapper A who is fairly unknown hits up Producer A who is very well known and is like yoooo dog im tryin to network...get some beats for my project... what is Producer A gonna benefit from that? Humble yourself Rapper A and really think about it...


Random rant over...

On A Mission OUT!