The Homie Sol

I have known Sol for about half of his life...(since he was 11 y/o) This young man has been working on his craft for a long time now... and its all finally starting to pan out and pay off for him... two videos with over 100,000 views... his new cd Yours Truly Number one on itunes for hip hop and so on... I am thankful i get to be part time part of Team Solzilla... Here are a couple pics of our Boise trip and also him performing at the SkyChurch a while ago... also his new video for 2020...






http://youtu.be/fEl4rhr9PGI

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!

Neema's The essence Record Release Party

Neema, Jay Barz, Aro The MC, tearing up the stage with the song "i do".

Sorry...(if anyone cares)

I will get back on here someday soon just tryin to decide if I wanna stay making this way more personal/ asshole-ish...


I will be back soon...



On A Mission....

Grynch...

Back in IM guessing 2004 or maybe 05 I was at the vera project for Sonny Bonoho's "Madden Mic" show he put on I don't remember anything from that show at all besides seeing this dorky short lil white guy pacing backstage in a nervous manor...I wasnt even sure who he was or what he was there for...a little while later Sonny gets up on stage to introduce the next act...On stage appears that same kid... and IM HONESTLY thinking ohhhh jesus this dudes gonna suck!...but from the very first line I heard outta his mouth I was proven very wrong...with a voice that doesnt match his looks nor stature this guys was a beast on the mic already at that time. Fast forward to May 2010 Grynch and myself are really good friends have been on multiple road trips together and have built a bond also outside of music. IM a lucky guy to be able to see Grynch grow as an artist and a person over the years...From him trying to punk me in my own house (funny story)...too him writing and dropping a verse on Unexpected Arrival's "get your mind straight" in less then a 24 hour period (i didnt know this until recently but he road the bus from PLU in tacoma) just so he could make the session I would of came and picked you up Grynch lol) "put the mic down and pipe down" To releasing his first video ever for his song "my volvo" and it having over 100,000 hits in the first 11 days...I recall having a conversation with Grynch once I think it was as he was trying to decide if he should go back to college or not...I gave him the typical advice of of course you should go to school and get a degree incase this rap shit doesnt work then you'll have something to fall back on...Well as I sit here in 2010 I can say with all my confidence that he will not need that degree. Here is his video and a picture that remind me of the "old Grynch"



Also please make sure you come out this thursday its only a dollar one crispy dollar 4 quarters however you roll 100 pennies come on out and sing alonggggg V-O-L-V-O