What up people...how yous doing? Im gearing up to shoot 5 music videos over the next few weeks and to to tell you the truth... i aint excited... this music is truly a labor of love..if your heart aint it - you shouldnt be....i guess im feeln some sort of way today...this is mos def one of those days when i feel myself being over music and the memories of a cubicle, business suit and bi-weekly pay start to be fond ones...i shutter at the thought of giving up though..thats what this shyt does to you...you get tired of it.
i met a guy at the beer fest last sat who told me his story..he was chasing his dream, opening for popular acts, deal on the table; when it all began to be too much for him... so now he develops artist and writes for others..he said he got frustrated with the politics and grind of it all...im noticing that this is the sentiment of a lot of my peers these days...5 years ago we had ferver for this...we were down for whatever..now alot of us are like "maaan, imma make my music and if you like it - you like it". Thats how its suppose to be - but i cant help but wonder if the climate of today's music industry (content, deteriorating skill levels, etc) has made it so truly talented artist dont have a chance...its as if some of us are (dare i say) too fuckin good to be apart of todays music climate!! Not my words...those are my cousins words..we sat and discussed the different types of music and what constitues real vs. regular hip hop ... he said those in his circle call Wiz Khalifa Real Hip Hop...while those in my circle consider J. Cole, and Big K.R.I.T real hip hop...when i mentioned J. Cole cuzzo responded " oh, J. Cole should be outta here but to some he just to fuckin good"... we laughed at the irony of that quite possibly being the case and sighed at the same time cuz sadly thats really the fuckin case...
Shyt is frustrating B!
if you like me though you wont give up ..maybe i will ..ok maybe not completely..at least i hope i wont...time will tell
lets go back in time...to my videos of yesteryear ...join me as i inspire myself to press on and prep for this video shoot marathon im about to embark on...sssseeeesshhhhh!!!!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
LIVE AT Q!!!!!
Don't forget to download your copy of Drift Chronicles
(Hosted by DJ E. Sudd) --->
Get it Live!!!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I know it's the 9th Smart Ass!!
Sooo look, I know the project was suppose to come out yesterday but look mayne the DJ (Mr. DJ E.Sudd) that is being so kind as to mix this here jem is currently on tour w/ 2 Chainz getting his money!! Apparently, they had a few hang ups yesterday thus causing the delay...
Oh, yeah...might as well introduce yall to the new team too while im at it huh
Monday, May 7, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Street Executives Presents:
Adrift Da Belle
Drift Chronicles mixtape Release Party
Drift Chronicles mixtape Release Party
ATLANTA [5.7.12] - Street Executives present Adrift Da Belle’s "Drift Chronicles"Release Party on May 10, 2012, sponsored by Raw Roots, The Mad Bloggers, The Fembassy, and Jayforce. Join this live exhibition of music at Indigo Bar [619 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA. 30312] from 11 p.m onwards.
After the huge success of her listening party, Adrift Da Belle invites you all to join her for the official release of the Drift Chronicles mixtape.
Drift Chronicles,which drops 5.8.12 - is already being hailed as some of the rapper's most ground breaking work to date. As Adrift Da Belle has averted from the underground/boombap hip-hop to a more universally palatable sound, a sound that has been well received from her long term supporters and those who attended the Listening Party last month on 4.26.12.
“I think this is a complete project. Few artists have the ability to create something with mass appeal but still maintain their authenticity like Adrift does with this mixtape. ” - Soulaesthetic
“"We also attended a mixtape listening session for the Adrift Da Belle’s, a local artist here in Atlanta. It was definitely entertaining as hell to say the least…" - Dead End Hip Hop”
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Drift Chronicles !!!!!
Drift Chronicles drops on 5/8...I've been told this is my best project to date. I'm proud of that. As an artist I strive to get better and better. I finally have a team that understands and supports me and my vision, for that I am so thankful . It's hard sometimes to pursue a dream. Doing so alone makes it unbearable. Just when I was ready to give up, God sent me a team. God is so good! (Street Execs/True Talent - Wooot!! Wooot!!)
I gave you more Adrift Da Belle the person than Adrift Da Belle the lyricist this time. Its great to be dope - its a blessing to touch people on a human level. No matter our color, creed, sex, gender, orientation - the fact of the matter is we all go through the same shit in ways relative to our personal lives. So this project "chronicles" what I've been going through since my last full length album (Garden State Parkway)... The good, bad and the ugly...
Dont cry for me Argentina, Im doing well! I own Kookarooos!! (hahaha)
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