First off, lemme say Happy New Year (I know, I know, it's 4 months in, but cut me some slack lol) to all my followers. As you can see, I haven't been posting a lot this year, but it's been with good reason. I've been doing remixes and other production work over these last few months, as the success of my "Playin' Favorites" EP has put me on the radar of some really great artists; some I've wanted to work with for some time (like Nicholas Ryan Gant), others I've had the pleasure of getting to know and appreciate their talents (Ntjam Rosie, Amma Whatt?).
Also during this time, I've been able to reflect on certain aspects of my musical career, mainly the DJ side. I've come to the conclusion that raging against a machine that rarely values talent/skill over "branding", especially in 2012, is really a big waste of time. The frustration of continuously feeling "picked over" and undervalued has worn thin. But before you think this is either a) Applejac bellyaching about "not gettin what he deserves" or b) Applejac deciding to hang up his headphones and call it quits, it's actually neither of those things. There's just a time in life where you hafta not give NO fucks about nothin but being the best YOU you can possibly be. That said, you hafta ALSO remember to be GRATEFUL for what you DO have, and what you HAVE been able to accomplish.
I've often been accused of never stopping to smell the roses, and I will be honest enough to admit that. My reason being, "why stop to smell one rose when you can have the whole bush??" Makes/Made perfect sense to me. The problem with that, is that you begin to take a lotta shyt for granted, because you feel like you're SUPPOSED to have it, based on whatever work/time/dedication/commitment you've put into your craft. The sobering reality of that whole mindset is that there's a totally different world outside your realm of logic, and for better or worse, there are going to be people that have found a way to make their talent/skillset (inferior or not) work for THEM. This is where it gets dangerous because the more you see people you may feel as though you're better than keep winning, you can start to doubt yourself, which can manifest itself outwardly in many ways (bitterness, envy, depression, etc.). I had to have a real talk with myself and admit that I haven't always been the poster child for humility in every situation, and there have been times where I have been vocal about my opinion on things/people that may not have been the most diplomatic. I've always been a man who has attempted to live life with high standards and upstanding character and integrity, so, just as I was willing to dish it out, I was equally as willing to accept the lumps that may come with not always being on the right side of public opinion. And while reputation doesn't trump character in MY eyes, in the particular industry I happen to be a part of, reputation is EVERYTHING, and once it's tarnished, it's a B!TCH to repair. And no matter what YOUR side of the story is, sometimes you aren't afforded the "luxury" of defending yourself in the court of public opinion.
I think the major lesson that I've learned is: Just because YOU would/wouldn't do/say/react a certain way, doesn't mean that it's the prevailing school of thought, no matter how common sense or "right" you THINK it is (or it may actually BE lol). Truthfully, all you can do is stick to your guns and do what you know or feel in your heart to be the right thing (note: I did not say the most popular thing), trust in yourself and honor your gift. As I've said before, we've all been given some sort of talent by our Creator, and by default, there are people that are here on Earth that were created to be blessed by it. The key is to do YOUR part and do what YOU do. The people that are supposed to hear you/see you will eventually come. Everyone has their thing. Some cats have built relationships and developed their brand into something that's winning...FOR THEM. Find people that believe in YOU the same way and BUILD YOUR OWN MACHINE!!! Fighting against the current only winds you up with lungs full of water. Why be the salmon swimming upstream when you can be the bear?? Think about it. Peace.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Music Is My Main Squeeze...THE OFFICIAL RELEASE!!!
So...the year is 2002 and fresh off the heels of some TREMENDOUS instrumental/producer based projects from BBE's "Beat Generation" series (Pete Rock, Marley Marl, Jazzy Jeff, Jay Dee, DJ Spinna, King Britt, etc), I decided to head into the Meccalab to try my hand at my own slice of the pie. I had conceptualized the whole thing, with me on the cover in bed with a BAD chic, the bed COVERED with albums and 45s, and me sitting there with my portable record player and headphones on having a great time, while she's looking HELLA pissed (lol), hence the title "Music Is My Main Squeeze". I wanted to create something that told a story without necessarily being a "concept album", but I wanted to also put what I was feeling into each song, so the records I used had to reflect that as well.
The latter part of that year going into 2003 had me diggin for records that had the right vibe and constructing the soundscape for the project. This was also the time I decided to try and play more stuff, and rely on samples for coloring, as I was beginning to really get my feet wet with the world of Dance Music (you will hear the CLEAR naivete in these tracks ["Decatur Two-Steppin" and "Xhosa Hausa"], especially compared to my House remix of Jill Scott's "Golden" just one year later...lol) Once I got a few tunes I liked locked in, I put them on tape and would ride around to them in "Ol' Blue", my 1995 Grand Am, to just hear how it was coming together, and once I was comfy with what I had, it was then time to take it to the big studio, Metamusic, to start laying it down (shout to mumman Khalfani)...
Over the next couple of months, I had laid down all the ruff ideas for the project, except for one or two, when I got the phone call that NO producer wants to hear. Khalfani called to tell me that the studio's main hard drive crashed and a lot of sessions had come up missing during the retrieval process. Of those, were ALL OF THE "MIMMS" SESSIONS EXCEPT ONE, which was "It's Lonely @ The Top". Mind you, I was booked to pretty much mix the album THAT WEEKEND!!! Lucky (I guess) for me, I had made some pretty decent drafts, which are what you will hear below. I worked some EQ magic and did the best I could to make it as presentable as possible so that I could share it with you guys all these years later. I also threw in a few treats and interludes from the original CASSETTE as an added bonus. So, here you go, cats and kittens, my "beat album" from 2003, "Music Is My Main Squeeze"...
* BIG SHOUT TO @KELZTHAPOPSIPPA HITTIN ME WITH THE NICENESS ON THE ARTWORK. SALUTE!!!
Friday, November 4, 2011
My First "Score"...
I remember when Brandi asked if I had some music that she could use for this "project" she was working on, and I was like "Yeah, whatcha need?" She was kinda vague and just told me she needed something for a backdrop. Had I known I was gonna be "scoring" her FUCKING EPK, I woulda made somethin NEW for her (lol). Nevertheless, here's a DOPE Electronic Press Kit for one of the most beautiful and talented people I have the honor of calling my friend. Ladies and gents, the photographic stylings of one Ms. Brandi Pettijohn (@brandiphotos), music by yours truly. Enjoy...
*strong shout to mumman Will "Waldorf" Feagins (@HighImpactDsgns) on the film side of town as well. Nice work as usual!!!
Brandi Pettijohn EPK: "Not Just A Person With A Camera" from Will F on Vimeo.
*strong shout to mumman Will "Waldorf" Feagins (@HighImpactDsgns) on the film side of town as well. Nice work as usual!!!
Shecky's Mood XVI: Words From My New Favorite Group (The Bird And The Bee)
"Why, oh why do the birds do all the flying? It could be me. Taking everything Southern, the weather is warmer. Good place to be. Why, oh why do the bees need a beekeeper? Let them alone. Taking all of their honey, isn't it greedy leaving them none?"
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The Magnificent Photography of Jonene Taddei
You know, every now and then I run across some really great photography. I've been fortunate enough to know a lot of GREAT photogs throughout my career as a DJ, and this young lady is no different. Here's an amazing new collaboration between Urban Outfitters International Inc. and legendary urban photographer (and fellow Taurus), Philly's own Jonene Taddei.
Urban Outfitters International Inc. has released the first of four original Jonene Taddei photographic prints as part of their Fall 2011 home décor, wall art, collection. All four prints encompass the “art” of music, displayed through the artfully vivid and authentic still photography of Jonene Taddei. The debut piece, “12 Inch”, is a 20x30 stretched canvas, and retails for $49.00 (USD) http://urbout.co/nftIHp. The wall art will be sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters in-store, in the U.S. and the U.K., as well as online at UrbanOutfitters.com. Jonene Taddei has become a modern day visual anthropologist for music, fashion, and pop culture, with a growing fan base of artists and celebrities including, Questlove & The Roots, Nas, DJ Jazzy Jeff, De La Soul, and many more.
Check out the flix and support...
Urban Outfitters International Inc. has released the first of four original Jonene Taddei photographic prints as part of their Fall 2011 home décor, wall art, collection. All four prints encompass the “art” of music, displayed through the artfully vivid and authentic still photography of Jonene Taddei. The debut piece, “12 Inch”, is a 20x30 stretched canvas, and retails for $49.00 (USD) http://urbout.co/nftIHp. The wall art will be sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters in-store, in the U.S. and the U.K., as well as online at UrbanOutfitters.com. Jonene Taddei has become a modern day visual anthropologist for music, fashion, and pop culture, with a growing fan base of artists and celebrities including, Questlove & The Roots, Nas, DJ Jazzy Jeff, De La Soul, and many more.
Check out the flix and support...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
SHECKS-CLUSIVE!!!!!
Courtesy of the homie DJ Center, here's an EXCLUSIVE, ONE WEEK ONLY, FREE DOWNLOAD of him and Middle Child's single "In A Song", remixed by yours truly, from the upcoming "Everything In Time REMIXED" album. Ya'll enjoy...
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Shecky's Mood XV: Week In Review Aug 21-28, 2011
Wow...where do I begin? Last week this time I was preparing for the listening party for my debut EP, "Playin Favorites". I was extremely nervous and had been calling my friends for encouragement. So many questions in my mind ("What if nobody shows up?", "What if nobody likes the album?", "What will the reviews be like after Tuesday?" etc), I was stressing out, but it was also a lot of excitement as well. For some perspective, "let's take a sec to think back..." -Buckshot, Crooklyn Dodgers
The initial inspiration for this project probably started around 2006 or so, when I heard Pharoah Sanders's "You Got To Have Freedom". I had just purchased a Motif with the SOLE intent of improving my musicianship (I even had it in a different room in my house from my samplers and records lol), and that was the first tune I decided to tackle. After learning the chords, I gave it a go and it came out dope. I decided it was a keeper and got excited to see what else I could come up with, so I just started going through my records and picking out songs I liked and teaching myself how to play them. I've always played by ear, so it took a really long time to get the tunes down, but eventually I'd get it together and as a rule they were pretty decent interpolations. I DEFINITELY wasn't thinking about releasing any of those tunes at the time because I didn't think I was a good enough musician to pull it off. Plus I was also trying my hand at House remixes and other stuff, but I kinda kept it in the back of my mind to revisit the idea whenever I heard something I liked. Fast forward back to 2011. The date, August 21st...
The 1st Hit Listening Lounge: I decided that since it was such a noteworthy occasion (at least for me) I'd spruce things up a little and wear a shirt and tie for the event. I mean, it's my DEBUT PROJECT for cryin out loud!!! I ALSO decided to show my locs, which is something I VERY seldom do, hardly EVER in public. I arrived to Moods Music, CDs in tow, to a chorus of "awwwwwwwww"s from summa the female homies in the spot who had never seen me wear a shirt and tie, and the fellas was like "awwwwwwwww shyt...AJ rockin a shirt ANNNNNND a tie on they ass!!!". I hafta admit that was kinda cool. My friend Ebony (aka Cuddin Poot) came by to put my hair up in some sort of concoction so i wouldn't wind up sittin on em (my locs are 20 yrs old, so you can prolly imagine...lol), again, to a nice round of compliments. I was still very nervous because I still had the interview to do with Jodine Dorce, who, since we are good friends, offered a certain level of comfort, but also knew enuff about me PERSONALLY to REALLY go in on a nigga (thanks Jo for keepin it light...lol). Plus, NOBODY except Darryl (owner of Moods Music) and a select few others had even HEARD the EP, as I had given it to a couple people and hadn't gotten any feedback yet, so all eyes were on me as the Q&A began. The interview went swimmingly, as Jodine conducted a most professional and comfortable atmosphere. I think everyone could see I was kinda nervous, but once I warmed up, things moved along nicely. It was a packed house (I'm only going by what I'm told because I don't think I looked up once during the interview...lol) and the people seemed to dig the tunes, so it turned out to be a really nice look for me. After I signed a few CDs (I KNOW RIGHT??? AUTOGRAPHS, NIGGA!!!! LOL), a lot of us went down to nearby Cafe Circa for Salah Ananse's "Sunday Sunset Sessions", where me and DJ Phaze were guest DJs. It felt good to see so many people that had heard or heard about the album come thru and show love, even INDIA ARIE stopped me and asked me for a CD (HUGE!!!!). I played my set, hung out for a bit and headed home. Had a release to plan for in two days...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: RELEASE DAY!!!! I was having internet trouble, so the initial midnight release kinda fell thru. Actually, I had to get up first thing Tuesday morning to go to McDonald's to use their free wi-fi to post the EP on Bandcamp (if I NEVER see another hash brown again, I'm good...lol). With crisis averted, it was time to send my baby off into the real world and hope it does well. Posts on my Facebook and Twitter accounts set the party off and I maxed out the MONTHLY 200 free downloads THE FIRST DAY, so I had to create a new link for the EP to continue the free downloads (see "alternate link" on previous post. Free downloads on Bandcamp will resume Sept 15th). It REALLY felt good to know that so many people were diggin' it. The support shown on Twitter and Facebook throughout the rest of the week was really dope and I am truly grateful, but it was NOTHING compared to the news I would receive yesterday...
@jfinesse1911: @uncleshecky (that's me...lol) congrats on your first week of sales. My dude is #1 y'all at @MoodsMusic!!!
wait...WHAT???!?!?!?!?!?!!! NUMBER ONE???? I couldn't believe it!!!!! Never in a hundred lifetimes would I have thought MY record would have done that...NEVER!!! I was so happy, I sent everyone on the album a text to tell them the good news as well. Of ALL the CDs that move in that store (and believe me, Moods be SELLIN some music), MINE did the most??? IN IT'S FIRST WEEK??? I could do nothing but fall to my knees and praise JAH ALMIGHTY in that precise moment. It was MOST relevant...
So, here I am, a week later, reflecting on the whole thing, and it's STILL very surreal. I'm still so overwhelmed by the love that the project is still getting, through posts on various blogs, and airplay from Los Angeles to Tanzania (yes...AFRICA!!!). I am most humbled and grateful to ALL who have downloaded online and copped at Moods Music as well. To finally have something tangible in the public with my name on it (after various musical disappointments and some devastating personal setbacks), and to have it recieved with favorable reviews (so far...lol), has revived my spirits in ways NONE of you can imagine. That said, be on the lookout for the OFFICIAL releases of the "Slot Machine 3: Playin' The Rush" mixtape, and the 2003 beat album, "Music Is My Main Squeeze", remixes for DJ Center, Duocity, Windimoto, and Teri Tobin in the coming weeks/months, production work with Sonya Mcguire and Jessica Johnson (remember those names...), collabo mixtapes with DJ Rahdu ("Gettin To The Good Part") and also Soulbounce.com (ROYGBIV: Keep Bouncin'), along with the usual weekly Soulful House goodies on my show, Jac Of All Trades on www.handzonradio.fm (2:30-4:30 pm EST), and my monthly podcast, "Shecky's Groovy Grab Bag" on www.soulandjazz.com. More to come so stay tuned...
Shouts: Big up to Music Addikts, Harmony In Life, Moods Music, Jodine's Corner, Grown Folks Music, Eternal Sol Promotions, DJ Phaze, Angel Wings Music, Chante Lagon at Creative Loafing, Latoya Brown for helping me with the press release (thank you SO much), my mgr, Irize Refined Earth (thanks for sticking in there with me, I think things will start picking up from here...lol), Oba's Angels (@Free2BVee #Agent99, @thatwritingchic @Zion_Bound) for always keeping things light in the office lol, Salah and Nina for giving me a do-over at Sunday Sunset Sessions (lol), Butta at Soulbounce, Andrea Newman, Tracy Freeman at OTV, the FAM fam (Marcia, Natalie, JB), my DAWGS DJ Jaycee, Javon Styles, and DJ Deliver for comin thru to the listening party (I know you all are very busy, so thanks for taking time out. Salute), mumman K-Lock for looking out for me on MORE than a few occasions, D-Mo, Abby and Chris at Choice FM in Tanzania for giving me my FIRST spins in The Motherland, Morgan Rhodes for rockin "You Meet My Approval" on her show in L.A., Victoria Ford with Centric/The Couch Sessions for being a good friend and also helping me get some exposure where I may not have gotten it otherwise, Chaka B, Zo! (thanks for peepin the ruffs mayne...lol), Denny Lavish for a WONDERFUL mastering job, to Brian Hurst for playing it on his show and gettin me some UK love, Jolye Toi for helping me recreate the classic Herbie Hancock cover (we definitely hafta do that other idea for the next one), Melba Searcy for bringing that photo to life, Kelz Tha Pop Sippa for designing the BOMB flyer, Ahmed Sirour for really getting me to take this project seriously, and to everyone who has supported and/or spread the word about the EP. You are most appreciated.
Lastly, but most certainly not least, (I know this is a bit long-winded, but I SWEAR I'm almost finished...lol), to the AMAZINGLY TALENTED ARTISTS who contributed their time and incredible talents to this project (Baldhead Queen, Tonya Dyson, Reggie B, Ramona, Rogiers, Carmen Rodgers, Jessica Johnson): It is with the greatest respect that I salute you, for you transformed my musical backdrops into the lovely finished products we were able to present to the listeners. It is my most sincere hope that through this project you have captured some new fans, that can now witness the greatness I've known for quite some time now. I am furthermore, and ABOVE ALL, honored to call you friend, brothers and sisters. I am always available to you all. JAH be praised.
*In closing, to all affected by Hurricane Irene, our prayers go forth. May JAH extend his hand of mercy and protection, and also healing to those who have lost loved ones. SELAH!
The initial inspiration for this project probably started around 2006 or so, when I heard Pharoah Sanders's "You Got To Have Freedom". I had just purchased a Motif with the SOLE intent of improving my musicianship (I even had it in a different room in my house from my samplers and records lol), and that was the first tune I decided to tackle. After learning the chords, I gave it a go and it came out dope. I decided it was a keeper and got excited to see what else I could come up with, so I just started going through my records and picking out songs I liked and teaching myself how to play them. I've always played by ear, so it took a really long time to get the tunes down, but eventually I'd get it together and as a rule they were pretty decent interpolations. I DEFINITELY wasn't thinking about releasing any of those tunes at the time because I didn't think I was a good enough musician to pull it off. Plus I was also trying my hand at House remixes and other stuff, but I kinda kept it in the back of my mind to revisit the idea whenever I heard something I liked. Fast forward back to 2011. The date, August 21st...
The 1st Hit Listening Lounge: I decided that since it was such a noteworthy occasion (at least for me) I'd spruce things up a little and wear a shirt and tie for the event. I mean, it's my DEBUT PROJECT for cryin out loud!!! I ALSO decided to show my locs, which is something I VERY seldom do, hardly EVER in public. I arrived to Moods Music, CDs in tow, to a chorus of "awwwwwwwww"s from summa the female homies in the spot who had never seen me wear a shirt and tie, and the fellas was like "awwwwwwwww shyt...AJ rockin a shirt ANNNNNND a tie on they ass!!!". I hafta admit that was kinda cool. My friend Ebony (aka Cuddin Poot) came by to put my hair up in some sort of concoction so i wouldn't wind up sittin on em (my locs are 20 yrs old, so you can prolly imagine...lol), again, to a nice round of compliments. I was still very nervous because I still had the interview to do with Jodine Dorce, who, since we are good friends, offered a certain level of comfort, but also knew enuff about me PERSONALLY to REALLY go in on a nigga (thanks Jo for keepin it light...lol). Plus, NOBODY except Darryl (owner of Moods Music) and a select few others had even HEARD the EP, as I had given it to a couple people and hadn't gotten any feedback yet, so all eyes were on me as the Q&A began. The interview went swimmingly, as Jodine conducted a most professional and comfortable atmosphere. I think everyone could see I was kinda nervous, but once I warmed up, things moved along nicely. It was a packed house (I'm only going by what I'm told because I don't think I looked up once during the interview...lol) and the people seemed to dig the tunes, so it turned out to be a really nice look for me. After I signed a few CDs (I KNOW RIGHT??? AUTOGRAPHS, NIGGA!!!! LOL), a lot of us went down to nearby Cafe Circa for Salah Ananse's "Sunday Sunset Sessions", where me and DJ Phaze were guest DJs. It felt good to see so many people that had heard or heard about the album come thru and show love, even INDIA ARIE stopped me and asked me for a CD (HUGE!!!!). I played my set, hung out for a bit and headed home. Had a release to plan for in two days...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: RELEASE DAY!!!! I was having internet trouble, so the initial midnight release kinda fell thru. Actually, I had to get up first thing Tuesday morning to go to McDonald's to use their free wi-fi to post the EP on Bandcamp (if I NEVER see another hash brown again, I'm good...lol). With crisis averted, it was time to send my baby off into the real world and hope it does well. Posts on my Facebook and Twitter accounts set the party off and I maxed out the MONTHLY 200 free downloads THE FIRST DAY, so I had to create a new link for the EP to continue the free downloads (see "alternate link" on previous post. Free downloads on Bandcamp will resume Sept 15th). It REALLY felt good to know that so many people were diggin' it. The support shown on Twitter and Facebook throughout the rest of the week was really dope and I am truly grateful, but it was NOTHING compared to the news I would receive yesterday...
@jfinesse1911: @uncleshecky (that's me...lol) congrats on your first week of sales. My dude is #1 y'all at @MoodsMusic!!!
wait...WHAT???!?!?!?!?!?!!! NUMBER ONE???? I couldn't believe it!!!!! Never in a hundred lifetimes would I have thought MY record would have done that...NEVER!!! I was so happy, I sent everyone on the album a text to tell them the good news as well. Of ALL the CDs that move in that store (and believe me, Moods be SELLIN some music), MINE did the most??? IN IT'S FIRST WEEK??? I could do nothing but fall to my knees and praise JAH ALMIGHTY in that precise moment. It was MOST relevant...
So, here I am, a week later, reflecting on the whole thing, and it's STILL very surreal. I'm still so overwhelmed by the love that the project is still getting, through posts on various blogs, and airplay from Los Angeles to Tanzania (yes...AFRICA!!!). I am most humbled and grateful to ALL who have downloaded online and copped at Moods Music as well. To finally have something tangible in the public with my name on it (after various musical disappointments and some devastating personal setbacks), and to have it recieved with favorable reviews (so far...lol), has revived my spirits in ways NONE of you can imagine. That said, be on the lookout for the OFFICIAL releases of the "Slot Machine 3: Playin' The Rush" mixtape, and the 2003 beat album, "Music Is My Main Squeeze", remixes for DJ Center, Duocity, Windimoto, and Teri Tobin in the coming weeks/months, production work with Sonya Mcguire and Jessica Johnson (remember those names...), collabo mixtapes with DJ Rahdu ("Gettin To The Good Part") and also Soulbounce.com (ROYGBIV: Keep Bouncin'), along with the usual weekly Soulful House goodies on my show, Jac Of All Trades on www.handzonradio.fm (2:30-4:30 pm EST), and my monthly podcast, "Shecky's Groovy Grab Bag" on www.soulandjazz.com. More to come so stay tuned...
Shouts: Big up to Music Addikts, Harmony In Life, Moods Music, Jodine's Corner, Grown Folks Music, Eternal Sol Promotions, DJ Phaze, Angel Wings Music, Chante Lagon at Creative Loafing, Latoya Brown for helping me with the press release (thank you SO much), my mgr, Irize Refined Earth (thanks for sticking in there with me, I think things will start picking up from here...lol), Oba's Angels (@Free2BVee #Agent99, @thatwritingchic @Zion_Bound) for always keeping things light in the office lol, Salah and Nina for giving me a do-over at Sunday Sunset Sessions (lol), Butta at Soulbounce, Andrea Newman, Tracy Freeman at OTV, the FAM fam (Marcia, Natalie, JB), my DAWGS DJ Jaycee, Javon Styles, and DJ Deliver for comin thru to the listening party (I know you all are very busy, so thanks for taking time out. Salute), mumman K-Lock for looking out for me on MORE than a few occasions, D-Mo, Abby and Chris at Choice FM in Tanzania for giving me my FIRST spins in The Motherland, Morgan Rhodes for rockin "You Meet My Approval" on her show in L.A., Victoria Ford with Centric/The Couch Sessions for being a good friend and also helping me get some exposure where I may not have gotten it otherwise, Chaka B, Zo! (thanks for peepin the ruffs mayne...lol), Denny Lavish for a WONDERFUL mastering job, to Brian Hurst for playing it on his show and gettin me some UK love, Jolye Toi for helping me recreate the classic Herbie Hancock cover (we definitely hafta do that other idea for the next one), Melba Searcy for bringing that photo to life, Kelz Tha Pop Sippa for designing the BOMB flyer, Ahmed Sirour for really getting me to take this project seriously, and to everyone who has supported and/or spread the word about the EP. You are most appreciated.
Lastly, but most certainly not least, (I know this is a bit long-winded, but I SWEAR I'm almost finished...lol), to the AMAZINGLY TALENTED ARTISTS who contributed their time and incredible talents to this project (Baldhead Queen, Tonya Dyson, Reggie B, Ramona, Rogiers, Carmen Rodgers, Jessica Johnson): It is with the greatest respect that I salute you, for you transformed my musical backdrops into the lovely finished products we were able to present to the listeners. It is my most sincere hope that through this project you have captured some new fans, that can now witness the greatness I've known for quite some time now. I am furthermore, and ABOVE ALL, honored to call you friend, brothers and sisters. I am always available to you all. JAH be praised.
*In closing, to all affected by Hurricane Irene, our prayers go forth. May JAH extend his hand of mercy and protection, and also healing to those who have lost loved ones. SELAH!
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