I got blessed with some, yet to be released tracks, by Stablished Clique’s very own Don Prahfit.  I already got my fav’s, and I can’t wait till the kid drops this swag on ya’ll.  Not blowin up my boy, but Don P has got to be one of the most intelligent people I know.  Be on the lookout for something new out of the Bay.

Shoulda’ put this up last week, but here’s the first round of design from the VESL team.   I’m super juiced about working with these guys, and  I can already tell the next round of  mixing up design elements, is going to be super fresh.  Collectively, there is a diverse style that can lend itself to all sorts of ideas and projects.  The next update will begin the evolution of the collaboration.  Larger images @ the link.

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This is Stablished approved content.  Bambu of the Native guns has released a new album , titled Exact Change.  Check this track ‘Swing’ with Zion-I.  Not enough content on Bambu’s myspace, but defintiely some heaters at Native Guns .

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BONUS QUESTION :: What song did Brothaman/Stablished use for the 2006 Reel?

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.. but I’m always on time.. Yeah we back at it… Kurl said he is faded, Ace is getting there (faded that is), Don P is typing, Knock is designing Pete Game’s Mixtape cover.. we all just grinding putting in that time boiii!!! Japanese Graffiti is on the way.. to be honest didnt really get a chance to work on it this week had some issues to deal with… y’all know.. regular life shit.. Anyway, I have about 7 records left to do.. and word on the street is we might be shooting a video soon to a mixtape traxx yay!!! hope yall like week 5.. the word of the is what? swag… Ra we cant let up, we just getting started on this journey my ninja..Shout out to Dan Diggity and my ninja Carlos “C-town” and VESL and Bruce Lee is dope… I know but ive been drinking.. peace yall see yall next week. 

 

VESL is an ongoing collaboration between Erik Otto (new leaf), Steve Ha (flavor innovator), Valerie Shagday (lychee 33) and me.  Here’s my first pass at this collaborative poster.   Within the coming weeks, there will be updates to this design & concept.  The project is to ‘Define our Vessel’.  View larger image.  Shouts to Don P & Kurl of Specialist Music Group for swooping me up this weekend, and showin me how its done! Boiiiii! The General is in the Building!

I’ve been following this artist for a minute, and his 3D is super silky.  Check him at www.jesar-one.com or check out his Deviant Art page.  More images @ the Link ::

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Here is the first edition of hopefully many other drops to come. My personal music preferences have always been varied (being a writer and dancer has helped in my musical taste). But I always strived to push what is always ahead of the curve, like my man Giles Peterson.

So I’ll be dropping new and old jams from Bass, Techno, House, Broken Beat, Nu Jazz, Grime, Future Soul, Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Soul, Jazz, Electro (old and new definitions) and everything else I forgotten to mention.

My first love will always be Hip Hop and I will be dropping a lot of US, Euro, and Japanaese cuts from unheard artists. Yet, I do believe music is progressing at an accelerated pace and even the most hardened purists cannot ignore the influences these genres have within each other. Like it or not, the future sound is here and spreading. I would like to hear of any other suggestions if you have them! I’m all about peepin’ new joints.

(swiped from blind I for the kids ) :: Click Picture for Download link ::Track listing @ the link

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NoW AcCePtiNg AppLiCaTioNs

Yep, I know most of yall who take part in the inner circle may have thought I wasn’t going to make it this week but I did… ha! Its hard to juggle so much but I do what I can and those who understand… understand.. and those who don’t… well I don’t really care at this point … but I’m grinding… shout out to those who are rocking with ya boy.. I appreciate the love.. sincerely.. The mixtape is still coming along and we still are representing the art form the best way we know how, a couple more surprises were added to the tape so I’m pretty happy about that. Anyway shout out to Kurl for coming thru time and time again for ya boy. and Shout out to Rah, the general, Shout to Ace and the whole SMG. Pete Game’s mixtape Shock Wave is coming soon and I hosted it so Ill let everyone know when the official drop is.. and we are looking for a female vocalist… so check the sales pitch ladies ) lol! Now please excuse I have a ish load of work to do… enjoy and Ill see yall next week niggies ha! 

  

This short list was written as a reminder to myself and those in the circle.  Sometimes we need to hit refresh and breathe. Cuz really, it aint no joke trying to climb to the top.. Life happens…. no doubt about it.  So bust out your to-do lists out and get it poppin! (this list is in no specific order) Peace!

1.    Family First
2.    Create a 5 Year Plan
3.    Stay dedicated during times of hardship
4.    Learn to juggle hustles
5.    Master your craft
6.    Develop a mouth piece
7.    Be able to predict your industry’s potential movements
8.    Keep your network alive, and check in frequently
9.    Don’t burn your bridges
10.    Building solid Relationships are key to setting up big moves
11.    Surround yourself with talented minds
12.    Research everything in your industry
13.    If you do spec work, make sure to leverage a new solid contact
14.    Get out of your comfort zones
15.    Know how & when to Sacrifice & compromise
16.    Educate those around you.
17.    We all need mentors, young and old
18.    Stay goal oriented and knock out all your tasks asap
19.    Dress the role you want to be and keep shop clean
20.    Stay Focused (& keep your team focused)