I've just completed the second episode of True Hip-Hop Stories. I've decided to start interviewing artists to find out what was the process of recording one of their biggest songs. Yesterday, I met with Dana Dane to discuss the making of his classic hip-hop single "Nightmares". Log onto DTV to view.
I usually don't comment negatively about someone's music but this one really got to me. I was djing in Miami last week and heard a record on the radio that really had me shaking my head. The song was called "I'm In Luv Wit a Stripper". Now, my friends at Jive Records may be upset with me over this blast but I feel the need to ask the question, "What's happening to black music"?
I attended a youth basketball game over the weekend where my daughter was cheering and like any other proud parent, I was excited to watch her and the other cheerleaders perform until I was hit with a true "WTF" moment. I was expecting to hear cheers like, "Ah Mickey, your so fine, hey Mickey". Instead of hearing something fun and jolly, the girls, between the ages of 6 & 10, started yelling, "My neck, My back"! WHOA! Now, although they switched up the lyrics, any variation of that song is totally unacceptable to me. What are we doing to the children? What are we doing to the culture?
I just wanted to inform you that the blogging world is about to get Violated! My road dog, Chris Lighty, Violator Management C.E.O., has just entered the world of e-journals. If you've ever wanted to know about the music business and what life is like for the man who has guided the careers of 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Nas, Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymes, and many others, log onto his new journal site www.chrislighty.com to read it directly from him.
After spending my vacation in Anguilla, many people would think that I'd be upset to return to gloomy New York. The reality is I am actually excited to be home, but don't get it twisted, I'd rather not return to the rain. Aside from missing my daughter, one of the main reasons I am excited about returning is that I feel refreshed and ready to get back to business.
I did a lot of thinking while out there and I've decided to spend more time refining my photographic technic and getting more involved in film making. Don't be surprised when you see a music video or a theatrical release directed by D-Nice.
