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Hittin 2nd Gear

What up ya'll. I've been slacking with the blogs. I have to apologize for those who thought I went Hollywood. I got a few myspace messages I didn't respond to. Hip Hop fans tend to get bold which I love. One guy said "dog you're going Hollywood you falling off with the blogs and ain't leaking records, you probably got a deal and you’re gonna end up like every other rapper you criticized in your blog, I wish you well." I'm far from sensitive I took that with a grain of salt but if that’s wishing me well then Roger Clemens is 100% innocent. I leaked 3 major records that did a lot for me. Four in the Clip ft Styles P, G Rap, Ortiz; Times Are Hard ft Joe Budden, prod by Focus; and a 5 minute street joint Urban Legends all within a month's span. I know I ain't drop the mixtape yet but I was entertaining some offers give me a break.

Right now I'm about to leak another major collabo and then a solo single and then the Mixtape will drop. We're doing the tape a bit different then we planned on doing. Things picked up. I didn't plan on getting radio spins from Hot 97and Power 105 in New York. I didn't expect to get spins on BBC 1xtra in the UK, major radio in France, and the Sirius/XM radio love the way I been getting. So I got offers from a few people I wanted to listen to before I dropped the Mixtape since they wanted to be "involved" in my process. Shit Joe Budden pushed MM3 back 5 times if I push my shit back a month and a half it ain't a big deal you’re not Hip Hop unless you push something back [laughing].So where we at now is we about to hit 2nd gear with this. Leak another big record or 2, go hard with a press run, do some video's, drop the mixtape, and wait for everything to come together. Most of the offers and people who were interested that got at me were bullshit I have to tell you.

What I like about DX is that some kids on here actually know the fucking game. They support artist who actually go hard with the grind and put our quality music but aren't necessarily getting MTV or radio spins. Kids are on here cause they digging for real shit. I read the comments. Some kids are clown shoes without a clue and don't know what they are talking about at all. Opinions count but some shit is just plain illogical. Other kids understand the game and are real intricate with their opinions, etc. I'm going to tell ya'll about a situation. Recently I was plugged with one company which I was interested in doing a JOINT venture with. That means you do something TOGETHER. We work in conjunction with each other. These dudes basically said my music was tight it was getting good feedback but they wanted to help me grow. They said "your shit is like Nas and Budden your doing good in that realm but where is your Fat Joe record." Apparently they wanted me to go a little bit more pop with mine. They wanted to overlook all my songs, beats, and LYRICS. The funny thing is this was set up for an independent project! They were willing to put up good money though for it. Nino of course said "sorry." I'm winning right now why the fuck would I change a formula that is working pretty good. Me and my team have done a good job at what we're doing and no disrespect to anyone but I don't want a Fat Joe record right now. I didn't try and put out a single that would get major radio play or anything. I'm just putting some shit out for the core Hip Hop fans and showing them that I can make good music and showing off how I put words together.

It’s funny cause I put out 3 records and if you google around, call up any of your friends that heard them as well, talk to any DJ's who are up on it and etc... the records got great feedback all around. With the exception of some "oh man that sample was used" or "I heard somebody else do this." With the exception of some insignificant responses like that it’s pretty much been "this shit is crack" or "this is what the game is missing blah blah." Why would I change what I'm doing? You know to REAL artist out there who want to make a strong impact on the game. Never give up your creative control cause essentially that means you’re giving up on yourself. If somebody doesn't believe in your product enough or the direction you’re headed; don't try to cater to what they think you should have them come around to you. I give that advice because I've turned down 2 situations where I could have gotten at least 60 grand in my pockets and a good size of money put towards my shit. I rather stick with what I'm doing. As long as the cats checking for the music ain't complaining and I stop raising eyebrows or grabbing some ears there's no point to give up with what I'm trying to do. It sucks for artist like Joell Ortiz who builds a huge buzz for himself, a core following, and makes an impact on the rap scene but his own company that signed him wants to alter his vision. I love Focus of Aftermath that’s my dude. In a recent interview though he said he wasn't surprised Joell got dropped because Joell's music is and I quote "too New York." That shit is silly to me. I guess being too New York which worked for Wu Tang, Nas, Biggie, Jay Z, etc just isn't good enough anymore. If I have that same issue then you guys won't ever see my sign with a major label. Obviously the game has changed from what it was we all know that. I don't mind doing what I'm doing and just grinding it out Indie with CREATIVE CONTROL. To the companies that wanted me to budge all I have to say is this.... read my blog where I talk about record labels with their criteria and formula. Good luck with that!

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