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40 hit me with this free beat for all you dudes out there to use
So Whats Good Wit You, How You Doing Right about Now?
I'm doin Good g, just working alot. I got caught up in some nonsense. So im appearing in court next week. I been goin to church which I never thought I'd Be doing, considering I swore I was agnostic. But religion and faith has really helped me out in hard times feel me? Especially for a cat like me that usually bottles shit up, its nice to have SOMEONE to turn to.
Oh Werd? So You been Feeling Kinda Faithfull In the Midst of all the drama?
Somethin like that, My dude DJ Salis put me on to Christianity after a By chance meeting where we were exchanging music and just catchin up, But he asked me to pray with him and I had an intense feeling on my chest the rest of the day. It was nuts. ha I dont know man, sometimes desperate times bring out the truth and whats best for you Dig?
word, I'm sure alot of people relate, you mind getting into whats going on right now? I heard your going to court on monday
Yea Im just goin for the trial. I dont really wanna get into the details. but 40 dash 1 is Definately an Innocent man. Im only 20 years old but I stopped living a stupid life nearly 3 years ago. No Drugs Liquor Guns or Gangs for me. Thats in the Past tense man. I work full time and kill this music shit with my free time
I see... So It seems like the life might have just found a way to catch you off gaurd?
Man real talk just be careful of who you associate yourself with. Like i said, I changed my life. Just being around people that slip up is enough now a days. I aint the type to start droppin names though. Theres not 1 shred of evidence tying me to any crime so I should be fine. I consider it karma really. I did alot of shit in the past, maybe this is Gods way of saying, I aint forget your big ass
haha.. yeah, karma can be bad sometimes... I wish you the best bro, But its definately a good thing that your on the right track now but How is your music coming along? whats going on with you on that tip?
Word, Music is what keeps me sane yo. Word up, If it wasnt for music Id still be on some other shit. But I been Tearin up the show circuit, And workin wit my people. I only associate myself with people that want to PROCEEEED in life, and there crafts. So its safe to say my circle lives on condenser mics and MPCs lol. but Yea I got a solo project comin out soon, Im gonna be htitin the streets hard with that and also a collabo mixtape with the team So be on the lookout. The reason yall aint seen me on the forums and internet scene lately is cause im takin a different route right now. Doin shit the old school way and creatin a buzz Nah mean god? All I Can say is I dont think Prov is ready for me. When i do shows I get the most love and the biggest ovation. But im stayin humble and keepin my eyes open cause this only the beginning
Yeah, I like to hear shit like that, I notice alot of people slack on their work ethic, or have one dimensional hustles, only focusing on one aspect... like myspace promo or w/e... How has this show thing been treatin you? What would you say to a dude thinking about taking that step?
I would tell dude to Get on the stage and Tell em what they need to hear !! The first show I was nervous as fuck, after that When your comfortable. Its a wrap. Just do what you love yo. Its just another avenue , The best in my opinion to send your message to the public. You have total control over what you wanna say. I had a dude talk to me on some confrentational shit just so i would step closer and see what he was going to say or do next. His perogative for that was to gain attention, not to fight. Use the mix to your advantage dont be scared of the shit
that sounds pretty crazy fam... So how long do you plan to be on this show shit? whats the next step for you?
Forever g, Performin is what Artists do. Its gives them a chance to express what they really have boiling up in there soul in a way that an ordinary audio track or video cant. The next step for me is getting on some mixtapes. Diggz and Rated R most likely, They in the streets crazy. Also hring some Features. Canibus and Sha Stimuli are a couple examples of cats I would like to work with. After I get my lawyer money right Thats The direction ima Roam in
I see.. So whats the next project? Whens it coming out?
You can Expect to See hard copied of '40 Days and 40 nights' By Fall. Im not really rushing this one cause I want it to be natural and have a Completed sound to it
I have in the upwards of 30+ Tracks to sift through and sort out
Plus the team is complete with 3 producers including myself
So Its just a waiting game of finding the right sound
I see.. Thats cool, I didnt know you was a producer... Its good to see you diversifying your talent
Man i like to do everything, Computer Graphics, Beats, Engineering, Spittin that raw shit I used to fuck wit Graff back in the day on that note Check the myspace, which has my graphics on the layout! Myspace.com/tracedablock
haha, so your just a well rounded dude
I try to dip my brain in everything man. You might as well try and expand yourself whereever possible. Supreme Knowledge is the key
Yeah, I feel that, So Do You have anything With Labels Or Distributers going on right now? Anything to get 40Dash Out To an even larger audience?
At the moment, nah Me and my team are trying to Build ourselves up to that level mentally first. But thats in the near future. We havent even assembled a studio demo for the labels yet. We just organizing our schedules to build interlectually for now. Its hard cause of my work schdule really. 3rd shift is nuts g. but soon enough. The only type of deal I would take is a distribution deal . Im not going to become a vitcim of the industry yo. Word up
haaa, Yeah, I didnt take you for the typical feening to be signed type rapper
Theres no point man. Its not that I dont think Im capable. Im fully aware I am, Nowadays a Label is just a piece of paper saying blahblahblah ENT owns your silly ass. And 9 times out of 10 they want to convert your sound to something your not. and in there eyes its, either do it or im not putting your shit out, so your stuck and thats not me... I know some local dudes makin more guap off doin shows that some sucker signed to a label that doesnt promote HIS sound at all
Yeah, speaking of which, How do You Feel About how its lookin for An Indie artist Right Now? Do You think the With the Net And Everything The Playing Field Might be becoming a little more level?
Ill put it this way. Everyone has an equal opportunity to be heard nowadays. Your Goal is to create a buzz. Whether through some type of promo whether it be flyers, Emails, Internet radios . Then you need to hit the venues and perform. Nobodys getting rich off CD sales anymore. You make money off performing. Point blank
I see.. So More Less, Its kinda In The Air For whoevers got what it takes to come for it right now?
its just your hunger for it. Nobodys gonna get it for you. If your musics Hot, and you know what kind of audience you have then exploit it. Air yourself out. Give out burnt CDS for free with a track or 2 and an intro saying COME SEE ME TONIGHT AT BLA BLA BLA bring your friends this shit gonna be off the chain... you just need a marketing plan
Yeah, I Can Feel That... So.. Is There Anything You want People To Know Right Now? Any shout outs you wanna make?
Shout outs To the Whole Rhode Island Hip Hop Scene, Prov, Pawtucket, Everyone Who still makes REAL music, To the cats that listen to the REAL MUSIC we make. Joel Venom, Chito, MFC Shout to you 151. The whole team Knuckle Up, Trey Questions, Danny James, Shouts out to Jesus Christ.. that about it fam
Aite, So I wish You Luck With Your Upcoming Court date..With that saidd Weee Outtt
PEACE
word thats real talk..thats my nigga right there.
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