I’ve tried to kill myself a few times. The first time was probably in middle school. Twelve years of pretty much being the man of the house and having to do anything and everything needed to keep things going will do that to a person. So, one day, I decided to try to, as Eminem […]
Read moreThe Road to Songs For…, Part Two (#FourTilFOR)
(This is part two of a series of blogs leading up to the release of Songs For… on Saturday) Sometime in 1996Baltimore, MD My father beat me. My father in 1942. Yes, he was thatold. That’s not one of those things that’s too out of the ordinary. I’m “black” and my parents were older than most. […]
Read moreThe Road to Songs For…, Part One (#FiveTilFOR)
(This series of blogs fleshes out some of the incidents that led to the creation and finalization of the no-fi masterpiece Songs For…) July 24, 2012Hyattsville Circuit CourtHyattsville, MD10:30 AM I just walked out of a courthouse in Hyattsville, family in tow. Holding a paper with the two words that secured my freedom, “Nolle Prosequi,” I […]
Read moreDJ Baltimore Supplier – "Hold On, We’re Going Home (Baltimore Club Mix)"
I think that this may actually be the first remix of this song. And, for some reason, this person chose me over, you know, someone bigger.I feel honored.And, as a Baltimore native, I appreciate that, for a couple reasons.A huge #TeamDAR salute to you, DJ Baltimore Supplier, whoever you are.
Read more@TrueGodImmortal – Crown the Champion (prod. by Speed on the Beat)
@IronOra – Donny Hashaway
Not a smoker, but I love the production on this–it’s so laidback and makes you want to go and, well, smoke an ounce or two.
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