Still grinding away on this site. Launch set for 2 weeks at an absolute maximum, and we've been hustling to get this thing done. For those that have helped me testtrack it so far, thank you very much! It has been very helpful getting feedback from various sources, and I think that will reflect nicely in the finished product. I have learned so much already from this experience that I look forward to putting this new found skill-set to work in my next project (you didn't think I was done, did you?)
So now that many people have testtracked the site, I am looking for people to help me fill the site up =) If you have any interest in writing an article about something makes you unique (a skill you have, something you've done, etc) then please let me know. This can be great marketing for those of you in music/art and also a great outlet just to tell some people about yourself. So if it interests you at all, just email me at splitsuit@gmail.com, thnk you =)
I haven't really had much time to put in sessions which has been very annoying. I am super motivated right now and using all that energy towards the site which won't show a return for some time. O well, at least I'm doing other things. Still coaching and making another video for Stox (coming out at the end of the month) and then building the ground-floor to build a nice income later. Hustle now and relax later.
I also decided I'm going to back to Vegas. Probably around May. I wanted to be out there for the series anyway, and I there are lots of positives to being back there. So back in the car and back on the road we go =) I will be back in Boston for my sister's graduation and birthday in June, and will re-eval Vegas after 3 months to see where I stand on that front.
2 things as I wrap up:
1.) Congrats to Frank Calo! I knew this kid from back at 'Cuse, and it's always nice to see another's success.
2.) In finding some new music I came across this gem.
This guy is awesome! Instantly DL'd all his albums and am really impressed. A very nice sound and even better message...I hope this brings hip hop back (note: hip hop is NOT rap).
And that's all from me...enjoy!
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<< note: hip hop is NOT rap >>
Sorry, I can't let this slide. Hip hop is most definitely rap. Actually a better way to put it might be that rap is Hip hop. Just a fashion, bling, cars, breakdancing, graffiti, etc. are all also Hip hop.
I know the distinction you're trying to make, that gangsta rap makes hip hop look stupid, and I used to try to make the same distinction, but it's a part of the culture.
Love the blog, keep up the good work.
Peace
rap is a musical form with a lack of lyrical importance, a heavier emphasis on hook and instrumental, and generally contains the subject matter of bling/bitches/guns/cars
hip hop is a musical form with a heavy emphasis on lyrics, focus is more on structure and creativity (than instrumentation which is generally simple as to not take away from lyrics), and the message generally has positive undertones celebrating life or wishing to.
i wud say those are 2 very different musical forms. i mean you could try to subcategorize the way you do rockNroll and death metal...but people draw huge distinctions between the 2.
glad you like the blog!
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I think they are definitely distinct forms, no matter what you label them as, and that's because when you look at the elements, they are clearly different, like split pointed out. You don't have to call it rap or hip hop, but they are definitely two distinct forms of music.
As for the videos, I enjoyed them. =)
Sleep when you're dead.
i plan on doing so. a very deep sleep =)
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