Basically, 4IZE finished his album in the studio, so we have been at Upstairs Studio a lot last week. I got up with a lot of cats there for the project. Punchline came through to lay down his last verse and DJ RastaRoot was in the studio doing his thing, he did a few productions on 4IZE's project as well next to Floyd the Locsmif. We also did go to Straits that Tuesday where I met a lot of interesting industry people and met up with my friend Xan, who is an actual rocketscientist. (Yes, now I can actually say I know one haha.) Straits was pretty cool and we discussed alot about the business and the industry.
On Wednesday it was studio time again and we also went to the Ludaplex (studio) where I got up with Josh, this really dope producer. The three of us decided to go see Transformers 2 as well. 4IZE and me were kinda beat after that but RastaRoot was playing at this new event at 327, so we decided to swing by. And by surprise my friend Tru Skills was there as well so that was pretty dope and we ended up hanging out there.
Thursday, all I can say about this day is, we were chillin' in the studio when the news about Michael Jackson reached us. It was a shock to everyone and they have been playing MJ songs non-stop on all radio stations out here since then. MJ video's are not to be missed on tv either. I was in the States when Barack got elected for president. Now I am Stateside again when a historical moment goes down, this time not as positive though, yet world affecting news.
On Friday we went to see a show from Fishhawk, this really dope alternative band who I have been following online for a few months now. Their performance was off the chain and I got to do an interview with them afterwards. It will all be up when I get home and put time in editing all my footage. After the Fishhawk show we stopped by Club Ice where I met DJ Swagger and DJ Infamous. Names out here in ATL. I also actually got shouted out again on the mic in that club. Ha.
Sunday we went to a B-boy event at this hiphop spot called The Bench. It was hot as hell out side but I got to film some bboys and I got up with Dubelyoo, a very dope artist, painter, drawer, and did an interview with him. Also managed to talk to Tre and Cookie from Mblush, a designer company. Again, all footage will be up to see as soon as I get back to Amsterdam. After that event, we drove up to Alpharetta to meet up with 4IZE's business people. Great folks. We were supposed to go to The Velvet Room on invitation of DJ Infamous but by the time we got home we were so tired already that we ended up going to sleep. Mind you, I barely got any sleep over here that whole week.
Yesterday, Monday June 29th, I wanted to do some woman-stuff. Being with the homies all day every day is cool and all, but come on, I'm in the States, gotta get my shop on as well! So I had 4IZE drop me off at Cumberland Mall while he got back into the studio to finish some sound effects stuff. I spent a little cash here and there, of course had to shop at Victoria's Secret since we don't have that store in Amsterdam. Ha. DJ RastaRoot picked up and we had dinner at Longhorn. Steak! Shit was damn good too. =) Later that night we went to Magic City. Finally! Pay gets to see a real stripclub in Atlanta! It was off the hook. I had a really good time. Met up with DJ Esco, who also shouted me out on the mic - in Magic City! Who would have thought. DJ Cowboy showed up also and invited us to an event on friday where he will be spinning. Man, Magic City was dope, the women were gorgeous and very talented so to say. I wanted this particular beautiful girl to dance for me, but I couldn't find her no more. Oh well. Maybe next time haha.
Tuesday, this is the first day I didn't set foot outside. My dear friend Megaton flew into Atlanta from Philly and stopped by the house. It's been years and it was good to meet him in person finally. (We are all affiliated but I kept missing out on him the times I was here before.) I had to get my shit together and update the blog. I do have pictures but seeing I am pretty limited in technology over here (read: I didn't bring all the cables for my photocamera), you will all have to wait til I get home before I can post the pictures. In an hour we will be heading out to Straits again for drinks and going to Opera after that where there's an MJ tribute, DJ RastaRoot will be spinning. Not sure if I will update again before I fly home but I will try.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop.
Peace & Blessings,
<3>More info:
Floyd the Locsmif http://www.myspace.com/locsmif
Dubelyoo http://www.dubelyoo.net
