long time...

lord have mercy! i guess i've neglected this blog of mine for awhile. my world has been spinning relentlessly. last post was late september. what i've accomplished since: a european tour, another live recording, quite a bit of production that will soon be released publicly, tons of gigs/shows with various artists... it's been a wild past couple of months. nonetheless, i'm back, and attempting to voice some more opinions more frequently.

GO COWBOYS!! - take that for now. i'll address some more momentarily.

on the go!

man... it's been wild this whole entire year. and it continues with this...

blessed with the opportunity to experience greater in life. hopefully it's a testament to the fact that if you wanna do it, you can. coupled with hard work, dedication, and prayer... it's all possible. i think it's a little deeper than preparation meeting opportunity for things to take place. we all have something unique within us that will appeal to someone somewhere on first impression that can probably advance us in ways we can't believe. prepared or not. what happens after that is what requires the preparation. whatever the case may be... we are capable. question is are we determined. determined enough to accept the criticism without breaking. determined enough to make adjustments necessary for improvement. determined enough to persevere until your grind pays off. it's certainly not an overnight deal, but if you're willing to work and wait... who knows where you may be or go next. but you can't take no for an answer, just like you can't let anyone take the break that you were supposed to get.

i'm excited to get to do all of this, but i'm more excited over a fact of life that says nothing is impossible. these things that so many of us look at and desire, aren't really all that far from our reach. believe in yourself and assess yourself critically, without bias and naivete. then do whatever it takes to be ready. it pays off. october makes 1 year for me. that's my testimony. it happens!

pz&<3

-gr0ove

break free

big up to the homie skee who finally released his long awaited mixtape "Break Free". i think he has the chance to be a huge breakout artist. very honest release. as a long time friend i can attest to what's said on this mixtape. break free homie and hold ya faith - things don't stay bad forever, just a matter of when you go proactive and make them better.

and so here's hoping to him getting the opportunity he desires to have his music be in the ears of the world! download the jaint! it's free. and you ain't got nothin else to do anyways. click the pic b!

ps. i guess i could mention the intro... yeah me and mlkjr did that 1.

pz&love

-gr0ove

big day!

so i wanna just publicly congratulate the homie eric roberson on his 6th cd releasing today. music fan first is out now! all you music lovers need to RUN and go get it. i also wanna congratulate the homie and mentor eldar on his 4th release - virtue. not to mention, robert glasper released "double booked" today as well. i have ample music to enjoy on this flight to ohio tomorrow.

people! please support good music. it's rare these days.

also, RIP to aaliyah as today is the 8th anniversary of her tragedy. do check out the rendition of "care for you" i did for jesse boykins III as well.

time to enjoy life again!! GOOD MUSIC HAS ARRIVED!

pz&<3&happylistening

-gr0ove

1 week only!!

so guys... there are a faithful few who have been oh so interested in this new material of mine. literally, a few. :\

anyways... for one week, i'm gonna put up these tracks (located to the right of this reading). FEEDBACK PEOPLE. FEED! BACK!! i wanna here from you all. i wanna know what your thoughts are. pick these tracks apart, whatever else. these are joints that are about to go in front of big people over the course of the next few months. let me know how you feel about it. there's a comment section, JUST FOR THAT. fill it up!!


pz&<3+blessings
-gr0ove

ERIC ROBERSON MUSIC FAN FIRST

so i must say, as i've said plenty of times before, i'm not just a musician for eric roberson, but an avid fan. have been for years. & it's a privilege to be with the squad as he approaches the release of his sixth album.

i implore you all to check out his blog as eric gives you a daily glimpse into each of the songs on this upcoming release. ALSO you can pre-order the cd, which he will autograph if ordered before the 25th (release date) right here. safe to say, i've already ordered my copy.

support honest music. it's rare these days.

pz&<3
-gr0ove

lordamercy! for the sake of the sabbath!

terrence cunningham & alison carney @ bohemian

ohhhhhh... it was a dope night. i hope a few other videos emerge. there were definitely some moments that would have to be captured and shown to even share with you all the idea of how it felt. it may have been the most complete all around show i've ever been a part of. from beginning to finish, with terrence cunningham opening and alison carney headlining. woo! enjoy.

life on the road!

mannnnnn... life on the road = comp tickets, free drinks, lack of sleep, a wealth of new musician friends, shoot... a wealth of new friends period, the necessity for a lot of gas and monthly oil changes, did i mention the lack of sleep??

it's a beautiful thing though, especially when that's what you've dreamed and hoped for. a lot of people get lost en route to achieving their dreams because it's not an easy road to travel. you have to put yourself out on a limb in a lot of cases. there's some proving that has to take place. but if you've worked hard and you're passionate about what you do, it shows. i'm proud of myself for that reason. not to big up myself, but just for not having given up on the pursuit of my dreams. i've seen my fair share of adversities and deterrents. so to rise up and say, yeah i went through that and i still came out... i thank God for that persevering bone in my body that didn't let me stop. i'm increasingly excited as the days go by because i can see the progress. i can see the influence of those more experienced who i've been blessed enough to work with. i can see myself getting closer to that point where i can really pull the music that i feel in my heart out and share it with others in a real time setting. and there's nothing like it. it's a step towards a greater experience and offering.

as i have the chance to work with new people, and gain new knowledge, expertise, ability, etc. i hope that it all equals out to sharing something poignant with the world. something that reaches the heart. something that makes an impact. as it stands, composing, to me, is pouring out what you have and making something audible out of something otherwise internally secretive. sometimes it happens on the spot, on a stage in front of hundreds, thousands, millions(?? lol). other times, it happens right in the place where you have a chance to calculate every move, every note, to invoke every emotion intended. either way, what comes to light, in these cases, is what reaches most.

strive to do that with your art. your craft. it doesn't have to be music. it could actually be as simple as your everyday conversation. let's reach people & spread the most love we're capable of doing. unifying as a society. agreeing as a people. being the best individuals we're capable of being so that collectively we can be even better.

THAT WAY, MYSELF AND ALL THESE CRAZY MUSICIANS AND WONDERFUL ARTISTS CAN PROVIDE YOU A DOPE SOUNDTRACK!! lol. there's my tie in.

pz&<3 always
-gr0ove

tribute piece

so i arranged "human nature" earlier in tribute... for anybody who would like a copy of this, AND YOU KNOW I DON'T BE LETTIN MY MATERIAL OUT TO JUST ANYBODY, comment with your email address and i will oblige with a copy!

God bless MJ
pz&<3&condolences
-gr0ove

God bless Michael Jackson

so as it is, i'm sure so many people have something to say regarding this wild day. but, this is the case every time we lose a celebrity of greater fame. however, this is different. i don't even think i initially realized how BIG this is. as i think about the generations, races, colors, creeds, communities, societies... the world that michael jackson affected... i don't know if i can come to complete understanding over it all. i mean, we're not just talking about a specific group of people. usually a loss has its greatest impact on those in the same field as well as fans of the one lost. but this is reaches so much further. mj impacted musicians, singers, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, and so many more. his fan base covered this entire earth in greater numbers than anyone else ever, arguably, Jesus himself excluded ;x . he CHANGED so much. he set records and there is a GREAT precedence that is synonymous with mj's name. he was the epitome of an innovator.

feel how you want to feel about some of what he did. he had his times, certainly. BUT can any of us even fathom the amount of pressure on this man?? it's beautiful to reach THAT many people, but there comes responsibility with that. as i watch the specials on him right now, i think back to what dave chappelle said regarding mj: "he did that for you, somehow. somehow he thought you might... maybe it'll help." and in the chaos of it all, were his intentions ever understood - right or wrong? mj was reported to say something along the lines of "if i didn't think i could help the children, i'd kill myself." and if we could disregard the odd nature of it all, would we be able to see the heart of a man who maybe just wanted to make the world a better place the best way that he could?

all this to say, i hope in the days, weeks, and months to come that people don't turn this into a circus or a moment of destructive critique. allow the man to rest peacefully and respectfully. let's appreciate the legacy he left behind. let's refrain from the criticism of his choices and decisions, because we can't understand them, not never having experienced the sort of lifestyle he had. let's admire him for the fact that he was a humanitarian with humanist thoughts. if he weren't why would he be so concerned with the state of the world? this was obvious in songs like - we are the world, black or white, heal the world, what more can i give, and man in the mirror. yeah, there may have been some lunatic ways of living at time, but i believe mj had the world at heart and had love for more people, including you and i no matter how indirectly, than we will ever know. he loved hard, and hurt greatly because of that love. bless your life.

michael jackson - you are appreciated. your life and legacy are admired and adored. you won't be forgotten. God bless you.

also... r.i.p. to farrah fawcett. i never followed her closely, but the hope and inspiration she gave to those with cancer via her documentary, was the most defining moment of her career. greater than any movie, sitcom, or show.

pz&<3&condolences
-gr0ove

night @ the movies

so... i was torn between terminator salvation and the hangover. i go on imdb.com and i read this regarding the hangover: "If you need a pick me up from a bad day, just watch this and you will definitely feel better about everything that may be going wrong in your life." and due to random nerve tweaking events, i was definitely up for a pick me up. so the hangover it was.

THIS MOVIE IS WILDDDDDD! i don't think i have ever seen something THAT ridiculous, and subsequently i don't think i have laughed that hard at a movie ever. this movie is GUARANTEED to make your evening. MUST SEE! from top to bottom this movie is hilarious... it's argued that the best part is the end credits. i don't know if i have a fav part. i enjoyed it in entirety. go buy your tickets & holla at me. i'll go again!!

pz&<3
-groove

oh Lord have mercy... because HE lives!

soooo... travis sayles?? who in the whole entire world are you & how did i become such a big fan in 10 minutes?! DOPE organist. DOOOOOOOOOOPE!!

want vs. need

friends... i'm going online saying these are a NEED, not a want!@$%!@#%!

back again...

ok folks... i'm wildin! lol. it's been a minute. so let me make my initial shouts. shout to erro who always has the dope posts that i would steal but then my blog would be like his. also big shout to my man parris bowens who released his instrumental solo effort "a digital flow" of which i am a fan. the cut - theme of dreams??! ridiculous!

so i'll keep this short, as my intent is to get back to posting regularly/daily(??). i learned something valuable last night... we cannot control life's scenarios. we can only control our reactions. how you react can make or break you. we were sittin watchin the game last night, having a few, and this older white guy starts making racist remarks, after which my man immediately bought him a drink. "tell him it's from the typical black guys over here." and not to the point of trying to buy him off, but the fact that my man phil made the gesture to live above the bs... when 9 times out of 10, we don't let that slide without confrontation... i thought was pretty crazy. we can be greater when we choose to be greater... easier said than done, but absolutely true.

pz+<3
-groove

walk hard!

so for the folks who are like "no new blogs? when you gonna post another?"... it's all been for the sake of walking hard. i've been hard at work and traveling heavily tryin to secure that good future. so hopefully there will be some new clips after this week from some of these events: showcase with pop/r&b artist, kes kaos (myspace.com/keskaos) this thursday in ny, and eric roberson shows in ny, alexandria va, and baltimore on next week. so things look up...

in my hiatus, i do have opinions on certain things of public interest i do suppose. soooo...

keri hilson - B/B-

bobby valentino & j holiday - B

doom - C

jim jones - C-

mims & jadakiss - B

mobb deep (safe is cracked) - C+

ashmont hill - A-

eminem new single = wack

&

converse poorman weapon = will be copped = dope!

twitter > facebook+myspace

fyi - there has yet to be a platinum selling album that has been released this year according to the weekly soundscan numbers sitting in my email box. aka - the industry sucks right now. 

ps. i'll show off some more new stuff here soon. let me get through these killer weeks and i'll be right back to the regularly scheduled broadcast!! 

pz&<3

-groove

goes a lil somethin like this...

so you're already checkin out 1 of 7 tracks completed on tonight... it's been a roller coaster of a last week. and i finally got around to knockin out joints i'd either started or had thought to do. so, posted are 2 of the 7 tracks. i'll be showing a little more off as time goes by... it's a little too early to hit yall in the chest! lol. spring hasn't even given us warm weather yet. but believe me when i say... i got some s*** up my sleeve!! gotta see me in person for that preview! ;] 

nonetheless! check them jawns out and let me know how you feel!@$!@! 

pz&<3

-groove

new findings

new finding #1 - i have a gray hair. this is unacceptable! lol. definitely not a fan. at least let me turn 25, aka 50% of 50, before "aging". unfortunate! ;[

new finding #2 - apparently i've been sleeping, just overlooking, or just not delving deep enough. so let me start by saying i'm a fan of little brother. and that's what's up. so i know they had their qualms and may not be releasing another album. i also know that phonte has been making his solo appearances. learned that with his appearance on j*davey's cut "just because", then eric roberson's "been in love"... and i would see his name here and there. NEVER EVER KNEW THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE INVOLVED HIM. i kept hearing about this group, f.e. this, f.e. that... so i get the album "leave it all behind" this week and dug it. and who's the front man? phonte. wonderful. as much as i dig little brother, i think i dig f.e. more. what makes that evident is f.e.'s first album "changes" was more like a little brother project produced by nikolay, whereas "leave it all behind" sounds like what would be the f.e. debut album... the real introduction of this group into the industry. by all means this album is the reason why i haven't commented or reviewed any album this week. i have listened though! i'll get to that soon enough keri, jim, and mf doom. 

COP FOREIGN EXCHANGE'S "LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND" 

something in the way of real music. experimental at times for those more conservative in taste or certainly those too set in the tastes of the industry/radio. imagine dwele being produced by brook d'leau! go google if you don't get my drift.

also - josiah. he's dope as well. nothing released, but click the link and discover. he's legit talent.

new finding #3 - radii shoes! funky. got my first pair a couple of weeks ago. very comfy. very urban. bona fide sneaks. more affordable than the air yeezies lol!! but yeah... these have earned a spot next to my supras. 

oh... and this...

until next time...

pz&<3

-groove

music music music...

ok. so as it is, it's tuesday. everybody's new release date. yada yada... i'm still high off of our DC show with Eric Roberson this past saturday. a gross evening turned into a masterpiece... it was beautifully amazing. i'm waiting to see some clips emerge. but until then, feast on this!!

so on to the situation at hand... yes it's tuesday. so let me talk a little about music and what i think is going on. there were, to me, no noteworthy releases on today. but there have been some albums that have recently flew under the radar. joe budden - padded room, havoc - hidden files, and drake - so far gone. 

here's the synopsis: 

budden's padded room sounds like mood muzik 23, actually i think we'd be on 4. don't get me wrong, budden is always gonna give you solid bars and emotional content, and i dig that. however, maybe in part it's some of the production and overall mastering of the project that lends to it sounding a little more like a mixtape than an album. there's nothing that makes this stand out from the mood muzik series, and i think there should be, considering this is an official label release. AGAIN... i'm not taking away from the album, i just want to differentiate the two.

havoc's hidden files was quite a disappointment to me. quite frankly, ever since their departure from LOUD records, mobb overall has been on a downward spiral. what i have ALWAYS noticed from mobb deep is the strength of the production (of course i am a producer so i guess i'm supposed to notice that). this album lacks that. there are a couple joints but nothing really even memorable. sounds like a bunch of production from the triton's hip hop kit... lending to the dated sound of this material. and i'm sure with a title like "hidden files" some, if not all, of this album has to be of past material. but still... i look back to the infamous, hell on earth, murda muzik, even infamy... mobb's old stuff still sounds great today. arguably classic! this doesn't meet the mark for me.

drake's so far gone... this dude is wildly talented. recently signed to interscope and managed by hip hop since 1978, he has yet to fail to impress me. each of his mixtapes, room for improvement, comeback season, and the current, sound more like legitimate albums that most the industry acts out here today. his lyricism is impeccable. and even his vocals are dope. it doesn't sound like he's a rapper trying to sing, nor like a singer trying to rap. he sounds like he does both legitimately. i'm a huge fan based on all of this. and this album is in heavy rotation on my packed out ipod. this album is extremely versatile, and there's so much that's noteworthy about it. i would rant about it... but i'd invite you to find the album and listen for yourself. official release or not, this will be one of the standout albums of the year. not to mention, i'm sure he'll be trying to one up himself with the "thank me later" interscope release due out within the year. mark my words, prepare to see this kid achieve a long successful career. 

take that... AND WHERE IS J*DAVEY?! i swear i've been waiting for this album for years... 

holla @ me and let me know how you feel!

pz&<3

-groove

weekly reflect

so... to me last week was definitely an interesting one. very little sleep. lot of playing. lot of learning about people and where their minds and hearts are at. admittedly difficult in part for rifts that i would have rather avoided. but i get it all. 

there was a lot of love last week though and that felt great. i had a chance to talk to a number of people and offer a lot of help to some individuals. the appreciation that was shown was definitely uplifting. i had a chance to reach a lot of people last week and also be reached by a lot of people.

and not to mention, the NJ & DC shows. it was so wonderful to meet all the new faces and catch up with the missed ones. NJ was definitely cool... but I must say DC took the cake. because of all the bs surrounding the show, the way the event was organized and run... it was initially a weird atmosphere, a hostile one even. however, i wanna say we did everything we could to make up for it on our end. Eric Roberson is such an amazing artist. even as his keyboardist, and a part of his entourage, i'm still a fan. the way he gives himself over to the audience is bar none. there was such an emotional investment on behalf of the group last night, coupled with a LOT of energy!! we gave it our all - and not that we don't on every show... but last night was special. 

to all the folks who took time to show love... greatly appreciated. all the techs in DC, keish, tiff, samira, ayanna, jay's homegirl in nj that i almost had to judo chop!, sheena, lorenzo (thanks for stoppin through nig!), gabby, and all the rest who i can't recall at the moment, for which i do apologize... thank you all for a great time. mel & pops! the wisdom and greatness... you guys are great. and then all the fellas - love yall man. the vibe is gettin even doper! 

on to some sleep!! holla at me folks! catch me on the twitter like a mug. nothing worthwhile drops this week, so maybe i'll speak on this phenom named Drake. definitely dope. until then...

pz&<3

-groove

unexpected payoffs...

well good world... this is something that i've been aware of for awhile - things never take place how you expect them to. this past month has been such a pain. seems like every situation i've been a part of, i've wound up feeling sort of inadequate. primarily because people are douche bags and don't appreciate much of anything. so many individuals are so selfish and self absorbed. so for the kind givers of the world, one good act just equates into requests for more by the takers of the world. and it can so quickly spin out of control. 

so... i performed today as a guest of another student/friend at the university i graduated from. while sitting in the class, it was really like ridiculous the praises they spoke of me. not that i require the validation. the reason it meant so much has to do with the level of appreciation there was for my craft and the impact that i had made on the department just by being a good guy.

it's extremely difficult to remain a good guy when it seems not to matter to a soul. yet, every once in awhile there's an act of God that goes to show that attempts in good spirits amount to something and aren't done in vain. the professors said "if there's anything you need, please just ask. you deserve all the good has come your way and even more as good things happen to good people." and that really stuck with me. this wasn't some cliche churchgoers' phrase or exclamation, not to say those don't matter, just seems like they say it because that's what they're supposed to say sometimes. but to have someone make themselves available to me in the same way that i've always done what i can to make myself available to others... it was refreshing, to say the least. 

these are the gems of life. the things that take place unexpectedly, that pay you off in a way that really touches the heart. the things that let you know that what you do actually matters and doesn't go unnoticed. cherish these moments, because they are few and far in between. but these moments are special and should most certainly revitalize us when we feel like none of this is worth the effort. push on. God would tell us that's what Christ had to do. not to be deep, just to be real. things pay off when we least expect them to and it winds up feeling the best for a more considerable amount of time. 

thanks professors. and tudy. fellow su music dept students and faculty. i needed this today.

pz&<3

-groove

"the-dream: love vs money" review.

so let me start off by saying, i will review albums from a musician's/producer's/music theorist's point of view, while trying to keep it applicable to all. you'll see chord progressions, in parentheses and where applicable, for the sake of certain points i may make in reviewing.

let's get into it... 

rockin' that s*** - (IV-V-iii-IV)

the lead out single. not a bad song at all. you can definitely hear the tie over from the last album though. sounds like it could've easily been written or started either during or immediately after the last album. the break in the second verse with the crazy bass drag/slide... yeah i dig that. and the emergence of the solo synth in the bridge/3rd verse, whatever he's calling that. typical dream song.

walkin on the moon - (ii-V-vi) IMMEDIATELY, and i do mean immediately, all i hear is a sped up version of falsetto. the same ii-V-vi progression is used and his falsetto high notes take me back to that song so quickly. and to me, this is one of the plagues with the dream's material. there's such a uniform sound to his music. that being said, i do still enjoy this song. the way in which it is developed with the instrument choices make it stand out. i'm a kayne fan, nothing exorbitant or anything. i think the addition of his verse to this song is a major plus considering where kayne is at musically right now. the whole retro, 808 feel of the song is right in mr. west's lane right now. smart addition dream.

my love - (IV-V-iii-IV) does that progression look familiar? maybe just 2 songs ago?? this song is cool, decent listening. miss mariah carey doesn't wear my ears out on this song, i'm just tired of her doubling her own vocals an octave under (heard when her verse first drops). this falls into the typical category of the dream's music again for me.

put it down - (ii-vi[V(6)-I]) this song initially caught my attention. i love this track. it still sounds like many others, but it was hittin in my honda! yet... :\ he says some of the corniest s*** on this song!!! no.1 who is he talkin to in the beginning?? is this a diss? if he was gonna call somebody out, would this be the right song to do that on?? THEN - "i'm all up on you like a white tee on a thug"??!???! really?!? that's sexy?! i don't like his content or his vocal production on this song... although the "call me ali" line - lol, i like those cocky utterances. i can see myself saying stuff like that. man, i just wanted the vocals and lyrics to match the track... it didn't. i'm in the middle of the road on this one...

sweat it out - (ii-V-iii7-VI+) i dig this song. great ballad. this song is packaged well enough that the simplicity and repetitive nature of the hook doesn't even strike me as a detractor. i have no qualms! 

take her home 2 my mama - my ears are intolerant to this song. i'm pretty sure i will delete this song from my ipod. i have no interest in it whatsoever. flopper. 

love vs money pts. 1&2 - the first thing i will even dare to mention is that the musicality of the break in the second verse is wonderful. thank you dream for that. the bass drags are extremely dramatic, maybe too dramatic without something else to accent and complement it. there may be a poly synth sounding with with the actual hit on the IV chord, but because of the similarity of the sound textures/timbre, it, to me, is ineffective. moving into pt.2, i like the musical variations. i'm glad this was packaged as a pt.1 pt.2 deal. if it weren't, i may have had a problem with it, just because a lot of his songs sound like they are pt.2 of other songs with different content. oh... dream. what made you pick the f# over a g minor chord?? that's gross. i totally don't approve! lol. not that my opinion probably would matter to the guy. but man... that's horrible dissonance.

 

fancy - (iii-IV) so i like the song initially. the minimalistic approach to the track works for this song, or so i thought. i'll get back to that in a second. 2nd verse... he mentions paris, and here appears an accordion. lol, i think it's corny in sound, but conceptually i think it completes his idea and the feel that he was trying to give. i get it. lol. back to the minimalism... this song is 6.5 minutes long. around 3:42, he begins to develop the drums. enter hi hats. fair. so the whole time along, i'm waiting for the recap of the hook that brings about a bass drum. no such thing exists... UNTIL 6:18!!!!! WHY WOULD YOU WAIT UNTIL THERE ARE 12 SECONDS LEFT TO DROP YOUR BASS DRUM?! and yeah, at that point he is doing something different lyrically... but still, there's 12 seconds left man! i can't get with it. however to his credit... the chord on which he ends = common tone modulation (for any musical theorists out there). GOTTA love that. this sets up the next song.

right side of my brain - (ii-I-vi-V) GOD BLESS BIG BASS DRUM/TYMPANI HITS!! this nearly makes up for the lack in the last song. i like this song, just about everything about it. this is a big track. i would love to see this as his second single. 

mr. yeah - the musician in me says this would be a fun song to play live because of the rhythmic hits throughout the chorus. i'm also a fan of the break down. smooooooooth. lil bass run at the end. i can get with that. lol... so much for subtleties huh dream? that's a nice lil question at the end of the song... i'd suggest picking and choosing where you drop that line. lol. definitely not one for the first date. guys please... hear me. but it definitely prepares you for the next song.

kellys 12 play - you can read the track name and know where this song is going. this is the song you don't even listen to, you just immediately drop it to the sexy time playlist on your ipod, which i personally believe everyone should have accessible on their ipod anyways. ;x i completely get the point of the song, and everything that takes place in the song. like it or not, it fulfills it's purpose! 2nd verse... the skip-skip-sk-sk-skip?!?! isn't that just inspirational?! this is the trouble song of the album. >;]

let me see the booty - oh boy... this is one of those songs that gets play in the club. not the upscale lounge joints... i'm talkin bout THE CLUB. i would imagine scandalous things would take place to this joint. not much musicality in this song... hey it's a lil jon joint. so yeah, i have nothing to really elaborate on with that. 

-- so i give this album like a C/C+. it's different in ways, but a lot of it sounds the same as the last album, mainly because of the drum programming. the melodic progressions are pretty typical, but then again so is the entire industry. there's a lot of things about this album that just don't cut across for me. but then there are some really strong points about the album. it's just with this uniform sound of his... how much longer can dream remain popular? give a listen and let me know what you think.

pz&<3

-groove

past paradise... all puns intended

so... it's another one of those nights where my sleep pattern is all off.

in my brief browsing, i checked out eric roberson's blog (*commercial break - my dope dope boss/bandleader and one of the greatest song writers ever!) only to discover a clip of us performing on inauguration weekend in DC at the black cat. so yanno... it's only right that i investigate what had actually been posted. i've found some classic moments, for me at least, from our ATL and DC shows, respectively. iluvu2much, which is undoubtedly one of my all time favorite songs (hey algebra!!!), and the freestyle session, the groove of which was provided by groove aka me (not to big up myself, lol... the chemistry just felt particularly good). so check them out!

it was just unbeknownst to me that so many clips were posted. thanks to the eric roberson fans who have captured these moments. kinda documents a great place in life and musicianship for me. i have been such a huge fan of eric's since '04. and in following him, his production, and his musicians... i come in the line of some amazing individuals. when i first was put on to erro, parris bowens and dana soret were playing for him (what up yall!!). and they were on superstar status to me, having met them and had great conversation with them both after tye shows and etc. all that to say, i would've never imagined following in their footsteps with this gig. so it's me seeing dreams come to fruition and that's such an amazing thing to see unfold in life. i encourage everybody to continue in the pursuits of their dreams... God does bless! AHHHHALLELUJAH!!@$! lordamercy! 

btw... we're back in DC this weekend at The Scene, 2221 Adams Pl NE. come vibe with us!

pz&<3

-groove

finally...

so yeah... it's like dumb early/late... i have a problem with falling asleep earlier than my lil circadian rhythms care for, and as i result i wake up way earlier. so anyways... i figured what better time to join up and do the blog thing. i guess i'm trying to get like the rest with the whole twitter/blogger thing. but yeah... that's what it is. 

resting up this week before things get busy all over again... looking forward to doing the Key Club (NJ)& The Scene (DC) concerts this weekend. Eric Roberson Live... and if you don't already know, you may care to google, wiki, imeem'eem! 

definitely ready to get back into the writing thing! i've been so big on simply producing that i haven't taken time to really write to my own material. with the ideas that events have inspired this weekend... we might have some content. ;] stay tuned.

how's that for the first go!?

pz&<3

-groove