Know Your Lane (part 1)

Hip Hop was born in the 1970s in New York City. It was founded on the 4 Pillars of the culture, DJing, Mcing, b-boying, and graffiti artist. This was outlined by one of the pioneers Afrika Bambaataa. He also added another element, beatboxing.


The DJ first emerged with disc jockeys creating rhythmic beats by looping breaks (small portions of songs emphasizing a percussive pattern) on two turntables, more commonly referred to as sampling. The DJ got the party started, and kept the energy of the crowd up. Kool DJ Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Grandmaster Caz were early pioneers of Hip Hop Djing.


The MC raps or just rhymes. This refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics with a strong rhythmic accompaniment".The art of rhyming can be broken down into different components, such as “content”, “flow” and “delivery”. Rapping is distinct from spoken word poetry in that is it performed in time to the beat of the music. The use of the word "rap" to describe quick and slangy speech actually precedes what we know as Hip Hop. Some early MCs were Melle Mel, and Busy B.


The relationship between graffiti and hip hop culture arises both from early graffiti artists practicing other aspects of hip hop, and its being practiced in areas where other elements of hip hop were evolving as art forms. Graffiti is recognized as a visual expression of rap music. Some early pioneers of graffiti in the 1970s include Crash, Blade, Zephyr, and Lady Pink.


Breaking, also called B-boying or breakdancing, is a dynamic style of dance which developed as part of the hip hop culture.Breaking began to take form in the South Bronx alongside the other elements of hip hop. The term "B-boy" originated from the dancers at DJ Kool Herc's parties, who saved their best dance moves for the break section of the song, getting in front of the audience to dance in a distinctive style. DJ Kool Herc described the "B" in B-boy as short for breaking which at the time was slang for "going off".Early acts include the Rock Steady Crew and New York City Breakers.


Beatboxing, popularized by Doug E. Fresh is the vocal percussion of hip hop culture. It is the art of creating beats, rhythms, and melodies using the human mouth.The term beatboxing is derived from the mimicing of first generation of drum machines, then known as beatboxes. It can be categorized under the production element of hip hop, though it does sometimes include a type of rapping intersected with the human-created beat. The practice was included in hip hop in the early days by Doug E Fresh, the Fat Boys, and then Biz Markie. Although it has lost its significance in the culture, it is still a showstopper when someone as good as Rahzel, formerly of the Roots, gives a performance.


As time has passed the original Pillars have been abandoned. Djs have turned into MCs, MCs try to be their own DJs and B-boys. Instead of focusing and becoming great at a Pillar, most are now just stuck being mediocore at 2 or 3 of them. Today you can include the Djs and Mcs wearing hats such as CEO, model, etc. It makes it hard to succeed in what they originally set out to do for the love of hip hop. We have a chance to bring it back and become great at our individual talents and combine to become a force in the community and music. So ask yourself, Whats Your Lane??

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Kanye Shows How to "Runaway" From Conventional Hip Hop Videos

"Creativity- like human life itself- begins in darkness." - Julia Cameron

Kanye West has been through alot in the past 2 years. The loss of his mother, being ostrocised in court of public opinion. I agreed with him, Beyonce did have a better video. The backlash for the "Taylor Swift Interruption" was due to his skin color and what he represented.

A young, black, cocky, creative, dickhead. He is a great artist, producer, and somewhat fashion icon. Although I wouldnt be caught dead in skinny jeans, and everytime I see a dude in them I believe he is going to start "Jerkin" at any minute.

Anyway, while getting ready to go out one night I noticed his new full length mini movie "Runaway". So I planned to watch a few minutes while preserving my sexy (thanks Diddy), and catch the rest when i got back home. 35 minutes later i was calling a friend to tell them to watch this video. I love this video. One thing about Kanye, he is not afraid to go left field with his ideas. Kanye directed this piece that was written by acclaimed hip hop director Hype Williams. Now let me be clear about this I dont entertain all that illuminati talk.Its dumb because the organization does not exist and control the world. And if they did, why would they worship the devil? Anytime a black male becomes successful or reaches new heights in fame, its some secret organization behind it. Satan this and satan that, get over it.

Sometimes I give it a second thought......

Back to what I was saying, the video is beautiful visually. Kanye and Selita Ebanks are horrible thespians, but it kind of adds to the video. The Phoenix falling down to earth and having to find her way back is symbolic of how Kanye views himself. She is told she shouldnt burn and return to her world, but she refuses to allow herself to be held down from being what she is. He even tells her he wont let her burn, that he will keep her from going back to her world. But just like us men, he falls asleep after a hot woman puts it on him and she steals off and burns anyway. Which reminds me, Kanye get checked bruh! Each song in this mini movie sounds like the Kanye is growing even more as an artist. Standouts are plenty, including "Devil in a New Dress", "All of the Lights", and the titular "Runaway". Kanye is a one of a kind hip hop artist. This mini movie and even just the video for the song "Runaway" is refreshing and beautiful. If you cant appreciate the grace and skill of the dancers in the video i suggest you open your eyes.




Artist you do not have to have gyrating, humping strippers in your videos. You do not have to drive around in a rented car, and aim at the camera with your trigger finger. Lets get more creativity and less ignorant imagery. I understand you may have a low budget, but think outside the box. But then again if your song is called "Booty Booty Everywhere", then i guess you cant think too far outside the box.

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Me Just Being Me, Hate It Or Love It (Chris B)

I was approached by E the CEO to work with PUR Entertainment. She said she enjoys my thoughts on different subjects and likes the way I express myself. I said thank you and jumped at the opportunity, but I think she has no idea. Given the forum I am going to be sure to give you pure, raw, unadulterated truth. If you can't handle it I suggest you go to a safer blog that will not hurt your feelings.

I was born and raised in Norfolk, Va, but I have resided in Bmore for the last 6 years. The DMV has always been home, besides the year I spent in the Chi. I've always been a fan of Hip Hop. R&B was my first love but i was introduced to hip hop through my friend London. Summer of 1994 he had the Warren G "Regulate" cassette and my favorite song blasted through his tape player, "This DJ".




I became engrossed in hip hop. From "I Used to Love H.E.R" to "Party and Bullshit", it was on for me. I've always been entranced by lyricism and had low tolerance for gimmicks. I believe hip hop is an art form and a lifestyle, not just a musical genre. I love Wu-Tang and the ones that haven't sold out to make a little money, but on the flipside I can rock in the club to a Gucci song.


"Guaranteed to make em jump like Rod Strickland"



I'm a big fan of Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole, Nas, Jay-Z, T.I, Ice Cube, Little Brother, Kanye West, Consequence, Common, should i keep going? Just know i'll listen to almost anything, but if its bullsh*t I will let you know.


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So from the tops of the charts to VA, to DC, to the corners of Baltimore and Pennsylvania Ave, i'm listening. So artist come with the real shit.


"Only astronauts are brave enough of visiting me"


Come with your experiences in life as well as those around you. Let me hear your lyrics come alive, and if i'm in the club let me see the pretty girls dance. But please do not do the Stanky Leg or G5 if you been out of high school for 22 years. This is just my opinion. You should be two steppin to everything before you break a hip. So thank you for reading this and coming to my blog, and rocking with me and PUR Entertainment. And if you have an opinion be sure to let me hear it, not saying i'll give a f*ck, but its always welcome!
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Super Heros Can Have Fun too.....

“Yea I’m right back at it, yea I’m on it/no radio no promo no warning....they ain’t f*#*king with the line-up, Gritty Gang army, man these soldiers tryin to sign-up/ set the bar high leave the crowd like ‘yeah’/Bmore king, but I don’t need no chair….” A bold statement made by one of Baltimore’s most iconic and inspirational figures in and out of the hip hop scene. Ogun aka Bmore Hero bka ‘CEO’ to his fellow Gritty Gang colleagues, has always been one of the more visual dignitaries of the DMV (Baltimore to be specifically) hip hop scene. This being due to his status as the appointed leader of the Gritty Gang conglomerate (a group of some of Baltimore’s most talented rappers), one of the head bosses of Architect Recording Studios, and his connection with the www.allbmorehiphop.com website. With his fatherly wisdom, constant support of his fellow team members and motivational spirit Ogun’s reputation to “put others first” has gotten him tremendous amounts of respect amongst the community as well as cemented his role as a boss. With his recent project In My Spare Time he reminds us why he earned the title “Bmore Hero”. Saving hip hop fans from corny, whack, meaningless music….one beat at a time. In My Spare Time is basically a melting pot of cultural differences, hilarious antics, inspirational messages, fresh beats, and storytelling all balled into one mixtape that is a true example of what hip hop is all about. Think more of Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid movie flexing his skills to the young up and comers. Technically, a ‘..I’ll show ya how to do dis son…’ moment on wax for the masses. Don’t doubt the fact that a simple role change from artist to mentor slowed this King of the rap jungle down. In My Spare Time just put a lot of the nay-sayers and doubters in check, opened up a few new ears to his talent and got the juices flowing in some people who thought the Bmore hero had lost his mojo and hung up his cape for good. I wouldn’t call this a comeback, but after his rejuvenation period, you can tell that Ogun really did some soul-searching prior to making this mixtape. Listening to this project, with almost every track you can physically hear that Ogun has reached that next level of being an entertainer that a lot of veteran artists still have not reached. The humbleness and thankfulness that lingers all over the mixtape suggest that its purpose was more to serve as a outline to what can be accomplished with the right mind frame and tools rather than gloating about what he has already done. With tracks like “Stardom” which describe how the dream to succeed in life is a common human desire, but most of the time for the wrong reasons. Money, cars, men/women, houses and cloths don’t define success, but in this day in time the more of these tangible objects you own defines your level of success. But the humbleness, respect and appreciation are all he wants and all he needs to know he has succeeded. “All I see, everyone wants to be a star, they see those lights, it feels so right, everybody everybody everybody, wants some, they share the same dream as me, it be feeling so awesome, but I don’t think they see what I see, but its ok”. Another track that was completely out of place, but in my marketing mind frame I can see it as a “nod” to the non-typical fan, is “White Boy Song”. An ode to the Towson University, beer pong playing, Fells Point bar hoppers. Visual lyrics of the perfect summer night down Canton or Fells point with your most “American Eagle/Gap friends” comes to mind while listening to this song, especially its ‘Hangover’ musical acknowledgment. But to close out the mixtape with “Keep Pushing” just gives even more reasoning for listeners to believe that the modest native superstar takes so much pride in helping others establish a secure base for them to start off on and watching them take off than his own career. I would give this project five out of five stars for multiple reasons: any progression of support and inspiration in this harsh game is a big plus in my book, In My Spare Time is my 3rd cd from Ogun that literally is a blue print for up and coming artists to make their mark in the rap game, and I love the concept of the album mimicking a “schedule”…the BOSS’S SCHEDULE. If this is a hint precursor to more good quality music from the Bmore Hero than the city is in good hands.

Baltimore, is it really our time?

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to join my hip hop family in two of the most anticipated events of the Baltimore hip hop scene. First off was Thursday and the "I AM BALTIMORE HIP HOP" show being held at the Ottobar nightclub (2549 N. Howard St). First off I would like to say this...anyone who has ever doubted that Baltimore will never be on top when it comes to the music industry or that Baltimore's time has gone and past or even if the only thing we are known for in the music world are haters, non supporters or club music junkies...this event proved those rumors wrong. Personally I have been to more than enough shows for independent artists in the DMV area to compare Thursday night to other events that promoters have put on. The crowd was decent....the flow of the performances was on point...but the love, respect and support that flowed throughout the building from fans and artists made up for any negativity that loomed over the event. Shout-outs to one of the best promoters that I have ever come across in the DMV, Frank Lewis aka EC, for putting on the event. On the bill for this event: Ty Gudda, DGK, Apex, Infamous Goon, Shy Lady Heroin, Wood, Gwop Gettas and Tu-Khindz of YHGM (w/ special guest performances from Hunnit Proof, Lenwood, Don Diva, Bomb and Tragedy of YHGM). All in all I will add this show to one of my favorites by far this summer.

Next up, the 3rd annual Masters competition which was held at the 5 seasons night club in downtown Baltimore, Md. This is to all of my blog readers who are not familiar with this competition...DON'T GET IT TWISTED THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE SHOWCASE/BATTLE/CYPHER/COMPETITION. The basis of this event is not only label the artists as "the best" battler or that this artists has "the best" stage presence. Basically this event allows artists to showcase how they are "the best" all-around. With three different rounds; first round-proving how lyrical they are by spitting acapella, second round-freestlying a random topic via "enie meanie minie mo" card selection, third round-song performance and then the last two artists standing battle each other. Over 10 different artists participated in this event, but only one man stood champion over his peers in the end....APEX THE GENIUS!

Being not only a true fan of hip hop, a businesswoman, a optimistic, a realist and a Baltimorian....somehow the debate of why Baltimore artists will not make it in the industry does not make any sense to me. Granted in my past I have had my doubts about our scene, everyone has before. But over the weekend I have come to a crossroads with my reasons to why this same choreographed routine has not worked out for so many of my artist friends. The different roads that I am referring to are looking at the situation from a fan perspective, a business deal, a optimists view, the reality of the situation and wanting to see my hometown thrive.

I think hip hop has been flow through my veins since I was conceived in my mothers stomach. Growing up it has been one of the biggest influences in my life. Having a solid 14+years of hip hop dance training under my belt, I have always enjoyed the expressiveness and rawness of hearing someones life story, feelings and emotions, forecast of their future, boasting of their fame and glory, teachings and preachings or just straight up venting set to a hot track. Even thought I might not have personally known that person from Joe Schmo, I could connect with them on a higher level then family or friends. One thing that I will say about the Baltimore hip hop scene is this....ITS REAL! Of course everyone boast about the "finer things" in life that may not be tangible to them at this point and time, but the drive in about 90% of these artists is REAL! You can hear it in every word that they spit. Granted I have nothing against artists outside of Baltimore, but you cannot deny the fact that these talented men and women ARE NOT JUST DOING THIS FOR FUN OR FOR A PAYCHECK! As a result, good music is made. Period. Of course there are exceptions, but for the most part Baltimore makes great music and has potential to do big things with it. Positive point.....yes...but it is also a down fall. One rule that you learn in business is if a extraordinarily product/service is not marketed correctly....then its useless. Common sense right? You would think that alot of people would be able to comprehend this...but there is downfall #1 with Baltimore artists.

Now stepping into my Business shoes....one main attribute that alot of artists do not have is a business mind frame in order to market themselves effectively and efficiently. One thing that I wish alot of people in general would understand is this....STREET SMARTS WILL NOT GET YOU THROUGH LIFE! Alot of things that you experience in the streets will not and cannot be translated, used, or acknowledged in the boardroom. Individuals whom I have come across in business have always said to me "street smarts is the dumbed cliff notes of business that consist of foolish decisions, broken promises and dead ends". I semi agree with this statement. I have had alot of situations where the "streets way" of handling the situation would have been satisfactory and beneficial for me and my company. But in the end it would have damaged my reputation and future business situations I could have benefited more from. I think having that professional business sense inadvertently allows the individual to give off this "mogul" or "big business" ora that will draw in investors, supporters, and even record labels. You are what you portray. Until alot of artists understand that how they present their total package (music, album /mixtape cover, appearance, proposals, websites etc) is the way they will get noticed by big business....their is no reason to even enter into this game.

Thinking in the utmost positiveness I possibly can....I know that Baltimore will be put on the map sooner or later. Just like alot of cities in random states where the theater geek grew up to be the 3xs platinum Grammy award winning singer, there are multiple individuals that I can see reaching stardom in a short period of time. One thing I love to see if people who have alot of confidence in their music and their movement because those positive thoughts will go along way. But on the other hand...I deal with something that alot of artists don't believe in....REALITY! In reality, no one gets signed off of a diss and if they do...their career will be short lived. In reality, doing shows where the audience consist og 95% other artists....will not get you anywhere. In reality, facebook,myspace, twitter marketing may have worked for Soulja Boy..but that DOESN'T ME IT IS GOING TO WORK FOR YOU. I am sorry to rain on any ones parade, but just because certain tactics work for others...it does not guarantee the same for you. Just because you spend thousand on your project and you have studio time 40 hrs a week does not make you a good rapper. Constructive criticism is something that I have come to realized is feared in Baltimore. It seems like these days a suggestion is perceived as hate. And most of the time the "hate" is accepted in the community as acknowledged and smiled upon. Hate is Hate and a suggestion is a suggestion Period. Just leave it at that. Being a realest, I believe that even if I am 100% sure my work is flawless and on point, its always better to have another set of eyes and ear to critique it and show me the little mistakes that I might have overlooked. Would you rather submit a proposal into a potential billion dollar investor without having it proofread? Of course not. So why not have someone in your corner that has your back and will give you the straight forward answers that you NEED and WANT?

As a Baltimorian, I love my city and I wish it the best of luck as well. But the main thing that we all lack (and this also extends far beyond the hip hop scene) is UNITY! After this week and the shows that I attend...I see a small glint of hope though. Perfect example, at the I AM BALTIMORE HIP HOP show, both established artists Shy, Infamous Goon and Tu-Khindz shared their spotlight and set with artists that might not get much recognition from their peers. When it came to the Masters on Saturday, each judge gave the artists REAL AND HONEST opinions and suggestions on how to improve on their rap game. Little things like that just prove that Baltimore has gotten the message....'we are a movement by ourselves, but a force when we are together'. When we are untied in numbers, no one can stop us. And the littlest bit of help goes a long way. So in closing, I think the points given in this blog should be taken in and thought over. These are all opinions, correct, but they are also points that have been discussed and argued for a long time. Now its times to start putting everything into action. STAND UP BALTIMORE, ITS OUR TIME TO SHINE!

GOOGLE ME HOMIE....The Internet is buzzin and here is the man responsible

Seems as though the YHGM camp has done it again with the latest release of CEO Mark Milly's Ep Now and Later . One word to describe this project.....EVOLUTION. With this one EP, even though it only contains 6 tracks, has captured the essence of the young mogul's love for music, love lost, lust found, awareness of his musical and business surroundings and the power of the legacy he is creating. Out of the 6 tracks, the first one that struck me by surprise was "R.A.I.N (Reign As Incredible Names)" was the first indicator to me that, in more pop culture terminology "the boy found his swagg". Describing him and his team's name as going down in the hip hop textbooks as the GREATEST THERE EVER HAVE BEEN, this one track foreshadows how the current YHGM movement will soon become a epidemic in the hip hop community. From earlier projects as well as current music being made, the approach Milly takes with this song puts Milly into a different category than his nonYHGM associates. Not to mention the Holiday Hustle verse was pure fire and the "cherry on top" for this track. The next track that caught my attention was "She Told me", a play by play commentary of lust filled night with Milly. Of course every male has either experienced this fantasy once in their life, if not pay close attention to this song. Not only can Milly swoon the ladies with this song, but never strays far from his musical symbolism with each verse. For example, "...my human high hat/she's my little instrument/going up and down, back and forth/yea she into it..." gives the listener little to the imagination. But I will say the first single off the EP "Smile in Your Face" is definitely a song directed to alot of the nay-sayers, haters, or negative ones who have ever looked down on the YHGM empire. This song is basically a musical example of the saying "using the negative as motivation". All in all I would give this EP 4 out of 5 stars only because this is basically a teaser to the next projects that Milly and his camp are in the kitchen cooking. It leaves the listener sitting there wondering....WHATS NEXT?! And believe me I am right along with the rest of the music community begging and fiending for more of that YHGM/Mark Milly sound.

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Tomorrow Wont Come....so Supe will take over Today

"Without music, life would be a mistake" states German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Even though Nietzsche lived decades ago, musical mastermind Supe has given more meaning to this quote with one mixtape than most professional artists have in their career. Dedicating his life to the composition of some of the most compelling, vivid and thought-provoking songs in the DMV, fame and success is all I can see in the future of this VSU alumni. Supe's newest release, Tomorrow Wont Come, has become a new entry in my personal DMV music hall of fame, and soon will be in yours too. I had the chance to download the new mixtape the day it was released and listen with a few of my employees and close friends. One theme that was repetitive throughout the entire listening session was "he is just doing him". For example, the first track "Hands Off Me" produced by the Baron Boys illustrates how being a individual can bring out the worse in others, but persevering through it all will bring success and happiness. A musical 'Thank You' note to his supporters, doubters and haters, this track shows gratitude toward every acknowledgment (negative and positive) that Supe has experienced throughout his career and how it has influenced and motivated him. "..this for the ones who said we never would be/look what we've done, consecutively/ what have i done to make you jealous of me/we've just begun, we've just begun...". Supe definitely has the inspirational and motivational songs down pack on this project....but the club bangas and the "check my swag" theme songs are in abundance as well. Prime example, the track titled "Is It you", which was also listed on AllBmorehiphop's Street Radio Vol 7, smh one word BANANAS! This is not your typical club banga, this is the "Yes, Im feeling myself and you should too!" type song. Personal favorite chorus line "...Is it you..is it you...or is it you...WHO IMMA S#!T ON?!" and classic verses "...im coolest up north, im the coolest in da south, tell them boyz ova 'dere im the newest nigga out...dem boyz ova here dont play,get em out, pick a rapper, get 'em out, he'll get ate n shitted out..." over the uptempo beat produced by industry icon Beat da Knocker, will definitely become your "headed to the club" theme song! Not to mention "Dumb", which also features Baltimore legends Smash (T-MAC) and JD, drips with the same narcissistic flavor to feed your ego even more. And the best part of this track is that it is produced by one of Baltimore's BEST and I mean BEST producers ever, J Oliver! If you havnt gotten to known him, please Google him ASAP! And yes ladies, Supe has not forgotten about you at all...check out tracks "Do with You" and "Kiss Her"which will give you that "strolling down lovers lane" feel after listening. The softer side of Supe can be heard through each verse he spits on both tracks, not to mention the exclusive behind closed doors themed track "Freaky Side" will definitely have his female fan base downloading the album ASAP. In conclusion, I would give this project 4 out of 5 stars. I can definitely see Supe reaching the fame and stardom he has been pursuing for years soon. The mixtape shows alot of growth from earlier songs and collabs I have heard Supe on previously, but there is always room for improvement. He has all the elements for this project to be the stepping stone that catapults him into the major leagues. With cameos from major music icons, production from industry greats, a strong team behind him, and catchy but stimulating lyrics Supe's foundation has already been laid to build onto. His upcoming project Slick Nigga Soundtrack (which falls under D2 Management) will include even more classic singles such as "Talk of the Town"f/ Rickie Jacob, production by the talented Kanye West, and even more surprise cameos from DMV's finest as well as some industry idols. But as of right now, I see him on the correct path to achieve any musical goals that he has set out to accomplish.

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"Is It You"

Who are you...and what are you doing in this industry?

The documentary Drake: Better than good enough, takes music lovers 0f the freshman Young Money member on a in depth behind the scenes look at who Aubrey Drake Graham really is and how big of a impact his music is having on the music game. Granted the documentary does give the audience a reality check to the glitz and glam that the media creates around the superstar's life by showing that he is only one man who bleeds, crys and lives just like the average person. But it also shows how persistent, hard working, motivational and professional this individual is about his craft. I think this maybe the second or third time I viewed this documentary, but a portion of it really hit me and made me not only look it up on youtube, but create this blog post to share with you. Take a look at the video and take heed to what is being said...



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There were multiple parts of this portion of the documentary that I wanted to emphasize to alot of my artist friends and family that I personally feel you all would benefit from.

1.Knowing that where you are at in your career is only a precursor to what you WILL be later on down the line..so don't rush it
One of the major problems that alot of artist have is not preparing themselves for the long haul. Everyone feels as though the fame, the money, the cars, the glitz and glamour should and does happen overnight. Regardless if one puts in 110% of their time, money, blood, sweat and tears or not...everyone feels as though they DESERVE greatness to occur on their time and not when the universe feels needed. Alot of rappers feel that talking about the "finer things in life", which do not exist in their own personal life now, is the easier way to gain the stardom they dream about. And most of the time the real hip hop heads scratch this off as 'not being real hip hop' and will categorized it as the commercial 'one hit wonder'. Songs like "Pretty Boy Swag", "5 star bitch", "Lemonade", "I get money" or "Oh lets do it" are songs meant to showboat the life styles that we all wish we could have. And the artist who create these songs have every right to flaunt what they have earned. But most of us do not realize that these indiviuals came from the same dim lighted hole in the wall music venues with horrible sound that we are all performing and supporting today. And in those venues, the lyrics of a starving artist...whose words struck a cord with fans everywhere due to the fact that they talked about REAL LIFE situations, feelings and emotions is what got these superstars their fan base and helped their popularity grow. Real hip hop is making music that people can relate to. Of course everyone has dreams and goals....and every artists wants their fans to see the same dream or goal that they are striving to achieve. But when you rush stardom because you haven't built a foundation for your career to stand on....your 15 minutes of fame gets cut short by the next artist who is on point and who is more interesting than you.

2. Knowing your worth and value now and later...
One thing that Drake says is "...I think I've only begun to prove myself...I feel like this is only a start to what I hope will be legendary...eventually history...what people talk about prematurely..." I can relate to this because I hear it and see it everyday on facebook, twitter, myspace, old mixtapes and albums of friends etc. Everyone feels as though their music is THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD! Granted....a little bit of cockiness and having a big ego never killed anybody...yet. But if there isn't one thing Ive learned not just from my elders, but just from life in general...Humbleness is a hard pill to swallow, but it does the mind body and soul good. What I mean by that is...sometimes its best to observe then to be the one talking. Sometimes just letting your music do the talking for you rather than ranting and raving about how 'Your the S#!t' 'Im the best of the best' 'I'm the king of this town' etc only puts the spotlight on you more and gives ammo for others to judge you in a negative light. Everyone has done this before, we are human. I think this quote sums it up best "Its far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help". Knowing that right now is the beginning of your career and all that can happen now if for it to get better should be your main focus. Not that everyone in the industry should be addressing you as "the almighty best among the rest". Proving your worth and value should occur every time a fan presses play on your album or mixtape, with every download, every time you hit the stage....not through hyped up status's, post or ranting and raving. And if your worth or value is as high as you think it is...the fans and critics will let you know the god honest truth, and that will determine success in your future in the entertainment business.

3.Realize that there is always room for improvement and change is a good thing...
With the new release of touch screen cell phones, ipads, newer model ipods, cars etc. companies are realizing that there is always another level to be reached...higher goals to be met...and more customers to be pleased. Therefore why wouldn't you as a entertainer think that you shouldn't step your game up or revamp your style? Think about your very first cell phone. I guarantee it was probably a non-flip Nokia with a long antenna or that bulky yellow and black Nextel that construction workers use. Now think about your cell phone now. Still has the same functions....you can make and receive calls, text, see the time, play a game or two, look at your calendar, and store numbers. But with all the new advancements like having Microsoft Office on your phone, Internet, Gps, cameras, camcorder, ring tones, video chat, email etc. your cell phone is probably your primary lifeline. Just like your cell phone, your music should evolve over time. You might have started out rapping or singing about the simple things in life. Love lost, Love gained, Life sucks, Life great, Having money, Being broke, etc. But after time...that starts to get old. Artist like Jay-z, Nas, Eminem, Kanye West all started at that same point. But as they matured so did their rhymes. Controversial themes such as the government, religion, racism etc helped their spotlight shine a little more because it was subjects that people where to scarred to talk about. I guess you could say its a 'supply and demad' scenerio. Once they started to talk about the 'taboo' issues of life....the fans couldnt get enough of it so they continued on that path as well as the 'newbiees' of the music industry. Now you have the newer generation such as Drake, Lil Wayne, Currency, Travie McCoy, Wiz Khalifa, BOB talking about the same stuff from a angle that people THINK about but never TALK about. Not to mention they all use different styles of music to do so. Alot of people feel as though artist such as Lady GaGa, Travie McCoy and BOB are for the 'suburb caucasion' music fans and have no place in the hip hop world. But these types of artists are doing collabs with hip hops greats such as Beyonce, Jay-z, Kanye West, Keshia Cole etc and gaining a larger fan base. Example, do you remember the Linkin Park and Jay-z collab album. Do you know that because of that album both Jay-z and Linkin Park (a well known rock band)'s album sales went up almost 75% within a 2 month period? Crazy right? Its not a bad thing to be different. Everyone started to make fun of the New Boyz for their tight clothing and silly dance moves to their hit "You're a jerk". But now the New Boyz movement has almost taken over the entire West coast. Can you say the same about your music movement in your own hometown? I say that to say this....in order to be iconic....you have to be able to be versatile, be able to revamp yourself and upgrade your music to whats being listened to now...but still be yourself.Will your music that you make about yourself right now be recognized and respected 20 years from now?

I just wanted to drop those jewels to you all. Hopefully to some it helps and to others it makes you really think twice about your involvement in this industry and reevaluate what your really here for and what you want to gain from it.

***SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN*** ....a mandatory curfew has been inforced for the DMV hip hop community...

GRITTY GANG SEASON HAS BEGUN......SEEK SHELTER FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!!!

As of today, June 16, 2010 Baltimore City officials have declared the mixtape release of the popular hip hop organization known as Gritty Gang a hazard to local rap artists music careers (present and future). In affiliation with ARS Studios (one of Baltimore's powerhouses) Gritty Gang (which consist of DMV legends Ogun, Hunnit Proof, Maintain, BakerMan Blue, Q Gudda, Kwam, Barz, Rocwell, Si Notes, Sonny Reddz and Infamous Goon) is on a killstreak this summer, eliminating the competition with bangas such as "FIRE", "I'M GREAT", "THROW IT UP" and "DROP".

The ringleader of the gang, code name Ogun Bmore Hero (pictured on the left), has been harvesting these lyrical assassins for more than a year prior to this mixtape massacre. Earlier reports this month of members Sonny Reddz, Si Notes and Hunnit Proof project drops were only a mere warning to the current storm that has touched down.


"Its pure maddness bruh! I love these guys man! I met them at the Hunnit Proof video shoot! These guys are the greatest! Gritty Gang is the best!" says local Calvert Hall student Skeet Skeeterson (pictured on the right with the suspects), who was lucky enough to come in contact with the gang and escape with his life at a recent Gritty Gang videoshoot. The young man is currently being held in custody after disobeying Lutherville officials home-detention mandate issued for the safety of its community. Apparently Mr. Skeeterson was seen leaving his home and partaking in random graffiti taggings of "#HP" and "#GG" on private property around the Lutherville/Cockeysville area. "Can't you see what they are doing to our community? They are taking over everything! First the airways, then the internet, now videos....whats next..the world?" says local mother of three Karen Smith.



Maryland authorities have issued the following instructions to the Baltimore city music community and surrounding areas in order to avoid any further incidents or loss of music careers at the hands of the Gritty Gang:

• Log onto http://www.allbmorehiphop.com
  

• download the Gritty Gang Season mixtape

• pay attention and be aware to what is being spit

• get familar with the suspects

• SEEK SHELTER!

*names in alias used in this blog post were done for entertainment purposes of the new Gritty Gang mixtape....ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY*

Video Footage of Mr. Skeeterson being assulted at the Hunnit Proof videoshoot for their new hit single "#HunnitProof"

Marching to his own beat

"I got the world and city on my back, too and I'm just Lennie skinny nigga wit the tattoo's"


True to the core, Baltimore's own Lenwood stays loyal to his Park Heights roots and continues to carry the 410 where ever his music career takes him. Best known for his catchy hooks and punch-lines, I must urge my audience and hip hop family alike to not sleep on his storytelling capability. When it comes to his new project, soon to drop before the end of the summer, Lenwood dismisses the rumors of him just being a "hit-single wonder" and gives his fans more than enough music to bump thorough out the entire year. It has been said many times before that the trials and tribulations spoken in the songs of this young metophorical lyricist bleed through your speakers and paint a vivd picture to a world of change while Lennie does whats only natural to him...STAYING TRUE TO SELF. "You have to stand for what you believe in. And sometimes you have to stand alone." quoted the founder and CEO of the coincidental OnMyOwn Records/ByMyself Entertainment group. One of the Spitters Club's most loyal and talented members, Lenwood has currently released his viral video "In this chair" the first single from off his new project "Truth Be Told". With multiple upcoming performances as well as a appearance on Pur Entertainment's Heavy Hitters Tour this summer, Lenwood is on the right path to not only putting himself on the map, but also the Baltimore hip hop scene.

CHECK OUT LENWOODS NEWEST YOUTUBE HIT SENSATION....."IN THIS CHAIR"

>*SUMMER HEAT*<.....bmores own HUNNIT PROOF..next best thing out of the DMV

Whew! The summer just started it seems as though the airways and internet have been taken over with new music from Baltimore's own Hunnit Proof. Gritty Gang's best kept secret has now been let out the bag and are officially taking over the rap game. Gaining even more popularity for the Miami Vice themed summer anthem "Fire" featured on the ARS Street Radio mixtape, HUNNIT PROOF hasnt stopped grinding yet. Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Skype, Youtube, allbmorehiphop.com and any other website on the Internet has been saturated with that HUNNIT PROOF love via promotions team or loyal fans. Members Rico M Hopes and Talal (heavyweights of the DMV hip hop game) are currently preparing for the summer release of their highly anticipated mixtape NO CHASER . With multiple guest appearances from some of the DMV's finest artists as well as production done by ARS studios, the NO CHASER mixtape is definitely going to be a instant classic.

Check out their latest video "#HUNNITPROOF" directed and produced by Baltimore's own Mike Traum.

Want to get in contact with Hunnit Proof?

www.twitter.com/its_me_talal

www.twitter.com/reallyricohopes

www.facebook.com/hunnit.proof

Want some of that HP love everywhere you go? Download the new hit single "#HUNNITPROOF" as a ringtone for your cell phone (all carriers are accepted)

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwap.mytinyphone.com%2Frt%2F1168384%2F%2F&h=33405

I want to help rebuild the hip hop community...

Hey everyone..I am in the midst of revamping the website to include alot more of the hip hop community (the whole east coast actually) input on alot of new sections I have created on the Purentertainment410.com website.I personally want to give a platfom for individuals (rappers,singers, graphic artists, photographers, graphic artists,dancers, promoters, etc) to promote themselves and their craft. Each new section has a brief explinantion of it, what is required and when.Most of the posting (ie music,videos, event flyers) will be posted for a full 30 day period. If you are intrested please send all questions to PURENTERTAINMENT1@GMAIL.COM
*NEW MUSIC I am looking for the best of the best....singles, album downloads,mixtapes and freestyles for multiple sections of the website. This is a way for fans to come listen,download and read reviews about your work.
*NEW VIDEOS* your own music videos for your singles or even performances
*spotlight corner: studios,producers, graphic artists, photographers, clothing designers submit your best work, prices and contact and we will do a brief interview on you
*other side of hip hop* this is for the poetry writers....this will be a forum for you all to post up your new writings and get feedback on them
If you know someone who was not tagged in this note that might be interested please direct them to this note and to me for further info.
If you are really intrested in getting this free promo please hit me up asap!
>>PEOPLE THIS IS ONLY GOOD UNTIL SUNDAY!!!!<<

Bike Week performance offers!!

<*EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONAL OFFER*>

Pur Entertainment in association with AllStar Promotions is now accepting musical entries for the 2010 Atlantic Beach Bike Week Tour!

Packages being offered include:

1-3 performances though out the weekend

massive email blasts to over 50,000 recipients

one of your singles being featured on the tours mixtape

ability to push promotional material professional pictures your performances

and more...

Packages sarting as low as $375!

For More information please contact E at purentertainment1@gmail.com

Its Finally here......

www.PurEntertainment410.com
Are you artists, dj, model or small business in the DMV area? Looking for exposure? With the launch of the new their new website, Pur Entertainment is now offering affordable public relations, promotions and adverting services for the whole DMV an surrounding areas. Visit our site and contact us at purentertainment1@gmail.com for more information

Heavy Hitters 8

New Year.....New Music....New Money....

Heavy Hitters 8.....Time to cash in...

Check out our CEO'S interview with ALLBMOREHIPHOP.COM
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xik15xn2kVk

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