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Sunday, July 05, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music
*puts on rollerskates*

The cold part about is, I can't even skate lol.  This joint will make you want to though.  BRING ON THE HOT WEATHER!!

Nothing Could Be Better (feat. Suga Free, Chevy Jones, Bokey & Butch Cassidy) prod by Battlecat & 1500 Or Nothin’

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Thursday, June 25, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Life
Since the dawn of the new age called the internet, we have all become increasingly more attached and outgoing.  All of us once internal people, are now spilling out guts about what we like, who we are, who we don't like and so on for the world to see.  With a WiFi signal and a click, you can share your opinion on just about anything, sometimes anonymously, most times with a nice pretty picture of yo face and a list of things that you do on the weekends right next to it. 

Where I think that people that frown upon this all are really the silly ones (I mean you could easily just ignore it right? What's the point of having an opinion on something that you can simply never apply to?),  there are some general principles that have been lost in all the fun.  The result is often a mean look or a tough talking to, but sometimes a beatdown!

Let's explore the 3 things yo' mama told you that have been lost on the ina'net:

3.  Tell the truth and shame the Devil...

This relates to the personality that some of us have created for ourselves on the world wide web.  NO, you aren't 5'5 with a track runner body just because it says it on facebook.  NO, you don't own 3 cars and a house with a dog just because it says it on your MySpace page.  You can't twitter nor IM yourself into falsehoods.  This is simple, you'd do better telling the truth in these cases, exaggerating is only going to lead to embarrassment in the long run.  I'm just sayin...

2.  Mind your business...

Aaahh yes, blogging has made everyone's business, everyone else's business.  It's one thing to talk about things that have been put out there.  It's all in good fun, share your opinion, but when private matters hit the net, sometimes, shit hits the fan.  I can dig it though.  I mean, who wants their beez-wax a mouse click away at all times? lol  I look on the news and see that a high school girl got jumped for talking reckless on MySpace, and I think "well, that's what happens I guess (shrug)."  No sadness, no, "oh my God what's this world coming to?"  Actually, that leads to the next point, let's move on...

1.  Don't let your mouth write checks, that you ass can't cash...(The Perez Hilton complex)

There's a very good reason why some people go through life without dealing with much mess.  That reason is often that they don't generate mess to begin with.  At the secure frame of 5"9 and somewhere around 145 you just wont see me out and about talking crazy to someone the size of Shaq.  I mean, i'ma fight for mines, but why even put yourself in that position to begin with.  That man knew he couldn't fight!  He knew that he could knocked out at any time, but decided to write all sorts of ridiculous things about people.  Got punched NOW YOU WANNA SUE?  There should be a check systems for mouth checks with no ass collateral.  I've seen it far too many times.  Someone says something about someone on the net, and gets beat up that same Friday or Sat for their words.  Even worse, gets their ip address figured and ends up getting a visit <--no bullshit.  Use common sense folks.  I'm just sayin'.

All and all I leave you with this, "Its better to be more smart than proud"  You can lose a WHOLE lot of shit being proud.  It aint always about getting socked, sometimes you can lose close friends, fam, or worse, get you or someone you love shot.

This has been a Trek Life PSA.  I love all ya'll.  Surf Safely

peace

Currently listening:
The Ecstatic
By Mos Def
Release date: 2009-06-09
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Friday, May 08, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music
 


Without further ado the US release of New Money, Oddisee remixes of my debut album Price I've Paid have hit stores. The CD includes 2 exclusive NEW bonus tracks that you cannot get on iTunes (yet).



If you're in the LA area, please make it out to Bridges @ El Cid, tomorrow night 5/9 for the release party. You can get on the free guestlist @ dpsound1@mail.com. Click on either of the images for information to the release party and to purchase New Money.

Bridges @ El Cid!! Sat, May 9th!!
NEW MONEY RELEASE PARTY!!!

Currently listening:
New Money
By Trek Life
Release date: 2009-05-05
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music




DOWNLOAD “IN THE RUFF” HERE!
http://www.zshare.net/download/58639724e3cf086e/
http://www.divshare.com/download/7100534-bf0

00 Intro
01 Streets Wont Let Me Chill
02 Who I Be
03 Back To Basics
04 I Mean Business
05 Get In Line
06 In The Ruff 
07 The Shining  (Produced by Dunc)
08 The District
09 Make It Clear
10 Off The Late Night (Produced by Slim kat 78)
11 Let Me Explain
12 First Time

DOWNLOAD “IN THE RUFF” HERE!
http://www.zshare.net/download/58639724e3cf086e/
http://www.divshare.com/download/7100534-bf0

In The Ruff is the highly anticipated debut album from new DC hip hop
group “The Diamond District”, created by state veterans Oddisee, X.O. & YU. In The Ruff is the answer for any lover of hip hop who asks the question - “Where did that grimy East coast sound go?”

The group was founded by rapper/ producer Oddisee, who has a long list of production & collaboration credits with the likes of Freeway, Talib Kweli, Siagon, Little Brother, Trek Life, Charles Hamilton, Jazzy Jeff, Buck Shot, Royce the 5'9”, Nikki jean, Muhsinah, J-live, Lil Fame of MOP, Skyzoo and many more. Oddisee’s soulful, haunting samples over bass-heavy beat breaks create the perfect instrumentals for him, XO & YU to match with their street savvy, politically conscious lyrics.

“The ware wolves wear wool suits, be ware of them…” -YU

In The Ruff is a raw mid-90’s Boom-Bap themed album for the DC state of mind, destined to appeal to all lovers of hip hop’s golden era, managing to travel back in time and push the boundaries of DC Hip-Hop simultaneously.

DOWNLOAD “IN THE RUFF” HERE!
http://www.zshare.net/download/58639724e3cf086e/
http://www.divshare.com/download/7100534-bf0
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music
What up ya'll,
 
Hope all is well with everyone and 09' is being good to you.  The Euro Tour with Oddisee went brilliant as it always does.  Shout out to all the promoters, DJs, Friends, and party people that took care of us out there.  We're already mapping out next year's run to places we were invited but didn't get a chance to get to.
 
New Money's CD release date is May 5th.  That being said there are a few shows coming up.  Root Down this Thursday 04/16 and Bridges Saturday May 9th.  Make sure to come out and rock with us.
 
Freebies from Trek Life as well as Diamond District (Oddisee, XO & YU) are below.  Their debut album "In The Ruff" will be released for free download today April 14th.  For more information check their site diamonddistrictdmv.com
 
Also, I am proud to be Acyrlick's Featured artist this month on acrylick.net make sure to check out the interview below.

Til' next time ya'll.
 
Peace
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Press
 
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Freebies (right click and save as)
 
Trek Life- Self Portrait prod by Lars vom Dorf (ThinkLoud)
Diamond District - Who I Be (Oddisee Music)
Diamond District -  I Mean Business (Oddisee Music)
Click here to download all songs
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Upcoming Shows
 
Trek Life & DJ Tommy Blak live @ Root Down Thurs 04/16
 
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Featured Quote
 
"Let the whole world know my name before I die." - Trek Life

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Trek Life
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Currently listening:
The Bridge
By Tanya Morgan
Release date: 2008-06-17
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Thursday, April 09, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music


What it is good people. I would like to introduce (or re-intro) ya'll to my man J.Bizness. Hailing from the 909, he's the producer of the songs "Black Music" & "One Idea" on my debut album Price I've Paid. I have long said that this cat is a very dope actual "producer" with vision for songs that go along with the beats he creates. The press release is below. Listen to the beats and enjoy.

peace
http://www.myspace.com/jbizthaill
www.illregularinstrumentals.com
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The Re-emergence of the West Coast Sound

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - April 8, 2009 - J. Bizness, Los Angeles winner and national finalist of Red Bull Big Tune 2008, readies the release of his debut hip hop instrumental album. The album titled Reason: Beats & Pieces is set to release under the artist's own imprint Illregular Instrumentals, LLC. online for digital distribution only, on Itunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, and Napster on June 9, 2009.

Amidst several budding artists hailing from the West Coast, with music blurring the sounds between genres, eras, and regions, a familiar yet modern sound emerges from newcomer J. Bizness. Solely using Propellerhead's Reason program, J. Bizness produces Reason: Beats & Pieces; a masterful work that displays the wide spectrum that is hip hop. With dark tracks like "PBS" to soulful samples like "Choppy", this debut album exhibits the versatility of his talent. Heavily influenced by producers like DJ Battlecat, DJ Premier, and J. Dilla, J. Bizness takes a fresh approach to creating music using unconventional sounds while marrying them to the classic West Coast flavor.

J. Bizness has worked with the lauded underground Los Angeles emcee, Trek Life and was featured on his 2006 release "The Price I've Paid" amongst notable producers as DJ Babu, Evidence and DJ Rhetmattic, in which he produced and co-wrote 2 tracks. He was also featured on the 2003 release "Heaven Cent" by Prophit P.A.N.I.C., earning a nod for the Independent Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the Los Angeles Music Awards.

Catch J. Bizness and the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle National Finals that will be televised this Saturday, April 11, 7:30 PT/ET on BET.


For additional information please contact:
Business Inquiries & Publicity: Leah Wilson willeah@gmail.com
310.654.1800
Booking Agent: Tara Alphonso taraalphonso@sbcglobal.net
925.813.1584

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Currently listening:
Very Best Of
By Doobie Brothers
Release date: 2007-02-13
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Saturday, April 04, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music


Ain't even no need for talkin'

This is Vol 3.  head over to www.myspace.com/prohmic  to keep up with that Proh Mic heat

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DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.zshare.net/download/57934766584a5f6f/


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Friday, April 03, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Art and Photography
Currently listening:
New Money
By Trek Life
Release date: 2009-05-05
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Thursday, April 02, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Music
I Mean Business is the second single from DC Hip-Hop group The Diamond District.
 
Their full length debut album In The Ruff will be available for download from their website www.diamonddistrictdmv.com on April 14, 2009. Check the site for the mini documentary.



I Mean Business
Listen/Download
http://www.zshare.net/audio/58047816db639aed/
http://www.divshare.com/download/6987488-bda

Also check out the first single from theDiamond District



Who I Be
Listen/Download
http://www.zshare.net/audio/57151316a4857db0
http://www.divshare.com/download/6987500-e01

The first Diamond District show is April 18th at the University of Maryland
Currently listening:
Mental Liberation
By Oddisee
Release date: 2009-05-05
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Friday, March 27, 2009 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Travel and Places
What up folks,

I've officially been back from tour for a few days. It always takes some time to for me to relax and reflect on tours and what i've learned from them. I guess what always comes to mind first is how lucky a lot of us are that we are able to travel to places we'd otherwise never have been able to see because of this music. People place a lot of negative mess on hip-hop these days, but to me it's been nothing but a blessing (well, some folks have pissed me off, so not all blessings, but close enough lol). It's been a passport, an introduction, and tool for the opportunity to learn. Whenever I catch a flight to somewhere I never even knew was on the map, I have to be thankful that Kool Herc played breaks to a crowd of young people to spark this shit. I'm amazed at what it has become when "me" of all people is rockin infront of 1000+ people in Mayrhofen, Austria with snow outside and a skate ramp in the back. "No one believed I would ever be here." Runs through my head in amazement. Hell, there were times that I didn't.

There's more to rap for me than just finding albums on the internet to go to message boards and talk bad about. I get to see the people react when the beat comes on and that somehow means more than what anyone could ever type. I have places to tell my little girl to go, new friends in total different countries to introduce to old friends I used to rap with on the steps of the quad. I look forward to us all talking shit over a few brews and a game of FIFA (or Madden lol). After all, I was NEVER supposed to be there. Definitely not 3 years in a row and making money. But by the grace of God, hard work, talent and the positive character and upbringing of my fam, I made it to see a whole lot of shit. I have no choice but to appreciate the music that got me there and the people that were kind enough to open their homes, cars, cities and venues up to me.

Anyone who has ever seen me onstage knows that I put my all into giving that love right back. The people deserve it. Shout out to every place we've touched down. On behalf of myself and Oddisee, we thank you kindly and look forward to the opportunity to rock with ya'll again. But personally, you all served a very special notice to a whole lot of people that looked down on me and what I do and I thank you all putting your hands in the air, rockin side to side, responding during call and reponse, and all and all enjoying yourselves to let them know. "Trek Life deserves to be here."

Peace and see ya'll next year.

Trek Life
www.myspace.com/treklife
www.twitter.com/TrekLife
www.trek-life.net coming soon

New Money" on iTunes now
Currently listening:
The Short List - A Beat Tape by Dert
By Dert
Release date: 2008-07-29
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