VISIT PREFYX ON MYSPACE

View the electronic press kit on video above to hear what motivates and inspires him, and where his head's at.


Prefyx' music has been in daily rotation since I discovered his existance.  My first introduction to him was through his myspace page where he was generous enough to bless his listeners with several free tracks to download. 

I selected the tracks "Righteous", "Images", and "Never Goin'".  I didn't realize it at the time, but the tracks I downloaded weren't labeled or tagged in any way, so after a year of listening to this unknown artist,  I wanted more music, and I wanted to know more about who he was. All I knew was that he was in LA. 

It took a while, but I located him, through a song title search on Myspace, sent him a friend request or some fanmail, then legally downloaded his album from itunes, and have been jamming his album daily.

I have come to learn that Prefyx is a deep thinking man who is original and creative.  He is the real deal, and is blessed to have found an outlet to share his musical vision.  He's got a formula all his own, and has managed to create a viable and entertaining CD.  Gotta give a shout out to his producers, they are on point.

I caught the Pre "bug" some time ago, and wanted to recommend his music to you, my friends and listeners.

His next album "Agape' Vol. 1" (of 3 wow!) remains forthcoming initially to my chagrin, but now...  I've got some cuts from that album that seals the deal that he's got a lifetime supporter (fan for life).

Check out Prefyx on myspace and buy his CD on itunes.   If you love hip-hop and R&B with a soulful, rap fusion.  You'll love Prefyx.   Don't sleep on his effort.

Familiarize yourself with his album "Pre-Season", and be on the lookout for "Agape'"


As well stay tuned for (drum roll)... Pre-Joetry: The Movement. 

It's coming soon.  Yeah!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Rumor-Radio/2009/09/1... Shared via AddThis

"Who Moved My Cheese" written by Spencer Johnson, M.D. in 1998.  An amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life.

Below is a 10 min. visual of the book.  This book is used by individuals and companies around the world to help people within their organizations thrive in changing times.

Follow the characters in the book "Sniff", "Scurry", "Hem", and "Haw" through the maze in the quest to find NEW CHEESE.



Which character best describes your response to change?
What would you do if you weren't afraid?


I wanted to share this with you in the hopes that it can change or enhance your way of thinking and in effect change your life.

Best wishes.

Nathaniel D. Hale has suffered his second stroke in nine months, and it saddens me.  This man has made such a big contribution to music, a contribution I believe is severely underrated, and unappreciated.  Take some time to peep his catalog.  You may be suprised by what you find.

His voice is forever immortalized on countless tracks as the "hook sanga" or collaborator in many of the hottest tracks from today and yesterday. What's a song without a hook?  He's a pioneer in the G-funk Era.  ("Regulate"-Warren G)

His voice has long been the icing on the cake.  He provides his own style and swagger that helps make average songs hit records.

I am sad that it takes a tragedy to bring light to this public figure whose works bring light to our cloudy days, and whose contributions to the industry are tremendous and timeless.

I just want to say thank you, Nathaniel Hale, for all you've done for the entertainment world with the foundation you've lain, as well as the influence you've had on my creativity.

I just want to give credit where credit is due, and show my appreciation for all your hard work that continues to keep me entertained to the present day.

Get well soon Nate Dogg.  Don't quit.

PAUL "SEQUENCE" FERGUSON



Paul has been a friend of mine about 10 years or so.  I absolutely adore him. He is one of the most talented men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  Long before I ever dreamed of setting my words to music, Paul was making the most beautiful smooth jazz imaginable.  He can even play the guitar with his tongue...wtf?  (Never asked him how or when he realized that he could).  You ask him...

Whether smooth jazz is your "genre" or not, I believe for one to be a well rounded music lover or musician you should familiarize yourself with all sorts of music.  Open your mind.  Expand your horizons.

Smooth jazz is relaxing and mellow, and who doesn't need a moment in time to unwind after a long hard day?  These are trying and hectic times in the world.  Relax.

Love is virtually non existent  in music and it's very saddening to me, but listening to positively uplifting music causes a chain reaction.  Love begets love, and kindness and so forth.

I just wanted to take this moment to shine the spotlight on my good friend Paul.  He is a blessing in my life, and I am enriched knowing him.

So I offer him a rose of friendship by dedicating this blog to him.  One of my bestest buddies in the whole wide world.  

I love you, Paul.  I pray that this note brings forth many new fans of your music, dvds and photography.  You are an awesome and spirit-filled artist and I thank you for your ever listening ear, years of deep conversations, laughter and tears.  

We've helped each other through one heartbreak after another.  I will always keep the memories past and present of your kindness within my soul.  I pray that you may continue to be a blessing and an inspiration to everyone who dares to cross your path.

Always and forever,

Jo Ann Gray

p.s.  Clicking Paul's photograph will direct you to his site.

I didn't even know it....

Rest In Peace William Crider
better known to me as William Gage
Sept 14, 1977-Nov 26, 2007


William Gage was on my mind when I got up this morning.  I had been thinking about him deeply and realized that I haven't heard from him nor heard back from him in response to anything I've written him lately. Today, tracking down and catching up with William Gage was my priority.

I communicate with individuals and not their personal pages, but I missed Will's presence today and wanted to read his page to see what he has been up to. Because he co hosts an internet radio show and had so many big visions of greatness, ideas, and goals he was actively pursuing I knew he must have been busy and had interviewed someone exciting.  

The content of his page hadn't changed, pics hadn't changed.  Then I noticed R.I.P. in his friends list, and it puzzled me.  I figured he was perhaps reinventing himself by trading in the "WILLIAM GAGE" persona for another one.  Then I clicked on one of the pages with the R.I.P.  I clicked back to his page to realize it will forever be frozen in time.  He hasn't logged-in to check his myspace in a long time Nov. 24, 2007 mood savage. Wow.

I would comment him generally in public, but via email he was such a deep individual.  We would have the most awesome longest email exchanges ever.  He was on this thing longer than me. LOL

I came to know of him late 2006 when I was rather new to myspace.  I used to have a voice recorder on the page and he was leaving me comments.  But, I didn't know how to reach this mystery guy.  Early 2007 I fumbled around and researched this voice player and his identity was revealed.  I called him up and our friendship began from there.

While I knew over time that he was falling ill sometimes I would ask if he was better and when he wasn't  I remember asking him "are you going to live?" I'm a nurse and that's just something I jokingly ask my friends when the tell me they are sick.  I don't even recall if he answered. I know he was recuperating not fully recovering.

He still carried on, but I know that our correspondence became less frequent.

It's hard to believe I have been writing this man and he's been gone.  Well, today was his day in my life and I'm glad I went to do some research because it was about time that I knew.

He never complained, and was a big cheerleader, supporter and motivator. He loved "JOETRY."   He would say to me... "I should get you on my show"  "I should interview you" to that I would respond.  "One day."

He made a very nice impression on me.  I was happy to have known him.  I'll miss his presence again, I'm sure.

Just another reminder for me to stop and smell the roses.

RIP  WILLIAM GAGE

I love you
Jo Ann Gray

I'm glad you knew that while you were here.

Oh yeah? Cool.

Then we must have the mutual understanding that making music and writing songs is WORK. Agreed?

I am an unsigned female artist with aspirations to create timeless music for the world to enjoy, to be respected for my work ethic, creativity, drive and hustle. I mean business.

Creating good music takes energy, focus, and direction.

My project is not a mixtape. I am working towards shaping the future of music with people who have a knack for creating new sounds. I work with producers who have a sincere drive to make a major contribution to the world of music, and those who have made and/or continue to make noise in the industry today.

Collabs are mutually fulfilling business ventures. "Let's collab." "When we gonna collab?" are incomplete requests that are too vague for me to answer. So let me know what you're looking for when you make the request.

Do you want to get on my track, or do you want me on yours?
Are you contributing music to my project or am I contributing lyrics to yours?
Are you writing the lyrics and just need my voice, drops, hooks? Where is the music coming from?
Under what terms?

All this to say…

To get the collaboration ball in motion:
1. State your name and business.
2. Have a specific idea or plan and present it briefly.
3. Don't assume I'm saying yes.
4. If I do say yes, be ready to work.

To submit a track for the Joetry project send to: joetry101@yahoo.com
**Must be your original music, not obviously sampled material that you have no permission to use.
***Add your myspace name to the email.

Stop, look, listen and learn.



While this is quite creative. It's things like this that is driving our youth and adults crazy.

Camera trickery and photo tampering and airbrushing in the magazines are prompting impressionalbe people to alter their natural form for seemingly unattainable weights. People are dying to be thin, dying to be young, dying to be what the media or some random beauty guru believes is beautiful.

I urge people young and old to love themselves, and stop looking at photos in magazines and comparing yourselves to the images.

No one is flawless, and in all actuality, our "flaws" identify our uniqueness.

Embrace your uniqueness. Love yourself.

There have been a couple of people that I am aware of who have spoken up and unveiled their uniquess to the world. Jamie Lee Curtis and Tyra Banks. There may be more, but I don't know them.


Jaime Lee Curtis @ 40 . Before THEN after a three hour makeup job and the help of 13 people. She wanted these photos shown and did this before/after layout in More magazine in 2002.

Tyra Banks unveiled the camera trickery and the great photoshop skills on her show, where she showed how they shaved and airbrushed inches and cellulite off of her thighs, hips and ass.

Here's a PSA from Tyra Banks:




Documentary snippet of a show called THIN on HBO: