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City: Dilla/Proof Vill
State: Michigan
Country: US
Signup Date: 7/12/2005

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Thursday, August 07, 2008 

Current mood:  optimistic
Category: Writing and Poetry
Damn! Writing a blog is just as hard as finishing an album. That's why I haven't blogged in a while. I'm going to try and make it a weekly thing though, so I can keep in touch with my folks.

So what's been going on with me, Slum, and beyond...well, El's dropping an album next week and I think it's gonna be crazy. Slum......we've been recording here and there, putting some ideas down, and even working with Baatin on a couple joints. So I'm expecting great things for that album when it comes out (whenever that is- If all goes well, we're lookin at early next year).

Now, for MY project, I've decided to go a lot darker with my approach. This album is inspired by the TV show Night Gallery, produced and written by Rod Serling. In the show, each episode is about a twisted tale based on a painting in the gallery (just to give you some background). The 1st single is called "Monsters Under My Bed," produced by me. Shootin a video for it probably in the next month. The concept is about haters, but really its just me rappin and havin fun on the track....hoping not to get sued for the sample. I'm also working with producers like Black Milk, Waajeed, and a couple up and coming producers like my boy Howard (used to be the ORIGINAL Slum's DJ).

In addition to that......*drum roll*....I'm considering making a move to NYC. What's your thoughts? LA or NY? Let me know where and why.....
Captain Tight

 
If I was you - had the opportunities and means that you have - I hit New York in a minute. I was born and raised on the West Coast, and no city impressed me in the manner that NYC did. Yes, its a big pond, but you are a big fish! I recommend that you go get yours! ...But don't let it change you - for the worse. Respect.


DM
 
Posted by Captain Tight on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:40 PM
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Ahreich

 
Can't wait for the albums.
I'm a Villa fan for life! Being that I'm from Los Angeles, I would say LA, but honestly, I think you should go with what fits you best!

PS: If you have room on the Night Gallery or the Slum album, I make beats myself. If you want to hear a little of what I am capable of, check out my music page.


www. myspace. com/exclamationjoint
 
Posted by Ahreich on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:40 PM
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Brownskndbeauty

 
Yes vive en brooklyn.....east flatbush, flatbush, bedstuy, crown heights.....these ar the ghetto but not bad wit gun shots every night....NY is nice.... i heard LA is nice...but niggas will tes u there....specially if dey think you got lota bread...dont let the palm trees and sun fool you nowhere...
 
Posted by Brownskndbeauty on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:41 PM
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jaz

 
ny. i've always known ny to be better for the music industry.


looking forward to hearing your album.

 
Posted by jaz on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:44 PM
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THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION

 
hELL nAAW!!!! If it's gotta go down, you may as well make it LA with the rest of the fam.

Michigan needs you at the crib though, forreal.

 
Posted by THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:45 PM
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I DONT SAVE EM AKA HER CURE

 
Dope!!!! Can't wait until the albums drop. I am one of Slum Village's Long Time Fan. I am def going to by doubles of all of the albums.
You should move to D DOT C, it is a GREAT PLACE TO STAY!!!!
PEACE!!!!

PS IS THERE ANY TRUTH TO THE SLUM VILLAGE ALBUM PRODUCED BY J DILLA???
 
Posted by I DONT SAVE EM AKA HER CURE on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:47 PM
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Jimmi Stone

 
amazing!
dude...west coast it...LA
 
Posted by Jimmi Stone on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:49 PM
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Ay-Jae Zer0
Adrian Johnson

 
well im from l.a. and all you hear overhere is shit about gangsta stuff and whatever...where in NY they really do listen to punch lines and shit...but most definately bring that real shit in L.A> cause we need something else to ear about other then gats and gangs...we need real talk!..and thats why im a huge as fan of the slum!!!! Slum Dilla 4 Life!!!
 
Posted by Ay-Jae Zer0 on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:49 PM
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Lady T

 
oh word we are actually discussing ny vs. la huh? LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA and LA. and LA. holla at ya weebles.

 
Posted by Lady T on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:54 PM
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Phat Soul (A Soulful Holiday)

 
T3! thanks for bloggin' man! 1st off im glad to hear that El, you & both y'all as (Slum) are coming with albums with in this year and the next. also excited that y'all are going to be collaborating with baatin on some slum joints too! haha yeah. and for your album! i cant wait til what you got cookin' up! flows & productions! by you sounds so marvelous, also with the partner ship with El im assuming on some tracks and productions like you said on some tracks by black & jeedo! thats what it is! im READY! the album title sound crazy too. i gotta youtube that show to get to get a better glimpse of where you got the idea. anyway on why you should come to "NY!" lol man its hard to say cause i don't know the slum fan base on either the east nor west side. but i'm from the east... Jersey to be in fact and where like the baby NY cause we right there nahmean? lol but other than that! I'm! a slum fan. got all the albums from Fantastic vol 1 to self titled album Slum Village dropped in 05. but you know that why should i mention. i've been a fan since Trinity past, present, future. thats when i discovered SV. Tainted was the first song i heard from the Ess. and fell in love with the music ever since. big up to Karriem Riggins! i remember when i use to get El and Jay Dee confused. at that point in time when el was introduced during that album to sv, i thought jay dee was el. or el was jay dee. yeah i clearly got it fucked up, but got my facts situated when i did my power point on y'all in 03. my junior year in high school for my computer applications class. yeah im'a fan! word up. i can get into depth with the shit, but niggas might get bored with me telling the whole story. im'a throw up a blog about it though. straight up and down T3 aka Tra 30! im'a fan from the east of "Slum Village" yes that includes all Y'ALL! You, Dilla (RIP!), Elzhi, & Baatin. The Fantastic 4 in my eyes. peace to waajeed and what? the original members of slum too. Umm yes COME TO NY DAWG! lol peace.


P-souL
 
Posted by Phat Soul (A Soulful Holiday) on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:54 PM
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ॐKundun☥Khensuॐ

 
Anyone knows theres only 2 places for real prosperity in quality music, Motown, and the Big Apple!
Peace Brother, and Happy Journey!
 
Posted by ॐKundun☥Khensuॐ on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 4:18 AM
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Minister of Funk

 
Stay in the D. We keep lettin um slip out. If you do go, we'll have to yet again step our game up. I guess as long as you let people know Detroit got it.

 
Posted by Minister of Funk on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:54 PM
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DjCab0

 
NYC... and L.A. base your best foot "on" the apple, .. and reach out to L.A., and shine your light homie... do you. The music biz is in need of what you have... so do it in your own way. peace.
Good Luck!!


Cabo
The Conscience Block
WIDR FM 89.
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Kzoo, Mitten
 
Posted by DjCab0 on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 3:23 PM
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Ghetto GODfather

 
DON'T GO TO EITHER **LMAO**

I'm no west coast hater, but I was ready to leave LA the moment I got there!

As far as ENN-WHY, I'm not too pressed about returning there, either. You oughta try going overseas, or going somewhere where the hip-hop is really taking off or starting to take off. My opinion, though...
 
Posted by Ghetto GODfather on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 3:24 PM
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