Ok, this is my third attempt at blogging and I have switched over to Word, as I have now lost my blog twice. Argh! I am now in déjà-vu mode as I attempt to write the same thing again…and again…and again…

It’s been quite a long time since I’ve blogged and given an update. First off, I want to thank everyone who voted for us again in the SDMA’s. We won for “Best Hip-Hop” and lost for “Song of the Year.” Still I managed to talk about “Created Equal” during my acceptance speech for BHH – not sure how the crowd took to my pro-gay-marriage speech, but fuck ‘em. Give me a mic and I’m going to say what I think is important. We had a great time at the Awards this year – so many friends and musicians in the house – it was great to hang with everyone and it was truly a fun night.  Thanks to all who made it possible for us to even be there!

Flow's Acceptance Speech -- Click here!

Here are some links to recent press on MC Flow and the Awards – the good, the bad and the ugly LOL! Doing music and putting myself out there has allowed (forced?) me to grow a very thick second skin, so I no longer register the haterations or take them to heart. I’d much rather spend my time and energy spreading love and good vibes. Maybe it’s the hippy in me, I don’t know. I don’t write rhymes for accolades or awards or any of that. I write them because I have voices in my head and opinions that I have to get out. I write them because ever since I was a kid I’ve had a driving force in me to write things down (I love words!) and right now my thoughts and emotions are flowing out of me in the form of rap verses. Tomorrow they may flow out in a completely different shape or form – that is part of the exciting journey of creativity!

NBC Article on Flow, Deep Rooted, and more

"Created Equal" gets a shout-out in 'who should win'

Some haters can be found here LOL

Life is good right now. For those that have noticed that we don’t have any shows posted, it is because we are taking a break from doing shows for the first time in years. A real, solid break. What will come of the break is still to be determined. I am open to writing more music and have a few beats that I’m working on with Taylor but I’m also working on some other creative projects outside of music. It feels good to take a break from shows because although it is fun, after a while, just like anything else, music can become like a job. I was starting to really feel that way and starting to enjoy the shows less and less. I was starting to feel burnout and writer’s block creeping in and needed a break. It is my opinion that doing music with your friends should be fun – especially for those of us who are doing it because we love it, not because we are trying to make a living off of it. So right now I’m taking a break and enjoying not having to be MC Flow for a bit. One thing that is tough about doing music is that, if you don’t have a manager or someone promoting you, you have to sell yourself constantly. This can get exhausting and, to be honest, disgusting.  It is a very self-involved way to live and not one that I particularly enjoy. I was really getting to the point where I was sick of myself – or at least sick of the person that I was trying to sell, if that makes sense. Now don’t get wrong – I am thrilled with all the success that has come out of MC Flow. We have done and achieved things I never would have imagined years ago, when I just started rapping for fun. But after a while, I think a break is necessary in order to regroup, recharge and reinfuse the music with new energy.

I am off from my day-job for the next ten days or so and am caring for my partner, Kelly, who is having surgery. I am also committing myself full force to doing things I love – getting our backyard vegetable garden going, playing with the creatures that inhabit (run?) our home, writing, drawing, cooking, reading, watching movies. I am trying to get back in touch with myself to see what comes out of it. I am opening it up to the universe to show me where I go next. I’m so grateful for everything that has come to me so far – I look forward to seeing what happens next!

Thanks so much for your support and for reading this rambling blog!

Get outside today.

Hug someone you love.

Make a difference in the world.

Breathe.

Xo Abby / Flow