Hey guys and gals,

I just wanted to take some time out to send some shouts out to some people who I feel should be thanked at this point (in no particular order):

Derek Blanks: He did my first big photo shoot when he was working out of a small office space, and he has, since then, worked with Beyonce, Ciara, and has appeared all over TV and more! Derek, I want to thank you for an awesome shoot and just know you are motivational  and I know we will work together again soon!

My sister, Hawa: Thanks girl, for being my acting manager until I find management best for me. You do the best you can, and I really thank you for that. Wish you could be permanent, but that would tear you in three and you're short enough!

My father, Frank: My number one fan! You have held me down from the bottom to the top of this music thing and you havent lost hope yet! Thanks for not telling me to get a day job!

My mother, Rena: Bless your heart for offering to manage me, but I think you should stick to preaching, ma. Some of the things you will see and hear dealing with hip hop will make you SCREAM for Jesus!

Omega, Liz, and Kee: You bitches keep bopping your head to my music and pass my on to your friends and I'll make sure I keep the fire hot and get you new wardrobes and cars when the next label hollas dollas, aight?

Awol: Where you at, man? We got more work to do! I feel your drive!

Motherland Ent.: Thanks for trying to fuck me. If you never tried to, I wouldnt have gone through the music industry crash course I went through. Deep, you're a kickass producer, I hope we can work together again one day!

If you believe in me, your name here: You are the reason why I'm still fighting for a spot in the industry. Continue to hold me down and I will do the same!

To my baby: I'll give his thanks personally, yall!!

So, more probably will be added soon. I just wanted to get that off of my chest! Love you guys!!

Esselle Blaize