Jean Grae's Speculated Reitirement

The word has spread. The message has been sent. Jean Grae is set to retire...or is she? There is a lot of speculation derived from Jean Grae's Myspace and a vague blog post that is more focused on feelings than actual facts. Never once does Jean Grae ever even mention the word retirement or anything similar. But what if she does retire? Can any one really blame her?

This "news" really hit home when I first caught wind of it this morning. In a Hip Hop culture that is bogged down by major corporations and the money they pour into mainstream music, the motivation to keep doing what independent artists do is almost non-existent. It's not even the fact that the money isn't behind what we do. It's not that mainstream America doesn't understand, and probably never will understand, what we do. It's the slap in the face that we receive from supposed "Hip Hop Heads". Nobody cares. Nobody is motivated. Nobody wants to put in work. Everybody complains. What happened to our work ethic? What happened to the belief in dedication and sacrifice in order to spread your influence and achieve your dreams? It has been lost, and as a direct result you can see and sense the frustration and desperation of artists like Jean Grae. Not desperate in the sense she can't sell records, but desperate in the sense that there is no future in what we do. We seem to make music with no direction. There is no unity, there is no brotherhood, and if continues on, there is no future. Don't sleep...sleep is for birds... Read more!

Does Your Dedication Match Your Sacrifice? Part I...

The rains starting to come down outside. Weather warnings and tornado watches have been issued in counties to your west. The Radar is showing that the brunt of the storm might graze you and you have a forty-five minute drive to make it to a local show that most likely no one will be at. Does your dedication match your sacrifice?

You started the day on three hours of sleep. You got home the night before at three o' clock in the morning and woke up at six to be able to make it to work on time. You worked outside in the sun for ten hours, and when you got home there wasn't any time for a nap. You took a shower and hit the road. You got home at three and woke up at six. Does your dedication match your sacrifice?

Your stuck with juggling the needs of your family with the needs of your music. A delicate balance that can be off-kilter at times. Hard work and late nights stress your relationships. Does your dedication match your sacrifice?

Gas prices are at an all time high. The cost of living is steadily increasing. The dollar just isn't at the strength it once was, but you still have an obligation to your art. Does your dedication match your sacrifice?

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LoneStarHipHop.com

For those that don't know, whether you are in Texas or not, there is already a growing community in place where independent artists go to kick it. Lone Star Hip Hop was created with the intent to bridge the gap between the music scenes of the major cities in Texas, but the concept can spread so much further. We want to see movement and growth in Hip Hop, and we want to be a part of that movement and growth. Check us out in Dallas on Wednesdays nights and keep an eye out for our Hip Hop Showcase "Fresh Air".

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First things first...The Hijacked Ep VIKTUMIZED!!!

And the best part is....IT'S FREE!! My man Rob Viktum really came through with this one. He took my solo EP, which was originally produced by the homie GF Scoob, and remixed it. It's available for free download on www.lonestarhiphop.com, and just to show how generous I am, I'll supply the link!!

THE HIJACKED EP VIKTUMIZED!!! FREE DOWNLOAD!!! CLICK THE BANNER BELOW!!!



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