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Sidebar: I might be the king of pointless videos…I got millions of em. I just like capturing my life with audio, video and photos. Occasionally when I share them someone will write me saying it made them laugh or think so that’s an added bonus. It’s the 2010 version of keeping a journal I guess. I get to look back months later and ask myself “dawg was I on that?”.
“a young!!!!!! i knew i fucked with you for a reason you about your shit all jokes aside my nig im being real honest when i first heard you in 05 on a track it was not plesant at all i just watched that video……nigga!!!!! some body been spring training in the winter as jay z would say no bull shit that vid was on my page all week i was like do i really want to be blown man you surpassed all my expectations a hundred times over the dream you going for is a hard one im not gon lie but if any one can do it you can because i see now your not just talk like alot of these fools out here keep grinding when no one is looking cuz when your time come you will be to bright for them to look away stay hungry my nig”
The above message came to me yesterday (February 14th no less) and made my entire day. As you all know, feedback about my creativity and my art is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO ME IN THE UNIVERSE. I can crash my car, get dumped by my girl, have my debit card charged twice and get pulled over by a racist cop….if I come home and one person during that day said my music or my words touched them, then I’m good!
This particular gentleman went to high school with me. We were good friends. The high school I went to produced some of the most cruel and harsh human beings you would ever come across in this world. He was amongst a select few who I played my first musical recordings for (when I was using a $10 mic from Staples and recording in my moms dining room). They ridiculed me to no end. I mean people were literally rolling on the floor and laughing.
At the time I took it very personal because I thought I was great and they were just blinded, but as I grew older I realized I was trash and had they not laughed at me, I would have never had the fire that burns in me till this day to keep getting better. Over the years I’ve been approached by several of the initial “focus group” who somehow have stumbled into my newer stuff in the neighborhood, online or at friends houses and a lot of them have been kind enough to say “hey man, you really took this thing serious and it shows. I like what you’re doing. keep going”.
To them I say thanks. Positive feedback from the people who’ve seen you at your worst means everything. Like I told him in my response to this message, by no means am I a complete product. I’m just now hitting my stride. Once I make this move up North and really get focused, God help me…..we’re going to the Grammy’s!
Important Sidebar: I see a lot of people leaving comments on older posts (guess ya’ll only visit weekly now huh? haha, i’ll take it…love is love). The point I’m making is I don’t have the comments going straight to my phone anymore so it takes me a while to see comments and respond if needed but I definitely see everything. Thanks for reading this
Hello and Happy MLK Jr. day.
I know most of your inboxes have been inundated with every kind of Exhibit you can think of and I think it’s a testament to just how ridiculous the original was…Just Blaze and Jay outdid themselves. The first time I heard this track the words came to me and I had to record it. To not do it because so many others have done it is to not eat McDonalds because they’ve served over a billion……….
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Video: In Studio
Phella In Training Camp…Working On Exhibit P from Da Fam Cam on Vimeo.
In order to know where you’re going gotta know where you came from right? Some time ago I recorded this “Family Business Freestyle” over Kanye West’s “Family Business” instrumental. 3 years later every word still means so much to me. The flow and breath control however I could do without. Enjoy my nostalgia with me.
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Phellito’s Way Part 1. Probably one of my favorite joints off the EP.
Sidebar: Thank everyone who has taken time to listen. The feedback has been exactly what I wished for. The masses haven’t caught on but those that have listened seem to love it and that’s all I can ask. Within the next 2 to 3 weeks I’ll be working with some people that will ensure that this stuff starts getting proper burn. I’m working, trust me. Thank you all once again and stay tuned.
Gimme A Second I Swear!!!! The soundtrack to all things transitionary.Download It Here.
We’re all learning, growing, and changing. While we do this, people doubt us, laugh at us, and some of even try to stop us. Don’t fight them. Don’t argue with them. Don’t even try to prove your point. Just keep doing what you’re doing and tell them to give you a second, soon they shall see.
Disclaimer: Just saying “Gimme A Second I Swear” alone won’t work. You actually have to go out there and use that metaphoric second to become the best you can be.
If you’ve been rocking with me since day 1 you will see the growth on this project. We’ve come such a long way from 2 Sides To A Story, which ironically was released on July 14, 2007. What a difference two years makes. Still a far cry from where I want to be musically but the way is being paved gradually and the journey is quite fun.
If you’re new to Phella music then I hope you listen. If you listen I hope you feel it. If you feel it I hope you share with others so they can feel it as well. I don’t get on the microphone to hear my voice. I have things to say and I try to say them in the most interesting of ways. Some lines and verses will take weeks or months to fully understand while others simply will never be understood. That’s the fun part. That’s how the rap music I grew up on was crafted.
Thanks to J.Rob for tolerating my insanity and lending me his production to put my words to.
Thanks to DJ Laser for his assistance with this project as well overall just being a good dude that breathes this hip-hop culture.
And anyone else who supports my art in any form or fashion, thank you.
We’re only scratching the surface with this project. I can say “we” because for the first time I truly feel like I have a good group of people all striving towards similar goals as I. Give Us A Second, We Swear!
I think I’m at my best when I make fun music. By nature I tend to make the more socially conscious and serious songs but please don’t sleep on my ‘make the club dance’ game.
I been enjoying life lately and partying last night with my homies made me realize my music should reflect that more and trust me it will…Gimme A Second I Swear.
In the meantime here’s “What You Like” circa 2008. Click here to download or below to listen
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