And we'll Crawl !!!

Recently, during my lockdown time I listened to a song that I disliked when it was released late last year. The song is by the young icon Chris Brown and it is called Crawl. Most people know Chris Brown as woman beater due to his violence towards Rihanna during the past year. But I know him as an amazing artist who has grown into a young “Icon” who revolutionized dance and music through his smash hit “Run It.”

But, “crawl” is my new jam because it reminds me of a past situation I had with a lady friend. The girl and I went through an off and on relationship, where we hated each other then we loved each other. I felt that the whole situation was a little immature but it was a growing experience for all of us.

My favorite part of the song is the chorus, it says:

If we crawl

Till we can walk again

Then we’ll run

Until we’re strong enough to jump

Then we’ll fly

Until there is no end

So lets crawl, crawl, crawl

Back to love, yeah

Back to love, yeah

"When You Got That Glow" Berry Gordy Connection

Last night I had the pleasure of watching a classic Berry Gordy movie, “The Last Dragon”, the movie was created in 1985. Berry Gordy, my idol has yet again amazed me with his renaissance actions and talents. He revolutionized music, business, performing, fashion, and Hollywood. A mogul in his own right Berry Gordy inspires me to become great, and follow in his legendary footsteps. Since, studying him I set a new goal to be honored on national television like he was on the Motown 25 Special, where MJ revealed the “Moonwalk”.

In addition, I admire how the movie The Last Dragon touched on all the bases of what Berry Gordy stood for like great music, perfection, fashion, a great show, and believing in your destiny. Through the film I learned that your destiny is what you make it and the only way for you to make it to the next level you must find someone to push you pass your limits. Then when you find someone who pushes you past your limits you will find the GLOW. The glow is not a physical glow but it is the inner glow that you feel when you know what you are doing.

WHEN YOU GOT THE GLOW YOUR FEELINGS SHOW…..

The Apprentice "Who wants to work for Brian"

Wednesday was my first real meeting with my sponsor Brian, although I already knew him I still wanted to make a good impression. Most of the time when I got together with Brian was for practice, but this time was different we had business to discuss. Brian and I talked about my overall project with great detail. I expressed my urge to write, producer, advertise, market, and sing my own CD. He smiled and told me well this is what you have to do; he gave a format to follow for an effective Demo:

Demo Guidelines

1. Best Vocal

2. Catchy hook

3. Best arrangement

4. Cover Song

5. Ballad

6. Message Song

7. Cover Song

Using this knowledge I did a little research of my own to see if the standard is true. The experiment I conducted consisted in me listening to a CD to see if most artist follow the same guidelines for their records. To my amazement, this music sterotype was true, a lot of artist like Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Usher, and etc use this guidelines. I also discovered that the guidelines were created to trap or make the listener, listen to their album from cover to cover. Currently, I am working on the music for my project and their is a lot to be done in a short amount of time and I know in the future I will have these:

 And the Winner Is ? ....

It Is Time !!!!!!!

The time has come for us to leave the nest and become our own best teachers. By this time in Senior Project we all are suppose to have a time where we visit our mentors and sponsors. Unfortunately, I have not scheduled my meeting with my sponsor due to him being under the weather. Begining with the end in mind, I already picked my day to leave school and get into my craft with my sponsor. That lucky day is hump day  aka Wednesday.

The main thing I want to get out of my sponsor is the able to pick pitches for vocals and piano.  I want to learn some basic paino skills and further myself to become as great artist.