LupE.N.D. cancelled???

Just read this off of The LupE.N.D. BLog:

Due to circumstances beyond my control...the album roll out has changed radically...LUPE.N.D. has been postponed indefinitely!!!

As a matter of fact consider it cancelled until further notice!!!

Sorry Guys & Gals!!!!...the rumor mill and bitch ass cowards are going to have a field day with this one!!!...I'll just keep quiet about the actual reasoning so everybody can put their very special two cents in...

OK..so what now???

Actually an album is still coming in June...Thats Right!!!...Drum Roll Please...

"THE GREAT AMERICAN RAP ALBUM"

Yeah thats the new title...

want the tracklist?

ok...

1. Song #1
2. Song #2
3. Song #3
4. Song #4
5. Song #5
6. Song #6
7. Song #7
8. Song #8
9. Song #9
10. Song #10
11. The Greatest Rap Song Ever Made

No B.S.

See ya'll in June and again in December and again next June...

LupE.N.D. right after that...when the liberation comes!!!...

also JAPANESE CARTOON "IN THE JAWS OF THE LORDS OF DEATH" drops the same day as "THE GREAT AMERICAN RAP ALBUM"...Matthew Santos this spring...oh yeah...FNF UP!!!

I hate the music business...but I love music...Grammy's Here We Come!!!





I think that I hate the music business now just for driving an artist like Lupe away...


-Dekk-

exhaustion=blank mind

I have been pushing extremely hard as of late and I find myself staring at blogger more than writing... It's like, by the time I get on here I've already been at work for a good 12-15 hours... What I'm getting at is that I really wish I could write some dope-cowabunga-bonkers-gangbusters blog type shit, but I simply can't..

However, what I do have is some inspiring news:

SPREAD's FIRST ARTIST COMES HOME FROM 8 YEARS NEXT MONDAY AT 6:30 AM!!

What this means for all of you is a bunch of new music in the following months... completed music...

I can't even begin to explain how excited I am... It's strange though because I find myself slightly nervous too... Probably stupid, but it's whatever....

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day.. gotta finish up some mixes and grind away on streamlining the operating systems in Spreads business plan...

So much work... to sleep now...

out...

-Dekk-

P.S.- Couture is on tour in Vegas. I caught word that his drunk ass snuck into the pool at the Luxor last night and skinny dipped... This dude parties like a ROCK STAR... Me on the other hand, I'm the boring producer type ;-)

-D-

KID COUTURE DROPS FIRST MIX TAPE!!!!

Pigeons & Planes Presents: Kid Couture Mixed Tapes of '08

Please visit the Pigeons & Planes Blog to download the tape. The project features a collection of the best mix tape tracks of 2008 that you probably didn't hear.


The tape is bonkers. Good grief.

-Dekk-

Randa,

The last three years have been the best of my life. Thank you for your patience, love and determination. We have made it this far because we refuse to give up, no matter how great the challenge.

I'm not sure where I'm going to land in this crazy industry, but I am certain that I want you by my side when I hit the ground.

I love you.

Brian

The Way I See it...

Raphael Saadiq is the most underrated producer/musician/performer in the industry...

"The way I See It" dropped in early fall. I figured that it would catch fire eventually, but people are still sleeping on it.

WAKE UP WORLD!!!!

This album is timeless. In fact, I think that it might be my favorite r&b/soul release since D'Angelo's "Voodo".

If you like music, you will love this album. Saadiq is a visionary...

-Dekk-

my fucking car (again)... and my train of though (yet again)

I put my key in to unlock the door (from the outside this time) and it didn't work, so I pulled the key out and the entire inside of the lock came with it... meaning that I am literally locked out of my car until I can get it fixed..

Fuck, really VW? I mean, really?

Whatever though... the sun is shining and when that happens my home state is one of the most beautiful places that I've ever seen. I took a long walk today in hopes of soaking up as much Vitamin D as possible because it's likely that within the week the clouds will be back. It's cool though, when the sun is faint I get's my vampire on! lol! Not really, but I fux wit vampires though... Yao ming?

For those of you confused, the end of the above paragraph was part of an inside joke that is only funny to a couple of people. Translation, it's probably not funny at all.

Moving on....

The inauguration inspired a great deal of thought while on my long walk. Well, that and the M83 in my earbuds (vampire shit)...

It seems that my generation is facing a set of challenges that, to say the least, are monumental. I find it funny that after a brutal stretch of picking out the trends of youth culture, parents and elders are now being forced to depend on our creativity in order secure their later years. To be honest, I think that they might be fucked and it is much to do with their own selfishness. The youth are not responsible for the economic meltdown and evaporating middle class. Our often persecuted cell phones, iPods, piercings, pre-marital sex, and expressive haircuts remain innocent. It is the traditional clean cut, silver headed, ledger balancing, bible thumbs that have managed to rub a hole deep beneath the skin of the underprivileged and I can only hope that they recognize the predicament that they have created for themselves and the world at large.

I will not allow my generation to take blame for what our country has become, but I will be a part of saving it.

I'm mad at you, baby boomers, but I forgive you.

Neo-cons..... fuck off...

Hello world.

Two planets.

-Dekk-

wow...

It felt really good to see Mr. Bush fly off in that helicopter.

Crossing my fingers for Obama... I cant help but be skeptical. America has taught me that nothing good comes without corruption and consequence.

Peace?

hope so

-Dekk-

NBC has the sitcom world on lockdown....

Jack: "that reminds me, I need to call Lou Dobbs.."

-Dekk-

one of the best episodes in a while...

Creed: "you're welcome!!"

-Dekk-

LMFAO!!!!!

Shouts out to Randa for putting me up on this!

-Dekk-

Dino > Bimbo

Why did they have to put the girl in the photo?

-Dekk-

thoughts and questions from insomnia...

Can't sleep... It's 5am... Haven't slept any yet.. Been thinking about things and:

One of the hardest things in life is outgrowing those who you love most. Everyone has to mature at their own pace, but is it my job to wait for them? How far can empathy stretch behind me? How much is patience worth?

I've lost touch with many people, but for good reason. It's scary to wonder who's next...

Two planets...

-Dekk-

Roger Miller = Bonkers

I don't care... I've always loved this song. Everytime I hear it I sing every damn word... Randa often looks at me funny.... What does she know??... I must admit though, she has great taste in man (singular because she chose me)... Next Thursday we will have been together for:

2 years and 364 days

We had a 1 day breakup in there... We're going to round up though and celebrate anyway!!

-Dekk-

and all of a sudden reality sets in...

Today I locked myself in my car....

NOT LIKE AN IDIOT!!!!

My car door literally wouldn't open from the inside, so I had to roll down my window and pull the handle from the outside. There was a young, middle class couple in the parking lot that smirked in my direction. The whole situation got me thinking.... why I am content with throwing everything I have at a long shot? I could easily find a job that would pay for a new door, even a new car, but for some reason I'm locked in on illogical...

This has been a tough week thus far. It seems like everyone around me is battling either anxiety or depression. I am fine, in fact my whole life I've been the "stable one" in my friend groups and relationships. You will seldom catch me in a depression or overly anxious mind state. However, I must admit that the stress level of those around me is starting to take a toll on my energy... This is not to say that being a support to those around me is a burden. I'm just being up front about the reality of my current situation. For one reason or another I'm the guy that worries about people when they struggle.... and right now I'm worried about several loved ones... I just hope that they can roll down the windows and unlock the door...

-Dekk-

Important business....

I just got done organizing my Itunes.... I like to have everything in perfect condition and as of late my library has been a mess... now she's streamlined and purring like a kitten...

I feel so accomplished right now...

lol

It's the little things...

-Dekk-

realization...

A great thing about me is that I photograph poorly... Sometimes I hate it, but I've come to understand that my chances of looking better in person are full proof..

In a photo I'm like a 5... in person I'm like a 7... however, because of the difference between the two, those who see me in photo first will instantly give me a point or two upon meeting in person... meaning that I stand at an 8 to them... of course the scale is based on cuteness, not sexiness... I don't claim to be sexy at all.. I mean, I could give a fuck about the gym and I'm goofy... so being "sexy" isn't really my thing...

I have absolutely no idea where this is coming from... just some shit that I was thinking about for some reason or another... I'm supposed to do a photo shoot soon for some promo materials... perhaps I'm a little nervous or something... either way...

There are some positive things in development right now... I don't want to say to much, but they involve my dude Young Scolla... Check his blog and myspace... Somehow we managed to link up even though I'm out here in Oregon and he's in Detroit...

I've got a lot of business this week... drawing up a business plan, market research, etc.. anybody have an inheritance they might want to invest?? If so, get at me!! *crosses fingers and laughs*

-Dekk-

Could it be????

A dinosaur?

I swear to god I'm starting to see them... dreams are getting closer to reality..

This weekend was cool. I got to spend some time with the lovely future Mrs. Dekk ;-)... We will hyphenate our last names though... I'm not in to that whole male dominance tradition shit... nothing against it, just would rather that Randa and I take each others last names...

I just started this beat tonight that is BONKERS!!! It's on some get the fuck up and make a mistake in the bar type shit... dunno what that really means except that it's high energy... I'm excited to see where it goes once Tim can help me get the sequencing and mix right.. beware though werewolf hip hoppers... its 120 BPM... lol..

Anyways, much love to all those who politely listen to me talk about what's maybe to come! lol! I swear... sometimes I feel like that guy that's always claiming that his break is coming soon...

good thing is that I'm going to make my own break... ya dig?

Peace & Love!

-Dekk-

SWEET BERRY WINE!!!!!!!!

I fear that there is a little bit of Steve Brule in all of us... Listen... I'm just being honest..

SWEET BERRY WINE!!!

-Dekk_

Thank you....

The support and feedback on the first instrumental means a lot to me (and tim)

There will definitely be more music coming you way...

As for now = exhausted

nite

-Dekk-

Sour Patch Kids

Something about this track reminded me of a day at the arcade and a mouth full of Sour Patch Kids.. Like, saving all your Skee Ball tickets for a huge bag ya dig? This is the first of many instrumentals to be posted on my blog... It is my wish that some of you drink too much and dance... I know that I did while making it... Shouts to Tim for helping me fix the chorus and mix the damn thing...

-Dekk-

P.S.- There is a top secret autotune, freestyle version of this song that is never to be shared... NEVER!

-D-

Cartoon pizza

This entry is Strictly Jazz Samples, meaning that it's dedicated to Kid Couture. Do you know that we almost named our entertainment group "Cartoon Pizza"?

Moving on...

I've been thinking a lot about 2009 and have come to realize that it's a year full of opportunity. There are some tricks up my sleeve, problem is they're so far up there that I can't reach them yet. Good news is that I'm hungry and the game is delicious looking... like cartoon pizza..

• Confusion, what's up with the project?
• DeShay, track?
• Joey, your blog is hotter by the week...
• Kilo-grammars, music?
• SD, tracks are headed your way soon!
• Scolla, all the way from Detroit and we're going to make this shit happen!
• Oh!, I haven't forgotten you... Soon, I promise...

2009=opportunity

simple math

-Dekk-

god damn this was a ramble

back to it

Made something special in the studio today... I'm really starting to get nervous that what I've been working on lately will take people off guard... It's just not "hip hop" anymore... So I wonder:

Will my rapper friends stop calling for free beats now?

Will I have to start working with singers?

Can I pull off the sound that I want to pull off without scaring away an audience?

Am I making a good business decision?

Should I mix it hi-fi or lo-fi?

Tomorrow is today... gone to bed my people... going to mix this track tomorrow and post it for ya'll to check out...

Peace

-Dekk-

Kid Couture blog?

Finally... Check him out... From what I understand he will be posting a series of mixtapes... This guy is gangbusters, but kind of in an asshole way..... Yeah, we have a lot in common...

visit link

-Dekk-

The build up...

So it's been about two weeks since I've been in the studio... Part of me feels extremely unproductive and another part of me feels refreshed. I'm starting to wonder if that just might be the perfect combination...

Urgency+Energy=________

I'll let you know how the equation ends in a few days..

I just finished season four of The Wire... Damn... best show ever.. My girl is from Baltimore, so watching it with her has been even more insightful. She seems to connect with the characters a little more than I because she actually has family over there still... Some shit is heavy... Especially the stories about the kids... I know I'm late, but I haven't been able to afford HBO ever... Thank god for bitjunkie... I mean "honest purchasing" *winks*

-Dekk-