“Black Presidents White Rappers” is my up and coming album set for completion in February 2012; not that far away! Shoot me ideas what does black and white imagery make you think about, it can be anything even a polar bear and panther mixed breed which I guess would be a polar panther! Anything give me ideas and you just might see it in the next album in some shape or form!
Peace,
Ray Speakmoore
This is to remember a great man, one who gave of himself in spirit, a man that changed the way we express our humanity through art. My first songs were realized on your computers and software, and the same is true to this day. Thank you for sharing your gifts so I can give to a world that so desperately needs change and visionaries like you Steve Jobs to carry out the change!
Ray Speakmoore
Emcee, Poet, Producer
Day 3 in Atlanta ended with a bang, what a day! Sunday morning started with a lovely egg McMuffin complements on of Da Bronze Bomber. After breakfast it was on to an awe inspiring message about the reality of the struggle that we face as artists and the reality that we have to accept the challenge with open arms if we want to succeed and take advantage of the opportunities given to us. As artist we are in an age of evolution and we have to embrace the change. We are so used to trying to hold on to everything in fear that we won’t be able to sustain or that our creative edge will be robbed of us so we horde our talents rather than sharing them. Even the birds are fed every day how much more will God take care of us, his people! Speech hit home stating that we are a light to the world and that like and candle when it lights another does not lose its light, but creates an even greater light when it has been multiplied, this is us Gods people and all that he affords us! This was a life changing and career fueling weekend and these next two years will be incredible as my vision has grown 10 times larger then it was previously, here I come world!
Ray Speakmoore
Freestyle sessions, great insights into the music business, concerts, great food in ATL. What more could you ask for. This was another amazing day in Atlanta learning so much about the intensity and importance of business in our world of music. Just when I thought knew some things I’m back to basics on refining my hustle. Scout Da Psalmist did a mean Cheese Whiz Freestyle as the rest squad unleashed throat busting verses in a cacophony of musical genius, great times! It was an amazing evening getting to see Speech and Arrested Development do their thing live breaking down the walls of musical stereotypes and delivering truth and reality in every ounce of artistic expression that was organically blended into the heart beat of the music. Congas, percussion, guitars, emceeing, keys, dancing and so much more WOW this was all live and off the hook. Can’t wait for day 3!
It’s a great feeling to breathe sometimes! In Atlanta and didn’t think it would be possible, but all things are possible with faith, got my plane ticket hooked up and I can’t be more grateful! I’m seeing that this perspective on things is going to change my whole outlook and drive on how I push the limits of my music and the way that I live; watch out world no more excuses! The weather out here in Atlanta is beautiful this was day one for me at the A&E Arts and Entertainment Conference 2011. There were some great performances by Chase Innis, Chad Talo and Gravity tha Emcee, Scout tha Psalmist, and the Elements, and too many more to name; oh, and don’t worry you know I got on the mic and had to rock in the open mic session where it was on and poppin’. Wish everyone got to experience an amazing event like this in their lifetime. It’s 3:30am in ATL right now, but I’m still on Cali time so it’s early for me only 12:28am and I am amped on the energy and vision that is opening up for me as God makes its apparent that doors are open and ready to be walked through!
Ray Speakmoore
I just wanted to say how amazing Summer Solstice 2011 was. There was all kinds of things going on music, spoken word, art, food, live web broadcast, red carpet pics etc… Nomis came with it at the show, as well as many other acts including myself of course, Wentrelle Damarr, Michael Clark and Orion Phoenix, Prophet, Hapizzez, Tu-Deep, SteadFast, Strawberry Cotton, Joshua Brown, and Love Flowz. We also had a guest appearance by Pioneer from the Los Angeles area “Celah”! I know that next years event will only get better and I’m psyched for the near future with an amazing show which will be my solo album release party going down in November. It will be an amazing turnout and I hope if you’re reading this you will spread the word and bring everyone and their mom with you as well. Nothing but fun and memories at a Ray Speakmoore/Audiverse Ent. event. I want to give a shout out to UCC for all of their support. I also want to thank my team of staff that did an incredible job making the show run like a machine. Special thanks to Tyler Morrisette for being my right hand man and director for the event. If you want to see footage go to the link below.
Peace, Love,
Ray Speakmoore
Nomis will be performing at Summer Solstice and will be killin’ it showcasing some new joints from his new up and coming album. Check out Nomis’ website and listen to his track “Back to Earth” at http://nomis.bandcamp.com/
Check his music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjnLfBhjMLI
Nomis has rocked with the likes of Members of the legendary Deepspace5 crew, Scribbling Idiots, Gallery Drive, Blame One, and Supernatural to name a few. His music is thought provoking and crazy energetic, with an original flare showcasing his personality and deeply rooted Hip Hop flavor.
Don’t miss the Hip Hop and Spoken Word Event Summer Solstice on August 20th at UCC 5831 Centinela Ave. Los Angeles, CA
(310) 670-4747 - Directions
For Tickets use the events page on www.rayspeakmoore.com/events
What up every one come check out the show it’s gonna be CRAAAAAAZY! Every other day I am going to make a post about one of the artists that are performing at this years Summer Solstice Hip Hop and Spoken Word Event. Check the events page for more info.
We breathe without a thought, without instinct, without command. Consciousness absorbed, it comes and goes like the tides of the oceans pushed by the wind. To hold your breath is to obstruct the flow of life. In an instant we breathe but for an eternity there after we are breathless. Breath of life or Breathless in death which is more important. Like the wind we are, we come and go, till on the shores we crash again.
Ray Speakmoore
Sometimes we wake up and wonder what we we’ll become, but that question is a lie, we already are. We try so hard to reach outside of ourselves for something that isn’t organic, when we really should capture the essence of our nature; we are the branches of a tree, and life lives within us and fruit comes from us. This is what it means to be real! It means we are the source of life that exists in all and through all. So when I wake up I remind myself to forget what the rest of the world thinks I should be, because I already am back at me!
Black Presidents White Rappers
The Way We Live - A Hip Hop Odyssey
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