Yeah, I’m really digging the vibe of this whole shit. Peep what my man RTC had to say about it…
Calez released a mixtape a few months ago entitled Is Calez Famous Yet? (which you can download after the jump). Frustrated by a lack of blogosphere distribution, Calez created this new record and video dedicated to all those that didn’t find space (or more likely time) to check out the project. “Middle Finger” is more than a rant from a young with a lot to prove. Calez tells the story behind releasing his last mixtape, and the very real struggles of promotion and getting posts. It’s much more than just recording, grabbing email address and sending out a somewhat-personalized-mass message. The song is a window into the 2011 methods of shopping a demo, and getting some attention. The production is a solid throwback to Native Tongues era Hip Hop, and the video also shows similar aesthetics.
My only advice? Patience. It’s easy to get all uppity and start saying negative things about the websites, radio DJs, etc when they don’t post your stuff. But you’ve gotta understand that we all have lives of our own. And there are much more artists than bloggers, writers, DJs, etc. Much more! So timing is crucial. I honestly try to take time out to listen to new acts but most of it’s either the same recycle bin shit or it’s obvious there wasn’t much time put into the craft. Technology today makes it so easy for anyone to download an instrumental, record a rhyme using their laptop’s microphone and send an email (or thirty thousand Twitter messages) with a link. I understand the hustle and I understand the desire to be heard, but some folks have an insane false sense of entitlement. Just because you sent something doesn’t mean it NEEDS to be up on the site. When I come across dope new artists I shed light on them. And you can search the site for proof. There is a lot more to running 2dbz than most people think and it takes a load of time out of our daily schedule. So it’s physically impossible to listen to EVERYONE. It just is. That being said… keep making QUALITY music and you’re time will come. Trust.
DOWNLOAD: Calez – Is Calez Famous Yet?
props for the message…patience is the key…Thank you for providing the platform for artists to get there music out. I do not think that people give thanks enough. 2Dopeboyz has been spoken and the message is loud and clear (Forget the A&R’s, we have a voice as well).
haha excuse my english haha…wow
patience AND consistency.
“patience AND consistency.”
definitely.
“PUT US ON ma’fucka, PUT US ON”
Wooowwwwwwwwwwww.
referring to odd future of course. I wish they didnt diss u guys cuz im a fan of them and i check this site all the time, but in the end, they got some of their hype from dissing blogs like this one and nahright. but we all have to understand your guys’ side of the story too and it makes sense.
thank for Shake fucking with 2008ighties follow me @TheKidCalez
Fucking love the vibe of the video/song posted. Downloading the mixtape now
Calez – I used to know everything posted on this site. Now 2dbz posts hella new music from cats trying to get put on. Applaud that. Without that blurb up there about you up in arms about not getting posted, I would have skipped right over this post too.
I’m glad I didn’t though cuz this is a banger. Get creative on sharing your music and keep it quality – there’s no blog coverage that’s stronger than word of mouth.
lmao niggas was at thornwood in my area, swagg haha
Shout out to, lA Vangoh also, nigga just dropped a hot tape called “Nothing Special” its on dat piff
Think your excesses are laughable, and i wish you would stop calling this outlet a blog, it might as well be MTV.com lite.
this is breath of fresh dopeness
this is some fly shit
http://thedetroitzuu.blogspot.com/2011/08/bad-bitches-x-comic-books.html
I understand both sides of it. I also dont care about either “side.” I have no vested interest in blogs or new artists.
I care about finding good music. Sounds like these cats have some potential. Keep hustling. Put your face out there, not just your links.
yo these drums sound like the same from lets ride by q tip right?
Shake is full of shit.. none of these ma fuckas listen to the crap they post lol.
Damn this track is nice, can’t wait to check the tape out
well said shake. nuff respect on the words.
Patience is key. And letting me be the 5th person to help maintain the site helps also.
Damn, this mixtape bangs! good shit, im glad i stopped on this one.
tis is fresh hotnesss
rap needs tis
Royce Da 59 – Success Is Certain 2011-H3X
Royce Da 59 – Success Is Certain 2011-H3X
Good points made…..
…so what did Jimmy ValenTime do to get a post?
what’s up Shake. I agree with everything you said. And also try to tell kids the same thing. Calez has got some talent, just needs the patience and the light. But most people don’t realize all the time it takes to write about music, run a website, etc, and the creative energy all that. But the good music always shines through.