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Reyshizz Hip-hop Tribute Mixtape Coming Soon [Artwork]

reyshizz — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:05:59 +0000

The release date is so secret, I don’t even know it…

Weekly Recap – In Motion

reyshizz — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:43:52 +0000

This week I realized that I’m at a point where I have everything I need to move forward in music and life. I have a lot of processes in motion that A) keeps me busy and B) allows me to stay focused doing what I do. This website itself is one of those processes.

Last week I was e-mailed by the company who makes a product I use in my home studio. The guy asked me to do a video review to post on their website. I’m like, “OH SHIT, HELL YEA”. It’s free publicity and I actually like the product so it’ll be easy for me. Stay tuned for the review and more from me, Reyshizz.

Last Week’s Post

Shoot Dice Animoto Video – In this post I show the 30 second video I made using a service by Animoto. It’s pretty dope. Check it out.
Why You Shouldn’t Care How Other Artist Achieved Stardom – In this post I talk about why it is important to stop copying others and blaze your on trail when making music.
Sign Up to My Group and Get a Thank You + a Surprise – In efforts to get more people signed up to my Group, I’m offering a “Thank you” plus a little surprise.

Weekly Recap – Happy Valentines Day

reyshizz — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:15:40 +0000

Yes, today is Valentines Day and I shall share this day with my love… music. I’m actually preparing to go on a hiatus pretty soon to focus solely on creating good music. It will just be me and her. The details of my hiatus are top secret and me even mentioning it may be a breach of the confidential agreement I made with myself, but I’m so excited I can’t help it. This will be my tribute to music.

Last Week’s Post

Open Letter to Facebook Fans – In this post I talk about my dedication to serve the fans of my music and give you all and opportunity to let me know how I can do a better job at it.
Reyshizz Has a Crush – In this post I talk about how life can inspire one to create good music. In my case it was a crush that I had.

Weekly Recap – Still Writing

reyshizz — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:26:11 +0000

This past week I didn’t get a chance to post as many articles as usual because I just came off of a mini vacation and I had to play catch up. What I have been doing is writing and working on new music. In the video accompanying this description, I spit a few bars to let yall know I’M STILL WRITING!

Last Week’s Post

Everything You’ll Need to Release an Independent Album – In this article I listed out what goes into making an independent album, using Making of a Man (my album) as an example

Weekly Update – On Vacation

reyshizz — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:20:32 +0000

That’s right I decided to take a small break and treat myself with some me time. I had fun but now it’s time to get back to work.

While I was gone one of the articles I posted last week got featured on Jango.com, which I was very excited about. I haven’t had a chance to reply to all the comments but it’s next on my to do list. Here’s what you missed from last week…

Last Week’s Post

Expanding Creativity with Japanese Design Principles – In this article I share the Japanese Design principles and talk a little about creativity
Reyshizz – Making of a Man [the CD] – I decided to repost my CD in a new format to shed some more light on it.
Reyshizz – Shoot Dice [Free Download] – I don’t know why I didn’t do this earlier. Click to get a free download of Shoot Dice from my CD, Making of a Man.
Getting Real About Getting Plays – In this I talk about ways you can get plays, hits, or listens for media you create.

Weekly Recap – Staying Focused

reyshizz — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:12:03 +0000

I’m trying to stay focused. Sometimes I feel like this is a thankless job. I’m working hard to keep my head above water but at the end of the day, week, or month I don’t have much to show for it. At times like this I got to remember that it’s all about the journey and the destination will come and go, as everything else does.

Last weekend my car got stolen. Since then I’ve been thinking of ways to make a few extra dollars to buy a new car. There’s this book I’m reading called “The 4-Hour Workweek” which outlines ways to start a business and make passive income. I’ve had the book for a few years but never was motivated enough to try its methods, until now. Yes, I have added another item on my plate. The challenge I’m faced with is to stay focused on all the things that I am managing: (Work), Music, Blog, Women, and now a Business. I’ll keep you posted on how it works out.

Last Week’s Post

15 Videos for the Microphone Fiend – This is my tribute to those w/ the passion for rapping.
Mixtapes are the New Demos – Back-in-the-day all rappers had demos… now it’s all about the mixtapes.
My Car Got Stolen – I tell the story of finding out the my car was stolen.

Weekly Recap – Treading Water

reyshizz — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:33:54 +0000

Treading water… from the outside looking in, it looks simple, almost like the guy isn’t doing anything at all. But he knows how hard he’s working. Eventually it doesn’t feel like work any more, it becomes natural. I wouldn’t say I’m quite there yet, but I am getting into a rhythm. Every day I’m coming up with new ideas for my music and every day I’m overcoming the challenges.

This week I started working on my a track “Train Ride” for an up coming mixtape. I don’t want to give too much away but it’s kinda crazy (as in psycho). I’m also producing the track, so the lyrics are tailor fitted to the beat, when you hear it, you’ll see what I mean. Look out for the next episode of the Making of a Man Listening Session. It should be sometime this week.

Last Weeks Post

Earthquake in Haiti… My Thoughts – In this I talk about my thoughts of the earthquake disaster in Haiti. I was actually avoiding it, but I couldn’t help but say something.
Shoot Dice (Play to Win) – This is another one of my acapella videos, where I spit a verse acappella (very cool).
iMac Rappers (Hilarious Videos) – These guys really like their Macs and they wrote a rap song about it…
If Rap Had a Boot Camp – In this I ask the question, “If rap had a boot camp what would it look like?” … What do you think?

Weekly Recap – Moving Fast

reyshizz — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:42:05 +0000

So I started a new posting schedule a couple of weeks ago and I got to say it’s been getting more easy every week to keep it up. The ideas flow like nothing and I’ve been able to write on my way to and from work. While I’m doing that I’m also working on new music. I’m putting this nice package together that you all will appreciate. I also have a top secret project that I’m working on… It’s going to be well documented so when I’m done you will be filled in. One last thing… Ustream, Ustream, Ustream… The show is official. We (MP, Neno, and myself) will be broadcasting live every week from this location. If you missed the broadcast from last week, you can find it here.

Last Weeks Post

What is Lyricism – In this I explore what lyricism means to me
Running With My Head Down – In this post I reflect on all the actions I’ve been taking and how I need to learn to slow down a bit and enjoy every moment.
Going Back to the Days of Street Fighter – Here I talk about the passion I had for Street Fighter way back when and how I can relate that the music I’m doing.
Making of the Man Listening Session – This is the recording of the Listening Session that happened on 1/09/10. Good Stuff!

Weekly Recap – Settling In

reyshizz — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:54:11 +0000

I’m feeling more fortunate as the days go by. My involvement with my music and this site is nearing obsession and i’m loving. This past week I did my first (official) Ustream show and it was great. There will be more to come so stay tuned for that

Last Weeks Post

The Six Types of Rappers (Part 2 of 2) – In this I complete my categorization the 6 different types of rappers
Push It (Acappella Video) -An acappella rendition of the intro song Push It on my cd Making of a Man.
Ustream/Twitter Listening Party Jan 1 2010 – Here I talked about the (then) up and coming Ustream Listening Party I hosted

Things to Come

Weekly Ustream listening party. I thinking about doing this every week. It was really fun the first time and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Stay tuned for more details

Weekly Recap – A New Beginning

reyshizz — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:29:17 +0000

This was really a great week for me. I was able to maintain my new posting schedule of 3 times a week and I’m dedicated to keeping that up. I also finalized a track list for a mixtape I will be releasing this summer (there will be more details on that as it develops).

Last Weeks Post

The Six Types of Rappers (Part 1 of 2) – In this I categorize 3 of the 6 different types of rappers
The Best Christmas Gifts for a Hip-Hop Artist – A list of all the gifts that a hip-hop artist (such as myself) would want for Christmas
9 Must Have Desktop Apps for an Indie Artist – Useful tools to have in your arsenal to facilitate building a music brand.

Things to Come

The Six Types of Rappers (Part 2 of 2) – I’ll finish explaining the last 3 types of rappers.
Making of a Man Listening Session – I’ll be live on Ustream going through all of the tracks (5 total) on my CD Making of a Man.