Heavy D: What He DId For Me

I had to be about eleven years old when I first met Heavy D. It was at Swayze Elementary Talent Show in Monroe Lousiana. I'd recorded a beat from my casio keyboard onto a cassette tape, hardly like the digital stuff they have today. I was the one who had made the beat and wrote the lyrics. This was my first crack at writing and producing so I was really nervous.

I ended up winning the award for first place and Heavy D was the person that presented me with my award. He asked who made the beat and wrote my infectious song about girls. "I did," I said looking up at him, amazed that a person I'd seen on television and even sang lyrics from was there in front of me. "Wow, that was great. I liked it alot." Heavy D said. "You stay in school and keep writing songs and you never know how far it could take you." He even gave me one of his hit records "Love Me For Me."

Heavy D has inspired me to keep doing music and even writing. Now I write fiction novels and music. I feel that Heavy D, "The Overweight Lover in the House" will always have a place in my heart as an artist.

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Dealing with the pressure of the music business and writing books.

Sometimes doing book signings every weekend can be tough. Don't get me wrong I love doing it but sometimes I get tired. Sometimes I feel like resting or relaxing but I know it's not best right now. I have to push through and keep going.

I have a lot to be thankful for but it also comes with responsibility. I have a new album coming out called "The Martyr" 8/20/11 and I must admit I feel a little pressure to promote it and get it out to all the stores on time. It's an independent release so it's me and my team that has to do it all. The pressure comes from having to lead and having to follow through with what I said. I know that I can do it, but I'm studying myself trying discover all of my feelings. I know it's normal but I'm simply looking to learn myself in order to get a better way to deal with pressure.

I tell myself that hey it's just a Cd but in the back of my mind it's really more than that to me. Last week I went to the studio to record a new song for the album after this one. My goal is to be consistent with great music and learn how to promote the best way possible. Now I understand why they say that hip hop is only 10% talent and 90% business.

Music, My Rap Music

In the world of rap you must keep going. go past no and go past not right now and keep knocking until you find an opening. My music is starting to pick up steam. It's getting more play in the clubs but it's all because of hard work.

$10 Dollars For Your Freedom by Trete Lo on Audio Download

I have created an audio book to help others with their music. This tells you exactly what I did to move to the next level of living my dream. How to complete the transaction of moving from your 9 to 5 so you can make money doing whatever it is you love to do.

$10 Dollars For Your Freedom by Trete Lo on Audio Download

Being more productive in film and music independent film makers

If you are in the independent film business or rap music like I am, I can see how you can get busy doing nothing. I'm learning more about myself everyday. I admit there are things that I really don't want to do but I need to do them. some things are more important than others. I have decided that I will check my facebook and emails last and watch you tube last. I've found that this is a way to become more productive. You yourself are a business and if you are not going to start acting like it, your film making might as well be in vain. No more will I have days wasting by doing things that don't move me further towards my goals. I get it now. I'm doing it again blogging when I need to be writing. Sorry you are important to me.