I HOPE ALL OF YOU REALIZE The IMPORTANCE
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Chuck you just said exactly what I've been saying to everybody lately. At this point it is not just about "Yippee, E-40 has a new album coming out," it is much much bigger than that. The Bay Area has not had a spotlight on itself like this in at least 10 years, the buzz around 40 and this new crop of artists is incredible right now, we really do have the industry looking at us, magazines are taking notice, look how much Bay Area coverage there has been in the major magazines lately, websites are featuring interviews with a lot of Bay artists, not just 40, TV is featuring 40 as well as the new movement, MTV (millions of viewers), BET (Millions of viewers), we had a whole documentary dedicated to the Bay, radio is blowing up the single natinwide, it is #13 on the radio charts right now, 2,500 spins last week, that is a GREAT accomplishment, mixtape dj's from other regions are doing Bay Area mixtapes, that was unheard of before all of this, the labels have a microscope on the Bay right now, they are paying attention.
A lot of bitter people might say fuck them and it should have happened a long time ago, yes, very true, but, with the wait came hunger and better quality music... and most of all, a new found UNITY amongst all of Northern California. The thing that people don't seem to realize, which I have had to explain a lot lately, E-40 right now is the gauge for whatever else will come from this new resurgance of Bay Area music. If we can show that we support him and his music, if even some of the rest of the country can show that it supports this, then we can slowly get in the door forreal and kick it in all the way.
People may not want to ride with 40 completely, whether you do or not, HE IS what the rest of the world and most importantly, the rest of the industry and labels who control the deals, who they are judging us and our region and our music and our support of ourselves on right now. It is VERY VERY important that we go out and support this album, it will lead to bigger and better things. We all know Keak, F.A.B., Quinn, Messy, etc etc etc have been offered deals, if 40 can do real numbers, imagine the good deals which they will get is 40's album is successful, they wont take us for a joke and give us bullshit deals that nobody wants to take. We have to show them that we take ourselves serious, we have to follow all the way through, we cannot drop the ball now.
And for those of you saying, you don't want to support it cuz it doesn't effect you, yes it does, whether you're in the music industry or not, I bet if a good number of Bay artists had deals, and were on the radio and tv all the time and selling millions of units, you'd enjoy it more wouldn't you, it would be better for the Bay, period. It effects ALL of us.
A lot of bitter people might say fuck them and it should have happened a long time ago, yes, very true, but, with the wait came hunger and better quality music... and most of all, a new found UNITY amongst all of Northern California. The thing that people don't seem to realize, which I have had to explain a lot lately, E-40 right now is the gauge for whatever else will come from this new resurgance of Bay Area music. If we can show that we support him and his music, if even some of the rest of the country can show that it supports this, then we can slowly get in the door forreal and kick it in all the way.
People may not want to ride with 40 completely, whether you do or not, HE IS what the rest of the world and most importantly, the rest of the industry and labels who control the deals, who they are judging us and our region and our music and our support of ourselves on right now. It is VERY VERY important that we go out and support this album, it will lead to bigger and better things. We all know Keak, F.A.B., Quinn, Messy, etc etc etc have been offered deals, if 40 can do real numbers, imagine the good deals which they will get is 40's album is successful, they wont take us for a joke and give us bullshit deals that nobody wants to take. We have to show them that we take ourselves serious, we have to follow all the way through, we cannot drop the ball now.
And for those of you saying, you don't want to support it cuz it doesn't effect you, yes it does, whether you're in the music industry or not, I bet if a good number of Bay artists had deals, and were on the radio and tv all the time and selling millions of units, you'd enjoy it more wouldn't you, it would be better for the Bay, period. It effects ALL of us.
good points c-4, i dunno bout yall, BUT I LIKE SEEING MY BLOCK ON MTV AND SEEING ARTISTS IVE BEEN LISTENING TO FOR YEARS, i like seeing e-40 all over the tube.........and do i want it to end with e-40? hell no, thats why people should support this album whether its a classic or not so maybe youll be able to see your fav. bay artist on mtv
no one should buy an album they don't like, but if you like the single, or think its OK, or are interested in seeing what 40 has to offer with this release, why NOT buy this album??
you dont have to be a hardcore 40 fan, but as a fan of bay rap overall and of those artists who you feel should get their shine on like 40, like chuck said, you have to realize the importance of BUYING this album.
you dont have to be a hardcore 40 fan, but as a fan of bay rap overall and of those artists who you feel should get their shine on like 40, like chuck said, you have to realize the importance of BUYING this album.
I dont think Chuck is asking us to buy an album we dont like-the main message is: If U R bumpin the ALBUM make sure it aint burnt or bootlegged...the BAY NEEDS those numbers-point blank (even here we post songs) If u like it, buy it-simple.
and for YALL knockin the Bay Music-why the Hell are u on B.A.R.T
and for YALL knockin the Bay Music-why the Hell are u on B.A.R.T
I agree witht his comment. I read alot of Why Should I comments, or its not affecting me. WHY ARE YOU A B.A.R.T. MEMBER?? I see some complaints about the radio not playing more than a handfull of Bay tracks. GUESS WHAT, if we all support this there WILL BE MORE instead of the whack shit they play now. Spread the Word and help blow the RECORD UP. If you really dont like it after you buy it then throw it on ebay. There may be areas that dont carry the CD and people will buy it! 40 put a lil of everything on this album, Heart 2 Heart shit, Hyphe, Mobb....This is why we are on this borad weekely.
all this talk about being selfish. Wanting the bay area to blow up is selfish. why do people want the bay to blow? why does it need that recognition? why do you want your favorite artist to be known and loved by everyone else? most of the idiots here want the bay to blow so that they can feel better about themselves, so that they can feel above the rest because its "their" music, cause they listened to it before everyone knew about it and that makes them feel cool. they want approval. hah, just support GOOD music.
the bay is here...the bay will be here for a long time...it is our time to shine...whether u bart board dick rydaz like it or not...just remember what chuck told yall...remember that done deal kenny co signed it...by the end of 2006 everyone will be swingin from our nutz....our=the bay....give 40 his dues and buy the fuckin album...if u dont like 40 then dont buy it but dont come on here sayin that the album is weak or u dont like it...no one gives a fuck....im juss sayin though....now tell me when to go...oh yeah BIG RICH Is tha shit biatch....sup Chuck sup Kenny
Chuck made a very valid point. If u claim to be behind the Hyphy movement and you're feelin 40's single, go buy the real album. I don't personally like 40's single, but I liked Keeks Super Hyphy and I bought the Album. The Bay does have a spotlight on it , but its not just for the Hyphy movement. Keisha Cole is certified Platinum. If you sing or Rap and have your own unique style, take advantage of this spotlight and tighten up ya Demos. Goapele also has a major deal. She has a unique sound and Labels sought her out. Stand up and be counted, this window will not be open forever. This is a production driven business. Music Producers out here need to get those hot tracks to all good talent. That includes here in the Bay,down south and throughout the rest of the country. Don't limit yourselves. For you up and coming artist out there. Pick up anything you can read and get out and travel abroad. Your Game will tighten.