I would be lying if I said I wasn't dissapointed that my compilation C-4 Presents DIRT HU$TLIN: TRYNA MAKE SOMETHIN OUTTA NOTHIN still isn't out yet, most people on this boards and a lot more outside of it know that I have been working on this for a long time now, but it will be out early '05, as God as my witness, it will be out. And it is worth it, I am not lying or biased when I say it's one of the best compilations the Bay has seen yet. It's more than a compilation, it has really turned in to my album without me rapping on it, you all will know that when you hear it, it's way more personaly than a compilation, it's a journey with me and the artists on there. Much luv to everybody that has helped or done something involved withthis project.
Aside from that I think that I and the people around me did accomplish alot though. As we continued to finish up the album, we started the heavy promotion of it, and thanks to stations that have shown us love and received us well, we have received airplay of at least 5 songs from the album on at least 6 different stations including KMEL, much luv to Big Von and Scotty Fox for showing me and mine so much luv this year, I feel like we built a good business relationship. We also did live interviews on 3 stations with many more to come.
I also continued to make moves with Xplosive Magazine, as the magazine and I continued to grow in the industry, we grew together. We went to several events, the Magic Convention, Summer Jam, lots of shows and release parties, people know you can catch Xplosive in the streets. I did interviews this year for the magazine with some of the biggest artists in the industry, including Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz, Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Noel G., Baby Bash, and HELLA others. Also got to meet a lot of my favorite artists and network with them.
I also continued to grow as a graphic designer doing layouts on more than 10 albums and mixtapes as well as doing the complete layouts for Xplosive Magazine. Also helped to put together several shows.
Personally I also accomplished a great deal having several surgeries on my eyes. Some of you may know I used to wear glasses, no more. That was a wonderful thing for me, after all these years to take care of that.
Overall it was a very busy year for me and mine, and the next one only looks like it's gonna be even more. I just hope to finally get this album out, trust me it is well worth the wait, I know I keep saying that, but I will let it speak for itself, it's my baby, I have watched it grow from nothing. And other than that I want to just continue to grow in the industry, to do more, keep networking, meeting people and doing whatever I can do. Plus whatever I can do to make money, get my life on the best track that it can be on. Much luv and respect and good luck to everybody in the year that lies ahead.
