Inside me I have so much stuff. I have passion, knowledge, punchlines, jokes, wisdom, an extensive vocabulary, conviction, laughter, and a strong burning desire to share all those things with you.
Why do I feel compelled to do this?
Mainly because I know how bad music on the radio really is. They talk about shallow, destructive things that don't really help anyone. But they're so dang catchy most people don't even know what they're listening to because it sounds so sweet.
If you didn't know, I make Hip Hop/Rap music. I also sing in English and Spanish. I want to make wonderful, beautiful, strong, clever music that edifies, encourages and supports you.
Here's the thing.
While I MAY have somewhere to record, and I can find time to write, what I'm missing is a key piece. I need beats. I don't have the time or capabilities to sit down for hours at a time and dig through samples to make beats. Even if I did, most of the time when I make beats I can't ever really write to them.
That said, beats/instrumentals are a key piece to making music. I'd either need to find someone to help me get quality beats to rhyme on, or get a little help in being able to buy beats. I've gotten good beats for as little as 150$. Believe me, that is cheap when it comes to beats.
I'm not asking for anyone to buy a beat for me. Unless you want to. ;)
What I AM asking for is help. Monetary help? Pretty much. I'm basically a bum on the corner asking everyone who reads this for a couple bucks for a beer...I mean cup of coffee...I mean beat. I wouldn't use any money given to me for anything but making music. How do you know that I'm telling the truth?
It takes a good deal of strength to put something, like this, that a normal person would think is humiliating, on the internet.
Welp, that's bout it. I want to make good music for you and I'm asking for help.
I'm saying I need your help.
Here's a sample. I made this beat a while back, and I got Playdough and ManChild on the track. Two AWESOME MCs. I'm not expecting to make money or get famous from my music. I just want to make it for you.
Ready to rock,
dumbstruck
the big dummie
dumbstruck.bandcamp.com
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Friday, April 5, 2013
The Bicycle Diaries (8 Years)
Our beginning was anything but lovely. She couldn't stand me and I didn't even know she existed the first time we met. Didn't even know anything about anything until April 5th 2005. Its been 8 years. It hasn't been perfect. It hasn't been easy. But it has been filled with Christ's grace, forgiveness, and babies.
This won't be a long post. Its a post to be thankful for the bride God gave me. It's a testament to how much bigger God is than our knowledge, sense of justice, and imperfections. It's a testament to how God builds families and we just get the great privilege to live in them.
God is the one that's made this possible. Not my beautiful, wonderful, broken wife. And most certainly not me. You know me. I am far from perfect. God heals and strengthens. God binds and covers. God has made our relationship and our love deeper. And Lord, thank you.
This won't be a long post. Its a post to be thankful for the bride God gave me. It's a testament to how much bigger God is than our knowledge, sense of justice, and imperfections. It's a testament to how God builds families and we just get the great privilege to live in them.
God is the one that's made this possible. Not my beautiful, wonderful, broken wife. And most certainly not me. You know me. I am far from perfect. God heals and strengthens. God binds and covers. God has made our relationship and our love deeper. And Lord, thank you.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The Words of our Mouth Versus the Words of our Heart
Some of you may have seen this on my Twitter:
And it got me to thinking about the implications that that might have to some of my friends and people in general that don't know me very well. My previous post is pretty heavy with words that some would consider "bad, cussing, or curse words." As this is a topic that I've had on my mind and in my heart for a good while, I figured that this was as good a time as any to talk about our words.
The words that come out of our mouths tend to define who we are. What we say, to who we say it, and how we say it all form the personality that a person or people know of us. There's accents, regional sayings, slang, and so many other things that can be taken into consideration when it comes to speech and communication. Some people believe that certain words should or shouldn't be said. But, when it comes down to it, what is a good word? And what, if any, is a bad word?
Think about this situation. You're minding your own business sitting at a table, reading your book. A family member sits down in your proximity and puts down a glass of juice and knocks it over...on to your book and into your lap. Your good time, interrupted, triggers a reflex reaction in your mind. Angry, you proclaim, "What is your FREAKING problem?!"
Did you say a "bad" word? Did you REALLY cuss? No. But in your heart, that "freaking" was just as efficient as a "fucking." The word that came out of your mouth was "cleaner," but the intention in your heart was all the same. Does it "sound" better? I suppose one could say that it does. In the end, the intention and emotion in your heart was the same, regardless of the words that came out of your mouth.
As a people, our words are supposed to be loving, filled with grace, edifying, and wise. What does this mean? It means that regardless of your situation, you should have your head and heart in check and always choose your words wisely and prayerfully. Are there situations where using words like "shit and asshole and fuck" might help someone on their level to understand the gravity of their situation? Absolutely. A preacher in a three piece suit is not going to get very far in Southeast San Diego. And with that said, you have to know who you're talking to, and really rely on the Spirit to give you the words and move in your heart. By no means would I or should we use those words in every situation, but they most definitely have their time and place. Whether you use those words or not, your heart and your intention are what matter and normally are conveyed, felt, and clear to the listener.
I don't always use these words in every day life. I have groups of people who I know are offended by them who never hear them come out of my mouth. I also have groups of people who I know that know that my use of these words in no way affects my walk with Christ. I don't wish to offend anyone with my words. And that should be the case, regardless of our situation. Whether we're reacting to an adverse condition, or trying to preach the gospel, we should be mindful of our words and the intention of our hearts.
Just because you're not "cussing" does not mean you're not saying "bad words."
#Thingsyouproblydidntknowaboutme "Fuck" is one of my favorite words.
— Johnny Crash (@dumbstruckMC) January 19, 2013
And it got me to thinking about the implications that that might have to some of my friends and people in general that don't know me very well. My previous post is pretty heavy with words that some would consider "bad, cussing, or curse words." As this is a topic that I've had on my mind and in my heart for a good while, I figured that this was as good a time as any to talk about our words.
The words that come out of our mouths tend to define who we are. What we say, to who we say it, and how we say it all form the personality that a person or people know of us. There's accents, regional sayings, slang, and so many other things that can be taken into consideration when it comes to speech and communication. Some people believe that certain words should or shouldn't be said. But, when it comes down to it, what is a good word? And what, if any, is a bad word?
Think about this situation. You're minding your own business sitting at a table, reading your book. A family member sits down in your proximity and puts down a glass of juice and knocks it over...on to your book and into your lap. Your good time, interrupted, triggers a reflex reaction in your mind. Angry, you proclaim, "What is your FREAKING problem?!"
Did you say a "bad" word? Did you REALLY cuss? No. But in your heart, that "freaking" was just as efficient as a "fucking." The word that came out of your mouth was "cleaner," but the intention in your heart was all the same. Does it "sound" better? I suppose one could say that it does. In the end, the intention and emotion in your heart was the same, regardless of the words that came out of your mouth.
As a people, our words are supposed to be loving, filled with grace, edifying, and wise. What does this mean? It means that regardless of your situation, you should have your head and heart in check and always choose your words wisely and prayerfully. Are there situations where using words like "shit and asshole and fuck" might help someone on their level to understand the gravity of their situation? Absolutely. A preacher in a three piece suit is not going to get very far in Southeast San Diego. And with that said, you have to know who you're talking to, and really rely on the Spirit to give you the words and move in your heart. By no means would I or should we use those words in every situation, but they most definitely have their time and place. Whether you use those words or not, your heart and your intention are what matter and normally are conveyed, felt, and clear to the listener.
I don't always use these words in every day life. I have groups of people who I know are offended by them who never hear them come out of my mouth. I also have groups of people who I know that know that my use of these words in no way affects my walk with Christ. I don't wish to offend anyone with my words. And that should be the case, regardless of our situation. Whether we're reacting to an adverse condition, or trying to preach the gospel, we should be mindful of our words and the intention of our hearts.
Just because you're not "cussing" does not mean you're not saying "bad words."
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