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I Haven't Dissapeared Just Yet

It almost feels like I disappeared from the world of journalism but I'm still here venting and rambling about everything going on in my career. To be honest I have so many things brewing and on the verge that I was trying to wait it out until they became real news. However that may take longer than expected so I might as well give a brief update and blab at the same time. I want to thank everyone that voted for me for The Underground Music Awards. It really was a big deal to even be nominated so I have to appreciate that. August 12th I'll be at the award show at BBKings hopefully with some type of new cd to give away. DJ Dame Hustle put together a B.O.S.S. (Best Of Sha Stimuli) CD, which I was featuring as a free download on myspace.com/shastimuli. I just completed another one called "The Best of Me" with DJ Ease that will be available very soon. It’s a compilation of freestyles and songs from my past CDs "Let Me Show You The Way," "Follow My Lead" and "Switch Sides." It’s pretty good, if you've never heard me before it’s definitely a strong representation of lyrics and flow diversity. I'm not saying that because it’s me...well not totally.

Anyway MTV2 has shown me so much love that I got the call to do another sucker freestyle. I think I've reached the most people ever in my whole time doing this with that verse. Imagine if I had a video on MTV. The next few months will be very big for me in terms of decision making. I'm officially severing ties with Virgin, I'm working on a few digital EPs, meeting with majors while working on an independent album and what's been most fun although in the developmental stage is the sitcom I'm writing. I don't like to mention stuff like that but its taking up a lot of time and generating interest so be on the lookout. The Cinderella Man album with J. Cardim is really sounding classic but if all goes according to plan Thee Emotion Picture LP may be right after that. Like I said I have so much in the works that I sound like a big bag of hope. I guess in this industry you have to dream big and go after the things you claim. I have to admit I've been feeling less and less like the same hungry rapper that started attacking the streets almost 5 yrs ago but I still get flashes of that guy and he's not dead yet.

I recently read and listened to Calvin Klein's interview with Kay Slay talking about Jay-Z not being there for him after promising him some type of assistance when he came home. For those of you unfamiliar Calvin was a successful drug dealer who went to prison for 14 yrs and was released in 2005. Jay referred to him in his music and they caught a case together in '89. Long story short Calvin comes home and hears words from Jay that resemble "I got you, fall back". I have to say I heard those same words from Jay numerous times so the interview instantly struck a nerve for me. Of course there's always 2 sides to a story and I know how Jay operates anyway. He doesn't feel anyone should just be handed anything without working for it or deserving it. He knows he had to fight for what he has and hearing him on Hot 97 speak about his scholarship program, water well construction and the fact that everyone has their hand out makes you think about being a grown man and actually needing help from another grown man. I go into this industry needing airplay and spins from DJs, funds from labels, promotion from record pools, interviews on DVDs, coverage in magazines and anything you can think of that may require no cost but a case of someone feeling me, the music or pressure. The funny thing is unless both parties need each other noone cares about the starving artist trying to gain buzz. This business is a constant reminder that you have to do whatever it takes to get what you want. I'm learning more and more to depend on myself and not wait for anyone else.

I spoke last week at a panel for racism at St. Vincent services for some kids in their group home. It was an interesting experience listening to the dudes speak about their issues with racism and growing up being a black male in nyc. I can't wait until my name rings bells so I can talk to the youth all day and actually make a difference. I also made an appearance at the secret show under the brooklyn bridge on Saturday. I didn't get to perform but it was good to see LL, Black Moon, Special Ed and Brand Nubian do their thing. I did get to do a performance at Black Star store in Harlem for Shield magazine. I have to shout them out for pushing my CD up there. The show was for domestic violence so I had to go show love. Imma keep this light. August 9th I'm celebrating another year of life. I don't know what I'm gonna do but I'll probably be at Crystals in Flatbush on Saturday, Myst on Wednesday and intoxicated in between. New mixtapes coming soon, pick up Skyzoo's Corner store classic too, it’s hot.

-The Present
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