NEW MUSIC ALERT!!!

What's up world...

I want you to go check out the amazing singer/songwriter Anesha!!! She released a mixtape last month!!! It is simply phenomenal!!! I promise you won't be disappointed!!!

http://aneshasings.bandcamp.com
http://www.aneshaonline.com

SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC!!!

BooG

Back to school...

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Lately I've been contemplating going back to school... The more I think about it each day, my interest grows.           I rewind back a couple years in my mind thinking how this was my choice but quickly changed because I got a chance to DJ @ MGM Grand Detroit. This was easily the best thing to happen to me in my relatively short DJ career at that point. So, I put aside my aspirations to go back to school & focused all my attention on my career.

Fast forward to today... My career is sort of at a standstill... After thinking it over, school is my best option at this moment in life if I want to continue on this path. DJing is great, but I've always wanted to be well rounded & build a company that offers everything I'm interested in. I started my company, Authentic Productions, 5 years ago. The goal was to offer DJ services, Live Sound, Event Planning, Promotion & eventually Recording, Mixing & Mastering.

If this is to be realized, school is a must. Even though I have experience in live sound, I have no certifications or a degree. In order to do what I see myself doing in the future, I need those credentials. We currently live in a society where tons of value is placed on these credentials, especially in this field of sound & recording. Having my "papers" & gaining more experience is what will help me go further.

As much as I love my city of Detroit, the opportunities just aren't here for me right now. Time for me to move on & go elsewhere. My likely destination is Hollywood/LA. I've had my eye on Musician's Institute (www.mi.edu) for a few years. It was my choice a couple years back & now after doing some new research, it still is my top choice. I also had Institute of Audio Research in New York (www.audioschool.com) in my sights as well. Both are well known & respected in the music & entertainment community. Some of the best audio & recording engineers have come out of these two schools. There's no way I could pass up being around the best of the best in my fields of interest. Plus, I need a real challenge going forward & being away from what's familiar will keep me focused.

Unfortunately, there are just too many things here causing a distraction. I can no longer get motivated here. I think going away for awhile will benefit in the long run. I still plan to come back to Detroit but need some seasoning before I do. I'm really feeling like this is the change that I need right now. Once you can't find happiness where you are, sometimes it takes leaving to find what makes you happy. Being in familiar places with familiar people can stunt your growth sometimes because you can get comfortable where you are. I want to be uncomfortable. I want to be challenged. I want to learn more. I want to grow more. I want to excel. I want to succeed. AND I CAN. AND I WILL.

I'll know real soon when this will happen. I'm shooting for this fall, but have to get financial aid situated. January is the second option, but I'm pushing for option 1. I have about 8 weeks to get everything together with financial aid, my tuition deposits, touring the school & area, finding living space & taking my entrance exam. I'm excited about this new adventure. Wish me luck!

Thanks for listening...

BooG

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Transition...

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My last post was a few weeks ago... Since that posting, I've had a couple changes. I'm definitely in a transition in life.

I'll start with the not-so-good change... Unfortunately, I had to end my weekly open mic/showcase event, OpenMicJam. After celebrating 1 year of the event, due to financial restraints, I had to shut it down. It wasn't an easy decision.

I'm still struggling with it. Mainly due to the overwhelming responses from those who attended the event, I'm planning a possible re-launching of OpenMicJam. Trying to remain positive. I was completely drained. Weekly events can be stressful. They take tons of work, dedication & patience.

The other changes mostly deal with a new outlook on life. I've been dealing with people close to me being sick. When someone close to you is battling for their life, it makes take a look at your life & focus on what's really important. My dad & my best friend are both battling cancer. I lost one of my grandmother's to cancer. The toll it can have on a family is huge.

In addition to that, another good friend of mines has Lupus & fighting for her life daily while trying to raise my god-son. My whole focus has shifted now. Health is my biggest priority. And making myself available to those who need me.

My future is a new focus too. I'm actually considering going back to school now. I've always heard in order to accrue wealth you need multiple income streams. Finishing school ensures that for me. And keeps me in a position to help those close to me who need my help.

I'm believing everything will work out just fine. Thanks for listening. Peace.

BooG

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