Work Individually

As I try to get these multiple projects off the ground, I am constantly being harrassed by my spirit of individuality and my love to collaborate. Is it a problem to see talent and want to spread it? expose it? deliver it? Evidently. It's great to share passions with others. But it sucks when your passion can only drive you to action, leaving both of you productless. and empty.

Dream alone.
Keep ideas secret.
Shock the world.

lol does that sound cool?


-ill

The Clothes on Your Back: Orisue

I want to visit California. Everybody and their mother has a clothing line out there. I know they've been around for a minute but I haven't really noticed them. Orisue!!(pretty sure it's not pronounced "Or I Sue")

www.orisue.com

They have an interesting blog about the life of a brand and yada yada yada like all the other indie companies. But they're cool and different for some reason and I like em.

This is Black Hoody Rap

In my Theory of Knowledge class yesterday my teacher (who is aware of my "interest" in rap" took the liberty to read an article about how rappers are vowing to change the rap game now that Obama is in office. This then led to a discussion of the proper usage of the "N" word (which some white students handled very poorly). My point to the argument was that the "N" word will never be abolished no matter how hard we try to get rid of it, and even if we destroy it momentarily it's just gonna sneak back into society when a kid listens to some old rap. I don't really agree that the rap game is going to change JUST because Obama is in office, because the game has been changing and demanding change ever since all those "snap music songs" and simple dance records flooded the radios a few years ago. I am glad to witness the new era of rap, because I can see it slowly shifting back to more thought out verses and punchlines that don't peak at the third grade level. And I really love the lines where you have to search it on Wikipedia to find out what it means. (Jay-z Brooklyn we go hard) But dance records are necessary to keep that...BALANCE.

-LEY

Money does not equal fresh...but LeyMedia does

Terry Richardson on Luxury and Taste from standardatl.com on Vimeo.

Why are you so Paranoid about remixes?

The Inauguration sounded so good today...with some 808's and Heartbreak in my right ear and a couple games of vortex in my hand. I turned off when Biden was sworn in though.

But if your mixtape game isn't stepped up in 2009 it should be. a song of note:
Kanye West: Paranoid (Remix) Feat. Big Sean and Mr. Hudson



Heat rock approved.

-ley

Kickin with a Bruce Lee S B N

Ayo thanks for showing love to the homey Ebonics. The blog got a lot more views than usual. LeyM is still moving.

On another note. This is my anthem right now

Lil Wayne Pharrell "YES"



-Yes Yes Yes Ley

Ebonics Interview!!!

My very first interview with the homey Ebonics. Get to know him, then add him on facebook.
And Check out the songs above!!!

Ebonics Interview

Name: Patrick Salazar

Aliases: Ebonics, Mr. Neon

Hometown: South Bronx

LeyMedia: What up let's get it poppin.

Ebonics: iight

LM: You sent me a couple of love songs. Would you describe them as great story telling or reflections of life experiences?

Ebonics: Honestly I think that it’s a mixture of both. When I write music I definitely try to relate my music as much as possible to my own personal experience but I also make it so that listeners can relate to the songs as well. The love songs I make aren't necessarily 100 percent about my own personal experiences but they definitely describe the way I feel at certain times and I’m sure they do put into words the way my listeners feel sometimes. So yeah, I would say it’s a mixture of both.

LM: Cool, and speaking of life experiences what in your childhood pulled you into rap?

Ebonics: I think growing up where I grew up is what ultimately pulled me into rap. Growing up in the South Bronx which is the birthplace of Hip-Hop and Rap music, everyone rapped or sang or was artistic in someway so I was always exposed to that. Seeing my friends rap at school and in my neighborhood made me start writing and eventually it turned into something that I enjoyed doing

LM: I’m loving these responses. I didn't think I'd be taken

seriously

Ebonics: Haha. You’re giving me honest questions I’m giving you honest answers

LM: I respect that. Moving on...Do you think you learned more about rapping (metaphors, similes, etc.) in an English class or by listening to other rappers?

Ebonics: A lot of it has to do with listening to music. The more music you listen to the more adept you become at thinking...Like when you hear a hot line or some song that makes you think it encourages you to think outside the box...But I definitely think that English class could definitely help by giving you exposure to poetry and different forms of writing. The more you learn, the smarter you become and the easier it becomes for you to think. Ultimately though I think that it comes with listening to good music

LM: I agree. For me, see it as a challenge when I hear a tight line from Kanye, or Jay or whoever, and when I write I’m striving to write something that they wished they thought of.

Ebonics: Yeah definitely

LM: I know you're at a boarding school, and I’m not quite sure how stuff works up there, so how do you balance rapping and school?

Ebonics: Haha well going to boarding school is probably the same as going to day school if not easier because I don’t have to commute. In terms of rapping though its not that difficult to balance. Usually throughout the week, whenever I have free time ill write 2 or 3 lines here and there to add on to my song and next thing you know i'll have a whole verse. Then, on weekends, I usually record a track or finish up one.

LM: Oh I thought it was a lot stricter than that. What program you using and what type of mic?

Ebonics: Well I just got a mac so I’ve been using garage band and the microphone on the mac. But I edit it on audacity as well sometimes. Other than that nothing really. It's pretty amazing how easy it is to make music nowadays.

LM: Yeah making the game superfluous with kids with just a computer and a mic. But I was listening to your stuff and quality wise you've moved forward in what you've been making since those days you used to send me those soundclick links.

LM: Aight and in quick response...What personal laws do you live by?

Ebonics: Respect, integrity, honesty and character

LM: nice

LM: ok now for the real questions:

LM: Kim Kardashian or Beyoncé

Ebonics: Haha. I'd have to go with Kim man. She’s sexy and we know she’s a freak.

LM: LMAO. I’m a beyoncé man.

LM: (6:19:01 PM): Uhh if you had to spend the rest of you life in a single brand of clothing what would it be?

Ebonics: Ooo That's a tough one...I'd have to say Polo though

LM: smooth. I was thinking LRG for me. (but they don't make suits).

Ebonics: Oh that’s a good choice.

LM: So I’m guessing you’re a Mac over a PC?

Ebonics: Yeah now I think I am. I used to have a PC but when I got a Mac I started second guessing PC's.

LM: I’m saving up for one for college. Any lasts words for the people (mixtapes, shows, website url, etc.)

Ebonics: Well I just finished my first mixtape Mr. Neon and I’m currently on the grind with my new one “The Drawing Board” so look out for that.

LM: Aight thanks man

Back in the Studio

Recorded a rough draft of a track yesterday.
Hopefully the homies can come over tomorrowand record so we can start distributing this music. Oh and I did my first interview earlier this week and you'll see that and hear his music on Monday.


these pictues don't want to upload.

So feed on this.
An example of what we don't support.



-Ley

Procrastination (fyi)

I just submitted an application 4 minutes and 38 seconds before it was too late.
Procrastination might kill me

or you.

(Our Band Name Here) Interviewed today!!! (S.O.S. Lives On!!)

What up world! I was in Study Skills today playing some Monopoly / trying to cram for a reading quiz (that we ended up not having) when I was called outside by a lovely lady on our yearbook staff to do an interview for the yearbook. First I thought I was going to have to talk about basketball and how I am no longer a playing, but she surprised me when she started talking about the S.O.S. talent show. Apparently I was the last of the crew to get interviewed. But it was cool, I hope my words don't get twisted. COol little interview though I'm looking forward to seeing it in the yearbook.

I need to start carrying a recorder with me.

Make sure you buy a yearbook!!! (I haven't yet)


-Leyenda

Gone for exactly a week or less

Work in progress...

-Ley

Guys and Girls....Don't be dumb

-Ley

I hate...

Not getting to see a fight when its like 40 feet away but the crowd is too thick to see anything.
I also hate having classes all day. 4th period is wack! But on another note things are coming together, and a custom layout is coming soon and other cool stuff thanks to my new amigo...
Step ya game up.

-Ley

Freestyle Poem #1

Sorry for the lack of posts. I'll be on my daily ish later. Let's go ahead and start this poem series...

That's What She Said...
She told me not to think whenever we hug
Because thoughts lead to feelings, emotions, and love
She said we couldn't be more than we are
Because more would be tearing her other relationship apart
She told me that I'm really cool though
But not cool enough to break her rules for

ouch...

-LEYngston Hughes

Sneak peak?

La ley del rey es aquella en la que uno cree, la que existe, la que te llevara a un mejor final...

Still Dreaming

Spent today working with my dad at his office. Right before we left I found a stash of old computer equipment and my favorite magazine.

so i capitalized on some speakers and a couple Inc's.

[no pics...blogger is trippin]


-LeyM

Happy New Year

Still thinking of my 2009 New Year mantra.
My 2008 mantra was "do the stanky leg" and that didn't get me too far.

Got a $40 today from a source that will remain anonymous.

we all know where the money is going.

fyi: Nike shoe box was upgraded to a Curve cologne tin. O yeah we movin on up.
and so is the homey at FMP.
gross

-Ley