cant help but point out the racist tone in your question. these days cats have planes..no need for the whole "big boat" thing. whats your point? so what if they make it? so what if they dont? whats the bigger picture ur trying to make? or you just trying to see if they can survive a fuckin boat ride...

If any of yall in Philly that weekend come check it out.

Peace

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[quote name="BrothaNature"] AndahGround Soundz, Peace! His name is Saukrates, and he's been in the game for years. I have an underground tape of most of his unreleased tracks. Not much on his web page, but it gives you general information about who he is http://www.saukrates.com/ [/url][/quote] ok w...

true i hear you about preserving your artistic integrity if you are in the business just for making music...for fun...and thats all cool for some. for others..its a business..a means to an end...to support themselves and family ya dig? i do know a whole bunch of musicians who support themselves by s...

[quote name="ProZak"]this of course, is all very moving, but there's a simple solution: READ THE f**king CONTRACTS! and if you don't understand something, ask someone, find out. to me, anyone trying to get a deal with a major is brainwashed anyway, and certainly not making music for the right reason...

[quote name="K.O.D"]Yo dawg I'd like 2 jus say wod up 4 revealin such info dawg.At least now catz who take dis sh** seriously can guard they backs mo,insteada jus walkin into da industry blind-eyed u kno.Yo sum readers out there might jus tkink dat that stuff is jus bullsh** but believe me itz bette...

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Are you referring to recieving attention worldwide? If that's the case, I think that more less depends on the artist/group, not the country alone. [/quote]

true dat....

out of curiousity..which canadian emcee is signed to Redman's label?

by they way dont let this be a reason to avoid your dream, goals, or whatever, instead it should be a reason to push against the grain and do different, thats why we posted this here..most of this ish is nothing new...its just a good read to make us african emcees really start workin together and st...

DJ Kofi sent this article about THE MUSIC BIZ. its...interesting... and pretty long.....good read though...1 M.O.A "This is by a rapper that was signed to one of these big labels ( yeah I know...) ..i wont say who but this was also extracted from a dvd he made so read this and understand the politic...