2nd Episode: Nump - www.KEEPNIT100TV.com

The second episode of http://www.keepnit100tv.com/ is with Nump who's signed to Sick Wid It Records. Listen to how he talks about how he got signed to Sick Wid It Records w/ our Host Jing. Then go to http://www.keepnit100tv.com/ to watch the other episodes, listen to music and watch music videos.

New Project!!!!

Things were getting lined up and the pieces were coming into place but the timing was not right until recently. Something just hit to start this new business adventure. I have the right people now it's about making sure everything is in place to take the next step. This is going to be huge! More importantly, it will create more opportunites for everyone and that's what it is all about. There's a lot to put together including how to bring it out to the public. Whatever we think about, it's going to be a success. Months of strategic planning has been into this. Thinking about launching it end of Q1 or middle of Q2 next year. Stay tuned!!!!

Business 101 - Things that were taught to me.

In business, it's not just about making moves. Your moves have to have an END RESULT. In other words, are these moves MOVING towards your goal? People make moves everyday for YEARS and is still not close to their GOAL. Make your moves count and make sure they are going towards your GOAL. Another thing I learned is the TIMING of making moves. Timing is as important or sometimes even more important then the moves itself. Knowing when to make the move is a skill that we all must definitely learn to be successful. Making a move too early can ruin everything. Making a move too late can result in a missed opportunity. TIMING is very important. Like a batter swinging for the ball, the swung has to be made in the right time to maximize not only hitting the ball but to increase the chances of the batter getting to base...or even better...getting a HOMERUN. Then it's about knowing where to HIT the ball. Meaning, knowing which move to make. That's a whole different beast within itself and probably takes the longest to master.

Another skill to learn is setting things up. In business terms "Positioning". Putting things in the right places so when the TIME comes for you to MOVE in a direction, it's already set up. Some people, visionaries, are so good at POSITIONING that the opportunity goes to them. The visionaries that mastered this, can also control WHEN the opportunity goes to them. When it does, it's all set because everything is positioned for the next step. Position is not necessarily making a "move" but setting things up for the "move". This is another IMPORTANT skill to learn.

Patience but knowing when to strike. Like a Lion looking for a meal. They are patient, POSITIONING themselves to make the MOVE. But they will wait. Plot out exactly how they are going to strike. Watch. Analyze. When the TIME is right, they will make the MOVE and don't stop until they EAT! If they are not positioned right, if they make the move to early or too late, if their timing is off, they just lost out on a meal.

There are several components. These are just a few that were taught to me by business executives. I'm fortunate enough to not only hear about it, but I seen how it was done. I received hands on visual training on how to EXECUTE a game plan. Some were fast and some took years. One of the biggest things I learned was the ability to ADAPT. But that will be on another blog.

100 TV - 1st EPISODE w/ DEO OF EVENODDS

www.KEEPNIT100TV.com Officially Launched on December 16, 2009. The very first episode/interview that was lauched was with DEO of EvenOdds. EvenOdds is a rap group based out of San Francisco, CA. EvenOdds is comprised of D.E.O. which stands for Doing Everything Official and M.A. which stands for Money Alwayz. Doing everything independantly, D.E.O. & MA has had their music video which they paid over 10k for on MTV! Their music video is OFFICIAL! D.E.O. also runs his own studio at Secret Studios in San Francisco. These two work HARD to get to where they're at currently and is definitely on their way to really make a dent in the music industry.

Here's the first episode that you can also find on www.KEEPNIT100TV.com (SIGN UP TODAY!). Take notes because D.E.O. will drop a lot of knowledge including the "9 Key Things You Need to be Successful In The Music Industry".

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Get Familiar

Peep game. Peezzay went over my studio w/ Enoch (Enoch's firt time). I already knew Peezzay got bars from other songs that I produced for him. Peezzay went to the computer and downloaded a beat that they were going to record over. The beat was made by Amp/DJ Abbico. I played the beat and it was FIRE!! So we got down to it. I'm going to tell you this - Peezzay and Enoch is a lethal combination. These verses put my microphone in a colma! The hook is catchy and smooth! With the hot beat, they made a DOPE TRACK!! I got down to it and put my creativity in the mix. After all is said and done, I believe the song is gaining a lot of traction in BELGIUM! "Who does that"??!! LOL! Out of country recognition! Mos def props to Enoch & Peezzay for doing what they do best. Props to Amp/DJ Abbico for making a hot beat! Below is the product. Listen & "GET FAMILIAR"!

"Start My Day Off" Music Video

Here's Boo Banga & Tay Assassin's Music Video for the track "Start My Day Off" that's going on their "Fruits of My Labor" Album. Song produced by TJ The Producer. Music Video Dir. by Myke Ward. I produced a few songs for their album. Check it out!

Tay Assassin & Boo Banga "Start My Day Off" from Myke Ward on Vimeo.

SCOTT STORCH GOT TORCH!

I don't care what anyone says, Scott Storch is one of the sickest producers/MUSICIANS out there. He's a one man band. Not that there's anything wrong with having a team of musicians on your side but I'm just saying. He's piano knowledge/skills is crazy. He uses the piano like I've never seen anybody use it. The sounds he can replicate through the keys is what separates him from other producers. He's also responsible for a lot of 50's hits including the track that made everyone "LEAN BACK" for like an entire year. Also the piano rift on Still Dre. That track with Eve and Gwen Stefani. This producer has made HITS! Yes, he tried to battle one of greatest ever (TIMBALAND) which was a definite mistake on his part and hopefully he learned from that. But that takes nothing away from his talent. I'm not on the guy, just saying he's dope and should be considered as one of the best producers out there. Again, just my opinion.

David Sides is insane on the KEYS!

So, I was going through some piano vids and came across David Sides. If you don't know him already then you haven't seen talent on the keys yet. Check out his youtube account. Bottom line is this guy is INSANE on the piano! MAJOR TALENT! Peep his version of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop".

www.KEEPNIT100TV.com Launch Party!

Saturday, December 5th, www.KEEPNIT100TV.com will be hosting our OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY in San Mateo at Club Level 236. We will also be setting the night off with performances from Netta Brielle, Money Bagz, C.Dot of Killa Squad, BarNone, theRUMEBLEFISH, Mike Dash E & DB.

With a line up of talented artists, this is an event you definitely don't want to miss. The event runs from 10:00PM to 2:00AM. NO guest list. $5 Cover all night. Dress to Impress. No White Tee's & Sports Attire. Black Sneakers OK. SEE YOU THERE!!!!

VISIT WWW.KEEPNIT100TV.COM FOR MORE INFO!

Managing Projects

One of the toughest things that I'm coming accross right now is managing projects. Maybe I take on too many all the same time but the work is piling up. I guess that's a good thing but only if it's managed correctly. I'm starting to develop somewhat of a process to streamline the whole thing but it's still difficult. The last thing I want to do is say that I'm going to give beats to somebody then have it get lost in the pile. Not saying that some people don't have priority because I believe that everyone is priority but that's how some artists will perceive it.

The good thing I have more experienced individuals that I can get advice from to help with some direction. Again, a lot of projects is good...means that the network is growing. But projects not managed correctly or not attended is bad business. So, for all of you producers/beat makers that is trying to get in the industry, manage your projects when people start asking you for beats for their album/mixtape. Sometimes, it's ok to say "no, I don't have the time right now...but you will soon". Manage and take care of each project that you are on. Make sure that you talk to the artists about the direction they want especially if you are the Executive Producer (like I am on a couple of albums). Each project you are given can either build or break your resume/reputation. Conduct good business.

BET Cyphers

First off, shout out to @LadyBirdSF. Last night, I stopped by the Excelsior Teen Center to pick up some donation envelopes for myself and BarNone. I'm telling you this, they are doing something great for the community. Spending time there confirmed that we really have nothing to complain about. Every Wednesday, they are giving food to the people. Leah (@LadyBirdSF) stated that it was the first time where all of the teens that goes to ETC helped out! My point is: here we are everyday complaining about traffic when we go to work. Complaining about paying rent or mortgage. Complaing about not having cable. There are people out there that wish they had our so-called problems. There are people that don't even have a TV or a roof over there head. There are people that don't even have jobs! Yet, we complain and complain. C'mon..WAKE UP! Next time you say "I'm having a bad day" or "My life sucks" ask yourself this question: "Compared to what".

Ok, moving a long. After they gave the food out, Leah, myself and teens sat infront of the computer watching the BET awards 2009 Cypher. These videos are DOPE!

FOLLOW @LADYBIRDSF & GO TO www.LADYBIRDSF.com.



Other BET Cyphers!

www.WeEating.com

All you food connoisseurs, grub a lot lifestyle, or if you just plain love food go check out www.WeEating.com "The First Urban Food Show". Seriously, this show is sick. They take you to different spots out here and show you the get down of each restaurant. How I got introduced to the We Eating Family: BarNone was at the studio one day and he asked if @GUS415 1/2 of the We Eating Fam (Gus) could stop by. From that point it was good. BarNone has a way of bringing good folx together so mos def shout out to BarNone! Gus also brought the other face of We Eating to the studio SBC DJ Big Jon. Both are good peeps! Back to the show, once again, it's a dope show and the concept is crazy. There's really no one out here doing what they are doing. I give these guys a lot of props due to their vision and their hustle! I'm going to post their 6th Episode on here because this spot is the shit! It's an Ice Cream spot called Mitchell's Ice Cream. If you don't know the spot and your in the Bay Area, step your GAME WAY UP! If you're not from the Bay, definitely go check them out. Also, you will see Box Kev & Nina Parks (@LadyBirdSF & www.LadyBirdSF.com).

* Check out the rest of their Episodes @ www.WeEating.com

* Follow the We Eating Fam: @GUS415 @SBCBIGJON @mono415 @arndroid @weeating

ID!!

Warriors World TV

I was very fortunate to be approached by Rasheed from Warriors World TV on twitter to brew up a beat for their online TV show. He had asked me to create an uptempo beat that would end up being the intro for show. Immediately I got to work. The next day, BarNone who I've been working with for years texted me and asked me if Rashad hit me up. Well, come to find out, BarNone was going to be the artist rapping on the beat that I created! What had happened was, Rasheed asked Gus from www.WeEating.com who made the intro to their show and BarNone was the artist rapping but the beat was made by K-RO who I collab w/ a lot on beats. I made the beat, sent it to Rashad and he Ok'd it. Sent it BarNone, a couple of days later the track was made. Sent it back to Rashad, he asked to make a couple of changes and submitted it again...

Today, I received a tweet from @warriorsworld with a link and it said "check the intro". I peep'd the video and it was Warriors World TV interviewing Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors...the intro was the beat that I did with BarNone droppin bars on it! A BIG SHOUT OUT TO RASHEED FROM WARRIORS WORLD TV! PEEP THE VIDEO!!

Check them out @ http://www.warriorsworld.net/warriorsworld-tv-exclusive-interview-with-stephen-curry/

BarNone's "Da Gig" Music Video

Check out my bruh BarNone's "Da Gig" Music Video! Basically, he's one of the first artists I've recorded when I decided to take producing seriously. Trust, he's not an artist anyone should sleep on. Also, cop his debut album on iTunes "Never Turn Back". Currently, he's gathering productions for his sophomore album which I definitely landed slots on! This album is going to be FIYAH! Look out for the homie BarNone!!!

My Project Studio

Here's the most recent picture of my the Project studio I have. Don't get it twisted, the equipment that I have including the Waves Mercury Mixing Program produces high quality sounds. From the Microphone to the Focusrite pre-amp, the recordings are crisp. As I continue to upgrade and add to the studio, I will post a blog. Email me tjdaproducer@gmail.com for production prices or for studio time cost!

Shout out to Global and Money County

As I said, this blog is going to be used to document my adventure. Last Friday, October 16th, my folx K-RO and I shot over to Money County (Marin County) to meet up w/ Global and Dro Beatz. After getting lost for a bit due to me not reading the directions right, we arrived at his studio. It's a dope studio with a sound booth that they constructed themselves. What hit me right away was a SUPA SLAP they were playing. Global gasses on beats!! Dro Beatz got some supa productions! I also learned a lot about the history of Marin. After meeting some more folx, Dro, K-RO and I got down to it. 1st slap was on a West Coast/Dre tip. I created the piano rifts and added some strings and Dro murked it w/ the drums. DONE! Second beat was on a smooth/club tip. Synths, chord arrangements and a catchy but simple tune. Also, it was first time using the type of program they had and I'm telling you this, I'm gonig to get that same exact program and it's going to take my productions to the next level......but this will be on a different post. When all was said and done, we made supa slaps...and it's just the beginning. First time linking up with Dro Beatz and we already started making some fiyah! Shout out to Global, Dro Beatz, The Kamp, and the rest of their squad!!! (Then we got lost for about 30 minutes going back home!

Keep'n it 100 Tip #1 by Gary Archer

Keep'n it 100 TV (100 TV) is an online show that will capture the true grind of artists, producers, dj's, etc. to show the world what it really takes to either keep the lifestyle they have or to achieve the lifestyle they want. 100 TV along with the show's host, Jing, was invited to Nump's listening party for his current album "Student Ov Da Game"(COP YOURSELF 4 COPIES). That place was crackin especially when Bay Area Legend E-40 showed up. Jing (@str8K_A_H), was extremly busy getting shout outs and interviews w/ a lot of artists....one of them being Gary Archer, Mistah Fab's manager. (@LEGENDGARY). No editing needed, Gary puts everything on the line with his understanding of Keep'n it 100. Follow the show --> @KEEPNIT100TV. www.Keepnit100TV.com coming soon!

Neko (Mysto & Pizzi)

I've been having my eyes set on the Neko. The quality of the sounds on this piece of machine is INSANE! The Motif to me, still has one of the best live piano sounds. If you look close to what type of the keyboard the keybaordist is using during live band plays on BET Awards, MTV Awards, it's most likely going to be a Motif. On the production side, the Neko is the best hands to me...to me. Here's a vid of two sick producers (Mysto & Pizzi) using the Neko. Btw, these guys can make some serious heat!!

BUSY BUSY BUSY!!!

I haven't had time to post anything new since the last blog. Basically, there's a lot that's been going on in the last couple of months. I have been blessed with new and exciting projects. Met a lot of good people outside of the Bay Area specifically in Vegas (Shouts to J.Myth and his camp), and the East Coast (Shouts out to Vinny Vegas and his entire camp). But I've also met some good folx in my own soil (Shouts to Young Global and his camp from $$$ County). When people believe in the music that you create, it creates more hunger. Believe this - I am more humbled but hungrier then ever. Also, I saw the sample music video for "Start My Day Off" w/ Tay Assassin and Boo Banger that I produced and it's looking sick!!! Can't wait for the final product.

Making music is the foundation, everything else just adds to the building...and I'm not done building and adding to the foundation. Shouts to all the folx that has been there from the gate. You know who you are!!! Just trying to bring something to the Potluck...which will then be a buffet...MORE BLOGGING SOON!!!!!!

Anderson Silva is BEAST!

UFC 101 was the 2nd time Anderson moved up to Light Heavy-Weight. The first time he moved up to that the division he fought James "Sandman" Irvin. James was a much bigger opponent for Anderson and is considered a larger Light Heavy-Weight. I honestly thought that Anderson would have some problems. Less then 2 minutes into the fight, the referee was standing over James protecting him for receiving any further damage. Ok, this is when I knew that Anderson is a LEGEND! His most recent move up to Light Heavy-Weight to fight Forrest Griffin was even more impressive. Knowing Forrest for his stand up game, I thought he would have Silva in SOME kind of trouble. I learned my lesson. Never doubt Anderson's skills again. Silva did not only beat him in the first round, but he embarrassed him. Knocked him down 3 times! Silva even put his hands down, stood infront of him Forrest and let him try to hit him. The KO punch was when Griffin threw 2 punches at Silva which he dodged and as Silva was moving backwards threw the punch to his face which made Griffin fall to the floor. This is when Griffin threw his hands up signalling to the referee that he's done. ANDERSON SILVA IS A BEAST!

Eminem - Warning Diss Track

My Thoughts: LMAO! Seriously, why would artists/people try to diss Eminem. Do they know what he's done in the past? Have they EVER listened to his tracks? Have they EVER watched his battle video's before he became a major artist? If they have, then they should know how he tore into most of the artists he battled. Eminem has been in rap battles since his early teens (Keywords: RAP BATTLES). He has had underground albums way before his major hit "The Real Slim Shady". This is what he's been doing throughout his LIFE! So you probably heard it already but this needed to go on my blog. Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon = ROASTED! Hopefully, they don't push him to the next level. If this is Em's warning, I wonder how the track would be if he did a CODE 3.

Building the Studio

As I continue to add/upgrade equipment, I am going to post a blog. The most recent addition was the Motif XS8. I must say, it was a very good addition. As a musician, the quality of the instrument sounds (Piano, strings, guitar, etc.) really matters to me and I can tell if it sounds close to the real thing. For example, the Grand Piano sound on my software sounds nothing like the Grand Piano sound on the Motif XS8 - Pure Quality. That goes for the Guitars, Strings, Bass, etc. The Rhode collection is ok. There's another keyboard that I'm probably going to buy to get me that good Rhode sound. The Motif XS8 is a keyboard that your eyes has probably glanced at while watching performances on TV. If there's keyboard player, there's a high chance they will be using the Motif XS8. Same keyboard that Scott Storch uses and other Major Producers. There's a big difference in quality of sounds from using my software programs to using the Motif.

Now, the hard part was learning how it works. Making a transition from software to hardware was difficult but after learning a few things, it's not that hard. Expanding your knowledge, skills, and the quality of your productions is well worth all of the headaches and research. IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST AND NEED PRODUCTIONS, EMAIL ME @ TJDaProducer@gmail.com. THANKS.

Going through my iPod

As I was going through my iPod this morning I came accross The Concious Daughters - Fonky Expedition. Been playing it since then. This song definitely brought me back. On the production side of this song, the beat is well put together. It has that smooth but gangsta feel to it. To me, the bass line gives it that smooth/gangsta feel and everything else adds on to it including that guitar rift. Definitely a classic. So, I pulled it up on youtube. Another song I decided to add was Young Cellski's "Stressed Out" Feat. Lil Swoop and Baldhead. BarNone quoted a line from this song on Twitter and it brought me back to when I use to play this song EVERYDAY. Still a knock to me. Hit play, lay back and enjoy some good classics from the 90's.

After, check out BarNone's blogspot @ www.BarNoneMusic.Blogspot.com < YOU MIGHT JUST LEARN SOMETHING!

New Work...

In the last 2 weeks, I've been working on a beat menu for somebody (name TBA) and here are SOME of the beats on that menu (I asked if I can let people hear some.) I've also made beats for other artists in the last 2 weeks ontop of working on this very extensive project. I have a full time job aside from music. How was I able to do this? By working 18 to 19 hours a day! Kind of like what I'm doing right now. I work hard because I love doing what I do. I grew up surrounded by music. My dad was the lead keyboard player for a Jazz Band and they practiced at my house 3 to 5 times a week! It was insane! But that's where I learned how to play all kinds of instruments and learned how to compose music. If I ever get to share my music with the rest of world, then that's an added bonus. But regardless, I love doing what I do.

Also, I added 2 tracks that I produced for Ceddy B's debut album. Definitely keep a look out for this.

Sky Limit Ent.

What Rap Artists Don't Know About Marketing Can Kill Them!

(information i pulled from a site.) So you think you know about running a successful business and you figure that since you can rap, it would be easy for you to start and operate a record label. You get some instrumentals from some producers and you hit the studio to record some of your best work.

You have 5000 CDs pressed up and your artwork is killer so you figure you're ready to "do it big". You tell a few people about your CD and maybe someone in your family buys a couple to pass out to their friends.Then something weird happens...You expect people to come beat a path to your door but it doesn't happen. The CDs begin to collect dust over in the corner of the garage. The people who you thought were going to buy because they told you they would, never showed up.Now you're depressed and feeling like the music business is a joke. You blame all of your woes on the industry because you haven't blown up yet.

This is a familiar senario for many Hiphop artists. "What went wrong?", you ask yourself. Here is the answer to that question:Most rap artist fail because of one main thing: the lack of a solid marketing plan. I would even say that most artist don't even have a business plan because if they had a business plan, they would have a marketing plan.Marketing is not hard. It is a science. It is measurable and it is do-able. It is a key ingredient to success in any business. As a matter of fact, all business are two businesses in one. Huh? What do you mean Mello?All businesses are in the business of providing their products or services to their target market. However all businesses must market their product or service and that is a business all to itself.

Marketing begins with identifying your target market. These are the people who are most likely to buy your music. You do this by researching your market with such things as surveys.What type of music do they like? How old are they typically? How much money do they earn? What type of clothes do they wear? W hat kinds of food do they eat? Where they hang out? What was the last Hiphop album they bought? etc.Once you've got this information then you are ahead of most artist and you are more likely to succeed. I will be giving out more music marketing information like this because I was once in the position where I didn't know what to do concerning getting my music out to my fans. Today, technology has changed the music business and the way we gather information is much easier than it was when I first took rapping serious.So if nothing else, please learn who your target market is because I want to reduce the learning curve most artist have when they decide to pursue music as a career.

2009 Forbes' Richest Rappers List

Jay-Z has dethroned last year's Hip-Hop Cash King, 50 Cent, to snag the title for the 2nd time. According to Forbes, the Brooklyn hip-hop mogul raked in a whopping $35 million between June 2008 and June 2009.

Forbes' 2009 Hip-Hop Cash Kings list is remarkably identical to the 2008 lineup. Diddy comes it at #2 with $30 million. Kanye West checks in at #3 with $25 million. 50 Cent and Akon round up the Top 5 with $20 million apiece.

Check out the list in its entirety:
Forbes' 2009 Hip-Hop Cash Kings

UFC 100

You will get to know that I also follow the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) and tomorrow the UFC Organization hits their 100th PPV Event that will be held in Las Vegas (Five4 has VIP Seats, Yes, I wish I there buddy). I'm juiced about this card because the MMA fighters they have now is far more well-rounded then before. Not only do they have crisp stand up, but their ground game is superior as well. Also, their stand up is not just about throwing haymakers, I see more and more fighters use angles, kicks, etc. Their ground game just doesn't consist of ground-and-pound. Tomorrow we will see GSP and Thiago Alves fight for the Welterweight Title. The Heavyweight will finally have 1 Champion (LOL) after Brock Lesnar and Frank Muir fights and Dan Henderson will be representing the USA againts UK's Michael Bisping. All I have to say is there's going to be a lot of KO's in this event! Anyone making bets? If so, let me know who your voting for.

Jamie Foxx Destroys Doug Williams in Comedy Roast

I've always watched Jamie's comedy shows but THIS one had laughing more then any one of them. Basically, Doug Williams was not moving the crowd so Jamie Foxx had to move the crowd for him in Doug's expense. Enjoy

New Flava In Ya Ear

This is my first blog so just bare with me. Here's some music for you to listen to. These are just some songs I've produced and some of my productions (all productions on here are reserved). Just showcasing a few of many that I have. Let me know if you want to listen to more of what's in the mega computer. But the ones on here showcases a wide range of styles and sounds. I definitely have more and can pretty much whip up all kinds. But for now, press play and enjoy some new flava in ya ear!