The Myth

I have to dispell a bullshit myth. Here's the bullshit myth: ST. LOUIS DOES NOT SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC. Again, that is a bullshit myth. I've performed in front of packed crowds here at home where there were no national or out of town performers. I've managed to take music seriously and put out an acclaimed project available here: http://t.co/jVuzoAw and I've been applauded for having a dope live show by people I don't know. This isn't about me however. It's about this dumbass lazy myth. See, my friends that bust their asses like I do and handle professional business are supported by St. Louis. The only people that say there is no support here are the people that WANT to rap but won't take the steps to be taken seriously. They don't perform and if they do, they aren't entertaining. They don't do legwork in the street and don't politic with fans and artists that are making moves. Take for instance the July 20 show at The Old Rock House. There were no out of town performers but it was packed. Murphy Lee has platinum plaques and a Grammy but he's one of us. He's St. Louis just like us. Miss me with Lunatic slander and Nelly not putting people on. I'm tired of people saying he's obligated to do that shit. Rick Ross is putting people on that he feels can sell. His obligation isn't putting South Florida on. SLUMFest, the local underground music fest was stuuuuupid packed! I got snubbed to perform but I went to support my friends that were performing and I'm glad they were happy to see me. I was glad I saw them perform. Honestly, most of these rapping-ass mofos that cry about not getting support need to get off their ass and do work. Either that or quit. St. Louis doesn't owe anyone shit. Any respect you earn is that: EARNED. Nobody owes me anything. Any sales, downloads, shows, merchandise, airplay or whatever benefits I receive are results of hard work and respecting this shit. Praise God. Moolah. #TeamVoltron #everybodywins - PS check me out at Cicero's August 12 at 9:00 pm. Peace!