Friday, September 4, 2009

Critics and Critiques

I've been thinking alot about how great a quality it is to be able to take criticism. I always thought it was wack how rappers would get so sensitive over someone saying they didn't enjoy their music. Of course, it stings a bit, but if someone doesn't like Haysoos's music, they are probably not part of the intended audience. Or, perhaps I rub them the wrong way personally, which i acknowledge is also very possible. I must admit, this album is different. My inability to take criticism with certain songs on this album is precisely why I'm am not actively seeking reviews or internet press. This album has moments that are far too personal for me to read, "his flow was unoriginal" or "I didn't like the metaphors he used." If i read someone for instance diss a song like Standing Tall, which is dedicated to my hero Gina Rossini, who is a sexual assault survivor or criticize The Time We Shared, which is about my deceased friend Dave Ellis, it could be a problem. i know this is flawed, but it is the truth. What You Gon' Do is a song for my friend's son who is disabled. I wanted to make song that he could listen to later that would make him realize that he is not limited by his disabilities. If you want me to really get ignorant, talk bad about God and family or Noone is Free, which is dedicated to my loved ones. I guess this is the risk of puring your heart out on record, when some people want to hear you rhyme a bunch of meaningless words in succession. My motto I talk brief about my friend's mom who beat cancer. Diss that, and we got a problem. I'm open to criticism usually, but not this time around. If you like my music, you will love this album. If you don't, I don't want you to buy it. It's not about the money. It's not about rndomly supporting me. I want people to bu this album because they enjoy it, they agree with what it stands for, and they are interested in what my mind state was at this point in my life. if you are reading this, you are probably someone i care for or someone who understands where I am coming from. The entire album is dedicated to you. Hazmatic and I'm gone....

1 comment:

  1. Everyone will have something to say.. and I think most people will be amazed. Regardless the important thing is that you wrote this from your heart about things that mean something to you and the world. I know how hard you worked on this and how much it means to you. Im so proud of you and honored that you made me a small part of it.

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