Free Falling and Mind Benders.......

Life. It can be like a roller coaster ride. Sometimes you can feel like you are riding so high you never want to look down. Then, there is the moment you come down and you are nervous, scared, trembling, feeling like Sanford and Son, "Ooohhh this is the big one."  I can remember when I was roughly around 8 years old and I went on a ride at Six Flags in Georgia called the "Free Fall". I for some reason remembered it because that was a moment I had locked in my brain. I wanted to capture the memory internally and I did. There is only one other thing I locked in memory and that was saying the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish. Never forgot it. But anyway....

As I was going up on this free fall ride, the cart was going up slowly. I was nervous with anticipation. I had no idea of what was coming. I had no idea of what to expect. My heart was beating through my chest and I can remember thinking, please, please, please let me just get through this. And there it was, the moment I had been waiting for.....the cart got to the top of the line and I was looking down from the sky. All I could see was little people, looking like ants. There I was, waiting...then...

"IAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" came out of my mouth...I was holding on to the bar that was in front of me and I was so scared. I felt my heart go down to my toes as the cart dropped at a speed of it felt like 120 mph. I was screaming and watching and experiencing things happen so fast. I was at one point excited and skipping and hopping to get into Six Flags. Then, when I got on the ride and was so many feet in the air, I was scared, helpless, and didn't know what to do.

As I screamed, the cart just kept getting lower and lower. I was approaching ground. The rush was also strong. I was nervous and scared but somehow my heart started beating a little slower and I could see the people on the ground starting to not look like ants anymore. As the free fall ride ended, the nervousness subsided, and I felt safe and on level ground. In a matter of seconds, I felt calm, and at peace. Thank God I got through that one.

Then there was the pirate ship, it was okay. I was trying to dodge the water because at that time I had a perm and was not wanting to go through a metamorphosis shift with my hair. So, I had to hurry up and get the hell off that ride. Then, there it was....The "Mind Bender"...This was the ride, I would never forget.

I got on this ride and was intimidated but I felt okay, because I said at least if something goes wrong, I would not be alone. Soooooo...I get on the ride, and something was nagging me saying no, maybe you should wait to get on something else. I think I may have been right at the age where I could ride it, but it had to be with someone else. I can't remember if it was my sister or my brother that I rode with but it started lighting outside, and for some reason the ride stops. It starts raining and I'm really scared now. The ride stops, as we are turned upside down in the air. WTH???? I am all literally "bent" out of shape by now and ready to go. My heart is beating fast and I'm scared once again and thinking please let me get off this ride. 

The ride stops, I'm stuck in the air upside down, and it is starting to rain. Just not my day. I'm now scared,  nervous, confused, anxious, hyperventilating, and ready to cry. How did I get myself into this?  After about five minutes of waiting, the ride starts up again. This time, as the ride is going through, somehow the roller coaster goes by a tree that is struck by lightening.  Another WTH??? moment. By this time, I am saying okay please get me off this thing. There is an announcement that the park is closing due to the rain but we are still on this ride. I am now really nervous. The ride goes around the curve, and the tree is split in half by lightening, almost falling directly on the roller coaster. Somehow, the coaster manages to go fast enough to dodge the hit in time. Whew!!! A close call. The coaster continues on its path. We go around this big circle, my hair is dangling all in the air and finally, the ride is starting to get to the end of the track. Everyone made it off the roller coaster safely. 

Life can be a roller coaster. Sometimes you have ups,  downs, falls, and unexpected turns.  On thing I did remember was that I looked to my left, and there was someone there.  I looked to my right, and there was someone there.  I looked behind me, and there was someone there. We were all experiencing the adventure.  It made me feel better to know that I didn't go through that by myself. As the ride ended, we all got off the ride breathing a big sigh of relief. After walking out the gate of Six Flags, we were all laughing about the whole experience. Once you get on the roller coaster of life, it can be some kind of adventure. Yet, you can smile because you don't have to finish the ride alone.

Until Next Time,

Peace D.

New Music "Hooked"!

Hello Peeps! It is October and I have so much to you up on. Life is Great and its only getting better. I released my first single in three years entitled "Hooked" in August 2011. It has received a lot of attention on radio in the U.S. as well as the U.K. Radio stations are adding it to their rotation every week. I'm truly thankful as this song is the first track off of my new project. I'm working on a video, as well as some other things, so I'm deciding not to give a release date as of yet. When its ready however, it will be ready and I will release it to the world. I am not signed, neither do I have backing from a label. This is all a raw grass roots venture. My partner ZDE from Australia, and I started working on this project in the summer of 2009, and we are not looking back. He is just as excited as I am and we cannot wait to share our baby with the world. I also have some surprise guest appearances on the album so look out for it on a radio near you:-)

I am deciding this year to take a vacation. Finally. Yes, I need one as I've been working so diligently in moving forward with this project. I love seeing new places, so this year I'm taking a cruise to Mexico. Who knows what I may find there, but I'm super excited. Well that is all for now, but if you want to purchase the single, go to http://www.cdbaby.com/drea7. Thank you for your support and until next time,

Peace.

D.

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Hey! Yes, I'm back again. As I mentioned earlier, I'm kinda getting into this filming things I like mode, and check this have you ever seen a broom fiddle? Yes, that's right a broom fiddle! This is a pretty unique idea and was made with the finest precision. Maybe it could be a cool gag gift. Or maybe, it could be used as a broom and a fiddle. Or maybe...well..just check out the video! Until Next Time....

Hey Everybody! It is so wonderful to be back. I have been busy working on some new things as well as a new project. I am so excited to share it with everyone as I am about 70% in. I haven't officially set a release date as of yet, but I am working on the marketing aspects of the project and as soon as this is completed I will let the world know. I have done a couple of remixes as well as released a song "Fantasy" that will be featured on the Hittalk website. The single was released on a mixtape and was chosen as a favorite for a Jrecords song submit. I will be on here a little more often just to update you on what's going on with me as well as giving you a few suprises as well. Thanks for supporting Indie music and until the next time.

D.

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Hey Everybody!

I seem to be making these seasonal updates but I know I have to do much better. Things have been busy on my end as well as my life has changed since the last season. I have played keys for a number of artists and right now am writing for some major artists but will not mention unless I get a song placed. I moved to a different region and am now writing where everything started. This will be some kind of experience for me because I have a lot to write about. I'm taking some time away just to write and now finally work on some of my own new stuff. If you go to www.youtube.com/sounddoc2 you can check out me playing keys for the amazing John Gordon at the World Shrine in Harlem, Mew York. I also was invited to do a show for Black History month at the South Hampton Cultural Arts Center with the amazing drummer Henning Strum and extraordinary bassist Mr Hilliard Greene. Well just wanted to touch base with you and wishing everyone peace, love, and dreams awakened!

D.

June 23, 2008. Exciting Moments and the Summer has arrived!

Hey out there! I know its been a minute since I posted but just wanted to update you on what's going on with me. I have been doing some traveling, playing shows of my own as well as with other artists. In May, I had the opportunity to travel to Massachusetts for the first time. It was a wonderful trip and so glad I had an opportunity to perform for a Soul crowd in Massachusetts. Who'd ever thought? Haha But, you can check out my first televised interview from there coming soon. Aside from the music, I'm making it a point for me to pick up some books and start reading. If you know me, I love to read and discover new books. Spiritual enlightment and fiction along with mythology is my thing! So...I've decided to join the literacy campaign and jump on the bandwagon by reading some more. This Father's Day, I participated in an event that supports children and education. How Cool! In spite of all the rain this month, the event was a success. Men came out and worked together to secure tents and hold things together which was a beautiful thing. In some of my earlier posts, I said I wanted to start writing more and it has been going great! I've been in the studio working on new stuff as well and I'm now trying to decide if I will give some of this stuff away to other artists or keep it. Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see! I have so many gigs coming up next, New Jersey, New York, and maybe your town? It is great to be back on here and until next time..

Peace
D