Show Love << Mr. Bentley

Last night Bentley read my blog n loved it =)

Listen Up<< JME Mixtape

Jr. Music Exec Mixtape is *fab voice* NICCEEEEE! But u gotta go to Dat Piff to listen to it. =/ ... But hey if you like hip-hop it's def worth your time.

MIXTAPE IS HERE

Background Info:
My 1st ever experience in the music biz was Jr. Music Exec. It's a non-profit program that teaches high school n college students all of the ins and out of the industry. I attribute that program to much of my knowledge.

Check Out There Website At: www.jrmusicexec.com

Listen Up<< Jade Alston

Hmmm I randomly found this lovely lady singing n I must say SHE'S DOPE!!! Not only did Miss Thang write this song herself she plays an instrument.. SHEEZ! YALL ALREADY KNOW MY EARS HAVE DIED N GONE 2 HEAVEN. Check out da video 4 yourself.

Her youtube channel is: http://www.youtube.com/user/JadeAlston

Would You Like A Sample << Usher/Al B Sure

I'm not gonna lie Jim Jonsin and Rico Love covered this sample up pretty well, but if you play both 'Nite and Day' and 'There Goes My Baby' at the same time you will defiantly hear it.

*Usher sample starts at 0:00
** Al B Sure sample starts at 0:13

You Need To Know << F.Bentley

Dear Mr. Derek Watkins,
Your story inspires me to follow my heart and never give up. By making this post I hope it inspires others.
Warmest Regards,
Jazmyn Gilliard







You really need to know Fonzworth Bentley. Every time I need inspiration I read a refreshing article about him in Giant Mag (written by Emil Wilbekin). The article basically gives you a run down on his life.

Perhaps the most inspiring part of the article was when he explained his persistence. From networking throughout NYC he met Diddy. Eventually Diddy gave Bentley the number to his two way pager (THROW BACK lol), but Bentley didn't utilize the contact right away. When Diddy was going through the trial from the 1999 shooting Bentley would send him Bible verses and Puff would always respond Thank You.

On a day he was sent home early from his restaurant gig for being late, (Bentley) knew he couldn't go back. "I two way'd Puff: I know you're busy, but I need to talk to you.' And he said,'Who is this?' And I said.'This is Derek.' He said, 'Where are you?' I said, '73rd and 3rd.' 'Who is this?' (I) sent the following: "You remember the guy that traveled to New York City? The intern with Andre Harrell? I'm that guy- 2001. Please don't make me go back to work on Monday at the restaurant." Combs replied to meet him at 9:30pm that evening. - Emil Wilbekin

For a young snapper like myself that is one hell of a story! His story drives me to bang on the door until someone answers.

Some Interesting Facts:
-He has a degree in biology
-While in college Bill Cosby became his mentor
-Before being Diddy's assistant he worked at Ralph Lauren's Manhattan flagship