JUST SAY YES!! THE PARTY ROCK CHRONICLES

This is a re-post of my old blog from January 25, 2010. It is part of The Party Rock Chronicles

JUST SAY YES!....
1. I have been to the BIG FOUR WWE PPVS Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and WrestleMania. YES!....
2. I Partied and Drank with LMFAO in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. YES!....
3. Mary J. Blige touched my hand at the Star Plaza in Indiana on a cloudy September 22 day I forget what year. YES!....
4. I have a poem published in the readers on column in GREEN LANTERN NUMBER 86 getting the last words of GL’s Life. YES!....
5. I was at the last basketball game in Chicago Stadium. YES!....
6. I was in LOVE with someone in Time Square while snow was falling from the sky in the night. YES!....
7. I have worked 2 out of my 4 dream jobs in my life. YES!....
8. I have been in love 4 times in my life. YES!....
9. I have been to over 50 different venues and arenas to see random concerts, sports events, and shows in my life. YES!....
10. I have slept with over !CENSORED! People in my life. I am not Wilt Chamberlain but I made a few connections. YES!....
11. I have a “Your Momma” Joke in the book Double Snaps Vol. 2. YES!....
12. I am a retired Raver. YES!....
13. I caught a drumstick from the group STAIND at the House of Blues in Chicago. YES!....
14. I also caught a ROSE that Teena Marie through out at the House of Blues in Chicago and gave it my sister. YES!....
15. I sat in the aisle on the floor and under the pyro at WrestleMania 23. YES!....
16. I went to back to back WrestleManias and partied at back to back raves the night before them. YES!....
17. I have been to four wrestling shows in 3 different states in four nights. YES!....
18. I have found 4 hundred dollars bills in my life. YES!....
19. I have over 20 autographs from wrestling and music. YES!....
20. I have seen the Chicago Bulls play in the Playoffs in the 90s during the Jordan years. YES!....
21. I have never given up on LOVE. YES!....
22. I have never been arrested or have had a DUI in my life. YES!....
23. I have evolved and grown as a person and still dream about the future. YES!....
24. I am a better person than my father. YES!....
25. I finally love myself more than anything and anyone could ever love anything in life. YES!....

JUNGLE IN THE PARTY ROCK: THE PARTY ROCK CHRONICLES

This is a re post of one of the Party Rock Chronicles I wrote on January 22, 2010 on my old Myspace Blog. It has turned into a survival guide out there and I think it is re-post worthy! Enjoy.


“You should be able to feel them looking at you.”....

The work and thought that goes into a night out at the club will determine the outcome of your evening. There comes a point in every club heads life where your reputation will catch up with you which is why you always want to diversify your Party Portfolio. When they start to hate and point the finger just look up at the lights and connect with the beats and tell yourself, “I AM NOT A WHORE!”....

STYLE....
You should just be yourself under any circumstance so the first thing you want to do is figure out what exactly do you stand for. Remember you are going out to have fun and hopefully hook up with a something above an 8. The key word here is FUN. Think about the things you do for fun and what you like. We all cannot afford labels and honestly they are nice to have but without confidence backing them up they are about as good as pair of tidy whites and Fruit of the Loom tank top. Think about mainstream and pop culture when you build your style. You want to have a universal appeal that suits you. Pick things that are unique and strange about your favorite stuff and incorporate them into your style. You don’t want to look like everyone else so think about what will make you stick out and make me feel comfortable at the same time. Do not try to wear anything that will make you feel uncomfortable. It is hard to squeeze into tight Abercrombie clothes if you don’t have the bland colorless personality to back it up. Accessorize and let your accessories reflect your individuality. You don’t have to pose to get in their pants. Sometimes an accidental and improve style will free you from all your insecurities so don’t put too much thought into it just have fun.....

SHOWTIME....
You feel good now. CONFIDENCE is everything. Walk in with a million dollar sway because you are hot and you are going to get into some wild shit tonight. When you enter the club your attitude should be tad bit edgy and annoyed by the clubs staff. There is 85 percent chance you will not be sleeping with the staff of the establishment but always tip well even if the service is initially bad it will pay eventually will create some good Karma to accomplish your goal. You do not have to be a dancer to shake and move but don’t be afraid to get down when your songs bumps. Did I mention you should be by yourself? Friends are great but your objective is a selfish one tonight. It has been a long time and you need a tasty treat. Don’t bring your friends until you feel like you own the club. Friends will get in the way and can mess up your game unless you work as team.....

I am on my grind always moving to the beat. I don’t make eye contact with anyone for the first 45mins. I seem to be on my own mission and I take small notes with my eyes. I sip my drink slowly because I am not here to get crunk tonight. I smile often when I am not smiling I have a sexy smirk on my face. I am better than everyone else because this is who I am and I have a Slip and Slide in my bedroom and it needs to get wet. Find the high point of the club and shake something even if it is just your head. You should be able to feel them looking at you. Take a good look start and one side of the club and begin making eye contact with the hotties you are interested in. Your body motion will take care of everything but eventually you will have to talk to them. They have so many questions and you are ready to give them the answers. Stay in control and don’t be afraid to tell a few of the old and ugly ones to fuck off if they won’t leave you alone. I am feeling free and having a good time. Exploit your sexuality and show them what is up. I feel like all the attention is on me and that is how I get attention in order give attention. Practice makes perfect so don’t be afraid to fuck up and do it all again but never give up. The intense connection you form will allow you succeed in every area in life because you are the shit now and you can talk your away into the pants of anyone you please. Your creativity will allow you to become more passionate to find true love even if it just for one night. Just remember I AM NOT A WHORE…but I like to do it!....
8R8....

CHICAGO:THE ELECTRO MOVMENT IS HERE!!

It's all happening!! The biggest party in the history of Electro-Hop/Party Rock music all comes to head Sunday October 31, 2010 at the Congress Theater in Chicago, Illinois. This will be the biggest Halloween Party every as The Electro Movement finally comes into the light in the city that is no stranger to the Underground. LMFAO: They are the Kings of Party Rock Music. The Grammy Nominated Group came has assimilated into Pop Culture leaving behind a trail of empty bottles that left their fans dancing deep inside our heads for most of 2009. This group brought Electro-Music into the mainstream that left the Hip-Hop world scratching their heads at first then following their lead. LMFAO have proved that people still want to dance and make party. They keep it real at the shows and take to the crowds making never shying away from the ladies and amping up the fellas. Hyper Crush: The Innovators of Cool. This classic Group continues to fire up shows all across the country and are on the verge of superstardom. The light show are back with the gizmos and gadgets beaming into the heads of fans Hyper Crush is bringing out the best. This group brings the heart to Electro-Movement. They are the group that has introduced the First Lady of Electro...Holly! The rebel on the keboards Donny is slamming the beats into your head like your under the El-Train. Preston is flip pin the script on the lyrics, spitting harsh rhymes with familiar references they are bringing it back with a fresh new edge for all the 80s babies. THE FAR EAST MOVEMENT: Energy fueled by the Smash Hit Like a G6 FM has broken the walls down in the industry turning everyday people into hipsters over night. This fan is excited to see them perform for the first time. THE JUMP SMOKERS: Chicago's very own has blew up the scene and they aren't afraid to come home. Producing hype remixes for the industry's finest and creating their own sound this group returns home with open arms from the city. There has never been a show quite like this and from this fan's point of view this is the biggest card every presented by the Electro Genre. I am calling everyone out for this one. If it is your first time don't worry we will be gentle. You are entering a group of people that are united by the Hip-Hop, Techno, and House music. The fans are the coolest array of people you will every meet. I am The 8R8 and I tell the story around it all. The voice behind The Movement with a Universal Appeal that UNITES A GENERATION UNDEFINED. We are writing history here. See you at the show.

WRESTLING THE MANIAC...STAND UP!

My grudge with the WWE is officially over. It's funny when it comes to stepping on family we put our petty issues aside and support one another. I consider the WWE part of the family. The issue we are Standing Up for is our freedom of speech and expression. First of all congratulations to Linda McMahon for running for senate. I watch WWE and they have never announced this just to show Linda is playing fair. The Democrat Party in Connecticut will turn away voters wearing WWE Merchandise on election day stating because of Linda McMahon's close ties with the company will sway voters. Personally I don't see how me wearing my RKO T-Shirt on election day is going to make anyone to vote for Linda. They have not used WWE programing to influence anyone as of this point. Her opponent has went so far to open up old wounds to hurt Linda but more importantly the entire WWE Universe. I hope you understand when you attach wrestling we fight back. We hit harder than any WWE Legend that has ever worn the title. Personally I have learned so much from the WWE. When there was no one else there for the WWE helped restore my confidence and has been influential on the man I have become today. I have learned a lot from a business perspective as well. I have learned how to promote and market any product in front of me. I have learned how to market my character and writing even though I don't have a college degree. I have been successful at what and am confident that I will succeed at whatever I do because of it. The fun factor all along in life has been the real reason why I follow the WWE. I have revolved my vacations to be able to make appearances to there events all over the country. The only negatives the WWE has had is my relationships. Wrestling has always been my mistress so to say. I think it's funny when I take a first date to a WWE event. It's a test of a persons endurance to see whether or not they can keep up with the fast life I live be it clubs, concerts, or WWE events I am constantly on to the next show. It all started with WWE events. The dream factor that the WWE has given me as a fan is what I love the most. As long as I have a ticket in my hand I know I have something to look forward to. The ultimate goal and dream is was and will always be to breakthrough in the wrestling business because I am passionate and love the wrestling business. My dream is to contribute even if it is in the underground like I am doing right now. The positive impact wrestling has had on life outweighs any of the negative things the press says about them. Wrestling fans are a strong community that continues to grow as we pass on the memories and knowledge to our children. They can see our eyes light up when the sentence starts with, "I remember when..." The fact of the matter is The WWE has done so much for the Armed Forces and to campaign just to get their viewers to go out and vote I can see why it's insulting to them for any political party to tell their audience what to wear on election. The bottom-line hear is it is our First Amendment Right to express our self. We pay taxes and participate in the system. Linda McMahon will make an excellent senator in a time of a major recession wouldn't you why not put someone in charge that helped build a billion dollar company? I mean the government has me doing their job right now even though I work for a private business. I say roll the dice because politics is politics with limitations and what we have in front of us isn't working so why not put someone in charge that has a track record of results? Why not? The family is stronger than ever.

ADDERALL ENVY IN THE FUN-LITE

Every time I lite I light up a cigarette my mind goes to place wondering if there is forgiveness somewhere in this chain. Maybe my connection is weak but I don't feel you feel you reading my shit. I don't feel your presence and this shit's not really fun anymore. Yeah I have been doing a lot lately but it's still not as hot as that one bedroom apartment with the Saint Bernard door. I said I didn't really give a fuck just so long as one person reads. Multiply that my the hundreds I guess I exceeded my expectations. The truth is you are the only person I hoped would read. I know I can be convincing but I wonder what fuck did I do? I said all the right words for you and pushed you to that insecure bitch is bed. I keep saying time is on my side and I shouldn't worry because I have forever right? I feel the burden of having to live for the both of us because I know that fun factor is being divided in your life. You might have questioned my motives and my reasoning's of why I didn't jump on it when I had the chance. The truth is I had to get a little payback on that trick that was played but the I heard it in your own words...you said what the two of you have goes beyond you and me...I am sorry but my ego won't let me believe you while you were gassing some dude up. I wonder if this is my destiny lost in my own words. I guess it is a tad bit healthier than being caught up in the characters and not knowing who I am. I just want you to know I have became the man you said I would never be. My destiny is amazing and my soul has advanced more than you can even believed. It's not like I am sitting at home and crying for you more like I kick back and I wonder sometime. This world continues to try to defeat me and I want you to know I am far from peace. The music is my only motivation these days. It let's me know I am not alone anymore. You use to say I am one of kind which if you ask me was nice way of calling me an asshole. I am not alone anymore. There are more us out there expressing ourselves freely and not being binded by the stigmas of society and telling people just what they want to hear. It's kinda of crazy that I still stick to the shades of gray of life. I can't commit to anyone but myself and I continue to discover....it's looking more and more that I am going die alone these days but and I stopped waiting for you awhile back. I continue to move forward and try figure out where my place is in the Revolution. I get closer every day to finding it. The list of leaders is thin. I feel sold out by someone that really isn't anything more than one of my adoring fans on the low. I can feel his eyes on my words. You better be learning how to love what's on my mind. I know I am right because we will meet again In-Sucka Cure because I am the cure to your spazzed out diseased mind. I just play on your emotions but fuck you I can't wait till your dead. I guess I am a bad guy, was it something I said? I guess I am going to just keep running at the speed of light searching for the unattainable. I am getting tired but as long as your not listening I guess I have something write about out. I don't really dream much anymore. I noticed when you are living every moment to fullest your subconscious just rests when you close your eyes but I still see your face right before the sun comes out.

OPEN UP YOUR HEART TO GENERATION UNDEFINED

Hip-Hop made it feel like something new was being ushered on any given New Year’s Eve. History was taking place at the Staple Center, Madison Square Garden, or Soldier Field. The real story is happening at random college campuses in the Midwest. The laid back atmosphere doesn’t require a dress code so come as you are.  There are no worries of show ending early because of drama or a fight. Hip-Hop is changing for the fans that believe. Chip the Ripper was hot! His flow had the crowd pumped up. The Pursuit of Happiness has become the theme of Generation Undefined. There was unity being displayed by the opening acts. The respect and support for Chip the Ripper was genuine. I didn't really know who the opening acts where until I made a Fiji stop in Clinton, Illinois.  There was group of guys that I encountered that couldn't stop talking about the show. Their energy and passion was obvious as their faces sparked when they spoke mentioned Kid Cudi and Chip the Ripper. Jay Electronica was the second act pumping out a revolutionary message and freestyles that got into your head. Hip-Hip continues to be the only format of free speech in this country. I think politically the government doesn't take Generation Undefined seriously which is perfect underground cover for a revolutionary message.  This could be the new breed of intelligent fans that open up their hearts and find unity? Hands in the air from side to side there is a new community that is being organized around the Renaissance of Hip-Hop. I have looked for a sense of community everywhere.  My travels have leaded me to different genres that used music to an extreme.  Generation Undefined covers all races and ages. I feel like we are getting stronger with every ticket stub I collect. It didn't matter where you sitting we were all standing up for the pleasantry of real Hip-Hop. I embraced the banging ass beats in my soul. I am a fully fledged ex Metal and Raver turned Bohemian as I sampled the scene. I always return to Hip-Hop because it has the potential say what it means. I stepped into the world of s Generation Undefined. I feel okay with letting my emotions out to music and I am feeling good again. The trust between the artist and fan was put to the test when Jay Electronica told a group fans to come onto the stage as he hit the crowd. They danced but the climax came when Jay passed the microphone to fans on stage and let them have a moment to say whatever they wanted. This moment showed the respect and trust Jay has with his fans. I can just hear Jay telling security, "its okay, It's okay...anyone that wants to come up, come up."  It was shocking to see. The trust between the fans showcased the music’s LOVE.  There was a point in the show when my hands weren't in the air. The guy wearing a 708 Cap, which represents the South Side of Chicago grabbed my hands and threw them up. He told me to put them up and they went up.  I was getting lost in my thoughts but The Southside brought me back to the moment. My lights actually make an appearance at a showcase of Hip-Hop. That's that Universal Appeal and Love this is what Hip-Hop should be. The G.O.O.D Music team's uncanny presence made an impact with tracks being played straight from the blog. The downtime DJ played felt like 8R8 playlist. Monster is a hot track but under small smoke filled stage loud as hell made it rain fire. So Appalled, Ain't Nuttin but a G Thang, The Notorious Big, and the King of Hip-Hop Kanye West made their presence known. I want to start sharing these moments with anyone that wants to take a chance and step into this world. I don't care about your age, race, sexual orientation, political views, or status in society. Purchase a ticket and just show up. Trust me you will not be alone. If you cannot afford a ticket holler at me and we will figure out a way to make it happen and don't plan it just do it because Hip-Hop is alive. These shows are adding to the blank pages of now.

Embrace the Martian: Stuffy Ass Suit

I dream of the day when I don't have to hold back in my writing. I mask many of my thoughts behind references in the music.  I let the songs tell my story. Pop culture has become somewhat of a religion. Right and wrong are pretty simple to learn through stories.  My last post, Day N Night: The Rise of the 8s seems to be bothering me. I think I presented mixed emotions and went a little dark. I live by the lyrics which doesn’t always make this fun. Just like life a song can be complicated especially when it’s designed to mean something. Kid Cudi talked about not holding back in his interview in Complex this month and I feel like I have been holding back for a long time because there are moments when my title has to dictate my behaviors. I mean I stray from the suit as much I possibly can but realistically I struggle with idea of selling out every day. I did it for all the wrong reasons; just to be closer to someone I thought I loved. Then guess what happened?  Jealously and betrayal overcame love when even if I was shining bright. It wasn’t me being selfish either. I work my ass off to inspire and bring up someone with me but the end result was the image of me being a pushy asshole. I don’t think I deserved your personal disrespect.  You didn't have to tear my heart out to get my attention. You weren't there watching me struggle with my dreams as tried to find balance all alone. I just keep wondering why I am not worth the challenge and why do the ones that I want to stay put in a position to leave. I am finding the gift of believing in myself. I understand in order to win I must become my biggest fan.