Twenty Fourteen!

If your New Year is anything like mine, then I’ll assume it’s off to a good start.

2013 was fruitful and a lot of things changed for me. My outlook, my attitude and my lyrics are just a few of them.

Right Now.

I’m currently working on a duo mixtape with the heavyweight Norfolk native; Kurt Hustle. The titled is yet to be officially announced, however I can almost guarantee it will be something that pays homage to the early 90’s scene.  We are half way through album and I can honestly say I couldn’t be more excited with the direction it’s going. With Hustle’s slow flow and his biggie-like candor, our styles paradox each other yet somehow sound fluent and cohearant. A recent photoshoot for the tape went down with the popular skateboard videographer Mr. Ryan Loney. We went from Rooftops to a Boat Junk yard to snap some of the best pictures I’ve had to date.

As soon as they are ready you can find them right here on the blog. The rap scene is pretty much non-existent where I’m living right now and when spring hits, will be the perfect place to launch the mixtape. I’m currently looking at getting an apartment in Port Dover. A huge place for the summer scene where people come from all over for the legendary beach and surfing life. I’m excited for 2014 and like always, rap to me is a therapeutic hobby. A means in which I can relay what’s going through this brain of mine. If your reading this thanks for taking the time to catch up and as always stay tuned because you never know when a track might leak or an article might feed ya head! A special Video announcement will be posted later this week!

Keep checking theskriptureblog.tk for shows and songs to come. They will also be up on my Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Skripture/126495390755264?fref=ts which I urge you to "Like," because I don’t use any of those Facebook-fan-buying schemes like some other musicians do. Unless you consider my bribe of a free radish. I’m also on Twitter, @skriptzz if you are a tweeting type.

Self Centered

When I think about it, its always been just me. I remember back in Burlington and the crew I came up with. As we got older and more experienced in our craft it became clear that I wanted to take a different lyrical path then they did.
Rap music is extremely influential and the suburban area I came from created alot of hood-wannabe gangsters. I always felt too many of these so called friends were creating that image rather then actually being a part of that environment. I chose to become an outcast rather then follow the beat of something I didn't believe in.

Fast forward to the present. I've worked with many artists to date and anyone I choose to work with I always believe in. I've never been nor will ever be a dick rider or catch some other rappers coat tails to boost my name and image. I guess you could say I'm a contradicting rapper. In an industry full of co-signing and crew hopping, its almost a must that you become excepted by a celebrity first. Its an exact example of what this games about. Its about making a brand, no different from any subliminal commercialization you are surrounded with everyday. I sometimes wish we could take rap back to the 80's again.

In conclusion. Its best to stay focused on your craft and stay in your own lane. I need to put my own money where my mouth is now and stop pussyfooting around the industry. I haven't got time for false promises and I respect those whom I've tried to work with but best of luck to them and all there ventures.

As for me, it doesn't matter where I am, I will always have my hand in the local hip hop scene.
You can bet on that.

Keep checking theskriptureblog.tk for shows and songs to come. They will also be up on my facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Skripture/126495390755264?fref=ts which I urge you to "Like," because I don’t use any of those facebook-fan-buying schemes like some other musicians do. Unless you consider my bribe of a free radish. I’m also on Twitter, @skriptzz if you are a tweeting type.

Thanks for reading and I hope you’re feeling a little more caught up now. Now back to nature and music!

Skriptzz

March Madness

Hi everyone - hope your winter is treating you well and your as excited for spring as much as I am.. I’m writing you with a few announcements, the first being that I had to step down as Pope back in Feburary. Apparently the Vatican just found out that by decoding some of my lyrics you will find plans to overthrow the religious goverment..

Second of all, I wanted you to know that I have indeed been busy writing and working on new music for you to hear. I have a bunch of material/songs in various stages of completion and am in the midst of organizing which songs go with which. Stylistically, they’re all over the map (what’s new?) and after agonizing over the ongoing "Is The Album A Dead Artform?" arguments, I’ve decided I should, for now at least, release music in smaller doses on a more regular basis, and then these can be compiled at a later date onto a long-form album release for those who still cling to such things (as I sometimes do). So, that being said, watch for a new EP this Spring, with more to come shortly thereafter. I’m aiming to release the short-form releases digitally and virally, and then trot out the old CD burner for the full-length one when it comes along.

Did you guys see my brief appearance on the Lyrical Measurment Recap video last week? I had a couple of moments in their well edited line up. Big shouts to Kurt Hustle bringing me along on that. It was a fun show and Im looking forward to the next. I hyped and dropped some verses. Meeting and making new connections and networking was the main goal, not to mention the girls I met which is probably the best part.:)

If you missed it, here’s a link to the Youtube video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDIf3aJsOeI

Speaking of video, please feel free to take video if you’re at any of my shows - sometimes I get home from doing a show that I’ve been really happy with and want to show my family and then realize that people were being polite and hadn’t posted stuff. I think YouTube is a pretty cool resource for archiving shows, and you can be a part of that. Basically what I’m saying is that if they announce on a ticket or onstage that no photos or video is allowed, it’s not coming from me!

Im also going to start posting some of my vlogs on its own page right here on my site so you can come here to watch them.

Either way, you should check on the videos on the Music section of my site - I recently uploaded a new track called 'Note to Self'. It’s also on my YouTube if you’d like to look there. http://www.youtube.com/user/ihateskripture

I’ll leave you with a quote "If you're lucky enough to be different from everyone else, please don't change. Remember happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think."

Keep checking theskriptureblog.tk for shows and songs to come. They will also be up on my facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Skripture/126495390755264?fref=ts which I urge you to "Like," because I don’t use any of those facebook-fan-buying schemes like some other musicians do. Unless you consider my bribe of a free radish. I’m also on Twitter, @skriptzz if you are a tweeting type.

Thanks for reading and I hope you’re feeling a little more caught up now. Now back to nature and music!

Skriptzz

FFW to 2:33

CATCH A GLIMPSE OF KURT

HUSTLE AND I IN ST.CATS

FFW T0 2:33

Mikado's Oct.20th

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Mikado's Oct.20

Other than a small slip up with a so-called 'scratch' on our brandnew cd with our set list, The show went alright. There was 100 off and on guest that night and it proved to be a great opportunity to network with some Canadian talent. 10+ acts hit the stage and delivered a slew of different styles and lyrical diversity. After properly hyping the crowd I signaled the DJ, my dude Kurt hit home plate and the people went wild. I dropped a verse on our 'So what' track. Nearing the end is when the mishap-happened. All in all it was a good night. We would of liked to see more local people/friends have come out but there will be many more shows in the future. Special thanks to Shining Starz Tour for letting me get involved. Shout out Kurt Hustle for the Invite! Stay tuned for the next listing!!

KurtHustle & Skriptzz

Lyrical Maturement

S/O Kurt Hustle for the invite to hit the stage with him in St. Catharines on the 20th!! I hope to see new, and a few familiar faces there. Tickets are $10 and that includes the Afterparty aswell.

Get out and Show your Support! Pics Coming Soon!

Good Girls Gone

 Why is so hard to find her? I'm talking to the perfect women. A common question, "Why is it so hard to find the right person?" The answer is different for everyone. Good women are hard to find - I believe that is true. Many are already taken. Many are afraid to show themselves because there are so many male nut-jobs out there, and many are just hanging out in places where you are not looking. It may be hard to find one, but it is worth the effort. I'm at a place in life now where Ive stopped looking for a place to hang my underwear, and started to look for a place to hang my hat. I had it at one point and blew it. I think it holds me back. My expectations are higher then they should be. What I do know is that the older I get, the harder it seems to meet credible women. Ask about me, I've never been the type for floozie girls and one night stands. Alot of the misconception is all guys just want to sleep with as many girls as possible. Real men still respect women and treat them with honor. Call me old fashioned, but I'm from the mid eighties and quite possibly the last generation to view women as more than an object.

  On that note the 'nice guy finishes last' statement isn't popular for no reason. It holds some merit in my experiences. Don't get me wrong, Ive been the 'bad guy' to most parents of my girlfriends. If looking at my track record, Ive only really dated 5 women in my life and all of them were innocent, suburban good girls. I'm tired of the hunt. I never really was one for the chase to begin with. Maybe I should listen to myself when I say that things that are meant to be will present themselves to you. If you let it cross your path naturally chances are its worth a shot. If anyone else out there is going through a breakup or having trouble finding 'the one', stay vigilant. Don't give up on yourself. Time is limited; emotions are short. Don't spread yourself too thin. Focus on the close relationships you have now. These are the folks who'll stand by your side no matter what. You'll have plenty of time in the coming future to make a new chapter. Remember, Sometimes being solo is wiser than being in a false relationship.