Broken Headphones

Oh man guys, QuESt's 'Broken Headphones' production is underway...I'm so excited. I can't wait to hear an official leak of some sort...because although I have the personal relationship with Q, he won't let me in on ANYTHING for this project. I guess its just -that- official haha. The promo video for BH is dropping tomorrow so I can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve. Check out illroots.com to get all the details on QuESt and Broken Headphones, his upcoming mixtape of EPIC PROPORTIONS dropping on July 28th of this year.

:-)

Anyway yall, I've been extremely busy so blogging has been the last thing on my mind. I got work in an hour so, I'm trying to make this quick. But basically what's going on with me is im super overloaded with QuESt promotion as well as continuing to finish the 12 reference tracks I was given by an -undisclosed- major label for a recently signed solo, female r&b artist. I'm praying that these tracks get picked up, but if not at least they have my music and information on hand for any future projects.

I'M STARVING, ITS BREAKFAST TIME! So uhh, let me get on to my captain crunch, ok? Haha love you guys and thanks for rockin with me. I'll have more media and special updates when I have time to breathe.

Peace.

Personal Shit.

What do you do when you meet someone who just completely impresses you and intrigues you with their mind, body, and spirit? How do you handle that? Do you jump up and down...do you run at full speed toward them with open arms? I mean really! Love is such a funny thing. Me being the passionate lover that I am, always has this soft spot in my heart for those who can love as hard as I do. Knowing that someone is involved, deeply involved has yet to stop me from loving them just as deeply as they love the 3rd party. Is that crazy?

::sigh::

Do you love the picture? It's another graphic I did for my executive producer and great friend Fresh. Peep his myspace if you haven't already!

(www.myspace.com/22white15black)

Graphix, man!

Mannnn I am so impressed with myself lol

I took some time away from my own work to focus on my brother QuESt for a minute. I've been doing some graphic work for him to promote his new blog (http://yesiamquest.wordpress.com/).

The shit I created actually turned out pretty dope. I am happy with the results and will continue to do more editing in the future. He keeps telling me to focus on myself, but at the moment I'm truly content with doing work for other people. I love doing promotion and stuff like that. I guess I'm so amped with all the work he's doing that I just am dying to have a hand in it!

Well, here are the promo pic s I did for his myspace and blog:

What do you think? Good, huh? Yeah I know LOL

Well, in other news...I had a lunch date with my ex today. Hmm, that was some interesting shit. I haven't seen him since last summer, but the feelings came rushing back like no other. It was wild. I have to do some investigating and see if he is worth my time/energy. Ahh, niggas. I'm telling ya'll...if I wasn't so consumed in my work as a songwriter I'd probably have like three kids already. Damn, he would probably be the father of all of them too. We shall see what comes of this meeting.

Dope ass cypher (illroots.com)

Obsessions

Ok guys (lol) don't judge me. Here is a list of my current obsessions...yeah, its that bad:


1) www.twitter.com/songwriter_vm
2) www.tokbox.com/valicia
3) www.illroots.com
4) www.myspace.com/nerolovesyou
5) shopping for new makeup products to test
6) www.youtube.com (to watch makeup tutorials)
7. College Hill - South Beach
8. MTV's new show 'Taking The Stage'
9. Renzo
10. video chatting with Bilyf Lloyd everynite lol
11. www.myspace.com/22white15black
12. making videos on facebook
13. www.craigslist.com
14. my new Diva cut skinny jeans in gray
15. designing t-shirts n shit on www.zazzle.com
16. tomato, bacon, and grilled chicken sandwiches from panera bread
17. DJ G-wiz
18. talking to QuESt about my life...its a kind of therapy haha
19. posting my random ass shit on BLOGS

and last but not least, my current obsession is most definitely getting my figure right for summer :-)

TTYL people!

Drug Of Choice: Nero

Oh man guys, am I on Nero's dick or what? I love this kid. 16 years old and killin the underground/blog scene and gettin mad respect on myspace and other social/music e-outlets. I'm telling you. After listening to and analyzing Alive & Vibrant, I am fully anticipating this kids next move.

Check him out: http://www.myspace.com/nerolovesyou

He is true dope shit. I learned of him through illroots.com and of course waveclub has him on point. Also he's in association with my brother QuESt, so I had to get down with the movement.

Anyway, look for his new project dropping soon. Also look for TreaZon's project '9 steps' dropping TOMORROW. Yeah boy, great new music every week...2009 is proving to be the year for unsigned/underground artists on the come-up. I love it.




In other news (LOL) I'm gettin straight to work on those reference tracks I recieved the other day. This shit is gonna be no joke so I need full cooperation from everyone on my team, okkk? Yeah. Anyway...not much else to say. I'm keeping yall updated with whatever's going on in my head and what I've got on my plate. Oh yes, and I forgot to mention the other day that I've started really diving into the writing process for ElectroSynthesis* and it's gonna be epic. I really love the direction I'm taking my artistry to. I will most likely sell all of the songs from this project except for Milky Way and Shooting Star.

I honestly am not interested in holding on to my creations! I want to share them with the artists I know will rock the hell outta 'em.

Anyway, I'll give you a full list of discography and shit as soon as I create it. I've worked with so many unsigned artists its not even funny anymore...but truth is, I'm tired of it. I'm working so hard on every new project I get to make sure that same time next year I will be a signed songwriter. Development deal or full-on...I don't care. I'm just tired of working with unprofessional people with mediocre talent.

I'm ready to get into a studio and make magic with artists who really have grinded and developed their craft just as I have. But I'm being patient and allowing God to do a work...right?

Yeah. Gotta get to work, so that's all for now. Love ya.

Birthday Week

Hello loves! I'm officially 19...yes sir. I know it's hard to believe since I act like I'm 40, but yeah haha.

I had a great week, and I'm sorry for not updating closely but you know how that all goes. But I have some awsome news. I've been working closely with my love, Renzo and a few new people who are propelling me forward. I am so thankful for that!

Check out my boy QuESt's blog: http://yesiamquest.wordpress.com/

My boy is getting some serious recognition in the blog world, and unsigned game. I expect great things from him! I love seeing some of my friends and collegues really advance, while remaining humble and true to themselves. I get so happy seeing QuESt do well. With the success of Distant Travels Into Soul Theory, his highly anticipated early 2009 release, he's now gearing up for an epic project titled Broken Headphones...coming in the second semester. How exciting, man! I'm so amped to see what crazy concepts he comes up with next, right along with his dope ass lyrics and great ability to relate to the common man. Good stuff yall, so if you don't know...now you know!

Visit http://www.illroots.com/ to learn more about my friend, amazing unsigned lyricist and future hip hop legend QuESt yall. I'm in love with this kid and he don't even know haha music is powerful man.

Anyway, what else is new? I had a fabulous birthday with family and friends. I've gone out to eat like every night this week and made a special trip to Dave & Busters last night. Didn't get in till 2am. All this socializing is sabotaging my diet lol but I'll get it together, I promise.

I've got four excellent instrumentals from Columbia to work on...and I start specific training next week for a side job. Life is good when I'm busy...it means I'm being productive. I love it. So don't be offended that my updates are getting fewer and farther in-between. I'll do better!

Here is a video that has kept me inspired this week:




Hope you guys have found this as inspiring as I have :-)

Love ya, ttyl!

...and I'm back again lol

Hey yall, sorry for the hiatus. I've been so busy!

Between doing vocal trainging and strengthening, keeping up with blogs and new artists, networking, and real-life...things have been pretty hectic. But I'm loving life and enjoying every minute. Sorry I haven't updated like I should.

Check me out on twitter: www.twitter.com/Valicia
Also, check me out on tokbox: www.tokbox.com/Valicia

You guys can video chat with me anytime now, and keep up with my day-to-day activities when you join those sites and follow me! I've been looking for new ways to link up with yall so definitely do the same. Oh, and also! I'm redo'ing my myspace page so don't worry if you don't see my mixtapes up there. You can download them at DATPIFF.COM, just search Valicia Maria.

That's all I've got for now guys. I promise I'll hit you back with in-depth info on what's really been going on with me and what exactly I've been working on. I know I've been a little incognito, but that's because I've got some big things poppin :-)

Stay true.

Aww.

Aww, my new friend on talkbox.com sent this video message to my inbox when he found out that I'm a singer. This was so cute and sweet, I just had to share it.

www.tokbox.com

Didn't you just love this? Short though.

Weightloss, again!

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Web junk Pt.1

Since I'm still in pain, and still under the weather with this nasty cold...I thought I'd keep it short. Here is a list of some of my most frequently visited sites. Some of them I find myself visiting every day just to keep updating with the latest goings-on and new music. Some I am a contributer to.

http://www.myspace.com/
http://www.facebook.com/
http://www.illroots.com/
http://www.thenoregard.com/ (contributer)
http://www.youtube.com/
http://www.craigslist.com/
http://www.soundclick.com/
http://yahoo.com/ (email)
http://www.fafinettex3.blogspot.com/
http://www.dmvernon.com/
http://www.imeem.com/

Nothing really interesting or out-there. Pt. 2 will be filled with links to stuff I actually watch on youtube, things I look up online, and different exclusive blogs you just HAVE to be apart of. Mmk? Love yall.