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Eightball Feb 26, 2015 8:11 PM

My LA Life (Ongoing)
 
Go check out my new video shot on a yacht with Vice and Sonjay Dutt
Video Link


And we are live on Apple Music (https://itun.es/us/Iz_08), Spotify (https://play.spotify.com/album/1UcQ3hiXvVgAU1aWoYe3BP) and Google Music/Amazon Music etc! You can stream (YouTube) videos here right now also:

"On a Train" music video ft. J. Blitz & Fontaine
Video Link


now on to the photos...

Aye what up honorable citizens of SSP. I'm not a great photographer, but I will try to capture unique aspects of living in LA as I go about my business. We start with Inglewood, where I went yesterday (primarily 6000 S Vermont and nearby - also near 83rd and Main but those photos will be posted later). I'm looking into purchasing a small commercial property but am just in the early stages of doing so.

Beautiful murals all over LA

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8618/...25e4bbe2_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

These buildings are circa 1926.
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8561/...ca5ff26f_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/...28aecd92_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

The bane of every LA resident - the stripmall. Actually they aren't too bad (tho they are everywhere) in LA as they are tightly packed with many small retail bays. Frequently an interesting mesh of retailers.
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8669/...d61687b6_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8607/...db706944_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Past theater?
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8661/...df1ed967_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Any comments are appreciated.

Stay tuned for more :cool:

Eightball Feb 26, 2015 8:27 PM

I live with my wife and 3.5 year old son in an 11th floor loft in DTLA, in the Historic Core subneighborhood. The views are pretty incredible:

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/...586c35f7_b.jpgEl Dorado by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8622/...82fc0fa6_b.jpgEl Dorado by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/...144a5797_b.jpgEl Dorado by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/...7ccb662a_b.jpgEl Dorado by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/...1696b601_b.jpgEl Dorado by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

We also have views in the direction of the Federal Courthouse (I posted those earlier in the LA DT thread)

LosAngelesSportsFan Feb 26, 2015 9:50 PM

oh, you live at the El Dorado?? I LOVE that building. Looking forward to this thread

mSeattle Feb 26, 2015 10:38 PM

Very nice! The historic downtown has to be reckoned with. I saw only a sample when I was there last. Hope to have ample photography time if I get to visit again.

Eightball Feb 27, 2015 3:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LosAngelesSportsFan (Post 6930324)
oh, you live at the El Dorado?? I LOVE that building. Looking forward to this thread

Thanks man! It is a beautiful building. DT is blessed with a lot of attractive buildings, tho.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mSeattle (Post 6930430)
Very nice! The historic downtown has to be reckoned with. I saw only a sample when I was there last. Hope to have ample photography time if I get to visit again.

Indeed. Your LA photothread was great, tho

On to some more photos. Typical LA backyard or no? The neighbor had a slightly scary dog, but hey, that's a free alarm, right? As long as the MFer don't bark all night :haha:

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/...89a396cc_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Now I'm over to 83rd and S. Main area, checking out another small commercial property. What neighborhood is that called? Manchester District? We start with the world famous...

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8622/...ca8ce178_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

The property in question
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8622/...81a8c4a9_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8661/...4e2c9dcc_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

It was unclear to me if this attached storefront is part of the property for sale or not. I asked the agent but haven't heard a reply...
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/...91d9b736_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

That Mini Market is apparently vacant and a church is interested in moving in. Or so I was told. I'm going to look at the interior of the 1926 commercial building at 60th and S. Vermont. I find it interesting that many both commercial and residential properties, even on small lots, will have two buildings on them. Which is great imo!

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Newish (decade unclear) housing across the street
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8644/...6abf0cd3_b.jpg#Inglewood by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

What do you guys think of say 60th and Vermont neighborhood and this one? Both were nicer than I was expecting, to be honest. I thought they would be fine, but I was impressed.

If anyone has any requests for things they would like to see some pics of, let me know. I'm newish to LA (lived in Cali before, tho I'm from FL and have lived in NOLA/DC) and would enjoy checking out new areas.

Leo the Dog Feb 27, 2015 4:02 PM

Awesome views from your balcony! I'm enjoying this photo tour.

What kind of business are you opening up?

Eightball Feb 27, 2015 6:05 PM

Thanks for responding and viewing! Here are some exterior shots of my building. It's the 3rd one in the row (to the right)

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/...5660b506_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

The level of detail is remarkable

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/...9c16a9a3_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Note that all three wings pictured here are for this building. Despite the large size, there are only approximately 64 units/owners.
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8677/...019ae8eb_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

As for the business, it's a little fluid. The original plan was to buy a small two unit commercial building and start both a yoga studio and a recording studio. Note that my main employment at the present is real estate investing. I'm not an agent, but I own 4 rowhouses in DC, a large 3 unit in NOLA and the Loft also. I enjoy residential RE investing, but I want to branch out and do something a little more hands on. I'd also like to employ more people if possible. Now I prefaced all of this by saying its fluid, and that's because starting two businesses at the same time (while also spending as lot of time picking up and dropping off my son from school, and hanging out with him) is kind of ridiculous. Some of the properties seem to have one retail unit and one residential. That's not a bad setup, rent the apt and that would cover most of my expenses. In the retail unit I could start one of the businesses (likely the recording studio) and be set. Although I would definitely be open to renting to a commercial tenant. A NNN lease sounds extremely appealing! A lot to think about.

Leo the Dog Feb 28, 2015 5:09 PM

Awesome! Good luck small business(es).

dc_denizen Feb 28, 2015 6:59 PM

Awesome pics! I would love to live in downtown LA, or any other part of LA.

Ant131531 Mar 1, 2015 1:47 AM

I love the historic core of L.A. Incredibly underrated. People love to bash downtown L.A., but it has excellent historic building stock and felt vibrant to me when I was there back in August 2012.

Eightball Mar 4, 2015 7:41 PM

Pics from Monday when I looked at a small property at 60th and S. Vermont

This is a few blocks away
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8661/...6dd3582f_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Nearby recently constructed school
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8625/...71067aae_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Recently renovated restaurant on the same block as the property. The owner of the property told me the restaurant was vacant and blighted for a long time...
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/...216713c5_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

It's unclear to me if the 2nd floor is an office or an apt. I'm assuming the 2nd floor was added during the recent renovation
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/...215c5d82_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8640/...072137b0_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

dollar tacos Monday/Tues/wed
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8592/...1142976f_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

The interior of the front half of the property, which is the commercial space
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/...c8698eba_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

The property in the back has a 2bd/1ba apt, somewhat renovated
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/...2524c527_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

This alley has gates on both sides of it that are locked each night, apparently. Or at least that's what I was told
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8645/...41c27887_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Streetscape
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8628/...259f1c49_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8666/...a6f4371a_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Another nearby school
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8648/...44f52ba4_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8646/...d996a270_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8630/...10f1e65c_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Further up Vermont (approximately 30 blocks away)
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8570/...79b3997e_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Back to further away for one pic
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/...17f503fb_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8584/...4ea4e949_b.jpgSouth LA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Now back near USC
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8582/...6cb804e6_b.jpgusc vermont expo line stn by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/...71d02929_b.jpgusc vermont expo line stn by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8613/...c9eddf06_b.jpgusc vermont expo line stn by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Culver City Expo Line station
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/...f4cf5e40_b.jpgExpo Line Station Views Culver City by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Centropolis Mar 4, 2015 8:24 PM

keep 'em coming!

Eightball Mar 6, 2015 4:40 PM

Just took these:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8601/...8227f909_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8662/...ff30b3ca_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8620/...03b1aa9c_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

This building is vacant (tho frequently used for filming - largely creepers type stuff I think)
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8626/...0027c16b_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8597/...3cd8c654_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/...1d5d599b_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/...54007476_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8673/...76ff4eb1_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Drop some comments ya'll

Eightball Mar 6, 2015 4:43 PM

2 more

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/...8f27e0b6_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8615/...8a61dcbf_b.jpgEl Dorado 11th floor views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

And while you're here check out my favorite song from my EP from last year (no nudity):

Video Link


I'm working on a LP with the other two guys featured there. Should be dope, I'll post the first single here once it's ready.

click here to stream the album on Spotify

You can download the whole EP for free at DatPiff (no sign up required) (with skits and in proper order etc): http://piff.me/e1fb3f6

Also available on iTunes/GooglePlay/Amazon Music Xbox music

I hate asking people to check out my shit but even if you're not feeling it I really appreciate anyone who takes a second out of their day to give it a try.

Eightball Mar 8, 2015 5:50 AM

Ya'll know how we do!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7589/...84c53c25_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7650/...75a310e8_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8600/...4afd14e1_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8699/...5ffcea95_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/...37890d44_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7585/...3d3be420_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8743/...341fa4c4_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7596/...72c95d4c_b.jpg#DTLA life by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Eightball Mar 11, 2015 6:24 PM

Hey, tell me what you guys think of this track. I did this beat, actually looped a little part of one my friend's band (The Campbell Apartment) track... gotten a lot of good feedback on it. We are actually shooting the video next couple weeks for the first single off the new album.

Video Link


Took these 30 minutes ago

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8718/...62078608_b.jpgWilshire Grand by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8625/...ac859580_b.jpgWilshire Grand by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/...b5551498_b.jpgWilshire Grand by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7615/...2240232b_b.jpgWilshire Grand by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7622/...f16d0244_b.jpgWilshire Grand by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7641/...d13b702b_b.jpgWilshire Grand by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Prepping for construction at 5th and Spring

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7603/...4526a4b6_b.jpgNew construction next to dno 5th and Spring #DTLA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Next set were taken this past weekend
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8595/...e0729ecb_b.jpg#DTLA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Farmer's market between Spring and Broadway was dope, good free (well I tipped them) music also
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7636/...90f4e317_b.jpg#DTLA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

New coffee spot Verve did a beautiful renovation
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7601/...d0f78d39_b.jpg#DTLA by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Quixote Mar 12, 2015 12:06 AM

Your little guy is living quite the life! You are doing him and this city a huge favor by raising him in an urban milieu. He'll have a totally different relationship, perspective, and appreciation for certain things compared to a kid growing up in, say, Santa Clarita.

Eightball Mar 13, 2015 7:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quixote (Post 6947319)
Your little guy is living quite the life! You are doing him and this city a huge favor by raising him in an urban milieu. He'll have a totally different relationship, perspective, and appreciation for certain things compared to a kid growing up in, say, Santa Clarita.

Interesting comment, and I agree. We often remark that it will be good for him to be exposed to all walks of life. TBH I do cringe when he hears bad language on the Expo Line (which is occasional, not constant). And it's really sad how sick some of the homeless are. Hopefully that improves as this promised new housing comes online! Hope springs eternal.

Wilshire Grand earlier today
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7651/...2653e7f8_b.jpgWilshire Grand #DTLA Earlier today by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

We do have a lot of fun on our balconies!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8749/...7235cff5_b.jpgEl Dorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8576/...c2a22918_b.jpgEl Dorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7597/...c4be9124_b.jpgEl Dorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7605/...16424491_b.jpgEl Dorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7622/...92890cee_b.jpgEldorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8681/...52209e58_b.jpgEldorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7603/...42e92da9_b.jpgEldorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7584/...27cde645_b.jpgEldorado Views by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Art Walk was fun last night (not pictured), would love to have that much foot traffic in the neighborhood all the time! The proposed new towers would help.

dktshb Mar 14, 2015 4:28 PM

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your LA experience.

Eightball Mar 23, 2015 3:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dktshb (Post 6950776)
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your LA experience.

Appreciate the response (and sorry I missed responding to some of earlier responses)!

Earlier today we went on a long walk and started at the Spring St. Arcade. My wife enjoyed a wheatgrass shot at the juicery there.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7644/...fcd3eb15_b.jpg20150322_114009 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8686/...a9f6d1a8_b.jpg20150322_114343 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8748/...02c4b8ae_b.jpg20150322_115054 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7596/...ac8dac7d_b.jpg20150322_115057 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7630/...63caf92e_b.jpg20150322_115103 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7632/...9ee26be6_b.jpg20150322_115101 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

On to Broadway

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8706/...c5b67ba9_b.jpg20150322_115830 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Am I missing something or is Walgreens selling herb now? Of course they aren't but I thought the green plus sign was the universal dispensary sign?

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8735/...00fdeb74_b.jpg20150322_120945 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Then we went to the Ace hotel to eat

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8755/...e0b6077b_b.jpg20150322_130853 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7586/...95b55962_b.jpg20150322_131040 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7653/...6698b6bd_b.jpg20150322_134350 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8689/...dfc6f0b1_b.jpg20150322_134352 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/...27c1af0a_b.jpg20150322_135344 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7637/...57b0c35e_b.jpg20150322_135346 by thaeisahtbizall, on Flickr

Shameless plug only because it's a little hard to follow between all the other photos:
click here to stream the album on Spotify

Got my first streaming checks from Spotify and Xbox Music! Interesting that Xbox Music pays at a 5x rate (or higher!) than Spotify. Although I guess they are all paying subscribers only now whereas Spotify has the mix of tiers. Of course Spotify has many, many more subscribers! The space will become very interesting once Apple's premium streaming offering is released. That will dramatically change the market. I'm obviously doing the rap thing as mainly a hobby but I find the business aspect of it fascinating.
Anybody else on here rap? I'm always down for some collaborations. The first couple videos coming soon too!


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