Life is a Beach....so I need to surf more.

it's not fair. it's not meant to be.

When forced to make decisions that could possibly change the course of your life [at least for the moment] the easiest thing to do would be to pass the buck, or look to others for advice. Even when you know in your heart what HAS to be done, you have to respect every side of every argument. Examine every truth and explore every possible outcome.

Recently I met one of these metaphorical crossroads in what is soon to be my musical career. As i sit here in the back office at Double Tree where I "work", and stare at a blank Solo artist contract, I can't help but think about the last week or so, in which I have been doing just that. Examining and exploring.

The Situation: I am currently 1/3rd of a group called The Cypher, in which I produce most of the songs, and also perform as an artist in. We were presented 'as a group' the opportunity to sign on to the Recording/Production company BoardRoom Recordings. After a few months of not recording, the Cypher finally began to work their schedules out to get in the studio. The few times that we made it to the studio were not enough or the company to leave the offer on the table for the whole group. But it was still extended to Me...A-Sharp.

The Problem: The contract is for a solo artist....meaning that I would be working on songs by myself. Now, obviously that is not a "problem" per say, because we are all individual artists anyway. We didn't grow up together, but we have known each other for a long time, so It's just something that I don't feel like I should even entertain. If The Cypher was getting the offer I would feel better about it....but......X-/

THE SOLUTION:

Loyalty....
I love my brothers.
What can I say?
Family ties.



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