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Love Shadow]]> http://d-o-music.com/news.html#127 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#126 My husband didn't wait to tell Julian. He went out to the livingroom and immediately told him what happened. This was Julians first experience with death and I wanted it to be done right. My husband thought he needed to deal with reality right then. Needless to say, Julian lost it. He asked a lot of questions about how it happened and where Bam was.
For the next week, I would find myself breaking out in tears constantly, feeling hollow and incredibly sad. My son Jovan was stabbed two years ago and still suffers from PTSD related tremors from it. I cried for his grandmother who was heading a house hold of three men who all needed her guidance and support. She raised Bam and he was the youngest of the three men. I cried for Bam's son and his fiancee. I cried for all that he could have done and will never get a chance to do. I cried for the senselessness of how he died. I cried for my son Jovan who would lose a friend so suddenly and in the same way he was attacked. I cried for my son Julian and his friend who would never see or laugh with or talk to Bam again. They don't understand death. I cried for me because I would never hear Bam say " Hi Miss Renay, how you doing? I went to the funeral today Saturday, December 5th. It was massive. People lined the streets attempting to fit into Pitts Chapel. People in the hallways, on the stairs, in the overflow chapel, in the dining hall, in the church, everywhere. Little kids, teenagers, men and women, White, Black, Hispanic. I stood at the top of the steps and heard the minister share how he found out about Bam being murdered. Bam sent a text message right before he went into Sinergy and he told the recipient that he was safe. The minister told that Bam's life should be celebrated and to remember that his life was not in vain. Revenge is not the answer. I looked around and saw so many young black men and hoped that they heard what the minister was saying. More black men die at the hands of other black men than anything else. I cried for those who would die today at the hands of their brothers. I wondered how many people were friends, family and those who were fascinated. there was a problem with the sound system so all those who were in the basement of the church could not hear or see anything. I remained for about 40 minutes and then I left. I wanted to say hello to the family, but I realized that this was my time to say goodbye and although I did not enter into the church, I did what I needed to do. I am in this for the long haul to listen, bring food, pray, do whatever I could. I would see everyone later today at the house.
When a loved one is taken from us, we are left to wonder why, to wish we had done things differently, to hold each other a little tighter, to sigh a bit heavier, to question the unanswerable, to grapple with the senselessness of it all. We are also left with the memories of his gentleness, his kindness, his courageousness, his humor, his zest for life, his compassion and his hope. Although his physical presence is gone, in each of us his spirit will live on.]]> http://d-o-music.com/news.html#126 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#125 I remember as a child being fascinated with music, especially live performances, or in my case what I say on television. I went to my first concert at the age of 9 or 10 to see James Brown and I was in awe. I went with my older step sisters and we ended up being close enough to him as he came off stage to smell his sweat and cologne. My older sister touched him and we were caught in a haze of handlers ensuring that we didn't get carried away. I remember being swayed and rocked in the midst of a group of bigger bodies, but it felt good! I started going to NYC in my late 20's to see live poetry and do street performing. I was amazed at how many people came out to see poetry. It made me wonder why people didn't come out like this in CT. As I evolved into a performing artist, I did many shows in CT, NYC and MASS. They ranged form packed houses to a couple of people. In spite of various marketing efforts, attendance was a luck of the draw. Most people shared that they really enjoyed what I do. Some were suprised to see a black female singing and playing rock music. I am a DYI (Do it yourself) artist. I am a late bloomer who chose to start a family and not focus all my time and energy during my teens and 20's into a music career. I felt and still do feel that I can have it all. I believe that I will be the oldest woman to win a Grammy for rock music. I have no illusions about being the next big thing in the major music industry. I am too black and too old, but I can make my own mark. Its funny because in Europe they embrace rock stars of all ages. In America we are very youth conscious. So I play shows, write my music, hone my craft, work with other artists, produce shows, network with other artists and press, buy equipment, sell merch out of my trunk, maintain my websites, email fans and friends and the beat goes on. All the while hoping and looking forward to my big break; The day when I sell my first song to a production company; Being nominated for an award; Making my first million! Unfortunately when I am in school, I am not able to play out as much because I don't have the time to do both successfully, so I play sporatically during the winter and fall and then tour during the summer. I don't get much input form people when I don't play out. I email my fans and friends and watch my website visits obsessively, but I don't get any real feedback from people. I don't know if this is because everyone is so busy or because they don't care to interact. I will be the first to admit that I don't get out to shows as much as I would like because of my schedule. I try to be supportive by featuring artists on my website, recording and producing artists, sharing information, hosting events and producing shows that feature Indie artists. I guess I am finding it difficult to maintain momentum and stimulate fan participation. I would like to think that my art would speak for itself, but I guess not. I can only hope that those who are silently supporting me will someday speak up and out. I would love to hear from you. Peace.]]> http://d-o-music.com/news.html#125 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#124 http://d-o-music.com/news.html#124 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#123 Click Here to take survey]]> http://d-o-music.com/news.html#123 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#122 http://d-o-music.com/news.html#122 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#121 http://d-o-music.com/news.html#121 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News http://d-o-music.com/news.html#120 http://d-o-music.com/news.html#120 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Music on A Mission - DiGiTaL OvErDoSe Musical Productions - News