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"Numb"
As I said yesterday, I had to push back Afraid of Heights to this friday, November 4th. But, I still wanted to deliver something today. So here’s the cover, tracklist and one of the songs from the tape that features grammy nominated soul singer Eric Roberson. A few weeks ago, you may have seen a video of me playing this song on my fender rhodes piano (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzlmCM_UxM0). Now you can hear the complete production. Hope to see you this Friday for the entire experience. Peace and love. - Omen
Omen - Numb ft. Eric Robserson download
"Liberation "
First official release from Afraid of Heights. Produced by me, as is every song on the tape. More details coming soon. Hope y’all enjoy.
- O
Blue Sky Freestyle
download link - http://hulkshare.com/gnjatk35av17
photo by Jason Dorsey
Fresh off performing at H.O.B. this Sunday in Chicago with Cole, I was excited to finally perform in my city. Decided to record this today, just because I love this beat and song. Single for Afraid of Heights is coming next week as well. Project is coming together, sounding great and I can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it. Until then, hope ya’ll enjoy. Peace and love.
starstruck.
I don’t say much outside of my songs. Just quiet by nature, I speak when I have something to say. Every once in awhile, even my own family will find out something that I just forgot to tell them or figured I already did. I mention this because I was speaking with my cousin the other day about people I’ve met on the road and he was looking at me crazy like why hadn’t I told him anything, lol. So, I thought I’d share the rare moments when I got starstruck with you all. The first time was in LA. Cole was working with Dre, so I’m in the lounge of his crazy studio facility with the rest of the Dreamville team. There are pictures of all type of great artist and people on the walls wearing Dre headphones. I’m working on a beat on my computer and Dre comes out and says whats up to me and asks me if i’m working on a beat. I just look up in shock, mumbling something like a lame and say “ye…yea…its an honor to meet you man…” He says he appreciates it and looks at my Beats by Dre headphones and says nice headphones.
The second time was also in LA. We were in NO ID’s studio while Cole was working on something for the album. Again I’m busy working on a beat in the lounge and Cole comes out and says to me, Omen I wanna introduce you to somebody. Common walks out and though I’m from Chicago and I’ve seen Common perform dozens of times, and my mother even used to do his mother’s hair, I was starstruck again lol. Outside of Nas, he was easily was my biggest influence. I related more to the things he said because of being from Chicago and the details of what he was saying were true to my surroundings. I tell him its an honor and how much he’s inspired me, but I keep it short so I don’t come off looking crazy. Cole tells him I’m from Chicago and about the song Enchanted. He says he’s gonna check it out and that was that.
Not often, do I get rattled or starstruck but these were some moments for me. I’m sure they won’t be the last.
Not an expert on Jazz at all, but its probably my favorite genre of music outside of Hip-Hop and R&B. For those in the mood.
A happy life is just a string of happy moments. But most people don’t allow the happy moment, because they’re so busy trying to get a happy life.
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This is inspiring and definitely true. Can’t count how many times I’ve forgotten to eat. Success is an obsession.
Do the hard stuff
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Do the hard stuff, because it is the fulfilling stuff. Do the hard stuff, because it brings out your best.
Yes, it’s a lot of work and a lot of trouble, frustrating and inconvenient. So spend a few minutes complaining about it if that will make you feel better.
Then, get over your reluctance, get past your resistance, and get to work on getting it done. Ramp up your determination, make the commitment, and dive in.
Soon you’ll be feeling how good it feels when you’re creating value that never existed before. Soon you’ll find yourself being carried along by the momentum of achievement.
Don’t merely embrace the challenges. Go out and look for the most meaningful and valuable ones.
Choose to do the hard stuff, finding delight in the efforts you’re able to make. And you’ll enjoy the richest, longest-lasting, most fulfilling rewards.
— Ralph Marston
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Voli - Look Up (prod. by Voli & Omen)
Incredible song by Voli that I had the pleasure of helping produce. Also, make sure to check out his new mixtape, In The Meanwhile here — http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/voli-in-the-meanwhile/
2003 Footage of Kanye in one of his classic rants. But, notice how everything he says came true.
“It is done unto you as you believe - Jesus “
benjamin button status.
“In my next life I want to live my life backwards. You start out dead and get that out of the way. Then you wake up in an old people’s home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, and then when you start work, you get a gold watch and a party on your first day. You work for 40 years until you’re young enough to enjoy your retirement. You party, drink alcohol, and are generally promiscuous, then you are ready for high school. You then go to primary school, you become a kid, you play. You have no responsibilities, you become a baby until you are born. And then you spend your last 9 months floating in luxurious spa-like conditions with central heating and room service on tap, larger quarters every day and then Voila! You finish off as an orgasm!”
—Woody Allen
NIGHTNIGHT by DEDDY
