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So I know my southern people know about Trae Day. Whether its ones in the past of the upcoming event you see in the flyer I’ve put on here. It seems the event isnt without controversy and thats a real shame for something thats done with good intentions. Trae started the event a few years ago with the idea of bringing popular artists, sports stars and celebrities to the children of communities who dont get as much of a chance to interact with them due to high ticket prices and economics. He wanted to let them meet people they admire or emulate and give them a chance to see they’re real people and present a positive message about community involvement, staying in school and being positive.

So with all that said theres been controversy from last year where a shooting happened near the end of the event or just after in which 6 people were shot. That begins the story of where the problems began and currently still are. Trae of course was in no way involved in the shooting and neither were 99.9% of the people who attended, yet the stereotypes and media culture that exist around hip hop has put the blame on everyone there. They portray things as though this never happens at other types of music related events, however it does. We can admit there is a bit of a gun culture and street culture with much of hip hop. However hip hop doesnt have a monopoly on violence as there are more than enough drunken fights and problems at rock n roll events or whatever other event.

There are almost always going to be problems made by a few troublemakers who want to ruin the good for everyone else. It happens everywhere, not just hip hop. Its unfortunate that with hip hop it tends to come in the form of shootings. Speaking with Trae I know that he doesnt encourage this with his music or message and does what he can to make sure its a safe community environment and event. He and I spoke as I commented about Waka Flocka being part of the event and how I didnt feel he fit the spirit of what was happening. He explained to me man to man how the artists he brings in are relevant to the audience he’s presenting them to and how they would not ever be allowed to present a negative message. In fact I think if an artist like Waka Flocka was able to speak to the kids directly along with his music it would give him a good chance to explain its entertainment and that he doesnt encourage people to do what he’s expressing in his music, its just a story of the streets.

We cant allow the media to dictate what hip hop culture is, we need to dictate it to them and show them the positive influence it can have. We have to support putting a message along with the music and do it all the time. Trae knows he’s in a big battle with the media, sponsors pulling out, artists withdrawing, venues declining to host his event, but he’s in a battle for the right thing and we all should support that. I support what Trae Day is about and what he’s trying to do. I made my opinion known and its respected, but I respect the rebuttal he gave me personally and it makes sense. We have to fight back against popular media, tv, radio and present a positive role and image for what hip hop is along with the reality based stories it can tell of the streets. Theres no doubt its more popular than ever and this is our chance to push back and define it instead of allowing them to define it for us!

So it’s been a minute and I haven’t updated a lot while I’ve been out away from home. I’m still out here and seeing more of these people everyday that just want to be someone so bad that they’ll do or say anything. Are those of you that visit the site really interested in drama, gossip, rumors and random rants on bullshit like I see everywhere else on the net? Is that what the people really want to see?

Everyday it’s a new blog and yet it’s the same old bullshit. Everyone wants to share their opinion on some fake rap beef or who’s fucking and sucking who and they need their own blog to do it apparently. I guess I missed the boat on this one because I’m into real hip hop not bullshit and so I try to share with you some shit you haven’t heard or seen yet. That results in me saying less more often than I want to.

So tell me what do you really want to see or hear on here.

Alright so I stayed out of it for a minute but today Ricky Ross hopped on the ‘Window Seat’ track from Erykah Badu that’s generating so much drama in the media right now. That gives it a little more southern flavor and an opportunity for me to post it here as it now fits better within the southern rap theme. Maybe a few of you missed it but just the past week Erykah has gotten herself a lot of attention for the guerilla style street video she shot for this track in downtown Dallas. If you havent seen it already its for the nudity as well as the violent image of her being gunned down near the spot where Kennedy was assasinated.

I’d have to say its a shame that more people dont understand her imagery or reasons for making a statement like this. The media is always looking for something to grab on and ride to sensationalize and do little to bring out the real message. I know Badu has always been a conscious type of artist and even though her music has never really been great to my ears I respect artists that are doing something and saying something with a message. Its clear that a lot of people are going to miss the message on this but there are a few of us out there that get it. Its up to us to spread it around and explain it to others.

There really is a group mentality in this country, as well as the world. Its the reason I’ve got the words Straight Jacket tatted on my arms as well. People who are individuals and not part of group thought, trends or identities often end up being viewed as crazy or something worse. So its with that I made my statement in putting a permanent “Straight Jacket” on my arms to show my individuality and to accept being labeled as crazy for being an individual. I embrace it and so does Ms Badu. I respect that and hope some of you learn from it and take it yourself and run with it. Stop being trendy and set trends, stop worrying about everyone else and do you, stop being part of the group and be an individual, an original not an imitation.

So I scanned my email box this morning looking at some of the stuff I’ve been sent in the past week or so and some of what just came in and guess what I find. I find that a lot of people send me the same shit they already sent someone else weeks ago. Now I dont mind if you’re trying to get your shit put on every place you can, you want to get heard and I cant hate you for that. The thing is artists dont really have anything organized and they kind of fly by the moment. If your shit was sent out to others 2 or 3 weeks ago and sometimes more, why didnt you send it to everyone at the same time?

So basically I deleted most everything that was in there and decided that today would be April Fools TrillSouth style because the other 364 days out of the year these lames are playing an April Fools joke on us with the bullshit they call music. Today I wont be posting any music, even if its something I like it will be coming tomorrow and the days after. My April Fools joke is not posting the bullshit that these people are trying to pass over us as music and expecting us to support or pay for it. They’re fucking us every other day of the year so today we stay free!

Man I see that MTV Jams is running a Texas Day and its really about time, but just one day is a small gesture if you ask me. How can you really cover the history, past, present and future of such a large state in just one day. I dont really think it can be done and I know a lot of artists will be left out, as well as DJ’s, websites like mine one of the few actually based in Texas and putting on independent Texas shit almost every other day. But there will be a lot of people who arent part of the cool kids and not get in on the spotlight as brief as it might be. So Im saying whats up to all the people who support this independent Texas hip hop in various ways especially the fans and people who actually pay for their music. Im saying come back to TrillSouth and add us to your bookmarks because you’ll find plenty of new music, independent people who are out there and trying to get their voice heard. We dont do the bullshit politics here, the cool kid groups and trendy bullshit. We’re straight to the music, the videos and the movement that hip hop is and you really be about hopefully with a message.

So thanks for visiting TrillSouth, tell a friend and come back because it’s Texas Day almost every other fucking day on here, not just one day a year or every few years! Shoutout to everyone getting the recognition they deserve, here, there and everywhere. Support real hip hop not bullshit and the people who are trying to exploit us for the moment while we’re on.

What up people Im back to get a little serious with you this time. You know I get that way once in a while when I’ve got something to say. Thats much like the man who had something to say with his words and through his music. Im talking of course about Pimp C as today its been 2 years since his passing and I say Long Live the Pimp.

I appreciate seeing all the people that say RIP Pimp C and there are plenty of you on here and Twitter as well as all over the internet sharing that sentiment. But we say Long Live the Pimp with our actions and not just our words and you can believe thats the way he would have wanted it. So when you’re celebrating the life of the man today, listening to a little of his music or some classic UGK think about making it more than a one time, one day thing. Get out there and live Trill, thats true and real for those of you that still dont know. Dont just say RIP Pimp C because you see others saying it or you saw it on tv, read about it on the net, say it on Twitter and then go on the next day to living in a fraudulent, trendy and hypocritical way.

Long live the pimp and live your life with a plan, purpose and a message to share. Do something bigger than just you and then the legacy of Pimp can live through you.

Damn whats good people I see we got another rapper in the news who caught himself a case and now some jail time. Today Gucci Mane is the news, the other day it’s Boosie and there are plenty to come before and after them. I got news for you though, that so called rap music street cred you got isnt going to buy you friends when you’re behind bars. You’re not supposed to be living your raps out but the problem is a lot of these guys and I dont mean these two specifically. A lot of them never really did the shit they rap about, then they get on, get a little money and a bigger ego and they throw it away. Ask Gucci if he’d be willing to give a bunch of that feature money in exchange for not going to jail right now. I think he’d give it up easily.

So really though its time to learn from those that came before you. If you did some shit back in the day and you got on and started rapping. Then its time to start moving away from that shit especially if you start getting some money. Dont carry your own weed if you feel you have to smoke. Dont carry your own gun unless you’re doing it legally. Money can buy you a lot of shit but it cant buy you common sense.

Until you get rich I know maybe you’re doing a little of what youve got to do and Im not going to advocate that shit but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. But after you get on, and are getting that money try not being a dummy, get a message and do something for your people.

Many of you might have missed SouljaBoy’s little rant on his Twitter account the other day and I was really just laughing and not going to say much about it. You might have noticed I quit talking about dude already and he bores me. But then in the midst of his rant about the haters and people telling him what to do he decided to talk about the ‘crackers’ as he called us. Now he’s erased it and tried to go on and even gave a little fake half ass apology but really you know what it is.

I just thought I’d let you know the type of ‘cracker’ that I am for all the fuck boys and dummies that read this shit today. Many of you forgot what TrillSouth is and still dont know what the fuck it is. I dont give a fuck if you’re a superstar or a nobody with a song, you dont get better treatment or a better chance at being talked about. What gets you the chance to be on the site, a part of the site or anything else is just being real. Do what you say you’re going to do and be serious about your biz.

I dont try to value my opinion above everyone else and decide whats on here because of what I like. In fact I dont like most of your shit, and you probably dont like me. Who cares we dont need to be best friends and call each other and have long conversations to do biz. If you’ve got a product that you believe in and want to share it, just be real with me and I’ll put it on thats never a problem. But Im also the kind of ‘cracker’ thats going to remember some shit you said or did or how you acted even when you might think Im not paying attention. I dont call people out by names usually because thats too simple and dumb. But my memory is as long as the bullshit coming out of the industry these days and it always comes back around. So really thats what kind of ‘cracker’ I am. Im your friend if you’re genuine and Im your worst enemy even when Im quiet and you think I forgot that sideline bullshit you tried to pull. Ill smile and hit you in your back and step on you when the right time comes.

So send me your music and get at me on here and indepedent artists get on DigiTrill and get a personal page to up your music, vids, pics and blogs about your mixtapes and shows and let people know that you’re serious about your business.

I noticed SouljaBoy posted this clip up on his YouTube account and I listened and thought you might want to as well. I know I’ve said plenty of bad things about his music but not so much him most of the time and I still dont hate him for getting money. There are way better reasons to not like what he does, but still we’re in America so its just an opinion. Listen to what Jay Z has to say and you’ll realize even though SouljaBoy apparently didnt that he’s got him figured out a little. I dont think Soulja realized this statement isnt a total comment, maybe its sort of like what they call a backhanded compliment.

It seems more than a few people have trouble figuring out the method to my madness from time to time so Im going to give you a little insight and it has a lot to do with people and their insecurities. See I talk a lot of shit at times and do it with generalizations and usually dont name any names and point it directly at a person. You might think I have a specific person in mind but most of the time I dont. Most of the time I’m just throwing it out there and letting people expose themselves via their insecurities.

For example I might say something about some lame trendy shit that I see people doing without having anyone in mind and then people who are insecure about being one of those lame trendy fucks will speak up and defend themselves. You’ve now shown me your weakness and that you’re insecure about something that you’re doing. I definitely wasnt thinking about you specifically, but you thought I was because you’re worried about how people view you and you’re insecure. Well you’ve made it more entertaining for me. If i was thinking of someone specific I’d name them and I have often done that with someone like SouljaBoy when I thought he was on some bullshit. But most of the time I dont give shout outs because I want to give you a chance to expose yourself and I want to give others the same chance.

If I call one person out then everyone can focus on them. I dont really have much of an agenda against any individuals regardless of what people might think. I’d just rather play with the minds of the people who have huge insecurities and let them dive headfirst into the shit. Why expose one person at a time when you can let multiple people do it themselves. It’s really more of a mind game and strategy more than anything else so ask yourself something. When someone makes a generalization do you a lot of time assume they’re talking about you, do you have a tendency to think others are talking about you, do you really believe you’re the center of everyone elses attention? Or really do you have some huge insecurities that you’re hiding and you put up a tougher front than is really truly you?

Im sure some of you will read this and think Im talking about you. I could say that Im not but that would ruin the fun, so am I talking about you?