Loretta's Boy, The Album

What's Up World,

                            It's been an EXTREMELY long time since I've blogged, and ALOT has been happening. I've moved back to FL from Los Angeles, and the most important thing is IM WORKING ON MY FIRST ALBUM. The name of it is Loretta's Boy. It'll be about growing up in hardships and making it out. Currently, I'm launching a Kickstarter page to fund the album. So what I need people to do is...go to the page...watch the video...and donate now! I have 26 more days to do $4550. I hope that you all are staying positive, and pushing towards a life that YOU believe in! 

                                                                  Much Love, 

                                                                                   Brentwood Slim

UnAware

                                                                             
What's Going On World,
                                   It's been forever. A lot is going on with me. I've recently started producing my own music, and just finished a photo shoot. It seems like this dream becomes more and more difficult each day, but I have faith in my purpose so I know great things are ahead. I just thought I would share this incredible video of a guy named Allen Stone performing an original song called "Unaware". Everything about it is great, from the writing to the arrangement. You'll be blown away. Promise!
                                                                               Til Next Time,
                                                                                                 Brentwood Slim

Circumstance

                                                                                         

What's Happening World,
                                        It seems like forever since we've connected. It feels good to be back though. I've just been working hard, staying positive, and believing. Does it feel like, the closer you get to your dream the more distractions come? It's like when you're right there, some circumstance attempts to trip you up. That's been my experience over the past month, but I have to encourage myself to STAY IN IT. Consider it this way. Your gift is bigger than you. There's hands you have to shake, lives you have to inspire, and most importantly a world that needs your voice. So FIGHT FOR IT!
                                                                               Wishing You the Best,
                                                                                                           Brentwood Slim

This Woman's Work

                                                                                           

What's Going on World,
                                   I had my first photo shoot today! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be,  and we walked away with some really great shots. I'm extremely excited about this upcoming year. Great things are going to happen. It's important to stay positive and continue to work hard. Speaking of working hard, I don't know many people who can match the work ethic of my good friend James Boyd. We went to high school together in Jax, and I've always had an admiration for his talent and dedication. With that said, I wanted to share on of his videos. I'm most impressed by his ability to isolate movement in the body, and how articulate it is. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
                                                                          'Til Next Time
                                                                                              Brentwood Slim

Over

                                                                                             

What's Going on World,
                                     It's been a LONG day today, however I'm still here for you all. I just wanted to share this video of the Berklee guys, again, doing yet another incredible arrangement. This time it's of Drake's song "Over." I really don't have much to say about it. You'll see.
                                                                                    Peace
                                                                                          Brentwood Slim

Corey Henry

                                                                                           

What's Going On World,
                                      It's been a really busy week. I've been preparing everything I need for this upcoming photo-shoot.  I hope life's been good to you. I just thought of one of my favorite videos that I'd like to share. It's of an organ player named Corey Henry. I can't begin to tell you how incredible, and inspirational it is watching this guy. I'm amazed that these kinds of gifts love in people. Enjoy it. Tell a friend about it.
                                                                                Til Next Time,
                                                                                                   Brentwood Slim

August Alsina

                                                                                                     

What's Happening World,
                                       I've just completed what seems like a very long shift at work, but I'm here. I was just on twitter and I came across a very gifted young man. He goes by the name of August Alsina,  from New Orleans. I just thought I would share a bit of his work, because it's definitely inspiration. I love the heart that's in his sound, which will only grow. So this is his cover of Lil Wayne's "How To Love." Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
                                                                               Peace
                                                                                     Brentwood Slim
                                                                   

HeartBeat

                                                                                               
What's Going On World,
                                     I've been listening to this song all day. It's called "Heartbeat" by Orlando Dixon. I had a previous post about the incredible work that he does. I love how smooth this record is. It kind of makes you want to get sexy and go out. Again, I'm looking forward to this kids future and the great work that awaits him. Hope you dig it.
                                                                      Peace,
                                                                               Brentwood Slim
                                                                                         

Role Model

                                                                                             

What's Happening World,
                                       I just thought I would share this video of David Banner, speaking on rappers being role models. I found it really interesting, his ideas of what people gravitate towards. Sex, Money, and fast cars. I wonder why? These subjects feel so common now, that it all kind of blends together. I'm a firm believer, that people need inspiration as much as they need club bangers. But it feels like positivity is looked over. What are your thought?
                                                                       Brentwood Slim

Bottoms Up

                                                                               
What's Going on World,
                                      So before I go to bed tonight, besides saying my prayers, I MUST share this video. It's an arrangement of Trey Songz's "Bottoms Up", by a group of guys who attend Berklee School of Music. Darion Ja'Von, Darek Cobbs, Rod Bonner, Anthony Nemhard, and George Parks. This is truly work that inspires me. I love that they didn't see it as an opportunity to show every trick that they knew, but to make a cohesive sound and choose the moments to come out of the groove. I'm looking forward to the future of these guys. Hope you enjoy it.
                                                              Peace,
                                                                     Brentwood Slim

Fear

                                                                                     

What's Up World,
                        I just thought I would share these words of wisdom today. It seems like sometimes the older we get, the easier it is to become bitter. Why harvest that "fear" when everyday you have an opportunity to do something great. Remember perfect love casts out fear. So you have to make a choice about how you want to live your life. From fear or from love. It's on you!
                                                                      Til Next Time,
                                                                                         Brentwood Slim
                                   

Caught Up

What's Going On World,
                                    I'm sorry, Again lol,  that we haven't connected in a week. I've been busy reading "Creating Passion Brands"by David Vinjamuri , as well as organizing my next move. I just want you all to know, to stay persistent. In whatever you do, consistency pays off. I also wanted to share this video. It's of my favorite drummer, Aaron Spears,  playing to Usher's song "Caught Up". He has such an incredible ability to go in and out of the groove, as well as really tasteful fills. Hope you enjoy.
                                                                             Til Next Time,
                                                                                                Brentwood Slim

Intentions

                                                                                         

What's Going on World,
                                 So it's been a few days, I know. You'll have to excuse my obession with this new book I got my hands on. It's called Twitter Power 2.0 by Joel Comm. Incredible read for those who are building brands. I want to speak on something that's been on my heart lately. I often ask myself  "why do I do what I do?"  WHY make music? WHY act? WHY sing? And it always comes down to something very simple. Because I love to do it. With whatever you do, if the money, the lifestyle, or the approval from others become the WHY, you'll never truly be happy. Do it because you love to do it. You'll be surpised at the impact.
                                                            'Til Next Time
                                                                           Brentwood Slim

Penelope

                                                                                           
What's Happening World,
                                     People ALWAYS ask me what's my favorite song, and I can never answer. I guess my love for music makes me appreciate just about everything. But if I had to choose, I would say my favorite song is Penelope by a group called Pinback. I heard this song for the first time in high school, and a couple of years ago I found out that it's actually about a dying fish. lol That's just a testament that WHATEVER you talk about, if it's from the heart, it transcends. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do.
                                                                                         Peace,
                                                                                                 Brentwood Slim

Pitch Black Milk

                                                                                     
What's Happening World,
                                   I thought I would shed some light on this incredible short film called "Pitch Black Milk". It's written, directed, and produced by Chriss Barkley who is an incredible up and coming producer. It deals with not accepting yourself for who YOU are, which is a very human thing to me. We all have individual gifts, unique talents, and eccentric ways of thinking but somehow compare ourselves to other people. Even down to wanting to look like someone else. I'm inspired by this work, because I'm constantly reminded that I have to be the best ME I can be.
                                                                      Enjoy,
                                                                             Brentwood Slim

INSPIRED

                                                                                         
What's Going On World,
                                     I heard a quote today that said, "Life is like a game of monopoly. No matter how many properties we buy or how many houses we build, at the end of the game "it all goes back in the box".   All we have ultimately are the relationships that we nurtured, the lives we impacted, and the ones that have touched us." This was just a reminder to me, that all the fly things that we love about life. Cars, Money, Clothes, Jewels, etc. We can't take it with us. It's important as artists, and as people that we leave our stamp on the world. That when we're gone our legacy lives. Hope it inspired you, as much as it did me.
                                                                          'Til Next Time
                                                                                             Brentwood Slim

Serenade

                                                                                   

What's Up World,
                            Yet another post. I ran across this video the other night, and it just so happens that I went to high school with this young lady. Her name is Farrin Sherelle, and she's an INCREDIBLE vocalist. I love how much control she possesses, and her overall clean sound. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her, and I consider this inspiration.
                                                                      Enjoy,
                                                                             Brentwood Slim

Change

                                                                                   


What's Up World,
                        Just want you all to know that Life Happens. Time changes, circumstances change, and ultimately the world around you changes. How you respond to these things, is what makes you Victorious or what sets you back. It's easy to become bitter, to be frustrated, and to doubt. Stay in it! Know that your purpose is unmatched, and discipline will carry you through.
                                                                             Peace
                                                                                    Brentwood Slim

Believing

                                                                                           

What's Up World,
                          I just thought it was about that time, to give you guys some original work. This is me doing a cover of Lupe Fiasco's "The Show Goes On". I actually wrote this song to myself as a reminder to keep grinding, even when the present circumstance looks bad. Now it's like my anthem, whenever I feel anything close to giving up. Hope you all dig it!
                                                                           Peace
                                                                                 Brentwood Slim

Sure Thing

                                                                             

What's Happening World,
                                        I just got off work, and I thought I would share one of my favorite videos right now. It's of an up and coming artist, named Orlando Dixon, who is extremely talented. He's doing a cover of Miguel's "Sure Thing", which I actually like more than the original song. I look forward to this kids future, because it's not often that we hear such an authentic sound.
                                                                                     Enjoy,
                                                                                            Brentwood Slim