Thailand

What peoples? Sorry I have not updated in over a week, but I was busy living life up in Thailand. I must say Bangkok is by far the craziest place I have ever been, and the island of Phuket is by far one of the most beautiful. What a contrast. I spent the first few days in Bangkok, which is the smelliest place on earth. It smells like sewage pretty much everywhere. Luckily the uniqueness of the city keeps your mind off it most the time. I went and saw the Grand Palace which was absolutely breathtaking. That whole building is priceless and a must see if you ever get to Thailand.
Also check out the floating markets, a bunch of markets which are on a big ass canal. Its pretty sick you don't even got to leave your canoe to get cool shyt. I can't really stress enough how crazy the city is though. ANYTHING GOES. Ping Pong shows (women shooting them out their...), Transvestites(be careful if you're ordering a prostitute) and anything you can think of goes on there. It's fukin insane.

It was also insane how me and my friends got treated there. We were like fuckin celebrities. Every show we went to they brought me and my friends up to rap/sing with them and the crowd loved us. it was sick. Once we got to Phuket, we all just relaxed for the next few days. No homo but I saw by far the prettiest sunset I can imagine there and there isn't much I can say to describe how nice the beaches were.

I will post some pictures later today for some visual evidence, just wanted to update you for now.

peace
-Rumorz-

Australian Music

Since I've spent that last 4 months in Australia, I figured it would be cool to put some of you people back in the states onto some Australian music. There is a lot of good shyt in the music scene here, both in the local scene along with on the mainstream level. The city im staying in Fremantle is basically a haven for artists and young musicians, and pretty much every bar u walk into will live live music, which im probably gonna miss more than anything...

But yea check out some of the dopest acts coming out of Australia:

Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd is perhaps one of the most talented musicians there are. He sings, plays guitar, drums, and the Didgeridoo practically all at the same time. He is had moderate success in America but not nearly the same love he has received in Australia. I was actually lucky enough to see him live at the Blue and Roots concert which was held here a few months back. The only way to get a true feeling of how talented this guy is would be to hear/see him play, so check out the link below of his appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show a while back.


Xavier Rudd on Jimmy Kimmel
This is just one of the sick performances you can find of him online....
Xavier Rudd's myspace

The Potbelleez

If you are a fan of House music, there is plenty of that Down Under as well. This group in particular has a song entitled "Don't Hold Back" which was by far the most popular song of the summer (our winter) here. I don't even like techno shit but after a while of hearing this song everywhere u go, it really grows on you...

Check out this video of them:
Don't Hold Back

The Potbelleez Myspace

The John Butler Trio
The John Butler Trio is actually coming straight out of Fremantle where I'm staying. These three guys are extremely talented, and like Rudd us a variety of strange instruments which you rarely see used in normal music ( Banjo, Cello etc...) If you are fans of Jack Johnson and guys like that than you will probably enjoy John Butler's music.

The Trio live

The John Butler Trio Myspace


These are just a few of the hottest acts coming out of Australia. As far as the rap scene goes, there really is a lacking of one. Thew few artists you will find in my opinion are no good. However, if you like the laid back chill music and a little bit of funk then Australia is booming with that type of shit.

Deff. check out these three and explore more of their stuff too!

-Rumorz-

The Best Worst Rappers

So I was listening to an old Birdman(Baby of cash money) song earlier today and it got me thinking about how many bad rappers there are. Not like 14 yr old white kid doing it because it's the latest trend bad, but like Single A baseball players on the same field as pros bad. Anyways, I figured I'd compile a list of the Best Worst Rappers in the game. Check it:

5. P. Diddy/Sean Combs/Puff Daddy-

So Yea, I don't know what's worse his rapping or his ability to stick with one rap name, but you can't hate Diddy. He's the best entrepreneur in the game (yes better then Jay Z) and pays all types of money for people to ghost write his stuff, and he still doesn't come hard. And hey, he always makes sure his albums aren't terrible, so I give him credit for that.

4. Mike Jones

This dude is fuckin' hilarious. I can't believe he got big by saying his phone number on his songs repeatedly, or yelling his name in weird ways. But shit, he makes me laugh whenever I hear him, I just wish he would come out with a really serious song. That would be funny shit. Regardless I think it's funny that some of the serious artists like Bun B will actually do tracks with this guy, so he gotta be doing something right.

3. Birdman/Baby

So yea he is pretty bad and Lil Wayne probably writes all his shit, but I don't really hate hearing him rap like some of the other guys on this list. He was at the forefront of the whole Bling Bling era back in the day, and shit, even old people know what 'bling' is now, not to mention he does more tracks with "the best rapper alive since the best rapper retired" then anyone, so props Birdman.

2. Fat Joe

I only ever initially liked Fat Joe because Big Pun, and now I only listen to him when he is on a track with Rick Ross/Akon/Lil Wayne etc... So I gotta say this guy knows the importance of putting himself with good company. He always has sick fuckin' beats and makes songs with good artists, but i dunno something about him is off. He isn't terrible but he just ain't good. I dunno. Next...

1. Snoop Dogg

Snoop is the fuckin' man. He is far superior than the other rappers on this artist, but I still wanted him up here cuz I wouldn't consider him a rapper. I think the best part about him is how is personality is so evident in his music. He's a 6.4 pothead who is smooth as hell and funny as fuck. What's not to love with Snoop? Not to mention besides Eminem I bet he is the only rapper your 65 year old grandmother would know, and THATS impressive...
Let me know what you think or if I missed anyone you believe is Better at being Worst or Worst at being Better or whateva....

Time to go get drunk.
PEACE

Updates

I figured before I got into a daily routine of different discussions on this site I'd give everyone a little update about what I've been doing for the last couple of months. Since Mid-February I've been studying abroad in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia. It has been fuckin' sick to say the least, dope live music, amazing bars, women, and weather. Sadly, I've had to do a little bit of schoolwork in between the partying, but fuck it, it's worth it to be here. I'm coming towards the end of my time here, and it's going to suck to go back, but at the same time, I can't wait to get back up in the studio.

Within that time New Era Ent. has came out with Takeover 2 featuring tracks by Me, $. Money, Roc and the whole New Era squad. I actually have not heard the final product, but most of the tracks I heard were on point, so I suggest getting a hold of a copy of that if you get the chance.

In terms of writing, I've been working on my second album which I've decided to call 'Crocodile Tears'. I already have about 10 songs recorded from before I came to Australia, and I've written a bunch more since I've been here, but I'm planning on having about 15 tracks of solid shit, so this summer I will be recording about 20 more songs and then cutting down the 30 tracks to the 15 hottest/most relevant for the album. I want to get more features on there from a few different artists I havn't worked with yet, but still want to get the usuals on there as well ( S.dot, Grafite, Roc etc...)

Anyways let me know what you think about the name Crocodile Tears or anything you feel like sharing, hit me up...

-Rumorz-

'Crying' lyrics

I've noticed a bunch of people looking for the lyrics to 'Crying', and so I'm hoping this post will lead them here. There may be a few mistakes in the lyrics I'm posting because I'm copying and pasting them from the original file I wrote them on, so there's probably terrible spelling and some of the words may be different due to me improvising a little in the studio... Enjoy

verse 1:
Just take a second
Let me tell u why Im deep in Depression
Hope Im gettin thru to you
Hope u gettin the Message
'Cuz i aint gettin thru to you
I just left u a message
I Tried six times already that makes this Number 7
...Aint pickin up the phone,
I know u feelin all alone
But im Here for you homie
I just want that to be known
I aint there wit u Homie
But i care for u homie
and...
Kno u better when im near to u homie
yea..
Aint deserve none of that
Wish i could take sum of that
Pain off your shoulders when i feel u bout to break ya back
Strainz gettin colder i just want to see u thru
But thats no excuse, Only so much i can do
There was times i seen the problem, i just turned the other cheek
Maybe if i had spoken up u wouldnt be in so deep
and i kno it aint my fault, but i gotta take the blame
Im tryna make the change but it'll never be the same
so im...

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im so sorry so this is my apology...

i'll help u thru this homie just follow me..

And i kno it aint my fault, but i gotta take the blame

im Tryna make the change but itll never be the same
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Verse 2:
Im chillin sittin lookin out my window at the Raindrops
Wonderin whens the Pain Stop
Can i catch a break God?
Sometimes its easy not to embrace God
I cant take it, its easier just to hate God
So thats why I aint prayin for no miracle
U want something bad enuff, U wont see the Obsticalz
im there by ur side.. Helpin makin tha change for u
I play the butterfly I turn ugly to beautiful
When times got tough, u was turnin to the drugs
u was just a troubled kid man u aint give a fuck
I was rollin' outta bed, u was rollin up a blunt
U hadda problem ur solution was to light one Up..
U was givin up..Sheddin Tears.. nose stuffed Up
I didnt kno if it was 'cuz cried or coke u sniffed up
u always fucked up..It was weird when u was sober
U ignored me when i told ya u should do wut u suppose to now ya

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im so sorry so this is my apology...

i'll help u thru homie just follow me..

And i kno it aint my fault, but i gotta take the blame

im Tryna make the change but itll never be the same
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Verse 3:
U just wana sleep, u just sit n close ya eyes
Cuz the second u awake, u aint wana be alive
Cuz u think about ya fate. that u cant even take..
U aint goin for the ride, u just wana hit the brakes
u wana just wana get outside, put on music and u vibe
but the second that it off, u goin to realize..
U just back where u started.. all tha pain n strife
and u put every single little thing into this life
and for What..!? u aint even gettin shyt out of it..
i dont blame u for wantin to get tha fuk out of it..
But i kno u better then that, u kno u better then that..
you've been thru the worse theres only better from that...
So Hold ON.. im knownin ull hold on..
and go on.. only can only do it for so long..
and i kno it aint my fault, but i gotta take the blame
Im tryna make the change but itll never be the same
so im dyin



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im so sorry so this is my apology...

i'll help u thru this homie just follow me..

And i kno it aint my fault, but i gotta take the blame

im Tryna make the change but itll never be the same
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So Yea, hopefully this will be seen by all the people who want to know the lyrics, and if anyone has any other songs they would like the lyrics to, get at me and i'll see what I can do.

Adios.
-RZ-

New Blog: Souled Out Show

Wutup? This is my new brand new blog I just started up called Souled Out Show. This will hopefully help out anyone who wants updates on my {Rumorz} music and let people know my thoughts on the world of music. I don't expect a big response right away, but I hope to build up the blog and get people thinking and commenting and all that shit. Enjoy.

A little about the name Souled Out Show, one thing you will notice if you listen closely to my music along with the titles of the songs/albums and shit I do, I love puns and word play.Having a good catchy title is cool but I like to make sure there is some substance besides just something that sounds "cool". Therefore, I picked Souled Out Show since this blog is about Rumorz as an artist, the music along with the person. The term 'Sold out' along with a 'Sell out' is used usually to describe a person who sacrifices their love for doing something in order to become more popular or earn more money, but spelling it this way gives it new meaning how ones music is coming from their soul...bla bla corny maybe don't like it then fuck it too bad...but shit sounds good to me.

I'm going to get more shit up soon including a few pics and the lyrics to Crying which everyone keeps searching for online.

PEACE