Hey Saints
It's been a little while since I've posted anything on the journal as I have been in the trenches just doing the damn thing...You wanna know hard work?  Release a CD independently!!!  The work never stops but I am very pleased to report that it is worth every minute and every sacrifice.  Rocketlove34 is off to a great start by selling out at a few retailers before the street date.  Thank you so much to all of you that have shown your support by buying a few copies and spreading the love and music.  I can never thank you enough.  I got alot of things in the works and I will keep you all posted as it happens.

With Sincere Love,
Dex

Hey Saints

I am so late on this but I had the pleasure of meeting two super talented women a couple of weeks ago.  First and foremost I finally got an opportunity to meet Lina.  You might remember a past post where I declared her as my new favorite singer...Well it is now official.  Lina is just the sweetest and coolest person.  We got a chance to talk breifly about the state of alternative indie soul.  She is the real deal guys.  I am definitely going to feature her on the relaunch of indiesoul.com

The second diva was the one and only Cindy Lauper.  Ok I grew up listening to all of her music so it was really cool to meet her and tell her how I feel about her music.  She is so damn cool it's not even funny and for anyone that didn't know....Cindy sounds as great as ever.  She did a jam session with the band at Coda and she turned it out yall...  I will continue to keep you guys posted from the field.

With Love,
Dex

Hey Saints
Damn...It's been a while since I've posted in the journal...so much to catch you all up on.  I am ridiculously happy right now with the completion of the new album.  It is finally done and being manufactured at the pressing plant as I post.  Wow man, two years of my blood, sweat and tears.  I am so nervous about this one because I am the sole producer/executive producer and that means that I must take full credit good or bad.  It's what I had to do because in the music business investment=input and I needed to declare my total creative freedom and independence.  I will let you guys decide because after all I only answer to you.  It is going to be a rip-roaring ride from this point kids....Hang in there with me guys...We gon' do the damn thing.....

Abundant Love,
Dex

Hey Saints
I am finally at the final stages of production on the new album.  I know that you have heard this before but I really mean it this time.  It takes just a little bit longer when you are 100% self- financed and self- produced.  I have no regrets at all my friends.  All eyes are on me this time and I want to make you all proud.  Ok!! so I have a new favorite artist right now...Her name is Lina and I think that she is incredibly unique, talented and just plain hott.  check her out at lina-music.com  That is all for now kids but I will be back soon with big news.  stay safe and spread love!

Love,
Dex

Hey Saints,

Well I feel like such a loser for not writing in my journal for a couple months...But I feel instead of boring you guys to tears, I will just post when I have something to say.  I am on cloud nine right now because I have regained my focus.  I finally caught my song "Crush" on Music Choice after being told by you guys for months that it was in rotation.  This is like hearing your song on the radio for the first time except that several million people around the country are hearing vs- just your local town.  I asked the universe for sign that I am on the right path for my life and this was just the encouragement I needed to stay the course and pursue my passion to the fullest.  If that was not enough, I think that perhaps I have just produced a new song that just may help me break through to some next level of success with my music.  I am extremely close to finishing the new album and I am also working on a little independent documentary as well.  I try to get involved in as many creative projects as possible.  I am most alive when I am creating anything.  I am learning patience which has been a very hard lesson but I feel that one of these days I might just make it...

Abundant Love & Thanks

Dex

Hey Saints
Thanks so much to all of you that came out to see me at Kenny's this past friday.  It was my first show of the year and the first show with my new band.  I was completely wound up and all nerves on the day of the show.  My allergies were the worst ever all week but took a turn for the worst on friday morning when I started to sound like the late great Barry White.  The show must always go on and so it did.  I gave it my best shot kids but I should have definitely called in sick.  I couldnt focus...my mic kept dropping out...I forgot the second verse of one of the songs...But I made the best out of it and I decided to forgive myself for not being perfect.  I am so tough on myself all the time but I am learning that some things are just out of your control.  However, the show was a big success because ALOT of folks came out to see me and it was so great to see so many people showing so much love.  I am very excited because one of the lovely guest at fridays show has offered me a sweet gig at an exclusive art gallery soiree where I will play an intimate acoutic jazz/soul set.  I predict that this will be the best gig ever.  I love scaled down intimate sets  because  it really focuses on my songwriting which is my pride and joy.  Also I may be playing at a new venue in Harlem.  I'm working out the details now but I will keep you all posted.  Until then...

peace and abundant love,
Dex

Hey saints,

I finally got a chance to see Rahsaan Patterson live at BB King's spot last week.  WOW, i always had much respect for Rahsaan but once you see him live, you really feel the power of his artistry.  It was a really great show and a rather interesting side show...Rahsaan is one of those artist that many other artist come out to see.  I can only hope that in this crazy ass music business that you all don't see me making a damn fool out of my self in public.  I won't name names but there was another well known artist that made quite a spectacle.  I guess it pays to be nice when you're sober so that people are kind when you are not (:

Much Love,

Dex

Hello Saints...

The unimaginable happened to me this week.  My engineer calls me up and says his computer crashed and he lost several of the live performances and final mixes on the new album.  You just want to die when you hear something like this.  People please learn from my mistakes...always have multiple back-ups.  I'm okay now but I completely flipped out.  Fortunately I had the majority of my material backed-up and it won't hold up the production any longer than I have

Off Topic....I just heard some new material from American Idol Jennifer Hudson...WOW that girl has some pipes on her.  I don't watch American Idol so this was my first time hearing her sing.  She got robbed big time...Fantasia is really good as well but this girl is it and she seems to have a good business sense which she will need to swim with those music industry sharks....

much love,

dex

I want to start my first journal entry with a big thank you to everyone for all the support.  Thanks for making "Soul Stories" a big underground success for me.  I am working my ass off in the studio on this new project and trying to do great work. In general, this is going to be one hell of a year man.  A new album, a hot new band, a new publicist...I'm trying to do the damn thing yall.  I think that everyone reaches a point in their lives when you have to step up your game and go to the next level.  Please come on back and check me out from time to time.  I have alot to say.

abundant love...

 Dex