Marcy Chin Doing Things: “When Again”

When again? Right now! The sultry sing-jay Marcy Chin has released yet another sizzling single to entice the ears of diehard Dancehall fans. The newest release is a cover of veteran Dancehall artiste Tiger’s 90s hit "When" with a fresh twist from Chin. The song, which was produced by Ward 21’s Kunley McCarthy possesses the raw and edgy Dancehall beat that Jamaicans know and love under the distinctive and fluid vocals of Chin. “When Again” was released on April 5, 2014 under the Wiletunes Label and is currently available on iTunes. 

Marcy Chin is living proof that Dancehall is not dead. With her raw passion and undeniable talent, she is a force to be reckoned with. “Dancehall needs a facelift and I’m going to start by resurrecting the better part of the nineties”, stated Chin on why she decided to do the cover. “I’m very inspired by the core days of Dancehall and my style is deeply rooted in the eighties and nineties so I felt it was only right I paid tribute to that era with a song as simple, warm and as fun as Tiger’s.”

Other singles from the Badabadagang member include “Body Able”, “The Bounce"  and "No Time For Games"  on the infamous Dutty Fowl Riddim. Her current mixtape “Sex, Gunz and Smoke” can be heard and downloaded from SoundCloud or YouTube.

Find Marcy: 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaGoGD_VIc 

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/marcy-chin/id571543277

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcychinmusic?ref=hl

No Friends In Business

I have been out of the blogging game for a minute but I came across something this morning that started that fire once more.

Ok so after reading this post---> http://www.trishreda.com/blog/so-this-just-happened/3541/  it became even more clear to me how these big companies operate. We all know that businesses are always looking for the best way to "save a dollar" but at the same time they want the best quality of everything. Even if you are a small man, you should always be WILLING to pay people for their services. Let them tell you "it's okay, I'll do it for free or x amount" but don't ever try to short change or swindle someone.

I have been in the situation before where I've been short changed for work that I put in. The first part of the problem is that the person or organization who wants your services doesn't always know the value of what you have to offer. And that's fine. If you're not in the business I half the time don't expect you to know how much it costs. However, a lot of them don't care. If you are going to take someone's services, I think you should at least do your research to see what the value of everything is before you state what you will and will not pay. Don't insult the person's intelligence either. The aforementioned post clearly shows how a lot of big companies think. They think "okay I can just promise this person to be associated with us and they should be grateful". But hold up though, promises don't pay bills. A promise cannot put food on the person's table.

Unfortunately, it is not only big companies that do this. There are micro, small and medium enterprises who operate the same way, stepping on people and their skills in order to please a client, save money or get out of paying completely. Very recently I did some work for someone and when we initially had the discussion, I advised of fees etc and everything was fine. The mistake I made however was not putting that in writing but trust me when I say a lesson has been learned. I usually put everything down on paper and the one time I neglected to do so, I was taken advantage of.

Anyway, I went ahead and put in work but was surprised to see that when I sent my bill, I was greeted with disrespect and negative energy. The level of "don't give a shit" that was present was enough to drive even Ghandi to anger. If you know me well enough you know that I have no patience or tolerance for bull especially when I'm working. I don't like people, I don't care about personalities, I just want to see words and numbers. I'm not ashamed to say that I now have no friends when it comes to business and I intend to keep it that way. As young people we often make the mistake that because you "know" this person, they wont do you wrong. No. They are the first to wrong you when money and business is involved.

I wont get into who it was and what was said but the bottom line is I, like many other freelancers and artists, was used. If you are someone with a talent or a skill, be weary of those who want nothing more than to use up all they can get. For free. Never assume they have your best interest at heart and never put out 90 before you know if you can even get 10. Always put everything in writing and make sure they and you are very clear on the terms of an agreement. There is nothing more disappointing than putting your all into something and getting not even so much as recognition. Business is a rough playground, always have helmets and band-aids handy.

Until I find something else to ramble on about;

One love.

Looper

Before you flip, I know when you see the title, you're like "this chick is doing a spoiler". No, I'd never do that to you. I'm just writing something about me this time - like I'm that interesting but yeah, you care. Anyway..... There are a lot of instances in life that you wish you could go back and change just so you could avoid the bloody aftermath. I used "bloody" in a strictly figurative sense. Please don't kill anyone. The crime rate is terrible. Moving on! By now everyone would have done something in life they've grown to regret or wanted a "do-over"(I know I have) and wish they could change it. But think of this, (I know I started my sentence with a conjunction, and what?)...if you went back and changed it, you'd mess the world up. I will always say and can never stress enough that no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should. Everything happens for a reason and as such humankind will have to live with regret or risk total world destruction. The smallest change in the Universe's design can have the biggest ripple effect and sometimes completely changing one's destiny. I'd wanna go back though. Go back and UNDO, UNMEET, UNKNOW and UNFRIEND some people - as I'm sure a lot of you want to do - but these people and actions/decisions without question make you the person you are now. The sunny side of regret? That stuff builds character and teaches lessons so as sucky as it is, regret and the inability to change the past is a necessary evil.

It's just Twitter.....Or is it?

I've been ot of commission with this writing thing for a minute, but for fear of going insane...and being bored...and the fact that insomnia is rampant I decided to do something tonight. We all know what Twitter is. It is THE social network that has singlehandedly taken over people’s lives. Just when we were getting bored, a wild Twitter appears. In the animal kingdom- which is what I’ll be calling the Internet in this post – the one with the most views, hits, touches, fondles or whatever you want to call it, is the Lion. Started off as innocent and a way to interact with friends, little Twitter grew rapidly and pranced wildly along the plains. I’ve seen predator become prey and prey become predator. I think one day, they’re all just going to up and eat each other…and I’ll be up in a tree, watching same unfold, eating some fruit, with my shades on. There are some people who take Twitter way too seriously. I know your life revolves around it and all, but would it kill you to take your head out of your ass? “I have more followers than you”. “Nobody’s RT’ing you” “You can’t spell”. While everyone is entitled to their opinion and is free to object anyone else’s, there are others who really need to shut the hell up. After all, it’s just Twitter. Or is it? Let me share: I recently unfollowed someone who shall remain nameless, who I’m sure will see this post and get all in their feelings with their fragile self BUT if you know me well enough, you’ll know that not one eff is given. Anyway, seeing that I am of the view that no one is obligated to anyone else on the internet (or life in general), I went ahead and clicked that unfollow button. People are always like “don’t like what I tweet? Then UNFOLLOW. (So why you mad though?) It’s all champagne and strawberries until you search your follower list and not see someone who was there before. - BY THE WAY, in all that is good and holy… WHO THE HELL DOES THAT? What I’m getting at is….since it’s not such a big deal…and you don’t give a hoot…and “the unfollow button is there”, why is it such a big deal when someone clicks it? They tolerate you in real life, they’re civil but you just can’t chill. Stay mad. It’s not even just my situation, I’ve seen it happen countless times. Y’all didn’t get this mad over Facebook. What’s so new now? THEN….there are those people who have zero personality outside of Twitter. All sorts of mess to say, so much LULZ, best stories. Meet them in real life? CRICKETS. THAT’S NICE EEH… Then cyber bullies. Nothing to do? Read a book. Take care of your skin. Lose some weight. Learn to spell. There are much more productive things one may do with their time. Baddest thing in the animal kingdom, then when a bigger animal pounces….everybody bawl cree.I don’t really care about being blocked, unfollowed, refollowed and then blocked again. As long as my dinner is present, I am okay. Matter of fact….. *walks to kitchen*

New Beginning

This post will be a little more personal than the others. While I won't tell you every detail, I'm sure if you pay attention you'll be able to put two and two together.

The past 2 years have been very rough for me. I've been through a lot. I've endure, I've ignored and I've pulled through. 2010 was more challenging on the social and educational side. In the middle of a college education, having a part time job and full time boyfriend wasn't exactly easy but being the person I am, I managed to juggle them all. 2010 was ROUGH.

Though many people might not have realized the impact it had on me, Patti's death really put a lot of things into perspective. It taught me a lot, as painful as it was. It showed me that life is as short as it is long and you should love while you can. God took her away from us in the middle of a budding friendship and ever since then I vowed I would never allow anything to stop me from expressing how I feel about someone. I mean, being unsure of your place in someone's life when you die isn't exactly comforting. I used to be very closed off. Very rigid and that was how I coped.

On the other hand, 2011 has brought wonderful people into my life, and while I'm still weary of some I welcome the others with open arms. I've never cared much for people and their feelings. From as far back as I can remember I was very careful with who I show myself and my emotions to. I admit, there were times when I would slip up and be affectionate to the wrong people but I'm glad. If it wasn't for them, I probably would not have known as much as I know now.

The past year was more challenging on the relationship side. Friendships fell apart, I went single and family wasn't exactly amazing. I gave myself to people, probably more than I should have and they took advantage of it. Some of it was expected. Some of it slapped me in the face. All of that was just a lesson I guess, to still be careful even though I should give everyone the benefit of the doubt. My ego has been bruised, my pride trampled on and my patience wore thin. If you really know me, you'd know I'm not a person that likes to wait around. For anything. I'd rather figure it out quickly than waste my time. I HATE WASTING MY TIME.

Towards the end of 2011, I completely let my guard down. As far down as I'd ever let it. I screwed up, broke my own rules and I'll never do that again (unless I know it's worth it). I put effort into things, I was "nice". Don't be fooled by the rough exterior, loud mouth and crass behaviour. I am disgustingly soft. But I'm also strong. You can never really know what's going on with me unless I say so, I always try to wear a smile. Sometimes, fake but a smile nonetheless. I've been destroyed but it's up to me to fix it. I cannot depend on anyone else. Nobody else can MAKE me happy. I'll start over. Rewind. Then change a few parts. After all, I am my own remedy.

2012, Hear me roar!

Necessary Instant Remedy

There are times in life when one is faced with a plethora of decisions. While it is customary for one to make it through school, get an education, settle down in a good job, get married and all that jazz; is it necessarily the route that everyone is destined to take? Maybe its just me, but I find that apart of growing up is being allowed to make decisions that benefit you. What if what's customary, doesn't work for you? It may not necessarily be the best decision in someone else's eyes but it works for you.

I'm a huge fan of travel and new cultures and I feel I'm at the point in my life where I need a change of environment. Sometimes that is all one needs in order to grow and shape themselves. I hate being stuck at one point for too long. It makes me severely uncomfortable. Not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. My thirst for knowledge and my love of art and fashion are some things that help me to cope nowadays.

Contrary to popular belief, I've been unhappy for a very long time. It has nothing to do with one specific person or one specific situation, but has to do with years of experience. Yes, I agree that I am indeed young but there are copious amounts of experiences that I would trade for something else. Then again, these same experiences are what made me who I am, nuh true? And you have to endure the storm before you can have the sunshine. (Terribly cliche', I know. LOL)

I'm a firm believer of the fact that true happiness lies within. I have turned to many things to make me happy but after a while these things lose the ability to lift my spirits. What I'm about to do now is focus on ME. I've been trying to do that for quite some time now but someone or something always gets in the way. I tend to put other people's happiness over my own but what has that done for me? Where have I been left? Right here. At the same spot.

While I'm still unhappy and I can't necessarily put my finger on what's bothering me, I'm fully 100% comfortable with myself and being in my own skin. I have met great people that have brought out the best and I've met shitty people who have brought out the worst in me, but at the end of the day I'm still me. Who are you?

Stop. Think about it.

Right about now we're gonna talk about those people that have soooo many haters. Everybody's out to get them. Listen up, people who think highly of themselves. Nobody cares about you. You might be a little interesting or a lot...depending on how you look at it but at the same time that's no excuse to act as if you're above people. I mean really, we all eat, shit and bleed, yeah? You're not that awesome. Regardless of the fact of how awesome you may think you are (ok I won't knock some people cuz they really are awesome. Shoutouts to y'all!) not everybody is in love with you. Shit, sometimes a nigga don't even wanna be your friend.

Daily I am approached by people and whether interesting or not I try not to be mean. When you really look at it, you never can tell who you'll have to call on for a favour one day. You never know who's gonna end up being your shoulder to cry on or even your damn boss. Everybody wants someone to do something for them so why treat people like shit?

Talking to a pretty good friend of mine today I realized that very odd situations can yield very beautiful friendships. I was never one to acknowledge her but as time went by I opened up and saw that she was a beautiful soul that was simply misunderstood. And now, NOW we're so close. I'm not saying to go out there and friend every stranger you see, but be courteous. Yo, even if you don't like them too much you can still acknowledge them. Now before you get your panties in a bunch, shut the fuck up and notice that I said "acknowledge" and not "be a hypocrite". Being a hypocrite and being civil are two completely different things.

I've long accepted the fact that not everybody will love me. Hell, lots of people won't even LIKE me but that's their issue. I had an epiphany recently....well maybe not epiphany, I was way too drunk to remember everything, really.

(NOTE: Alcohol is great. Drink, drink, hooray!)

Everybody in my life is there for a specific purpose and everything happens for a reason. Yes, EVERYTHING. Don't get mad at that statement cuz really, you stubbing your toe, almost falling and being helped by someone may do so much for you. That could be your soulmate! You telling someone "Good Morning" just might stop them from killing themselves.So hey, it's not always what someone can do for you, but it's what you can do for each other.