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<font color="#FFFFFF"><b><font size="5" face="Arial">WORD FROM LATIF</font></b><font face="Arial"><br>
<b>BRILLIANCE WHEN A COLLECTION OF BRILLIANT MINDS, HEARTS AND TALENTS COME TOGETHER
EXPECT A MASTERPIECE<br>
</b></font>
Being a part of Metropolitan Records as well as the Management team of recording artist Lil’ Suzy my eyes are open to the potential of the Freestyle market. The many letters received from dedicated Freestyle fans throughout the country keeps me hopeful that one day Freestyle music will resurface as the music of chose among the masses. Regardless of all the ridicule, trashing and mockery Freestyle music as well as the community in whole has endured over the years, Freestyle refuses to lay back and die. Back in October of 2000, Club Exit in New York City held one of the largest Freestyle concerts to date. That concert pulled in nearly two thousand fans. Considering the lack of any mainstream club, radio or video support, Freestyle proves it is capable of holding it’s own.
How is this possible?
Well for one, Loyalty. The Britney Spears and N’ Syncs of today may be larger than life, but what about 10 or 20 years from now? Freestyle has definitely past the test of time and is steadily developing a second-generation fanbase. You see there are two music forms; Commercial and Art. Commercial music is created within a formula that is designed to attract the masses, so that commercial businesses can use it to present its products and services to the majority. Art on the other hand could care less about the formula or even attracting the majority. The Art of Freestyle is about THE MUSIC and nothing else. Art comes from the heart of its creator, regardless if anyone else understands it, but those that do, tend to develop a special bond with that source. It has nothing to do with the quality of the sound or the vocal performance, but rather on the essence of what it represents. Go to any Art Museum and what do you see? So-called sculptured masterpieces that are built out of pure GARBAGE! Literally! As well as paintings that look like the work of a second grader. Yet these museums are the havens of some of the worlds most elite people. A community of it’s own. This is the perfect example of Art. Freestyle should be looked at in the same view. But Freestyle couldn’t exist on it’s own. It took a collection of brilliance. Writers, Producers, Musicians, Singers, Engineers, Label executives etc. Without these people Freestyle would’ve been a thing of the pass. Instead it is alive and adored by many. Unfortunately many one time Freestyle Producers and Artist are now in total denial of them ever being involved with Freestyle in any way and have turned to other forms of music in search of their careers, Hip Hop and R&B being among the top chose. But as time progressed, Freestyle Music proves more and more that its roots not only run deep, but also wide.
Today Freestyle seems to be growing faster than ever, mainly due to the nternet explosion. For the first time in years, Freestylers from across the country as well as around the world can finally talk and share information with one another. From Puerto Rico, to Canada to California and New York, the Freestyle community has become well aquatinted with one another. Old friends and fans have been reunited, lost songs found and the promotion of new talent has been easier than ever. While in the Chatroom and Bulletin Boards many of us have had lots of fun, clowning around with friends, joking with artist and staying up till all hours gossiping about who’s doing what, and that’s all good. But it’s not going to help us reach our goal. What goal you may ask. The goal to reestablish the respect the Freestyle community so rightly deserves. We have to get serious about what we are doing and everyone must be on the same page as to what we can do to reposition Freestyle. We have some really influential people in this community. Many Brilliant and talented people who if used properly can become a major driving force for Freestyle. I will not mention any names so as not to discredit the ones I don’t mention. But if you are a true Freestyler, then you know whom I am talking about and to them my hat goes off. Freestylers are not ignorant people. We cover a broad range skills. From computer experts, Radio Personalities, DJs, Cable TV Producers, Concert Promoters etc. The list goes on. What I would like to see on the bulletinboards and in the chatrooms, is progress. I know you all have some really great ideas on how to uplift our music. Please share it with us Because
WHEN A COLLECTION OF BRILLIANT MINDS, HEARTS AND TALENTS COME TOGETHER EXPECT A MASTERPIECE
Latif Mercado has been a part of the Freestyle scene since it’s inception in the early eighties.As part of the Lil’ Suzy Management team, CEO of Stylin’ Free Records and La’Entertainment as well as Director of A&R for Metropolitan Records.
To contact Latif directly Call: 973-483-8080 or e-mail him at: latif2k@hotmail.com
<font face="Arial" size="1">*ClubFreestyle.com may not agree with some
or all views of it's writers. We take no responsibility for any written material that is not created by
ClubFreestyle.com</font>
[Edited by JackG on 01-18-2001 at 09:39 PM]
<b>BRILLIANCE WHEN A COLLECTION OF BRILLIANT MINDS, HEARTS AND TALENTS COME TOGETHER
EXPECT A MASTERPIECE<br>
</b></font>
Being a part of Metropolitan Records as well as the Management team of recording artist Lil’ Suzy my eyes are open to the potential of the Freestyle market. The many letters received from dedicated Freestyle fans throughout the country keeps me hopeful that one day Freestyle music will resurface as the music of chose among the masses. Regardless of all the ridicule, trashing and mockery Freestyle music as well as the community in whole has endured over the years, Freestyle refuses to lay back and die. Back in October of 2000, Club Exit in New York City held one of the largest Freestyle concerts to date. That concert pulled in nearly two thousand fans. Considering the lack of any mainstream club, radio or video support, Freestyle proves it is capable of holding it’s own.
How is this possible?
Well for one, Loyalty. The Britney Spears and N’ Syncs of today may be larger than life, but what about 10 or 20 years from now? Freestyle has definitely past the test of time and is steadily developing a second-generation fanbase. You see there are two music forms; Commercial and Art. Commercial music is created within a formula that is designed to attract the masses, so that commercial businesses can use it to present its products and services to the majority. Art on the other hand could care less about the formula or even attracting the majority. The Art of Freestyle is about THE MUSIC and nothing else. Art comes from the heart of its creator, regardless if anyone else understands it, but those that do, tend to develop a special bond with that source. It has nothing to do with the quality of the sound or the vocal performance, but rather on the essence of what it represents. Go to any Art Museum and what do you see? So-called sculptured masterpieces that are built out of pure GARBAGE! Literally! As well as paintings that look like the work of a second grader. Yet these museums are the havens of some of the worlds most elite people. A community of it’s own. This is the perfect example of Art. Freestyle should be looked at in the same view. But Freestyle couldn’t exist on it’s own. It took a collection of brilliance. Writers, Producers, Musicians, Singers, Engineers, Label executives etc. Without these people Freestyle would’ve been a thing of the pass. Instead it is alive and adored by many. Unfortunately many one time Freestyle Producers and Artist are now in total denial of them ever being involved with Freestyle in any way and have turned to other forms of music in search of their careers, Hip Hop and R&B being among the top chose. But as time progressed, Freestyle Music proves more and more that its roots not only run deep, but also wide.
Today Freestyle seems to be growing faster than ever, mainly due to the nternet explosion. For the first time in years, Freestylers from across the country as well as around the world can finally talk and share information with one another. From Puerto Rico, to Canada to California and New York, the Freestyle community has become well aquatinted with one another. Old friends and fans have been reunited, lost songs found and the promotion of new talent has been easier than ever. While in the Chatroom and Bulletin Boards many of us have had lots of fun, clowning around with friends, joking with artist and staying up till all hours gossiping about who’s doing what, and that’s all good. But it’s not going to help us reach our goal. What goal you may ask. The goal to reestablish the respect the Freestyle community so rightly deserves. We have to get serious about what we are doing and everyone must be on the same page as to what we can do to reposition Freestyle. We have some really influential people in this community. Many Brilliant and talented people who if used properly can become a major driving force for Freestyle. I will not mention any names so as not to discredit the ones I don’t mention. But if you are a true Freestyler, then you know whom I am talking about and to them my hat goes off. Freestylers are not ignorant people. We cover a broad range skills. From computer experts, Radio Personalities, DJs, Cable TV Producers, Concert Promoters etc. The list goes on. What I would like to see on the bulletinboards and in the chatrooms, is progress. I know you all have some really great ideas on how to uplift our music. Please share it with us Because
WHEN A COLLECTION OF BRILLIANT MINDS, HEARTS AND TALENTS COME TOGETHER EXPECT A MASTERPIECE
Latif Mercado has been a part of the Freestyle scene since it’s inception in the early eighties.As part of the Lil’ Suzy Management team, CEO of Stylin’ Free Records and La’Entertainment as well as Director of A&R for Metropolitan Records.
To contact Latif directly Call: 973-483-8080 or e-mail him at: latif2k@hotmail.com
<font face="Arial" size="1">*ClubFreestyle.com may not agree with some
or all views of it's writers. We take no responsibility for any written material that is not created by
ClubFreestyle.com</font>
[Edited by JackG on 01-18-2001 at 09:39 PM]
