I’m sorry I don’t have the strength to type. My head is unraveling. This song is the only way for me to express were i’m at right now. I’ve been sick. Curled up in my bed. Stuck in Las Vegas. Fear and Loathing would be putting it lightly. I’ll be back…..
I’m in LA. Grammy Fever,OOOOOOOOHWEEEEEEEE!!!!(Sarcasm) not gonna speak on any of it, i opted to spend the afternoon in my Hotel room writing instead of attending. This record is coming along great. TRIAL and ERROR.KEEPER’s and TOSSERS. I’m sifting through beats again, one of my favorite parts of the process. “MY BEST FRIENDS GIRL” with Dane Cook is keeping me company but i can’t help but to stop every 15 minutes or so and scream at the TV about how much this movie sucks and how not funny Dane Cook is.FUUUUUCK!!! NO PARTIES FOR TRAVIE and im completely content in my room in my underpants with my laptop with the heat turned up to UNBEARABLE, sorry about last night Sara and Nicole, I’ve figured out the climate control, This one’s INTENTIONAL. Alright back to work……….
Friday February 6th, 2009
Open Happiness was created in the spirit of dedication and collaboration with artists and producers from across the US. It turned Coke’s famous “5-note tune” into a full length song. Butch Walker oversaw the recording of Travis McKoy and Brendon Urie in NYC, Cee-Lo and Janelle Monae in Atlanta, and Patrick Stump in LA. Butch Walker and Polow Da Don came together to mix multiple versions of the single, and add additional recordings. This continent-wide collaboration is now realized in Open Happiness.
Butch Walker is man of many talents. Simply calling him a producer is an injustice that ignores his success as a songwriter, solo artist, and live act.
ahhh..ohhh Well hello is this thing on Is anybody listening A brand new day has begun
The first thing that I want do Make sure that you feel it too So I’m not the only one
CHORUS
Cmon lift me up (its a brand new day) Open up a lil happiness today So I can be someone new Cmon and lift me up (to a better way) Open up a smile on another face So I can (feel something new)
Open up some happiness Open up some happiness Open up some happiness
VERSE TWO
Ahem*Ahem* let me clear my throat So you can hear clearly every word spoke Today I woke feeling lovely Happiness overflowin knowin somebody loves me Just think yesterday I was down and out Now there’s not a single thing for me to frown about And the same thing can happen to you Smiling so hard my mouth look like a capital U
VERSE THREE
I want the sun to shine All the time Is that too much to ask Oh, I want to have some fun I want all my friends to come Cause it’s now or never Learn the words and sign together
CHORUS REPEAT
Cmon lift me up (its a brand new day) Open up a lil happiness today So I can be someone new Cmon and lift me up (to a better way) Open up a smile on another face So I can (feel something new)
Open up some happiness Open up some happiness Open up some happiness
BRIDGE
Your heart deserves your trust A choice made for all of us The sun will come back tomorrow There’s a message in a bottle So come on I’ll meet you there There’s enough sunshine to share As long as you know The bridge between us is a rainbow
CHORUS REPEAT
Cmon lift me up (its a brand new day) Open up a lil happiness today So I can be someone new Cmon and lift me up (to a better way) Open up a smile on another face So I can (feel something new)
Open up some happiness Open up some happiness Open up some happiness
Cee-Lo Green, half of the duo known as Gnarls Barkley, is a Dungeon Family alumnus, once-and-future member of Goodie Mob and a wildly eclectic solo artist.
23-year old Patrick Stump is the lead singer, guitarist and composer for the multi-platinum, three-time MTV VMA award-winning Chicago band Fall Out Boy.
Ms. Monáe is a founding member of The Wondaland Arts Society- an independent record label and mystery school that designs capes for superheroes and art for aliens.
So, I’m back in Miami, locked up in The Hit Factory, working on what we’ll call THE LAZARUS PROJECT for now. Put one to bed last night, it’s called “Bad All BY Myself”. Just layed the most retarded hook ever for it 5 minutes ago. Last night i got a glimpse and realized why Pain is where he’s at. He’s AN ANIMAL. MARATHON STUDIO SESSIONS! 11am until 8 or 9 am the next day. I’m adjusting. I dipped out a little early(3am,which is real early on Pain clock,hahaha) to catch up on some well needed sleep after Play and Skillz Grammy party in Dallas a couple nights ago. The party was INTENSE. Bun-B, Slim Thugg, Paul Wall, Too-Short and Slim from 112 al came through and performed. Dejesus got some dope footage. Definatley a memorable one. Shout out to the homies Play and Skills for their Grammy Nom for “Got Money” off the Carter III album. Dallas shows them so much love and they give it right back. This record is shaping up to be that big glass of Lemonade you’ll need this summer when the heatwaves strike. I’m so proud and it’s only getting better everyday. stay tuned…..Thirst Buckets!!
Monday February 2nd, 2009
The Dream talks about working with your boys with Dj SKEE….Nothin but love for both of those dudes……
Friday January 30th, 2009
SANTASTICALLY WELL, I REPLIED.
Santa Inoue and I. Yes, his name is really Santa. Yes, he is the creator of TokyoTribe and my new obsession HASHEEM. Yes, he is the most down to earth cat i’ve met in a hot one. Sweet hangs tonight in La with Santa and his crew, Big up to my girl Phina from SHQ NYC for the introduction, real recognize real.
Thanks to Phina and Santa for being so awesome to me. Santa laced me with a Whole Foods Bag Choc-Full of Tokyo Tribe(my new obsession, see old Hasheem blogs) Swag. TOns of Manga, key chains and Mixtapes of NewJack Swing and early 90’s RnB, One of many things we have a common love for. I’m so Grateful. Santa and I are going to do big things together this year. Such a genuine and humble soul. Can’t wait until March to hang with him in his neck of the woods, good ol’ Japan.
I FEEL SOOOO SANTASTIC!!!!!
Thursday January 29th, 2009
MY WATCH SICK!!!!!!
Tuesday January 27th, 2009
Television, What would I be without you? I watched a bootleg of Gran Turino last night with Tyler. I was actually pretty impressed, aside from sub-par acting. The story, the message, soooooo touching. I recomend it. Def. wait for the dvd or cop a bootleg. Clint is so old but still goes in. Great Flick!!!
Hustle Hard, SLEEP HARDER. Power naps are an art form. I can make 20 minutes work like 8 hours.
