Yeah so I had a sit down with a good friend and a great writer Odeisel and he had the idea to do a breakdown of my latest album “Amerikkkas Nightmare 2/Children of War” , song by song.
Dope I thought
so we gonna give it to you in a series over the next few days
so if you interested in hearing what inspired some of the songs or why I even decided to make this album stay tuned to the link
this is the first one on
PlanetILL.com
and feel free to give me any input
Give Thanx
Be Blessed
GENERAL STEELES JOURNAL
ENTRY: 001
TIME: 7:am est.
DATE: 1/18/10
LOCATION: n/a
MOOD: inspired
” I have A Dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This is an extremely powerful statement made by the great Dr. Martin Luther King.
Of course he is one of the most prolific speakers and most profound individuals ever to walk this green earth. Thats to say the least.
The impact that Dr. King has made on this entire nation and the world is forever etched in the fiber of existence.
He spoke for the Poor People’s Campaign ,spoke out against the war in vietnam and injustices for black people and people all over the world.
“Normalcy,Never Again” was the original title of what we now know as the “I Have A Dream Speech”.
Hmm… Normalcy, Never again?
Dr. King helped to reshape this nation along with many other contributing activist.
He co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC for short) led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and received the Nobel Peace Prize.
He helped black people gain equal voting rights, he help smash the segregation barriers so people of color and African Americans living in this great nation can experience that “Dream”.
Where some may say a dream deferred, others beg to differ. I have heard “a man with no vision will perish” so we live to fulfill our dreams.
That dream that Dr. King had that inspired him to share this vision with humans everywhere in the form of a speech.
Mind blowing… the power of words that is.
As Dr. King so passionately illustrates.
Some of you rappers should do some history on the power of word.
As is says in the Bible, “And The word became flesh..”
I think Dr. Kings words and his actions spoke volumes and was in accord with the struggles and passions of the common American people who love their country and believe in that ‘Dream’
“… that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”.
And because of men and women who have dedicated their very beings to these type of ideals like Dr. King, we have lived thru and continue to experience a constant evolution in the hearts and minds of the American people and people all over the world.
Dr. King quoted Thomas Jefferson when he spoke out against the political theory of that day:Divine Right of Kings and in this nations United States Declaration of Independence. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”.
To this day people all over the world work tirelessly to get closer and closer to making that dream a reality.
“One day this nation will rise…”
and people will get together not for WAR but for PEACE and the promise of life for today’s families and tomorrow’s children.
Similar to the horrific situation happening to our brothers and sisters in Haiti right now.
There are nations and people from everywhere who are coming together to help in many different ways.
In times of tribulation, we the people triumph.
We have come along way and we quite possibly have a long way to go, but like the marches on Birmingham and Washington, we get thru it together.
A dream deferred I think not! One may even say a dream come true.
Thank you Dr. King.
Signing out
General Steele
GENERAL STEELES JOURNAL
ENTRY: 002
TIME: 7:am est.
DATE: 1/12/10
LOCATION: n/a
MOOD: inspired
America the beautiful has an ugly past. It is the people who live in this great country who have struggled relentlessly to establish this country under the basic common human & constitutional rights that all people should have.
These rights have at times been suppressed and our vision of a “land of the free” has been compromised. Some people are complacent with the state of our nation, others are speaking out.
One of our great amendments speaks of “freedom of speech” . I speak to all Americans when I say, “this land is your land this land is our land” ,we fight for it like we fight for our loved ones and for our neighborhoods. Many of our ancestors have died on this soil…thus it is sacred. We must revere the spirit of the freedom fighters and revere their message to all who inherit the responsibility to stand for a cause.
I am just one of those voices who speak for freedom, justice and equality. My method is the message. Thru word and sound we dance to a revolutionary drum and erase the illusionary barriers that keep ALL people separated from seeing the light of true freedom.
We must learn to live together and understand that We The People are the backbone and the bloodline of this country and the world and for that we must Unite not just the American people but ALL people.
We suffer from many similarities all across the world and my love for humanity urges me to reach out thru my music.
I am not perfect and I don’t have all the answers but We as a people open up the dialogue and begin to get more involved in the future of our people, our nations,and our World.
Unfortunately there is an ugliness about America that plagues this great nation and emits a cancerous virus that spreads thru the mentalities of the people. Thus encouraging hate, racism, poverty, greed which unbelievably leads to the greater evils and atrocities committed against free people everywhere.
One day people will realize that we are all is this fight together and stand together to preserve the people and the land together.
And begin to expose those in power who have preyed on the innocence and ignorance of the people making it a one sided fight.
One day the people will wake up from their sleepless dream
and this perhaps will be Amerikkkas Nightmare.
General Steele
General Steele of the rap duo Smif-N-Wessun and Super-Group WorldWide Bootcamp Clik (thats me..haha)
is about the release the second LP off of my Bucktown Usa Ent. label
distributed by Duck Down Records.
This album reflects my social and political views about America and around the world.
Being a citizen of the United States of America I chose to address topics that plague us such as (mental) slavery, servitude, poverty, war, famine, pestilence as well as government corruption, conspiracy theories, and the bevy of topics concerning the history and future of the United States of America.
All the views expressed here are my own.
I hand selected the producers
both who have I have worked with before.
One is the young souljah from Germany 7venHD
and the young homie from Big City/New York Che Triumph
Two extremely talented producers.
Be on the lookout for them this year.
I employed a few good women and men on this project.
I got my beloved comrades Mutulu & Sticman of Dead Prez to get involved
also
5th Column General-Hasaan Salaam
as well as
Hicoup, Akir, Hakeem Green (Channel Live), Lin Que (Blackwatch), Rush & Sphinx (Arabian Knights;out of Egypt), Saint Laz (Pottersfield), Kahlil Almustafa, Shabaam Sahdeeq and Planet Asia ( who came thru in the 11th hour:Strong salute to my comrades in the Bay Area).
Then I got some resident bombardiers
BTUs own
Louie Skaggs makes an appearance as well as Ruste Juxx, Top Dog (OGC), Flood Diesel and my girl Nicole Michelle and lets not forget the Bucktown Babies (all the children who participated).
In addition
whom I think needs honorable mention
the lovely Madison Rocks, the talented J.U.S of The J.U.S Evolution (whose guitar skills are unmatched) and unquestionably one the most talented cats in the game my boy Brian Herman (who hates the attention) who played a very intricate part in this project all across the board (and his partner Shane for giving allowing us to use his lovely spot on such short notice) .
On that note I have to mention my partner in grind
Cynical (theyoungshotgunner) Smith, my council Kdees, Wise Dred (HiipMovement) ,L. Skaggs, Phil Shung and the talented Mallie Mickens to name a few.
And last but not least…..this sounds like an acceptance speech…hahaha
but yeah
my Duck Down Fam for believing in this movement…fam for life……family is important.
All the people involved in this project is family. This is what makes it that much special.
There are others who I invited to get involved but due to time restraints were unable to.
Look Out For The Remixes..HaHa!
But for now
here is a sample of whats in store
I feel like I’ve been in some alternate surreal reality, if that makes sense, for the past couple of months.
My friends are tight with me because i don’t call, I’m one of those funny phone people, but out of sight never means out of mind in my book. I feel like I have been bogged down with lifes work. Being a dad, a boss, a friend, a coach, a cook, an editor, an engineer, oh lets not forget a rapper, amongst other things.
For the past couple of weeks I have been working on my solo album titled Amerikkkas Nightmare 2/Children Of War while at the same time working on the new SNW/Pete Rock lp.
At first I thought it may be a conflict, but it was a natural ebb and flow. Its just all the politics that drags progress out. There has been a lot of downs and not to many ups but for some reason I am still here.
Peace Be Steele
The Amerikkas Nightmare lp is my baby hand picked all the beats and all the artist, same as with the Welcome To Bucktown lp
It was fun and my boy asked me do I think people are ready…I told him I don’t if “I’m” ready…but most times thats the best time to go..
Its been a trip SET TO RELEASE THIS FEBRUARY
AMERIKKKAS NIGHTMARE 2/CHILDREN WAR
I will discuss more in another note
but on another note…haha
The Pete Rock/Smif-N-Wessun lp
has also been a great experience. Pete is a prolific producer and this is Tek and Steeles 5th lp SET TO RELEASE THIS SUMMER
Dem P.N.C bwoys back @ it again
I always wanted a summer album
we got some solid cuts on there
and I am happy with the progress as well as the diversity on both of the projects.
It has been an illmatic juggle to say the least but the experience has humbled me.
Give thanx and Praise to God for life and the ability to create something from nothing…Be Free
And peace be still till the next time we build and I will go more into details about the projects.
Peace
Power & Prosperity
General Steele
SALUTE!
Yall n***as dont want no problem with me
when its drama best believe St dont back down
Salute the general whenever I’m on ya street
if its beef when we meet let the hammer go blackow
look I dont really care bout ya goons
got a airhead platoon quick to air out ya wounds
quick to clear out the room the safe and the valueables
and drop a tear at ya tomb
turn ya white tee maroon-turn ya lights out for good
lose ya life in this hood
many days we survive in the woods
plenty way we supplying them goods
you see them guys in them hoods
you can barely see their eyes when we roll keep a lookout
for the po po in disguise
anybody can get it when n***as be out to get it
shottie bring you the bizness
send pellets right thru ya fitted
I’m crazy should be committed
and I aint shamed to admit it
I suffer from mental sickness
I’m gone off the drugs and liquor
and not to mention my bad temper will have you on a slab injured
care intensive ya karats missing
I’m a klepto’ let the sket blow to get doe we get low dont get your sh*t stole
nowadays dudes raps is simple
I simply rap sicker on any instrumentals
if ya fellings hurt
I meant to dis you
you a b**ch on ya menstrual da pits will sick you
I heard you a choir boy you ain’t no killer
end up dead in yo red monkeys playing gorilla
you be thinking that you hot
but the streets dont feel ya
signed a record deal at koch and got beat for ya skrilla
everybody trying ta make dollar off 50 cent
50 sold 5 mill and yall aint seen 50 since
get of his d***
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GENERAL STEELE Presents “WELCOME TO BUCKTOWN” OUT NOW!
I TUNES AND DUCKDOWN
SALUTE ALL REAL DJAYS WORLDWIDE!
BIG UP to all the Djays on the 1200 SQUAD for the love.
And for helping us get to NO. 4 on the SQUAD 1200 chart.
THAT’S A GOOD LOOK!
Speaking of GOOD LOOKS…
Check The NEW Video “WELCOME” off the “WELCOME TO BUCKTOWN” Soundtrack. Blended By Bucktown Usa Productions
ALSO CHECK FOR THE NEW BROOKLYN ANTHEM
“I’M FROM BROOKLYN” - Smif-N-Wessun & The Smith Brothers (Smoothe The Hustler & Trigger The Gambler)
ALSO Coming Soon…
General Steele Presents “AMERIKKKAS NIGHTMARE II,” “BLOOD COUSINS,”
and newcomer Louie Skaggs aka Mantecha Music solo effort “G-CITY”
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General Steele
Bucktown Usa Ent.
Yeh “We Back Mortimer”, remember that?
Anyway
I’m back in business. It’s been a minute since my last (first) blog.
Sometimes this internet biz gets hard to keep up with, especially when you are an artist / editor / engineer /father / etc.
But you know the game don’t stop
As you may or may not know we began working on “Welcome To Bucktown” the soundtrack last year
and did a collaboration with Methods NYC in which we released a limited line of T-shirts (4 original designs)
accompanied by an advance digital copy of the soundtrack “Welcome To Bucktown”
(including 9 songs when you purchase any one of the shirts).
Check out exclusive footage in SMT Studios with Evil Dee applying the cuts…..
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Bucktown Usa In The Studio wit Evil Dee from Bucktown USA on Vimeo.]
You can check out photos from the release party at
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Now we back at it. The T-shirts is bubbling. The music is popping.
Big up to Peter Rosenberg (Hot 97) and Dj Mecca (Music Choice) for the spins.
Can’t forget my boi Ozzie who got the first exclusive interview, and footage from the party.
May 2009 marks the official full release of “Welcome To Bucktown” the soundtrack
BTU ENT/DUCK DOWN REC/KOCH Big Tings A gwon!
Look out for exclusive videos and footage
Finally the next dimension of the Bucktown saga. This marks the beginning of new things to come and the continuance of a legacy of a song turned company turned lifestyle. Finally we launch the new website <www.BucktownUsa.com>. Big up to Cynical my partner in crime and Cari (Innovation Nation) for getting the site back up and looking classic. It’s been many long nights but we see how dedication pays off.
Also we are releasing our first digital lp entitled “Welcome to Bucktown” which features a list of brooklyn rappers who I personally respect and whom are highly respected in the music industry as well as the streets. Artist such as Bootcamp of course, Smoothe and Trigga, Shabaam, Sha Stimuli and others.I wanted the lp to be reminiscent of that 95 grittiness when “Bucktown” the single was 1st released by Smif-n-Wessun. I also wanted the sound to have a kind of 70’s soul to it. It was great working with the different artist, as well as producers such as Che Triump ,Sven aka 7venHD. Big up Donna and Brian at SMT studios for treating us like family.
And finally you have the explosive collaboration of BTU and Methods NYC launching a line of limited edition Bucktown apparel, can you say “dangerous” boys and girls. Big up to all the designers that helped to bring the vision together with the apparel as well as the lp artwork. I got to work with one of favorite visionaries and photographer, Fubz.
Everybody talks about how much they got love or use to have love for this culture , but very few are willing to take a chance on sh*t. I don’t know about you guys but I am tired off hearing artist rhyme over the same track, a milli times, are you serious. Does the word overkill mean anything to you people?
Nowadays artist seem to be failing the culture. We are not a culture based on making it rain at the club. It began from cats stealing electricity from an outside lamp post so they can plug up equipment to have a party for the hood. Something out of nothing. Up from the slums. Even the old hustlers use to at least give turkeys out in the hood. To whom much is given, much is required.
It’s my responsibility to do my part. And in parting I say stay tuned the Generals crusade has only just begun…….
Give us some feedback, as we continue to develop the site.
BuckTooOOWwn!
