The “Big Time” video has been nominated in the best Hip Hop/Urban category at this years JuiceTV awards. I would tell you all to go and vote for it, but it appears voting has already closed – LOL.

Ahhh well, good lesson to be learnt here – don’t procrastinate. And also, creating art is it’s own reward.

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Quick update from me, as I’m just snatchin a couple minutes on Che’s laptop. If you weren’t aware, I’ve been in the U.S for the last week. Spent the last 5 days at SXSW havin the mean time, performed on Friday night and spent the rest of the time checkin out shows from pretty much every emerging rapper of note. I bought only my phone out with me for internet purposes, so I’ve been keepin in touch with the world via Twitter and Facebook updates. Add me on those if you wanna be kept more in the loop with what I’m up to… or to hear me randomly talk shit.

Above is a vid of myself and Michigan’s finest Buff 1 performing the “Front to Back” remix at SXSW, below is a vid of “Big Time”. Both brought to you courtesy of The Smoking Section and official stand up dude – Gotty. Salute. I’m in New York for the next couple of days then I’ll be heading home where I can give you’s the full run down.

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First things first, I’d like to wish all you folk a Merry Xmas/Happy New Year and also a safe holiday season. Have fun, don’t do dumb shit and we’ll all be fine. Secondly whether you just discovered my music/the site recently or you’ve been holdin it down here since we started – much thanks. I appreciate your support and the fact that we’re making a little community here. It’s awesome hearing from you guys and as I’ve said before it’s encouraged me knowing that there’s people actually interested in what I’m doing. That’s mint – props to ya’s.

Reflectin on my 09, it was a pretty dece year – much better than my 08 was that’s for sure,  fingers crossed the upward trend continues next year. Personal highlight was puttin out an album I was totally happy with, from the music itself, to the singles we released, to the vids/artwork etc…  it’s the most satisfied I’ve been with any project I’ve worked on. Much thanks go to my team for helping me do that, shot guys.  Doin my first shows in the U.S, and finally crackin into those U.S sites I read everyday was also massive for me(of course the Kanye thing). Still guts about the cloud of death that seemed to hang over the last 12 months though… but what can ya do. Just remember to enjoy your time with your loved ones, 09 was the biggest reminder to not take that shit for granted so I’m mad grateful that I get to spend another xmas with my old man. R.I.P to all those we’ve lost.

Looking forward, I had a realisation this week that I’m gonna have to get fucken BUSY through January if I’m gonna be able to do the things I’ve got planned for next year. I’m sure I’ll get some semblance of a Summer break in, but writing and recording is gonna be the main agenda for the start of 010.  Let me know what you guys wanna see/know about behind the scenes and I’ll see if I can hook up some footage/photos whatever.. shit maybe we’ll even get on our uStream shit and  broadcast a session or somethin ?? Whatevs!  T-Shirts are coming too, I hope you guys are down to buy them/rock them cause if you weren’t .. that would be pretty shit. Ha.

Gigs wise you catch me in Gisborne on the 1st @ those rawkus as BW Campgrounds, and @ Matakana Island on the 16th. I’ll also probably pop into the BDO to catch my bro PNC’s set, and to see The Temper Trap play “Sweet Disposition” – I love that shit. I wanna put on our own party like we did with the “Off 2 The States” gig sometime soon too, but more details on that once it’s finalised. Should be a mean summer!

And finally,  “I Get The Feelin” is startin to pick up at Radio and TV now so you guys need to get out there and request/vote for it so we can “Push it to the limit” as Ricky Ross would say. I hear it’s just garnered a daytime add on The Edge, which would make it the first song of mine that’s done that – wicked. Go show your favourite stations love and  put the word in, lets do this so we don’t have to keep hearin bad JR Rotem productions and that rude as Fireflies song. Haha

Merry Xmas!

Vote/Request for “I Get The Feelin” here:

• The Edge
• Mai Fm
• Flava

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Draw Something Awesome win Something Awesome

This is a themed drawing contest, the theme being “something awesome”. To enter the competition simply submit a drawing of something which YOU think is awesome. This is entirely up to your perception and your idea of “awesome”, there is no right or wrong. The possibilities are endless, examples could include a time travelling car, Soulja Boy, a brick, a cat wearing roller-skates, your mum – just to name a few.

Stoked

I’ve been messing with the idea of doing a contest on the site for ages, but I wanted the entrants to do something creative as opposed to just an “email the answer to this question” type deal. The idea of having a music based contest for the producers/rappers crossed my mind, but being that a good majority of the people that frequent the site aren’t musicians I felt it excluded too many of the readers.. and I wanted this to be as inclusive as possible. Enter the “Something Awesome” drawing contest.

“I can’t draw!” I hear you say. That’s all good, neither can I. In the same way that someone who’s technically a great rapper doesn’t always make the good songs, we won’t be looking for the person who can draw the best. It’s all about your idea of what “awesome” is and conveying it. If it’s funny enough, clever enough, or artistic enough to catch our interest more than the others – you will win.

What you waiting for? Contest details and full list of prizes here: www.daviddallas.co.nz/contest

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Wow

“Big Time” video got posted up on Kanye’s blog. Crazy huh? Our boys Special Problems are on a roll.

In more “Big Time” news hop on over to the Aye-Bro site and check out all the cool remixes dudes are submitting for their competition. If you’re keen to enter just follow the instructions here, entries close on the 29th. After which I shall be picking a winner. Props to all the dudes that have entered already and to Harris for puttin the comp on, that shit is cool.

We’ll actually be having a contest of a different sort starting right here next week, more on that tommorow though. I gotta finish up this song I’m working on then have a beer.

Shotty

p.s “I Get The Feelin” at Radio and TV next week!

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5 individuals, 5 originals, 5 designs. Five regional personalities and adidas nuts in various creative fields were selected by adidas Originals to participate in the “Originals By Qubic” program, where they were able to customise and produce their very own adidas Originals sneaker.

Unfortunately I was in the South Island last weekend so I wasn’t able to attend the unveiling of these badboys. I’m backing the 3 stripes though, as any of you who’ve come in contact with me over the last 18 months would probably have noticed.

These vids are well put together, and give you an insight into the 5 fellows who were deemed worthy of the task of customising their own Adidas Original. It’s interesting hearing their background stories and the reasoning behind their shoe selections. I’m Keen as to get a look at these shoes in the flesh. Check these vids out – with music by your boy of course, it’s only right.

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Wow.

Something Awesome has spent its release day as the number one album on iTunes.

Thank YOU for making this happen.

Stoked as.

Something Awesome – Pick it up here!

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.. oh yeah, stay tuned over the next couple days. I’m thinking we’ll run a little competition which could be well worth your while.

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I am extremely happy to announce that Something Awesome is now available.

You may now run down to your local store and pick up the cd like the young lass in the photo above, or hit up your preferred digital spot to do’z it up.

For right now I’d like to say a big thank you to all you guys for frequenting this site and supporting me over the last 2 years. It’s been a long time coming, and it’s been a great help knowing that there was actually people out there who were still keen to hear what I have to offer. I appreciate it to the utmost – hope you’s dig it.

Something Awesome – Get it here!

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p.s As of right now Something Awesome is #1 album on iTunes hip hop chart, and #4 overall. Thanks to everyone who’s already grabbed it!

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Heading back to the South Island today for some shows. We’ll be playing in Greymouth 2nite, and then Christchurch on Friday night. I’m looking forward to it, and you should too if you wanna hear what this new album sounds like. Come through, you’re all welcome.

• Aug 27: Greymouth – Regent Theatre (ALL AGES)
• Aug 27: Greymouth – Railway Hotel
• Aug 28: Christchurch – Bedford
  

.. and oh yeah, 4 days till THIS. Big thanks to everyone who’s pre-ordered it already, I appreciate it to the utmost. Rest assured as it’s been garnering praise from places you wouldn’t expect.

In other news “Big Time” has made a significant jump in the radio charts over the last 2 weeks. It moved something like 280 spots up so it’s now sittin in the top 100 all airplay chart at #93. Wicked considering it isn’t the most radio format-friendly song ever, so shouts to anyone who’s voted for or requested it. That’s what we need, keep do-zin it up!

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Something Awesome drops in exactly 7 days.

If you needed some further proof you should pick this album up, Real Groove has come to the rescue with a nice write up and free download of the track “Slow Down”. It’ll only be up for the next week so get in there fast.

Some of you may remember me writing this piece about a year ago. The verse I spoke of there is the 2nd verse of this song.  Check it out.

Free Download:  “Slow Down” produced by Fire & Ice

also

Something Awesome is available for pre-order now on Amplifier (this is good for the dudes in Oz who don’t wanna wait a month or 2 to get their hands on the CD)

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1. Big Time (Produced by Forty One)
2. Front To Back (Produced by Fire & Ice)
3. Ain’t None Left (Produced by Fire & Ice)
4. Indulge Me ft. Devolo (Produced by Fire & Ice)
5. Turn It Round ft. Aaradhna (Produced by Forty One)
6. First Time ft. Young Sid, Jordache, Niko (Produced by P-Money & Forty One)
7. I Get The Feelin ft. Niko (Produced by Forty One)
8. In The Mood ft. PNC (Produced by Fire & Ice)
9. Runaway (Produced by Forty One)
10. Your Thing (Produced by Forty One)
11. Slow Down (Produced by Fire & Ice)
12. Never Met (Produced by Fire & Ice)

Something Awesome available 31st August.

I also forgot to mention previously, that “Big Time” is now available on Vodafone! Which means you can now pick up the song from wherever you like (© Clifford Harris).  To the people that were asking for the instrumental, it’s available at all these places too.

Awesome bro, awesome.

“Big Time” – go get it.

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Rejoice. The TV gods have now added the “Big Time” video into the line up on C4 Select Live. So all my NZ based people that dig it, it would be much appreciated if you could fire through some votes for it so that we can get it some spins for the masses. Remember, not everyone is as sharp with the net as you guys. Ha

Text s119 to 4440 from 4pm – 6pm weekdays.  Thanks you’s

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Mean.

The “Big Time” vid has been poppin up all over the place, and over the last week has been featured on some rather awesome U.S sites. Of particular significance to me was a write up on The Smoking Section – significant as it’s my favourite hip hop site, and it’s been my daily read for going on 3 years.

Equally significant was a write up by Damian Randle on FWMJ’s RappersIknow. RappersIknow is Houston based and part of the Okayplayer blog network, and Damian is one of the MC’s from reknowned hip hop group K-Otix. Me and my boy A-rza had their album Universal on heavy rotate round 02 so it was a fucken trip to find out the dude had actually seen my show at SXSW and enjoyed it.

MAD thanks to everyone who’s taken the time to link up the vid, tried to put someone else onto it, or just spread the word in general. We ain’t dealing with international budgets over here, so word of mouth is the only tool we’ve got. Good thing it’s also the most vital.

Shot fullas

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Mark it in your calender.

I’m extremely happy to announce that my album Something Awesome will be available from August 31st.  Yup, 4 weeks from now. We’ll unveil the tracklisting and guests etc over the coming days so keep an eye out.

Oh and yeah, that is the cover – cute ay.

Let’s do this.

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Here we go.

I’ve been hanging out to unleash this since I got sent it last week so much thanks for bearing with the previous false start.

If you’re one of those hard-sells that needs a brief synopsis before you make that commitment to pushing the play button, I’ll sum it up like so: couple of me’s, percussive sports equipment, magic chairs, Atari, and an Elephant. Choice.

Big big big thanks to Joel Kefali, the team at Special Problems, and everyone who was on set on the day. You’s killed it.

Oh, and if you dig it – “Big Time” single available for purchase right about now:

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Damn.

As you may have noticed it’s now 2moro, yet the video is M.I.A. We uploaded it to youtube today but when playing it on there, youtube was making it do some wierd shit that I’m not really feeling. It’s fairly minor, but it would bother me to show it to you guys like that so I wanna correct it. I just want you guys to see the vid the same way that I get to see it.

Apologies to anyone who’s bandwidth I’ve wasted today. I hope you can bear with us, I think it’ll be worth it.

Shot fullas

p.s If it’s any consolation, make sure you tune into Bfm’s Trueschool Hip Hop Show 2nite (9 -11 NZ time). I’ll be up there for a chat about these upcoming gigs, and we’re gonna premier some exclusive shit off Something Awesome. Mean

Click here for the Bfm live stream

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I got sent a copy of the “Big Time” video today and subsequently spent a good portion of my afternoon watching it. Conclusion ??  Love it. Can’t wait to show it to you’s 2moro!

.. oh yeah, Joel’s obviously been paying attention to your requests – keep your eyes peeled and you might just see an Elephant up in the mix.

“Go” x 8

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The imagery you see above is the artwork for the “Big Time” single.

Whenever I do this song live I end up talking about how it’s the theme for Something Awesome, cause it wasn’t till this one came along that I really felt I had a direction for the project. Sentimentally it’s one of my favourite things I’ve written, I guess cause it reminds me of a pivotal time which would eventually lead to some of the most enjoyable years of my life (University).  I also feel like it’s such a universal thing :

• Kid goes to school, wants to do something big when he grows up
• Kid nears end of school, still wants to do something big but has no idea what he wants to be
• Kid looks at University courses he might be good at
• Kid goes to University, and crosses fingers that he chose the right degree to crack it

(That’s what i did anyway, ha)

Anyways, the song’s already garnering some spins at radio (much thanks to Mai and Flava for the early support!) and it will be available on ALL digital retailers next week. Stay tuned here early next week for the video, which is being worked on as we speak. Should be grand.

Shotty

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I know I’ve been invisible over the last couple weeks, but hopefully you’ll appreciate the motivation behind the time away. I figure I can now safely announce that Something Awesome is done! Finished. Completed. Vanquished. Conquered…. Clocked.

Over the last 2 weeks I’ve been in the studio with Evan and Pete tweaking and arranging these songs to try and make them as good as they can be. We were still adding tiny things on Tuesday so to finally put it to bed and have it mastered a couple days ago is a huge weight off my shoulders. I’m really happy with it, and I’m excited about letting you guys hear it. I’m also looking forward to being out of the studio and not hearing myself on repeat for a little while… at least till the next project. Ha

Anyways, lots of other stuff has been going on in my absence. We lost the greatest entertainer of all time in Michael Jackson. I actually started writing a blog about it the day I found out, but I couldn’t really find the words to get my point across. What I will say is I have NO memory of music prior to M.J. My first recollections of music are songs off Thriller and Sesame St, and being that this guy was in the “Thriller” and “Beat It” videos, our family took an even greater interest than most in his works.

I got a text from both my older brother and sister on the day he passed saying how saddened/shocked they were. Might not sound out of the ordinary, but my siblings NEVER text me. Especially not my older brother .. that ain’t his style. I remember them asking a young me if I wanted to go to the Michael Jackson concert.  This was around the time of him releasing singles like “You Are Not Alone” and “Earth Song”,  being that I had reached adolescence and was starting to think I was cool around then I can’t front – I initially was like “oh.. I dunno if I care ay, he’s rude now”. Whilst I was listening to Montell Jordan or some shit(yup kids are fickle). I recall them rolling their eyes at me and pushing the issue though, like “are you sure ? you used to love Michael Jackson, you might never get another chance to see him”.

As fate would have it they bought me a ticket and ended up taking their annoying little brother to his first concert. To this day it is the BEST concert/show I’ve been to… by a mile, and I’ve seen a few now. I remember me and my boy Daniel talking about it at school for the next 2 weeks solid. Just to put it in perspective, one of my brothers is deaf – and even HE loved it. Now that’s a motherfucken entertainer. Anyways, I text both my siblings back and thanked them again for taking me to the show all those years ago. They were right about not getting another chance, thank goodness for smart family.

R.I.P M.J

Anyways, if you’re wondering about the photo – yup we shot the “Big Time” video. Some of you will no doubt be disappointed at the lack of Elephants, alas video budgets can only stretch so far, ha. We’ve finished the album artwork too, so it is officially on. Exciting times ahead, can’t wait.

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