Monikker's Blog

Part 1 of this series was #31: Just Do It!

As I mentioned in that show and blog post, people wildly underestimate how long it can take to achieve a specific goal.

It's rarely the case that…

A lot of people complain and argue on social media...often about politics. 

What if they continued that conversation on a blog post, podcast or video?

Then at least you're turning your complaints into something productive...the potential for…

The evolution of the mixtape goes hand-in-hand with the evolution of hip-hop and rap.

The mixtape has always been an effective medium for street music to be passed around.

I asked you on Twitter if you think…

Another requested topic: hip-hop vs rap.

This is always an interesting discussion, often facilitated by Nas' 2006 album Hip-Hop Is Dead.

We ask is hip-hop dead?

No, it lives on in the underground, people say.

Just a couple things first...

1. The new Laidlaw Media podcast show.

It's Episode 2 and we got another fire episode on the way before December hits!

2. Diving into hip-hop memorabilia.

Starting my collection…

Got a request for today's show from @smokegenerxtor.

Great topic.

In this show and post, I talk about the pros and cons of EPs, singles and albums.

I find often that people don’t know what…

Pettidee celebrated the 20th anniversary of his first album, Still Alive, a few days ago.

"My first and second album, I was still living in the hood.

It was still really real...

'Hey don't…

A brand new show from Laidlaw Media, headed by Configaration Records CEO and producer, Configa.

This is the second episode.

Click here to go back to the first show.

In #2, Configa begins an artist…

The main reason I'm dropping a podcast every day possible is this:

Consistency builds momentum.

The one thing successful rappers have in common is that they consistently write and record.

Many of them do it every…

HADES is back!

Mini Manic, his duo with New Orleans-based vocalist and guitarist, Jillian Kay, has released its first song.

The music is published via HADES' independent Austin-area record label, Black Market Pluto.

"Nothin's Real"…

In Hip-Hop Daily Dose #32, I read parts of an email sent by a real-life artist who is retiring his stage name.

They sounded like a bunch of excuses.

I wonder what his email would sound…

I'm exploring an email from a hip-hop vet who is retiring his stage name.

First, I should note that I very much respect this man's talent and values.

However, as a digital marketer (and in light of…