Dubbs Lane on Newbloodmusic.net

3F1's,



You know what it is and what it be!! I have been in the lab constant around the clock trying to get my next project done.

But in the words of the great DOGG Pound.... "It ain't no fun if you homie can't have none"

So I passed one of my new records over to Shod Harris at NewBloodMusic.net. So go check out the record.

While you there check out NewBloodMusic.net for the lastest in Hip Hop Media!!!!

Oh yeah how forgetful of me here is the link to song lol.


Dubbs Lane "Greatest Alive"


"Its Fresh Air"

Dubbs Lane

New Record "This is Love" Mix Session in ATL Studio!

3F1's

Today I have a treat for you that I hope you will all enjoy. As you all know I'm back in the lab working on my next project!!! Which explains why I haven't blogged in awhile.

The name of the song is "This is Love" produced by Country Swang. The video up above is being mixed in a studio by Dan The Man, Dan The Man, Dan The Man Tv, and his partner Ron Trego.

Since I'm recording my next project in the DMV and the engineering team is located in the ATL, you and I are watching and hearing this for first time together.

That's the crazy thing about this video! Also that explains why I am not seen in the scene!
See I told you my 3F1's get to see into the crazy world of Dubbs Lane!!I can't wait to hear the final mix of this song! Don't worry we are going to hear it together right here on Fans Friends and Family!!!

"Its Fresh Air"
Dubbs Lane

Don't Get Caught by Spring/Summer

3F1s,

As you know Im out here grind trying to get some type of buzz going with my music. The other day I was recordin (track posted soon!), when management was talking about all the things we got to do before we can get my next project out there. One of them was a photo shoot.

Now I don't mind jumping in the camera but then I started to think... If I'm going to take it to the next level I need to step up to the next level.

When these companies are looking for acts to signed they are looking at the total package? For some of you who are not following I am talking Physical apperance.

No don't get me its not like I got a face that only a mother could love..(which she does), I want to get my body right ya dig. You know become more healthy and cut up before the summer time.

So today I started working out. I'm sore as shit now!!! But I got a trainer, diet and a new workout plan to make sure that Spring/Summer won't catch me with my shirt on!!!

So for anybody who is trying to workout but don't know how to start..I posted below Lil Cease Hardbody Dvd clips of his workout tips. Check it out!!!


Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"


Lil Cease Hardbody Pt.1





Lil Cease HardBody Pt.2




Lil Cease Hardbody Pt 2.5





Lil Cease Harbody Pt 3

This is Crazy

3F1s,

I know I posted three blogs in one day!! This is a record! Well anyway. In this everyday struggle for success you never really stop to think of whose paying attention to you. Well one day I was reading an email from Skinny Corleone. It was a forward from J Mill.

As I was reading this email about the DMV grind I was pleasantly surprised to see my name mentioned by J-Mill. I was like wow! He sees me on myspace "twittering"!! You know the friend status update. I use that thing like twitter.

Its nice to know that the little that I am doing is being noticed by people...even when I think that it ain't.

Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"

Here is the email:


"Sup Skinny...send this joint out if you can... Stay up my dude.


Sup DMV, my name J-Mill (send me some love myspace.com/therealjmill) I'm a rapper here in Maryland out here hustlin and grindin a lot like everybody else apart of this movement. I bumped shoulders with a lot of folks on my travels performing all over from DC To baltimore and VA back n forth back n forth. A lot of you know what I mean cuz I see you and If I don't see you I catch up on whats what through blasts like Skinny's Joint.

I've connected with Brother Maniac, Enoch, and Spitts Mcman all through the blast. I did a show Hip Hop for the homeless with Brother Maniac and Marz from SkyLine..., I've recently sent a track to Spitts Mcman joint Play it or Spray it...lol It got Sprayed...real talk. But the feedback you get is incredible...i recommend anyone to send ya track to Spitts Mcmans show and others like it to see what the people think b4 you even throw it out to ya market. (Just my opinion).

Well i''m gone, I just wanted to let my presence be known. When you see me holla at meh, hit me on the space...if you in the DMV (And I mean the Whole DC the whole Maryland the whole VA) and you grindin ya music hit me on the space. Shots out to Wordsmith and Dubbs Lane...I see yall blasts all the time. Also i'm tryna come to Haydeez...Heat holla at me mayne.

DMV 100"

Baton Rouge Murderland on Play it or Spray it Thursday!!!!

3F1s,

I know I know Im still late on the New Year!! But I started off my New Year on a good high note! Not only was I blessed to see a new year, I was blessed to get my record played!!! The Club Radio Network's Spitts McMan put me in the January 1, 2009 edition of PLAY IT OR SPRAY IT THURSDAY..WILL U GET PLAYED OR SPRAYED?

Spitts McMan hit me up on the myspace that day to ask me if I want to submit a song. So I submitted Baton Rouge Murderland!!

It was recived pretty well. Shouts out to Oowop City , Trace Blam, Trigga and J5 (BmoreHH) for Playin my shit!

Some people wanted to spray it. I think one person gave me a flesh wound!!! As in the words of Spitts McMan "its a small thing to a GIANT!!!!"

Shouts out to Spitts McMan for having this forum for underground rappers to get there shine on!!!

Don't forget to check em out Tuesdays and Thurdays!! Call (646) 716-9030 to place Baton Rouge Murderland in rotation!!!


I'll be back on there soon!

Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air'

Just my thoughts

3F1's

To my friends who enjoys a glass of wine.. . and those who don't.

As Ben Franklin said:
In wine there is wisdom,
in beer there is freedom,
in water there is bacteria.

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 litre of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than
1 kilo of Escherichia coli,
(E. coli) - bacteria found in feces.

In other words, we are consuming
1 kilo of poop.

However, we do NOT run that risk when
drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whisky or other liquor), because alcohol has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.

Remember:
Water = Poop, Wine = Health .

Therefore, it's better to drink wine and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of shit.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information:
I'm doing it as a public service.

Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"

Barack Obama "Come Together" Produced by Nicbalz!!

Barack Obama - "Come Together" _Produced by NicBalz from Dubbslane on Vimeo.

3F1s,

I know I'm about 20 days late on my New Years Post!! But what can I say...I've been busy!!!!!! One of my favortie producers Nicbalz, ( Friendly Neighborhood Rhymer, I Dig It, Welcome to Myspace Vol1) sent over his latest track, Barack Obama's "Come Together" He was moved by one of his speeches while on the campaign trail and decieded to provide an backdrop.

I'm telling you, NicBalz is going to score movies in the future!!!

Take notice!!!

Anybody who want to collab with NicBalz hit him up at:

Myspace: myspace.com/nicbalzbeats
Youtube: www.youtube.com/nicbalZ


Since I love my 3F1s, I've decided to let you guys get the first exclusive listen to this track!!! Nobody has heard this but my 3F1s!! I think it came out hot!!!

You be the judge!!!

Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"

Happy Holidays From Dubbs Lane!!!!

Whats good My 3F1'S!!!



Since its the Holiday Season, I decided to give yall a sneak preview of what to expect from me on my next project Welcome to Myspace Vol2, and Thoughts Lyrics and Music!!!!

If you are reading this, it means that you are truly apart of my 3F1'S and you are really Rockin wit Dubbs Lane!!!!

So I hope you enjoy!!! Don't forget to get back at me with feedback!!!!


Dubbs Lane!!!!
"Its Fresh Air"




Dubbs Lane New Track!!! "Back Down"

Friendly Neighborhood Rhymer

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

3F1s,


Sorry I haven't been around for awhile but I had been tucked away in a secret layer doing what I do best..........Recording!!!!

The song playing above is "Friendly Neighborhood Rhymer" produced by Nicbalz. The song title and idea comes from my Graphic man Pierre of Qwon Studio. He made a graphic call "Dubbs Lane..Your Friendly Neighborhood Rhymer".

I thought the shirt was cool as hell, so now its like my alter ego now!!! Not only am I a dope up and coming artist.... I'm also Your Friendly Neighborhood Rhymer!

Since I love my 3F1s, I've decided to let you guys get the first exclusive listen to this track!!! Nobody has heard this but my 3F1s!! I think it came out hot!!! You be the judge!!!

Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"

My Condolences....

3F1'S,


One the eve of the most important Presidential Campaign, I am sad to hear that Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama's grandmother passed away toady. Madelyn Payne Dunham was 86 years young. If you have been anywhere in the United States over the past 21 months or so, you know how much of an impact that his grandmother had in the shaping of his life. I'm deeply sadend with the news and my thoughts and prayers go out to Barack Obama and his family during this troublesome time. I know that the election is tomorrow and he would have loved for his mother, and grandparents to be alive to see him get elected president, but they are all together now celebrating what we are going to find out on Wednesday!


Its Fresh Air
Dubbs Lane

As an artist....Am I?

What's going on 3F1'S,


The other day I stopped in 7 Eleven for my daily fix of Arizona Green Tea,( you can't beat 99 cents for 24oz yessir!). As I was going to get my daily dose of green tea goodness, I passed by the magazine rack. I noticed the XXL put out The 10 Freshman Hip Hop Class of 09. I seen a couple of familiar faces, (Curren$y, Wale, B.O.B. Ace Hood, Charles Hamilton and Corey Gunz ), so I picked up the magazine and decided to buy it.

Don't worry I'm not going to talk about the articles itself, I rather you read the magazine or get the scoop from a more known blogger. What I do want to say that I'm happy with the direction the Hip Hop is going in. The one thing I will say about the "Talented 10" is that they are all different and offer different things. Meaning I feel they are just being themselves. Not trying to portray some character of a fictional persona. They come off more genuine. So that leads me to believe that maybe other aspiring artist, such and myself will start to follow suite.

Its time for aspiring artist to start focusing on their craft rather than what sub- category of hip hop their music belongs in. Think about it there are too many categories.. Don't worry if your music isn't Gangsta, Conscience, Backpacker, Hipster, Underground etc., good music is just that Good Music!!! Think about this, the cats that rise to the cream of the crop all have one thing in common…they just did them regardless of what anybody thought. They didn't box or pigeon-holed themselves into a category that capped their talent!

As I was reading the XXL article I started to think about these questions:

As an Artist.....Am I comfortable in my craft?
As an Artist.....Am I being true to myself?
As an Artist.....Am I compromising my music for the sake of getting noticed?
As an Artist.....Am I throwing a new spin on the same topics, or am I spinning a new subject from the same topic? ( hint hint the last one was a trick question lol)

Rather you like it or not, being an Emcee means you are in a position to teach. What will the message be in the lyrics that you'll put out there to the public? These are question I think that aspiring artists should ask themselves. I think that is how the game continues to evolve. People should continue to "explore" their talents and be true to themselves rather than trying to get in where you fit in.

So in closing, Kudos to the "Talented 10" Freshman! I don't know how successful any of you will become, but it nice to know that the some artist aren't' afraid to be themselves! Question is are you?




It's Fresh Air
Dubbs Lane

A Milli A Milli A Milli A Milli

3F1S!!!!

Today I reached a milestone!!! After three years on myspace, I surpassed 1 MILLION TOTAL PLAYS!!!!!

It feels like breaking the backboard on NBA JAM, doing your first finishing move on Mortal Kombat, (Sub-Zero was my favorite!!!), and biting into a York Peppermint Patty while skiing down the Swiss Alps!!!! Well you get the point!! Lol

The next question that popped into my head was this…What next!!! I mean after you surpass 1 million total plays, what is the next milestone that you could achieve? It feels that myspace has became a game to me over the years.

I’m trying to get signed/noticed/put on etc, and myspace is a viable way , or so I think, to get into mainstream America! One has to think at some point in that time when is the best time to stop!?!? Have I done everything that I could possible do through myspace?? Do I start building my profile on another website? There has to be another social website that I could conqueror ? I must admit Facebook is looking real sexy to me!!! Nah myspace has been a good friend to Dubbs Lane over the years!! Helping me getting my name out to all four corners of the world! Its just time for me to start exploring different option through myspace!!!

Long story short, I’m thankful for all the people who have supported me through the years!!! From the producers who have helped me with Productions, Artist that I have collabed with, Djs that have put me on the mixtapes, and last but surely not least…The 3F1s!!!
There have been so many people that have emailed/commented on the material that have been on my page!! I am thankful for each and everyone of you!!!

Now its time for me to work on the next Million!!!!

Dubbs Lane
“Its Fresh Air”

I Can't Accept Defeat....but I Understand It

3F1's


Today I received news that all artist dread hearing. Recently I submitted my EPK, Electronic Press Kit, to an online Radio Station for consideration for airplay.

The advertisement read

"ShadesRadio.com is the platform for original Hip-hop style talk, music and culture. At the same time, it is an edutainment source through which they cultivate an appreciation for music in general. The station focuses on Hip-hop and the music that influenced it, but they also set aside broadcast time for non-Hip-hop based genres geared towards Hip-hop lovers.

The station interviews, live shows and panel discussions. They are currently accepting Hip-hop song submissions, as well as Soul, R&B, Funk and Alternative Rock for other programming. Please note that they are interested in old-school Hip-hop sounds, not gangsta or dance. Lyrical artists and Christian rappers are encouraged to submit, especially artists along the lines of Run-DMC, Common, Little Brother, Slum Village, Rakim, etc. "


The advertisement sounded like something that was feasible for me to be accepted. I like the fact that the station focused on lyrics and substances vs. swagger and gimmicks. So I submitted my song "Thoughts Lyrics and Music" off of my next project Welcome To Myspace Vol2 :Thoughts and Lyrics. Do to the fact that lyrics and substance are selling points for this station my management and I felt that Thoughts Lyrics and Music would have been the best song to submit. Well after the reviewing process was completed my management team notified me that I wasn't selected--bummer!!!!

I wasn't mad or anything of that nature, because if it was meant to happen it would have. The biggest thing that I have learned throughout this grinding process of recording,peforming, and searching for media outlets, you learn to understand that there are going to be speed bumps along the way.

Notice I said understand not ACCEPT!!!! Please, don't think that I am totally cool with not being selected!!! This "setback" lets me know that a couple of things:

1:) Work harder as well as Smarter
2:) A bigger opportunity is out there with name on it!! ( This just may be a blessing in disguise!)


I am writing this story for all aspiring artist out there in my boat. I understand your pain. Sometime the grind seems like a treadmill!! Your running in place, but your not moving. Please don't be discouraged!! Keep grinding. Remember you have to have "Drive like a Trucker" if you want to get somewhere in this buisness!!!


Dubbs Lane
"It Fresh Air"

I Pitty The Fool!!!!!

3F1'S






I was watching one of the I love 80's shows, when I seen this!!!!!!

D.C. CAB starring Mr. T, Gary Busey, Adam Baldwin.

So my movie recomendation for tonight is D.C. Cab!!!

Remember At DC Cab when these guys hit the streets guess what hit the fan!

"I Pitty The Fool"


Dubbs Lane
"It Fresh Air"





Here is trailer to one of most slept on movie from the 80's

visit videodetective.com for more info

How Not to Spend a Friday Night!!!!

3F1'S


Last night was supposed to be an uneventful night. I went out to chill at my folks house. It was raining so we wasn't going no where that meant getting dressed up and walking with umbrellas! So after a night of shooting the breeze, I decided to call it a night at about 11:30pm.


I’m taking my sweet time home when the I get a flat tire. So after curses, mostly due to the fact it is raining cats and dogs outside, I get out to get the spare and jack to change this flat tire.


Well the parkway I was driving on has no light so it is basically pitch black dark. But I still fine just pissed off still that it raining. I putting the spare on, and about to start tighten up the lugs’ when the oh SHIT FACTOR KICKS IN!!!!

The damn jack slipped and the tire along with the tire fell on my damn foot! That’s right on my damn foot!!!! What really sucks is who in their right mind will stop for a total stranger at 1am in the morning on a dark highway in the rain?? Your damn right nobody!!!!! I tried to signal everybody that passed. The pain was terrible, and not to mention it was raining like hell.

But God sent me two people to help me out. Two dudes by the name of Malcolm and Cool. They both were driving and seen me wailing my arms out of sheer panic! They took the chance and pulled over. They lifted the car off of my foot, and change the tire for me.

Afterward I went to the damn hospital!!! A couple of cold compresses and a X-Rays later I was released with a severely sprained foot. No broken bones. Milk does a body good folks!!! Lol

But I am grateful that Malcolm and Cool were there to help me out in my time of need. Thirty minutes with a car on your foot is not a way to spend your Friday Night!!!


Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"

AR Radio Interview New Mixtape

On 9-11-08 I had my first Radio Interview! I had a blast with AR Radio!! Sirius, the host,on point with question and he knew what was going on with Fresh Air Ent. So check out it out! Hopefully I didn't make a fool of myself!!




Also, the Long Awaited AR Radio Mixtape was released on 9-25-08. So Be on the lookout, it will be sold for $4 and will feature artists such as: Dubbs Lane, Lil Be-Z, Sha Stimuli, Sirius, T-Mell, KB, Lil Dee aka God Gift, E.ness, Elliott Ness(NC Emcee), and many more!!!

To get your copy contact AR Radio at:

http://armusicradio.blogspot.com/

DC Hip Hop Gettin My U Street On

3F1's!!!!




Here is a good video from the "DC Hip Hop Series: Gettin My U Street On" (shouts to Wale for the line). Moments like this is what I love about the grind process. I'm so at peace with myself when I am performing. Here is a video from of a performance at club Pure in Washington DC. I hope you all enjoy!

Dubbs Lane Cosgins: Quwon Stuidos

3F1's whats good?!

This week I would like to Cosign Quwon Studios.

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Album/Mixtape Artwork:

Logos

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Tell em' Dubbs Lane sent cha!

Answer This

Quick Question... Does saying "I am Hip Hop" really mean "I am a Hater"?

I was driving into work this morning and I was thinking about a show I
performed at on 9-17-08. Nothing crazy like women throwing undergarments
on the stage or nothing of that nature....No fights no ruckus no
nothing....Just a regular night at a club.

As the first performance was getting underway, the artist felt he had
"PSA" to get off his chest. He stated that it was time to bring "Hip
Hop" to his region, and his city was always getting looked over blah
blah blah blah!!!

At first I thought...Damn this guy really loves his city and he wants to
see it do good. He is just pissed off that the spotlight has shined on
his city..

Then he said something that I have heard too many times before!!! The
"Soulja Boy" killed hip hop speech.

Look I'm going to be honest...I don't own a Soulja Boy Cd, nor am I a
die hard fan.....but I can say this....give that kid the credit he
deserves...He targeted an audience...marketed to them...and make massive
amounts of money. I'm not saying his music is great, but I am saying he
is smart. He knew what people wanted hear. Mind you when I say "people"
I mean the demographic he targeted, ( 21yrs and below crowd.)

I get tired of these "Hip Hop" artist saying Soulja Boy killed Hip Hop.
Or better yet "Down South" Music killed Hip Hop. That is absurd!!! You
wanna know what killed hip hop??? When Hip Hop stopped being competitive
and became repetitive!!!!

Some where along the lines people became scared to be themselves. "Hip
Hoppers" just wanted to be what they saw on t.v. Bandwagon Backpackers,
Coat-Tailing Trappers!! How many times have you seen or heard somebody
say they hate down south or "Soulja Boy" music but turn around and have
a screw chopped hook or better yet they have a song teaching you a new
dance?? That shit just doesn't make sense!!!

Stop saying what it and what ain't hip hop!! The last time I check hip
hop was created by people who wanted to express themselves regardless of
what other people thought. Hip Hop is not about CONFORMING!!! I'm not
saying some of the some of the music out here is not bullshit, but at
the same time "Hip Hop" cats aren't making good music either!! A lot of
Soulja Boy hater can't pay people to listen to their shit for free right
now!! (i.e. add you favorite underground never made it mad rapper
here!!!!)

I'm tired of hearing cats saying I'm bringing Hip Hop back to my city or
I'm going to bring Hip Hop back!!! Truth is nobody wants to hear that
SHIT!!! Hip Hop is too many things now. Its everywhere!!!!


The best thing you can do is accept the fact that Hip Hop has grown up.
Its not in the hood anymore! Thats one thing I hate is the "Hood
Mentality" All that means is that... You are sleep walking today,
dreaming about yesterday, not thinking for tomorrow.


Whew! I'm done with my rant! Hopefully I gave you guy some insight to my
thought process! Oh yeah last thing before I get out of here.... If you
have ever said "I am Hip Hop" , but turned around and pointed the finger
at someone i.e. Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne.... for the reason you haven't or
your city or your region haven't made it.....Then saying "I am Hip Hop"
and switch it too "I am a Hater"


Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"

Dubbs Lane Cosigns: Vatalent.com

What Going On 3F1's

As all of you know by now, I am an underground artist trying to surface on the mainstream level. Let me tell you something, sometimes the grind seems endless as well as impossible. No one can do it all by themselves. Don't let an artist tell you anything remotely different. You need help along the way. I'm thankful for people who have seen something in me that they like and out of the kindness of their heart, they decided to help me.

So I have decided to start the "Dubbs Lane Official Cosign" blog! Which are connects that I come across from people who actually do what they say, and say what they do.

First on the "Dubbs Lane Official Cosign", are the good guys at VAtalent.com. VAtalent.com is a blog style website catering to the urban demographic. It provides the latest issues ranging from Music/Movies/Politics. This website was created as a platform display talented artist from the Virginia area. There is an abundance of talented underground artist featured on this website. The most beautiful thing about Vatalent.com, is that this website is really dedicated to giving a voice to underground artist. Face it if you are not "connected" your chances are pretty slim on you being a feature artist on certain known Hip Hop websites. Vatalent.com serves the vehicle to drive your career into the right direction. If are building your press kit (musical resume), like I am, you definitely know that it is always a good thing to have your features websites/magazine articles included in your package. Trust me, Vatalent.com is your one stop shop!

VAtalent.com is broken down into seven categories.

News: Latest news in music, movies, politics and world issues

Insight: Provides the latest information on upcoming events

Word Iz: You know Vatalent.com has to keep you up on the latest gossip on the streets.

Listings: Provides up to date listing of the hottest events going on in the Great State of Virginia

Food 4 Thought: Issues that VAtalent.com's audience should really think about.

New Releases: Upcoming music releases from your favorite artist

Videos: Viewers are able to watch Vatalent.com TV

To all of the Underground artist who are looking for exposure make sure you check out the Featured Artist section of the website. This also applies to Promoter, Talent Scouts, who are looking for artist quality unsigned artist to fill spots on upcoming events.

So there you have it folks!!! VAtalent.com is the website for you if you are looking for the upcoming events, latest news, hottest music, and last but not least....IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING ARTIST LOOKING TO GET YOUR MUSIC ON A WEBSITE!!!

So stop by Vatalent.com today to create a profile, log in and enjoy the plethora of information on the website for your enjoyment!! Tell em Dubbs Lane sent ya!!!!

Dubbs Lane

"Its Fresh Air"