The B-A-Double R-I-T-Z Pre Release was my second full show production, renting The Cellar again in downtown San Jose, California along with the wireless mics. Show CDs were also created for those in attendance. Performances started at midnight.
It was a bittersweet night as our show was dedicated to EMPera who tragically drowned almost one month prior on Father’s Day June 15, 2008.
I performed “Just Skip” with Deez Dinero with EMPera’s verse blaring through the loudspeakers, “Flossy” with Swizzle & Deez Dinero, “Livin’ To Die” with Attilary & Swoona with EMPera’s voice posthumously preaching, and “Watch Out There” with MysterE.
The vibe was amazing, the crowd was lively and the show was a success. In hindsight it was a moment of change for me, a great influence of mine was gone, his creative talents were no more, and a friend was lost. Rest In Peace Roy.
Barritz’ Burntday was my first full show production both behind the scenes and on the mic… I rented The Cellar in downtown San Jose, California; along with a set of wireless mics… created shows CDs with the tracks performed that night and gave them to everyone in the building… ran the guest list, took a piece of the draw from the door and the bar tab and rocked the mic at midnight.
It was an intense performance with close friends, family and industry folks in attendance. I learned the importance of the sound check as I set up the wireless mics beforehand and did a live mic mix during the show for each artist as we moved around the floor. That night I also realized it was best to control the venue from open to close and make sure all the details were accounted for personally rather than rely on a promoter or club owner.
Swizzle, Deez Dinero & I performed “Flossy,” Attilary & I performed “U Kan’t Fuk Wit Me” and EMPera, Deez Dinero & I performed “Just Skip.”
A hot Saturday autumn night in The Bay… the San Jose Ruff Ryders put together a beautiful venue at Club Abyss in Sunnyvale, California… Attilary, EMPera (R.I.P.), Swoona and myself rocked the stage with a thick entourage… it was my last time performing with 40-8 Productionz as Brainz Blown Recordz™ rose from the ashes.
