A revolution.

Wow, what a long, lovely productive day I had today. So I was up until 3:30 last night. I had been sent quite a number of instrumentals, I was quite hesitant to write simply because of the fact that I tell myself that I can not write, which basically means that I am limiting myself and limiting my chances of succeeding and improving my writing. I then played the beat "Mad Army" by Kritical Beatz, I actually put it on replay so I could familiarise myself with it, all this time I was telling Tainternational that I just couldn't do it. Then I came with the first lyric, the second, third and then it was lift off, I actually got excited and shared this excitement with Tainternational because of the fact that, writing is not a strong point of mine and I actually felt as if I had really achieved something. My mother had gone to bed at around 12 oclock, as I was trying I was trying to piece the track together and see what it sounded like in my head, so I had to keep the volume down, I was basically whispering, I recorded my whispering on my mobile phone just so that I could play it back to myself when we got into the studio as I know that I forget things quite easily. Anyway, I wrapped things up, told Tainternational how excited I was about you know bringing this track to life and then I went to bed.


8:30 Came and my blackberry alarm started ringing, uhh that thing really does irritate me, but I guess it serves it's purpose, it is soo powerful that when it rings once I just automatically give up on trying to get more sleep and I drag myself out of bed. I had my shower, sorted out my stuff and then I met up with a friend as she was going to town as-well. We arrived in town at approximately 10:30, I received a call of Tainternational telling me that FireFlex was in Birmingham I thought it would have been great if we travelled together as we would have  got some time to talk and share our perspectives and experiences in relation to music. So as I was in the que to buy my ticket at New Street Station I heard a man talking, I do not know what made me notice him, but then he asked the attendant for a ticket to Wolverhampton, I knew it was FireFlex even though I had never met or seen him. Not trying to blow my own horn but I am a confident person and I have no problem in approaching people but for some reason I felt a bit shy, I didn't want to ask this "man" whether he was Fireflex as I was weary about his response, what if he had said something like "No I am not, and why the hell are you asking me questions"? (lol). So I texted Tainternational and told him that I thought I had seen Flex, I then went to the platform and got on to the train, Tainternational encouraged me to speak to Flex, I had spotted "the man" and he was getting on the train, so I decided to follow him (I know, I do have certain   characteristics of a stalker). I was standing opposite "the man" on the train he had his earphones in, feeling the beat and I decided to disturb him. I introduced myself to him and I was happy that he knew who I was. It was really great, we discussed a few things, I could already tell that he was serious about music, he has a passion for music, incredibly down to earth, oh and I must mention he is incredibly funny, he joked about how he had noticed me looking at him as he was getting the ticket (next time I will try not to make it too obvious). From that and his music that I had heard, I knew that working with him would be an interesting experience. 


We arrived at the train station and then got a taxi to the studio. Tainternational was walking down we said our hello's and everything, I must mention that I got a good vibe from Flex and Tainternational just soo down to earth, relaxed and incredibly welcoming. So we got into the studio, met the producer and we got the ball rolling. I didn't feel nervous or anything I was incredibly comfortable around the people that I was with, it was just a good vibe. I sat down, got my notepad out, played my "whispering" of the track a few times just so I could remember the sequence, tune and tones of the track. We had maybe just 3 practice run through's and I knew exactly how I was going to sing every lyric. We wanted to do an intro, I found it a bit difficult though,  zvenoise handinyatso gone (I am not that good at hyping) but that will come as time progresses. So we recorded the track, we had to do the chorus a few times because of the fact that we wanted to some higher notes but I found it a little difficult as the lower notes where being played to me through the headphones, I kind of got lost in my own voice. I would start off high and then come down to the note that I was hearing but, with some tips off Kellz (the producer)and Tainternational I then I re-sang the chorus without the lower notes of the chorus and finally it was a done deal, it came out quite nice. - Let me refrain my fingers from typing, don't want to let off too much. 


As I was recording Prodigal came into the studio, I didn't get to actually introduce myself as I was recording, all of that happened later on. MadMax also came and we all got a chance to introduce ourselves to each other. Prodigal and MadMax are also artists and maybe we will get the opportunity to work together. I believe that there is a substantial number of talented Zimbabwean individuals but it just depends on whether not they get connected with a network of other individuals who also share the same passion for music with them and this is why I am grateful of the fact that you know all of this has happened soo quickly, just as I was "Pushing my dream into the clouds" - so to speak. 


Anyway we finished the actual recording and then the intro wasn't as difficult as I had thought it would be, we kept it quite simple and to the point. We then worked on a remix, I really do NOT want to let off too much, because that would take the anticipation and excitement out of it. 

But anyway, I did enjoyed my productive day, meeting all of these lovely people. I declare this the beginning of something great, something like a revolution. I ask for you to trust my words, you will definitely be hearing more from me. The ball has started rolling, the dream is out of the cloud. HAPASISINA CHEKU MIRIRA. 

Thank you for reading my blog people, hope you enjoyed. Peace Love and Blessings..x Quein