One year sober today
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, then you know I recently stopped drinking alcohol. It was a pretty big part of my life as a touring artist, as well as my social life at home, so to many people my decision to quit came as a surprise. Some people didn’t and still don’t believe that I don’t drink anymore. I don’t get offended, I just take it as an example of how much i had become associated with it. Other people have found inspiration in my decision to quit, which has been encouraging.Well today, May 15th, is my official one year clean and sober date.
Tucson Pictures
I was in Tucson Arizona the other night on The Family Tour. It’s a very pretty city, so I tried to walk around and take some pictures. Mostly of the city itself and not really the show or venue. If you’ve never been there, it’s hot, it’s beautiful, and the people are really nice.
Blueprint “The Clouds” Live from Madison, WI
Please request “So Alive” on CD101 FM Columbus
If you live in the Columbus area, the radio station CD101 FM (now CD102.5) is probably pretty familiar to you. In an era of Radio One and Clear Channel radio monopolies, they remain one of the last truly independent radio stations in Columbus. Their format is alternative rock, but they also host specialty shows that range from the progressive Independent Playground, to the Sunday night Reggae show, and they also play hip-hop from time to time. CD101 FM has always been extremely supportive of the local music scene in Columbus, inviting artists on air (I’ve been several times), to throwing huge events and always booking local bands to open, to giving local artists radio play.
Basically they’re a shining example of what radio used to be like everywhere, and can still be.
Philly Is Dope
Admittedly, I’m a midwesterner at heart, so I’ve never been a fan of the fast paced, impersonal, nickle-and-dime-you-to-death feeling I get when I visit most east coast cities. New York being the most blatant example of that; I can only take a couple days there before I start feeling overwhelmed and wanna go home.But Philly is different.
I’ve always liked Philly. I might even go as far as to saying I’ve never had a bad show in Philly. In fact, when I really think about my history in Philly I realize that it’s been full of epic moments since I’ve been coming here.
Blueprint T-Shirt Final Design
First, I want to thank everybody for voting in the poll I had last week. It’s good to get people’s feedback for things like that before you actually have the thing printed. Because of the limitations of the printing process we had to switch away from the light blue shirt I originally wanted it printed on, and change the color scheme. However, I’m very happy with the design and new color scheme. Check it out:
Will have these for sale at the Family Tour shows that start tonight in Columbus, OH @ the Newport.
Thanks for the support!
Atmosphere announces Red Rocks and Greek Theatre (LA) performances with Evidence and Blueprint
4.19.11 Atmosphere announces Red Rocks and Greek Theatre (LA) performances as part of the Family Vacation Tour!
This August Atmosphere will embark on the second leg of their US tour called “The Family Vacation Tour”. Atmosphere will be joined by Rhymesayers family members Evidence, Blueprint, DJ Babu and special guests. “The Family Vacation Tour” will support Atmosphere’s brand new release The Family Sign.
the truth vs a good story
I’ve always had a weird relationship with the press. For the early part of my career, from 1999-2003 when I was first putting out Greenhouse material on Weightless Recordings, they would either ignore us completely or clown us in the local weekly papers. Then once Soul Position came out things improved, but its always been weird. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, you take it with a grain of salt and you move on. Along the way I stopped giving a fuck and realized that while the press can to some extent make a star out of somebody that shouldn’t be, they also can’t really do much for artists that are bi-products of a more grassroots approach–which I am. I’m not sure if that realization means I gave up on their importance, or that I gave up on my potential to be a critics favorite, but I do know that things definitely changed for me.But specifically, here’s my problem with press:
POLL: Light Blue T-Shirt design (UPDATED)
#1 - vertical design Ahh, it’s that time of year–time to tour and time to choose t-shirt designs for tour. This one is a little bit of an easier choice, since it’s one basic design laid out with two different variations. The variation is subtle; the text in one design is laid out horizontally and the other is horizontal, but that subtlety is why I would like to get some votes on it. I’ve got one that’s my favorite, but if you could take a second and let me know what you think by hitting up the poll below it would be greatly appreciated.
So here’s the same design, but laid out horizontally:
Blueprint “So Alive” – Live from The Showbox in Seattle, WA
Check out this live performance from Blueprint of the new song “So Alive”, live from The Showbox in Seattle, WA while he was on tour with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis!
Grab your copy of the album Adventures In Counter-Culture now: Fifth Element | iTunes | Amazon
Buy the “So Alive” single and remixes now: iTunes So Alive EP w/ Deluxe Digital Booklet | Amazon | Vinyl from Fifth Element (limited hand numbered red vinyl 12″)
Filmed & Edited by Daniel Torok
Motion Graphics by Sean Monahan – http://seanmonahan.com
Artwork by Eric CarlsonBlueprint: Printmatic.net | Facebook | Twitter | Myspace | Ping
Rhymesayers: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr | Myspace | SoundcloudAdventures in Counter-Culture is in stores now!
Alright folks. Today is the day. My new album is in stores right now. You can get it from itunes, pretty much any mom & pop store, on-line at fifthelementonline.com as well as chains like Best Buy. I’m gonna spare you the sales pitch and just say that I’ve put a lot of time into it so obviously it would be great it you picked it up. I’m going to be flying back to Columbus to do an in-store at Magnolia Thunderpussy at 7pm today, so I’m not going to be online a much until later, but feel free to hit this post up and let me know what you think of it if you’ve got it already.
Pre-order Adventures In Counter-Culture now from Fifth Element Online! You can still pre-order today and get the bonus materials! Every pre-order will receive a bonus Weightless Radio CD for FREE, a 27 track instrumental album of previously unreleased beats produced by Blueprint and only available at Fifth Element. The vinyl features a custom limited and numbered double LP picture disc in a full color printed jacket. It also includes an 8 page booklet with lyrics, liner notes, and digital download card. You don’t want to miss out on this exclusive deal, only from Fifth Element!
Pre-Order today: Fifth Element (with exclusive bonus instrumental disc) | iTunes | Amazon
Here’s the information on the inst0re today:
Adventures in Counter-Culture Album Release Party in Columbus 4/9
If you live in Columbus, OH or the surrounding area then you won’t wanna miss this event. The official release party for the new Blueprint album Adventures in Counter-Culture will be going down Saturday April 9th in Columbus, OH at Carabar (115 Parsons). Doors open at 9pm, all ages are invited, and the admission is FREE. Performers include Blueprint, Bottom Brick. The music will be provided by DJ True Skills, and there will be a bboy battle from 9pm-1030pm from some of the freshest breakers in our city. Please come through to check out the show and pick up the new album.
Thanks for the support!
Printmatic
My new album Adventures in Counter-Culture out in one week!
It’s about that time! Blueprint‘s newest album Adventures In Counter-Culture is dropping in just seven days!
Pre-order Adventures In Counter-Culture now from Fifth Element Online! Albums will ship on March 31st. Every pre-order will receive a bonus Weightless Radio CD for FREE, a 27 track instrumental album of previously unreleased beats produced by Blueprint and only available at Fifth Element. The vinyl features a custom limited and numbered double LP picture disc in a full color printed jacket. It also includes an 8 page booklet with lyrics, liner notes, and digital download card. You don’t want to miss out on this exclusive deal, only from Fifth Element!
Pre-Order today: Fifth Element (with exclusive bonus instrumental disc) | iTunes | Amazon
Check out the the So Alive EP with remixes from Budo, X:144, and Innerpartysystem: Fifth Element (exclusive 12″) | iTunes | Amazon
Blueprint: Printmatic.net | Twitter | Facebook | Myspace
Rhymesayers: Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Myspace | Soundcloud“Radio-Inactive” live @ The Mohawk – (SXSW Music Conference)
“Radio-Inactive” live @ The Mohawk – (SXSW Music Conference)
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“So Alive” deluxe single available from Printmatic.net NOW!
Single “so alive” from the album Adventures in Counter-Culture available on limited edition, RED vinyl. Only 500 singles pressed and all individually hand-numbered. Remixes by Budo & X:144 as well as all instrumentals. Also includes a digital download card so you don’t have to encode the songs to MP3s yourself! No excuse to not scoop it up! Support the movement!
