• Install'd Windows 7 Ultimate x64

"I finally decided to install Windows 7 on my Macbook Pro. I deleted the XP partition & tried to re-partition the hard drive but Disk Utility kept say'n that there were files it couldn't move. So I had to backup my HD to my Time Machine drive, wipe my hard drive and restore from the Time Machine backup. That right there took about 3 hours. After I was back up and running, my computer had restored to a state from a few days before and not the most recent. I wouldn't have mind'd but I was work'n on a new track and I had count'd on Time Machine to back up the text file i was write'n it in. I checked the Time Machine backup for the file and it was nowhere. Now, I had did the backup THREE TIMES in a row right before I wiped the drive. BS!!! Because of that, i was furious. I remember all the set parts of the track but I can't recall all the brainstormed ideas I had typed up. Just another thing to set me back, but it's okay. I'm a monster. So in the end, I got the 64-bit of Windows 7 Ultimate running right along with the 64-bit Snow Leopard on my unibody Macbook Pro...and Windows still comes with the BULLSHIZZ...!"

• I'm Come'n Home...

"So...I'm about to head back to the Tri-State area (DE). South Carolina was fun but I'm ready to return home. I'll come back at a later date. Back to business, I gotta get up with DJ AABB & "The Magnificent". I see good things happening for myself & the MS Team..

• Musicians Ditch Studios For Macs

Better for us Independent and unsigned musicians, technology has made it possible that with $500 - $2000 you can make high quality music in your basement or bedroom. The days of having to invest mass amounts of money in studio time are quickly fading. I myself record vocals with a MacBook Pro (like T-Pain), AT4050 condenser mic (like Trey Songz) & an Apogee Duet (like Bryan Michael Cox). For producing I just need my Korg NanoKey plugged into Logic Pro. Simple...DIY. Although you will need to take time to master your DAW. And for all you Apple haters, just know that Apple computers are INDUSTRY STANDARD.

Check out this article on USA Today.

• Myrtle Beach, SC: Day TWO

"Wow, I was up drive'n from 11pm - 7am on our way down here to SC on Friday night/Saturday morning. I didn't get much sleep these past couple days because of my night owl schedule. We all went out to Ripley's Aquarium and walk'd around the surrounding areas. Seen a lot of cool sea life, went on a few rides, and basically just had fun. We got a lot of pictures & video footage of the day's event so I'll be post'n up on YouTube soon.

-- It's official, I'm upgrade'n my Kodak V1253 to a Canon XHA1 or 5D Mark 2. Moment like these I gotta get in "Motion-Picture Perfect 1080p" and not consumer grade 720p. This upgrade is gonna run me anywhere from $2000 - $3000. My standards are high and I'm too technical, I know; but hey, I ALWAYS GET WHAT I WANT..."

• OOT: Myrtle Beach, SC

"I'm get'n away from the Tri-State area, finally. I been everywhere this last month or 2; DE, PA, NJ, NY, and now I'm head'd to SC for about a week. I plan on get'n a lit'l work done & have'n a good time w/ the fam. I'ma take pix and flix nd I'll be post'n up on the site during the trip. I still gotta pack my bags. Lata!"

• So Long Gritty City...

"I just spent the last 3 weeks in Philadelphia, PA. I got a little work done, finally. I didn't get to link up with everyone I planned to get up with, get ya'll next time. Spent a lot of time with my lady, however (her book'n azz) :) . Got the website redesigned & work on a few beats. Finish 'em up when I get back to DE though. My little cousin had a sweet 16 B'day party which was great ( awww). I got a LOT of food to take home with me, haha. Also, exchanged numbers with the DJ that was there, we gotta link up and make something happen definitely. As far as anything else though, my "To-do" list remains long, and there ain't enough time in the day, damn 2009 is almost over. Danny Cash just came back after a one year hiatus...Rook been kinda quiet, and I myself most definitely has been behind the scenes all year long. It's cool though, we still around. Lyriphysics Vol. 1 will hit sometimes in Q1 or Q2 2010. Look out for me..!"

• Grab The Cash Talent Competition

Do you have what it takes to win $1,000? Then, on November 15th, 2009 come “Grab The CASH! We are looking for talented comedians, singers, dancers, poets, and hip-hop artists to showcase their skillz. Every contestant gets paid and the winner receives an $1,000 CASH prize! In this competition contestants will:

· showcase their skillz in front of a panel of entertainment professionals, who will provide feedback on their performance

· have the opportunity to network with other entertainers and professionals in their respective fields

· have the opportunity to purchase a edited copy of their performance

· receive a percentage of their ticket sales

· and of course have the opportunity to walk away with $1,000!

Auditions are by APPOINTMENT ONLY and will be held on October 18th 2009 in Manhattan, NY. Location will be given upon registration. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! To register please send your first and last name, number, age, email address, type of talent, and preferred appointment time (listed below) to grabthecashtalent@gmail.com before October 10th 2009 or call (973) 444-5127 as soon as possible, APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED!! There is a $10 non-refundable audition fee. The winner will be chosen by crowd decision, so make sure you bring your family, friends, fans, and supporters to increase your chances of winning! For your convenience you can also pre-pay your audition fee at http://grabthecash.eventbrite.com ...

Appointment Times:
1st Slot 11:15am-12pm
2nd Slot 12pm-1pm
3rd Slot 1pm-2pm
4th Slot 2pm-2:45pm

**Further details will be given after registration**

• THE NEW iKENJ.com

"Well here it is & it's right on schedule. The new [ ikenj.com ] has been stripped down, redesigned, and rebuilt. The website is now 5MB lighter & the source files are arranged in a more organized fashion. Noticeably, there's a much sleeker & cleaner look & feel to it. The (somewhat annoying) welcome page is now gone (although I might create a new one in Flash) & the audio intro has now been moved to the main page. The PayPal checkout is now set up properly and also there are sponsored ads being promoted on the site. Soon a flash mp3 player will be embedded into the layout and will auto-play music when the site is loaded. The Audio, Image, Beat Library, & Store pages are still down because I still have yet to have any content that is ready to be placed on them. That's something else on the short term "to-do list". So...I will place before & after photos (screenshots taken in Vista but I use a MAC!) of the website up for comparing. Give me your feedback & tell me what you think..."



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But instead of just checking the photos, why not jut visit the site? ikenj.com or as I always say... "GOOGLE iKENJ"...