This selection is riding on the back of the immediate success and popularity of his new single, "Respect," released on May 1, which debuted as high as #9 on the Christian Rap Charts and currently sits at #2. You can see the top 200 Christian Rap Charts by going to the following link:
"Kromed Up," also one of the singles from P-Duble's upcoming full-length release is sitting at #11 (debuting at #6) and "No Trouble," one of the singles from P-Duble's EP release, "My Album About Me," which came out over a year ago, is still on the charts; currently at #18 (debuted at #30).
Besides reaching #2 on the Christian Rap Chart, the singles potential to cross-over into the mainstream market is becoming prevalent, as it also is currently sitting at #14 on the Overall Rap Charts. This chart can be found by going to the following link:
With the success of these three tracks, P-Duble has risen up the overall music charts and is currently siting at #44 overall. That chart can be found at the following link: http://www.audiostreet.net/topartists.aspx?page=2
P-Duble's newest release "If I Die..." - 6/1/08!!!!!!
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"If I Die..." - AVAILABLE June 1, 2008!!!
Hip-Hop is known for bringing the truth about American cities to the masses.Christian hip-hop is known for bringing the truth of the gospel to the masses.It’s seldom (actually) a rarity when Christian hip hop is able to do both; bring the truth of the gospel to the masses, as well as bring the truth about an American city, at the same-time. Nevertheless, P-Duble is ready to break this trend and do the same for his hometown of Indianapolis as he does for Jesus Christ.
P-Duble grew-up on the Eastside of Indianapolis in an area he affectionately calls “Balsam/Tre’ Nickle.”He first got his start I the music business, outside of freestylin’ when he wasn’t puttin’ in work, by teaming-up with childhood friends Sir Tae’, D-Lope and B.A., and formed the group D.O.A. (Dead On Arrival).As they continued to record and perform throughout Indianapolis whenever they had opportunity, they also explored other avenues for success, taking business classes and planning to venture into real-estate. Unfortunately, the group’s career never took off, as Sir Tae’ and D-Lope doubled-up after B.A.’s incarceration to release only one album on Philadelphia-based Bodybag Records and Lil’ Pookie (P-Duble) felt the Lord calling him in a different direction.
Although music was a heavy influence, Lil’ Pookie (what he was originally called in his younger days) also realized that education would be essential for his future goals, so he enrolled in higher education after graduating from high-school.
That was in the mid 1990’s and now more than 10 years later, P-Duble’s career has taken off in a whirlwind of performances and recognition.The R.O.G. (Redeemed Original Gangsta’) has performed all over the eastern-half of the United States and his song “No Trouble” has become a radio-staple in several markets.
Beyond the catchiness of the single and the high-energy spirit of the sing that brings people to the dance-floor, the quirky in-your-face visual style of P-Duble is another element that sets him apart and forms his identity.
It all started when P-Duble felt he was being led in a different route than what some of his music mentors and veterans in the hip-hop scene advised; following the Lord’s lead and self-produced his newest full-length release; a complete and well-thought out project from start to finish, and destined to bring attention to the Indianapolis rap scene.P-Duble is looking forward to being a pioneer.
P-Duble's New Album Title and Release Date Set!
June 1, 2008!!! - If I Die... hits the streets!
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TA brand new P-DUBLE track, entitled "Respect", is available for streaming on his MySpace page. The song comes off P-DUBLE's new solo album, "IF I DIE...", which is scheduled for release on June 1 via Pike Street Music.
Commented P-Duble: "['Respect' is] a street anthem and signals what kind of record 'If I Die...' is all about.
He added, "I'm ever so proud of this record. I wanted to make a record that I can live with for the next 20 years, a record that is timeless."
If you're going to buy one P-Duble record or if you've never heard of P-Duble before, this is the one to jump on board with.
Produced by P-Duble for Kaulipepper Klik Productions and Co-Produced by Quite Stankable Productions in conjunction with Stay Beat Music in Columbus, Ohio, after countless hours spent writing in his home, "If I Die..." is a magnificent statement from P-Duble. "It is a roots album, it is a true account of my life but also fearless and multi-dimensional," said P-Duble.
P-Duble has reinvented something, being able to offer a new album which is truly emotional and picturing his own observations of today's world.
"The beauty of makin' music, for me", explained P-Duble, "is to have a vast blank canvas. To completely open myself up to the Lord and the Holy-Spirit, that these days, guide me day and night. I am no longer in fear of the dark, or what lurks behind door number 13. The songs on my new album were written in, and around my Columbus, Ohio home, sometimes late at night... sometimes, while falling asleep, sometimes fully awake, as I'm driving around town... these new songs are a true vindication. And realization, of the gift of Eternal Life."
The result is a brilliant balance of the diverse influences that have always been present in P-dub's life, but with an incredible and very addictive mood that helps creating a feeling of joy and true enjoyment all over the album. "I believe that the hard work has been worth waitin' for, this is for all of those whom need it, and beyond: a deep spiritual statement," concludes P-dub.
This project if full of cameos, but not so many that they take away from the message P-Duble is trying to convey. Bridget Winterman, T-Huzzie, Ty Wills, Heavyweight, BW + LX,Mims and Luppy all throw their collective talents into the mix.
"If I Die..." track listing:
01. Gangsta' Praya' (If I die...)featuring Bridget Winterman 02. Salvation featuring T-Huzzie 03. Kromed Up 04. Respect featuring Ty Wills...beat by Heavyweight 05. Beatin Down tha' Block 06. Bootshakles 4 da' Shorteez; Part 1 w/T-Huzzie 07. If I Die... (...cry no pity) 08. I Hope... w/Ty Wills 09. Untouchable 10. Testimony w/T-Huzzie 11. Mafia Style 12. Bootshakles 4 da' Shorteez; Part 2 w/T-Huzzie 13. Who's U'r Pappy featuring BW + LX 14. This Is Why... featuring Mims 15. Knightmare 16. Snap 2 This featuring Luppy 17. Suicide Letter 18. Bootshakles 4 da' Shorteez; Part 3 w/T-Huzzie 19. Spiritual Intelligence 20. ...Cry No Pity (Bury my soul...) w/Bridget Winterman
My son Brayden is now famous. Here's what happened…
About a month ago, Brayden and three of his 9-year-old friends got together on a Saturday afternoon and decided to make a movie. Using a digital video camera and thankfully not my basement, they spent most of the weekend making a 55 second epic.
That Sunday evening around 7pm (prime time for young computer users), I helped them post it on a makeshift facebook page that I quickly created for them page. Within minutes, they had several comments, and, according to Brayden, many more the next day at school.
And so the following weekend, they made another movie. This one was longer, more technically complicated and shot in more than one location. Sunday evening at 7pm, they posted again. More buzz, more interest.
Last weekend they took it up another notch entirely, adding costumes, fire, moving objects, etc... and even a plot. This time, on Sunday at 7pm, kids were waiting by their computers. That Monday afternoon at school, the buzz had grown so large that the boys had to be escorted out of the building by two uniformed police officers.
Okay, I totally made that last part up. But you get the picture… lots of interest in the student body.
Some (actual) highlights from the past 30 days:
Over 100 kids from Brayden's class have posted comments about the videos on this Facebook page. Many are now clamoring to appear in future episodes.
Several people in town have gone out of their way to mention the videos to my wife Jodie and me, some of whom don't even have kids in the same school.
The teacher who runs the film program at the high school got wind of the videos, sought out the boys, and wants them to enter a local film competition.
"So what?", you ask. So this. What's happened to Brayden and his friends over the past month has everything to do with your project; whatever it may be. Because when you look at the impact they've had, you'll notice two important things:
You can't force a following. They didn't promote the videos, they just started posting them. Kids found them, liked them, and told other kids.
In this fickle music business, people are always asking me the same question: "How do we grow the size of our fan list?" My answer is always the same: "How did you find me?"
Ha, ha! I am kidding. My answer is always: "Have something that your target audience wants to read/hear/see and word will spread."
The Brayden Boys aren't creating their videos as a means to an end, they're just trying to create great videos. See if you can approach your own stuff in the same way.
List size doesn't matter; talking to the right people does. 100 kids doesn't sound like a very big number. Until you realize that those 100 kids represent 80% of his entire class. In terms of getting the attention of the right audience (for them), these four boys are airing the SuperBowl every Sunday night.
Now look at what you're doing. Are readers eagerly awaiting your next e-mail? Are they telling other people about your music? Are they sending you feedback, making suggestions, clamoring to be included in future editions?
Until these kinds of things are happening with what you're doing, don't bother trying to grow your list. It doesn't matter. What you need are fans… not politely tolerant recipients. Because when it comes to generating actual fans for your actual project who will pay you actual money, ten of the former will outperform ten thousand of the latter.
Before you worry about making your list larger, figure out which narrow slice of the universe you're trying to influence. Then provide content that those people will anticipate and pass along. Fans.
Here's the bottom line. When it comes to your stuff, see if you can approach it more like a bunch of high school kids trying to stand out on Monday morning, and less like a marketer trying to sneak into someone's in-box. I know you want to grow your fan-base, but until you can crack the code on what your fans want, you'll remain invisible.
As for The Brayden Boys and their video fame, I have no idea how long it will last. I'm just glad they've felt what it's like to touch a nerve and develop a following. Once you've experienced that – whether in growing a fan-base or simply growing a high school reputation – there's no settling for anything less.
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