Life

Good am!

Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Proverbs 18:2

In this entertainment business it is wise to be humble. It is imperative that you are open but most of all that you learn to listen. If one expects to learn they must be ready to ask, listen and understand.

Often times one may hear something familiar and pounce at the opportunity to say all that they know. Perhaps what one knows is but a mere quarter of the info and interrupting could cause the other to not divulge the entire premise.

Everyone has something to share yet if the person they are willing to share with isn't open to receive with the eagerness to understand, all is a wash.

Let's take a seat back when wanting to learn and understand a subject matter that may help us on our journey.

Peace and love,
Lyte
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Accomplishments

If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. Be sure to stay busy and plant a variety of crops, for you never know which will grow- perhaps they all will.
Ecclesiastes 11:4, 6

I chose to include the above mentioned scripture because it holds so true for me and what has allowed me to grow in the entertainment business. This premise alone has shaped my way of thinking and because of it I've defied any box created to stifle the growth of an artist.

When I made the decision that I wanted to be a voice over talent what I didn't want to do was show up thinking I knew it all. I had a step by step plan and I was open and ready to receive.

My eagerness spoke volumes to everyone around me that I chose to share my vision with. Through the process I learned you will not receive help if you do not share what it is you're after with others.

I shared my hopes of becoming a VO talent with a good friend of mine in 1997. He was generous enough to introduce me to his agent at one of the most prestigious voice over agencies. I immediately enrolled in a VO class preparing myself for the moment I would meet the entire agency.

I was completely ready when I signed on with CESD and there was no turning back. Of course I called and acknowledged my dear friend, Malcolm Jamal Warner, for assisting me with my mission.

Discover all of the things you love to do and never feel as if you can only accomplish ONE thing!

Get out and make it happen!!

Your sister,
Lyte
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Farmer's Market

Good morning all!! I'm about to hit the local Farmer's Market and I'm already knowing to some of you this means absolutely nothing..lol..and that's ok. However, to some others the Farmer's Market represents a new lease on life simply because of the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available.

Usually at a Farmer's Market you will find organic fruits of all kinds and the same for green leafy veggies that are all grown locally. Organic meaning the "REAL" food had the opportunity to grow from a natural and fertile soil without the intrusion of pesticides and other creepy things used to kill insects. This natural process must be in place for 10 consecutive years in order for a farmer to claim his crop is in fact "100% ORGANIC".

Anyone who has made the choice to eat organically will tell you the taste is so much more appealing and quite frankly buying lettuce in a sealed bag really seems to defeat the purpose of eating what's good for you.

Although eating organically all of the time may not be financially realistic to some of us, we all can make better choices in what we intake that may actually result in having more energy and a generation that experiences less heart attacks.

Be well and treat your body better this year. You are what you eat is not to be taken lightly!
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Q&A on the biz

A special Q&A on January 26th at 9pm est. that will address many elements of the music business.  Time to get the tools that you need to really make an impact in the industry!!
I've traveled all over the globe, in my 20 plus years, as a hip hop artist on the grind.  I've performed in almost every country on this planet and I did and do it because I love what I do. In the face of every adversity I've come through having new tools to handle most any scenario and experiences that have taught me to never stop living my dream.
Throughout my career I've worked with the best including Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Diddy (well when he was Puffy), Jermaine Dupri, Teddy Riley, Neptunes, R.Kelly, DJ Premier, Janet Jackson, Tim & Bob, Sinead O'connor, Moby, Xscape, Sinbad, Angie Stone, Missy, Beanie Man, Biz Mark, Total, LL Cool J, Da Brat, En Vogue, Boys II Men, Mary J Blige, Will Smith, Bob Marley, Brandy, LSG, Common, Kane, Macy Gray, Rah Digga, KRS 1,  Queen Latifah, YoYo, Chuck D, Faith, Sugarland and soooo many others.
I've worked for and along side huge corps including AT&T, Nike, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Wherehouse, Jordan Brand, Tide, BET Network, VH1, MTV Network, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Target, Wal-mart, McDonalds, Mattel, Star Trek, MGD, Hennessy, Motions, Universal/NBC, Grammy Organization, My Black is Beautiful and many others.
All of the above mentioned to paint a broad picture of what your career in entertainment can look like after hard work and dedication.  Throughout all these many relationships formed I have had an enormous amount of fun doing the work I love to do. It's never been about the money and it never will be. The focus is creating works that are more than just authentic but truly appealing to one's self.  The question then becomes, "DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU CREATE?"
Please join me at MCLYTE.TV on January 26th, 9pm est for an unforgettable Q&A with yours truly. Get your ticket now!  Also post your question in the comment box at LearnTheMusicBusiness.info

Grammy Camp

LA-July 9th-18th, 2011

The program offers selected high school students an interactive 10 day residential summer music experience. Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, this unique opportunity provides instruction by industry professionals in an immerse creative environment with cutting edge technology in professional facilities. The program offers six music career tracks: Audio engineering; Concert Promotion/Production; Electronic Music Production; Music Journalism; Songwriting; and All tracks culminate in media projects, CD recordings and/or showcase performances. GRAMMY Camp LA will be held at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and other professional venues throughout Los Angeles.

GRAMMY CAMP NY Aug 2-8th, 2011

Seven day residential program for high school students that will be held in New York. It offers campers the opp to work in integrated industry teams consisting of three fields: Music Business and Production; Singer/Songwriter, and Performance - Instrumental or Vocal. This real-world, hands-on environment will involve an in-depth look at the entire creative process from the first spark of original material through the promotion of a finished product, and will culminate in a launch party at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square.

More info
http://www.grammyintheschools.com
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Hiphop Today

What's good my lovely ones!! At this present moment I'm on a workout bike with water, my iphone and listening to NYC Power 105 (Arab Money), ready to kick some butt. Now checking out Neyo and Peedie Crack, where is he, definitely tears the head off a mic!!


On and off Twitter wanting to keep in touch with fans and friends. This morning I was asked a question I'm asked frequently and that's how do I feel about the current state of hip hop.

How do I answer without saying the same ole same ole? It's difficult when the truth is it's a business...PERIOD! So even if a few of us who enjoy something that was, the masses are enjoying what is. For those who are unsatisfied nothing sends a a message better than your absence. Make the decision to support the music you like by purchasing the songs even if you can find it for free on line. Gather up your people and attend a performance where you can show your love for the artists that still keep you interested and entertained.

Meanwhile today's hip-hop still moves people and inspires a nation and that's all we can ask for, that music still excites us.

Pick up a mix of a different types of Hip-hop
Mos Def
9th Wonder
Dead Prez
Redman
Lupe
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Diddy-Dirty Money
Lil Wayne

And more is out there!
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Jordan's Bobcat celebration in North Carolina

This weekend I hit Charlotte to spin for Michael Jordan and the entire Bobcat organization. It was indeed a Christmas celebration with Jordan Brand Team players Anthony Hamilton, Lee on the violin and Kjon performing a 35 minute set. At 8:30pm I took over the turntables after DJ Complete rocked the dinner portion of the event.

Definitely a festive mood!!