Una Rosa para Toni Hill
Written by Senyor Cullera
Arte - Música
A walking enigma, Toni Hill has long been one of the most dynamic and enthralling performers in the Northwest. Whether it be with her contributions through the Hungry Mob or with fellow lady-in-arms, Syndel, in the offshoot “Siren’s Echo,” Miss Hill has always brought with her a spirit that was at once unbreakable and gently caressing; it often feels as if she can be both the best friend and the beautiful paramour with a dose of Felisha Rashad-come-Bill Cosby “you better get right” thrown in for good measure.
Her solo debut “Only Love” is a journey down many personal paths of her life, from the wistful and sultry tones of the title track, through the inviting “Vibe Out,” there is a flavor for every mood. This is typical for Toni, as since her childhood (and throughout her life), she has been comfortable walking in multiple worlds.
Whether it be from her upbringing with a multi-racial (Black and Native American) Mother to her assisting her Grandmother (Evelyn Monroe Buchanan) as she did outreach at El Centro De La Raza, or her time living in Puerto Rico, she has always felt a kinship with Latinos. “I was even declared an honorary Mexican,” says Miss Hill, glowing with pride. As a bilingual woman, she has often found herself speaking Spanish with her many Latino friends and their extended families.
“I have always felt like Latinos and Blacks and Natives have traveled the same paths, faced the same issues,” she explains, “from single parenthood to the core values of our people. We’re more the same than different.”
Such sentiments are expressed thoroughly in Miss Toni Hill’s new video “Rose.” It is a deeply touching song about waiting around for love, that unconditional love which is shared between parents and siblings. Unafraid to reach into the deepest parts of her soul, the song delves into the effect that such behaviors by an absentee parent have upon a young woman as she becomes grown and finds men who run the same sort of game upon them as their fathers ran upon their mothers. Preventing such things from recurring and breaking that cycle of illegitimacy is a passion for Toni.
“I feel like I have to get that song out there,” speaking of ‘Rose’, “it is such an important message and I feel like if I can get my story out there then maybe I can help someone else who is going through [it].”
If everyone who went through such struggles turned out as strong as Miss Toni Hill, the world would be a better place.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Toni Hill @ 4th Annual Hip Nic
What: 4th Annual Hip Nic
Where: Saint Edward State Park (14445 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA)
When: Saturday, August 8th from 1-9PM
Come out to the 4th annual Hip Nic at Saint Edward State Park Saturday, August 8th at 1PM. This day long Hip Hop picnic brings urban arts into state parks and provides an opportunity for inner-city youth to experience nature and outdoor recreation.
Here is what you can expect at Hip Nic!
*Family Friendly Positive Hip Hop
*Hip Hop Workshops including Breaking, Djing, Urban Art, Spoken Word, Beatmaking and more!
*BBQ Lunch and Snacks
*Live Performances by Local and National Urban Artists
Hip Nic Schedule:
Workshops 1-3PM
BBQ Lunch 3-5PM
Live Performances 5-9PM
This event is FREE and open to all youth.
Transportation is provided from the following locations:
1. 11AM and 12PM pickup from the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144-2107 (206) 684-4758) to the park
2. 1PM pickup from the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club (4520 Martin Luther King Jr Way S. Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 436-1890) to the park
Buses will be leaving Saint Edward State Park at 7PM back to Langston Hughes and Ranier Vista in the evening.
The Hip Nic is a part of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program in partnership with Northwest Heritage Resources. Funding for the Hip Nic comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Arts Commission, and the Washington State Parks Foundation.
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Where: Saint Edward State Park (14445 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA)
When: Saturday, August 8th from 1-9PM
Come out to the 4th annual Hip Nic at Saint Edward State Park Saturday, August 8th at 1PM. This day long Hip Hop picnic brings urban arts into state parks and provides an opportunity for inner-city youth to experience nature and outdoor recreation.
Here is what you can expect at Hip Nic!
*Family Friendly Positive Hip Hop
*Hip Hop Workshops including Breaking, Djing, Urban Art, Spoken Word, Beatmaking and more!
*BBQ Lunch and Snacks
*Live Performances by Local and National Urban Artists
Hip Nic Schedule:
Workshops 1-3PM
BBQ Lunch 3-5PM
Live Performances 5-9PM
This event is FREE and open to all youth.
Transportation is provided from the following locations:
1. 11AM and 12PM pickup from the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144-2107 (206) 684-4758) to the park
2. 1PM pickup from the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club (4520 Martin Luther King Jr Way S. Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 436-1890) to the park
Buses will be leaving Saint Edward State Park at 7PM back to Langston Hughes and Ranier Vista in the evening.
The Hip Nic is a part of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program in partnership with Northwest Heritage Resources. Funding for the Hip Nic comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Arts Commission, and the Washington State Parks Foundation.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Seattle presents:Toni Hill , August. 6th
Seattle Presents, Toni Hill
August 6
12 - 1:30 p.m.
City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
The seductive and soulful R&B songstress Toni Hill will perform music from her new album "Only Love" on 12 - 1:30 p.m. August 6 at City Hall plaza, joined by an eight-piece band featuring special guest DJ B-Girl. Hill's music will move your body and may even stir a summer romance as she vibes out to groove-worthy hip-hop beats.
The Seattle Presents concert series is presented year-round by Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave.
In case of inclement weather, the performance will move inside the City Hall lobby and conclude at 1 p.m. For rain-out updates check the Seattle Presents Web site at www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents or call (206) 684-7171.
Miss Hill first threw herself into the music business in 1999, soon opening for groups like The Wu-Tang Clan, Gil Scott-Heron, and The Roots with her neo soul flavor. An active presence in the Pacific Northwest hip-hop scene for years as a member of the legendary Northwest crew Oldominion and the revered female duo Sirens Echo, the release of Toni Hill's latest album this spring marks her debut as an R&B solo artist. Her new sound blends jazz and heartfelt lyrics with a classic, slow R&B style, while sharing the stage with DJ B-Girl and Syndel will encourage her to dig back to her roots of empowering rap and hard-hitting hip-hop.
Toni Hill's music focuses heavily on love in all its different forms, and while her smooth vocal sound has won her followings in New York and Atlanta, she has kept the Northwest close to her heart, continuing to engage in charity work with Seattle organizations Power of Hope, The Seattle Debate Foundation, and Gateways for Incarcerated Youth.
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in communities throughout Seattle. The 16-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council, supports the city agency.
This is for Twitter and all status updates (FB, MS, BP)
Seattle Presents: Toni Hill
Thurs. 8/6 Noon-1:30PM
City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
August 6
12 - 1:30 p.m.
City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
The seductive and soulful R&B songstress Toni Hill will perform music from her new album "Only Love" on 12 - 1:30 p.m. August 6 at City Hall plaza, joined by an eight-piece band featuring special guest DJ B-Girl. Hill's music will move your body and may even stir a summer romance as she vibes out to groove-worthy hip-hop beats.
The Seattle Presents concert series is presented year-round by Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs at City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave.
In case of inclement weather, the performance will move inside the City Hall lobby and conclude at 1 p.m. For rain-out updates check the Seattle Presents Web site at www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents or call (206) 684-7171.
Miss Hill first threw herself into the music business in 1999, soon opening for groups like The Wu-Tang Clan, Gil Scott-Heron, and The Roots with her neo soul flavor. An active presence in the Pacific Northwest hip-hop scene for years as a member of the legendary Northwest crew Oldominion and the revered female duo Sirens Echo, the release of Toni Hill's latest album this spring marks her debut as an R&B solo artist. Her new sound blends jazz and heartfelt lyrics with a classic, slow R&B style, while sharing the stage with DJ B-Girl and Syndel will encourage her to dig back to her roots of empowering rap and hard-hitting hip-hop.
Toni Hill's music focuses heavily on love in all its different forms, and while her smooth vocal sound has won her followings in New York and Atlanta, she has kept the Northwest close to her heart, continuing to engage in charity work with Seattle organizations Power of Hope, The Seattle Debate Foundation, and Gateways for Incarcerated Youth.
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in communities throughout Seattle. The 16-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council, supports the city agency.
This is for Twitter and all status updates (FB, MS, BP)
Seattle Presents: Toni Hill
Thurs. 8/6 Noon-1:30PM
City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue
www.seattle.gov/seattlepresents
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Jon Hammond played my music on his show
This is your Lucky Day Toni!
Streaming twice today on my show, you can listen in here:http://www.kyouradio.com/player.php?id=18127
all the best,
Jon
The song "Vibe out" from my debut solo album "Only Love" was played on the Jon Hammond radio show in SF.I was so excited last night that I couldn't fall asleep until after 5am.
I felt like I was in the movie five heart beats when they heard their song on the radio for the first time...lol Jon continues to be a huge inspiration and support in my career.
I am very blessed.
-Toni
Streaming twice today on my show, you can listen in here:http://www.kyouradio.com/player.php?id=18127
all the best,
Jon
The song "Vibe out" from my debut solo album "Only Love" was played on the Jon Hammond radio show in SF.I was so excited last night that I couldn't fall asleep until after 5am.
I felt like I was in the movie five heart beats when they heard their song on the radio for the first time...lol Jon continues to be a huge inspiration and support in my career.
I am very blessed.
-Toni
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Toni Hill's "Rose" on KUBE's sound session
I was really excited to recieve a call last night from my brother, he told me I was on the radio the other day. He said that someone called him and told him they were about to play a song from my "Only Love" album so he quickly called a few relatives so they could all listen in. He called me but I was at the studio and I left my phone at home so I didn't know.
Kube 93 in Seattle played my song "Rose" on their show called Sound Sessions with Dj Hyphen and J. Moore.
Today I recieved an email from B.girl media with the play list from that show and sure enough, nestled in with Maxwell, De la Soul and others was Toni Hill "Rose"... Yaay!!!
Kube 93 in Seattle played my song "Rose" on their show called Sound Sessions with Dj Hyphen and J. Moore.
Today I recieved an email from B.girl media with the play list from that show and sure enough, nestled in with Maxwell, De la Soul and others was Toni Hill "Rose"... Yaay!!!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
I want to tour my "Only Love" album
My album "Only Love" is finished and is available online. I have a video called "Rose" on Youtube and I have had sucessful release parties in the Northwest..It's time to start searching for tour opportunities nationwide.
I anticipate May-july being a good time to book shows, collabs, tours, ect on the east and west coast. I live in NY so if any one is interested, now is the best time to get at me. I have a passport that is begging for stamps...let's get this international music game going please!
Photographers, videographers, news papers, magazines, artists, engineers, back up singers...whatever and whomever is trying to work with me in 09 let's get started ASAP.
please contact myself or Mia:
Mia a.k.a B.Girl:
b.girlmedia@gmail.com
misstonihill@yahoo.com
misstonihill@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.twitter.com/misstonihill
http://www.youtube.com/misstonihill
http://www.myspace.com/misstonihill
http://www.bgirlmedia.com/artists.html
http://www.oldominion.net
http://www.hungrymob.com
Peace and progress,
T Hill
I anticipate May-july being a good time to book shows, collabs, tours, ect on the east and west coast. I live in NY so if any one is interested, now is the best time to get at me. I have a passport that is begging for stamps...let's get this international music game going please!
Photographers, videographers, news papers, magazines, artists, engineers, back up singers.
please contact myself or Mia:
Mia a.k.a B.Girl:
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misstonihill@
misstonihill@
Website:
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Peace and progress,
T Hill
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
boxing class gone bad!!!...not good.
Umm we were trying to learn how to box in the living room when someone got a lil too rowdy. The result was a chase scene through the kitchen...umm and a push that caused the window to be broken. Yikes!!!!...
the grind never stops
The producer for my album, Amos Miller called me to say he is at the studio making me show cd's for my Only love project...I am so happy because I will finally be able to do shows without the band. I love having a band but I can do way more shows off cd while I find better paid gigs for my musicians.
I have a tour opportunity that I am waiting to hear back from shamako of hip hop congress about...it's supposed to be late May to early June. perfect.
I am updating all the various pages I have...myspace,facebook, soul commune, black planet, twitter, and blog spot. I am starting to get the hang of it but I still don't blog like I should.
If people would submit questions I would be more inspired.
I have a tour opportunity that I am waiting to hear back from shamako of hip hop congress about...it's supposed to be late May to early June. perfect.
I am updating all the various pages I have...myspace,facebook, soul commune, black planet, twitter, and blog spot. I am starting to get the hang of it but I still don't blog like I should.
If people would submit questions I would be more inspired.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Stressful day...
I have been having a very stressful day but I am hopeful...Prayer and perspective have a way of changing things significantly.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Late night, early morning
In The music Biz the days are long, the nights are even longer and the freaking day come right back around before you can get a chance to hit the pillow.
I have been grinding hard since before the release of Only Love.
It's 2am and some change and I am just getting in from an eventful day. I ate a 4 party wings and a yougurt for dinner a few minutes ago which is probably horrible to be eating so late.
My eating habits hare improved in terms of what I am eating but the w
hen...That is one place that begs attention.
I have to get p early nce again to do my workout, meet some relatives for lunch at 11am then do grocery list of other things throught the day, including blog, twitter, and making business calls to book gigs.
I am in serious need of management. Oh and I forgot I have to finish the cirriculum I am writing with Jen Johnson of Seattle debate foundation that is getting published. I also need to do someonline banking and bill paying...Oh and my mornings will have to start earlier next week because I have to start rehearsing, finding a band to gig with and add more onto my workout.
I am not complaining...I guess I am just letting off stress.
I want to be my personal best, that requires alot...so "I gotta go hard, or go home!" as they say in the streets.
I have been grinding hard since before the release of Only Love.
It's 2am and some change and I am just getting in from an eventful day. I ate a 4 party wings and a yougurt for dinner a few minutes ago which is probably horrible to be eating so late.
My eating habits hare improved in terms of what I am eating but the w
hen...That is one place that begs attention.I have to get p early nce again to do my workout, meet some relatives for lunch at 11am then do grocery list of other things throught the day, including blog, twitter, and making business calls to book gigs.
I am in serious need of management. Oh and I forgot I have to finish the cirriculum I am writing with Jen Johnson of Seattle debate foundation that is getting published. I also need to do someonline banking and bill paying...Oh and my mornings will have to start earlier next week because I have to start rehearsing, finding a band to gig with and add more onto my workout.
I am not complaining...I guess I am just letting off stress.
I want to be my personal best, that requires alot...so "I gotta go hard, or go home!" as they say in the streets.
Rose video getting great reviews
In 2 days I have recieved over 200 hits on my new video "Rose" off my Only Love album.
that is so awesome!!!
If you haven't been able to check out out please do. I posted it on my myspace page too...no excuses...go see it!!! Let me know what you think. Comments, questions and testimonials are welcome...or blog about it!!!
I don't know if I can share this but I will just say a few fathers have hit me up about the video and shared their experiences with me and how inspired they were to continue being in their childrens life just to make certain that they don't end up like the "Rose".
I love it when a PLAN COMES TOGETHOR!!!
Toni HillDownload "Only Love" exclusively on Amazon.comNew "Rose" video on YouTubehttp://misstonihill.blogspot.com/
http://www.twitter.com/misstonihill
http://www.myspace.com/misstonihillhttp://www.bgirlmedia.com/artists.html
Hugs and kisses to all my fans!!! xo xo
that is so awesome!!!
If you haven't been able to check out out please do. I posted it on my myspace page too...no excuses...go see it!!! Let me know what you think. Comments, questions and testimonials are welcome...or blog about it!!!
I don't know if I can share this but I will just say a few fathers have hit me up about the video and shared their experiences with me and how inspired they were to continue being in their childrens life just to make certain that they don't end up like the "Rose".
I love it when a PLAN COMES TOGETHOR!!!
Toni HillDownload "Only Love" exclusively on Amazon.comNew "Rose" video on YouTubehttp://misstonihill.blogspot.com/
http://www.twitter.com/misstonihill
http://www.myspace.com/misstonihillhttp://www.bgirlmedia.com/artists.html
Hugs and kisses to all my fans!!! xo xo
Sunday, April 5, 2009
My new video "Rose" is on youtube
OMG!!!! I can't believe it is finally done....my first music video off my album Only Love has its first music video called "Rose". the video is available via www.youtube.com/misstonihill
I posted it on myspace and put a update to go watch it on face book...I am super excited to see what type of reaction/response I get from it.
So far 18 people have watched it...and the vibrartion that I am feeling inside is crazy!!! the energy is bouncing off the walls.
Yaay! Fuzzy!
I posted it on myspace and put a update to go watch it on face book...I am super excited to see what type of reaction/response I get from it.
So far 18 people have watched it...and the vibrartion that I am feeling inside is crazy!!! the energy is bouncing off the walls.
Yaay! Fuzzy!
unidentified creatures...lol
So I am talking on the phone to my mom while I walk through the neighborhood to the nearby football feild that has a track when I come across somethink slinking in the grass. It was brown and furry so my first instinct was maybe its a cat. I slowed my pace down so I could study its behavior for a minute. It was crouched low then rolled to one side in the sun. I still wasn't convienced it was a cat so I inched a lil closer to see if it was a racoon but that alarmed me so i decided than when in doubt just throw something! so I picked up a stick and tossed it within 10 ft of the creature. It dashed off towards the wooded area that is right by the fence that I need to pass to get to the track...umm yikes!!!
I looked for cat ears or racoon markings but it had neither...so I asked my mother what it could possible be. we collectively came up with a beaver. bUt I wasn't certain so I walked to the other end of the park and climed the fence to get to the track, all the while talking to my mom on the phone and explaining how when I lived in Puerto rico I saw some other unidentified creature. It resembled a squirrel, rabbit and mouse mixed togethor...lol some kinda hybrid creature sort of like a chinchilla.
My mom laughed at me because I jumped the fence...I said" all those dance classes and being a tomboy and athlete all my life has to pay off somekinda way!" she was so amused.
so fast forward to my workout: Its a absolutely gorgeous day. sun shinning, birds singing, children playing n the field...then dun dun dun...I notice the slinking character from the corner of my eye. My spidey senses tell me to go see what it is...my horror movie senses tell me to run! Lol
So I did a combo, I ran the fence that seperated the track from the feild that was about 25 yards from the creature. It stood up and its mouth was moving really fast like a hamster and it had small paws in front and I could linda make out the flat tail...It was a beaver. But I had to be sure so I called my life line. I called home to ask my cousin Tee if there were any Beavers in our neighborhood. She said Yes. and that she tried to tell her husband but he didn't believe her.
So the mystery creature is solved. Now If I could just find Shaggy and Scooby for a sandwhich...I am starving...salad is not doing it for me.
I looked for cat ears or racoon markings but it had neither...so I asked my mother what it could possible be. we collectively came up with a beaver. bUt I wasn't certain so I walked to the other end of the park and climed the fence to get to the track, all the while talking to my mom on the phone and explaining how when I lived in Puerto rico I saw some other unidentified creature. It resembled a squirrel, rabbit and mouse mixed togethor...lol some kinda hybrid creature sort of like a chinchilla.
My mom laughed at me because I jumped the fence...I said" all those dance classes and being a tomboy and athlete all my life has to pay off somekinda way!" she was so amused.
so fast forward to my workout: Its a absolutely gorgeous day. sun shinning, birds singing, children playing n the field...then dun dun dun...I notice the slinking character from the corner of my eye. My spidey senses tell me to go see what it is...my horror movie senses tell me to run! Lol
So I did a combo, I ran the fence that seperated the track from the feild that was about 25 yards from the creature. It stood up and its mouth was moving really fast like a hamster and it had small paws in front and I could linda make out the flat tail...It was a beaver. But I had to be sure so I called my life line. I called home to ask my cousin Tee if there were any Beavers in our neighborhood. She said Yes. and that she tried to tell her husband but he didn't believe her.
So the mystery creature is solved. Now If I could just find Shaggy and Scooby for a sandwhich...I am starving...salad is not doing it for me.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Rainah and the dancers...
So I haven't been blooging in a while. My Only Love album release parties are finished and were awesome. Now I am back in the east coast at my new residence with My counsin Tee, the artist Rainah and rainah's dancers. They spent the past two weekends over working on her video "loose". I am supoer excited to be around such talented people with such positive energy.
Rainah and I have been working out and eating right...its so hard when the dancers are eating cookies, cake, chips, pizza and everything else in the world woth a billion calories!!!!
One of the dancers has been giving me the back ground on Battle fest and showing me clips of his dancing friends. I was blown away!
We are dancing in the kitchen now...it is too funny!!!!
Rainah and I have been working out and eating right...its so hard when the dancers are eating cookies, cake, chips, pizza and everything else in the world woth a billion calories!!!!
One of the dancers has been giving me the back ground on Battle fest and showing me clips of his dancing friends. I was blown away!
We are dancing in the kitchen now...it is too funny!!!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Linda Christensen...one of my mentors said this to me
"Hi Toni, I am so impressed with your album. I listened to your music. I knew you were a talented writer. How did I miss that beautiful voice?"
OMG!...my favorite teachers in the world payed me such a cool compliment.
OMG!...my favorite teachers in the world payed me such a cool compliment.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Officer friendly???
Officer friendly?!!!!
@Wow...is how I start this evenings blog.
Blacque Butterfly and I were on one of our many adventures getting ready for my cd release party in Seattle. I just dropped off the video of Rose from my Only Love album at my mom's house when we came across a police officer that was creeping down Lombard in the northside, a notorious area for police brutality and negative interactions with local residents.
Butterfly and I were wondering why the cop suddenly sped up alongside of us and started flagging us down. Since we were in a rental car neither of us could figure out how to roll down the window.
Once we figured it out Butterfly politely exclaimed" Rental car!"...
A smiling, white, female police officer relpied "You need to turn your headlights on!"
"huh?" we turned to each other because we were completely shocked!!! not because of the lights...umm duh!!!
Number 1 she was smiling !
Number 2 she was telling us to turn on the lights insead of pulling us over
and last but not least, did I mention she was smiling??!!!
So we quickly turned on the lights, she gave a lil nod and kept it pushing...All I have to say before I go to bed is the Officer friendly we learned about in elementary school obviously exists...at least tonight. lol
@Wow...is how I start this evenings blog.
Blacque Butterfly and I were on one of our many adventures getting ready for my cd release party in Seattle. I just dropped off the video of Rose from my Only Love album at my mom's house when we came across a police officer that was creeping down Lombard in the northside, a notorious area for police brutality and negative interactions with local residents.
Butterfly and I were wondering why the cop suddenly sped up alongside of us and started flagging us down. Since we were in a rental car neither of us could figure out how to roll down the window.
Once we figured it out Butterfly politely exclaimed" Rental car!"...
A smiling, white, female police officer relpied "You need to turn your headlights on!"
"huh?" we turned to each other because we were completely shocked!!! not because of the lights...umm duh!!!
Number 1 she was smiling !
Number 2 she was telling us to turn on the lights insead of pulling us over
and last but not least, did I mention she was smiling??!!!
So we quickly turned on the lights, she gave a lil nod and kept it pushing...All I have to say before I go to bed is the Officer friendly we learned about in elementary school obviously exists...at least tonight. lol
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Only Love gets rave review from Dj O.G One
Dj O.G One loves my album!!! Yaay!...I feel so honored.
Right now I am at IFCC doing a show called Hip Hop Caberet with Mic crenshaw, Syndel of Sirens echo and oldominionion, Othello from Light headed and a bunch of break dancers...I think Bretto is on the bill too. I am just so excited to be back in Portland building with cats and doing great work.
I looked on my myspace and face book pages and saw that O.G said my album Only Love is the best one he has heard coming out of the town...Wow. That is like a heavy compliment. I hope I can truly live up to that.
xo xo xo
peace and love,
T Hill
Saturday, March 7, 2009
making history...our story!
Last night after Amos Miller, Soulchilde and myself left 91.3 kbcs radio station we went to mamas pizza on capitol hill. I was drawn to a large black and white photo of the old school Jazz musicians from the 1930's.
I made me think about several imprtant conversations that I had over the past 3 years with Gabriel teodros while recording the Love work album and my Only Love album about making history and being in a renaissance.
The same discussion I had with Blacque butterfly as she carefully put togethor her first release or the conversations I had with Ro Deezy before she had a laundry list of books to her credit...WE are the people I saw on the poster...WE are the movement, the music, the persons the youth and others look up to that music, art, literature and poetry pour out of our vessels as the creator allows us use our gifts, talents and skills to transform the world as we know it.
WE need to document our history; take photos, help each other learn and grow through the process...build community and support one another. Our stories need to be inked, our voices rising high like the most magestic mountains, our rich cultures and forms of expression celebrated.
Today,
I found this photo in my belongings and decided to blog about it...just in that moment a heard a young woman singing Billie Holiday @ Hidmos for the lady's first event. Running to catch the last bit of it I left my lap top un attended and stood transfixed. Her voice like the honey I just put in the tea I was sipping made me smile...and she will forever be a part of the history...even if it was only documented in my mind.
Friday, March 6, 2009
I'm back!
Hello Fellow bloggers and followers of the blog,
I feel like I am a part of a new movement...The Blog movement. I admit I under utilize this as a form of communication and I often go on rants to my friends that I don't really like it. I think If I had more information or better examples of what to blog about I would find it more enjoyable.
I guess It still feels like journal entries to me...although I heard that Khingz and Gabriel teodros have great blogs with video footage and all types of interesting things on there.
B.Girl Mia is helping me get my blog life togethor...lol!
Please note my sincere attempt to be a part of the groove...
Peace and progress,
T.Hill
I feel like I am a part of a new movement...The Blog movement. I admit I under utilize this as a form of communication and I often go on rants to my friends that I don't really like it. I think If I had more information or better examples of what to blog about I would find it more enjoyable.
I guess It still feels like journal entries to me...although I heard that Khingz and Gabriel teodros have great blogs with video footage and all types of interesting things on there.
B.Girl Mia is helping me get my blog life togethor...lol!
Please note my sincere attempt to be a part of the groove...
Peace and progress,
T.Hill
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Simply Beautiful
I can hear the Al Green song ringing in my ears...Simply beautiful.
That is what my weekend was.
The Zulu anniversary in Seattle Saturday at Vera project was dope. It had one of the best line ups I have seen in a long time. Valentines day was full of love: Love for Hip hop and 206 zulu, I recieved flowers from a fan and my fuzzy friends took me out for breakfast in the morning...Yaay!
Sunday I experienced the most amazing cypher at festival sundiata. I had a performance at Brother to brother at the seattle center house with Miz Floes and a bunch of male poets and musicians who spoke on the panel discussion. We did a cyper at the end with african drumming and Blacque Butterfly joined us...I could feel the energy surging through the circle and the good vibes coming from the audience....Simply Beautiful.
Afterwards we went to the Zulu Breakdancing competition at Emp. Wow! thank the universe for V.I.P status because the line was literally wrapped around the building.
My feet were hurting because I was trying to be cute at the sundiata gig wearing heels and I was standing in the front row at emp as the show was running on hip hop time. LOL!
Geez!
Anyways,
The show was awesome...I had to leave early but what I did see of the show made me proud!!!
Then Monday before Blacque Butterfly and I took a ride down I-5 back to the city of roses we ate breakfast with Gabriel Teodros and Lulu at silver fork. Miz foes said It was worth the wait as I spoke to her on the phone for 30 minutes before our food arrived, she was right!
My pancakes were fluffy, eggs like grandpa used to make and my hot chocolate was rich and creamy. We listened to Stevie wonder playing in the background and tender roni by bobby brown came on...LOL! we danced in our seats and enjoyed the blessing of great company.
Oh and I totally forgot that somewhere in the middle of all this Aaron walker loud cooked some amazing food, was an incredible host and built us a fire...Yaay!!!!
My weekend was simply Beautiful.
That is what my weekend was.
The Zulu anniversary in Seattle Saturday at Vera project was dope. It had one of the best line ups I have seen in a long time. Valentines day was full of love: Love for Hip hop and 206 zulu, I recieved flowers from a fan and my fuzzy friends took me out for breakfast in the morning...Yaay!
Sunday I experienced the most amazing cypher at festival sundiata. I had a performance at Brother to brother at the seattle center house with Miz Floes and a bunch of male poets and musicians who spoke on the panel discussion. We did a cyper at the end with african drumming and Blacque Butterfly joined us...I could feel the energy surging through the circle and the good vibes coming from the audience....Simply Beautiful.
Afterwards we went to the Zulu Breakdancing competition at Emp. Wow! thank the universe for V.I.P status because the line was literally wrapped around the building.
My feet were hurting because I was trying to be cute at the sundiata gig wearing heels and I was standing in the front row at emp as the show was running on hip hop time. LOL!
Geez!
Anyways,
The show was awesome...I had to leave early but what I did see of the show made me proud!!!
Then Monday before Blacque Butterfly and I took a ride down I-5 back to the city of roses we ate breakfast with Gabriel Teodros and Lulu at silver fork. Miz foes said It was worth the wait as I spoke to her on the phone for 30 minutes before our food arrived, she was right!
My pancakes were fluffy, eggs like grandpa used to make and my hot chocolate was rich and creamy. We listened to Stevie wonder playing in the background and tender roni by bobby brown came on...LOL! we danced in our seats and enjoyed the blessing of great company.
Oh and I totally forgot that somewhere in the middle of all this Aaron walker loud cooked some amazing food, was an incredible host and built us a fire...Yaay!!!!
My weekend was simply Beautiful.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A woman's work is never done...
I am wearing too many hats as my dad used to say.
But I am packed for my trip, I booked a couple more shows, I hired another team member to assist with the portland shows, I updated all my pages with the new flyers and I am blogging now so...Yaay!
All I have left to do is finish getting getting dressed to go to the studio, make about ten more phone calls, brush my teeth, and eat some food.
I usually make a check list of things to do but I have been freestyling the past few weeks...lol
Everything is coming along smooth...I need a planner to write it all down too. I am not always going to have my lap top in front of me.
I think I just overwhelmed our newest team member she just text me..LOL! The issue is seattle has an entire team working and portland has two people, now three. And Seattle had more time to plan. I gotta get Portland up to speed.
okay I gotta go.
Love and peace,
T
But I am packed for my trip, I booked a couple more shows, I hired another team member to assist with the portland shows, I updated all my pages with the new flyers and I am blogging now so...Yaay!
All I have left to do is finish getting getting dressed to go to the studio, make about ten more phone calls, brush my teeth, and eat some food.
I usually make a check list of things to do but I have been freestyling the past few weeks...lol
Everything is coming along smooth...I need a planner to write it all down too. I am not always going to have my lap top in front of me.
I think I just overwhelmed our newest team member she just text me..LOL! The issue is seattle has an entire team working and portland has two people, now three. And Seattle had more time to plan. I gotta get Portland up to speed.
okay I gotta go.
Love and peace,
T
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Leaving on a jet plane
Everybody sing it with me now!: I'm leavin' on a jet plane...don't know when I'll be back again...
Wow this is an incredible journey. I am preparing for my trip back to the northwest. The great evergreen state and the emerald city...If I could click my heels three times and be home that would be dope but instead I get a a healthy dose of jet lag. whomp whomp!
Oh joy!
I am a wee bit sarcastic today...LOL.
actually I am happy because I got the proofs of the flyers and the album credits this week. They look so cool and it is like a dream come true to be finishing up this project, getting a chance to spend my mothers birthday with her and my family and also to hug all my fuzzy friends. YAAAY!!!!
I was at the studio in manhattan from 1:30 pm til 4:30am yersterday so I am drained. I return tomorrow. I am not complaining really...I love being in the studio. I was missing it so much these past few months. It is a shame I had hardly been in what felt like years. I was like a kid in the candy store. I didn't really wanna leave but the leather sofa chair told different truth, I was wipped out. I was half asleep with a bagel in my hand listening to a song we just wrote but I couldn't tell you a thing about it...I was dazed and confused. I had to jump up and do a few kicks and stretches to get my blood flowing. which brings me to my last song. come on ya'll sing it with me:
Everybody was kung fu fighting!...
Wow this is an incredible journey. I am preparing for my trip back to the northwest. The great evergreen state and the emerald city...If I could click my heels three times and be home that would be dope but instead I get a a healthy dose of jet lag. whomp whomp!
Oh joy!
I am a wee bit sarcastic today...LOL.
actually I am happy because I got the proofs of the flyers and the album credits this week. They look so cool and it is like a dream come true to be finishing up this project, getting a chance to spend my mothers birthday with her and my family and also to hug all my fuzzy friends. YAAAY!!!!
I was at the studio in manhattan from 1:30 pm til 4:30am yersterday so I am drained. I return tomorrow. I am not complaining really...I love being in the studio. I was missing it so much these past few months. It is a shame I had hardly been in what felt like years. I was like a kid in the candy store. I didn't really wanna leave but the leather sofa chair told different truth, I was wipped out. I was half asleep with a bagel in my hand listening to a song we just wrote but I couldn't tell you a thing about it...I was dazed and confused. I had to jump up and do a few kicks and stretches to get my blood flowing. which brings me to my last song. come on ya'll sing it with me:
Everybody was kung fu fighting!...
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Bummed about blogging
Blogging hurts!...Dang it Amos why did you think this was cool?LOL.
Can someone please tell me what freaking excitement about blogging...seriously. I feel like a public specitical of my not so personal journal enteries are on display. I don't feel vaunerable as much as I feel annoyed that amos said this would be fun and that my fans would love it.
Really? like in real life?...If they love it I will keep going but maybe you all can give me some topics.
Maybe I just need to take a nap because I am anti-blog right now.
My inner blogger is going through a crisis.lol
I don't have the bloggiest idea how to change that.
oh what the F...I mean what the Blog is going on?
Any suggestions?
in desperate need of support from my fellow bloggers.
Love,
T Hill xo xo
Can someone please tell me what freaking excitement about blogging...seriously. I feel like a public specitical of my not so personal journal enteries are on display. I don't feel vaunerable as much as I feel annoyed that amos said this would be fun and that my fans would love it.
Really? like in real life?...If they love it I will keep going but maybe you all can give me some topics.
Maybe I just need to take a nap because I am anti-blog right now.
My inner blogger is going through a crisis.lol
I don't have the bloggiest idea how to change that.
oh what the F...I mean what the Blog is going on?
Any suggestions?
in desperate need of support from my fellow bloggers.
Love,
T Hill xo xo
Friday, February 6, 2009
OMG the flyers look amazing!
I am super excited that things are coming along. I have the best team of people that a girl could want.
I am seriously rejoicing. It has been a three year process to arrive near the end of wrapping this project up. I am so close to bringing closure and a happy ending to the story...wooo saaah! I am taking a huge sigh of relief.
God is good, the universe is working in my favor and prayers are answered.
Yaaaay!!!
I am super excited that things are coming along. I have the best team of people that a girl could want.
I am seriously rejoicing. It has been a three year process to arrive near the end of wrapping this project up. I am so close to bringing closure and a happy ending to the story...wooo saaah! I am taking a huge sigh of relief.
God is good, the universe is working in my favor and prayers are answered.
Yaaaay!!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
close call...
Ok so we got the ticket fiasco handeled...thank the universe!!!
I didn't have to cancel all my west coast gigs or miss my mother's birthday.
That was a close call my friends.
I was about to lose my mind.
I didn't have to cancel all my west coast gigs or miss my mother's birthday.
That was a close call my friends.
I was about to lose my mind.
Trains, Planes and Automobiles...
I am a lil upset right now...I was supposed to recieve a confirmation for my plane ticket back to the west to do shows but errr,...a lil problem has occurred and uuum they want to put me on the train or perhaps even a greyhound from here. Yikes!
I am not trying to be all Diva about it but I am dissappointed. It takes several days to travel cross country.
ooooh boy...what am I going to do?
I am not trying to be all Diva about it but I am dissappointed. It takes several days to travel cross country.
ooooh boy...what am I going to do?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Planning the release party...working hard!
I hit the ground running this morning, release party planning is underway in Portland.
I spoke to Butterfly about the roster, who we should invite to the listening party and possible locations. She is going to do the initial press release document then have either RoDeezy or Miz Floes edit it.
I spoke to Gabriel Teodros today on his way to the bay area. He reminded me it was a year to date that we were in the bay rocking shows and teaching workshops togethor. He is going to develope the flyer for my parties. We still do't have a photo but I told him we can just move forward if we don't get it soon. I want the same flyer for both shows just the venues and line up changed and I want the same press release for both cities just change the dates and venues. I think it's important to be consistant.
I emailed Barry Hampton to see if he could assist me with the list of people that should be v.i.p for the listening party.
I am super confident that "Team Toni" as butterfly likes to call it is competent, talented and 110% down for me.
I also have to update my bio. I had Heidi help me with it and everytime I look at it I get stumped. I go into instant writers block. ??? I have no clue why.
Gabe said Amos is still sleep so the meeting I thought he was having with Rahwa hasn't stared because she is the one who dropped GT at the airport. Lol...so much for a conference call.
Right now I am sipping mint tea and taking deep breaths. I have to remain calm, cool and collected. If I get overwhelmed then I won't be very productive today.
I am going online to find the press info I need.
I felt obligated to blog. Amos said I should blog daily...I still feel like it's a journal entry.lol...I guess as long as I don't try to pass it off as poetry I am ok.
Forward movement,
-T hill
I spoke to Butterfly about the roster, who we should invite to the listening party and possible locations. She is going to do the initial press release document then have either RoDeezy or Miz Floes edit it.
I spoke to Gabriel Teodros today on his way to the bay area. He reminded me it was a year to date that we were in the bay rocking shows and teaching workshops togethor. He is going to develope the flyer for my parties. We still do't have a photo but I told him we can just move forward if we don't get it soon. I want the same flyer for both shows just the venues and line up changed and I want the same press release for both cities just change the dates and venues. I think it's important to be consistant.
I emailed Barry Hampton to see if he could assist me with the list of people that should be v.i.p for the listening party.
I am super confident that "Team Toni" as butterfly likes to call it is competent, talented and 110% down for me.
I also have to update my bio. I had Heidi help me with it and everytime I look at it I get stumped. I go into instant writers block. ??? I have no clue why.
Gabe said Amos is still sleep so the meeting I thought he was having with Rahwa hasn't stared because she is the one who dropped GT at the airport. Lol...so much for a conference call.
Right now I am sipping mint tea and taking deep breaths. I have to remain calm, cool and collected. If I get overwhelmed then I won't be very productive today.
I am going online to find the press info I need.
I felt obligated to blog. Amos said I should blog daily...I still feel like it's a journal entry.lol...I guess as long as I don't try to pass it off as poetry I am ok.
Forward movement,
-T hill
Monday, February 2, 2009
Deadlines and fustrations running high
Ohh boy let me take a deep breath and count to 10...
I have recieved several frantic calls and emails concerning the release parties; most of which are about the flyers and media.
I am still on the east coast so its a juggeling act trying to coordinate Seattle and Portland shows while simultaneously moving.
I have a strong team that I am confident about. I think they just need a lil encouragement sometimes and I know that nobody wants me to be dissappointed so they are trying extra hard to get everything right.
The issue now is with the photos that are were suppsed to be sent over the weekend for the flyers. I just put in a word with the graphic designer who is one of the most faboulous photographers too, I might add. Any who, we need to photos like yesterday!!!
In the event that she can't get those to me then we will just have to use another photo.
I was told that branding is importnat so it's best to have all the photos match for the event and album release, and or any other promo but...what can I do?
I am just going to slow down. Wait for her response and in the meantime make sure the listening parties get coordinated in both cities.
I like running my own business but I really do need management.
I am seriously considering finding a west/east coast situation to help futher my career and endeavours.
patience is a virtue.
-T
I have recieved several frantic calls and emails concerning the release parties; most of which are about the flyers and media.
I am still on the east coast so its a juggeling act trying to coordinate Seattle and Portland shows while simultaneously moving.
I have a strong team that I am confident about. I think they just need a lil encouragement sometimes and I know that nobody wants me to be dissappointed so they are trying extra hard to get everything right.
The issue now is with the photos that are were suppsed to be sent over the weekend for the flyers. I just put in a word with the graphic designer who is one of the most faboulous photographers too, I might add. Any who, we need to photos like yesterday!!!
In the event that she can't get those to me then we will just have to use another photo.
I was told that branding is importnat so it's best to have all the photos match for the event and album release, and or any other promo but...what can I do?
I am just going to slow down. Wait for her response and in the meantime make sure the listening parties get coordinated in both cities.
I like running my own business but I really do need management.
I am seriously considering finding a west/east coast situation to help futher my career and endeavours.
patience is a virtue.
-T
Moving on, moving away, moving up...
Today is the big move day...
I think moving is one of the most stressful yet rewarding experiences one can have especially if you are moving on, moving away, or moving up. I happen to feel like a combination of all of these is happening in my life:
I am moving on from a situation that was supposed to be temporary that lasted longer and ultimately may have cost us our friendship.
I am moving away from the east coast temporarily to the west where I know how to function in a familiar terrain, earn money and get my album finished so I can return to the east where I feel in my heart I belong.
I am moving up from depression and anxiety, financial instability, self doubt and or any criticisim that I may have heard over the past few months about the decisions I have made. Key word (I) have made... I am seeking higher ground. I am following my dreams, pursuing my career and personal goals. I want to accomplish the things that I set out to do and I am being obedient to my spirit guide.
The universe,my heart, my spirit, and God are united. I know that I am on the right path.
I have worked especially hard to clear up communication issues, be pateint and understanding in my dealings with others, I have been functioning on a more powerful prayer life and I feel awesome.
Yes. I did a lot of changing for the best. And no I am not using my degree or persuing a masters like a few people think I should right now. I am doing me, and I feel great!
My parents are proud of me and I have had the courage to learn and grow. It is scary to take a personal inventory and face your flaws. It is so difficult to admit your mistakes then forgive yourself and others for the parts they affected. Accountability is a huge step that some people are not ready to take or accept.
I am dancing to my own rythm, singing my own song and loving every minute of it.
I breathe fresh air into my lungs and exhale with a smile on my face.
I know that God's will be done. And though I am not perfect...I have perfect peace in my life.
blessings,
-T Hill
I think moving is one of the most stressful yet rewarding experiences one can have especially if you are moving on, moving away, or moving up. I happen to feel like a combination of all of these is happening in my life:
I am moving on from a situation that was supposed to be temporary that lasted longer and ultimately may have cost us our friendship.
I am moving away from the east coast temporarily to the west where I know how to function in a familiar terrain, earn money and get my album finished so I can return to the east where I feel in my heart I belong.
I am moving up from depression and anxiety, financial instability, self doubt and or any criticisim that I may have heard over the past few months about the decisions I have made. Key word (I) have made... I am seeking higher ground. I am following my dreams, pursuing my career and personal goals. I want to accomplish the things that I set out to do and I am being obedient to my spirit guide.
The universe,my heart, my spirit, and God are united. I know that I am on the right path.
I have worked especially hard to clear up communication issues, be pateint and understanding in my dealings with others, I have been functioning on a more powerful prayer life and I feel awesome.
Yes. I did a lot of changing for the best. And no I am not using my degree or persuing a masters like a few people think I should right now. I am doing me, and I feel great!
My parents are proud of me and I have had the courage to learn and grow. It is scary to take a personal inventory and face your flaws. It is so difficult to admit your mistakes then forgive yourself and others for the parts they affected. Accountability is a huge step that some people are not ready to take or accept.
I am dancing to my own rythm, singing my own song and loving every minute of it.
I breathe fresh air into my lungs and exhale with a smile on my face.
I know that God's will be done. And though I am not perfect...I have perfect peace in my life.
blessings,
-T Hill
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sunday..super bowl...whomp whomp whah!
The Sad part about this super bowl sunday is I have no clue whose playing. I usually know that major detail although, I don't really know alot about football. I usually indulge in creating tasty dishes for the party and have the honor of filling up the chip bowl for the hungry men crowding the living room.
This year I have to move on superbowl sunday. I am in jersey headed to the Bronx to finish packing. I hate moving...
Besides, I don't have anywhere to go watch it because I live on the east coast where I don't know many people like I did on the west.
I am shaking off the last bit of the cold that caught me earlier this week. I finally went outside yesterday...Yaay!
I am gonna make a few phone calls, I really want some party wings today!!!lol...Somebody I know knows somebody that watches football. I have to find the party.
I wonder if anyone will have any cake?
I can cook but I don't really bake otherwise I would just go make a cake so I can stop craving it.
If for some reason I can't find a superbowl party I guess this year it is just gonna go whomp whomp whomp whah!!!!
Wish me luck,
-T
This year I have to move on superbowl sunday. I am in jersey headed to the Bronx to finish packing. I hate moving...
Besides, I don't have anywhere to go watch it because I live on the east coast where I don't know many people like I did on the west.
I am shaking off the last bit of the cold that caught me earlier this week. I finally went outside yesterday...Yaay!
I am gonna make a few phone calls, I really want some party wings today!!!lol...Somebody I know knows somebody that watches football. I have to find the party.
I wonder if anyone will have any cake?
I can cook but I don't really bake otherwise I would just go make a cake so I can stop craving it.
If for some reason I can't find a superbowl party I guess this year it is just gonna go whomp whomp whomp whah!!!!
Wish me luck,
-T
Friday, January 30, 2009
under the weather
I am feeling yucky today. The cold that has been chasing me has finally hunted me down like prey and jumped on me...lol
I feel like I need something like the old nyquil commercial...achey,stuffey head, runney nose, fever...so you can rest medicine.
I haven't been in a talkative mood but one the producer for my album thinks I should blog.
I feel like blogging is like a journal entry...I hate when poets come to open mics and read their 15min long journal entries and try to pass that whack mess off as poetry.lol
so with that I will end my blog.
my head is...better yet my face is hurting!
I put a whole bunch of cayenne pepper and garlic in my soup today which caused a sneezing fit...my cousin dropped the roll of tissue underneath the couch...yuck!
So...tomorrow my blog should have a happier tone, or not.
I need a hug...and some cake....yeah that will make me feel much better.
xo xo
signing off,
A very stuffy Toni
I feel like I need something like the old nyquil commercial...achey,stuffey head, runney nose, fever...so you can rest medicine.
I haven't been in a talkative mood but one the producer for my album thinks I should blog.
I feel like blogging is like a journal entry...I hate when poets come to open mics and read their 15min long journal entries and try to pass that whack mess off as poetry.lol
so with that I will end my blog.
my head is...better yet my face is hurting!
I put a whole bunch of cayenne pepper and garlic in my soup today which caused a sneezing fit...my cousin dropped the roll of tissue underneath the couch...yuck!
So...tomorrow my blog should have a happier tone, or not.
I need a hug...and some cake....yeah that will make me feel much better.
xo xo
signing off,
A very stuffy Toni
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Anticipating the cd release
This is my first blog on this site:
I am super excited about going home to the NW to release my debut solo project Only Love.
My most trusted friends and fan base are assisting me with the preparation. I refer to them as the Fuzzy Friend Network!!! Yaaaay!
I am in New Jersey nursing a cold that is trying to catch me...I am running away from it the best I can. I take a million milligrams of vitamin c, I drink plenty of fluids, I took every over the counter non drosey alcohol free cough medicine I could find and I put cayenne pepper with lemon in my tea. It is still chasing me...Geez!
I think the only thing makinf me feel happy is knowing that in a few weeks I will have a cool project to show the world. It has been a long and sometimes stressful process but I have learned and grown so much over the past few years.
I hope my blog didn't put anybody to sleep...lol and if it did I hope when you wake up you come to my release party.
Love and peace,
Toni
I am super excited about going home to the NW to release my debut solo project Only Love.
My most trusted friends and fan base are assisting me with the preparation. I refer to them as the Fuzzy Friend Network!!! Yaaaay!
I am in New Jersey nursing a cold that is trying to catch me...I am running away from it the best I can. I take a million milligrams of vitamin c, I drink plenty of fluids, I took every over the counter non drosey alcohol free cough medicine I could find and I put cayenne pepper with lemon in my tea. It is still chasing me...Geez!
I think the only thing makinf me feel happy is knowing that in a few weeks I will have a cool project to show the world. It has been a long and sometimes stressful process but I have learned and grown so much over the past few years.
I hope my blog didn't put anybody to sleep...lol and if it did I hope when you wake up you come to my release party.
Love and peace,
Toni
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