About 2 months ago, I was listening to the SSRadio lounge and chill channel and I noticed that they appeared to have a shortage of programs on that channel compared to their other channels. Since I am a big fan of downtempo music and have a pretty large collection of tunes that fit the format,  I decided I would like to try to fill in that gap and applied for a time slot. I didn’t realize how much of a backlog of applications they had because as of today, my application is still being processed. I completed show #1 a few weeks ago and am very eager to get started so I’ve decided to just move forward and put the show out as my own podcast while I’m still excited about this.  I do still hope to secure a timeslot there because their built-in audience would be beneficial, but nevertheless, I must move forward with this.

            I’ve written previously in this blog about the challenge of balancing music, family, ministry duties, etc., so it’s reasonable to ask why I would commit to something like this now.  There are a mixture of personal and business motives that I will summarize in 5 reasons:

1) This is a way to share my love of music and connect with people who have similar tastes. God willing, these connections will open opportunities to share The Gospel.  (see the Exodus Music Mission Statement)

2) It’s a means of connecting with the music industry and getting my name “out there”. This is a platform where I can also play my own original tracks. If the show is well-received, opportunities could open up.

3) It’s a good way to direct traffic to my website. The DJ mix from each show will be posted here for download as well as any new tracks I play on the show.

4) This is a way to focus and channel my insatiable appetite for music into something fruitful. Selfish arrogance prevented me from becoming a professional DJ years ago, this could be an opportunity to correct that.

5) This is an important step in training myself to recognize niches and opportunities and step into them instead of cowering and making excuses.

So now ya know. Listen to the player above or on the homepage or HERE and enjoy the show.

I’ve been producing music for over 20 years. I never really wanted to be a star. Fame doesn’t really appeal to me. Frankly, I’m too insecure to tolerate all that scrutiny. I have always wanted music to be my main gig. I want a top-notch studio of my own to work in. At this point, that means enough money to support my family comfortably. As I’ve gotten older, my vision for this has changed – for the better, I think. I see options now that, frankly, I wasn’t open to in the arrogance of my 20’s. But unlike in my 20’s, it’s no longer just about me and my dreams. I have a family now. Anything I pursue has to work within my household and within the vision we have for our family. Even more significantly, I live for Christ now. Any aspirations not in line with The Lord’s call on my life must be let go.

I have resisted saying this for a few years, but I’ll have to say that 2010 is my “do or die” year. This year, I clear some hurdles and make significant, measurable progress or it’s time to turn my attention and passion in another direction.

Critical questions for this year:  I know I have the talent to rap, the question is whether, at 41, does God still want to use that voice?  For years I have had a certain “sound” in my head (production-wise) but have always been too busy to sit down and flesh it out. This year, that sound will get developed. The question is will anybody like it? Can it be promoted? Will it get me the production work and licensing opportunities I want? To have long-term viability, THE CLYDE DEE CONCEPT needs a live stage performance - which means a very different approach to how I compose and arrange that music. Can I pull that off? Will people want to come out and see the show?

  One way or the other, this will be a critical year for me. All of these things will require a strong commitment to private preparation and I don’t expect this to be easy. At the end of 2010, I will have some answers… and plenty of new music. 

            Anytime you endeavor to utilize your gifts as a source of income, you risk corruption by defiling your inspiration.  I believe somewhere along the line that happened to me. Through a series of events & circumstances – not the least of which was living across town from my studio and having to share time with 4 other aspiring producers – I gradually stopped making music from the heart and started making it for business purposes. I no longer had the luxury of making music when I felt inspired. I had to do what I could when the studio was available – regardless of how I felt. I tried to make the best of it, but it simply was not conducive to me doing my best, most inspired work. I created some good music for sure, but my motives weren’t what they should’ve been and I believe my music was effected – negatively.

            One of the benefits of such an extended layoff is that my inspiration – my “muse” – has been restored. I have music bubbling inside of me just itching to get out! In 2010 I will get back to making music from my heart. I’m not abandoning the business part, just putting it in its proper place. The best tracks will be right here on this site for you to download. Once I’ve got enough hot ones out there, hopefully I’ll get some calls for some remix work. Either way, there will be plenty of new music for you to enjoy over the coming year.

The first video is just ridiculous... you'll see

A delicious blend of jazzy melodies, dance beats, and funk rhythms!!

then you're in the right place. The latest project from The Clyde Dee Concept, TEARS OF JOY is now available for you to download...  FREE!

Also, the player at the top of the page is now loaded with clips of 2-3 tracks from each of my projects.  Enjoy!

The 1st single from Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s new CD "The Big Picture". The CD is awesome. What do y'all think of the song and the video? I saw this cat's live show and he killed it. If The Big Picture tour comes to your area, don't miss it!

The latest video from Lecrae's "Rebel" CD (the hottest joint of the year!). What y'all think? Buy the CD! It's bangin'!! I caught the tour this summer. Off da chains!!

Music Video for Lecrae's track "Go Hard" with Tedashii. We shot this in Queens, NY during their show at Christ Tabernacle.
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As some of you know, my dance project “Goldfinger Vol. 1: 100% Pure Dance Music” is on sale at various outlets on-line. I have 3 more projects that are completed and scheduled for release very soon. I have decided to offer them as free downloads instead of selling them. They will be available on at least one other site, but of course you’ll have first dibs right here. 

The goal is for this to be a marketing tool that creates the kind of exposure for my music that will generate interest in upcoming projects as well as the placement/licensing of tracks in TV, movies and compilations. I also hope to eventually generate some production and remix work for myself.

Sonic Landscapes is already available. I am finishing the cover art on the other projects so expect to see them all up by thanksgiving. Each time a new album is posted, I will announce it here.

YO! I need your help! Pass on links to any friends you have that might enjoy any of the tracks or DJ mixes. Put links on your myspace or facebook pages. Check back and download frequently and, most of all, Pray for me. I have a mission to complete (see my post from 12-28-09).

This week’s featured DJ mixes are dedicated to those of you who love jazz. “I Miss WJZZ” is 2 hours of funky, soulful contemporary jazz tracks that would have fit perfectly on the now-defunct Detroit jazz station, WJZZ. Shouts out to all of you old enough to remember WJZZ!!

 “Jazz Club Of The New Millennium” takes the energy and the tempo up a few notches with some uptempo latin jazz skillfully blended with some electronic-flavored jazz beats.

 Also, don’t sleep on my “House Of Jazz” mix.  Jazz-flavored house tracks for you house-heads.

 Last, but not least, checkout “Euphoria” by The Clyde Dee Concept. It’s a free album download available exclusively at Waynebo.com.

 Enjoy! Please holla back and let me know if you enjoyed the mixes. Also pass on a link to your friends.