tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13912584917050819092024-03-05T01:59:43.027-08:00Creativity, Passion, & Greatness - A Sharp Skills BlogSharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-39002926162934399562015-08-19T00:13:00.000-07:002015-08-19T00:13:38.255-07:00If I had a Nike endorsement deal, the commercial would probably look like this...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did this #SharpGotBars in my favorite studio, the car!! Working on a new song produced by my guy #RichOnTheTrack. Check out the video.</div>
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Check out the latest Sharp Got Bars. This is for all my folks bouncing back from injuries whether physical or emotional. Hold your head up and show them why you the number one draft pick! As long as there is breath in your body, you can win.</div>
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Check out the latest Sharp Got Bars. I get very personal on this one, talking about my shortcomings and where I want to improve. Not typical in Hip Hop.Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-67999887502946375602015-03-18T08:08:00.000-07:002015-03-18T08:08:06.403-07:00New #SharpGotBars Verse (5)Check out the latest Sharp Got Bars. In this one, I spit about creating a trust fund for my grandkids (it will be a long time before I have any of those).
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My new single <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-white-blue-single/id971413530"><span style="color: cyan;">"Black, White, and Blue" is now on iTunes</span></a>. This song was recently featured on <a href="http://fusion.net/"><span style="color: cyan;">Fusion Network's</span></a> documentary 'Black, White, and Blue' which discusses interactions between police officers and African Americans. Be sure to check the song out. You can also hear it on my soundcloud. Thanks for your support.<br />
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Seattle, WA: <a href="http://fusion.net/"><span style="color: cyan;"><b>Fusion TV</b></span></a> will be airing a new documentary
called Black, White, and Blue tonight, February 24<sup>th</sup> 2015 at 6:00 PM
(Pacific Standard Time). The documentary is about police brutality and race
relations in America. Hip Hop artist, Sharp Skills, was hand selected by the
progressive media network to craft music that would convey the emotions of such
controversial subject matter. Gathering inspiration from his own personal
experiences and the media’s recent spike in coverage on these topics, Sharp
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Sharp Skills holds no punches as he recites in one of his
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“Ain’t it interesting how the media kept on shining light on blacks
killed by officers around the same timing/ when riots get incited/tyrants get
excited/which justifies the killings of blacks and it keeps us quiet/ bullets
flying into young minds like Al-Qaida pilots/drop us like some twin towers but
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At a time in history where it seems like tensions between
racial minorities and the police could get no worse, a documentary such as this
could not be more relevant. Sharp Skills collaborated with the Florida based
producer ‘Rich on the track’ who has done work with super producer Rodney
Jerkins (Dark Child). Rich on the track shines in the production with dark
melodic piano riffs and a dramatic bass line, which is his signature sound.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to the documentary, Sharp Skills will release
the song for digital download through his website sharpskillsmusic.com as well
as iTunes and streaming on Spotify. Black, White, and Blue (the documentary)
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Sharp Skills is an independent emcee whose music has been
featured in the official film trailer for Takers, Slow Burn, hit television
shows; Bones, America’s Next Top Model, and Nikita. He has featured Strange
Music’s very own “Murs” on his song “Something to Say”. In 2011 he won Cal
State Long Beach’s “Battle of the Beats” competition. He has won several
competitions and awards including the Inside the Music (ITM) award for Best
Male Emcee in 2007. Most importantly, he knows how to rock a crowd. His
charisma, energy, stage presence, and high quality music makes him a favorite
at various clubs, music festivals, and college campuses around the USA. Sharp
Skills is also the owner/founder of the Rebel Firm, a multifaceted creative
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Check out the piece Seattle Pacific University did on me. Very cool!<br />
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Today, Sharp Skills, a talented independent emcee hailing
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dream and love again no matter what they face in life. The emotional chorus is
sung by Sharp Skills’ mother who is a gifted Jazz and Gospel singer in her own
right. Sharp Skills speaks on the significance of the video to him: “I wanted
to write something that conveyed the pain that I’ve experienced while pursuing
my dream of doing music, but also give hope too. When I wrote the song, I had a
vision of my mom singing to me while I was real young not able to fully
understand what she was saying. But it was my mom just pretty much telling me
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The child (young Sharp Skills) in the video is played by his
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The Moon Buggee Productions video has a retro theme with
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extraordinaire, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LauraDDrummer"><span style="color: cyan;">Laura D</span></a>, makes a special cameo appearance throughout the video
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Sharp Skills is an independent emcee whose music has been featured in the
official film trailer for Takers, Slow Burn, hit television shows; Bones,
America’s Next Top Model, and Nikita. He has featured Strange Music’s very own
“Murs” on his song “Something to Say”. In 2011 he won Cal State Long Beach’s
“Battle of the Beats” competition. He has won several competitions and awards
including the Inside the Music (ITM) award for Best Male Emcee in 2007. Most
importantly, he knows how to rock a crowd. His charisma, energy, stage
presence, and high quality music makes him a favorite at various clubs, music
festivals, and college campuses around the USA. Sharp Skills is also the
owner/founder of the Rebel Firm, a multifaceted creative company which now
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I wrote the song "<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/if-you-try-feat.-gwendolyn/id522195775?i=522196005&ign-mpt=uo%3D4">If You Try</a>" over three years ago. I wrote it to encourage men who have a dream and feel the pressure to quit on it (or themselves) due to the pressure that life puts on us. If you have a dream in your heart, never give up on it no matter what life throws your way. Your dream or your vision is what keeps you going. It is oxygen to the human soul. I know how hard it is to grind and see minimal results. But all hard work brings a profit. That's in the Bible. So continue to work, trust God, and believe in what He has placed in your heart.</div>
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The song features my mom, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/grateful/id65347517">Gwendolyn Phillips</a>, who brings that soulful gospel feel to the chorus. What's more, this song is probably my favorite on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/if-you-try-feat.-gwendolyn/id522195775?i=522196005&ign-mpt=uo%3D4">Anno Rebelio</a> because it also encourages me every time I hear it. If you like the art work, I am printing up some limited addition posters (which I will autograph) and send to 20 people. If you hashtag #IfYouTry and you post yourself doing something inspirational on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you will be entered in the pool for a chance to win the poster. Be sure to tag me so I know you did it.</div>
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Check out Sam Knaak, producer and owner of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ear-Witness-Studios/178813908837660"><span style="color: cyan;">Ear Witness Studios</span> </a>discussing the new single called "City Lights" featuring yours truly. Stay tuned for the official release.<br />
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This past Saturday, I had the privelege of perfoming at the Back 2 School Bash hosted by <a href="http://www.thebridgechurch.tv/"><span style="color: cyan;">the Bridge</span></a> in Temecula, CA. Good times. All photos courtesy of <a href="https://twitter.com/aaronthecraniak"><span style="color: cyan;">Aaron Crane</span></a>.</div>
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Shot out to <a href="https://twitter.com/PlanetLongBeach">Afro Black</a> for the pics!<br />
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To be great takes a resilient mind. I am now fully persuaded that things don't get easier on the road of destiny, the traveler just becomes stronger and more determined. To fulfill a big purpose, one has to stop looking for the easy way out. There is no easy way. They have to be willing to take WHATEVER comes their way and somehow keep moving. And everyone just isn't "bout dat life."Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-67434923400432783562014-06-22T22:19:00.001-07:002014-06-22T22:19:34.382-07:00Perfect Practice Makes Perfect (The Kevin Durant Principle)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was inspired by an article that I read not too long ago about Kevin Durant's work ethic. You'll have to forgive me for not remembering where I read it, but in short, it discussed how he used to hate workouts earlier in his career. However, after he saw the results that came from the hard and extra work, he begin to embrace the pain associated with it. He said that he saw immediate improvement in his game when he put in the necessary effort beforehand. This has led to an ever increasing hunger to become better because he now knows the formula to do so. Great food for thought amd motivation for those on the same quest.Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-6350768638991201382014-06-05T06:00:00.000-07:002014-06-05T06:00:08.718-07:00Make Adjustments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life sends curve balls at as constantly. On top of all the chaos in the world, we have to manage our own affairs that can be out of sorts the majority of the time. One thing I've learned is to not over think things and to make adjustments. It is important to keep a fluid mind that allows you to go with the flow. It's not that you are giving up on the direction you want to head in, but you recognize the wisdom in riding the tide until you have the opportunity to go where you want again.<br />
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By the way, I'm not a Heat fan, but I got major respect for the kid D. Wade. That Lebron guy is pretty good too.Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-27032631211183355582014-05-18T10:36:00.000-07:002014-05-18T10:36:19.133-07:00Dope Pictures from Xpressions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These pictures are from the Xpression Open Mic show we did on 5/16. Courtesy of the great Richard Shimizu. Hat's off sir! And a huge kudos to my sis, Shy but Flyy, for organizing such an amazing event.</div>
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If someone would have told me I'd be running with a crew of poets 6 months ago, I probably would have not believed them. Yet here I am, with a group of some of the most talented, humble, gracious, and kind people I've ever met. We've knocked out 3 shows as a group this week! I'm truly blessed to be painting the town red with such a dynamic collective.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Before showtime with TK Waites, Black Charlie, Philosophy, Shy but Flyy, Jragonfly Jon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo Courtesy of Nicolassa Galvez of Long Beach's Art Exchange</span>Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-67686785723524604742014-04-28T06:00:00.000-07:002014-04-28T06:00:04.895-07:00Keep Creating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We all hit a wall from time to time when we are creating. Yet, we cannot let this deter us from continuing to create in some form and fashion. Sometimes we have to get creative in order to create! What I mean is that we have to find outlets when others seem to be closed off or unavailable. I read an <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303626804579507321532982730">inspiring article</a> on the founder of Barnes and Nobles, Leonard Riggio. He said now he tends to focus on small aspects of the company that most would ignore because he is a creative soul and likes to create. Our mental capacities will continue to expand as we work the muscles of imagination and struggle to produce what's currently intangible. No matter what platform it's on, wether it is seen or not, sold or given away, continue to create and good things will happen.Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391258491705081909.post-86439344973199129672014-04-26T08:27:00.000-07:002015-04-06T12:40:36.108-07:00A Chief Attribute of Good Leadership<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am convinced that in order to be a good leader, the more selfless the person in that role must become. Often when we think of being selfless, we may picture someone in rags and begging for alms. I want to demolish that view. A selfless person is someone who has matured to the point where they are more eager to improve the lives of those around them than solely their own. They have grown to a place where they are able to balance their own wants and needs without sacrificing the welfare of those that follow. One of two things has probably occured in such a leader's life in order for this state of being to happen. They have been so humbled by the life that they have an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Accuracy-Living-Skillfully-Successfully-Todays/dp/1490746463/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428349202&sr=8-1&keywords=accuracy+philip+sharp+skills+jacobs">accurate</a> perspective on what is really important. The other event(s) that may have happened is they have been so blessed and their self esteem so satisfied that they realize the importance of pouring into other people now (since this need has been met in themselves for so long). Every leader's journey is different, but the hallmark of a leader's character is the ability to lose themselves for the good of those that follow. And generally the leader is wise enough to have built a great team of core people around him or her that will make sure the leader's needs and wants are fulfilled as well.Sharp-Skillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912051331589374746noreply@blogger.com0