Monday, June 29, 2009

DEATH OF AUTO TUNES

THANK YOU HOVA!

AIGHT BARE WITH ME BECAUSE THIS ONE IS GONNA BE POSTED IN CAPS LOCK:
SO MY FLY ASS CUZZO CAPITAL H BEAT ME TO IT. BUT ITS OKAY, IT AINT SWAGGA JACKIN IF WE FAMILY RIGHT CUZ?

AIGHT SO HOW LONG HAVE I BEEN COMPLAININ ABOUT MUSIC'S DECLINE IN QUALITY AND THE RISE OF GARBAGE? PRETTY DAMN LONG RIGHT? I DONT CARE WHO DOESN'T LIKE IT: I CAN'T STAND RON BROWS, EVERY SINGLE TIME HIS SONG COMES ON THE RADIO I CHANGE THE STATION, IN FACT I EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO TEXT THE STATION (HOT 97) AND TELL THEM THAT I AM DISSAPOINTED IN HOW THEY SUPPORT RON'S GARBAGE AND ALLOW IT TO PASS FOR MUSIC.

SO WHEN MY FAVORITE RAPPER OF ALL TIME JAY-Z RELEASED HIS NEW SINGLE OFF THE ALBUM 'BLUEPRINT 3' (YOU KNOW IM COPPIN EARLY) DEATH OF AUTO TUNES (D.O.A) IT DANM NEAR FELT LIKE A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE. TOO MANY MICRO WAVE ARTIST HAVE GAINED RESPECT AND HAVE COME TO RISE DUE TO THIS WHOLE NEW AUTO TUNES EPIDEMIK.

NOW LET IT BE KNOWN THAT I GIVE A PASS TO T-PAIN FOR 2 REASONS:
1. HE WAS THE FIRST TO DO IT AND HE DOESNT REALLY NEED IT, ITS JUST A SLIGHT ENHANCER IN WHAT HIS VOICE IS.
2. HE DOESNT EXADURATE IT LIKE MANY ARTIST DO. AND EVEN HE IS STARTING TO TAKE IT A BIT FAR ON SOME SONGS.

BUT TO ALL THE WEEZYS, RON BROWS' AND EVEN THE LIKES OF GORILLA ZO HAVE GOT TO STOP. ITS TIME WE GO BACK TO REAL MUSIC AND SUPPORT REAL SHIT. SO WITH ALL THAT SAID I'D LIKE TO GIVE MY 2 BILLIONTH KUDO POINT TO JAY-Z AND I'D LIKE TO PREMIER HIS VIDEO TO YOU HERE THROUGH MY BLOG:


SHOUT OUT TO MY CUZZO YOUNG RALPH LAUREN AS I CALL HIM. YOU KNOW HIM AS CAPITAL H. GOOD LOOKIN CUZZO. THAT VIDEO IS SOOOOO SICK!

PEEP AND ENJOY.
DEATH TO ALL YOU AUTO TUNE USERS.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Letter to Mike

So one thing I've wanted to do for quite a while is have a "Collaboration" with someone in my circle for a post on the blog... The Blog has been up for a while but its not until now that the collab has become a reality. My man Devo, (A Very talented R&B artist on the rise--part of the BXL family) approached me and asked me if he could broadcast his "Letter to Mike via my blog because he had no medium to get it out to the world. Whats funny is that on the day Mike passed I thought of "Letter to B.I.G" by Jadakiss, and wondered who would write the letter to Mike. So when he contacted me ofcourse I jumped at the opportunity, and told him My blog is his Blog and that I would gladly post his letter for him. So without further adu 'Tha Bull Pen' Gladly Presesnts: "Letter to Mike" by Devo Diamond.
P.S. I couldn't have written the letter better myself.
-Eno-

Dear Mike,
Hi. I never thought I'd be writing to you, because I always assumed anything I had to say to you, I'd be able to say in person. I don't even know where to begin. I guess I should start by thanking you. Thank you for your existence. From your life, to your music, to your outreach. You really were royalty. You were a king among men. You set an unattainable bar that will never be reached or passed. No one will be able to do it better, or even come close. All we can hope for is to emulate.
Merriam-Websters dictionary cites the definition of "music" as "the art of arranging sounds in time so as to produce a continuous, unified, and evocative composition, as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre". I couldn't have said it better myself. Your music is an artform by itself. It should be its own genre. It stands alone as a body of art, & inspiration.
As a child, I was introduced to you, and I loved you instantly. I don't remember what was the 1st song I heard, but my mother says she remembers the 1st song I could sing well being "ABC". She also remembers me scuffing my living room floor, as I studied and practiced your moves. You gave me a glimpse into what perfection was. And you set the tone, for where my career should be. Not just for me, but for the world. Every artist in any genre has been influenced by you.
My greatest sorrow is that I will never get to watch you perform live. I won't get to see how truly great you are in person. But please believe I'll never forget. My children's children will know of you, and know well. I remember begging my mother for tickets to your anniversary concert at MSG. When I finally got her to say yes, they were long sold out. I was praying if your London concert did well, you would come back east. I guess your videos n concert tapes are just gonna have to do. Until I see your sold out concerts in Heaven. When Biggie & Pac will open for you.
I also wanna thank you for your influence on me as an artist. I'm an R&B artist, and you hear your influence in every song I sing. I regret you never getting to hear my music. I think you would have enjoy'd it. They say emulation is the highest form of flattery. I think a collab would have been dope. Puffy, & The Game did a tribute record to you, and I just WISH I could have been a part of it. But this letter is accompanied by a song. I'll do my best and hopefully you feel it.
You taught me how to dance, and you showed me what vocal delivery is. You showed me how to be passionate about my art. And how to elevate it to the next level. Your stage show, & presence will never be matched. You were more than an icon. Now your a legend. "R.I.P." Isn't good enough for you. Your walking on the moon now. I appreciate everything you've done for my career, n the world. I Love You Mike...
-Devo-

Thursday, June 25, 2009

R.I.P Michael Jackson

R.I.P
Michael Jackson
1958-2009
He will be Missed and never forgotten

Today only 2 days after my last post (Which was about Michael Jackson) The Man, The Legend, The King of Pop has Passed away.

I was at work earlier today when I received the first text and soon after, the flood of bad news had began to take form. All I could think was "Yea Right MJ? Please, these same clowns were spreading the same BS rumor last summer" little by little the customers and my co-workers kept repeating it "Did You hear that Michael Jackson Died" or "Yo Michael Jackson Died." Still in disbelief I decided to go up to the break room where CNN was on and all that was on the screen was "Breaking News: Michael Jackson Died"

For a minute I couldn't move. At first I refused to believe it. Then I just had a hard time accepting it.

There's not too much I can say except that I feel the great lost. It reminded me that these people that some Idolize and look up to are mortals just like us. I say that because we tend to think they will always be around but we all know its not the case. My condolences go out to the Jackson Family. He will never be forgotten and we all hope and know that he is in a better place.

R.I.P Michael Jackson

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Thriller

Where Do I even begin with this one man? Lol... Aight well its NO secret how much I love music. Most people say this, but what they mean is they love Hip-Hop, or they love R&B, or Pop, or whatever it is they choose to listen to, But you see me, I love it all EXCEPT reggaeton, or ANYTHING made by Ron Browz, I hate that Nigga, yes I said it, wanna come fight me? Anyway I was going through the playlist and Thriller came on and I decided to listen to the whole album and all I could say was "Damn!" Michael Jackson is the effin man!

First of All The musical Genius Quincy Jones produced Timeless record on that Album and in my opinion Quincy Jones' production has always been ahead of its time... But as I was listening to the Album and as I am listening to it again now Its no wonder to me why this album is The World's All-time BEST Selling album. Not the country, not overseas, The World! The Album had a Budget of $750,000 and was recorded between April 14Th - November 8Th 1982. I wasn't even being thought of yet lol... I could only imagine what it was like to hear that album back when it first released. It was released on the 30Th of Novemeber in 82'. it was only 10 Songs but they were 10 dope tracks! Some which have gone on to be sampled; LL Cool J (Sampled 'The Lady in my Life' on his track 'Hey Lover') and Kanye West (who sampled 'P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) on his track 'Good Life') I tell you one thing, the day I get a Drop top I plan on driving real slow down a heavily Populated area bumpin "Wanna be Startin' Somethin" as loud as I can. lol

Well I'm really Still at a loss for words, I think I'll leave you with the video: But before I go, i wanna leave ya with a little fun fact and personal thought:

Fun Fact: My uncle always tells me the Story of how he was ironing a pair of Jeans the first time he saw this video, and in awe of what he was seeing he didnt move the iron and burned a hole right through the jeans lolol. Thats Crazy.

Personal Thought: The reason for his amazement while watching is no mystery... I'm almost 100% sure that this is the first Video/Mini Film ever made. and on top of all that it was Effin DOPE! you could watch this with Pop Corn and call it a day. Now with that said, Turn your lights Down, Turn your speakers up, Pull up a chair and enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8

I couldn't Embed it cause YouTube aint lettin me rock...
Some Snap Shots:
^IDC who doesn't like it, NO ONE has ever Rocked
Red Skinnies this Smooth. And look at my mans Jacket!^

^Not the Same jacket but all I could Find.
The Original probably worth a Cool 5Mill lol^

Now Run along. I'm gonna go practice some of these moves Knowin I still won't Pull em off right LOL
Stay Up and Stay Tuned...

Monday, June 22, 2009

Guys and Girls.

Whats up Everyone? Allow me to begin with letting you know how this all began... You see Something happened (Which You will Find out once you start reading) to me last night which led me to put up a Status message on my BBM (BlackBerry Messenger for all of you who are still usung any other/Toy Phones). The status Message was "Girls are Gay, Throw Rocks at Them" and so the immediate response from my baby Diana was as follows:

Diana: Hey hey hey!!!!!! Don't throw rocks at us!!!!!
Diana: Asshole
Eno Bull™
: Lmao
Eno Bull™: I would never throw rocks at you sweetheart.
Eno Bull™: Sorry Baby. I'll explain [why I said that] when I resurface from the train.
Diana: Mmhmmm. Ill be waiting
(A while later)
Eno Bull™: Aight so I'm in the car last night and its POURIN' so I see a young lady walkin tryna fight the rain with a feeble umbrella. So I slow down and ask "You okay sweetheart?" you need a ride?" And she yells out: "NO THANK YOU, KEEP IT MOVIN!" so I laugh dumb hard and put the Peddle to the metal. AAOOWW!! And I thought to myself out loud: "You mad at him Baby, Not Me." Enjoy that wonderfull weather cause Lord knows I'm in the car, cool, calm comfortable and Dry. HA! Damn I'd Hate me if I didn't love myself so much.
Eno Bull™: But do you see where I'm comin from? I'm over here being the nice guy that I am tryna offer you a dry seat home, and you flip out on me....
Eno Bull™: I can understand her having a bad night, or going through somethin, etc... But how you snap at a helpin hand? She could have givin me the same message by simply sayin: "No Thank You" idda kept it moving the same way I did when she spazzed....
Diana: Only because guys always use that line to holla...
Diana: Guys always say that line
Diana: Whether she was strugglin or not
Diana: Even if u were being genuine with urs
Diana: U have to put ya self in her shoes
Eno Bull™: True and I agree, but I'll give you my debate when I go on break
(another while later)
Diana: Lol oh lord
Eno Bull™: Aight its lunch time. So first and foremost I'd like to stray away from the topic just ever so slightly... I'd like to go on record by saying that there is nothing wrong with "Pick-Up" Lines.... The reason for that being:
Eno Bull™: Because that's the only way for a man to show his interest in the female....
Eno Bull™: We're not all Hitch therefore we use these so called "Lines" to create opportunities that may lead to conversation and so on and so forth.
Eno Bull™: Now, do they become redundant? Yes. Are some of them very corny and ineffective? Yes. But in a sense its all some guys have.
Eno Bull™: Therefore its foul for you to simply brush him off because what he said wasn't smooth.
Eno Bull™: Secondly; if I see you out there lookin like you gettin ready to round up 2 of each animal, I'm gonna offer you a ride (ofcourse if you are pretty enough and seem harmless. It is very vain but its the truth)
Eno Bull™: So wether or not you thought I was tryna holla. You were foul for brushin me off like you did.
Diana: Lmao! Ook ok ya right on that.
Diana: But not every female likes to be called sweetie and maybe something simple like excuse me miss can I give u a ride cause it is pouring outside... Blah blah blah
Diana: She doesn't know that ya tryin to be nice so ya approach should've been different from jump being that wasn't ya intention
Eno Bull™: Although you have a point; I'm not gonna give her a lil script either. I'm tryna stay dry too.
Eno Bull™: I'm not gonna roll my window down and ask her if she needs a ride and why I'm offering it.
Eno Bull™: Its obvious its pouring outside I shouldn't have to tell her why I'm offering the ride.
Diana: And also for the record, nothin is wrong with a pick up line... But guys have to understand that not every girl is the same.
Diana: So if you are gonna say one especually to a pretty girl, be prepared for whatever it is she does say cause 9 time outta 10 she has heard it before
Diana: Now it doesn't give her a right to be rude
Diana: In anyway
Eno Bull™: And I know, understand, and agree with it.
Eno Bull™: But shit is crazy, I don't use Lines but I be timid to give em compliments because by now EVERYTHING is a line to a female.
Diana: I got u....
Diana: Lol ya def right on that.
Eno Bull™: I can't say: "I think you look Beautiful today Ms." Without it being taken as a line or an intent to "holla."
Eno Bull™: You know how many times I've held a door open, givin a compliment, a harmless smile, and that's all it was?
Eno Bull™: There wasn't an intent to bag, I wasn't tryna get in her pants. I was just being nice
Eno Bull™: That's why I hate niggas. 90% of em are fuckin jerks and they ruin it for niggas like me.
Diana: Ppl before u ruin it for the guys who actually are genuine and have no intentions
Diana: VERY TRUE!
Eno Bull™: Right.
Eno Bull™: So what happens is if I do have an intent to bag I have to work twice as hard just cause shorty gonna have her guards up, already programed to believe "This nigga is no different than the rest, he just wanna fuck"
Diana: Word. And ya right
Diana: Cause after awhile, its tiring hearing the same shyt over n over
Diana: From every guy
Diana: So that pattern is already established.
Diana: (On top of that, we learn at a young age not to get in cars with strangers lol)
Eno Bull™: Lol, very true which I can also understand and agree with.
Eno Bull™: But at the end of the day, the reality of that matter is: a Cab driver is a Stranger.
Eno Bull™: So just because he may have an ID Card on the Dash Board doesn't make him any less strange than me.
Diana: PAID TO DO A JOB!!!
Diana: So its expected
Eno Bull™: Aight Now given had she gotten in, Yes I would have tried to get her number upon arriving to her desired destination. But not getting it would have made no difference, at least she would have made it home dry, with accompanying conversation and all for free.
Eno Bull™: All I'm saying is, I'm a good nigga. I'm confident enough in myself to know that any female in my arms is in well beyond good hands.
Eno Bull™: But these jerks fuck it up for me and also a lot of girls tend to not look past the outer appearance and just want a mannequin, a pretty face with no brain that capable of producing intelligent conversation, and a nigga who is possibly gonna put his hands on her and or cheat.
Diana: Awww I can feel safe in ya arms!?
Eno Bull™: Oh, hell yea you can.
[End of Convo]

I feel both her and I had very valid points and I don't think I have anything to add to this. Enjoy... and like always

Stay Up and Stay Tuned...

Thursday, June 18, 2009

The Centurion

What's Good everybody? First and Foremost I apologize for the lack of constant updating... I don't think anyone is really checking for me or my blog anyway. But yea the reason for my lack of posting is because this is my 100Th post (Shout outs to Me and my Blog) and I've been driving myself crazy thinking about what to write...

I Been thinkin: "Make it a Fashion post" or "Write about some current Events" or even "Maybe I should re cap a lot of the things I might have Mentioned in the past 99 Post" Till Finally I said "EFF ALL @" So what Is this one gonna be about? Well its gonna be about my new love which I have been F*&kin' the brains out for a whole Month and Change.... Her Name? Photography. As I already mentioned I had been talking about getting my Camera (D-SLR) for a little over a year and now I finally have it.

So about 2 weeks ago with the help of my good friend, Mentor and Business partner Chris (CFK Photography) I was fortunate enough to work with the Beautiful Model Jessenia Vice... Working with her was reassuring that I am gonna love this job (soon to be career) and I'm ready for all it throws my way. I find it hilarious how people think I found this picture somewhere on the Internet and put my name on it, but I swear to you I TOOK THIS PICTURE! lol. and this is just the beginning.

With all that Said I leave ya with this:
www.enobull.carbonmade.com (More Work coming very soon)

Ms. Jessenia herself....
And Last but not least a video to further explain to you who it was I worked with....



So to Jessenia, Thank You so very much Sweetheart for making this the best first time experience since...... you know where that one was goin! lol

Stay Up Folks and Please Stay Tuned!
The first 100 are Just the Beginning of it all!
*Centurion*

Saturday, June 6, 2009

What GirlFriend?

What's My Marital Status? HA! That's easy baby! Single, The Man-Whore is in the building.

What's good Folks, ya Boy Eno back with another one.....

So not too long ago I was speaking with my cousins ex. I remember her asking me if I had found a girlfriend yet. Lol I laughed cause not too long ago I had been complaining about being single and not finding the girl I want. So I chuckle and told her "Nah man." Allow me to tell you what that chuckle meant: Fellas feel me on this one!

So Yes I had been complaining about being single, but after sitting down and thinkin long and hard about it I thought; Girlfriend? For what? Peep game, I've been involved (by involved I mean I've boned) with young ladies who are in committed relationships with other men. But before you look at me funny let me tell you I AM not the only one. In fact I have a very good friend who I was rollin with last night. He was telling me about this female he had just put it on and how she requested that he come over to her place once a month. This young lady was done and proceeded to inform my friend that her Boyfriend hasn't been around.... Hmm. Ok. Another case with another friend was one where my boy was being pursued by a female who just got into a relationship. She told him and I paraphrase: "C'Mon I got my man, you got your girl, let's just do this one last time and then we part ways" Lmao. As for me, let's just say I've dodged the bullet they call child birth, let's just thank the good Lord above that the baby ended up being the son of the girls boyfriend.

You see where I'm going here folks? Women talk all the shit they want about us, but Lord knows the Play WAAY Harder than us, and are WAAAAY better at hiding it. So that sneaky shit is taken with em to the grave. Don't get me wrong: if and when I find myself in a relationship I am the most faithful man I know, but men do cheat, in fact some of my good friends (who will most definitely remain nameless) are big cheaters, they cover up their tracks well but still. So I'm left wondering? (I know the answer to my question) but I ask you: WTF is the point of having a spouse if both of you are just gonna do wild dirt behind the others back? That's not rhetorical, please tell me your views on it. So Your better off staying single or come into the relationship telling the other "We might as well be swingers Babe." In fact I have no idea why guys call women bitches and women call niggas Dogs, cause Dogs and Bitches (Female Dog) are actually very loyal to their owners. Think about that. So say what you want, feel how you feel but I for one will remain single. Plus I've yet to find the girl I'm looking for: About 5'9 Thin with a lil meat on her, Short hair, Preferably 23-24 years of age (pretty much a girl that resembles Keri Hilson) Keri I Love you baby. And on top of all that Summer is here Lol. And this has gone on long enough but i would also just like to add: that Last night At My cousins house we were all playing Battle of the Sexes, and one of the questions was: What is the reason a woman would cheat?

The Multiple Choices were:
A. Revenge
B. Sex and Money
C. For the hell of it
D. Emotional reasons.

My cousins, the women I know and Love said C. It hurt my heart lol. So with that said later Folks.

Stay Up and Stay Tuned.
^Look How Happy they Look holding up that Answer^
It's Disgusting Lol

Friday, June 5, 2009

I Don't do Labels

Whats Good ya'll?

So anyone who knows me knows I'm not huge on Logos, Labels, or Fashion Police type people who live to show off what they have. So lately I've been looking for a Watch and the truth is I just want something basic.

My Boy Chris' timing couldn't have been better when he asked me to support him and his boys watch company by checkin out the site. I've seen Chris wear it around work but never really asked what it was although I over heard him mention it was a watch that his Boy makes called "No Label Watch." The name alone screams Eno Bull....

So next time you see me I just might be rocking a "No Label" watch, along with some expensive ass outfit that looks like it could have possibly came from Old Navy. lol No disrespect to 'ON'

Check em out @ http://www.nolabelwatches.com/
and also Hit up my man Chris for any and all information: cmendez12@gmail.com

I See this going Far....


They Got all different Flavors, But I'm eyeing a select few.


Thursday, June 4, 2009

How Fragile it All Is.

Lately I've found myself and others around me in situations that make me wonder where our lives are going and how long before they come to an end....

For Starters:
* A Good Friend of mine was shot the other day
* I was assaulted by a girl I don't know from a whole in a wall and
* My Home Girl Lost her Baby

So in the middle of broad daylight a good friend of mine was shot 5 times. This happened ironically before he was on his way to a BXL "Stop the Violence" Themed tour performance. He survived but last I heard he had 8 bullet fragments left in him and one of the bullets couldn't be removed after surgery because it could have caused further damage. I believe he's currently on a respirator but I haven't been able to go see him because his mother is not allowing anyone to go visit.

Another incident that happened on Friday Night/Saturday Morning was that my Brothers, Sisters and I were caught in the middle of a Club Fight (It was an all out Brawl) In an attempt to end it before it began Perse and Reg headed outside to have a word with the antagonist. Before you know it my cousin Julie was pushing the rest of us outside screaming "THEY'RE FIGHTING!". I immediately sobered up and headed out, all I saw was a movie unfolding before my (Then) good eyes. Dirt has his Knuckles up over here, Jun is knocking guys and girls out over here, Sue caught a nigga right in the chin TWICE! All I can remember doing was pushing niggas and bitches off my family. After I pushed what I remember to be the 3rd or 4Th girl (yes girl! And I do not apologize for that) I felt a Bottle break over the right side of my head. After seeing my own blood on my hands I went into a rage! I'd love to tell you I cracked someones neck but all I could do was scream, threaten lives and push people off me in disbelief. Now I'm walking around with a black eye as if I lost a Heavy weight Bout.

That's the last time I try to break something up. Next time I'm coming out in a blaze of glory. ANYONE who isn't with me is against me and is catching a hot fist to the face. (And I'm about to contradict myself but Idc)

Thank God no one lost their life but a friend of my cousin's ended up in the Hospital with a broken Jaw. But as bad as that is it could have been way worse. As cliche and corny as it may sound we really do have to stop the violence folks. Shit aint cool coming back home with black eyes, being at work with shades like you suffer from domestic violence, Being in a hospital bed over something that in the end means nothing....

As for my homegirl who I've known damn near forever: I just wanna keep her in my prayers. She was expecting her first born on the 10Th day of this month. After some contractions that felt like early labor she headed to the hospital only to be told by the doctors that the baby wasn't moving nor had a heart beat. So after 9 months of healthy Labor and baby planning etc. she lost her (would have been) first child.

This only reminds me of how short and at times Fragile Life is. To lower a human beings Life expectancy over something like Money, or someone bumping into you at a club is just fuckin stupid!

That's all I feel like speaking of on this Post.