Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Open Letter

I've been intensely selfish lately, and honestly, I take extreme pride in it.  I feel sorry for those who give the word 'selfish' a negative connotation. While the concern of others is important, one must take the time to focus on him/herself, because there are consequences for refusing focus on oneself. I unfortunately learned that the hard way.

As most people reading this may know, I have stepped down as head of Just Plain Sounds. I did so, because I felt like I was losing sight of the music that I wanted to create and came more absorbed with the business side of things.  I know it's a part of being a producer, but suddenly, I decided that it wasn't for me.  Honestly, I just want to do what I want to in music. All of my dreams have come to fruition and now I feel that people know what I want to accomplish to the point that I can get someone to help continue the dream. I just want to take the time to enjoy the people, places, things, and concepts that my life presents me without having the pressure of wondering if everything is going not only the way that I want it to go, but how it's being received by those who are paying close attention to my work.

After I made the decision, I had a conversation with a friend who was in the same situation as I found myself in. He told me that it was a sudden epiphany for him, also. He decided that, although he entirely enjoyed his time in his position, he needed to take time and work on what he had on his agenda for a long time even if that required giving the position up.  If there were any apprehensions present for me before, I found myself a little more comfortable with my decision simply based on hearing someone else's similar experience.

To all of the artists that have wanted to collaborate with me and I haven't necessarily been the easiest to get ahold of, do not take it personally. I respect the work that you do and would like to be a part of that.  I just have to take the time to live life in a fashion that is acceptable to me even if it doesn't necessarily work in conjunction with collaboration with others.  To all of my listeners who may feel that my sound is starting to become a little different from what it was before (not necessarily in a way that you'd like), I'm sorry... well, kinda... Part of me would like to keep making the music that I have been making.  It's a sound I have created and recieved praise for, and I thank those who have given their respect. The reason that I'm not sorry is because right now, I'm doing exactly what I want to be doing.  I just finally learned to let go and do what is important to me. I do apppreciate those who listen to my music; however, I will say this: those that I appreciate more are those that listen to and appreciate the music that I do and will create regardless of what they're used to hearing from me. Whoever you may be, feel free to hit me up and ask anything or simply discuss the direction that I'm taking. I will most definitely feel free to share with those who take the time and care to inquire about my creative process. It is one that is very personal and detailed. Thank you for reading

Peace,
Ant

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Just Plain Ant - SeeWhatEyeSee (Cover & Tracklisting)


10.10.10

1. All I Need (Happy In Three-Four)
2. Wonder What I'd Do (feat. Joey Ripps)
3. The Last Of This (feat. Sleaze)
4. I'll Be (feat. Samsun)
5. Take The World (feat. Jay R&B)
6. Singing To Myself (feat. Caits Meissner)
7. Don't Look Back (feat. NOTE)
8. Sick (feat. Draztiq and Samsun)
9. Normalcy
10. Free 2 Be
11. BeginAgain
12. Spaces (feat. Alex Murphy)
13. Shine Your Light
14. Everything Became Something Else (feat. Mic Jordan)
15. Beyond Me (feat. Joey Ripps) (Bonus Track)

Friday, July 23, 2010

It's almost here...



1. Take One (feat. Joey Ripps)
2. This Is Madness (Just Plain Black) (feat. Black Liquid)
3. I'm Not Lyin' (feat. Octavion Xcellence)
4. No Title For It (feat. Ohbliv and Gordy Michael)
5. I Listen 2 Classical (feat. Sleaze)
6. Request (feat. Barcodez and SamSun of the Photosynthesizers)
7. Primetime Bandit (Remix) (feat. Draztiq)
8. Way Back When (feat. Chuck D)
9. Some People Never Learn (feat. NOTE)
10. These Times (feat. Sleaze and Joey Ripps)
11. Out Of Here (feat. Mic Jordan)
12. Scream Out (feat. Braintrust)

July 27th.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

This Is Madness!!!!!

Here's the first track from Rumble, Young Man, Rumble entitled "This Is Madness (Just Plain Black)" featuring Black Liquid and co-produced by DJ Harrison. More tracks and album coming soon.


http://www.divshare.com/download/11830940-82b

Black Liquid Myspace
DJ Harrison Soundcloud

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Changes.

So today, I decided that I'm not gonna settle for less. I went into work on SeeWhatEyeSee with certain things in mind and I will do any and everything to get this album to sound exactly the way I want even if it means pushing it back...

Which is exactly what I'm doing.

I apologize for being so indecisive as far as release dates go, but I think you'll thank me later, because the album definitely has a more autumn sound to it. It truly is a beautiful bittersweet album and it'll be worth the wait.

Rumble, Young Man, Rumble will be out soon and I'll have a track from it for y'all real soon. Don't expect an album that sounds like Dig Deep. That's not anything near what you're gonna get. And I mean that in the best way possible...

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Forgive me for lack of posts....

As more tracks come through for the album, I'll post another preview of what's to come.

Shortly after the release of SeeWhatEyeSee, I'll debut material from the next album, Rumble, Young Man, Rumble, also.

Be on the lookout!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Hurricane Season (via One Way Richmond)

Major thanks to One Way Richmond for this article spotlighting me and Just Plain Sounds. Great read.

One Way Richmond: Hurricane Season

And don't forget to come to Baja Bean Co. Saturday night at 10:30p.m. for a major show with performances by:
Just Plain Ant
Rowan
Ohbliv
Draztiq
Black Liquid
Sleaze
DJ Dizz on the 1s and 2s

1520 W. Main St.
Richmond, Va. 23223

It's also Draztiq's and my first time performing so you won't wanna miss that.

Monday, May 31, 2010

SeeWhatEyeSee



So I've decided to start blogging again, but only about projects I'm working on.

Right now, I'm working on SeeWhatEyeSee which is part 2 of 3 in a series which was started by Dig Deep. It's an album that, though bittersweet at times, is one about optimism. It's way more upbeat then its predecessor. It includes guest spots from regulars such as Sleaze, Caits Meissner, and Joey Ripps, and new collaborators such as Draztiq, Jay R&B, Carlton Mackey, NOTE, and Margaux LeSourd. It's also my first album using no (except 2, honestly) samples.

It will be released on June 29th at http://justplainant.bandcamp.com. The next single, "The Last Of This", featuring Sleaze, will be released soon. For now, you can check out a couple other tracks and a non-album track.

Just Plain Ant - Beyond Me [EP]