Supastition retires

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:51 pm

04/25/10

For those who have been asking for updates on myself and my album. Kam Moye is longer an artist on MYX Music Label. As of a few months ago, MYX Music is no longer in business from my understanding. At this point my album is kind of lost in the shuffle and I am hoping to get things resolved as far as rights to the music go. The mother company ABS-CBN took some serious losses in the past year so they cut off finances for itגs smaller subsidiaries including the label. It was beyond my control and nothing could have prevented it. More than a few artists lost their deals. Iגve dealt with a similar situation before when Chain Letters in 2005 was released and two or three months later the distribution company shut down without warning. Thatגs just the way the ball bounces. Hopefully things will work out for all parties. I wish Karim Panni (label manager of MYX) all the best in his new endeavors. There will be no more singles or videos off of the album. Thanks to those who supported the album. I am grateful for the opportunity regardless.

At this time, I have no plans on recording another professional solo album as Kam Moye or Supastition. This decision isnגt based on my recent situation with MYX Music but based on the state of the music industry and where itגs going. It wasnגt an easy decision for me but I felt that it was the best choice. Iגve sacrificed a lot of money and time and itגs just not worth it to continue with it the way I have done in the past. All isnגt bad news thoughג¦ I have enough unreleased songs saved in the stash at this point to compile a few more albums. With that being said, Iגm going to put those songs together and make them available for free download as soon as I can get clearance from the producers and guest artists involved. There is no release date and there wonגt be one. There will be no labels or promo involved. Whenever I can get the okay from everyone involved then Iגll put up a link on my site, Facebook, etcג¦ Itגs as simple as that. Not to mention, I have recorded close to 100 guest appearances in my career so Iגm sure they will continue popping up on the internet throughout the years. There are some other MC/producer projects that I already had in the works with Dela (from France), D.R. (Electric Ave), and Madwreck. Iגm a man of my word so I will make sure that those projects are finished and completed. Iגve been left hanging way too many times by people that Iגve worked with in the music industry so Iגd never do that to people I respect. I mainly chose to do projects with them based on their talent, loyalty, and just being good people and friends in general. The collaboration project with Dela may be released on CD/iTunes depending on what he decides to do with it but the other two projects will be free releases. Also, I just provided DJ Concept (Bash Brothers) with over 70 songs to release in a Kam Moye/Supastition mixtape series in order to help distribute the remaining songs in my catalog.

Although Iגll always write and record music, I have no interest in to pursuing it professionally anymore as an artist beyond this point. 5 record deals, 3 albums, 3 EPגs, 5 videos, 12 countries, and 40+ U.S. cities is more than enough for me to be proud of. I know some people will wonder why canגt I still just make music? The truth is that I have never גjust made musicג because most of my career I have managed myself (until recently), booked most of my own shows & tours, found my own record deals, found my own producers, and most recently recorded my own music. That takes a toll on you and your personal life after awhile. Out of all those duties, I spent the least amount of time rapping and recording music. With music being technically free nowadays, thatגs way too much effort for the results Iגve seen. Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying גsupport the artistג is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. Thatגs not bitterness, itגs just todayגs realityג¦ Iגm at peace with that. Iגm going to make sure that the rest of the music in my catalog will reach those fans who have supported me over the years. This isnגt some corny retirement speech or גI quitג rantג¦ just me personally giving you an update on what to expect and what not to expect from me. Iגm sure people will interpret it any way that they like though. I had originally written a lengthy and personal message breaking down a lot of things but I realized that nothing on the internet is personal anymore. Thanks all of those who have supported and all of you who will continue. Iגll update you on things as soon as I can. Hopefully you will enjoy the rest of the music and if not then you have more than enough music from me already. Peace and respect yגall.

- Kam Moye (Supastition)

vermillion · Post by **vermillion** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:37 pm

Didn't see this coming at all. I'm not the biggest fan, but I'm sure he has the potential to drop an album near the quality of Chain Letters so I'm a little disappointed. Didn't like his last album much though, and I never bought any of his albums besides Chain Letters so I guess I'm apart of the reason he retired. Making money in the music business is tough, especially on an independent level so I don't blame him..

Nathan Blaze · Post by **Nathan Blaze** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:08 pm

wow.

respect due.

Nom Inf · Post by **Nom Inf** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:16 pm

I expect to see a lot more of this. Out with the old in with the new.

Dude had a decent run though. Might as well quit while people still care about you quiting.

Tired & Broke · Post by **Tired & Broke** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:19 pm

One Of North Carolina's Best Ever, he peaked with The Deadline EP. He stays in my rotation one way or the other. I wonder how long he gone stay retired, he's def on of the better indie emcees.

The Frankest · Post by **The Frankest** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:25 pm

Definitely a good run.

"I'm that feeling when you wake up in the morning, late for work
I'm that feeling when you slip and fall and act like it don't hurt"
etc, and finally:
"I'm that feeling when you bought that Canibus CD" lol

Respect. I always liked Supastition, wish him the best.

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:02 pm

The Frankest wrote:Definitely a good run.

Respect. I always liked Supastition, wish him the best.

Yup. He was always apart of that new school emceeing I have been a fan of. I'm sure I'm a bit bias since I've worked with him on a few projects but he has a plethora of hits when you do the research. His albums were sometimes uneven but I blame a lot of that on the label, budgets and region. If he was from NY or LA he would have easily gained more notoriety because he was truly nice with his pen.

Me Minus U
The Williams
Da Waiting Period
Adrenaline
The Signature
Crown Me
Fountain of Youth
Boombox
100%
Nickel On The Needle
Hate My Face

To name a few, and let's not forget how he murdered "Nasty Filthy" too.

Captin Planit · Post by **Captin Planit** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:02 pm

Tired & Broke wrote:he peaked with The Deadline EP.

Yup. Definitely one of the standout records from the past decade. Sad to see him quit.

thryle · Post by **thryle** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:27 pm

The dude's smart and he's right to pursue other interests that are less stressfull.

Thun · Post by **Thun** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:29 pm

How come someone like Joe Budden or Nikki Minaj never makes this decision?

Odnet · Post by **Odnet** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:26 pm

Very dope emcee and I always have checked for him since "7 Years of Bad Luck". When I had my shitty college radio show I rocked his shit whenever something dropped. He definitely had a good run.

Moolah · Post by **Moolah** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:38 pm

Philaflava wrote:Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying גsupport the artistג is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. Thatגs not bitterness, itגs just todayגs realityג¦

Truth.

Mindbender Futurama · Post by **Mindbender Futurama** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:39 pm

sad that someone who deserves a good future in this hip hop shit is the smartest one who realizes how damn near impossible it is to have a good future in this shit now.

hope he drops some random songs here and there.

respect and peace to Supastition

hope you find happiness

Big Breeze · Post by **Big Breeze** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:47 pm

One of my faves. Not happy about the news.

djpos2?! · Post by **djpos2?!** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:57 pm

damn. what a bummer.

dude is really sick. I have majority of his catalog and there are not alot of tracks i skip when i listen to his music.

he is a very cool cat and can rock the stage with the best of them.

im looking forward to hearing the music in the vaults he will be releasing soon.

HustleCrowe · Post by **HustleCrowe** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:03 pm

Sucka Ducka · Post by **Sucka Ducka** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:09 pm

Always been a fan

Stoop Kid · Post by **Stoop Kid** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:15 pm

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:46 pm

Philaflava wrote:Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying גsupport the artistג is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. Thatגs not bitterness, itגs just todayגs realityג¦

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YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:59 pm

^ post reminded me to put on Treme just now. Thanks.

ardamus · Post by **ardamus** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:06 pm

Hacksaw Jim Thuggin wrote:Always been a fan

Moolah · Post by **Moolah** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:28 pm

Employee wrote:
Philaflava wrote:Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying גsupport the artistג is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. Thatגs not bitterness, itגs just todayגs realityג¦
/

wat

Employee · Post by **Employee** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:35 pm

Moolah wrote:
Employee wrote:
Philaflava wrote:Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying גsupport the artistג is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. Thatגs not bitterness, itגs just todayגs realityג¦
/
wat

That doesn't strike you as the least bit disheartening?

Rachel Hobozal · Post by **Rachel Hobozal** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:14 am

Mindbender Futurama wrote:sad that someone who deserves a good future in this hip hop shit is the smartest one who realizes how damn near impossible it is to have a good future in this shit now.

Yep. Realize it and quit. Especially since you don't deserve a good future. Not to mention the somewhat important fact that Supa had talent and skill and you don't. You fuckin' suck. At everything.

Peace

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:53 am

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This beat was bananas, always loved that track. My fav joint from him(pause), but I never checked much else.

Mansfield Status · Post by **Mansfield Status** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:16 am

If 5 record deals, 3 albums, 3 EPגs, 5 videos, 12 countries, and 40+ U.S. cities isn't worth the effort of making music what is?

Blanco · Post by **Blanco** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 4:28 am

So I guess there won't be also those new projects by One Be Lo and Fortifive Live (Illmind's group) - who else was on MYX ?

Moolah · Post by **Moolah** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:04 am

Employee wrote:
Moolah wrote:
Employee wrote:
Philaflava wrote:Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying גsupport the artistג is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. Thatגs not bitterness, itגs just todayגs realityג¦
/
wat
That doesn't strike you as the least bit disheartening?

Indeed. I quoted it for truth. I thought you were having a go at Supa for that statement though, not agreeing.

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:41 am

Mansfield Status wrote:If 5 record deals, 3 albums, 3 EPגs, 5 videos, 12 countries, and 40+ U.S. cities isn't worth the effort of making music what is?

All of that means little when the bank account doesn't reflect. Bad deals, bum labels, small budgets, :bork:

venues that pay little and rampant downloading = reality for talents like supa.

If not for the appearances on SV, Elzhi would have NO real success, financially that is. His career path isn't too far off from Supa when you think about it.

Nom Inf · Post by **Nom Inf** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:52 pm

When is the last time anybody who posts on

purchased some of dude's music? I mean I enjoy his raps, but, there's nothing about him that excites me to the point of purchase. It takes more than being a "dope emcee" to make a living in this game.

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