Musicians... Give The People What They Want
Musicians... remember to always play less for you and more for the audience. Play the best music for that particular night. Every song doesn't work every night. Learn what does. Survey the people and...
View ArticleThe Music Industry Will Kill You If You Let It. Be Kind. Love. Pray.
Very sad to learn that my man Chris Lighty, music industry legend, has passed. Depression. Suicide. Sending much love to his wife, his children, and everyone he touched in the music industry. Life in...
View ArticleI'm Looking For An Intern/Assistant
I'm seeking a highly motivated, easy going professional for a first assistant internship. The work hours vary, but the schedule isn't demanding at all. Candidates should possess strong organizational...
View ArticleI Will NOT Allow These Setbacks To Make Me Give Up On My Dream. DONATE!!
Good Morning everyone!! I had one the the biggest setbacks yet yesterday and I was ready to give up on completing my upcoming album "XII". I've made up my mind that I will continue to push forward....
View ArticleXII Has Great Meaning to Me... Here's Why!!
So... a lot of people have been asking me why the number XII (12) is so significant to me, why I was naming my album that, why I wanted to release it in 2012, etc. Well... let me break it down so it...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Eminem!!
Since today is Eminem's birthday, I figured I'd tell the story of one of my most memorable times with him and why I stopped drinking for 6 months straight after the first time we met at Marilyn's On...
View ArticleWhy "XII" Won't Be Coming Out On 12/12/12
Good Afternoon everyone. Just dropping in to give you all a bit of information about the progress on my album #XII and it's release. Due to lack of finances (even after the Indiegogo Campaign), and...
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Welcome Legendary "Headhunters" Percussionist Bill Summers to The Cast of "XII".
So... I'm on break and in mid-conversation at 1917 American Bistro when Legendary MASTER Percussionist Bill Summers walks in. He calls me over from the table and says, "Man, I heard about this project...
View ArticleIf you never read anything else I write, READ THIS!! God is is COMPLETE...
Can't stop the tears from falling... #XII is scaring me. In a good way. John Roberts made a comment on my video... it said, "I'll see you at the Grammy's Brandon Williams!!". At that moment, the tears...
View Article2012 was an AMAZING year for me!! Reflections & Accomplishments...
Looking back over 2012, and what a great year it has been!! Where shall I start? I performed a few shows with Sy Smith & Zo!, Played New York for the first time with Matt Cusson, and played my very...
View Article#DETROIT: Do you know a child who needs a #FREE bass guitar or wants to...
If your child or a child you know has 'expressed' to you that they want to learn how to play bass guitar or you know a child in need of a bass, this message is for you!! Have the child write me a...
View ArticleThe journey of getting "XII" completed is the most beautiful struggle I have...
This album is literally taking everything out of me. That's means I'm doing it right though. Just like those nights when I have nothing left when I leave the stage... I did it right. I left it all up...
View Article10 Reasons YOU should contribute to my Indiegogo campaign for the making of...
1. After working on this album diligently for the last 2 years, I'm finally ready to share it with YOU... with THE WORLD. 2. The contribution incentives are pretty cool. 3. We need to keep children's...
View ArticleI Will Be A Superhero... WITH MY MUSIC!!
If I had a non-traditional Super Power, it would be to heal people... in their minds. I think the complete and total healing in people's minds would be pretty super. The world would be a much more...
View ArticleA Message for everyone who contributed to my Indiegogo Campaign. Thank you!!
Hey everyone!!! Just taking this time out to thank everyone who contributed to the making of my album by supporting my last and final Indiegogo campaign for "XII". By pre-ordering and contributing to...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 Years As A FULL-TIME Musician... it has NOT been easy!!
This month, I celebrate the 10th Anniversary of being a self-employed, FULL-TIME Musician and Producer!! The last job I had was at Guitar Center. I was there for close to 3 years. I'm very grateful to...
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I Was Blessed to know Don Blackman (My Experience)
Where do I start? I guess the begiining would be the best place. I remember hearing Don's music as a child. My mom had the "Blackman" album and she would wear "Since You've Been Away So Long" and...
View ArticleMusic is NOT a hobby for me!
I recently met someone who thought what I do is some kind of paid hobby, just a bit of fun… so I need to explain something about how my life as a musician really works and what music means to me in a...
View ArticleA Very Inspiring Message from a "B" liever!!
Brandon, thank you so much, my friend. Your posts inspire and teach us all what honor, true love and respect really are in this day and age and I have a high regard for you. You are an amazing person...
View ArticleShould Musicians Work For Free?
Just dropping in to share my thoughts at the moment... Musicians (and artists in general)... we often get calls to perform and do shows or play on people's albums for very little to no money, or for...
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