WHAT DO MC's INVEST ON? WHAT SHOULD MC's INVEST ON? (Part 2 of 2)

Rest In Peace BIG L

I had opened this topic a couple of dates back and we've been gettin' mixed responses. I had asked what tangible thing emcees should invest on, some actually gave good comments. Some tangible, some intangible -- emcees have they're different pet peeves when it comes to their craft. Here's a recap of what we have so far.

1. Wack emcees should invest on a 9 to 5 -- from Aero with a dizzle. Hehehe, very true and very old fashioned emcee bragadicio line from one of the best! But yo on the real, every emcee should invest on a 9 to 5.

2. Emcees should invest on tools of learning -- reading and writing from APOC and AXL Prose. Both tangible and intangible, these are obvious investments. Here's my take..

3. Invest in a producer. Literally, know how to build a relationship with a producer. Know how to get your own sound. And you will only do this if you develop a producer as well. Some cats are on some yeah whatever beat I'll rock it type of shit. Thats cool, but when you've manage to put your career where you need to come up with a well thought of classic, you need another genius in the studio besides yourself. I'm saying be part of the producers growth as well. Invest time, money, and patience in your producers because thats the only time you will reach satisfaction for a classic.

4. Try learning the ropes of interconnected industries. Music will always be connected with fashion, kicks, show business, car shows, basketball and the likes. Learn how to gain that industry leverage so that your angle isn't only the music industry. How about pay to go a business seminar on music?

5. And lastly, invest on conversations. Some emcess think rocking the stage is all there is. When you come down that same stage that gave you that energy of fame, try to converse with other people. Be three dimensional, even if people know you for your lyrical shit, you're human at the end of the day and its important for people to know that you have a personality. Be accessible. Don't fucking spend the entire time in the VIP section man. Know how to celebrate with your listeners. Some emcees are characters, but some emcees are personalities.