"Can money buy happiness?"

I wouldn't say money "buy" happiness. But at least it helps you to get it, that's for sure.

Frankly I'm not ashamed to tell it: I love money. Because without it they are a lot of things I wouldn't be able to do and have. Traveling is one of my biggest passion. Without dough, there are no travels. It's as simple and stupid as that. And without cash there's no way for me to take care of my family and all the people I love. Time to be a little bit realistic sometimes. Money doesn't grow on trees.

When my parents arrived in Switzerland, they weren't rich at all. They were only students, had to work a lot and their efforts finally paid. I had the chance to enjoy an incredible childhood thanks to their love, education, and of course the fact they had enough money to spoil me. Sorry guys, but that shit definitely counts.

Go ask a little Ethiopian boy if money can buy happiness or not. Go ask any poor people the same question. Only you guys who always had the chance to live a fancy and unaware life think that money can't buy happiness. My family doesn't have the same background.

If money doesn't buy happiness, it's at least a very big part of it. Time to recognize.

Ask me anything if you wanna get to know me ;)

Double-R "Against The Grain" (Video Clip)

Even if a typhoon's about to hit Tokyo, I'll take my time to write a little note about Rootwords & Redbioul's newest video clip: "Against The Grain". I think the first time I heard that song, same lyrics but different beat, was during a Rootwords' concert in Geneva, at Le Chat Noir. And damn, it was a long time ago, like in 2007 or 2008... I don't really remember, sorry bout that.

I know Redbioul for a little while, since 2007 I guess, and I always really liked his music, production wise. So when he told me this Summer that he was preparing a common project with Rootwords called Double-R, I was kinda excited about it. Root's one of my favorite "living in Switzerland" rapper. In fact, Bioul and Root are as talented artists as good persons. That's why I really feel what they do.

Anyway, please listen to this track and watch its amazing video clip. Double-R is Rootwords as the rapper, Redbioul as the beatmaker. Get ready!

T!

Soopafly "Move Too Fast" f/ DAZ & Kurupt (Tha Dogg Pound) (Video Clip)

Here's the first video clip of Soopafly's new album "Best Kept Secret". I know that a lot of people don't feel the autotuned chorus, but... I kinda like it! I ain't got nothing against autotune in fact, as long as it's well done lol. The track features guest appearances of Soopa's mates DAZ (with a craaaaaaazy verse) and Kurupt. That "Move Too Fast" joint is a real banger, I always play it in my iPod when I need some motivation lately.

Seems like the video been shot somewhere in Germany during Snoop Dogg's European Doggumentary tour.

Oh, and there's a (very) little surprise at the end of the vid: you can see the illustration I did for the album cover. Not that much but it's always good to see it here and there!

Dogg Pound Gangstas !

T!

Here's my signed copy of "Best Kept Secret" !

Order yours on www.soopafly.net

DJ Mehdi RIP

Wow, September 13 is definitely a sad day for great artists. After the death of 2Pac on that day 15 years ago, it's now DJ Mehdi's turn to disappear. Yes, DJ Mehdi just died a few hours ago, the very same day as Pac. Kinda ironic isn't it.

Mehdi was the pioneer of the Hip-Hop-Electro productions in France. At least the one who really knew how to create them. Even if the beginning of his career was straight Hip-Hop with his group Mafia K'1 Fry in the early 90's, he finally chose to produce more and more Electro joints as time went by.

It would be too long to enlist all the artists he worked with (from Daft Punk to Chromeo and Just Blaze). But if there's one thing you have to know is that DJ Mehdi was a real musical genius. We will regret him, forever.

Repose en paix mec.

T!

Download the mix DJ Mehdi "Naissance d'un Prince" (courtesy of abcdrduson.com)

Have you ever dated an older women?

Mmmmh, very good question. Yes I did, she was Japanese and 9 years older than me. Age difference isn't a problem when it's about dating, BUT it's difficult to think about future and perspectives such as marriage, kids, etc. This is why, in the end, these kinda relationships can't work because I'm still young and I don't have the same needs and envies as an older woman.

But I admit I like older (sexy) women, really. In Japan, they have so much style. That's my thang ;)

Ask me anything if you wanna get to know me ;)

When it comes to money, are you a spender or a saver?

Definitely a saver. I know how to "ball" from time to time, but my lifestyle ain't about spending money for stupid things all the time. I'm not a clubber, I'm not interested in cars and expansive clothes... I think I'm a simple person with simple tastes: I'm happy with a cup of coffee and my friends lol. Sometimes, I buy very expansive things or I invite my best friends in a good restaurant, but it's really rare. As long as it's about sharing with the people I love and respect, I can be a spender.

Even if I come from a bourgeois family, my parents definitely raised me the right way. I know the worth of money, I know how important it is. I don't know why lotta spenders buy things they don't need to impress people they don't know... That's totally stupid.

I always think about the future, about long term things. I really want to settle down, have a nice wife, a family and all that. I need financial stability for that, and being a saver is a part of it. The short term world ain't made for me. I guess it's full of fake people.

Ask me anything if you wanna get to know me ;)

Soopafly "Best Kept Secret" : OUT NOW

Good news people! Soopafly's album "Best Kept Secret" is finally available. Don't forget I drew the album cover, hehe! The album features dope collaborations with rap artists and producers such as Terrace Martin, Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and DAZ), Dubb Union, Dam Funk and many more... If you like Westcoast rap, I'm pretty sure you'll love it.

The album is available digitally on iTunes or you can get a hard copy on Soopafly's website !

Support good music! And here's the album teaser!

T!