No more ordering of music - the last straw

Crosspost from my music journal: http://www.last.fm/user/2Serenity/journal/2008/01/31/636143/

Though I love the independent musicians, I cannot order from you anymore unless you have music being sold through CDbaby or an accredited vehicle such as amazon.com, emusic.com. I know that it is expensive sometimes to use these platforms, but my wallet cannot take the shams anymore. Further, I refuse to order anything through cafepress.com because they are still selling items that say "nappy headed hoe." I find that offensive.

Take a look for yourself:

http://www.cafepress.com/buy/nappy+headed+hoe/-/source_searchBox/x_34/y_14

Last year, I ordered a CD from a young man and STILL I have not received it. I only ordered it from the individual because he claimed to be a Morehouse graduate. When I investigated, I realized that he was not a graduate but only attended the school for a short time. This made me question his credibility. He eventually confided in me and told me the truth. Now, it is almost February 2008 and the CD has still not come out. The CD has not been completed nor has it been mailed out to buyers. Further, when I ordered the CD, it was supposed to come out in July when I pre-ordered it in June 2007. I should have canceled the order when it was not received but now I know not to pre-order anymore CDs from the artist directly.

I will not reveal this artist name because he has supporters but I am not taking this disrespect anymore. I try and help when I can but you have to come to me correct.

The one independent artist who truly came to me correct was Taalam Acey. Within four days, I received the CD that I ordered and to my surprise it was 2 CDs. Further, his inscription to me was very sincere. He endeared himself to me and he has my support. (also Walkin Contradiction quickly sent his CD to me too!)

Other musicians that I have supported know that I have their back because without them asking, I have written up favorable reviews of their work on the internet. However, I do have some beef with one musician who gave me a shady autograph. Just sign your name and don't say "thank you for the purchases" when I have gone out my own way writing reviews for you in other venues. I am very tempted to take down all the reviews but I am not.

This artist did not ask me to write the reviews because it came straight from the heart. However, this particular artist is aware of ALL the reviews I did for them. That little "thank you for the purchases" autograph kinda rubbed me the wrong way. Just sign your name. It makes me tempted to sell all his stuff on ebay, half.com or amazon.com. But, I think I may just throw it all in the Hudson river and be done. See how this gets personal so just sign your name and don't be saying "thank you for the purchases" when a fan has told you and showed you all the support they have given you.

However, the few bad seeds out here are making it extremely hard for people like myself who are trying to help support you. This time no more.

There are particular artists who know I have their back and I do, whereas others please don't even go there with me. I am not ordering your CD.

Listen to this and understand where I am coming from: