Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
How I Would End The NBA Lockout
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Hey people!
Of course, like every other die-hard NBA fan I want to see the NBA now. We have heard all the talk, rumors, and speculation concerning the issue, but most of us figure that these guys are getting paid so just hurry up and play. I can't touch on all the factors, but here are the issues that stand out to me.
If I had any say in this matter, here's what I would say (followed by my explanation):
1. Let the players get the 53%! Why: Because the players sell the tickets, not the owners. How many of us know the owners besides Michael Jordan, Jerry Buss, Mark Cuban, Paul Allen, and whoever our owners of our native cities are? How many of them are seen on TV? The players are on the billboards, not the owners. Yes we understand you fund the players, but the players put money back in your pockets too.
2. I say NO to No Salary Cap. Why: Because then there will only be a few relevant teams in the NBA. New York (Knicks), L.A (Lakers), Boston, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and believe it or not Charlotte (Who wouldn't want to play for MJ and get cool sneakers in the process?). That would leave the rest of the NBA pretty dull. No insult to the other teams, but who would want to play for a small market city when there are bigger markets with more opportunity and nothing stopping the owners to do whatever it takes financially to get you?
3. Yes on players joining the NBDL up to 5 years. Why: Because a lot of players need development and it is harder to develop prospective talent when a star who rarely gets injured or taken out the game is in the same position. You won't blossom being the backup to Kobe, Kevin Durant, Lebron, Wade, or Melo. And forget it if you are the backup to a recent lottery pick like Brandon Jennings or Stephen Curry who are running things on the court, and aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
4. Allow teams to use the "Michael Finley Rule" (waive him because he's making more than what he should and playing like someone who is getting paid less and writing it off the books instantly) on 2 players per team. Why: because a lot of players got big checks and then played like mid-level exception players. Examples: Erick Dampier, Rashard Lewis.
5. Allow rookies and upcoming starts to get big contracts via extension before their rookie deal expires. Why: Blake Griffin and Derek Rose are playing great ball, but are getting paid on rookie salaries still. Why not reward them by allowing them big extensions that will keep them on their teams if they really want to stay?
That's all I can think of now, but when I think of more, I will continue. I have the letter from David Stern so I will read it and see what I come up with. Until then, later guys!
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
I Want The BlackBerry 9980!
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Realistically, I'm not going to get the phone. It has a high price tag. But it would be cool if I could redesign the casing of a BlackBerry... Maybe I should contact RIM to see if I could do a design...
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Its Been A While
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Stopped dreaming as a boy
12 years old
Heart gone at 13
12 years cold
Learned life in 2 years
Almost close to 3
With these words here
All I Got Is Me
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Birthday Thoughts
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A lot of great things are happening and appreciative. I traded enjoying my life as a regular dude a long time ago for this and its paying off. I lost fr I took my birthday to reflect though. If I couldn't do all the things I do, would I have half the friends I have and get any of the props I get? Probally not... But you know the saying. When you have the candy in the schoolyard everybody's your buddy....
One of my realest friends I ever had who is a lot of the reason why I aint ask for my regular life back is locked up right now. He was there from when were in clubs getting twisted before we went because we only had 20 just in case we had to pay. And we really didn't want to let go of that 20! Anteing up money for 555's at dominoes because we aint have enough a piece to get a full meal. I talked to him yesterday and told him about the moves that's being made and he predicted this. He told me keep working keep working its gonna happen. I wasn't trying to hear that a few months ago. Now I look and my phones off the hook, I'm getting calls left and right, and I wish he was here for it all. If it wasn't for my man Dollarz I wouldn't have known about Forbez DVD at all. Now look... I'm working with them and they looking out heavy! I wish he was here because hed be right here celebrating with me... Hed be right here grindin with the kid.
Anyway... Lemme go back to grindin! Hoffa at me...
Kwan Lee
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A lot of great things are happening and appreciative. I traded enjoying my life as a regular dude a long time ago for this and its paying off. I lost fr I took my birthday to reflect though. If I couldn't do all the things I do, would I have half the friends I have and get any of the props I get? Probally not... But you know the saying. When you have the candy in the schoolyard everybody's your buddy....
One of my realest friends I ever had who is a lot of the reason why I aint ask for my regular life back is locked up right now. He was there from when were in clubs getting twisted before we went because we only had 20 just in case we had to pay. And we really didn't want to let go of that 20! Anteing up money for 555's at dominoes because we aint have enough a piece to get a full meal. I talked to him yesterday and told him about the moves that's being made and he predicted this. He told me keep working keep working its gonna happen. I wasn't trying to hear that a few months ago. Now I look and my phones off the hook, I'm getting calls left and right, and I wish he was here for it all. If it wasn't for my man Dollarz I wouldn't have known about Forbez DVD at all. Now look... I'm working with them and they looking out heavy! I wish he was here because hed be right here celebrating with me... Hed be right here grindin with the kid.
Anyway... Lemme go back to grindin! Hoffa at me...
Kwan Lee
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Friday, August 5, 2011
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Friday, July 29, 2011
I Forgot I Had My Own Website!
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I forgot I had my own website! Nope. I've just been extremely busy. Ace Hood says same shit different day. Its the same shit different week here! Over the summer alone I've published about 200 videos and haven't even had time for my own music! It's definitely starting to pay off. Very few (and I mean very few) things are done pro-bono (for free people). I can sit here and say this pays the bills. While people are still in a fake shock over my Kwan Lee TV decision, it is for the better. You may ask why I say fake shock but truthfully a lot of my competitive peers are happy that I made this decision. I have a whole lot of opposition. A lot of people won't publicly admit it, but privately they want to do what I've done and be where I am currently at. You see the envy and jealousy when success starts happening. I have people I would never think look at what I have done and wish it didn't happen. Meanwhile I still feel like I'm sparring with ambition. Anyway, I got shit to do... Peace!
Kwan Lee
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Official Statement Regarding Kwan Lee TV
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Hello,
As many of you know, I have a media company called Kwan Lee TV. In the course of two years, the company has grown bigger than I ever thought it would. I have put out over 90 episodes of this series along with countless other videos with the Kwan Lee TV branding on them. At first when I started, I said I would do 10 episodes. That 10 turned into 25, which turned into 50, which is now almost at 100. After 100, I will no longer be doing episodes of Kwan Lee TV unless I am contracted to do so. Kwan Lee TV will still be a functioning media company and is not going anywhere. The website KwanLeeTV.com will still be bringing media and music videos to you as well.
The main reason I am stopping the episodes is because of the lack of support from my peers and the fact that I do not really have the time to do them like that anymore. I have done a lot for my peers and the lack of support of even their own material shows me how much they value their viral media campaigns and viral marketing in general. I am focusing more on my music and bigger productions that have contracted Kwan Lee TV the company to be on the job, as well as venturing into other outlets than just Hip-Hop and Urban Media in general. I never thought that this company would actually be one where professional people want to contract me for my services because of my hard work and diligence. Things have been taken to the next level and will keep going to higher levels as far as this company is concerned.
A lot of people would think that this is a heartbreaking move for me and a bad decision but it is definitely for the better. Every move I have made with this company has been a great one. And now to actually have paying and mid to high-profile clientele for my media company's services is amazing to me. I did a lot of volunteer work with Kwan Lee TV and it paid off.
So, in closing, here is the breakdown of what will happen with Kwan Lee TV:
- There will not be any more numbered episodes after 100.
- Kwan Lee TV is available for parties, performances, and in-studio sessions
- Kwan Lee TV will be available for contracted jobs
- KwanLeeTV.com is still intact and running as far as a website
- Kwan Lee TV will still be functioning as a media company
- Kwan Lee TV will still be shooting footage
- Kwan Lee TV will still be available for videos
- For all inquires call (347)470-6239 or email Kwan@kwanleetv.com
Yours Truly,
Kwan Lee
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
DAMN
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SOMEBODY BROUGHT MY DOMAIN NAME AND I AM PISSED! NEW ONE COMING IN A COUPLE OF DAYS THOUGH..... GOTTA THINK OF THE NAME.. BUT KWANLEE.NET AND GODADDY? PEACE... NEVER AGAIN GODADDY IS THE WORST! MEANWHILE IM WORKING ON NEW MUSIC AND DOING A LOT OF THINGS..... TOO BUSY TO BLOG
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
So It Has Been A While
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So if you don't know, I have been very busy. I run more than one website. Life has been happening so fast I haven't had a real chance to blog about what is going on. I can't speak on a few things, but I can say that I am breathing and not complaining. I had to put up this video just to show how I feel. THE POWER IS COMING! I am appreciative and thank all who have been with me 100% all of the way and never turned their back. I thank you.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
TPVKL2 IS HERE!
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I am very happy that I finally got to release the project. I would like to thank everyone who stood behind it and supported it. 2010 was good, but lets make 2011 better! There's so much to say. But I am actually just mellow right now preparing for TPVKL3. I hope you guys enjoy it, and I thank you in advance for supporting again!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
I Came, I Saw, Then They Asked For Credit Check
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Ok, so I am looking for a new place to live. NOT EASY. The easiest part is the money. The hardest part is the credit check. When I hear the words credit check, I cringe. My credit score is good, but past experiences have a few red flags pop up. Now, you literally need a credit check for everything. And that upsets me. I shouldn't need a credit check if I can come up with the money consistently to pay for rent or whatever else needs to be paid for legally.
Why do I need a credit check for a job? Obviously, I need the job to pay off the debt and pay bills right? So you deny me an opportunity to get my credit back in good standing. I could understand a drug test, or a criminal background test, but a credit check no. ARE YOU SERIOUS? And most of the time its for a job where the average person would have to ask for an extension to pay things late anyway.
This boggles me and makes me think. There will come a time where credit is everything, and cash will be meaningless. Situations like this prove it to me. One day it will all make sense, but for now I need to make cents.....
Sunday, February 13, 2011
There Is No TPVKL3
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Ok. So as most people know, TPVKL3 is supposed to be my last project. (Don't go crazy now...) I was just thinking to myself why even do a 3rd project? If it was up to me though, I would release music strictly on the West Coast because they support the music more than my city does. I love my city, but theres no space for me with that aspect of what I do. I'm not quitting, but to put out a full project is hectic. I have too much going on. I don't even have time to write on here as much. A lot of people in our circles don't really know what is put into what we do and do not appreciate it. However, the love from others from other states is incredible and I wish I had that here. I'd contemplate recording a whole project out west. At the end of the day, I am a business man and the other ventures are more important than my music. There is more on the table. Stay tuned though. I may pull a detox..... I may just leave after TPVKL2.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Interview With Art Mag Radio 2-3-2011
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I am definitely appreciative of this interview since I don't do interviews much concerning my own music. It is a rarity, so I am definitely proud of this moment!
