I’m in a real unique position when it comes to the Freestyle Music Awards. It’s been a dream Latif has had for years, and knowning him, I knew it would just be a matter of time before he made it come true. Being the supportive wife I am, while my mind is saying “here we go again”, My heart tells him, go head baby, I know you could do it! Having worked on a couple of successful events with Lily Bolden and Ovidio Santiago, Latif felt that they would be the perfect partners, and he was right. I saw the beginning stages where the DJ turned into a band which turned into a freakin Orchestra. Where it went from being video taped to a full film crew out of Los Angeles. I saw a lightman turn into a Laser Light presentation. Latif, Lily and Ovidio are getting about 2-3 hours of sleep each night because their making sure everything is on point for us so we can have a new beginning to freestyle music that we can be proud of. I personally see all the payments being made for this event. It is no wonder why LILY BOLDEN is called the Fairy Godmother of freestyle, she believes in the artist and music even if they don’t. As always good overturns evil and this event is turning out to be the most important event Freestyle music has ever seen and it is being done with dignity, honor and respect. My hat goes off to all the Managers who called Latif and asked to have their artist perform, they’re obviously managers with a vision, artist, hold onto them. They have your best interest at heart! Those artist who are as excited as me I can’t wait to see you at the FMA’s all my love and blessings.
You are at a very unique angle as you are the absolute first to know about any and all of my crazy ideas, and as always you support me wholeheartedly. Don’t think I don’t notice your eyebrows raise when I tell you about something I’d like to do. But those eyebrows eventually drop back into place and as always that confident smile that keeps me moving forward appears. At times I hesitate to tell you how much I am about to pay for something, but you immediately put me at ease reminding me of my very own saying “Those Who Don’t Take Risk, Don’t Succeed”. Besides, you do the books and will figure it out anyway.
Thank you so much for everything you do and more importantly for just being there.
I love you.
La’
Comment by Latif Mercado — April 15, 2008 @ 11:50 am