Update: 7-21-08

What's good party people? Small update on what's what in the world of Change... We're not moving to Houston. Not in God's plans, so I had to say miss me with that. So, still looking for the right job in the Mitten to keep me stationary for the moment. Got lock on a great opportunity, currently praying it comes through.

So even amidst all the craziness in my life, I'm not stagnant on the Hip-Hop tip. The pen still bleeds on papyrus, and I still sling saliva at the microphone... so here's a freebie from me to you. Tell your friends, let em know there's a freebie and a dope one at that... Enjoy.

"Dedication" Praverb ft: Change

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Update: 6-26-08

So yeah, word up peoples. It's been a hot minute since I've been able to update the site. Lost a job, got a new job which took up a grip of my time for the last 8 months. But don't fear... I lost that job now too... thanks to downsizing and unscrupulous methods in the financing department, that company is likely going out of business soon. Unfortunate, they've got some nice people working there. Regardless... with every update (no matter how few and far between) there comes a bit of news... Looks like me and the fam could be headed to Houston, TX for the permanent. New job, new house, new world, etc... Keep us in prayer over that, as it's a decision we'll have to make fairly quickly.

So, you're reading this update, and you're saying to yourself, "Self, I don't have Change's new album yet...", right? Well what are you waiting for? go to the Store and pick up a copy before you leave the site. You can preview the whole album on the splash page, so you've got no reason not to pick it up. You know it's fresh already. Plus, if we do move to Tejas... it'll be another hot minute before I crank out any new material. So yeah, feast now while you can. Buy a copy for your grand-moms too, it's elderly friendly.

Update: 8-22-07

Dropping some new tracks on ya'll from the new album... Hope you dig!

 

Update: 6-27-07

Yes, yes, ya'll... and it don't stop!

Dropping this tidbit of news to you fresh off the press. Change officially inked a record deal earlier this week with End of Earth Records™, an independant Hip-Hop label based in Carlsbad, CA. The label is fresh off the ground from owner TreyQel, longtime dj/producer for Future Shock and one of the founding members of the "super-crew" Tunnel Rats.

The initial roster includes Ahred Strange Indeed (Future Shock), Nickels (Lojique, Oldominion, Comunalien), Darke Brothers (Scribbling Idiots), Ruffian (Scribbling Idiots), Re:Flex the Architect (Scribbling Idiots), Christawn, Common Child, Spoken Nerd, Mellow Drum Addict, Afaar, and as mentioned, Change. To hear songs by these artists check out their myspace pages and The Official End Of Earth Records MySpace Page, as well as the soon coming website: www.EndOfEarthRecords.com

Change is currently finishing up his new Full Length LP "Same As It Never Was" for hopes of an early fall release. With a single release ready for the tail end of summer and plans for a Video soon after, this year looks like a breakthrough for Change, as well as his new label, End of Earth Records™.


Update: 2-27-07

The new year is well under way, and in this update it's time to inform you that Change is also well under way, on a brand new LP slated for release in 07'. The as yet untitled LP is approximately 40% completed, with 5 tracks already recorded, and more already written. This LP boasts a change in sound for the Michigan emcee, as it promotes and rehashes the most golden era in Hip-Hop, the mid 90's. Both in beats and rhymes, this new LP has the feeling of a classic dropped in 1995. Highlighting grimy sample-driven beats, with rugged rhymes atop, this LP is literally taking Change to another level. The LP is slated for 3 guest appearances, which currently include Braille and Othello of Lightheaded fame.

With production being handled by some of the best samplers in the underground such as PacoNaut, Anno Domini, and Clockwork, this LP is riddled with bangers to take you back to the golden era in this industry, when Hip-Hop was about the streets and the culture, not the money and fame. Keep checking back as we'll continue to update you on the progress of this new project as news becomes available. Expect the first single "Mount Up" produced by PacoNaut to be released in the near future.

Update: 2-06-07

Happy new year, a lil late on my part. Word up. Hope ya'll had a blessed holiday season. I was busy enjoying life with my family, working with my man Othello in the studio, and rocking the mic at some local venues. Appreciate all the fans who came out to support.

So what's crackin in the 07 so far? Plenty. First off, I'm busy like a beaver in "The Den" working on multiple projects for the family over at illect Recordings. Currently working on 3 projects to be released from them in the near term and an additional project slated for a fall release. Big Ups to the Scribbling Idiots for recognizing the skill, and bringing the illect family on board. Big ups to JustMe and the big homie CAS METAH! S.I. making moves in the 07' folks, get on board or get beat down. I'm also working on a project with a local Acoustic Pop artist, and we laid down his first track yesterday in "The Den". His name is David Lapham, and you can check him out on his Myspace site.

In other news, my son just turned two on January 31st, and I'm starting to feel old. Not old enough to put the mic down, but older. You get the point...

Anyway, keep it locked. It's a new year, with many things on the horizon... Like free downloads of all new music from your favorite artist (that's me) and even more... Be easy.


Update: 10-21-06

Welcome back ya'll!!! Back with that finesse like yes, yes, ya'll.. and it don't stop for 06' and right into 07'. Like the big homie YSG says, "You already know". Yes, you know how WE do, and we've got to keep the space fresh for the lyrically blessed. Hope your retna's dig the new threads on the site. Sporting it like a double brested vest, with some Arnold Palmer pants like WOAH. Keep it locked, ya'll.

Update: 10-10-06

Welcome back, WDFN Fans! Change has submitted a song to WDFN for the "It Is What It Is, Theme Song Competition" and you can take a listen to it right here: Theme Song Submission by Change
If you like the song, and want it to be the new theme song for "It Is What It Is" then please call WDFN at (248)848-1130 and place your vote between 9AM and Noon, Monday - Friday of this week. Tell them you'd like Change's song submission to be the new theme song for Sean Baligian's talk show! Thanks, and God Bless!

Update: 8-1-06

Change welcomes WDFN listeners!
A lot of WDFN Sports Radio listeners are asking where they can get the song "Detroit Stand Up!" Which was played on the Stoney and Wojo show on Tuesday August 1st... And the answer is, RIGHT HERE!!!
It's being made available to all fans via MP3 download. Just "Right Click and Save As" on the following link. Don't forget to call WDFN and request they play the song for all the Tigers updates and info spots!

Detroit Stand Up! by Change

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Update: 4-8-06
What's good fam? Hope all is well with you and yours. These last few weeks have been crazy busy for me. Doing a lot of engineering projects right now, and I'm loving it. Hearing a lot of great hip-hop before it's released. Can't hate that! I just finished Mixing and Mastering the lead single for Braille's upcoming album to be released on 7" vinyl for his European tour April 15th through May 15th. If you don't know who Braille is, stop sleeping on dude and hit his website up: www.braillehiphop.com or his record label at www.hiphopismusic.com They've got a great lineup of artists over there, and I'm thrilled to be working so closely with them. I hope that continues well into the future.

The new EP "Penny For Your Thoughts" is coming together nicely. It's about 50% complete and should be near 80% complete by next weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for that. That's it for today, folks. Keep it gully, and keep it Hip-Hop.

Update: 3-24-06
What's good ya'll? Small update for the site today. Added a Flash player to stream some audio. You'll notice it in the lower left corner of the site. Got five tracks from "Tuesday Mournings" streaming for you, so if you haven't copped the album yet, take a listen and then hit the store and pick up a copy. Something wrong with you if you ain't feeling the raps, dun son. Word up.

Now for some news... Change will be releasing a brand new EP on May 9th 2006 entitled "Penny For Your Thoughts" on which he'll share the mic with 10 guest artists over the course of 8 brand new and exclusive tracks. Some of the elite members of the underground are gracing this collabs EP with Change, so you'll definitely want to cop it. It will be sold exclusively through the Sphere Of Hip-Hop.com as all proceeds from the project will be going to benefit Plastic, and the Sphere. For more details on the new EP please check out it's website: "Penny For Your Thoughts"

Update: 2-17-06
What's good, ya'll? Hope everyone is getting through this winter season in health. It's been a good year so far. My son recently turned one, and had a party with all the fam. It's been a crazy year being a father. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Sphere of Hip Hop has some DOPE new content on the site. Some new site features, an MP3 download site, and many new articles and reviews. Check them out when you can. "Tuesday Mournings" is now available for download over there for the small price of $9.99. So if you want the album in MP3 format, go cop it there.

That's it for now. Some very important news coming in the next few weeks... so keep it locked.

Update: 12-17-05
What's good folks? Hope your holiday season is a blessed one so far. Let's try to remember what this season is truly about... BUYING SOMEONE MY ALBUM!!! Yeah, that's right ya'll.. The ULTIMATE stocking stuffer. The most bangin underground album of the year! Don't sleep on me people, you'll be sorry when I roll over and crush you... word.

Anyone looking to get their albums mixed and mastered... get at me soon! I've got three projects lined up keeping me on lock through most of January. But I'm open for February still. So all you artists, get at me for that professional mix and master for your demo, EP's, and Albums...

Also, if you haven't copped the Tuesday Mournings album yet... you can head over to www.sphereofhiphopmp3.com to check out the track
"She Was..." ft: manCHILD of Mars ILL and see what the business is...

Update: 11-21-05
Welcome to www.ChangeHip-Hop.com!!! Completely New Layout!!! This one is temporary (I hope) and I'll have a bangin new design up soon. A new domain will be in the near future, as you can see the branding has already changed. Soul Intent is on hold for now, and I'm not sure if the group will ever be back. It's not beef, but a lack of drive and inspiration for the group which is out of my control. But I promise I'll continue to bring you the most bangin tracks to ride to, and the best quality of music from the Michigan Underground. Ain't nobody bringin it like Change, ya'll!!! Big things will happen in 06' and I can't wait to let ya'll in on some of the projects in the works. Keep it locked, and expect to see updates much more frequently.

Update: 07-28-05
Big Ups to everyone that's copped the album so far. I appreciate the support like you wouldn't believe, and I got mad love for all my fans... Keep promoting me, hate it or love it, Change is climbing up the industry ladder, ya'll. On the real, the album has been out for over two months now, and it's moving a respectable number of units in the underground. The free posters went quickly, but if you didn't get one, you can purchase one at a show... But it's not over, no way. Ya'll need to keep tabs on my show schedule, cuz it's heating up and getting crazy! Change and K-Otic are about to set off for their 3rd tour of Georgia and South Carolina in the last two years, and this lineup is hotter than ever. Be sure to check the show schedule to see if we're in an area near you, come out and support the movement!

If you haven't copped the album yet... What's wrong with you? Get crackin' on that, fam! Order it through the store by Paypal, and we accept credit card payments. For $10.99, you're getting a real banger of an album. If you want to copp the album elsewhere, feel free, as we have many retailers carrying it, online and off.

If you haven't noticed yet, we've teamed up with www.SphereOfHipHop.com for use in there forums, as it's a common hang out for Change, and one of the dopest underground Hip-Hop spots on the net. Check out the forums, and be sure to check out the Online Store where you'll find Changes album, along with many other dope underground acts from all over the nation.

Finally... to anyone who wants to book Change for a show, please hit us up through the contact page. Call our booking number, and set it up. Don't worry about what we charge, we'll work something out. Let's keep it poppin into 06' ya'll!!!
News: 04-07-05
The album is currently being pressed by Dungeon Replication and will ship soon. Pre-orders are starting now in the store!!! Be the first on your block with the dopest underground album of the year! With 17 brand new blazing tracks, and guest spots by K-Otic, Kid Sundance, Boombox Titans, and manCHILD of Mars ILL. First 100 orders will receive an autographed Promotional Poster! Pre-Orders ship first!

Check out Change on MySpace and listen to 4 NEW TRACKS Off of the "Tuesday Mournings" Album!!! Show your support and leave him a message!

Download the all new "Tuesday Mournings" wallpaper in the Media Section of the site! Also, support Change by rocking a custom AIM Icon!
News: 02-28-05
Change has just finished his new album "Tuesday Mournings", and it's headed off to press. Pre-orders will begin soon, so get your dough ready... Tell your momma, your daddy, your uncles cousin's wife, and anyone else you know. This is THE HOTTEST underground release of 05', and you DON'T want to miss it. The first 100 orders get an Autographed 11"x 17" promotional poster, autographed by Change. If you're looking for MP3's of the album for your MP3 player, the album is also being released through iTunes, Napster, and many other download sites to meet our cutomers needs. Check back soon for updates, and the pre-orders of the dopest underground album of the year!

News: 12-13-04
Uploaded the track "Don't Mourn for Me" with Hard Target and Contrice. It's an emotional banger for sure. You can get the track on the Upcoming mixtape from Kapital Stock/Arena Records "Ya Get Stomp'd On Vol. II" and you can cop that from Hard Target's site in the links section. Look for more collabs coming up with "Praverb" and "Mike Shelton". Keep it locked! Skripted Sandz for President in 05'!!!


"Don't Mourn for Me"
News: 12-03-04
Updated the music section on the media page with more files. Be sure to check out the latest tracks from ya boy's Change & K-Otic. Change is in the studio this week dropping new tracks for his upcoming album, as well as dropping heat for other artist's projects.
Be on the lookout for a new track called "Don't Mourn Me" with Hard Target and Contrice. Recorded on 12-02-04 for the Kapitol Stock Records upcoming mixtape. Keep it locked right here ya'll. - Change

News: 11-30-04

Welcome to the new website! This ya boy Change coming at you from the cyber-tip on this all new layout for the 05. Big ups to my boy Hard Target for the design, and to Teck for helping a brother out.

First off, it’s been a hot minute since the old site had an update, but I’ma let ya’ll know, Soul Intent is still on the active tip. We finished the mixtape “The Keys to Life” which has been well received by fans so far. Big ups to everybody who’s purchased the CD, and all ya’ll cats supporting our vision in this Hip-Hop game.

The man upstairs has got some serious plans for us in the near future. Keep it locked right here, and bookmark us if you haven’t already… and last but not least, Welcome to the Underground!