Friday, December 24, 2010

Fly Away Official Music Video



Artists: Blaze N Sly Kane feat. Pow Chavez
Director: Nolan Bernardino
Director of Photography: Dondi Narciso
Editor: Richard Torres
Exec. Producer: Bojam / FlipMusic
Prod. House: HappyHouseManila
FLY AWAY




Chorus:

we can over come, reach out to everyone, rise above it all and show the world to be one

we can walk alone, without us being scared, through the rain through the storms of our yesterdays

you can make it on your own hey

it dont matter what were facen everyday

you can smile and let the whole world know

that we could fly away




Blaze verse:

i can see the changes, filled my pages with my memoirs

where the song of music seems to sound with all of the wrong notes

how can we fight, with only one sword, the bigger the foes the harder we fall

livin the dreams, whatever that be, pretenden to be you got money to throw

livin the life on a pipe, and you got your family keep searchin

they wonder where they baby maybe if they knew his too stoned

nobody could save ya from, let it all end by pulling the trigger

much quicker, but it doesnt have to be dealt with your anger

help is on the way, ok, but help yourself out too

we start in scratch then build a better life for me and you

never was anything great achieved without some dangers

lets face it, coz everbody's goin through alot of changes

face it, better be ready to pick up your body then get up and do somethin about it

watch me spread my wings and fly and chase my dreams

ima soldier, told ya, oneday, hey, we shall see the sun

and celebrate the day, that day we all shall overcome come come come




Back to Chorus:




Kane verse:

You gota be whipping a plan in demand wid d times

inclined ya better be reading d signs

Don't be to sure to assure in the hope of a brighter future

It's a long climb

Climbing the ladder of probability is awefully full

Bumpy the ride push a hater aside im only gods tool

The commune is unpleasant at present depressed by the babbling faking the acting

Im a man true action, attraction of positive vibes that's never lacking

They don't call us vets for nothing , push em weights like nothing

Rock on a scaffold to crowds yea that's something.

Bnk n bojam is bringin d heat on

Them wanna be clones get outa my zone im stickin a bone in ya rectum

Son ,me done wid d dumb dumb. & flippin a tantrum not unless ya want so youl get some oodles of that venom.

Tuesday troops the set don't yal forget around d metro

& globally known

To the billboard is the movement that's blowin as strong as a cyclone

So if ya diggin these words sing along wid d song I sing I sing




Back to Chorus:

Bridge:

Pow Chavez verse:

Since the day the man pierced that bullet straight to my face,

Kept wondering whats up, whats my mission on my next days

In my memory i carry it with my titanium, always tellin me go live

Your life to the maximun. We learn to love and rise above through every fall,

When we get through hold our heads high standing tall

Say now im ready to take them all in anyway, now im ready to spread my wings & fly away




BLAZE verse:

ya'll gotta be facen such, nobody said they wont bust, must pullaway out from haters

shady just dont know who trust

strugglen maken it work nothing is easy better beleive me see

they pulling us down down, but get up and move around

we gotta find, theres a way always, out the darkness

theres always somebody who try lend a hand and get you out

prove it to everybody we facen the music whatever the obstacles

just be real, and stay sharp, coz someday everything will be fine

KANE

As d day passes im growin older, im only after genuine camaraderie

Savour care not for the traitor

Uh, it's a flipmusic thang that's steadily entering, no longer the tormentor but an actor slash producer " now you know"

It's a household name remember the name Blaze n kane

Flippin d game to gain & reign the hearts of many men

Bulletproof hater vest on 24/7 is how im living

A feelin that's willin to top the ceiling, lets all make a million

Mastaplann feat. ILL-J & Rye "The Anthem" official music video

DEATH THREAT "HOOD 2 HOOD" REMIX

DEATH THREAT MUSIC VIDEO FOR HOOD TO HOOD REMIX.. PRODUCED BY PAUL PIKASO SIRATE.. DIRECTED BY PAUL PIKASO SIRATE

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

"Thinking Man's Hiphop"

They say every great achievement starts with an inspired thought. In some form or fashion, we put these thoughts into motion when we fixate on them long enough. No matter where you are in life, sometimes you just know you’re bound to get what you set your mind on.

In Philippine hip-hop music, it’s no different. Touted as the underdog genre in the local music scene, it seems like for many years hip-hop’s ultimate breakthrough has eluded its many patrons. In the midst of its drought, there are still eager parties waiting in the wings for its success to happen. There are still packs die-hard fans who wish it would happen. Many think the genre is bound to shine through in due time. Then there are those who believe and take action, slugging out endless days tirelessly for Hip-Hop’s sake.

Enter "Thinking Man’s Hip-Hop". Oddly enough, the title of this album was relatively a "no-brainer". At a time when misconceptions rule the layman’s idea of Hip-Hop as pro-womanizing, pro-violence, pro-indulgence and unintelligent, this album could give you 2nd thoughts. No, this is not at all preachy nor is it conscious and definitely not underground nor mainstream neither. This is far from political. The album is just a result of the minds that actually took the time to think of something new and exciting. Everything was done in good taste. It encourages you to be the thinking man as opposed to the layman.

"Thinking Man’s Hip-Hop" promises not to take the fun out of the genre while not taking the intelligence out of it as well. The brand of music consists of many of the country’s most driven hip-hop artists all served up in this hot 17-track feast. Chrizo of Turbulence Productions provides the beats for the entire project pairing up with the likes of Mike Swift, J-Hon, Nimbus 9, Loonie, Ill-J, God’s Will, Marquiss, Luzon, B-Roc, Killa-Stormz and plenty more. This is a true treat for rhyme and beat enthusiasts.

It begins with the song "Ako ay Hip-Hop" by God’s Will which showcases just how much conviction and dedication a lot of relatively unheard artists have towards their craft despite the odds. For a dose of nostalgia, "Ms. Musika" by KillaStormz and B-Roc equates music to a long term relationship and its many ups and downs. Then we have songs like "All the world together" and "I rock right" which simply packs a lot of lyrical and beat-making prowess. "Kamay na Grasa" by Luzon tells a story about certain perils faced by OFWs and how living abroad isn’t always peaches and cream. "Let’s get it on" features the re-emergence of the Seedz, a group formed during the 90’s as a sub-unit of the Madd Poets, recording their 1st track in quite some time.

"Thinking Man’s Hip-Hop" is for everyone. It manages to stay relevant letting people know what the voices of today’s Filipino hip-hop is saying. The beauty of it is it is just the tip of the iceberg as it represents only a minor percentage of Philippine talent in the Hip-Hop scene as a whole. Grab yourself a copy and give it a good ear.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Higante by Francis M Ely Buendia Music Video

                                                     
This is the Collaboration of the 2 Legendary Icons! HIGANTE by the late great MASTER RAPPER Francis " Kiko ' Magalona and our ONE AND ONLY ROCK ICON Eleandre " Ely " Buendia.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LATE GREAT FRANCIS M!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Francis M. and Ely Buendia's In Love and War


Francis Ms much talked-about collaboration album with fellow luminary Ely Buendia has 
finally come.
And more than
anything, In Love
and War exudes
energy.
It has spirit, it is 
inspired, and 
positively disinclined 
to surrender,in spite of
what we all know
Francis went through 
during the production 
of this album.

True, not all of the songs
would be about survival 
or the brave, defiant front
Francis put forth inlight
of his cancer treatment.


But what you can’t deny is this:
This is the work of an artist 
who wants to stick it to an 
opponent, intimidating and 
seemingly invincible.



“Fuck you, cancer, you’re not stopping me from doing what I want to do,” 
Francis would have told it had it been a creature blessed with ears and 
cognitive functions.

And Ely Buendia isn’t any different, having had a brush or two with death 
as well. 
This was anartist who very well knew that death—no matter how many of 
us claim that we’ve no fear of it—is still indeed a scary matter.

Their experiences, and that we are privy to their experiences, give the album 
substance and credibility. Together, they pool their emotions into an album 
whose themes transcend the usual breadth of topics in OPM music.

Let us continue with our very own ode to Francis:

This emcee is dead,
Though his spirit was strong,
The body wouldn’t hold.

Against the enemy inside,
Terrible and fearsome and all,
Finally he succumbs.

This emcee is dead,
No new rhymes will be told
But his spirit, his music, his soul
Will continue to soldier on.

In every song, there’s a sense of urgency, a will to evoke sharp emotions like 
a circus knife-thrower hurling bolos at definite, very specific targets.

The opener, "Higante" hits the bull’s eye right away, talking about having the 
courage to face huge adversities. 
The song should be familiar to many, as it has already been released as a single
in late 2009.

“Bleeder,” a track featuring Pupil and their energetic rhythm could be Francis at 
his most personal in this album. “One drop is all I need, one time for me to breathe
…Coz I’m a bleeder, so give my vessels a breather,” he sings.

The next song “Bus Stop” features Pupil members again, with Ely’s synth-playing
giving the song an extra bit of catchiness.

The song has a certain sense of nostalgia to it, of a man reminiscing about a woman 
he met at a bus stop on a rainy day.


Francis sings on one part: “That’s the way the whole thing started, silly but it’s true, 
thinking of a sweet romance.” Pleasant memories are always a good way to ease present 
pain, this song seems to say.


“Buzzkill” sees Gloc 9 displaying his rapping chops together with Turbogoth lending the 
song certain edginess.


The track’s dirty rhythm guitars, spacey synthesizers, and hiphop beat make this another 
standout song in an album where two songs rarely do sound alike.


“Dreamdate” starts out innocently enough with a playful piano rhythm, but soon enough,
you’ll get what Ely is getting at.


The song takes on a seedy, cabaret vibe, only later fully confirmed with the song’s first few
lines
: “Tuwing kasama ka isa lang ang gusto kong gawin sa iyo. Alam mo na ito kaya wag ka 

nang magpakipot jan.”


Hilera makes it guest appearance on the next track, “Hands On,” and isn’t shy to display what
has made them great so far: fun, forward-moving, rugged rockabilly sounds.


The track hits a peak with Chris Padilla (Hilera’s vocalist) singing, “Come on baby put your 
hands on me! Feel the work that’s quality!” promptly transitioning to a screaming, rock-and-
roll guitar solo.


“Bum Ticker”—Ely has one. It’s also the next song, and it’s set perfectly to a marching 
drum beat on steroids. “Bum ticker!” he shouts incessantly by the song’s end, like he’s 
angry he’s got one.


“Wasak Waltz” sees the album taking a break from the aggressiveness of some of the previous
 songs with this song that we could only describe as hopeful. This line says it all: “Itaas ang
 kamay, at iwagayway, masarap mabuhay…” 



“It’s All Right, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)” and “Unstrung Heroes” end the album on a proper, if
 not slightly somber note. 



The duo hints at accepting fate in the former, with the line “It’s all right ma, I’m only dying…”         
The latter is far less depressing than that, and once again talks about having the will to fight.                   
That is until, we are presented with a sample of Francis M. declaring that he has leukemia.
A chilling end.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

D-COY / BEATMATHICS



Heading the mob is D-COY : Takes the native Filipino and adds his own fluid poetic flow that creates a universal language that all hip-heads know in their hearts. A master puppeteer that can make the crowd jump and scream his name at any given moment through his vindi...ctive style of verse. ARTSTRONG : The heart and soul of the group – the beat-maker and the booty-shaker. He’s the playa’ that puts the finesse in the 808s that makes you grind through his influential reggae and old-school styles. With his background influence in gospel, he preaches his sound to be the salvation of all that hears. JAMIR : Brings strength and power to the group, with fine riffs and a killer voice. Jamir is the renaissance musican, combining grooves from all genres and a wild sense of visionary imagination. DASH : Every group has to have the wise man. Dash is the enigmatic old-school god in the mob. What he brings to the table is like a mafia boss bringing to the empire a wealth of knowledge. He’s the golden string that ties the old-school sound and the new-school sound to create FLIPHOP. PIKASO : A natural-born artist from West-Coast Cali. He has an influential style that creates the turbo-boost for Beatmathics. As his name implies, he took his influence and applies his abstract styles to add a little flavah of the U.S.-style gangstah rap. SNAPPER : Queen bee of the hive. Don’t let her looks deceive you, she can bust a nut on the mic and she represents the Oriental gee style. DJ SKIN KADAFI : Turntablist extraordinaire… the sound-master that brings to life the BEATMATHICS during live shows.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Fuchsiang Pag-ibig - Silent Sanctuary

 
Fuchsiang Pag-ibig - A  guilty plesure that surely bringback memories....some worth remembering ,some worth forgetting.
Their songs are incredibly soulful .My day isn't complete without listening to it.I remember the days when im home alone.I'd just sit there in sofa, looking out the window over endless sky, Trees swaying, emerald greenfields and feel content looking at the view and hearing Sarky croon and scream,hiss and sing . Boredom  would just wile away while I listen to him I cant  help but feel nostalgic-about all events in my life gone past.

With their singles "Ikaw Lamang ","Kundiman",Rebound","Maalala mo sana" and "Ingat ka" eventually  became ubiquitous hum of many teenagers making splash on local radio stations.

I love everything that they've done from the first to their last song, From most sucessful to the least popular. But this dear album holds a special place in my heart.







MOBBSTARR/ DiCE & k9 - EARGASMIC

MOBBSTARR: DiCE & k9 - Rendezvous

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

MOBBSTARR: DiCE & k9 - It's You

  
This is the day in the life of hip-hop group DICE & K9 MOBBSTARR. The silence of sleep descends around the house only at dawn; all through the afternoon and into the night, the 3 are busy inventing and experimenting with unheard-of sounds at their professional home studio.

The group has definitely come into its own after the phenomenal success of the hit song "Itsumo." Having broken into the big city scene four years ago "wearing clothes that fit us just right", says Dice, in contrast to the oversized shirts and baggy ultra-low jeans that everyone proclaiming hip-hop was wearing then, the group has since topped the charts as the hip-hop group that raps Japanese lyrics with a hypnotic thread of pop melody, all held together by a metallic but meandering techno beat.

The hip-hop group's latest creation, "Time Space Rhythm Starrs" is finally available in the market. It has been two years since they released a full-length album. Thus, expect their latest collection of beats and verses to be a welcome departure from the laid back beats they have known for.

"Eargasmic", the carrier single of the album, dishes out an infectious dance groove that is becoming now the anthem in the club scenes. Once again, Dice & K9 Mobbstarr innovates and avoids being boxed within the constraints of one music genre.

Back in Cebu where the group started, Dice already had that trailblazing spirit. With his cousins, and later by himself, he would produce beats for different groups that defied the mainstream idea of hip-hop, putting forward a movement to support indie Cebuano bands at a time when foreign and Manila artists seemed to make the FM airwaves so crowded for local talent to ever make a hit.

Dice, Hi-C and Klumcee are purveyors of reinvention and evolution. They all have the same vision for their music, which is to stretch the limits of hip-hop by merging it with pop, techno, and whatever they want to experiment with, unafraid of producing a new sound.

"The true essence of hip-hop is change. It's about always evolving to improve your way of living", declares Dice. Right now, they hope to expand their reach to an overseas audience, such as Japan and US.

It seems the group will have little to worry about. With the rare courage to create their own brand of music and the capacity to constantly reinvent their sound. Dice & K9 Mobbstarr just might be what the Philippines needs to get on the world of hip-hop map.

Tune in to the radio... watch your favorite music video channel... and you'll surely hear and see "EARGASMIC", and that's everyone is talking about - the new sound of Dice & K9 Mobbstarr!

"TIME SPACE RHYTHM STARRS" is now available nationwide at your favorite record bars. It is produced by 6000 GOONZ and Upperhand Entertainment. Also, join their mailing list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mobbstarr and visit their myspace account at http://www.myspace.com/mobbstarr and http://mobbstarr.multiply.com for more info

Monday, September 13, 2010

Blind Rhyme - Denmark


                                                      The most anticipated in 2004
Denmark is back-prepare to be schooled, Declares intro to Blind Rhyme, Denmark's first album in over a decade. Make no mistake: those who only know him from the early 90's  pop-rap hit "Si Luningning" will be surprised at the sheer ferocity and aggression- not to mention the skills- on display here. As he raps on "Bwakanaaa". "Matagal akong nawala, baka ka matulala, lalo lang akong tumindi".

Musically BlinD Rhyme is a mix of old styles and more recent sounds: its peppered with musical references to acts like Leo Sayer and the kingsmen, and many of its track ride a 70's vibe: piano and horn sounds, funky bass lines and drum breaks. Electronic beats and orchestra hits define some other tracks, as well as scratch efx by such adepts as Dj Arbie Won and Dj Kimozave.The old-skool work out "Baknthday" guest fellow veterans of the scene FrancisM and Michael V, and on "Takbo"- featuring Gloc-9 and Mista Blaze - Denmark motormouths with the best of them.

Sunday, September 12, 2010



TODAS -Applauded as Best Hip-Hop Album in Philippine Hip-Hop Awards IV.So much has been said about  CIRCULO PUGANTES,even before they released this album.Fans including me was amazed over dope words and rhymes of DENMARK, MADD POETS, BB CLAN, CHINESE MAFIA and as well as the new sessionists like DON DA 4TH LETTER,READY 4WAR, RHYTHMIKZ, BASTONEROS and NEW ELEMENTS.

This Album is a cozy record worth listening to. In fact, It could be classified as CLASSIC, with its head bobbing beats by Quaizy Illeon and Lowkey da Boy Wonder.The First Track is Galaw Galaw (4:12) - BB Clan.This excellent Beginning followed by Chinese Mafia's Unang Duduwal (5:03) ,Madd Poets Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi, Denmark's Piping Dilat,Tira (3:31) - D-Coy,Ilabas Ang Angas (4:06) - Klutch-B,Tagalawg (4:11) - Kemikal Ali until to the last. TODAS is more than satisfying. I cant wait for their next release.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

"Walang Katulad Ko " Dcoy feat. Artstrong & Luke Mejares

- One Pinoy Presents -

single released from Dj Buddahs' Compilation Album entitled "One Hood,One Nation"

Song Title: "Walang Katulad 'To" (Offical Music Video)

Artsits: Dcoy feat.Artstrong & Luke Mejares
Directed by: Boom Dayupay(Boomroom Films)

Executive Produced by: Dj Buddah
A&R by: Joker (Southside Customs/Rollerz Only)
Music by: Artstrong (Beatmathics)
  1 Hood 1 Nation - Tha Hip Hop / R&B Compilation - now out at every Tribal Gear stores in the Philippines. P250 w/ free sticker...

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Sunugan Rap Battle League


                                                                                                                      
SUNUGAN// BATTLLE of the TWIN TOWERS // SEPT 11, 2010 8PM // CLUB650 LIBIS
(beside shopwise) // ticket price is 350 php //

"SUNUGAN"- Battle of the twin towers.. LOONIE & DATU vs DELLO & TARGET and BATAS & ? vs ?? ?? .. hulaan nyo kung sino sino

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Konflict - kara - krus

KONFLICK of DEATH THREAT

1. Kara kruz 2. Batang kalawang 3.Still on top 4. Walang ku-corrpt 5. We takin over 6. Batang Kalawang (Acapella)

Original Pinoy Hiphop Muzic: Php150.00 only
or you can buy it personally at  Cartimar, Pasay & or in HOODSTARS located at San Jose St. Tanza, Cavite near tanza plaza

Contact No.
0915.487.7822 / 0939.140.8872

Saturday, September 4, 2010

The Ones Who Never Made It - Loonie




                                                  Loonie Season Baby!
                                      THE ONES WHO NEVER MADE IT
                                                         OUT NOW!

2010, MOMENTUM SHIFT. Here's an album that's been highly anticipated for the past 5 years. I don't care which part of the world you're from but if you say you a Pinoy hiphop fan - Loonie is that dude. I have locked this album on my player for the past few days and sitting on this news has made me almost go crazy here in my room.

Loonie's album is packed with thought, momentum, story, depth and relevance all punctuated with rhymes and delivery you have never heard before in ANY OPM HIPHOP ACT. The INTRO alone sets up the two sided thought process behind the album title. Songs like The Bobo Song, Quinta, Walang Babala are easy favorites. The guests artists and MC's in this album where well picked. Hi C, Dice, Konflick, Tuff, Gloc 9, Rhyxodus, God's Will, Mike Kosa, JSkeelz, Toney Chrome, Nimbusnine, Mikkeraphone, Ron Henley and Klumcee trade bars with Loonie throughout the album in a careful balance of brilliance and integrity. Soundscapes provided by monster producers The Beatmonx - doing most of the beats; CH and Jaytek. It won't be a Loonie album if it didn't stir up jokes and controversy. From calling out other local MC's on songs to an MC Battle skit to that recorded phone call from an irate woman.

This album is brought to you by 6000 Goonz, Clay Shop, 10th St. Manila, WeLegendary x SPECKS and WIPCAPS.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

after 15 years....Tracer one,Type and Johnny Krush are back to bring that booty over here, YES! the Legendary Mastaplann is back together for their reunion concert.its a big day in the History of Philippine Hip Hop.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Jonan Aguilar





one of the most talented MC's, whose roots are of music royalty in the Philippines. Amongst all his siblings, I think Jonan delving into hiphop is a success outside the shadows of his dad's achievements.

Jonan as been rocking mics for a minute now, is a member of the hiphop super group Los Indios Bravoz -- who have released Kalye Musika to critical acclaim. Over the recent year that has passed, he has slowly been preparing his debut album. Throughout his performances around the metro.
with songs like Pilipino Ka, Biktima performed with the band is just crazy. He even brought out a soprano like singing woman who gave the show added texture and showed how sure Jonan is of how he wants his music presented.

Cop his Volume 1 Mixtape, a collection of songs he has done over the years with different artists, producers and bands. This will be available at Target & Ka Freddies Bar in Malate at only 200 PHP.


Monday, August 30, 2010

Air Force 1 Inside out Prior to Jose Rizal



This new shoes from Nike is totally inspired and a tribute for Jose Rizal which the national hero of the Philippines. And now, we can show our support through this Nike Air Force One made for hero fan out there. See the pictures after the jump.

These exclusive Air Force Ones have a limited release, only 500 pairs dropped worldwide. Kicks files has some available for $245.00.

This  monday is the right time to wear this Nike Air Force Oneshoes. A right time for National Heroes Day. Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Sly Kane's Debut Album


If you don't have a copy of this album yet ,it will also be available at odyssey -North Edsa, Megamall & Mall of Asia Soon & Capital G Shop. It is currently available at Chubby's Store( 4th floor Grand Central mall Monumento- 09204944532), BiG-L's BNC Studio in Cavite- 09284564638-, Tacloban Leyte,Sky World Comm. Center 2nd Floor Baguio City- 09295112036. It goes for only P250 with a free poster. It will also be available soon on reverbnation.com for digital downloads worldwide.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Sputnik Sweetheart

Sputnik Sweetheart a love story like no other. Sumire, a japanese writer who's never fallen in love before, falls head over heels when she meets another woman, Miu.

To complicate things,Sumire's best friend K, is in love with sumire,although she's never really  voiced his feelings before.While it seems like just another sappy love triangle story,fantastical elements are thrown in and combined with short but elegant prose.

Monday, August 23, 2010

AMPON




Absolute Messages Personified Over Noise / AMPON shirt designed by Calip8, while the  CD in-lay by Mic
Available at we Legendary store located at 77 Don Raul Building, Kamuning  Q.C. for 750 Php. with CD
or visit welegendary.blogspot.com

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Mista Blaze

                                 FlipMusic Vol. 2 Track 15 The Moment- Mista Blaze
Defining himself as a notorious onslaught of hot fiery rhymes dabbed with a cool essence of harmony, Mista Blaze has proved himself worthy  amongst the top rappers in P.I.

The way he delivers his music is like that of cunning sword controlled by a beastly but gracious flow of samurai.This year  Mista Blaze plans to set more fire in and out of town with his torching verses and cooling melodies.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Men are form Mars, Women are from Venus

A classic  self-help book, this is something you might consider picking up for Valentines.
Contained in its pages is an underlying truth: that men and women think differently from each other.

The book is divided into several chapters,discussing how each sex views certain matters( such as how we show our love or how we keep score), and has  practical advice as well as concrete examples on how to work things out.

The language is simple enough for anyone to understand, and important phrases are bolded for emphasis. And yes, it applies to both genders, so whether you're a guy wanting to impress your girlfriend or a gal hoping to understand your boyfriend better,you might want to give this book a shot even if you wouldn't normally consider doing so.
As for those single, well, the tips can't hurt.