DeEzye Music Production

Welcome Back DeEzye Tribe! I hope you all had a great week and an even better weekend. Discipline Vs. Motivation: Image By: Osmani, A. (2023). Motivation alone is not enough. AddyOsmani.com. https://addyosmani.com/blog/motivation/ This week, I have focused on my discipline rather than just motivation, as motivation will only get you so far. Discipline in my actions and habits creates a new circadian rhythm that I abide by closely. When I am not feeling motivated, my discipline will get me out of bed and achieve the goals that I have set for myself. However, on Wednesday, I struggled to wake up, and I caved to my laziness and slept in. I know my body was incredibly fatigued that morning, but I could have pushed through this with my own self-discipline. From then on, I have been focusing on not letting my mind dictate when I should get up. I want my body to know exactly when I should be getting up and the one day a week I can sleep in (Saturday mornings from now on). I know my body can...

Welcome back, DeEzye Tribe! I hope you all have had a great week! If not, I’m sure this upcoming week will be better. Change: This week, I finally began a new job. It feels so good to change from my previous exploitative job as the environment began to have a ripple effect on me. If you think the same, why not start your search for a job that caters to your needs? In my opinion, it is not worth it to just stay at a job if it brings no fulfilment. Now, I know some people have no choice and sometimes just have to work any job to pay the bills, but if it doesn’t provide you with the essentials of a workplace, is it really worth your time and energy? And should you start looking elsewhere? Essentials Of A Workplace: Now, this isn’t rocket science or anything new. However, I have narrowed this list down to five things that I believe are absolutely essential in every workplace: 1. Healthy Work Environment: I actively seek a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace that does not create r...

Hey there DeEzye Tribe, Once again, I hope you all are killing it and spreading positivity and optimism! Health: Over this past week, I have again evolved and become more confident in who I am and my direction in life. I can also feel my body thanking me for everything I have eaten and done recently. I have reduced my intake of processed foods and strictly followed my morning routine (except for today, as I was out and about and only had time for Wim and a run-swim run). Next week, I will focus on adding one more crucial step to my morning routine: upper-body weight training. However, I am not doing this weight training to be extremely jacked because this is not me. Instead, I will consciously sculpt my body to my desired physique regardless of external factors. I still take pride in being lean, but I want to find that happy medium. I personally look at myself as clay on the potting mixer; every action I make (even if it is subtle) will make a huge difference, and I can create myself i...

Welcome Back, DeEzye Tribe, Once again, thank you for tuning in. I hope you consistently achieve your goals and become your best self. We are on this journey together!  5 Key Desires of Humanity (as I have observed): 1. The desire for meaning: As humans, the vast majority of us assume that there is meaning in everything; things in life have no meaning, like a deck of cards, for instance, as these are only given meaning once someone assigns a game to play, a trick, or finds meaning in a pattern. Another example is that while I surf, I find meaning in the wave variation, seeing this as a reflection of life. Bigger waves will come in due time, and when that set does come, don’t panic; stay calm, and before you know it, you’ll be on the other side. Waves have no meaning at the end of the day; however, they do have a purpose. Essentially, meaning is not created. It is found, and when it is found, we must decipher whether it is worth it or genuine and not just a reflection of what we wa...

Hi there, DeEzye Tribe!  Hope you are all well, First, I want to express my adoration for you all. I believe in each and every one of you!  Over-Documenting: I assume most of you want to see my creative process of making a beat/track in the studio. Unfortunately, I don’t feel comfortable sharing this process (like Mac) as it is a personal experience. Think of it this way, every note and instrument is an auditory expression of my innermost emotions at that time. So, when I record my music, I create it for myself first, as I want it to be an accurate reflection of myself. Whereas, if I am recording myself with a camera, I begin to make what I expect people would want. I also struggle to be in a peaceful state of mind during these times as I feel like I must perform and hurry. I believe this is relevant to all kinds of art forms. Pressure: Pressure can be good, but too much can stifle the creative process and anyone’s confidence or rational thought. I have noticed that the most ...

Hey DeEzye Tribe, Welcome back! During this past week, I have had some time to reflect on my ongoing transformation to become someone I want to be and am proud of. My aura is changing. People genuinely see my true self, and now I am vulnerable and not afraid to express my happiness with a smile. ☺ Mindful Eating: I have also become more grateful for the small things in life, like my food, coming to terms with the fact that it is not just food but a life/organism that has sacrificed itself to enter my digestive system and provide me with the nutrients I need for the day. I am not a heavily religious person by any means. However, I now say a quick prayer (in my head) before devouring my food in seconds (I’m working on this), as I witnessed many people perform this act during my holiday. After doing so, I asked a local man, “Why do you do this every time before eating?” he responded, “It’s all about respecting the dead and giving it appreciation”. I began to wonder about this... Think of ...

Hi there everyone! From now on, I will write a weekly blog explaining the life lessons I have learned and the challenges and successes of music production. This week, I have personally felt myself grow in so many ways. However, this journey to equanimity has still only just begun. I know we will have some bad days this year, but there will always be a joyous day around the corner. During those bad days, it will take a lot of mental strength to recognise that it is a bad day. To rectify these days, focus on starting and ending your day by meditating using the Wim Hoff Breathing Method .  I  understand that this cannot be done in some settings, so for these times, focus on removing yourself briefly from a stressful situation,  Box Breathing , and staying calm (no matter what), as stress  now seems pointless.  If other people or insignificant things bother you, ask yourself why you are stressed or angry? Usually, it is because we attach emotion to such things. Wh...