Well, said iCON. That type of shit annoys the fuck outta me too. And you’re right… we did do all of this ourselves. People wonder why we don’t tour more, and the reason is that apparently, our fans don’t like to leave their bedrooms. Cause when we DO roll out to a spot… we get 108 excuses about how/why they couldnt make it, etc, etc. It’s bullshit already.
CASE IN POINT: TAKEN TODAY, FROM MYSPACE:
dudefrommyspace said:U GUYS GOTTA BE FUCKIN KIDDING YOUR NOT COMING TO CHICAGO BUT YOUR GOING TO RICHMOND, IN WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOUR TOUR PLANNER THEY DESERVE TO BE SHOT FOR NOT BRINGING THE TONE-DEF AND CUNNINGLYNGUISTS TO MY TOWN! RICHMOND BETTER NOT BE IN SOUTH IN OR IM GONNA BE PISSED!
...... wtf? On top of the fact that he completely butchered my name in a profane way, this is the best example of how people undermine what we’re trying to do.
randommyspacebitch said:“Do a show in Boston after July 1st!!!!!!!!!!”
My personal favorite. Of course, it’s not enough that we have a show in Boston at an awesome venue… but now, we have to make it 100X more convenient for her to attend and move the show to after July 1st! hahah.
What the fuck is wrong with people?
At the end of the day… everything iCON says is true. We got at a ton of promoters…even those who hit US up, and alot of muffuckas straight fronted or didn’t want to pay us for shit and expected us foot the bill. Very professional, eh?
So, I strongly encourage everyone here to do what they can to make these shows a success, so that QN5 can expand into more regions and hit up more spots to make more believers. I promise you an incredible show. Those who’ve made the effort to get off their asses and truly support will testify to that.
Thumbs down on “Not doing our jobs as fans”, thats some bullshit.
Whens the last time you paid my fucking bills?
I am happy to see you guys have a Colorado show date and plan on taking some of my prized vacation time to drive 3.5 hours to see the show but its not my responsibility or any other fans responsibility to make sure a musician’s life is easy.
All that aside, the only thing I was even focusing on was the fact that Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs is on the tiny side, where the big venues lie in other parts of the state.
not my responsibility or any other fans responsibility to make sure a musician’s life is easy.
No it’s not our responisibility to make their lives easy, but is our responsibility to show support. At this stage, driving 5hrs to see QN5 is necessary because if you dont, the chances of them being able to perform 20 minutes from us is slimmer. And I’m pretty sure that they are sacrificing a lot of supplimental income to make this tour happen for the FANS, and if we as fans cant go a little out of their way to support in return…....
QN5 said:The irony of the whole CO situation is that… we sell THE MOST records in Colorado out of any state in the country. It’s bizarre. Your promoters are pussy out there.
wtf? that seems random as hell. Dudes are skiing on top of mountains in the brick ass cold bumping Pack FM in their headphones and shit
lol that shyt is funny cause that is actually a pretty acurate description of me. Snowboarding on some cold ass mountains bumpin QN5 on the Ipod.
but I hear what Icon is saying. mabey if i had found the promoters at other hip-hop shows I went to in boulder/denver and told them that I was lookin for QN5 to come, they would haven’t have been such bitches about bookin a show.
Sacramento-Portland Round Trip= $108 plus tax
San Francisco-LA One-Way= $79 plus tax
LA-Santa Rosa 5am/12 hour Greyhound= $35 plus tax
Food and Drink=To Be Determined
Going to more shows than QN5 Fans that actually live in cities with shows=Priceless/Sad
fuck.. well.. I’m assuming the shit with The Meridian here in Houston isn’t going well.. but could you possibly let me know if anything’s going on with bargaining with them or anything? I can try to get some friends and stuff to start emailing them about the tour and shit if it’s looking possible.. or if it’s just not gonna happen I’ll start on another place..
umm…and ive never seen a hip hop show at Nxnw…but thats cool…place appearantly is really nice..
disicples of logic?...not sure what to make of them…“semi-sorta ok/dope”..or “weak heavily influenced JMT -ites”...ill see em live and pass judgement
yea man, nxnw is a nice spot, i seen jmt there and atmosphere
disciples of logic our some up and coming cats, good friends of ours with alot of talent and love to preform in front of a crowd, good guys down to have a goodtime and show love to the hiphop scene…i wouldnt say HEAVILY influenced by jmt, but some what…they got some ill producers and really tight lyrics…theyll put on a good show, no doubt about that
but about this other business, icon makes a great point, you cant blame qn5 if they didnt get booked in your area…..i used to be in that position. When i’d see a tour schedual and not see a philly date, i’d blow my mind…when you think of east coast hiphop, its hard to to think philly, you know what i mean? so instead of bitching, me and my boy decided to take into our own hands and get things going
if it bothers you, make that call, hit those websites…do what you can witht he venues around you and get these dudes spots to play…if not, at least you can say, “I FUCKING TRIED MAN” you know?
aint no hate on either side, its all love,...but dont come down ont he artist if they couldnt get to your town…like icon said, this is a grass roots movement, and that means everyone needs to do their parts..fans and artist included…you know?
but yea, anyone in the philly area better be there, this show is gonna be so so dope!!!
I’m disappointed to see no Atlanta show and I know I haven’t been doing everything I can but I have been attempting
Atlanta just sucks.
I’ll try to get to ATL this weekend and try to find out more info I guess
I also need to get a fake id for these shows
psh, I’m totally going to kill myself getting to the megashow this year
i don’t mind driving far but i’d have to drive to LA haha…..oh well.. maybe something will come up…honestly here in vic there wouldn’t be a good turn out but i’d expect promoters in vancouver too score a deal. have a good tour.
Man, All I know is my first QN5 show was the Megashow and it was an incredible night. I and my people will not miss that first Philly show…at all. I appreciate ya’ll coming to Philly and I hope it’s a good turnout so you can comeback, I’ll see you guys everytime. But QN5 is kinda known for the e-fanbase, (isn’t it?) which includes lots of anti-social nerds who actually like staying in their rooms, I don’t think Tone was kidding, we got some nerds in the ranks, but it’s cool. Now, In defense of the artists, fans shut the fuck up when it comes to tour dates, I’m sure nobody meant to not schedule a show in your city, you don’t think it’s worth the trip, whatever probably your loss, no complaining though, what the fuck….
OH AND THIS TIME WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY MERCH WITHOUT THE COPS HARRASSING PEOPLE AND SHUTTING SHIT DOWN???
Fans who whine cause they can’t travel an hour or two to a show smell like aids though.
Resident23 said:Anyone taking iCON’s reply personally probably fits the description.
i hate this train of thought—it’s such a cop out instead of actually trying to see why someone would disagree with the original statement…
ohhh well youre jus getting defensive cuz you do that—bullshit if you ask me…
im with Wiretap on this one..i dont think it is my job as a fan to be a promoter and all of that..i also dont think it’s a good idea nor cool to point fingers at the fans..if a fan wants to go the extra mile and help out the artist—promote/make long trips/etc—then thats cool..but dont tell me im not “doing my job as a fan” if i dont do all of that…
since when is being a fan even a job?!?!
i enjoy your music..i support your music..thats not enough..now i have to make day trips or else “im not doing my job”...
im not saying i dont understand your frustration in the situation..cuz honestly—i do..but it’s kind of one sided for you to not understand a fan not being able to or jus not wanting to spend $125 on a plane ticket or driving 2hrs to a show when they have work the next day or for whatever reason…
fans that demand and demand day in and day out—yes they should show up to shows when there actually is one in their area..if a fan begs for you guys to perform then comes up with some half ass excuse to not follow thru when you actually come to their town—then ohkay…
but dont lump us all together and say—youre not doing your job by not handing out flyers and calling venues…
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i saw my daddy meet the mailman..
and i heard the mailman say—
now you dont you take this letter too hard now Jimmy..
cuz theyve laid off nine others today..
but he didnt know what he was sayin..
he could hardly understand..
that he was only talkin to—pieces of a man..
i saw the thunder and heard the lightning..
and felt the burden of his shame..
and for some unknown reason—he never turned my way..
pieces of that letter—were tossed about the room..
and now i hear the sound of silence..
come knifing thru the room..
they dont know what they are doin..
they could hardly understand..
that theyre only arresting—pieces of a man..
.....i saw him go to pieces
-Gil Scott Heron
D.Cyktrik A.k.A D.Mecca said:i don’t mind driving far but i’d have to drive to LA haha…..oh well.. maybe something will come up…honestly here in vic there wouldn’t be a good turn out but i’d expect promoters in vancouver too score a deal. have a good tour.
Resident23 said:Anyone taking iCON’s reply personally probably fits the description.
i hate this train of thought—it’s such a cop out instead of actually trying to see why someone would disagree with the original statement…
If I was talking about Wiretap specifically don’t you think it’d make more sense for me to quote him or at the very least use his name in my reply?
My comment was directed towards people that pout like 5 year old’s on Christmas day because they didn’t get everything on their list. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I didn’t take anything iCON said to heart because I didn’t throw a fit when I realized the tour wasn’t hitting up Washington.
A CL show in Anchorage?
I’m fuckin speechless.
Where do I get my ticket? And how much? I’m puttin cash aside right now.
edit*
Wait a minute. whatthefuck? Why is our show two years ago? Am I gonna have to buy a damn ticket to Juneau?
Meh- I guess it’s alright on the typed post, soo…
Resident23 said:If I was talking about Wiretap specifically don’t you think it’d make more sense for me to quote him or at the very least use his name in my reply?
i never said who i thought you were addressing..i just hate that train of thought..on any subject…
like you cant defend something unless youre guilty of it…
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brains i kill when i buildwit my skill in my field cuz im ideal..
foes i decompose from nose to toes..
i will dispose of all of those that chose to go to my shows..
-Percee P
hahahaa..i can read..im just saying i hate that train of thought..can i dislike a way of thinking..?!?
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Gruff got hoes..the man wit all the nachos..
expensive..hot clothes..drop top Rolls..
East Coast..West Coast..fiends overdose..
Gruff get the CREAM wit my team then im ghost..
-McGruff
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