Published: Friday - October 24, 2008
Words by Donny Goines
Donny Goines (Photo: via MySpace)
On October 28th, I will be performing at The Knitting Factory alongside artists such as Skyzoo, Mickey Factz, NYOIL and many more. This is the first show I put together and it's ironic because it also signifies the end of something else. The final segment of my popular online series "Bars" will be filmed that night and along with it, another chapter of my career.
I've learned something throughout my journey thus far, something very important. I remember watching "Fade to Black" (the muse which inspired my career) and one thought always stuck with me. I watched him making one of the greatest moves ever by leaving the game with one lasting moment. Something that would mark his transition from one life to the next. That album was going to be his final body of work (obviously it wasn't) and would ultimately be his legacy. I thought it was brilliant of him to go out like that. Sometimes people don't know how to leave on a high note. There's nothing wrong with leaving when you've accomplished (or in my case) exceeded your goals.
Never could I imagine that my BARS series would be as widely accepted as it was. People from all over took part in it and it was something that I felt was missing in the game. I did it for many different reasons: Unity, exposing other artists, the sake of hip-hop, etc. But overall, I did it because I thought it needed to be done. I was compelled to do it, not for any selfish reasons honestly. Just because I wanted to be known for doing something positive in this game. I felt that many artists coming up didn't embrace each other and that's something I wanted to change. Personally I think I did a good job and when that date arrives, I can walk out The Knitting Factory with my head held high. It was a great run.
This will also be my last Ballerstatus blog. The same logic applies to this as my "Bars" series. I did it to help people and I think I've done that. It's now my time to take a bow. I want to thank first and foremost Ballerstatus for allowing me to write this blog. I am truly grateful for that. I also want to thank my publicist Melanie Cornish. Without her, this wouldn't have been possible. Last but certainly not least, I want to thank you. The reader. I did this for you. If you were able to learn anything from the things I wrote about then my job is done. I truly love you all and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Now begins a new chapter of my career. My point of this last blog is this people: bowing out gracefully doesn't mean the show is over, it just means the curtain is closed. You can always open it again on another stage. Much love and God Bless.
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