Please help me fund "Supremacy" my first full length album, set to be released this winter!
My New Album SUPREMACY
My Mom
In 2010, my mom was diagnosed with kidney failure. My mom's life has changed quite a bit since then. From January to June 2012, I took a break from touring to look after her and be her support. During that time, I read a lot of scripture, devotionals and prayed. While looking after my mom, God laid SUPREMACY on my heart. After watching my mom on a daily basis and witnessing first hand the struggles of dealing with a disease, it made me realize that we can never truly be free until we take all of our struggles, short comings, failures and frustrations and give them to God and let Him reign supreme over our lives. I wrote over 30 SONGS during that period of time. Now, I want to take these songs, record them, and share them with you! In order to do that however, I need your help.
Costs of Making SUPREMACY
There are A LOT of costs that go into making an album. First, I have to pay every producer that I buy my beats (instrumentals) from. On average, it will cost me $50 per beat (about $800 total). Next, is recording the album and laying down vocals! This will be the first time that I record at the famous Jupiter Studios in St. Louis, MO. Many artists have recorded at Jupiter Studios like Nelly, The St. Lunatics, Chingy, and Story of the year. It cost $450 for 10 hours of studio time. It will take me about 20 hours total ($900). I will also need to compensate the rappers and singers that will feature on my album ($400 total). Once my songs have been recorded, it will cost $25 per song to have them mastered (which will come out to about $400). It will cost $200 for the photography and $250 for someone to design the artwork. Lastly, it will cost $800 to order 1,000 copies of the finished product. This comes out to $3,750 but I'm asking for $3,500.
In Conclusion
You know the back story and costs behind Supremacy, now I'm asking you for your help. Any donation will be appreciated and you will be rewarded (who wants to see me with blonde hair???) for your donation! It's a lot of support to raise, but I know that we can make it! Thank you for your continued support. Now, lets make SUPREMACY happen!
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A DA MAC sticker! They're.... sticky.
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An advanced digital download of "Supremacy" a week before the release date! Also, a digital PDF of all the lyrics, DA MAC photos, handwritten drafts, and extra artwork
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A postcard from DA MAC. I'll write a personal message on it and everything!
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A signed physical copy of my 2010 EP "Immaculate" and an advanced digital download of "Supremacy" a week before the release date!
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A signed physical copy of my 2011 EP "Climactic" and an advanced digital download of "Supremacy" a week before the release date!
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An awesome pair of DA MAC sunglasses, and a digital download of "Supremacy"
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A signed DA MAC wristband, and a digital download of my new album!
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Signed physical copy of my new album "Supremacy" PLUS a digital download & thank-you card.
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I will post your picture in a special thank you album on my Facebook page. AND I'll give you a a digital download of the new album!
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A worn & signed DA MAC baseball cap from Lids (a hat store that only sells LEGIT caps)! I would do this JUST for the hat!
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A signed physical copy of my EP "Immaculate", "Climactic" and my new album "Supremacy". I call this DA MAC Super Pack!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $40 or more
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$40 is the magical number to get into the "thanks" portion of my liner notes on the new album. And I'll prove to you that I put your name in there by sending you a copy of the new album, signed.
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I'll get you a signed copy of the new album. AND a new signed DA MAC t-shirt. Oh, and you can be in my liner notes, still.
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I will perform a 15 minute acoustic concert for you personally, on Skype. And then, I'll send you a signed copy of my new album!
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Merch bundle. Signed new album, two DA MAC shirts, and a signed poster!
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I will write you your own personal song about anything you want (keep it PG!) and send you a video of me performing it, as well as a signed physical copy of both "Supremacy" and my 2011 EP "Climactic", and an advanced digital download of "Supremacy" a week before the release date!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
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I will come to family dinner at your house (within a 1-hour drive of West Plains, MO), and you'll receive an advanced digital download of "Supremacy" a week before the release date!
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This one is incredibly cool. Custom DA MAC VANS shoes, signed by me. I wear VANS at all my concerts, and now you can get a pair that will be the envy of all the other cool kids.
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I will give you a signed DA MAC 2X4 banner that I have used at a lot of my shows!
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I will come to your HOUSE to play an acoustic show for you and your friends (within a 3-hour drive of West Plains, MO), and you'll receive an advanced digital download of "SUPREMACY" a week before the release date!
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I'll take you on a date. Correction - I will take you and up to three friends to dinner. I'll buy your food, but transportation is up to you!
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This is unheard of. I will let you come to my studio in St. Louis, MO and record on my NEW ALBUM!!! You will get credited too for your contribution. Transportation is up to you! Also, you will receive a digital download of my (or our) new album a week before the release date
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You and up to three friends get to spend an entire day with DA MAC. We could go bowling, go to the zoo, go to a mini golf course, and or go see a movie. We'll pay for the fun, and the food, but again, you have to come to my town.
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I will dye my hair BLONDE and be the Christian Rap version of Sisqo (do you remember him?). This has never happened before, but you can make it happen!
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I will play a show in your city, limited to the continental US, by the end of the year. No matter what. If I have to play in your house, I will... but I will definitely come play for you. And if I can't find a venue and do end up in your house, expect to be hosting the party of the year. Just saying.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
