Rich sent a copy of the talent show to some labels and one appeared to show interest but those flames slowly fizzled out. Me and the crew went our separate ways shortly after that. I continued writing songs in my pastime but the lure of thug/drug culture was drawing me in. Personal life struggles overwhelmed this young impressionable teen and when the streets were calling I eagerly answered. This started the downfall, as rap legend DMX said: I was slipping, falling and, for an extensive period, it seem like I couldn't get up. Through it all my pen remained my best friend, in whom I confided my deepest thoughts and feelings.
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Rich was the drill sergeant needed to hone the core skills I already possessed. Through an intense rehearsal schedule, often into the late night hours, I learned voice projection, stage presence and how to hype accompanying performers. The hard work paid off as we manage to become a stand out act amongst an amazing plethora of talent. That night in the spring of 88, I rocked the mic and the crowd. This transition from the audience to the stage, Ron Love,(original stage name) emerged as an emcee and that cemented hip-hop as my first love.
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As I turned to walk away I bumped into my old dancing partner Kid Fresh, who informed me he was auditioning as a rapper. We decided to partner up once again and now with a homie on the team, my nerves were somewhat quieted. As we entered the auditorium we encountered a local legend, Lil Richie. It was truly amazing to witness the huge talent that God had placed in such a small frame. Rich pretty much took us under his wings as we formed a group on the spot. We made the cut off the strength his name alone. Lol, I'll never forget the look on Rich's face when he read my rhyme for the first time. He was like," I'll write yall raps for the show." Lol, nothing like discovering the rhyme you thought was so hot was really wack........to be con't
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My love for Poppin came to a screeching halt in 1987 when the dance form faded out of style. I was a devastated teen on the verge of mastery of the popular dance style and just like that it was gone. Rapping had forged it's way to the forefront of Hip Hop culture so I had no choice but to spread my wings and fly with the currents. During my freshman year in High School, Carver High began having auditions for it's annual talent show. Herald as the Apollo of our region, local legends were made in this city-wide talent showcase. I had only rapped in public once at the time and it was a very unmemorable performance for most except for me. I knew from the first time I came to the Talent Show, in the early 80's, that I was on the wrong side of the stage and that one day I too would move the crowd. So I stood outside of the auditorium where the auditions were held, in the words Biggie, " my heart beat was like Sasquatch feet." In my hand was a crumbled up piece of notebook paper with my best written rhyme and all I had to do was go in. Overcome by nerves, I turned to walk away from my dream and then........to be con't
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I wish I could say this was when my I began writing dope rhymes right away but that wouldn't be the truth. Actually my love for rapping was side tracked when discovered Breakdancing/Poppin. We all know that the dance is the first bride married to music. Dancing is universal in language and I must say I truly loved the art form. Was I the best, no way. Did I think I was the best? Absolutely! lol. I participated in dance battles up & down the east coast, from N.C. to New Jersey and further down S.C. Poppin instilled discipline because you had to live, sleep and eat the lifestyle. I was always thinking, creating and rehearsing new moves. It through this vehicle of hip-hop I encountered Chris Wheeler aka Kid Fresh. I had no idea how gifted the kid with the thick eyeglasses was until after he embarrassed me in a dance battle. We partnered up and called a truce.........to be con't
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My music is the most clearest reflection of Ron Stop, past, present and future. I've always loved music from the very first time I played that Commodores 8 track, "Brick House". My cousin and I were at my Aunt's house the very first time I heard the Sugarhill Gang's, "Rappers Delight." It was one of the most amazing things I ever heard. We played the album over & over, trying to learn the words. Needlessly to say Aunt Linda's became the hang-out place as we dug in the record collection regularly. My uncle had this small boom-box which had a swiveling microphone attached to it. Me & cuz spent countless hours imitating the different rap groups we listened to, I gravitated to the mic while cuz fell in love the wheels of steels. Thus the seed was sowed and passion was inevitably born............to be con't. :)
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Whats good fam? I just wanted to share with you the source of inspiration for The Labor Pains Mixtape. First of all let me tell you who I am.(Some of u don't know) My government name is Ronald R Dortch Jr,(Ron for short). However I am affectionately known as the artist Ron Stop(Short for Ron Stopabul). I am a licensed & ordained evangelist who solely loves preaching & teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.( I am not ashamed!)God instructed me from the very beginning of my calling,(2001), that I was employed as a Kingdom associate to evangelize through preaching,rapping,theater/film & literature. I spent the first five years in ministry nurturing & sharpening the gift of preaching & teaching. In 2006 I was released to move forward in the music ministry through Gospel Rap(I assure you,I can't sing,lol.) I begin recording what was going to be my first project "Cross Words",which consisted of 17 tracks. This project eventually was shelved due to technical issues in the mixing & mastering process.(Aborted). Deflated but determined I begin working on another project "Untitled",which consisted of 15 phenomenal tracks & what I considered some of my best work to date. This project was destroyed when the engineer had his computer serviced & the hard drive got erased.Without a back-up,not even a raw copy this project was lost forever.(Miscarried)So here I was, my marriage of 10 years was coming to an end,two cd's recorded but never released. My ministry in general seemed to come to an halt. I was defeated,deflated & no longer determined.I was confused,trying to understand why would God call me into failure. Marriage had failed,ministry had failed & now my music endeavors had failed as well. I was in a bad place mentally & spirtually,I was dying inside. Then one day during a casual conversation with friend & mentor Bishop John Latta(Bizzop),as we begin sharing war stories, he reminded me that God was faithful & that It Ain't Over(title of song on Labor Pains). Those three words began to resonate in my spirit,& grew louder & louder & just like that my mission was rebirthed,my passion was reignited my vision was restored and The Labor Pains mixtape was conceived. So with the help of Quiet Storm of Studio 4013 in Greensboro NC, I was able to present to the world on Mothers Day 2011 the birth of Labor Pains. A compelling & transparent testimonial of God's grace,mercy & fulfillment of promises made! What I learned through this process is priceless, joy is the fruit of labor! Labor Pains mixtape get ur copy today at:
www.holyculture.net/blog/2011/05/1 0/free-mixtape-labor-pains-mix tape/
www.mixconnect.com/listen/Ron+ Stop-+LABOR+PAINS-mid9619
www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/view-a lbum/13508-labor-pains
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The Pilgrimage of Ron Stop pt 6
Rich sent a copy of the talent show to some labels and one appeared to show interest but those flames slowly fizzled out. Me and the crew went our separate ways shortly after that. I continued writing songs in my pastime but the lure of thug/drug culture was drawing me in. Personal life struggles overwhelmed this young impressionable teen and when the streets were calling I eagerly answered. This started the downfall, as rap legend DMX said: I was slipping, falling and, for an extensive period, it seem like I couldn't get up. Through it all my pen remained my best friend, in whom I confided my deepest thoughts and feelings.
Reply
The Pilgrimage of Ron Stop!! pt 5
Rich was the drill sergeant needed to hone the core skills I already possessed. Through an intense rehearsal schedule, often into the late night hours, I learned voice projection, stage presence and how to hype accompanying performers. The hard work paid off as we manage to become a stand out act amongst an amazing plethora of talent. That night in the spring of 88, I rocked the mic and the crowd. This transition from the audience to the stage, Ron Love,(original stage name) emerged as an emcee and that cemented hip-hop as my first love.
Reply
Grow In Pains:The Pilgrimage of Ron Stop pt 4
As I turned to walk away I bumped into my old dancing partner Kid Fresh, who informed me he was auditioning as a rapper. We decided to partner up once again and now with a homie on the team, my nerves were somewhat quieted. As we entered the auditorium we encountered a local legend, Lil Richie. It was truly amazing to witness the huge talent that God had placed in such a small frame. Rich pretty much took us under his wings as we formed a group on the spot. We made the cut off the strength his name alone. Lol, I'll never forget the look on Rich's face when he read my rhyme for the first time. He was like," I'll write yall raps for the show." Lol, nothing like discovering the rhyme you thought was so hot was really wack........to be con't
Reply
Grow In Pains: The Pilgrimage of Ron Stop! pt 3
My love for Poppin came to a screeching halt in 1987 when the dance form faded out of style. I was a devastated teen on the verge of mastery of the popular dance style and just like that it was gone. Rapping had forged it's way to the forefront of Hip Hop culture so I had no choice but to spread my wings and fly with the currents. During my freshman year in High School, Carver High began having auditions for it's annual talent show. Herald as the Apollo of our region, local legends were made in this city-wide talent showcase. I had only rapped in public once at the time and it was a very unmemorable performance for most except for me. I knew from the first time I came to the Talent Show, in the early 80's, that I was on the wrong side of the stage and that one day I too would move the crowd. So I stood outside of the auditorium where the auditions were held, in the words Biggie, " my heart beat was like Sasquatch feet." In my hand was a crumbled up piece of notebook paper with my best written rhyme and all I had to do was go in. Overcome by nerves, I turned to walk away from my dream and then........to be con't
Reply
Grow In Pains:The Pigrimage of Ron Stop pt 2
I wish I could say this was when my I began writing dope rhymes right away but that wouldn't be the truth. Actually my love for rapping was side tracked when discovered Breakdancing/Poppin. We all know that the dance is the first bride married to music. Dancing is universal in language and I must say I truly loved the art form. Was I the best, no way. Did I think I was the best? Absolutely! lol. I participated in dance battles up & down the east coast, from N.C. to New Jersey and further down S.C. Poppin instilled discipline because you had to live, sleep and eat the lifestyle. I was always thinking, creating and rehearsing new moves. It through this vehicle of hip-hop I encountered Chris Wheeler aka Kid Fresh. I had no idea how gifted the kid with the thick eyeglasses was until after he embarrassed me in a dance battle. We partnered up and called a truce.........to be con't
Reply
Grow In Pains:The Pilgrimage of Ron Stop!
My music is the most clearest reflection of Ron Stop, past, present and future. I've always loved music from the very first time I played that Commodores 8 track, "Brick House". My cousin and I were at my Aunt's house the very first time I heard the Sugarhill Gang's, "Rappers Delight." It was one of the most amazing things I ever heard. We played the album over & over, trying to learn the words. Needlessly to say Aunt Linda's became the hang-out place as we dug in the record collection regularly. My uncle had this small boom-box which had a swiveling microphone attached to it. Me & cuz spent countless hours imitating the different rap groups we listened to, I gravitated to the mic while cuz fell in love the wheels of steels. Thus the seed was sowed and passion was inevitably born............to be con't. :)
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The Fruit of Labor
Whats good fam? I just wanted to share with you the source of inspiration for The Labor Pains Mixtape. First of all let me tell you who I am.(Some of u don't know) My government name is Ronald R Dortch Jr,(Ron for short). However I am affectionately known as the artist Ron Stop(Short for Ron Stopabul). I am a licensed & ordained evangelist who solely loves preaching & teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.( I am not ashamed!)God instructed me from the very beginning of my calling,(2001), that I was employed as a Kingdom associate to evangelize through preaching,rapping,theater/film & literature. I spent the first five years in ministry nurturing & sharpening the gift of preaching & teaching. In 2006 I was released to move forward in the music ministry through Gospel Rap(I assure you,I can't sing,lol.) I begin recording what was going to be my first project "Cross Words",which consisted of 17 tracks. This project eventually was shelved due to technical issues in the mixing & mastering process.(Aborted). Deflated but determined I begin working on another project "Untitled",which consisted of 15 phenomenal tracks & what I considered some of my best work to date. This project was destroyed when the engineer had his computer serviced & the hard drive got erased.Without a back-up,not even a raw copy this project was lost forever.(Miscarried)So here I was, my marriage of 10 years was coming to an end,two cd's recorded but never released. My ministry in general seemed to come to an halt. I was defeated,deflated & no longer determined.I was confused,trying to understand why would God call me into failure. Marriage had failed,ministry had failed & now my music endeavors had failed as well. I was in a bad place mentally & spirtually,I was dying inside. Then one day during a casual conversation with friend & mentor Bishop John Latta(Bizzop),as we begin sharing war stories, he reminded me that God was faithful & that It Ain't Over(title of song on Labor Pains). Those three words began to resonate in my spirit,& grew louder & louder & just like that my mission was rebirthed,my passion was reignited my vision was restored and The Labor Pains mixtape was conceived. So with the help of Quiet Storm of Studio 4013 in Greensboro NC, I was able to present to the world on Mothers Day 2011 the birth of Labor Pains. A compelling & transparent testimonial of God's grace,mercy & fulfillment of promises made! What I learned through this process is priceless, joy is the fruit of labor! Labor Pains mixtape get ur copy today at:
www.holyculture.net/blog/2011/05/1 0/free-mixtape-labor-pains-mix tape/
www.mixconnect.com/listen/Ron+ Stop-+LABOR+PAINS-mid9619
www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/view-a lbum/13508-labor-pains
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