I have to admit I was unfamiliar with Dee-1, but after reading the letter he penned to his students I went to download his Psalms of David mixtape immediately. The New Orleans emcee recently signed a deal with RCA and had this to say to his former students at Baker Middle School.
This is specifically for all the students I ever taught math, life skills, or study skills to at Baker Middle School. This is for any student I ever tutored, mentored, or held a conversation with in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or over the phone. This is for any kid who I ever coached in basketball. When I walked away from my job as a teacher it was a tough decision, but once I did it, I wanted to make sure I made it because I knew I could represent and symbolize something we rarely see where we come from. Wellโฆ
Mr Augustine made it. I just signed a major-label record deal with RCA.
Remember when Iโd be in class with my mixtapes or talking about the show I had just done, or rapping to yall (sometimes lol)? Remember me spitting 16 bars to my 4th period class when yall didnโt even believe I was a real rapper, and afterwards yall started screaming so loud that Ms. Moses came running in asking if someone was fighting? Remember me saying that I donโt curse in my music but that I refused to change or compromise just to try to โget on?โ
Well Iโm on. And I still donโt curse, lol.
My dream came true. Yours can too. But 1st you have to have a dream. Find something you love, something you can become great at, something youโre willing to do for free, just because you love it so much. Something your mom can be proud of and say โOoohhh yall look at my baby!! He/she is doing soooo well.โ Then do it. Focus on getting better and remaining positive. GRIND!!! No wait, my badโฆ.. SHUT UP AND GRIND!!! #SUAG is the new SWAG. Yep, I love all yall. I want to see yall WIN! Let my success serve as MOTIVATIONโฆ
The funny part Iโm learning about dreams is that by the time you achieve one, youโve already started dreaming bigger dreams. So keep going. Donโt stop. #MissionVisionMr. Augustine aka โDee-1โ
Dee-1’s Psalms of David II drops November 19th until then enjoy Dee-1: Psalms of David.
Shouts to 2DBZ on the heads up.