William Donald Freeman Sr
1.6.1947 – 12.27.2008
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Big Don is finally at rest. The service was beautiful and well attended. My dad was truely someone special. I decided to speak during the remarks and it had to be one of the toughest things I have ever done in my life. I’ve rocked so many stages in my short career as a musician but this time was very different. I got up and tried to keep my composure but even with the assistance of the notes typed in my sidekick (me and that phone *SMH* lol) i just couldn’t get it all out. I got the majority of it out tho. and thats what matters.
the linked song is from the long awaited ‘reiteration’ lp. its a pretty personal song dedicated to my family. i’ve always had a problem being really personal on songs and this was really an exercise in breaking that. the second verse is about my dad, i wrote it around the time my dad initially got diagnosed with cancer and ended up rewriting and rerecording it a short while after. (the original beat for the song ended up as the song ‘raw life’ on the album connected by the foreign exchange, im not mad about that at all. maybe ill post the demo up one day… probably not lol) i let the whole family hear it and they all loved it, dad included. He was very supportive of my decision to pursue music and loved when id call and tell him the tour stories.
and incase you were wondering reiteration is still coming, still produced by entirely by von pea and still dope as hell. just not first anymore, ill talk more about that later when i finally decide to discuss don cusack. for now just enjoy the music..
Filed under: bigger than hip hop, donwill, my life | Tagged: donwill, von pea
This is beautiful dedication, and def a dope song.
i agree… beautiful
[...] While this isn’t another cut off his upcoming Don Cusack In High Fidelity it is from Reiteration, an album produced solely by Von Pea and dedicated to his family. My condolences go out to Don, who lost his father December 27th. Spotted at his crib. [...]
Condolences to u & your fam Don
[...] While this isn’t another cut off his upcoming Don Cusack In High Fidelity it is from Reiteration, an album produced solely by Von Pea and dedicated to his family. My condolences go out to Don, who lost his father December 27th. Spotted at his crib. [...]
Condolences to you and your fam, man…
It’s dope that your father approved of the joint, and I look forward to listening to it later.
Stay strong, chief.
you and your family are in my prayers, Don. thanks for sharing this.
damn son!
sucks!
next free drink is on me!
great song. looking forward to the new stuff. thanks!
[...] Donwill is doin his thang over some production from his homey Von Pea on the track “Star.” Some REAL music right here… Dedicated to his family… Real music from an authentic artist making quality hip-hop music… Hit his blog for the full details. [...]
star is dope, don. i dig the heatwave sample and the way u incorporated ur nieces @ the end of the joint. i can’t wait to hear more music from the lessondary in 09. my thoughts are w/ ur fam.
This is the truth, fam. Shit’s got me reflectin’ on my uncle and shit.
nice, thanks for sharing and opening up to us. may he rest in peace.
Sorry for your lost.
Take Care.
Josie Stingray.
pea, thank you for sharing what’s been going on with you, your family, and the music.
thoughts go out to you, and your family.
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that was really nice. i see your nieces take after their uncle laughing on records
My thoughts go out to you and yours…
Yo..Don..wanted to drop in…send my love to the family.
Zip.
I *heart* this song!