I know exactly what you’ve been wondering to yourself. “Where the hell has Vybe been?”, “How come he’s on Twitter and Facebook regularly but there’s much less updates on his Official Blog?”, and my personal favourite, “Where’s the new music?”. Well, I’m happy to formally announce that my little hiatus is over (obviously – since you’re reading this lol), and this blog post contains the answers to all these questions and more (well more or less) in this blog post. Read on to get the scoop, as I tackle the burning questions one by one.

Okay, so the hard truth on my recent whereabouts is not that easy to explain, but to sum it up in one sentence, it comes down to this simple statement: “Sometimes we need to take a step back in order to take two steps forward.”

In this case, I do humbly apologize for not blogging on MistaVybeWorld.com as often as we all would like. I know.. I’ve said that before, but in this instance, I’ll confess that the cause wasn’t just the usual “I’m busy” situation. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always busy, but in this case, there was a lot more than just hectic scheduling going on. The truth is, I have been on a major journey of self-exploration, soul searching and re-evaluating my life, creatively and otherwise.

I haven’t stopped learning, reading and expanding my mind though, as those who follow the “tumblings” INSIDE MY HEAD (shameless self plug) will know. If you missed out on the opportunity to explore what goes on Inside My Head before this, STOP “STICKING” (Trini slang for wasting time lol)! *annoyed face* Head over to http://InsideMyHead.MistaVybeWorld.com (or just click on the INSIDE MY HEAD tab, right under this website’s header) RIGHT NOW to catch up on all the random stuff that has caught my mind’s eye.

As you can see via INSIDE MY HEAD, within the last few months I have re-ignited (and in some cases re-discovered) my passion for various aspects of art, fashion, design (interior, exterior and artistic in nature), all things tech-related and expensive toys. (Speaking of which, have you seen the Strand Craft 122 Super-Yacht, or the pimped out Helicopter yet? Just click INSIDE MY HEAD, scroll down and click NEXT PAGE until you find those *wink*).

I will admit however, that the creative side of my brain was challenged and a bit troubled. Being an artist for a living is challenging, nerve wracking, frustrating, and even depressing at times. When you have dreams as big as I do, sometimes you get frustrated that you can’t just manifest all your goals at once, rapidly. The great thing about life, however, is that every day is a new day and a new chance to live your dreams.

As my Manager, business partner, right hand and closest trusted friend Joanne (AKA Focused Diva) said to me recently: “What do we do when we don’t have the resources we WANT at our disposal? We work with what we DO have – which is our creativity – and find new ways to get things done”.

That was some of the best advice I’ve ever received (thanks cuzzy!), and I advise anyone out there who is creative and going through a tough time manifesting their dreams to thoroughly heed those words, because they saved my life (creatively that is lol).

Anyway, let’s get to the bottom line. I was frustrated and stressed creatively and writer’s block was kicking my ass, but that is done now. Thanks to everyone who sent me positive energy or inadvertently offered wisdom or support. Thanks to all the fans who never waver in their appreciation for what I do. You all are the reason I’m still here doing what I was born to do, which is create.

Special thanks to my fam – Joanne, Jester, Doc JonesHD and Cerise Fairfax (special mention to De La Vega as well) – for not only being there to support me personally, but inspiring me with your relentless hustle. You guys are my rock!

Most of all thanks to God, The Universe or whatever name you give to the amazing Force that shapes all things. God is good – I have a new direction, renewed faith now and a burning desire to create once again!

Oh, and speaking of creating, you’ll be happy to know I just released a BRAND NEW sweet Soca track for St. Lucia Carnival 2010 which will be posted here on MistaVybeWorld.com on Thursday (June 10, 2010). Needless to say you need to check back for that one. *wink*

That little Soca ditty is just the tip of the iceberg. I have a feeling that St. Lucia single is going to be the last Soca track you hear from me for a little while. Why? Simply, because I have been limiting myself for too long. In this life the only thing holding us back is OURSELVES, and I will no longer be content to think small. So, look out for BIG THINGS from yours truly! I can’t get into the details of the whole project, but I can tell you this:  Get ready for Mista Vybe 2.0! A very important UPGRADE is coming… and that’s all I can say for the moment.

Remember that word – UPGRADE – you’re going to be hearing it quite a bit from here on. Trust me, in time it will all make sense lol.

In the meantime,  keep checking MistaVybeWorld.com for more regular blog updates, starting tomorrow with a tribute to my brother in music, Sheldon “$hel $hok” Benjamin, since tomorrow (Wednesday June 9, 2009) marks a full year since he passed away. (RIP Sheldon!)

After that, you’ll be hearing about much more things I’ve got in the works, including joining me on my journey back into PRODUCING MUSIC (in addition to writing and performing, of course), more on my AMAZING new musical project… shucks, lets just says there’s PLENTY more to come and leave it at that for now, shall we?

In closing, I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to say THANK YOU to every single person that reads my blog, listens to my music, follows me on Twitter, keeps up with me on Facebook, has passed through my Myspace page… hell, anyone that appreciates what I do. I love you all for for supporting me thus far and I look forward to your continued support (jeez I sound like a politician, right lol).

God bless you ALL. (Yes, I’m talking to you too. Yeah, you. The one reading this blog post! lol)

So there you have it. As I said earlier, I had to take ONE STEP BACK and get myself together. Now I hope you will join me so we can take these next TWO STEPS FORWARD together.

That’s it for the time being. Mista Vybe OUT (for now)!

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