Date Night

     Last night we began recording "Date Night" featuring Uncle Earl and Nika Douglas. The moment I heard the track from producer JMyth back in October when I was beat shopping I knew this would be a special song. He titled the track "Stepping 80's" on sound cloud. It was one of his earliest tracks that had been on the market for some years. As you know I love unconventional tracks that your average rapper can not or will not attempt to rhyme to. I'm constantly looking for outside the box tracks with a unique sound when I am beat shopping. Needless to say the "Stepping 80's" track grabbed me and would not let go. To me it has an 80's Michael Jackson type feel with a driving kick on every down beat, synthesizers, and a plethora of keyboard arpeggios. It makes me envision someone playing a keytar on stage.

     

It wasn't to long after hearing the track for the first time that the Holy Spirit gave me an idea to do a song called "Date Night". However, he still hadn't given me the way my delivery would be on it. He did put a vision in my mind to do a music video with ballroom dancing, with a couple in the story line. He also told me to make it a singing duet exchange between a male and female vocalist. I'm positive that you will enjoy the smooth vocals of Uncle Earl and Nika Douglas on this song. The track literally places you in a romantic trance. It will be sure to get you in the mood for romance for years to come. I can picture people listening to it as they get ready for their Friday night date or jamming it on the way to their date holding hands. The song will make you think of that special someone in your life no matter how long or short you have been together. I'm a romantic brother so I really enjoyed creating this song.

     From the moment I heard the beat I had big plans for "Date Night". I plan to do a music video for this one and release it as the single that precedes the full "Fresh Manna" album. For some reason I love to do things that are uncommon. Most rappers ,with the exception of one particular main stream one, would release their hypest quote un quote turn up song as their single. While I understand why most take this approach I choose to put the ladies first. I'm a gentlemen and as a gentlemen I feel that it is always important to cater to women. I am also aware that most of my biggest supporters in my music career are women. At least they are the vocals ones about it. So to all the women who enjoy my music take this song as a token of my appreciation to you. I hope you like it.

     To the men that support me I appreciate you as well. I made this song for you to. We need more clean romantic songs that we can play to aid in our approaches at romance to make our lady feel special and set the mood. Like I wrote in the song "Whatever you did to get her... you have to do that to keep her..." always remember that. Never stop dating your girlfriend or your wife no matter how long yall been together. It will keep the spark alive in your relationship and keep things fresh, new and exciting. That lets just chill at the house and watch a movie stuff ain't gonna cut it. That is cool sometimes, but women like to have an excuse to dress up. Ask any of them. They like to look nice. So take them to more places than just Chili's  and the movies. That gets old and redundant quick. If you need some ideas get at me on my websites contact link . I'll be very happy to give you some advice.

     

     

     Here are a few nice date night ideas. Take your lady dancing or to a dance class. Women love to dance. I understand most guys don't like to do it. I don't really like to dance either unless I'm on stage or doing a line dance in a party setting but I'll do it for my lady. Take her to a concert, the symphony, or the opera. Take her to a play or a comedy show. You could also take her to a jazz club or a lounge somewhere where yall can hear some good music being played by a live band or sung. They have Christian clubs you can attend as well. I know in Houston we have two. One is called The Difference. Its open every other Sunday Night. They also have the Z lounge I believe this one is open once a month.You could also take her to a poetry lounge to hear some spoken word. Yall could attend church together or concerts at church or church musicals, and church banquets. Take your lady on a dinner cruise. If you are going to take your significant other to a dinner take her to a nice dinner where they have a dress code at a place like Eddie V's, Vic and Anthony's Steak House or McCormicks. A 5 star place where you have to make a reservation to dine. Make sure you prepared to pay about $150 for yall dinner and tip though. You can also cook a candle lit dinner for your lady where you ask her to dress up, and you wear a suit. You could play soft love songs while yall eat and talk by the candle light. She'll love that!

     

     On a casual tip you can have a picnic together either at the beach or in the park. You could attend those free concerts and plays they have in the park. In Houston they have them at Miller Outdoor Theater. Yall could attend a sporting event together. Make sure she likes sports though and make sure it's for a sport she likes not just stuff you like. If you stay in a nice neighborhood that's safe you can go for a walk in your neighborhood by the lake. You could have a gym date where you workout together. Go to the pool hall, Dave and Busters or bowling. The list goes on. My point is date your women forever. There is no excuse not to. There are lots of things you can do. Keep things exciting.


     When the song drops I hope you enjoy it. I pray it encourages lots of dates and holy romance. Like I say in the song "Holy Romance Essential my love for you is spirit lead". Your love should be spirit lead and holy romance is essential to the success of your relationship. When your wife plays this song in the house where you can hear it take the hint and take her out. Just a heads up this will probably end up happening. My girlfriend told me it would lol. Be Blessed! I look forward to talking with you next post. Always Remember the Righteous In Faith InCrease Abundantly and every Christian is RIFICA because every Christian should be Righteous In Faith InCreasing Abundantly. Its not about me.

-RIF

Here is the link to the new single it's finally done! Enjoy http://www.amazon.com/Date-Night-feat-Uncle-Douglas/dp/B00YE9Q462

Updates

     First off all glory go to God none to me. It's been a long while since I've had a chance to talk to you. It has been about a year or two since I used to send out my quarterly emails to RIFICA supporters like yourself. Now I'm back doing it in the form of a blog. I hope you have been doing well and experiencing Gods favor on your life. We have to realize if we have our health that is a blessing in itself that alot of people do not get to enjoy. Amen.

     Hopefully you have had a chance to check out my new website http://rifica.net . Everything you want to know about me can and will be found there. The website has been getting great feedback. If there is anything not on the website that you would like to see please don't hesitate to click the contact link and let me know. All of my music is available on the site. Even hard copies of my very first CD "Motivation" from 2005. I was in college when I made that album so it deals with a lot of the things that young adults have to deal with on a college campus. I put it on here because although it may not be my best work I know that people like to go back and check out the early stuff from artist they enjoy.

     As you know I'm currently working on my 3rd album "Fresh Manna". That is why I chose the title pic that you see in the left corner of this post. The album is coming along nicely. With every song recorded I realize why God put it in my heart to title the album this. When I tell people the title they are always very intrigued. The album is called "Fresh Manna" for 2 reasons. I wanted to give my listeners a fresh new sound and approach in Holy Hip Hop. God told me to go ahead and do all of the musical ideas that he has given me through the years. He instructed me not to wait until a later date. The most important reason the album is titled "Fresh Manna" if because of the fresh word and ministry that will go forth on this album. There are alot of things that have not really been addressed in the body of Christ. Mainly because a lot of the new things were not around when the Bible was written. For instance the internet , and social media will be addressed heavily on this album. I chose to write songs about the big 3, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Facebook features Educator, and DJ 1 God. There is a song called "Download" that is a rave track featuring DJ Nonchalant on the 1's and 2's and Rev. Rob. Another song on the album that deals with the current times is an alternative rock/ pop track called "Popularity Contest". Just like with my other 4 musical projects you can expect there to be diverse music on the album that has something for every demographic to enjoy. I even do some trap which I really don't like to do.

     Other featured artist on this project include Poetic Prophet, Living Epistle, Trinity, Immortal, Flash, Donovan Charles, Briana Amor, Uncle Earl, and Riley Music Nation. I'm very excited about the cypher that will be on the project. It's to an unconventional beat that you wouldn't expect one to rap to but I guarantee it will be enjoyable. It will take you back to a classic movie with an all star cast in the 80's all while giving God GLORY .

     If the Lord says the same I hope to have a listening party to choose what tracks will make the album. I also would like to have an album release party for this album which is something I've never done before. This is a very busy time in my life. I love putting out quality music for you so its worth it!

     While the album is in the mixing and mastering phases I also plan to work on and finally release a music video for "Gospel Step". It will happen in the name of Jesus. There will be lots of music videos in the future for songs from "Fresh Manna". I already have several ideas brewing for songs from the album currently.

     Until next time I pray that you experience Gods best in your life, and for your life. Always remember the Righteous In Faith InCrease Abundantly. Every Christian is RIFICA because every Christian should be Righteous In Faith InCreasing Abundantly. Its not about me.


-RIF