Back to the basics...

Time for things to slow down and get back into perspective. My life has been overwhelming. I chose to drink everyday to numb the pain of my fears. I am not perfect, even though it seems like things are shiny on the outside. I apologize to those I have hurt in the meantime. I'm sorry.

We are only what our thoughts make us up to be...

As I prepare to go back in the studio...I have been pouring out my heart and soul to deliver the greatest material possible. Searching deep within my power and wisdom to gain insight on becoming the greatest artist to ever walk the planet. I have found my calling and I will leave a legacy that will last for generations to come. As my spiritual counselor gave me his blessing, freedom rang throughout my soul.

God, I shall you put you first and let you guide me on this remarkable journey...

I ask you to place God first and he shall guide you on your journey as well...

Lets make history.

Aloha,

Abel G.

Poetry...

I need to stay strong, even though I feel weak.
My soul confused every time I speak.
Prevail, never falter. Far from harms way, I give you shelter.
My mind asks for peace.
Settle down everything will be okay, I will keep you from harms way.

No matter the situation arising, just breath. As we shall fear no man, we shall fear not death, nor shall we fear, fear itself.

I admit at times, I am insecure. I am only a human being with an everlasting soul. I do my best to look beyond my mistakes and find exodus in the unknown. Secluded from the pain I have experienced in my life, my new adventure begins.

The past has shaped me who I am today. I cannot lie as if I am some immortal being untarnished from the pain. Nor can I acknowledge to be the happiest soul from the joy.

I can only be me.

I give my all to share my message...and create a history of my work for the generations to follow and live by when I am gone.


Aloha,

Abel G.

Stay true to yourself...

Reality check-in from my world...The question I ponder upon lately...

What do children aspire to these days?

It is my opinion...that there isn't too much to believe in anymore. Role models seem to fall off the face of the earth...TMZ is scaring people in the spotlight away...I MEAN WTF...

I just don't see too much good and positive examples out there anymore for us to be proud of, except for the ones we set for our own...This is solely my opinion.

I will make this promise to you...I will set an excellent example for the times and generations that lie ahead. I will do my best to change the world with my music and leave a lasting legacy, that of an icon...who will always be remembered.

This is my message to you...

Do your best to set a positive example for those around you and the people you encounter throughout your life...people will always remember you for that...and you can walk away knowing you did the best you could...

Aloha Sunday,

Abel

All or nothing...

I am the type of person who gets over things very quickly when someone does me wrong. Throughout my life, I have realized people tend to make the same mistakes twice. Usually proving themselves as untrustworthy.

Not that I am perfect and I am sure that I have made the same mistakes...but I do not repeat the same mistakes knowing the consequences...

Life is all about improving, learning all the information that's out there and doing everything humanly possible before you die. Remember that is solely my opinion...

These are some of the basic principals I try and live by continually, day in and day out...I mean why not try and do it all while you got the chance.

I have never truly betrayed anyone in my life...

I am a great guy and will confidently boast about myself when it comes to character...

I let my actions do my speaking...why speak of something unless your already doing it...

I do my best to weed out the bad people...but nonetheless people still let you down. Its like my father told as a child, "Son, you will have a only a few true friends in life that you can count on one hand."

I have a lot of great acquaintances and business relationships, but a few genuine friendships with people I can trust with my life.

Money, greed, sex, drugs, betrayal, jail, scandal, infidelity, power, jealousy, and robbery are all examples of some the reasons why I have parted ways with many of the scandalous people in my life. None of those examples lead to anything good...the first half my 20's were a rapid path of self destruction.

Wherever it is you are in your life right now, take a moment to consider who you may be hurting and turn to your true friends when you need a place to go...and if you struggle with that and all else fails...turn to the music...

Aloha Friday,

Abel

Let it burn...

The pages of my past, burn into ashes irrelevant to the situation at hand. Progress has been made spiritually and every moment...is relatively a new moment.

Appreciation for life is at an all time high and honestly it shows...

Lately, I have experienced various prejudices while staying in Newport Beach...

I really stand out living here to be honest with you...that is why is chose to move back to this beautiful city, besides the beautiful women, good waves, peaceful vibes and great opportunity...its heaven.

However, some people cannot see beyond the color of my skin. I remember experiencing this while living here in early 2000's, while going to University Ca, Irvine. I worked as a server at The Rusty Pelican, a very nice, upscale seafood restaurant, right on the water in Newport Beach. I remember at times when some ignorant people would assume I did not speak English and were shocked this Mexican young man was in charge of their dining experience...trust me it was a humbling experience to know people were not afraid to distinguish color and class in a public restaurant...interesting...talk about class...

Fast forward years later...I am on my beach cruiser, cruising the boardwalk....keep in mind, I'm dark skinned, wearing diamond earrings and a Louis Vuitton belt...I stand out, not by choice, I'm just being me.
As I am passing several people, I hear a man say...

"how does that wetback have diamond earrings, who is he fooling..."

The insecure side of me is telling me to turn around and kick this guys ass...

The Mature side of me is telling me, its not your fault, keep cruising...

So I continue my journey and smile...its obvious...ignorant people see me as a threat...I take it as a compliment. Can't ignore reality nonetheless.

I guess it is my fault for seeing things the way I do...I'm only human...

Were all one kine...the human kine

Aloha Hump Day,

Abel

I appreciate all of the support...this one's for you...

First off,

Thank you for your continued support over the years. I am glad to finally have the foundation I need to get to where I am trying to go, because where I am right now is where I am supposed to be. I can remember as if it was today when I had my first show, the first time I recorded, the first hip hop event I put on in Oxnard, house parties, collaborating, etc...

Now, I am coordinating music videos, working with the best in the music industry, the legendary Ronnie King is my producer, I am a recording artist signed to Wright Records Inc. a label with Universal distribution and a deep rooted foundation in the music industry...I have it all...

I live a simple life with my dog Tahoe...I have no choice but to live that way...it keeps me inspired to do what I love...I have had a hard time holding down a stable job since I have finished college in 2003. In all honesty, music had always been my Plan B....because I wanted to prove going to college was a good choice and that it would have opened doors for me as expected. I would have never expected anything less.

Everything happens for a reason, that is what makes my music flooded with soul...because it is all I know. The timing could not have been any better for the doors of opportunity to open from the hard work I put in. I realize, I am going to have to accept the fact I went to school for the experience and the knowledge. Regardless of how hard I studied and how good my resume was, my bachelors degree did not open the doors I thought it would, it was my genuine character...creative mind...and most of all...people enjoy my music...

I want my life and my music to inspire the world one person at a time...

Aloha Monday, Make it a great week...remember I am on your side...


Abel G.

You get what you pay for...

Feeling refreshed on the experiences that flood my life daily. It is a great feeling knowing that I am finally doing what feels right...I get the opportunity to do what I love...telling stories through music.

Today I set new expectations for myself. Quality over quantity. But, how do you know what quality is unless you have had quantity? That has been my motto for over 15 years.

Quantity = showing versatility and consistently producing

Quality = producing precise perfection consistently

For some reason, I have always felt that I needed to show quantity as a sufficient value relative to the situation at hand...

For instance, I have more songs than you...
Now I have made a commitment to quality material...

Like the saying 'you get what you pay for...'

I most definitely aim to please my audience beyond extraordinary...

Time to raise my expectations...I dedicate myself to be the best at what I do...

Aloha Friday,

Abel

Communication is the key to success

In order for us to get what we want, we have to communicate our needs to the universe. The universe will respond accordingly. You want love. Give love. You want drama. Give drama.

It is the Law of Attraction...

Communication wonders are important in getting your perspective heard. Its like writing a song...
How are people going to understand my side of the story? Have I painted a picture for you to vision what exactly is the topic at hand? Am I making sense to the person I am speaking to?

It is a great way to keep your character sharp. People will pay attention when you speak and respect your opinion. Improvement of communication skills will attract the type of people you want in your life. Maintaining a positive attitude plays a major role overall.

I do my best to communicate my needs to get what I need to live a simple life...

Be easy...

Aloha,

Abel G.

Btw...Don't trip on the chick...she looks hot with the megaphone

Make it look easy...

Moving through like a high speed freight train...We are on the go...Rapidly moving towards our destination...doing everything we can to make it the greatest destination possible to satisfy our needs and desires...

Proper sleep, focus, determination, dedication and persistence keeps me going strong...I have worked towards building a solid foundation at the grass roots and my team has nonetheless prevailed during obstacles...

We strive for perfection regardless of our flaws and make life look easy...because that's just what we do.

In relation to yourself, I am sure you have the greatest mindset and capability to do just as well... or even better...

Just Make life look easy...

Aloha,

Abel

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The Next Chapter In My Life

A life so remarkable...an opportunity to tell my story...a story of perseverance, determination, struggle, relationships, love and broken hearts leading to eternal happiness and peace through music...

It was my dream to tell stories and now it is my reality...Thank you

It is my pleasure to provide you with the best music experience you'll ever encounter...

I have a lot of work to do, being the perfectionist I am...I appreciate you being part of this journey...lets show the world what were made of...because this music is apart of you as much as it is apart of me...

Aloha Tuesday

Abel

PS. keep listening to the music...every hit counts...brick by brick

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Aloha Monday...I change with the Tides

As the tides change, so do I. Doing my best to adapt to the given circumstances of life's situations. Things can't always be perfect. Without struggle, where is the success?

Everything we have experienced in our life, has led us to this moment, Right Now. Take a moment and conceptualize this. Flash flood yourself with all the experiences you have encountered and let reality set in. Right here, Right now.

Whether you are at work, home, on your phone, etc...take a moment to appreciate your struggles, your pain, your joy and all the love you have experienced throughout your life. No one is an exception to this rule. So don't be quick to think you have it worse than the entire world. Trust me, we have all felt that way at one point in life. Maybe you feel that way now? What are you going to do to change those feelings?

Honestly, the only thing going on in the world, is what is going on in the world...
Nothing more...
I did not mean to disturb your mental image of your life, but we must be able to differentiate what is going on real world...from what is going on in our minds.

Our minds can be our own worst enemy...we need to understand how to shut it down to envision the beauty of life before our eyes...
Thank you for stopping by,

Abel

Time to move on and let go...

The new adventure has officially begun...I no longer have time for negative energy, doubts, regrets, etc.

Some people just don't know when to stop. I have my mind made up, this is what I choose to do. I have only one life to live in this body, til my soul moves on to the next. I have to do what I know in my mind is right. I'm sorry that this bothers you, but its time to move on. There is no "what ifs" anymore. I have proved what I needed to prove, my talents and abilities. Now its time to showcase my story to the world. Tell it like it needs to be told. If you tell it right, they will listen to you with their undivided attention...

I want to give my fellow people a reason to get inspired to do what it is that they feel is their true calling. I have realized my true calling in life...to inspire the world beyond anything that anyone has ever done in history...bold statement that I am willing to live with.

Why are you here?

Aloha Hump Day,

Abel

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A place to call home...

I find peace within my music...times when the spirits are in control...I let go and say what just comes out...I always wondered if I was in control at that point...Peace and harmony is what I feel...that's when I know the music is right...

We all need a comfort zone...inner peace...like the sound of waves crashing on the shores of paradise...Coronas & Limes...beach chairs and good company...

Close your eyes for a moment and take in the surroundings...let your senses do the examining...how do you feel...???

Music is meditation for my soul...it rises with the sun...burns with the sunset...floats with the stars at night and leaves foot prints on the moon...

I am on the eternal path...



Aloha,

Abel

Relativity & True Friends

The first thing I read today when I opened this Sunday's newspaper...Unemployment Rate Hits Highest Since 1983...WOW...Sounds Exactly like my latest hit single "High Tide." Its an amazing feeling to know that Sunday Daily Newspapers throughout the country just plugged the lyrics to my song. To be able to walk in the studio on Thursday and have my song mentioned in every single newspaper across the country by Sunday...that is amazing...its only the truth...my life, relative to your life and the vivid world upon us.

Very proud...More music on the way...

The type of person I strive to be...

Surprise birthday party in San Diego for one of my great friend's Rusty Friesen...

Living in Newport Beach, I am a good hour away. Another mutual friend was supposed to drive us, but that never happened. I would have just driven myself, but my transportation has been unreliable...new radiator, etc. etc...still overheats.

So with no reliable means of transportation, I do my best to temporarily fix the overheating problem. I get ready...San Diego, here I come, with my puppy Tahoe of course.
15 minutes on the Toll Road (Freeway you pay for)...I'm showing my new song to the toll booth lady, she is jamming to the song, I smell coolant burning...situation looks nil. Now at this point I need to just go back home.
So I Turn around...pay toll again...10 minutes later, a lot of smoke is coming from the hood, etc. etc....
I pull over finally & text everyone that I am not going to make it...so bummed...I was looking forward to a great night...great friends and performing High Tide.

But then I realized, wow...Great friends are hard to come by and I know my True Friends would have gone all out for me in the same fashion.

I am more than just a great musician, I am a great person & friend.

Aloha Sunday,

Get Inspired

Abel

Spread the word ASAP about High Tide

The Ultimate Experience...

My experience in the studio...

Emotionally draining...needless to say, I held nothing back.

I feel at peace for once in my life...the ups & downs...highs and lows... victory...perseverance...everything it ever took to get here...alive and well Right Now!!!


We have all experienced this and I am no exception. I feel like an artist with a giant canvas, who has been here to expose the realities of the world, relative to me and you. As an artist and musician, I want to give you the best musical experience ever imagined. That is why you are here, right now, reading this...because I have touched you one way or another. My brothers and sisters, we must love one another...work hard and do our best to survive while things get tough. Because no matter how you live or where you live, make sure to remind yourself that there are a lot of people who have it worse off than you.

That is my vision...better times...good times...& beautiful music to enjoy your life with...

Aloha,

Abel

Keep it fresh baby...

Somehow we always feel as good we look...so stay fresh...

I'm not implying a materialistic attitude. You don't have to be rich to have style. Depending on what you call riches anyway...Nonetheless my people, always keep it fresh...you never know who is taking notice. That beautiful woman you have been trying to meet, the people in charge of hiring you at your next job, your family, etc., etc.

I'm just saying, stay on your A game all the time. You can enjoy life and maintain a sharp attitude. Its all about perspective, the way you look at things...I am not perfect, I just do my best to do what is right. We can't control every situation, but as long as your confident and on your A game, I'm sure you can't go wrong.

The weather is so funky, the sunset was amazing this evening...best of both worlds...
The moon on one side of the sky and the blazing sun in the other...completing the universe...


Aloha Tuesday, bring on Wednesday...

Abel Gigz