ONLY YOU - New Music Single and Video

Happy Valentines to everyone out there. This is a special day to celebrate with the one you love. So today we celebrate and we make sure that we treat everyday as Valentines day with the one we love. NOT JUST ONE DAY!!! But everyday. We have to take advantage of having someone in our life. People come and go so let's celebrate each other everyday, every hour, every minute, every second,. To top this Valentine Day off I give you this amazing video Directed by Bobby James, who as we know is my producer. Vision Music Presents "Only You" the Official Video. And as a bonus for you all because I love ya'll so much you can download this son for free and share with the one you love and your friends and family. Happy Valentines to all!!!!!!!!!!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!!

Ok where do I start!!!!!! As you all can see I was blessed with the opportunity to become a featured artist on InnerTube tv a new YouTUBE news magazine!!! I have also been interviewed and I am so excited for you guys to read the interview in it's entirety.

It was time for us at Vision Music to film a video for the "I HOPE YOU LOVE ME" Album.

Carlton started to create these ideas that were amazing!!! I am always just like, 'Man lets roll!!!' This Video is so awesome in my opinion because it's just about someone who is making things happen and along the way GOOD LUCK finds him!!! OHHHHHH!!!!!!! and don't forget the LOVE!! It may be LOVE as in a relationship (Finding The One) or LOVE with someone being there for you.




I am very proud of this Video!!!! Shout to Carlton Mackey who is a genius!!! Bobby James who produced the music. My Man John Roberson who came home and came through!!!!! Richard the "Flower Man" and also the Beautiful Maribel Velasquez. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Enjoy this video and share it with the world!!!!!!!!

Fresh Out the Box

As you can see we just got our physical copies of the album "I HOPE YOU LOVE ME". This is a beautiful moment for me and my whole team and everyone who supports me. We are still sending 10 AUTOGRAPHED COPIES of the album to the next 10 people who becomes a fan on my Joshua Watkins fan page on facebook!!!!! For this process to go easier, send me your mailing address to my email introducingjoshua@gmail.com so we can get you these Hot cakes ASAP!!! lol.

Also I want to give a couple of beautiful shout outs. Shout out to DatPiff.com "I HOPE YOU LOVE ME" is on their website. If you don't have the album make sure you hurry over to there site and download!!! Quickly!!! Also Much love to the Mackey's; Carlton, Kari, and Isaiah!!!! Isaiah has just turned ONE MONTH and I am so glad and honored to be apart of this family!!!! And from the bottom of my heart thank you to everyone who has and who supports me!!!! I really do thank you!!!!! Every comment and every "Like" on Facebook I get is meaningful to me and that is no HYPE I mean it!!!! Thank You!!!

DOWNLOAD ALBUM FREE TODAY - I HOPE YOU LOVE ME

Hello World,
It's very nice to meet ya.
I brought these flowers for you...
a Southern way to greet you.



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I HOPE YOU LOVE ME by Joshua Watkins
-an emerging Atlanta Independent Artist blending elements of Hip-Hop, Indie Rock, Pop, and Electronic Music to create a refreshing new sound.

Featuring Music by Ratatat, Nosaj Thing, Just Plain Ant, Pearl Taylor's Grandbaby, and VISION Music's Own Bobby James.

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Executive Producer: Carlton Mackey

Love Like This (Single) - Free Download

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Love Like This - Single

Beat Produced by Nosaj Thing
www.nosajthing.com
(the producer who brought you Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon)

Photography and Design by Carlton Mackey
www.mytruevision.com

Music and Lyrics by Joshua Watkins
www.joshuawatkins.net

I HOPE YOU LOVE ME
Mixtape Nov 9

I Just Hope You Love Me

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I am Joshua Watkins. We've obviously been set up to go out on this blind date.

I'll bring the music. You just bring your ear.

We don't know each other, and I have no idea how this is going to turn out.

I just hope you love me.

Sincerely,
JOSHUA WATKINS
www.joshuawatkins.net

I'M SO SUNNY!

Alright I know it's been awhile but for good reason. I have been working hard on this new installment of music for you all. This is the second single to the RATATAT Remixes Vol 2.5

This is new for me and I am loving every moment of it. I pray you guys will do the same. Enjoy. Ratatat remixes vol.2.5 coming real soon!!!!


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http://www.introducingjoshua.blogspot.com
adapted by carlton mackey for vision philms

TAKE ME AWAY

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Well...how do I start this?

I had a conversation with my Mentor Carlton Mackey. He told me, "In life we are all searching for the same things. Sometimes it seems as if we are all on the same path and are all stuck on the freeway in traffic. But there comes a time when you should take that conscience effort to get off the nearest exit and take an alternate route. Sometimes you have to take the SIDE STREETS!!!!!"

That conversation changed my life forever. I started seeing Hip Hop not as just a bunch of rappers. I began to see music so differently. I saw myself as being so different.

So I have been inspired to do this different type of music that I probably would have not done if I never had this conversation. I would love to present you with this new music, with this new experience, with this new sound, with this new me!!!!!!

*This music was recorded to the Original music of RATATAT. This was done as a fan tribute and not as disrespect to the original recording. It is not officially endorsed by RATATAT
...but if yall (RATATAT) get wind of this...holla at your boy!

TAKE ME AWAY - RATATAT & JOSHUA

LET THE (NEW) JOURNEY BEGIN

I am working on some new music and it is different than anything I have ever done I am proud to present this to the world. I am all for trying new things and expressing my way differently than I have in the past. I pray after this you all will TAKE ME AWAY and I will be in constant conversation as one of your favorite new artists. GET READY 4.2.10!!!!

TODAY...WE DEFINE FRESH

Finally!!!!

You all have seen the cover image for DEFINITION OF FRESH from the photo shoot by International Photographer Loni Shick. Now I present to the world "The Making and Behind the Scenes Video of DEFINITION OF FRESH by Carlton Mackey of Vision Philms.

You get the inside scoop to both my and Loni's thoughts as we reflect on the day of the photo shoot and collaborating with each other. Be prepared to see FRESH in a brand new way defined like no other.

...and as I said several posts ago, your support means so much to me. After you enjoy the video, be sure to download the EXCLUSIVE track DEFINITION OF FRESH (DOF) for FREE!



See the Full Gallery of Images from the Definition of Fresh photo shoot on the website of International Female Hip Hop Photographer Loni Schick on her Website. Be sure to check out her blog - CUPCAKES AND MIXTAPES - to hear her reflections of the day.

SO (ROBIN) HOOD!

Lately me and Carlton Mackey aka Pearl Taylor's Grandbaby have been on the grind. Recently, we met a young gentleman by the name of Colin Baylor. We met him one day while I was performing at Wonder Root. He is a electronic producer and we have been in discussions more future collaborations. These are some photos of Myself and Carlton Mackey in the studio with Colin Baylor for a track titled "Robin Hood" We are really pushing this music and bringing new music to the masses. Enjoy the photos. Robin Hood Track coming Soon!!!

EVERY DAY IS A BLUR!

Everyday is a Blur!!! Man we are already in February. Time waits for no one. A lot of things have been going on. I have been blessed and now have a You Tube Channel. You can check it out it at http://www.youtube.com/introducingjoshua

I am so excited about this. I have a new video that is an Exclusive on my channel it's titled Say What's Real off of the Drake So Far Gone Retakes EP that I did. Download here for free if you haven't yet downloaded it. This song really just embodies me as a whole as far as my artistry and my life. Like I said Everyday is a Blur!!!

If You Can do a lot in a day do it. And surround yourself with people who are trying to do the same. I am trying new things to better myself as an artist. This year will be a great one!!! Big Things in the next few months!!! Stay Tuned!

New DRAKE SO FAR GONE RETAKES (EP)

Well everyone I told you guys that I had somethings brewing up...and finally here it is.
The Drake So Far Gone Retakes!!!!!

What started out as one song I just wanted to rap on has evolved into this whole body of work.

Shout out to Drake and the whole October's Very Own Crew, Carlton Mackey (You know We Major), and my new good friend Elle Aye. Their Music, Photography, and Friendship has been truly inspiring to me.
Click to get a FREE DOWNLOAD!!!!!
or listen and download below

Enjoy!!!
Stay Tuned
...ay, yo Drake....get at me!

Download the entire album and get bonus track featuring Alicia Keys!

DRAKE Retakes - Ignant Shit Feat. JOSHUA - ATL Remix

DRAKE Retakes - So Far Gone - The Calm Feat. JOSHUA

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
706 Views (and counting) in 6 days! Thank you world for the reception.

THE DRAKE RETAKES
-retakes of So Far Gone Hits by Drake Featuring Atlanta's Best New Unsigned Independent Hip Hop Artist -JOSHUA.

Video chopped, edited, and screwed by Carlton Mackey for VISION Philms.

This the RETAKE OF THE CALM.


Don't Miss the Retake of IGNANT S@#T (Coming Up Next!!!)

Retakes from the award winning Debut Album So Far Gone by Drake Featuring Atlanta's Best New Underground Hip Hop Artist - JOSHUA.
*Cover art graphic design remastered by Carlton Mackey.
*Original Video footage from Forever and Successful remixed and chopped by Carlton Mackey for Vision Philms - http://www.visionphilms.blogspot.com
*Retakes of Unstoppable and The Calm from So Far Gone performed by Joshua.
*Girl with Balloon image adapted from the original work of the world famous inspiring graffiti artist Banksy - http://www.banksy.co.uk/

DRAKE Retakes - So Far Gone - Unstoppable Feat. JOSHUA

I try my best to find music to inspire me and of recent I have been inspired by Canadian Rapper Drake. His music is so well thought out and it has inspired me to approach music in a whole different way. One of the tracks is "Unstoppable" by Drake off of the So Far Gone Mixtape.

I shot this to Carlton Mackey and he loved it. He conceptualized the video this DOPE remaster of the So Far Gone Album Cover!!!
This is just one track and video of "The Retake" sessions of songs I have been doing. There is more to come. Just Wait!

Shout out to Drake and October's Very Own!
Enjoy!!!

***Don't Miss THE RETAKE OF THE CALM

Retakes from the award winning Debut Album So Far Gone by Drake Featuring Atlanta's Best New Underground Hip Hop Artist - JOSHUA.
*Cover art graphic design remastered by Carlton Mackey.
*Original Video footage from Forever and Successful remixed and chopped by Carlton Mackey for Vision Philms - http://www.visionphilms.blogspot.com
*Retakes of Unstoppable and The Calm from So Far Gone performed by Joshua.
*Girl with Balloon image adapted from the original work of the world famous inspiring graffiti artist Banksy - http://www.banksy.co.uk/

GREAT DAY...NEW MUSIC!

Today is another great day. I work very close with and communicate daily with Carlton Mackey. Everyone who follows me kind of have a idea of who he is.

This Is My Brother, My Friend, and My Mentor. He has been a constant source of inspiration and today he is dropping his album titled "Things My Grandma Taught Me"

Take a journey into the mind of one of the most gifted and talented artist I know. Click Here to Listen and also Download for FREE or listen below!

Thank You and Enjoy!!!!!

TODAY IS THE DAY

The wait is over. Today is the Day I drop the Chasing Dreams EP.

I started this process with just trying to get in touch with Carlton Mackey, take a few pictures, and hook up my myspace page. That's it. My mind was very limited at the time. I had one song at the time, Pavement Dreams. I didn't even know this world of bloggers even existed.
In four months, though my life has really changed for the best. It has all happened really fast, and I don't see it slowing down anytime soon.

I went from one song, to making a video, to opening up for a True and Real Hip Hop group(Shout out to Collective Efforts), to blogging, to meeting special people like you all -people who have not only inspired me to chase my dreams but helped me believe in my self.

My Confidence was not and my music was not on this level four months ago. Thank you so much for believing, listening, and following me as WE Chase our Dreams TOGETHER.

Today I'm not just dropping any old album. This is my life. These are my feelings -my thoughts. I cried making this album; I prayed writing these lyrics. I feel like through the process of making this album, I found myself...who I really am. I believe it will reflect, and you will hear it in my music.

I'm So Grateful. I like to thank all of my blog followers and ones who came to my blog and made comments. To Carlton Mackey who has believed in me since day one and took time out to do every thing he has done. I thank God for him because without him I would probably still be struggling as a artist rhyming about designer jeans and Air Jordans. LOL. So thank you my Brother. I want to thank God for blessing me with this gift of translating my feelings, my life, my dreams into words people can appreciate. And keeping me alive and sane to see this day. Everything happens for a reason.

I am Joshua Watkins. I am Chasing My Dreams. I Make Music To Help You Chase Yours.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD JOSHUA - CHASING DREAMS EP

Chasing Dreams Part TWO

As I approach the end of the recording of the Chasing Dreams EP, I came across this great beat produced by Dot Rotten out of the UK. When I first started listening to this beat it made me feel like I was at a extreme pinnacle point in my life. It was no looking back everything you have dreamed is right on the other side and you can let others and your self stop you or you can just keep pushing because it's there waiting for you. I am so excited, and so scared at the same time. I know things won't be the same. To be honest things haven't been the same for a while now. As always I sent this song to my partner in crime Carlton Mackey of VISION PHILMS and he flipped out after one listen. He began to conceptualize a video for this song and completed it today. I love it.
This is for all of us as we chase our dreams. We're in this together!!!!. Enjoy!!!

...to be continued

New Music - CHASING DREAMS - The Title Track

It feels great to get a chance to speak on My title track "CHASING DREAMS" for the CHASING DREAMS EP that I am cooking up. It will be coming out real soon!!!

For those who were tuned into WMRE with host DJ BLK Orpheus, the album was slated to come out this month. It's, unfortunately, been pushed back to a later date. I will keep every one informed when it is coming out. I apologize for that.

I am really excited to share this track though. First I put my heart into this track. I do all of them, but this one is special because I produced the track, wrote the lyrics, mixed and mastered, and arranged everything. It's not a Kanye West Beat or Timberland, but this song is the epitome of what I mean when I say Chasing Dreams. If by any crazy chance you have any problems listening to the track in the player at the top left of this page, you can download CHASING DREAMS right here. Enjoy!!!