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[deathrespect]

( OOC: example of samatoki rapping/singing a bit in a solo song and rapping with his division. )

I need some music therapy.

( Samatoki has a cigarette hanging out of his mouth; he lights it and pulls it out after an inhale. He had a conversation that sparked some thinking.

Even though he was kidding about the rap battle thing, he thinks having some kind of show or gathering of musicians might be nice. )

I used to rap with my division back in Yokohama. Part of it was survival and necessity, but part of it was just dope to do with my homies. Miss it.

( He takes another drag. )

I can sing too, if there's anyone who doesn't vibe with rap as much. I just wanna jam. Don't know if there's anyone out there much inclined like that, but I wanted to put the call out there either way.

Anyway, hit me back if you wanna jam.

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[laminae]

i can play the flute
and i'm learning guitar
i used to do the rapping thing but i'm not so great at it anymore

[deathrespect]

There's a surprising amount of flute players here.
If you want I'd be down to see what we can come up with.

Why not anymore though?

[laminae]

really?
hey that'd be cool, i'd be down too!

uh i'm just not good at it anymore
it's not an easy thing to do y'know?

[deathrespect]

I'll keep you posted if I figure out where a bunch of people can get together like this, hah.

Yeah, I got you.

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[chickenchoicejudy]

[Ryan looks thrilled. He pops up with a red electric guitar on his shoulder and a big excited grin on his face.]

I always wanna jam. And dude, rap if you wanna rap! I can roll with it! It'll probably sound sick mixing genres together and messing around.

[Because ultimately that's what jam sessions are for - messing around.]

I'm Ryan Akagi - one half of Chicken Choice Judy!

[deathrespect]

Fuck yeah, dude. I didn't think anyone would take me up on this.

Interesting group name, hah. Mine was Mad Trigger Crew.

( He switches track: )

I'm trying to figure out how to organize something like this. Used to just grab my homies and get it going whenever.

[chickenchoicejudy]

Nice! Solid name right there.

And I mean, you could always still do that? That's all you really need to make a jam session happen. I was busking in Cellar Door the other day and no one stopped me so I'm pretty sure you could get something informal going like, wherever.

[deathrespect]

Thanks, man.

Yeah, yeah. I'm definitely gonna soon. Got quite a mix so far.

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[royalfling]

You rap?

[ Oh, boy, someone's excited. He claps his hands together. You may ask, then who is holding the Omni? It's his raccoon. Roll with it. ]

Oh, that's awesome! I sing, I'd love to jam with you. I've never jammed before! This is so exciting!

Oh, you know I'm putting together a theater? Or a performance space, really. If you ever want to perform, let me know!

[deathrespect]

Yup. I'm pretty good.

( He's all grins too, even perking up at the mention of the performance space. )

Yo, awesome, I'm down as fuck. I think I might get some of y'all together at my place or something for a jam session, if you'd be down.

[royalfling]

I'd love to hear you! Do you know Lil Nas X? He's my favorite rapper. Well, he's a rapper and a singer, and just a wonderful performer.

[ Wu fell deeply in love with Lil Nas X after being exposed to him in Deerington, roll with it. ]

I would be very, very down. Count me in!

[deathrespect]

I'm unfamiliar, but if you got recs I'd like to hear. I didn't have access to music in the last place.

( This is exciting! But he's a bit muted in his excitement, only grinning and nodding. )

Nice. I'll keep you posted when I figure this shit out, hah.

[hauntedsavior]

You already know I fuck around with bass.
I could probably lay down something for you to jam over once I get my hands on one.
Hell, I probably have a quarter inch jack somewhere on my body, I can use myself as an amp.

[deathrespect]

Hah. Hell yeah I'd be glad to have you.
Not sure how to procure everything needed though, but I'll look into that.

[hauntedsavior]

We'll figure it out.
I hear you can play acoustic bass, too?
Or, like. I could learn to play guitar, I fuckin' guess.

[deathrespect]

It's all strings, you'll figure it out.

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[onebadapple]

Well, I don't know what wrapping up things or making jam has to do with singing, but I'd be happy to sing with you!

[deathrespect]

( Oh jeez. He chuckles a bit; she must be from somewhere without his brand of music. )

Rapping is a kind of music. Jamming is just when people get together to mess around with music, see what happens, y'know?

[onebadapple]

[To put it mildly, yes.]

Oh! I've never heard of that kind of music before! I would love to listen to you rap! I bet you're a wonderful singer!

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[chenqing_player]

I'm not sure exactly what a rap battle is...and I don't know about singing but I do play the flute. Might not be the same kind of...jam...that you were looking for but it is good to know who else might be musically inclined.

[deathrespect]

There's more'a us than I thought there'd be in a place like this.

( Samatoki seems satisfied and happy about this. )

Rap battles are just a test of your flow and ability to come up with rhymes on the spot. I'm game for whatever, though.

[chenqing_player]

I do know how to play different songs on the spot. I'd be interested in watching...or listening..to one of your rap battles.

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[loveandduty]

Well I can sing pretty well. I mean it's not anything to brag about, but we could duet if needed.

[Once she figures out her blood powers are actually connected to emotions and singing sh ewill 100% take full advantage of that one.]

[deathrespect]

Dope. I'm hype there's so many musically inclined folks here.

I'm trying to figure out where to get together for this kind'a thing. If you have any ideas.

[loveandduty]

How many have you met so far?

As for how. Usually best if someone arranges a time and place and then let people know on this? That might work.