2,000 SONGS RELEASED IN 2023 THUS FAR

Milestone reached. 2,001 songs to be exact. I am, and forever will be grateful, for this wonderful opportunity that God has bestowed upon me; for all of my fans. I greatly appreciate, each and every single one of you. This means everything. I will be at the recording studio in a few hours. I will record today's album. I had decided, to make every album past this last one; a pure celebration.

The last three albums were all one concept. They were recorded in a full NFT sequence. The first was THE RETURN OF KOBE. This album was the most emotional of the three. It details my day to day. or step by step into me; becoming a recording artist. The second is THE RISE OF KOBE BRYANT. This has more zest. It was more fitting to be in the series to discuss the now, of my day to day journey. I am negotiating an opportunity with a major record label.

The third, and final installment is GIGI B. Dedicated to my Godson Dillon, whom passed away at the age of 7. And Gigi Bryant; #2. It was to commemorate the last seven songs, in honor of Dillon. They both died in the same mountain in Malibu, Ca. Dillon passed away in a car crash at Point Magu rock in 2013. He would have been 17 this December.

Thank you Dillon & Gigi.

I started to combine many things. Inside each album, I used the real estate, inside its own digital display, to showcase the song count; for my career. This way my fans would always know, how hard I had been working for them; each year. As the countdown began, towards the last few albums; this one was special.

I did a bonus track. I wanted to also reflect on Kobe. And as a way to tie each album in; I released it with 8 songs. By today's industry standards; 7 songs together is now considered an album. I have made it a point to record at least one album, and an additional single, as a bonus track in the end. A one plus one structure. Later today, and I soon as I publish this; I will record my next album with 8 songs.

I like to record 24 records per day. I have used for example 12 in the day time, followed by 12 later in that day. When I record an album with 7 songs, I am inclined to record two albums of 14 new songs, in total. But, since I push myself, to 8 per album; 16 is my new 24. Or, let's say three albums of 8 songs; when ever possible.

I know it is technical in a sense. I admit, I am very technical in all that I do. But, it is a standard that I have established for myself. Today is another regular day at the office. It is raining super hard. The atmosphere is similar to London, in the UK. To me, it provides the opportunity to meditate and search deep within myself.

I challenge myself; actively, every single day. In all things that I do. It is my Black Mamba mentality. I push myself to the extreme in Music, Life and in all of my Business ventures. I have a deep sense of peace inside, even when things are challenging. For me, these projects are my way to show the world that I am at the highest; elite level of my art.

I set records for Guiness, as of 2021. I had my best year in 2022. I decided then and there, that I would not attempt to brake, my own records. It would take away from that amazing accomplishment. I did 2,600 songs in 2022. The next milestone for me, naturally be surpassing that figure. Maybe 3,000. But I prayed on it and opted against it.

My music is very natural. When I feel it in my heart; I record music. When I don't, I do not force or abuse; my gift. My talents, are God given, in my own personal belief. So I allow things to flow. The recording studio is my Zen mode. This is my peaceful sanctuary. I go there to paint my own masterpiece theater. I go to the studio to create my art. I am forever inspired. And I can tap into all of my emotions. If I want to create a love song; I create a love song without any limitations.

I did a great activity with my entire staff and team. I went over the initial parts of the Kanye West recording contract. I decided right then and there, that the industry is not for me. I will remain in the music business; forever. NFT technology, and my ownership of Polygon, is all that I will ever need. If and when I secure a deal, it will be in the form of a joint venture with an investment firm, such as BlackRock or BlackStone. I need nothing from a record label.

In a sense, there is no need to create new records, for the major three record labels. And then releasing them, through their systems or pipelines. I can just finance the releases of my own records, isolating the payments of royalties to all the production team, by placing all of their rights in a trust fund; accessible to them at any time. Once they are fully registered, they will reap all of the benefits, from the fruits of their labor.

My catalog will generate all of the money it needs to, for all eternity. I can manage all that deals with the use of each master recording. I can use my investment revenue to promote each already prepared composition. And with a portion of the initial income, launch my worldwide tours, and release all new projects; at any moments notice.

The following 20 albums or so, once this is accomplished, will all become feature length films in, and during the same process. In other words; the dream has already come true. Of course, when Guinness verifies my records; the entire universe will reach out to me; directly. Multi-million dollar opportunities galore, for all endorsements etc. This is besides, all of the opportunities I intend to explore myself. Music is the main platform for my products, services, franchises and brand. I am in full control, as I have procured full rights and full ownership; of all of my shit.

It is mine. All mine. Forever.

This is an all new approach. All of the hard work has already started to pay off. There is no other decision to be made. The world has become both my center stage and my distribution center. My only goal is complete fulfillment. The rest is automation. With this new found knowledge and complete understanding, my approach has completely changed. This has changed everything.

After all, it is, and always has been a matter of time.

So what it next? The new album.

"Once you reach your dreams, the hardwork; really starts".

-Jonathan Marte Pena.