Tag Archives: 2011

BILLY DREASE IN TRAFFIC

At the Top of the Year, kicking it off with me being a featured artist in the first 2011 issue of the sleek, opulent and upscale magazine, “Traffic.” Check it out at Talking Leaves, Borders and/or Premiere Gourmet. Read HERE.

Through the years, I’ve heard many people refer to me as a Renaissance Man; one of many trades, roles and talents and interestingly enough I’m multi-tasking as I write this post. I’m in the kitchen with the laptop sitting on the counter aside bowls, knives and fruit ready to be chopped for the first breakfast of 2011. Being a dad and husband has always come first and it’s the job that I love most above any of the art, music and entertainment things that I’m involved in, so cooking and preparing food is my pleasure. My wife and I have also taken on our first major remodeling project of the year as I’m wearing dusty clothes from the demolition in our bathroom which has been underway for the past few days. So, in typical BDW fashion, the number of irons in the fire hasn’t decreased in the least bit.

Last year was a blast, given the back to back successes of “Shut the Gate,” “Just Doin’ It” and “Run” plus the “Run – Remix,” cumulatively boosting the Youtube stats to more than 1.6 million views of my top videos combined. Many thanks in part to the DTR45 staff, Tone X, Kate and Dom and friends.


DAY 2 GRAMMY CHASE: THE ODDS

Day 2 of researching on how to accomplish what would seem to be “impossible,” the Grammy nomination in 2011. Luck happens to some, but why depend on luck when efficient work ethic, diligence, networking and focus are much more rewarding. What’s earned is just and deserved.  So here are the stats:

In this Corner: BILLY DREASE WILLIAMS

  • 2009 Best Hip Hop Act Artvoice Best of Buffalo Award winner, 2009 Best Solo Performer Buffalo Spree Best of WNY Award winner
  • Buffalo native weighing in at 2000 lbs, standing at 300 ft and 2 inches
  • Emcee, Writer, Author and Producer
  • Multi-talented Visual and Musical Artist

In the Opposing Corner:

  • 308 Million citizens in the US (6.8 Billion in the World)
  • 62 Million amateur musicians
  • 161, 000 professional and employed musicians
  • 15,000 Grammy Submissions
  • 150+ judges
  • 110 Grammy Categories (31 Fields)

Just watch the MAGIC begin! Think I’m crazy?? GOOD!!!