Professor Daddyo's Blog

So anyone who knows me, knows that I never owned an iPhone, until now at least. My smartphone journey (post Palm Pilot days) went from Blackberry, to the Nexus One, and top shelf Android phones right up to my love of OnePlus, starting with the OnePlus 7 Pro.

There are many reasons Android is my phone of choice. Starting with the fact that I’m a musician, and the simplicity of my phone being a external hard drive. I like Google, and enjoy the seamless integration across other devices like my tablet, and a huge plus for casting TV shows etc. with Chromecast, it just works for me. And oh yeah, these Galaxy Airbuds Live are killer.

I’m productive on Android, my Google Keep notes show up where I want them to. I collaborate with my team in Google Docs. My MAIN telephone number is a Google Voice number. I use the Gmail suite effortlessly with not only Gmail addresses, but all of my dotcom properties. Am I a Google fanboy? Probably.

When my team suggested getting new phones for team communication and collaboration for a huge project undertaking, I agreed to an iPhone (had to be the Mini for me, no way I’m walking around with 2 phablets). I also agreed because the reviews on the iPhone 12 lent to some geek curiosity overall. I’m around iPhone users all day. I blow them away with my OnePlus…..literally. Insert Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton  “Anything You Can Do” song here. My Android wins on speed, storage, and everything else but that double tap to like a message (which I shamelessly enjoy immensely on my 12 Mini, don’t judge me!).

I remember the first time I saw someone actually carrying two phones. It’s a common practice in the music business, 99% of the time two iPhones.  Mainly for the purpose of having 2 telephone numbers (something I get easily with Google Voice) and I get it. For geeks like myself, having two smartphones mean something entirely different. Well let me just speak about yours truly.

I’d describe having an Android phone and an iPhone simultaneously as having two computers with different operating systems. According to personal bent, there are obviously things one would prefer over the other. I’ve given you a taste of my Android loves, now let me tell you why I’ve added the iPhone 12 Mini to my arsenal and why I’m not removing it.

1) 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

iPhone messaging is by far my favorite messaging system so far. As tons of people are flocking to platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, third party messaging still sucks. It’s not built into the OS, and depending on an outside source to do what my messages SHOULD do is bad business. Apple got this right. I save tons of time recording video and sending MP3s to my team. In these days, speed is everything. iMessage really shines here. Android doesn’t.

2) 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

Both the output speaker for playing music and the like and the speakerphone just clearly reign supreme here. Either listening to clubhouse in the shower, or talking hands-free wherever I am, I am super duper impressed. All handsets should perform this well.

3) 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲

The brand new, Covid 19 led, billion dollar valuation platform is only available for the iPhone at the moment. Although I have heard plans of expansion to Android OS, being an early adopter on this plaform is worth all the marbles. I’ve already accomplished major deals for major projects due to Clubhouse. I’m definitely guessing waiting for the Android version would NOT have achieved such results. Clubhouse has changed/advanced my business perspective.

4) 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗱𝘀

There has yet to be (if ever!) wireless headsets with the functionality and sound of Apple Airpods. As a musician I can even do mixes on these things. They are amazing, I even use them for phone calls on my Google Voice telephone number. Yes ladies and gentlemen, I can answer calls to my Android on my iPhone using my Airpods.

I could labor on, but this is a blog post, not a book or syllabus. So the next time you see me and I have two phones, you now know why.

𝗗-𝗢

Dear Hip-Hop,

We met on a stoop years ago through Eric Tweety’s little brother.  He introduced us through a Flash tape, and you were as intriguing to me then as you are now. A lot has changed since we were first introduced.  But the things you and I have planned for the next twenty years is most exciting!

Thank you for my present album #everybodybutkrs.  Thank you for the album “The Odad, the Gun, and the Children” we will release in December of this year. And I’m Super excited for the forthcoming albums in 2016, “El Dolor de Las Calles”, “No Tablecloths”, “730crazy”, and “You Push I Shove”. You’ve been an incredible inspiration.

Yesterday, on stage at Tedx Peachtree, you really showed out.  I love explaining your history, and the lessons you can teach.  We will continue to seek opportunities to speak at schools and conferences, and continue to seek opportunities to DJ and play your music to all that would have us.

You’ve been a G Hip-Hop, and I just wanted to let you know.

Grace and Peace,

Glenn “Daddy-O” Bolton
Stetsasonic

R.I.P.

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I had a ball today exploring what technologists think of the music industry. #atlantatechvillage #musichackatl – at Atlanta Tech Village

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Most folks who follow some organized faith system (like myself) often (or at least try to) automate in times of pressure. What I simply mean is, we usually have prayers, verses, affirmations, and the like to remind us that “this too shall pass” and help us get through the days of struggle and strain. MOST times, that works. SOMETIMES, it doesn’t.

In the last two years, I have been tried beyond anything I could have conjured up in the most dramatic novel. I mean test after test, trial after trial. It’s been taxing. I can officially admit I’m tired (something I find myself saying more than any other time in my life). So close but yet so far. So close, but no cigar. However, I never see the need to quit. It never even comes up. I press on, press in, and continue, as one of my good friends likes to say.

With all these challenges going across Social Media today, I have a challenge of my own. I challenge all of you to remove the word “quit” from your vocabulary. Things might not look so swell right now. So what. This will pass like every other trial before this one. Economic struggle can be hard, but it’s not impossible, and things will look up if you do. I’m actually preaching to myself and inviting you all to listen. Thanks for your ear.

D-O

I’ve grown quite addicted to olives in my salad. – at Buckhead Neighborhood

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Good afternoon. Use this weekend to recharge your passion. – at Buckhead Neighborhood

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The best time to work! #atlanta #snowpocalypse2014

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Smart a** Sprint commercial. #NFLPlayoffs

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