[Dynagroove] a HONEY of a farewell...

[Shaunna]

This week @ HONEY...the night many have been waiting for... (especially for you Nick & Chenoa)

TERRENCE PARKER

TP's spread love farewell tour

along with JORDAN 

*respond to this email by 5pm Thursday to be added to the $5 list*

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for those of you who do not know why it is his farewell...


Greetings of peace everyone!


Yes! It is true! I will soon retire from touring and having a DJ residency.
This is not a joke! This is not a mistake. After more than 20 years 
on the WHEELS OF STEEL, my DJing career is coming to a close.
I've been moving towards making this decision over the past 2 years. 
Now, I am in a place in my life where my relationship with GOD, my lovely 
wife, my gorgeous daughter, handsome newborn son, family and close friends, 
command that I pay attention to my own growth, development, and maturity. I 
imagine that I'll officially retire from DJing in 2003.  Over the past 7 years, I've traveled all over the world, DJing in more than 100 cities.  In those 7 years, I've averaged travel for a minimum of 45 weekends out of a 52 weekend year. That's a lot of time away from my family.

On July 21st of this year, I was baptized in Jesus name, and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. On that day, the old TP died, and a new TP was born. Those who know me, know that I've been on this path of righteousness for quite sometime.  I stopped smoking 12 years ago. I stopped drinking 2 years ago. I stopped cursing, swearing, and using GOD's name in vein 5 years ago. So this is nothing new. I've been religious most of my life. But now, GOD is leading me in a different direction. I plan to work heavily in the BUSINESS side of the music industry. I hope my contributions will help make a positive impact in the music industry. I'm not sure exactly how GOD plans to use me, and I am more uncertain of the new challenges I will soon face. But I know that according to Proverbs 3:5-6, I'll be just fine because I can do all things through Christ Jesus.

This is not an attempt to force my religious beliefs on anyone. GOD's love doesn't flow like that. Instead, my purpose here is to share with you the miracle in my life, and the changes that shall be proven because of it.  I'm not going to quit DJing tomorrow. I still plan to honor my commitments to DJ upcoming gigs in Iowa (USA), Germany, Japan, and other upcoming dates.  I have a request to do a 30 city tour in 2003 with the man who released the first ever house record - Mr. Jesse Saunders! I'm also hoping to do a SPREAD LOVE DJ Tour with DJ Booming B in Germany in 2003. I just wanted to put all of you on notice so it wont be a surprise to those who truly care 
about me, my music, and my endeavors. So if you see I'm coming to your city or 
town, you better make certain you're there. If not, you might miss my final DJing
performance in your area.  If the right opportunity to DJ on the radio comes along, I might strongly consider this along with having my mixes featured on the internet. 
But I am just about done with touring as a DJ, or having a residency in any 
club.  

This brings me to my next announcement . . . . . I will spin for 
another 2 weeks at Tonic on Wednesdays, and then I will end my residency there. 
The staff, and everyone there has been great!  The state of music in general has turned towards the worst!  Artist and producers are releasing horrible records, DJs who can barely spin, or  who have a limited knowledge and/or respect for music are getting paid enormously crazy amounts of money to DJ. And the masses of the people follow and worship them as if they were GOD. Back in the day, you could listen to the radio 
and hear songs about love and compassion. Now all day, everyday, major radio
plays sex theme music that 3 and 4 year babies know all the lyrics and sexual
dance steps to.  The club/party scene is ruled by drugs.  Very few people truly care about the music anymore. VERY SAD!  I'm not perfect, but I've always tried to be positive. So my advice to all of the current and future aspiring DJs, please be mindful of the music you play.  To the producers and recording artists, be mindful of the music you make.  Those youthful in mind, body, spirit, and maturity are watching you! 
Don't let money be your motivation!  DJing has been, and will always be part of me. If I never spin at another club or party again, I'll still go into my basement, and make a hot mix CD!  Music was once my life! Now, although I will always love music, GOD is my
life! The old TP had his priorities mixed up. My priorities now are in order: 

1. GOD
2. my family
3. my career
(If your HOUSE is not in order, you may want to think about it.)


I WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE INSPIRATIONAL MIX CDS, for this part of GOD's ministry.
Music is a very important part of praising the LORD. I am not against all secular music. Like you, I agree that one should not completely close one's ear to secular music, for GOD is present everywhere! One might miss out on some beautiful messages of love, hope, and inspiration if they completely turn their back on the world.  Before I got saved, I use to feel like people in the church were judging me, and looking down on me because of my DJing. Now that I'm saved, I know that people are human first, and everyone (including people in church) are going to have an opinion about you no matter what you do. The key for me is knowing that whatever I do is right with GOD first. This is all that matters to me.  So I don't want anyone to think that someone TOLD me to stop DJing in clubs and raves. I prayed about this to the LORD. I asked him to lead and guide me, so that my ways will be pleasing to him. This is what GOD laid upon my heart.  HE is going to continue my path in music, but on a much higher lever.  Far beyond my own expectations (one important thing about GOD is that in 
his word, there is no "glass ceiling").  All of these years, I have ministered to people through music. GOD wants me to continue in this. But he has a higher calling for me now. So I cannot continue in the ways of my yesterdays. Instead, I must trust in the 
LORD to see me through today, and my tomorrows. I know he doesn't want me to
completely abandon secular music. But I must be mindful of what I play, what I produce, and how I deliver it to the flock. For example, this past Wednesday (September 11th) at Club TONIC, I played "Aint No Stoppin' Us Now" by McFadden & Whitehead. This is a disco classic originally released on Philadelphia International Records in 1979.  The song "LOVE" by R&B artist Musiq is one of my more recent favorites.  However, it's hard to see how one can get positive inspiration from Nelly's "It's Hot In Here". So there has to be a proper balance, and a fine, carefully drawn 
line.  I am not giving up music or DJing completely. Although I am really moved by
Gospel Music, I really enjoy listening to all forms of music that is uplifting and positive.
I currently see myself as an INSPIRATIONAL DJ. I am one who enjoys INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC. This doesn't mean that one can only find GOD in Gospel music. After all, you can't put GOD in a box. I'm just saying that I will not be DJing, or producing music in the same manner that most people have come to know me for.  Now if someone asks me to spin at a Christian Rave, Christian Night Club (yes, there are such things), or other events which promote INSPIRATION or POSITIVITY, I will most likely say YES! But if a promoter wants me to come spin just because I've got skills, and wants me to "blow up the spot" to get the crowd hype, then my answer will be no. Those days are over. I will only "blow up the spot" for Jesus!  Back in the early days of HOUSE Music, if the music felt good to a person and they began to shout, we would say they caught the House Ghost. Now, if I DJ at an event, I want people to catch the HOLY GHOST!  I am still MAKING & PRODUCING MUSIC. In fact, I recently finished a Gospel House remix of Karen Clark Sheard's "I Wont Let Go" which is from her new CD entitled "2nd Chance" (Elektra Records). Karen was part of the internationally famous Detroit Gospel group, The Clark Sisters.  I will continue to make music, and do remixes for anything I feel is INSPIRATIONAL. In other words, you won't hear me doing a remix for Ludacris'
"Move B*#@!". However, before I was saved, I did remixes for Eminem's "Without Me". Although people at Universal Music (Eminem's MAIN distributor) told me they loved the remixes, the staff at Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records decided not to use them.  I thank GOD for that. Obviously, that was not the path GOD wanted me 
on.  Regarding touring as a DJ, spinning in clubs and raves, I just don't  feel the
enthusiasm to be in that environment anymore. This is not to put down anyone who does. In the middle of all the alcohol and drug use that goes on in these venues, I was able to be a positive "light" in the midst of "darkness". I tried my best to be someone people can look up to. I've had my moments of FALLING DOWN. Two years ago at Shake's Benefit Party @ Motor here in Detroit, I got so drunk that I had to be carried out of the club by DJ/Producer Mike Clark and driven home by DJ T.Linder and Superstar Sally (his girlfriend at that time). I had an epiphany that following morning (while feeling sick ALL DAY), and I decided not to drink ever again.  It's been two (2) years now, and I haven't had a drink since. The deepest part of that experience is knowing that GOD was with me then even though I still had not given my life to him. He kept his angels around me in the form of Mike Clark, T.Linder, Superstar Sally, Al Oldham, and others. I love each and every one of those people who helped me that night. GOD knew my heart and spared me from harm that night. Now I am saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost!  There are so many passages in throughout the Bible which speak directly to the importance of music. GOD loves to hear us sing, and watch us dance in praising him. I know that GOD put the love of music in my heart so that I can do HIS will.  Soon, I will begin to work with WDTR 90.9 FM here in Detroit. I will produce a 15 to 20 minute INSPIRATION Mix which will be broadcast on Monday 
mornings.  In other words, something positive and uplifting to start out the 
week. I  am all about doing things like this.  So when I say my DJing career is coming to a close, I'm saying that GOD is leading me in a new direction. I hope this letter, and my testimonies will give each of you a better understanding about my decision.  I want to thank all of you who have responded to me with your 
testimonies, and well wishes! Many of you say you've been inspired by me, when 
actually it is I, who have been inspired by you. The greatest gift GOD has given 
to me through DJing all over the world is learning and knowing that people everywhere are the same! We all love, we all hurt and feel pain, we all want the best for our families and friends. This was never more evident than through the experience we all shared from the tragedies of September 11th, 2001.  I want to thank all of my fans and friends throughout the world who've supported my music and my DJing throughout the years. I love you all!  THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE MANY YEARS OF LOVE & POSITIVE VIBES!

So I leave you for now with a quote from Romans 13:8 and 10, "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the
law. Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."

You can see my current DJing schedule at TPMusic.net
(if someone would be so kind to forward this message to the 313 & SERAVES lists, I would greatly appreciate it.)

May GOD's grace be upon you!

Terrence (TP) Parker

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Hope to see you all out !!

Honey is located @ Circus 6655 Santa MOnica Blvd in Hollywood Info line:  323.957.1181


 



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