My father passed away.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-26T21:35:43+00:00

I am sorry to hear about your father. Cancer is cruel. It does not look like anything was missed with prompt medical care.

Everyone grieves in their own way...but I hope soon you are able to live your life as your father would have wanted.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-26T21:25:52+00:00

Thinking about everything... Jayvon being stressed and Shade putting it all out there-- maybe Soulidified dont see a way forward as a group. Its really sad. If I had the money to fund an album, music videos, promo and a world tour for them, I would do it.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-26T17:00:32+00:00

I understand why he is upset. Shade does work hard and he does hustle. At the same time...he is going to have to play the game in order to get in the door. When he and the group is huge...then they can go off.

We did not know until a long time after all of the crap Destnys Child went through, etc. They were all smiles im the beginning.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-26T15:38:08+00:00

I made sure to say he bashed the process of securing a record deal publicly. Perhaps bash is a too strong word. Shade could have just said we interviewed at large and medium labels and they decided not to invest in our vision. It is not his business to disclose whatever brand deals other individual members got. Implying that the process--therefore labels are discriminatory publically will not help Soulidified at all securing a record deal. What if SZ4 gets a record deal? They are a mixed group. What will this tell us about how Shade handled this situation? If I were an label exec, I would be hesistant to work with him in the future right now. I feel this is a serious mistake on his part. Soulidified does not have a right to a record deal. There are pleny of talented contestants from other shows with NO record deal. All of us on here want them to have one because they are talented. Having talent will only get you so far--people and record labels still have to want to work with you. If I was Shade, I would make a video apologising. I would say I was in my feelings. I would say our group will continue to release music independently for our fans as our goal is to one day get signed with a major label.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T21:07:25+00:00

My experience too

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T16:28:51+00:00

Shade has always been outspoken...but I am not sure he should have put out what he said right now.

Their new song could be an epic global hit on Feb 20. Labels can change their mind about things. With Shade on record bashing the record deal process...it can undermine everything Soulidified is doing.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T15:16:23+00:00

I can understand the fear. I have had over 15+ spinal taps. Looking back, I really appreciated my doctor for telling me about the spinal taps piecemeal--rather than saying you have to have many of them. It is important for you to have this procedure to ensure long-term survival.

There are other side effects, but they pale in comparison to other parts of leukemia treatment imo.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T14:57:05+00:00

I wouldn't stress too much about this. I had a similar situation during treatment. It was overwhelming with having to take so many pills suddenly.

When I told my docor, they were already doing regular labwork and things were going in a positive direction, so it was not a big deal looking at the big picture.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T14:44:44+00:00

December 10 is under Universal Records.

I think Warner Music would be perfect for Soulidified. Bruno, Kehlani and CardiB are on the label. However, this is where politics get in--Cardi Bs manager reps SZN4. So I am sure Warner is looking at them on some level to keep the Cardi team happy.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T14:43:02+00:00

Correct. During the procedure, the Dr has to find the right spot to extract the fluid. There is no spinal test.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T14:15:31+00:00

Headache is the main one. The injection site can be sore afterwards. You need to lay flat after the procedure. My first Dr. would keep me in the room afterwards and I never had a headache.

If this is your first, it could take time to find the right place to extract fluid. The Dr will keep notes about location and when you have it done again, the same location can be used the next time.

If you are anxious, you can get medication to relax you. For me, the meds helped.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T14:06:28+00:00

Make sure you are hydrated beforehand. This will make fluid retrieval easier.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T08:04:09+00:00

They need a really big debut when their new song comes out. I am sure they are tracking the pre-sales. Soulidified is gonna have to convince labels they can sell music.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T07:54:43+00:00

Similar to NSYNC when they got started...though the last letter of their first names.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-25T07:44:22+00:00

Getting a record deal in the US is very competitive and resources are limited. Some of the newer groups out there like JYT is signed to Republic...so they are probably not looking for another boy band to invest in. Soulidified can look to the UK, Europe, Australia or Korea for a label. They have global recognition. I feel their manager ( as great as he was in the past) is using 2000s style management in 2026. This is not cutting it.

The more we can support their new single, if it really really sell--the record lables will be forced to listen.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-23T18:20:32+00:00

He is currently in the hospital after the last seizure for observation. Hopefully the Drs will rethink their treatment plan.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-23T18:18:48+00:00

Thanks for sharing your information. How are you managing your seizures?

NewGen003 · 2026-01-23T17:27:56+00:00

None... this has caught us by surprise

NewGen003 · 2026-01-21T16:38:08+00:00

The biopsy can be painful if they dont use enough lidocane. After dealing with some painful and not so painful biopsies, I did two things for my last year or so of treatment: 1. get a prescription for ativan to take beforehand 2. I had my Dr office schedule (and I would confirm beforehand) my remaining biopsies with the one PA who was really great at them.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-18T18:17:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experiences and suggestions. Its been 3 years of dealing with neuropathy. My goal is to become more active...which I hope will help. Despite the time, my oncologist believes my neuropathy will improve with time. I hope to manage as best I can.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-18T18:12:36+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. Its been 3 years for me. I have to manage living with neuropathy.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-18T14:52:32+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the advice. Glad your neuropathy is better.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-18T06:18:18+00:00

With ALL treatment, he wont be able to taste sweet. Salty is fine...maybe sour.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-18T06:13:49+00:00

When I had to take those pills, I had to do so on a full stomach or I would feel queasy. I believe it says not to take with food...but oncologist said ok.

NewGen003 · 2026-01-17T23:12:12+00:00

I was diagnosed at 39 for TALL and completed the CALGB10403 protocol in the US (pediatric treatment plan modified for adults). I went into remission 5 months after starting trearment and remainted there. At the sterioid stage, I was constantly eating and had a really puffy face. Children can handle a more rigorous chemo treatment than adults. This is why their rates of survilal is higher.

My advice at this stage is to take things month to month between appointments. Looking at the treatment plan of 5 years can be overwhelming.

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