> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Praverb the Wyse: A DIY Music Writer Passes - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/praverb-the-wyse-a-diy-music-writer-passes/ - Published: 2014-10-03T14:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2014-10-03T14:00:00.000Z - Description: Earl Patrick McNease, better known as Praverb the Wyse, passed on September 17. I didn't start checking out his DIY industry blogging until this summer and I was late to. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/10/praverb-the-wyse-a-diy-music-writer-passes.html] - Author: admin - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Marketing, Social Media, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38 [![Rip-praverb](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d0767d5c970c-150wi "Rip-praverb")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d0767d5c970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com) Earl Patrick McNease, better known as Praverb the Wyse, passed on September 17\. I didn't start checking out his DIY industry blogging until this summer and I was late to the news of his passing as well. But the response on Facebook and in the hip hop press makes it clear how deeply he touched the lives of many different people. Here are a few of those responses followed by links to some of Praverb's writing for DIY musicians. **Note: A [GoFundMe](http://www.gofundme.com/enr64o?ref=hypebot.com) campaign to cover funeral costs is in progress and about halfway to goal.** Many turned to Praverb's [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/earl.mcnease) to share their memories and to connect with the family. Hip Hop DX [shared](http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30732/title.earl-patrick-praverb-the-wyse-mcnease-passes-away-fundraising-efforts-launched?ref=hypebot.com) a note from Facebook written by his wife Vanessa McNease: "I did not know the extent to which his music, mentoring, random chats, and blogging had on so many, many people. This online community was his world. I can't thank you all enough for everything, the messages, the comments, starting a funding page, the memories you shared, it has all been a blessing to us. It is an honor to see events being created to honor him and his music." **Praverb the Wyse – Stay Schemin (Freeverse) and Playlist** [Potholes In My Blog](http://potholesinmyblog.com/rest-in-peace-praverb-the-wyse-aka-earl-patrick-mcnease/?ref=hypebot.com) described Praverb's support of DIY musicians: "You see, therein lies what made Earl such an amazing person. He wasn’t doing any of this for himself, and that made it abundantly clear that this was a man who was so passionate, kind, giving, selfless. He wrote that post along with dozens more at [his own website](http://www.praverb.net/?ref=hypebot.com) and elsewhere to provide assistance to underground artists. His articles were always about putting *other* people on, whether it was [beat-makers needing tips for self-promotion](http://www.praverb.net/2014/09/promoting-beats-on-youtube.html?ref=hypebot.com) or simply rounding up [blogs he believed would post any artist’s music](http://www.praverb.net/2012/04/45-hip-hop-blogs-that-are-guaranteed-to.html?ref=hypebot.com)." And from [Kevin Nottingham](http://www.kevinnottingham.com/2014/09/17/rest-peace-praverb-wyse/?ref=hypebot.com): "Patrick was not only an artist, but a true ambassador for Hip Hop. He was extremely dedicated to helping independent artists and willing to lend a hand to anyone who asked. He routinely shared incredible advice for anyone using the DIY approach." **Praverb the Wyse: DIY Music Industry Writer** I found out about Praverb's passing from a [post at DIY Musician](http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/09/earl-patrick-praverb-wyse-mcnease-passes-away/?ref=hypebot.com). They share a list of his guest posts including three that speak directly to surviving adversity: [How to live your dream without a support system](http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/03/live-dream-without-support-system/?ref=hypebot.com) [10 ways to support your favorite artists when you’re broke](http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/07/10-ways-support-artists-broke/?ref=hypebot.com) [How to remain upbeat despite low album sales](http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/08/remain-upbeat-despite-low-album-sales/?ref=hypebot.com) And from [Praverb.net](http://www.praverb.net/?ref=hypebot.com): Series: [5 Tips for Getting Blog Coverage](http://www.praverb.net/p/5-tips-for-getting-blog-coverage.html?ref=hypebot.com) Promoting Beats on YouTube: [The Top YouTube Channels for Beatmakers](http://www.praverb.net/2014/09/promoting-beats-on-youtube.html?ref=hypebot.com) 39 Amazing Ways [to Market Your Album In a Week or Less](http://www.praverb.net/2013/08/39-amazing-ways-to-market-your-album-in.html?ref=hypebot.com) Top Hip-Hop Blogs [for Artists Without an Online Presence](http://www.praverb.net/2014/08/hip-hop-blogs-for-artists-without-online-presence.html?ref=hypebot.com) **About [Praverb the Wyse](http://www.praverb.net/p/about.html?ref=hypebot.com)** *Hypebot Senior Contributor Clyde Smith ([@fluxresearch](https://twitter.com/fluxresearch?ref=hypebot.com)) recently launched [DanceLand](http://dance.land/?ref=hypebot.com). Send news about music tech startups and services, DIY music biz and music marketing to:* clyde(at)fluxresearch(dot)com .