Y'all know I support me some Versis (http://versis.bandcamp.com). Lil' young buck got flow... personality... and he's progressive unlike a lot of his counterparts in the recording industry who are drones to the system, spittin' constant nonsense and getting the greatest marketing pushes as if what they're talking about really needs to be heard...
This guy needs to be heard. Check out his new video and if you haven't support good music by picking up his, "iLLCANDESCENT" LP from his Bandcamp.
6.12.2011
Ryan Lucas, "The EP"
"It's been a long time, shouldn'a left you..."
I wonder how many times I'm gonna be posting that after brief hiatuses from this blog. Life is busy... constantly busy. And hectic... not even sure where the hectic-ness comes from but it's just hectic at times. So, it all adds up to me not updating this virtually unknown blog as much as I really should. Doesn't mean that I don't keep finding, posting and exposing people to new stuff; just means I'm not doing what I should be doing HERE.
That said, I def need to make mention of a new project from within my Subwoofer Science camp. Fellow MC/producer Ryan Lucas, who has been really grinding as of late, performing, touring, recording, making beats, getting songs mixed, planning, running in marathons, working out, eating healthy, etc, etc... also found time to recently drop an EP of remixes to songs that will be featured on his upcoming debut solo, "A Letter From The Chief Musician" due out later this summer. He selected six (6) tracks and remixed them on his own, adding a new flair and sound to his production style. Still has that grit that we all know and love him for; hard beats, soulful sample chops, moody basslines and lyrics to go.
Ryan definitely has a way with words... he's able to tell stories in compelling and insightful ways, able to be transparent as a young man dealing with real situations living a real life. Absolutely no gimmick in the Subwoofer Science camp; no need to be nothing but ourselves in this life and the music that reflects it. What you end up with is a true to the core, developing and progressive project that will truly bless your ears and much more in your life.
I'm really looking forward to Ryan's debut solo album. I'm featured on a couple cuts, yeah, but Ryan is definitely on another level withi this stuff. It's exciting to see him grow in all areas of his life and use his gift to spread love. He's been through a lot this past year but you wouldn't be able to tell with the projects he's releasing. Head and fist raised high, he's championing the cause of forward movement, forgiveness, faith, love, hope and triumph over all. Support this young man on his mission.
Purchase Ryan Lucas's, "The EP - A Letter From the Chief Musician":
http://ryanlucas.bandcamp.com/album/the-ep-a-letter-from-the-chief-musician
I wonder how many times I'm gonna be posting that after brief hiatuses from this blog. Life is busy... constantly busy. And hectic... not even sure where the hectic-ness comes from but it's just hectic at times. So, it all adds up to me not updating this virtually unknown blog as much as I really should. Doesn't mean that I don't keep finding, posting and exposing people to new stuff; just means I'm not doing what I should be doing HERE.
That said, I def need to make mention of a new project from within my Subwoofer Science camp. Fellow MC/producer Ryan Lucas, who has been really grinding as of late, performing, touring, recording, making beats, getting songs mixed, planning, running in marathons, working out, eating healthy, etc, etc... also found time to recently drop an EP of remixes to songs that will be featured on his upcoming debut solo, "A Letter From The Chief Musician" due out later this summer. He selected six (6) tracks and remixed them on his own, adding a new flair and sound to his production style. Still has that grit that we all know and love him for; hard beats, soulful sample chops, moody basslines and lyrics to go.
Ryan definitely has a way with words... he's able to tell stories in compelling and insightful ways, able to be transparent as a young man dealing with real situations living a real life. Absolutely no gimmick in the Subwoofer Science camp; no need to be nothing but ourselves in this life and the music that reflects it. What you end up with is a true to the core, developing and progressive project that will truly bless your ears and much more in your life.
I'm really looking forward to Ryan's debut solo album. I'm featured on a couple cuts, yeah, but Ryan is definitely on another level withi this stuff. It's exciting to see him grow in all areas of his life and use his gift to spread love. He's been through a lot this past year but you wouldn't be able to tell with the projects he's releasing. Head and fist raised high, he's championing the cause of forward movement, forgiveness, faith, love, hope and triumph over all. Support this young man on his mission.
Purchase Ryan Lucas's, "The EP - A Letter From the Chief Musician":
http://ryanlucas.bandcamp.com/album/the-ep-a-letter-from-the-chief-musician
4.05.2011
New Movement: Starving Artists Are Dead...
I met this guy named Khem Nak'hi when he was doing some work for my kid's Godmother over in the fall. I was over there to help move the furniture just in case. We chatted a little bit on his way out, turned out he was heavy into music and was about to start his own movement initiative real soon.
Months later, he would begin promoting blog posts and videos for "Starving Artists Are Dead". The whole premise is to educate up and coming artists on self-promotion, music business principles and believing in your craft, despite what the croons will tell you that you need to sound/look like. He's making an attempt at leveling the playing field that these large labels have set up for those of us that can actually make a difference.
Best description:
A movement guiding musicians to: create success driven mindsets, build their brands and fan bases, as well as discover and explore the science of money.
Check out this intro vid:
Check out Starving Artists Are Dead at http://www.starvingartistsaredead.com
You can also follow via:
Twitter: @artistsaredead
YouTube: ArtistsAreDead
Months later, he would begin promoting blog posts and videos for "Starving Artists Are Dead". The whole premise is to educate up and coming artists on self-promotion, music business principles and believing in your craft, despite what the croons will tell you that you need to sound/look like. He's making an attempt at leveling the playing field that these large labels have set up for those of us that can actually make a difference.
Best description:
A movement guiding musicians to: create success driven mindsets, build their brands and fan bases, as well as discover and explore the science of money.
Check out this intro vid:
Check out Starving Artists Are Dead at http://www.starvingartistsaredead.com
You can also follow via:
Twitter: @artistsaredead
YouTube: ArtistsAreDead
3.25.2011
3.24.2011
Sample find!!
A producer that I'm following on Facebook posted the YouTube page of one of my favorite samples from Dilla and Madlib's iconic collaboration "Champion Sound" from back in 2000. Come to find out, it's a straight jack (loop) in terms of what Madlib did to the sample, but I honestly can't blame him. It sounds just THAT dope as is.
Here's the YouTube vid with the original recording:
I was gonna post the resulting song that came from this original sample but those that know, already know. I don't have to say nuf'n...
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