I personally want to thank all the countless wonderful beautiful ladies of Rock and HipHop . Without your added flavor and flair the music videos, photo shoots and album covers just would have been quite the same without you . The models that can stand the test of time truly show their strength and tenacity. Let it be know that some of the artist you assisted were remembered because YOU was that chick in the VIDEO or the ALBUM cover. Many artist have had the choice to use the same lady or make a series like Aerosmith did with Alicia Silverstone or Puff Daddy did with—
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Never let it go without your appreciation known the ladies have held these artist down since before TV; but TV has allowed some of you to prosper and make major career moves. There will always be another pretty face—sometimes to many to count— just make sure your hustle is tru to you and youll sure to go far… I appreciate you NEEDLE&GROOVE
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We are a Sheffield band named Silent Sundays! The band formed in mid 2006 after trying many different line-ups until we found a comfortable line-up and an always positive atmosphere. We are a 4-Piece band, and have a wide variety in the styles of music that we play. We play a mixture of covers and originals which range between punk, rock and indie. With a Lead guitarist and Drummer into some of the more heavier genres, our music includes fast solos, fast rhythms, Strong and rhythmic drumming and some awesome fills. Also on the lighter side, the band has a bassist and rhythm guitarist into lighter, more indie style music, giving songs a nice melodic feeling with some chords new to the guitaring world, fast chord changes, funky bass riffs and clever chord structures. With Dave as our lead vocalist and Tray and Tom as back-up vocalists, our vocal range is almost endless, so we like to include clever and melodic vocal parts, with some strong vocal parts for all 3 of the
vocalists. We are now doing any gigs that are available around the UK, so if you want to book us, call Tray on 07912617761 or Tom on 07933316523, or just message us on this site or our myspace, which is http://www.myspace.com/silentsundays. The E.P is now available and we are in currently back in the studio recording our 10track album. Songs on the album include: Never Mind My Angel Thin Black Jeans... and more. The band write songs together, and all have there own inputs on each songs, which is our favourite way to do it. We have made it through to the National Finals of the GBOB competition! Thanks to everyone who came to support us at The Plug Now we need you to come support us at a famous venue, Birmingham Town Hall, where the likes of The Beatles have played!
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Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Phoenix Jones is an accomplished emcee as well as a dope producer. Already with one ug classic under his belt (Prince of Thieves), he is now working on his new cd, There Can Only Be One. Telakinetic Recordz was founded by Ryan "Phoenix Jones" Harris in 1998 as a method of producing quality Hip Hop music under one banner. Since its conception, Phoenix has recruited 9 MCs and 1 R&B artist, all who have realized the potential of a united effort. Team Tech (as it is affectionately known) is not just another sub-par label. C.E.O Phoenix Jones is the great-nephew of one of the music industrys most legendary black producers, Henry Allen of the Cotillion Records (Atlantic) Imprint. I was really young when I first got exposed to my Uncles greatness, says Jones. I still remember my family bumping Perfect Combination by Johnny Gill & Stacey Lattisaw, then finding out it was all him. From a young age, Phoenix wished to follow in Allens footsteps. How can you deny the talent of the man who discovered Luther Vandross? says Jones With his Uncles drive under his belt, Phoenix feels that now is the opportunity to re-establish Cleveland as a dominating force in Hip Hop. We see the game so clearly
because Clevelanders listen to East, West, Midwest, & Southern Hip Hop. says Jones. Seeing the importance of the mixtape DJ in todays Hip Hop game, Telakinetic Recordz sided with Freakshow Entertainment DJ G Spot to further fortify the movement. With G Spot winning the 2003 Scene Award, plus rocking Club Moda, I knew this was the perfect DJ for Telakinetic to do business with. says Jones.With the promotional and political pieces in place, Telakinetic Recordz is poised to push its first official release Prince of Thieves by Phoenix Jones, Im following the game laid down by Jay-Z in his reasonable doubt days. recalls Phoenix. Supported by the blazing hot single Hip Hop is my Hoe, Telakinetic Recordz is making the steps from an underground label to becoming a Hip Hop staple not only in Cleveland, but across the entire United States. Were gonna keep building until little green men come to cop an album, Phoenix jokes, But seriously, our following extends from Cleveland to Washington D.C. and Lexington,
Franklin, TN—January 27, 2009- Indieheaven.com and Creative Soul announce CREATIVE HEAVEN Artist Development, Production, and Label Services New company will serve independent Christian artists providing them impeccable service and support. With the majority of the established music industry reeling from devalued music assets, a business model based on antiquated delivery mechanisms, and artists who are now in the drivers seat, two of the leading independent Christian artist resources combine to increase the quality and quantity of independent Christian music. Indieheaven.com President, Keith Mohr states, “Myself and Eric Copeland, President of Creative Soul, have seen the writing on the wall for the established music industry since the mid 90’s. Both of our companies have worked hard for years providing value and service to independent artists who are serious about their music and missions. Coming together is a logical step for our companies, birthing a wider palette of quality music from emerging artists and introducing them to a worldwide platform.” Creative Soul President, Eric Copeland states, “Many Creative Soul artists have amplified their music ministries through Indieheaven for years, and now Indieheaven artists have a way to work with myself and my team to take their music and ministry to a national audience. Many artists struggle to find their way, often times alone in their area with no one to guide them, bounce ideas off, and really IMPROVE and hone the talent God has given them. Working with a seasoned production team here in Nashville (not in some random spot around the US), we focus on developing YOUR original sound with the talent and experience of the folks here.” Mohr has interacted with thousands of independent artists through his online community, and Copeland has produced hundreds of high quality independent projects utilizing the same talent pool major labels have employed on their artists albums. Working with many independent artists over the years has earned both companies a solid reputation in the independent scene. CREATIVE HEAVEN will continue to build on their reputations, serving artists who are ministry based, with servant hearts and who do not settle for mediocrity. Interested artists can click HERE for more information. ABOUT INDIEHEAVEN Indieheaven is an independent Christian musician resource agency that provides a world class profile with unlimited content, physical and digital distribution (100% of sales going to the artist), marketing, promotion, and management services. Indieheaven also provides strong community through their IH Network. Online non-stop since 2002, Indieheaven is located in the heart of CCM, Franklin, TN. Indieheaven‘s reputation has been earned through impeccable service and attention to the needs of their members. Discover the Future of Music at: Indieheaven ABOUT CREATIVE SOUL Creative Soul has over 20 years experience in helping Christian artists produce great sounding albums, songs, and arrangements, as well as finding their true potential, calling, and the right course for their music ministry. We‘re experienced with client needs, working on a deadline, fixing problems, and providing services like MP3 demos and overnight approvals. Our producers are not just studio engineers, but amazing songwriters, arrangers, and consultants, who can help guide your project and career as you seek to grow to a new level of music and ministry. For more information, visit Creative Soul Online
Born in Cape Town, South Africa on November 26, 1976, the daughter of South African jazz musicians (her father and mother are the celebrated musicians Sathima Bea Benjamin and Abdullah Ibrahim), she studied Vocal Performance at the LaGuardia School of Music & Art before majoring in Music Business at New York University. Ibrahim initially worked under the name What? What? and joined a hip hop music group called Natural Resource in the mid1990s, along with rapper Ocean, and in 1996 they released a pair of 12-inch singles called Negro League Baseball [2] b/w "Bum Deal" b/ w "They Lied," and "Bum Deal(remix)" b/w "They Lied(remix)" b/w "I Love This World"
on their own label Makin' Records.[1] She also appeared on singles by fellow Makin' Records artists Pumpkinhead and Bad Seed, and on the O.B.S. (Original Blunted Soldiers) double 12-inch single alongside crew members Pumpkinhead, Bad Seed, and Meat-pie, and produced much of the material released on the label under the pseudonym Run Run Shaw. During this period she established strong ties with the Brooklyn Academy crew, with which she would appear throughout her career.
Natural Resource dissolved in 1998, after which Ibrahim changed her stage name from What? What? to Jean Grae, a reference to the X-Men character Jean Grey. Under her new moniker, she released her first LP—Attack of the Attacking Things—in 2002, and followed it with two more album releases over the next two years. Throughout her career she has also recorded tracks with numerous major hip hop artists, Atmosphere, The Roots, Talib Kweli, The Herbaliser, Da Beatminerz, Phonte, Mr. Len, Masta Ace, Vordul Mega, C-Rayz Walz, Mos Def, and Immortal Technique among them.
Previously signed to Babygrande Records, she signed a deal in 2005 with Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records. On 28 April 2008, Jean Grae posted a blog on her MySpace page saying goodbye to her fans. [6] She later cited disenchantment with the music industry and desire to start a family as the reasons behind the 'retirement' and said that she was working on new material and still wanted to continue in music: "You know what? I need that Grammy. I think I might be able to stop after that".[7] As of July 2008, Talib Kweli posted a blog explaining things about the album and includes the fact that she is not retiring, and encourages fans to purchase the album by "one of the last true MCs left". Grae returned to live performance later that year.[8]
Jean has recorded an unreleased album with celebrated North Carolina producer 9th Wonder, of Little Brother fame, entitled Jeanius. This unfinished record was leaked on the internet, and subsequently work was stopped on this album.[3] However, at the release party for 9th Wonder's Dream Merchant Volume 2 album she stated that Jeanius was still going to be released. This album was eventually released first through Zune Live Marketplace two weeks before its disc release on July 8, 2008.[4] The album features the track "My Story", about the abortion she had as a teenager.[5] Elsewhere, it's been reported that her proposed fourth album, provisionally titled Phoenix has gone into production. It has been reported by several camp insiders that 9th Wonder will handle the lion's share of the production duties with unknown UK producer Passion hifi and NY resident Clinikal providing a beat each.
On September 18, 2008, Jean Grae posted a Craigslist offering her creative services for $800/16 bars.[9][10] On her MySpace blog entry, she states, "I don't wanna complain anymore, I just wanna change some things about the way artists are treated and the way you guys are allowed to be involved, since it IS the digital age."[11 Albums Attack of the Attacking Things (2002) The Bootleg of the Bootleg EP (2003) This Week (2004) The Orchestral Files (2007) Jeanius with 9th Wonder (2008) The Evil Jeanius with Blue Sky Black Death (2008)
"This is Simply Nonscence" When I first noticed this kid he fooled me being in videos with the stars and then it hit me you just gotta peep them for yourself hilarious. Interview with Nonscence by $ilkUnlimited where you from
O H Ten. Cap City Boy but been EVERYWHERE how long you been rapping Is that a trick question? Who influenced you? Good music influenced me.
Can you free style? If not why? Is that another trick question?
how many songs/ cd’s have you released Man where can I start? I released alot of songs, got one album Super Saucy on iTunes and one single Cruise The World on iTunes. I have another single about to drop on iTunes called Have You Seen Her. The buzz on that record is crazy and it's only been out for a month.
how many times you been on tv Can't even count. I been on tv for music and non music related situations. I've done MTV Fight Klub, been on Starz, Local TV ect ect are you looking for a deal? Hell no. Don't like being raped. Especially with no vaseline. The only way I would do a label deal is if I had control over all my publishing and had the opportunity to negotiate my contract the way I wanted. But we all know I can file that under never especially the way the industry is now.
what made you insert yourself into industry videos? Honestly the way people are in America they won't give u recognition you deserve unless you are with the big people. Look at Em, he didn't get the respect he deserved until the Dre Situation. 50 didn't until the Em situation and so on and so forth. So what I decided to do is use my jed-i mind trick and make it happen. And by the way I am in those videos.
how many? I got about 5 or 6 videos online right now. Working on alot more.
whats next? Try to take over the world Pinky
5 yr goal? 5 years from now I'm gonna be looking back on this situation glad that I went through it.
what do you have going on in MIA? What don't I have going on in Miami is the question. Right now I'm working on music, a clothing line, branding my name and company, shows, meet and greets, hugging women and kissing babies. You kno the whole Barack Thing......
any websites?
www.myspace.com/gotsence www.youtube.com/nonsencetv yeah them asses shut down my gotsence account cus too many people liked me more than their favorite artist. $ILKUNLIMITED
Rock and roll (also known as rock ’n’ roll) is a form of music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Its roots lay mainly in rhythm and blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz. The style quickly spread to the rest of the world and developed further, leading ultimately to modern rock music. The term "rock and roll" now covers at least two different meanings, both in common usage. The American Heritage Dictionary[1] and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary[2] both define rock and roll as synonymous with rock music. Conversely, Allwords.com defines the term to refer specifically to the music of the 1950s.[3] For the purpose of differentiation, this article uses the latter definition, while the broader musical genre is discussed in the rock music article. Classic rock and roll is usually played with one or two electric guitars (one lead, one rhythm), a string bass or (after the mid1950s) an electric bass guitar, and a drum kit. In the earliest rock and roll styles of the late 1940s and early 1950s, either the piano or saxophone was often the lead instrument, but these were generally replaced or supplemented by guitar in the middle to late 1950s. The beat is essentially a boogie woogie blues rhythm with an accentuated backbeat, the latter almost always provided by a snare drum. The massive popularity and eventual worldwide view of rock and roll gave it a unique social impact. Far beyond simply a musical style, rock and roll, as seen in movies and in the new medium of television, influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. It went on to spawn various sub-genres, often without the initially characteristic backbeat, that are now more commonly called simply
Hip hop music is a music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with backing beats. Hip hop music is part of hip hop culture, which began in the Bronx, in New York City in the 1970s, predominantly among African Americans and Latino Americans.[1][2] The term rap music is often used synonymously with hip hop music. Rapping, also referred to as MCing or emceeing, is a vocal style in which the performer speaks rhythmically and in rhyme, generally to a beat, recently, however, a difference has developed between "rapping" and "MCing". "MCing" has been used to describe those artists who possess and exercise superior lyrical ability and prowess. Beats are traditionally generated from portions of other songs by a DJ, or sampled from portions of other songs by a producer, though synthesizers, drum machines, and live bands are also used, especially in newer music. Rappers may perform poetry which they have written ahead of time, or improvise rhymes on the spot with or without a beat. Though rap is usually an integral component of hip hop music, DJs sometimes perform and record alone, and many instrumental acts are also defined as hip hop. Ok there you have it the official definition of Rock and Roll and Hip Hop according to Wikipedia— which is accurate enough for me . It is fair to say that 2008 is a 1980‘s revival , everything 80‘s is ―poppin‖ back up from Lasonic Classic Boom Box which now has
now has an I-POD port a USB port and still manages to hold on to the LED‘s or THUMP LIGHTS. A lot of people like to pretend that Hip-Hop was around since the beginning of time : this is ToTallY un-true. And keeping it real most are African-Americans who act like they never used to listen to Rock. Bullshit….. Before Hip-Hop went mainstream WE BLACK FOLKS were listening to Duran Duran, Men At Work, Hall And Oats, Peter Gabriel , Phil Collins just to name a few. And some were funky enough to sneak in a hot track that we accepted like the Rock group ‗ YES‘ with Owner of a Lonely Heart and ―Falco‖ with Rock ME Amedeus……… This type of crossover was felt by early HipHop acts , as well as present day. Shit mainstream Hip-Hop owes its present day life to the merger of Rock and Hip-Hop. The breakout remake of Aerosmith Walk this Way by Run-D-MC pushed the rap group to the top of Billboard Charts and put Aerosmth on the charts. Most of the early Hip-Hop mainstream music was Rock based or infused, Run-D-MC, Beastie Boys, LLCool J—Rock the Bells and Dr. Jeykle and Mr. Hyde—A.M. PM. Was rock infused along with countless others. We as a genre, culture, and a race generally are appeased when someone of another race has a quality of music or sound WE like— like Tears for Fear—If I heard another Remix for Shout I was gonna Shout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now lets pay homage to the innovators who I can think of who really put forth a good hard azz Rock REMIX - if you can think of some I missed pleased forward to— needle.groove@yahoo.com 1. Run-D-MC & Aerosmith—Walk this way 2. Public Enemy & Anthrax3. Dem Franchise Boys & Korn— 4. Jay-Z & Linken Park 5. Biggie Smalls - Bejamins Rock Remix 6. P Diddy& Jimmy Page 7. Lil Wayne & Kevin Rudolf
Im sure there are more feel free to e-mail me . Now there seems to be an Rock Renaissance sprouting from the strumming of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band Video Games. This is truly a cross culture event in the making— 40 and over truly remember the songs, young thirty‘s know some and 20‘s remember their parents or older siblings playing the songs. But it‘s the kids that get it down the best, they grew up on video games like we grew up on GOOD music and doing chores around the house. I personally think the move is good—almost strategic, by this I mean one could argue that
that mainstream hip-hop to some degree has lost its luster and many of the artist sound the same with an exception of a hand ful. The true HIP-HOP sound has been replaced with a repetitious guttural style that does not contain content and creative verse writing. Many argue that the creativity was severely bruised when Tupac and Biggie died. But maybe just maybe the redirection back to the 80‘s through style and culture, gimmicks and bad hairdos, movie flash backs and guitar hero will inspire an 80‘s baby to truly take a objective and unselfish stab at some real Hip-Hop lyrics with a fresh throwback beat.
This proves that there will be continued collaborations and remixes with Rock . Lets face it they compliment one another like gold teeth & jehri curls, breakdancing & cardboard , bubble coats & moon boots. In closing music transcends all genres , cultures and countries, this has been eveident since the creation of the drum . Music commands attentions , soothes the souls, and motivates my movements . As long as there is Rock and Hip-Hop their will be a chance of them merging to compliment music as a whole. I for one welcome the mash-ups , remixes and collabs that are forthcoming.
Some where in the U.S. or abroad there is a rapper and a promising producer who just discovered the 808 kick-drum, a technic 1200 turntable and a MPC multi-track. Soon there will be a new wave of Hip-Hop which will fulfill the thirst of the vampire like True Hip-Hop Heads across the planet. Shout Out to—The Roots, Talib , Jean Gray, Hi-tek, Lupe , Geminii, Dax EFX, LOTUG just to name a few who are keeping it real for Hip-Hop . As for my Guitar Hero inspired youth do your thing, the current Rock Pop gene is so close to Hip-Hop is ridiculous . Artist like Creed, Coldplay, Kid Cudi, Ashor Roth , Kevin Ruldolf and One Republic have all done songs or remixes with hip hop artist.
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Hey, remember the '80's? (You don't? I barely remember them myself.) In that far off decade, we had things called "boomboxes" and "ghetto blasters" for our portable music and they played "cassette tapes". Now Lasonic brings those days back with the slightly oddly named HIGH PERFORMANCE PORTABLE MUSIC SYSTEMwhich is a boombox with an iPod dock in the middle. (Were they inspired by the Flatpack Boombox?) It also features support for USB flash drives and SD/MMC memory cards. And it weighs 15 pounds which makes it ideal for hoisting over your head in a tribute to say anything. No word on pricing yet. [Camille] HIGH PERFORMANCE PORTABLE MUSIC SYSTEM [via SciFi Tech] Like that? Read this: Mix Tape USB from Suck UK takes compilations back to the old school | Retro-fy your tunes with the Flatpack Boombox dock | Blast your sounds with the Boombox Bag
Atari Flashback By Scott Marley It started a revolution and redefined entertainment for a generation… and today, Atari proves you can go home again with its Atari® Flashback™ Classic Game Console. Coming to Europe in time for the Easter holidays, Atari Flashback is a stand-alone, plug-andplay unit filled with 20 classic Atari games, including Asteroids®, Centipede®, Breakout® and the never-before-released Saboteur™. Atari Flashback, a hybrid of the classic Atari 2600 and 7800 consoles, is modelled to resemble a smaller replica of the 7800 and plugs directly into the TV for easy access and instant gratification.
With this country being in a deficit and Stimulus money being granted why not take full advantage and help educate our youth in various ways needed. You may not be an office person but we need a street team of Ladies and Gentleman to help and did I mention we are in touch with Celebrities? It really does take a village to raise a child and we can’t do it alone nor teach young ladies to be women. Join the team at touchonline.org $ILKUNLIMITED
Take a walk with T.O.U.C.H. Inc. (Talent Outreach for Underprivileged Career Hunters) on the “Pull Up Your Pants and be a Man” Movement. Just what does “Pull Up…” mean to you? Or better yet what age are you when you stop sagging your pants? What’s your reason to broadcast to the world the color of your boxers? Are you just trying to fit in or is that your style? To each his or hers own but damn now that I’m 40 I’m seeing it in a different light. I quit saggin years ago and it made a difference on a business level, folks took me a lil more serious plus I was in Corporate America. But I was behind the scenes and I got tired of the Racial Profiling not to mention the kind of grown women not girls I liked. To know me you probably don’t look or think of me as a Role Model but what is a Role Model? I never claim to be a squeaky clean angel but I do have morals and has helped that taught the youth about Hip Hop and not Rap ect.. But that’s where T.O.U.C.H. Inc. comes in more than just another Mentoring Organization as you might think? It’s “Opportunities for Everyone” as a catalyst towards success as a chance to get in where you fit in with your skills of self taught success stories or if you have a degree; it’s a vehicle of success.