Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Music
So i been thinking a lot lately about how people in the music industry work. Its really a cut throat business and anybody is willing to break your neck for their own personal gains. You need to have tough skin in this business and be prepared for anything that comes your way
Sunday, September 12, 2010
New Hed P.E.
After nearly two years of intense touring behind their seventh studio album, "New World Orphans", the self-proclaimed Leaders of the Truth Movement (HED)P.E. have set an October 26 release date for their follow-up effort, "Truth Rising".
"The title is a statement about how in these days and times, more and more hidden knowledge is coming to the surface," commented frontman Jahred. "People are becoming aware that certain truths have been hidden from the masses. The way to control the people is to control our minds, and (HED)P.E. are determined to shine a light on these secrets. 'Truth Rising' is our way of saying that nothing can stop the evolution of this planet and its inhabitants. ‘We also want to remind people not to take themselves too seriously, so there are also a couple party anthems and tracks about the power of sex on the album. I think it's important that people don't become so obsessed with the Truth Movement that they forget the most important things, which are love and life."
With the release of "Truth Rising", (HED)P.E. has its sights firmly set on the New World Order and is using its brand of hardcore to bring it down. While early (HED)P.E. albums found the band mixed up in the rock n' roll lifestyle, the group has been reborn to become the voice for a movement that empowers the youth and uncovers the seedy underbelly of current political affairs.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
My Interview with Red Vinyl Media
I conducted an interview with Red Vinyl's very own artist, Chaz Croaston AKA Pragmatic. Here it is!
What do you plan on accomplishing in the next five years with your musical career?
In the next five years I plan on hopefully being done with school. I’ve decided to go for my bachelor’s degree so it’s going to take a big longer then I had originally planned. I also hope to have my first album out with help from Red Vinyl Media and my crew from Crooked Creations. I also hope to have helped Red Vinyl establish itself as a working label for future students to learn from.
Who's your biggest influence?
Really my biggest influence is my friends, family and life in general. I have such an eclectic taste in music that it’s tough for me to pull a single artist out. I really love what Dj Quik does as far as his production and as far as hustle Tech N9ne impresses me a lot. I grew up with a mother that only listened to oldies and father that only listened to classic rock, so all that old school Motown and classic rock bands like the Eagles got there hooks in me too. I’m not ashamed to say that I can sit down and listen to classical music for hours too. One of my favorites is Sergey Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: IV. Allegro Vivace to me it just really paints a picture which is what I hope to do with my music.
When can we expect to hear new music?
Right now I’m sort of in a rebuilding stage. I have a few things I’m working on with classmate Alex Staples AKA Toxic Waste. Mostly I’m trying to focus on getting the new podcast I’m working on with Alex set to our liking and spread the word on that. I’m also pursuing opportunities with new producers daily. So if any aspiring producers out there read this and want to help me out with a track get at me. I’m also entertaining the idea of lending a verse to any project that any artist out there would like me on. On that note though I don’t really do that bubble gum rap so if you’re trying to sound like Young Money you can just leave me out of it.
What's the best advice you can give to an aspiring artist?
Stay hungry, stay humble, keep learning because you never know everything no matter what you think, be open to new ideas, don’t take criticism from any producer or engineer personal they just want you to sound your best, there is no such thing as writer’s block so keep the pen moving even if you know it’s not your best work, and don’t give up because good things come to those who want it most.
P.S. if you’re feeling down and out about your career I suggest listening to Mack 10’s Money’s Just a Touch Away featuring Gerald Levert it always perks me back up.
What do you plan on accomplishing in the next five years with your musical career?
In the next five years I plan on hopefully being done with school. I’ve decided to go for my bachelor’s degree so it’s going to take a big longer then I had originally planned. I also hope to have my first album out with help from Red Vinyl Media and my crew from Crooked Creations. I also hope to have helped Red Vinyl establish itself as a working label for future students to learn from.
Who's your biggest influence?
Really my biggest influence is my friends, family and life in general. I have such an eclectic taste in music that it’s tough for me to pull a single artist out. I really love what Dj Quik does as far as his production and as far as hustle Tech N9ne impresses me a lot. I grew up with a mother that only listened to oldies and father that only listened to classic rock, so all that old school Motown and classic rock bands like the Eagles got there hooks in me too. I’m not ashamed to say that I can sit down and listen to classical music for hours too. One of my favorites is Sergey Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27: IV. Allegro Vivace to me it just really paints a picture which is what I hope to do with my music.
When can we expect to hear new music?
Right now I’m sort of in a rebuilding stage. I have a few things I’m working on with classmate Alex Staples AKA Toxic Waste. Mostly I’m trying to focus on getting the new podcast I’m working on with Alex set to our liking and spread the word on that. I’m also pursuing opportunities with new producers daily. So if any aspiring producers out there read this and want to help me out with a track get at me. I’m also entertaining the idea of lending a verse to any project that any artist out there would like me on. On that note though I don’t really do that bubble gum rap so if you’re trying to sound like Young Money you can just leave me out of it.
What's the best advice you can give to an aspiring artist?
Stay hungry, stay humble, keep learning because you never know everything no matter what you think, be open to new ideas, don’t take criticism from any producer or engineer personal they just want you to sound your best, there is no such thing as writer’s block so keep the pen moving even if you know it’s not your best work, and don’t give up because good things come to those who want it most.
P.S. if you’re feeling down and out about your career I suggest listening to Mack 10’s Money’s Just a Touch Away featuring Gerald Levert it always perks me back up.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Major Red Vinyl News!
Summer is approaching and Red Vinyl is hard at work! This fall we will be putting on a show for the Grand Re-opening of the MSB BC campus! The show will be held outside at the BC campus on September 14th! Chaz and Josh are going to perform, BUT we need your help as well! We are looking for artists to put on our free digital download card. So if you have a song you'd like to be on our digital download card, please send the song in mp3 format to CCroaston@gmail.com OR redvinylmedia@gmail.com ! And if you're lucky, you might just get a chance to perform at the show!
In order to help raise money to help pay for the production of the show, we are going to be having some cook-out fundraisers coming up in June, which will include hot dogs, burgers, chips, and pop!
Check out our latest Speaker's Lounge show that will be happening at 12pm in the student lounge at the MSB BC campus on June 15th! We will be having a pizza fundraiser during this time, with each piece being only $1!!
Remember to check out our podcasts at http://redvinylmedia.tumblr.com !
In order to help raise money to help pay for the production of the show, we are going to be having some cook-out fundraisers coming up in June, which will include hot dogs, burgers, chips, and pop!
Check out our latest Speaker's Lounge show that will be happening at 12pm in the student lounge at the MSB BC campus on June 15th! We will be having a pizza fundraiser during this time, with each piece being only $1!!
Remember to check out our podcasts at http://redvinylmedia.tumblr.com !
Friday, June 4, 2010
Royce Da 5'9 - Taxi Driver [New/CDQ/Dirty/May/2010][Bar Exam 3]
This is one of my favorite tracks off of BE3
Pragmatic
MC, producer, asshole, realist, student, entrepreneur and now blogger are all titles I've been branded with. Yes I am a rapper I don't care if you think I don't fit the typical profile. I have produced a few tracks for some friends and get better every day. I can be an asshole but its a necessity at times. I try to look at the reality of things and take control of the situation using practical manners. I go to school for music business right now its an associates degree but when I finish I plan to extend it into the media business bachelors program. Entrepreneur is slowly becoming a title I'm earning using all the business plans I'm learning to set forth on my own endeavors as an independent business owner. I'm creating this blog because of the importance of social media in the business world of today and to also let others view the opinion of a guy that some might say "has a very eclectic taste in music."
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