HighBreedMusic

Hello, hello! We’re back with some more music we like!

Today we share the sounds of Curtis MacDonald and Erimaj. 

What is there to say about it? So much! Both of todays artists have received very warm receptions from fans and music critics alike. 

Follow the links and get your music education on! Trust me, your ears will be glad that your eyes are slacking ;)

Curtis MacDonald

“Alto Saxophonist, composer, and sound artist.”

Erimaj

Drummer, Jamire Williams’s Band shares “A cinematic outlook to music.”

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Greetings and Salutations :-D

It’s a rainy, rainy day out there but with great music, who cares about the weather?

Today’s music to refresh the soul is…the dopeness of L.A.’s Sid Sriram. Oh, two awesome L.A. artists in a row? Coincidence? I think not.

We first discovered Sid Sriram a couple months ago, via a facebook post of his cover of Frank Ocean’s “We All Try”…and he blew us away! Haven’t heard it yet? Check it out:

Soulful music seems to be a the theme of this Music We Like week, and we’re not surprised. With so much empty music out there, it’s nice to listen and feel something. But don’t write Sid Sriram off as a cover artist. No sir, this singer/songwriter has great original material too, and it feels good! His in studio videos definitely give off a great vibe of creativity, making viewers feel as if they are a part of the process. On his twitter, Sid announced that fans can look forward to another new video on 12/31. Happy New Years!

Take a peak at “2am Prayer” and for more Sid, stop by his website! http://sidsriram.com/

Thank you for the shout out Rouj! We missed you here too :)

It’s late night, Friday…oh yeah. But down here in the main office of HighBreedMusic, we’re working hard. We’ve had a crazy couple of weeks, jam-packed with travel, meetings, sessions, and visitors from Montreal. 

Our publicist, Sophy Kay is here to work with us for a few days. It’s good to have the remote crew in the building. We’re working hard to do what we do and to bring it all to you in time for our launch. Woo…no sleep till Brooklyn…as she learned the last night when we were still going strong around 2:30 in the morning. Oh, we will break you in my dear. No worries ;)

Right now, I’m waiting for a video I’m working on to render…two hours says the message box. Word? Aye. Lining up audio is…time consuming…but it feels really good once the delays/echoes are worked out. Success…woooo.. In the meantime, I’m updating all of our sites and working on some paperwork. The Khan, Shabaz, and Bobby Pocket are repairing cables. Soldering stinks. Literally. I almost blamed poor Poops-Zsa-Top for the foul stench, lol, but it was just stench of wires being soldered.

I feel my energy starting to fade away, I think it’s time for some sugar. Or 20 deep breaths. I read that 20 of those are as effective as a cup of coffee and there’s no crash. 

Maybe I’ll try it out.

Convo right now:

BP: “Damn bitches.”

TK: “I agree. Damn bitches.  (sung) They are there to waste our tiiiime.” 

Yeah. These guys. Smh.

Have a good night! 

Nikuvu

After four months, I made it back to Brooklyn from Montreal. I dropped in to see my homies @ the HighBreedMusic headquarters. Walking up to the building all I can remember is the insanity of the evacuation in June! The building looks great, the studio looks fantastic. Sadly my bed has turned into a storage for drums :( Highbreed’s renovations have made the studio more cozy and inspiring than ever! So glad to be back here with the fantastic, welcoming crew. BIG LOVE.

Rouj

Hey, hey, hey!

Have you been tuning into our live streams of Snarky Puppy’s rehearsals @ The Breeding Ground NYC? We’ve been broadcasting live for the last four days, courtesy of NUMUBU.com! 

You have one more chance to catch Snarky Puppy & Little Fix! That’s right. Tune in on Sunday, 11/6/11 from 11am-2pm EST (and don’t forget about daylights savings…falllll back! One more hour for you to sleep and be refreshed for this final broadcast!). 

All you have to do is hit this link and click watch live:

http://www.numubu.com/profile.php?id=96580 

Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who has tuned in. It’s been awesome to see your guest numbers on the screen. But don’t be stranger! Join Numubu so we can see who you are!

You can do that right here ! Quick, easy, and everything you want to be connected to. Get ahead of the curve and join this new music movement! And no, it’s not just for musicians. Go and see for yourself! :)

So what are you doing for breakfast? Or brunch if you’re NYC stylish?

That’s right, you’re hanging with Snarky Puppy, Little Fix, The Breeding Ground, and NUMUBU. 

See you for breakfast. I like my eggs over easy ;)

Nikuvu

Mafé woo hoo!! Down for a few days from Montreal to work on her project, the beautiful and talented Mafé is in the studio working with el presidente. She sounds amazing. What a voice!

Check out her page: www.mafemusic.com 

And…drum roll pleeeeeessssse - Here is an exclusive preview of the teaser for her Voodoo Funk project!

Greetings!

People have been asking about recording packages at The Breeding Ground NYC. 

Here is some general information :)

Nikuvu

Capture the energy your band brings to a live performance and keep your masters. In one day at our 2000 sq ft Brooklyn production facility, you can create all of the materials you need for a powerful promotional package.

This includes:
-High Quality Audio Recording
-HD DSLR Music Videos
-Professional photo shoot
-Interview
 
Our innovative live recording lounge recreates the vibe of an intimate live venue. There’s a stage, a 100 year old Steinway baby grand, DJ station, bar, and room for 30 guests. Here bands record in a setting similar to those they perform in; they can even invite an audience and charge admission at the door to recoup expenses. At the end of your show, you take home all of your raw audio and video files.
 
                                                                              Package         Deposit
 
Recording Lounge Audio Recording                      $1000          $500
(Includes producer, audio engineers, and a host to explain this
exclusive experience to guests.)

Recording Lounge Audio & Video Recording          $1250           $750   

 Immortalize your performance on HD video with our team of three professional videographers. Using 5 high quality cameras, including Canon 5D SLR’s, and a Sony NXCAM, capture exclusive footage for music videos, websites,and much more.

Audio & Video Recording with professional photoshoot        

                                                                              $1500          $750                                                                                             

Add an exclusive photoshoot with our professional photographer to your package. Capture exquisite still shots for your promotional materials, websites, and portfolio with a Canon 5D camera.  Our photographer’s impressive portfolio includes work with celebrities ranging from Whitney Houston to Luciano Pavarotti. (www.andreashofweber.com)

Reserve your session today! For bookings or general information contact us at:

bookings@highbreed.com

(347) 406-7496

Check out So Disrespectful’s news release:

Toni Menage and Monifah are SoDisrespectful

LIVE at Jello Martini Lounge, August 26 & 27th

New York, NY—August 15, 2011—Featuring the sleek vocal stylings of Toni Menage (ex-Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam) and Monifah (Billboard #1 hot rhythmic, gold and platinum selling Vocal artist) with their unique spin on Top 40 hits, R&B, neo-soul favorites and funk classics, SoDisrespectful will bring their high-energy act straight out of New York City to Montreal for a limited two-night engagement Friday, August 26, 2011 and Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Jello Martini Lounge (151 Ontario East). Tickets are $8.

While both veterans of the New York City West Village scene are a force to be reckoned with in their own right, when combined, SoDisrespectful is one of the most charismatic groups around. Rounded out by a three-piece rhythm section, the voices of Toni Menage and Monifah blend to create songs that are familiar, yet with an unexpected twist that’s fresh in delivery.

“Monifah is going to show the audience a side that I don’t think they are expecting. Powerful vocals and a strong performance,” says Toni Menage whose mixture of R&B into Hip Hop and transitions between songs is sure to impress. “You can expect great live music, amazing energy and a fresh spin on how much a five-piece unit can produce.”

Both shows at Jello Martini Lounge will featuretwo sets of original material including the tracks Window and Invincible, mixed with select classic covers. A live CD/DVD combo, Monifah’s new single Sweat, and the Menage Live EP will be available for purchase at the shows.

With Harlem roots and New York City street savoir-faire, Toni Menage has music in her blood. A regular at NYC hotspots including The Groove, The Village Underground and Pure Lounge, Toni sang backing vocals for Columbia Recording Artist Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam in addition to Jade, and Jimmy Cozier. She has performed on Soul Train, The Rhythm and Blues Awards, American Music Awards, Arsenio Hall Show, Joan Rivers, B.E.T. Listening Party and The World Music Awards, and has toured with Club MTV. In 2006, she was a feature performer and vocal director for The Bellagio’s New Years Eve 2006 Extravaganza in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

R&B singer-songwriter and recording artist Monifah released her debut album, Moods…Moments in 1996 and Mo’hogany in 1998 (both on the Uptown Records label) followed by Home in 2000 on Universal. In addition to several television projects, she is currently working on her fourth solo studio album, MidNite, due later this year. 

In addition to performing with SoDisrespectul since 2004, Monifah and Toni Menage are partners in running Menage Works Inc. which is in the process of producing and back-lining a 90’s Music festival to be launched fall 2011 through 2012. The tour will feature 15-20 of the top artists from the 90’s backed by the SoDisrespectful rhythm section.  

Catch SoDisrespectful LIVE at Jello Martini Lounge (151 Rue Ontario East). Showtime is Friday, August 26 at 10 p.m. ET, and Saturday August 27 at 11 p.m. ET. Tickets are $8 at the door or call 514 285-2009 or visit jellomartinilounge.com

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For more info on SoDisrespectful and Monifah, see: twitter.com/#!/TONIMENAGE | twitter.com/THEMONIFAH

MEDIA CONTACT:           

Sophy Khwaja

HighBreed Music

Last night I sat in the studio with our guests singer Sara MK and guitarist Jordan Peters  as they talked about the difficulties involved in being a musician. We touched on several subjects from looking for management to being overprotective of projects. It was really interesting to hear their perspective and see that many artists share the same concerns. 

But as The Khan always says, you have to have goals…or else, what are you working for? How do you know when you get there? We all agree that this is important, but defining them isn’t always easy…especially when you know you’re capable of doing anything. However, in order to avoid feeling like your time has been wasted, setting and meeting goals is a huge step in the right direction.

Tomorrow we’re going to see some awesome performances:

Chris Rob  Live @ Union Square Best Buy

Melanie Charles & The Journey, Live @ Medgar Evers Park 

Both shows are free… come out, come out :)

Nikuvu

My internship here at HighBreedMusic and The Breeding Ground NYC is slowly coming to a close.  I have been working on my portfolio and it brings a smile on my face when I go through all my memories here.  The bands I’ve worked with are some of the most incredible musicians I have ever met, and the connections I have made will last me a lifetime.  I have learned so much about audio production and how many different aspects there are to being an audio engineer.  All in all, as Arnold says “I WILL BE BACK!” = )

Anis

Oh insomnia…must have something to do with the scorcher of a day it’s supposed to be here in NYC. Hotter than yesterday, which I hear was pretty unbearable…sometimes it’s good to work underground :)

Iced coffee?

Oh yeah.

Nikuvu

Smack in the face type truth…don’t let it knock you down. 

Take the information, process it, and move forward with your life in a positive and productive direction.

Nikki

Feels good to be back at The Breeding Ground.  I can already feel the positive musical vibes hitting me on this beautiful Tuesday morning!  Just moved to a new apartment in Brooklyn so had to find a new route to work.  So glad it’s a little closer!  Just heard Bilkis is leaving = ( We’re going to miss her here, but thank goodness for Facebook!

Anis Roohi

I can’t believe this is my last week of work here! I feel like I just came yesterday but no, this is finished. It was a great pleasure working with you, dear people! If my English has not really improved, now I can pretend to be the champion of databases!:) I can’t say goodbye because we will meet again so, see you soon!

BilKis