HighBreedMusic

Here at HighBreedMusic, we continue to conquer the calendar by booking acts, creating original new projects, and filling in whatever spaces are left with more music..! 

One of the most exciting parts of the day is scouting for fresh talent. Whether it’s a gem of an online find like Sid Sriram, or a word-of-mouth recommendation like the incredible ERiMAJ, the highest requirement to grace HighBreedMusic’s The Breeding Ground is Quality.

Stay linked for the best yet here at HighBreedMusic

& Happy Monday..!

AéAi

What’s not to like about Shaharah?

Whatever that mysterious “it” factor is…she’s got it in abundance. She can sing, she can dance, she can sing and dance at the same time without missing a beat and make the entire audience fall in love with her. Her live shows are crazy hot! So…we’re sharing some of the goodness ;)

Check out www.shaharah.com for more!

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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Combined the HighBreedMusic team has a very eclectic taste in music. Ranging from the corniest pop tunes to soul-moving exclusives, we cover just about every genre. Differences aside, we can always agree on really good music. This week, we’ll give you a sample of artists we’ve been feeling in 2011.

First up:

KING

Probably one of our favorite discoveries this year, this trio puts everyone @ HighBreedMusic in a great mood when their music plays. It’s not every day we find someone with a different sound, but King has successfully crafted a vibe that is soulful, fresh, and contagious. And they are seeping into the music systems of music lovers all over the world. The L.A. based group’s debut EP, “The Story” (available to purchase on Amazon & iTunes) has such a hypnotic effect that many times, we don’t even realize there are only three tracks. 

Where can you hear more King? They are a featured on the upcoming (2012) Robert Glasper Experiment album Black Radio.

The track is called “Move Love.” (Skip to 1:21 for the song if you don’t want to listen to the interview.)

We are definitely looking forward to hearing more creations from these lovely ladies!

Give your ears a late Christmas present! 

Nikuvu

Oh snap! The winter has finally found us! 

I even had to bundle up the pug in her pink winter jacket.

She hates it.

What’s going on with HighBreedMusic? Wellll…everything! We’ve got full plates here and endless appetites for doing good work. 

Stay tuned! 

Song of the day: Poop’s bark at the doorbell. I’ll have to post it for all to see. It is hilarious. Thank God for Studio Mascots. And pugs.

We just got back from eating burritos at Morelos…Yum. I think I’m waaaaay too full to stay up much longer, but I wanted to stop by and say hello and thank you to everyone who tuned in to our first live broadcast of Snarky Puppy’s rehearsals at The Breeding Ground on Numubu.

Snarky Puppy were good sports, answering questions, telling viewers a little about their background, and playing some awesome music for for everyone who tuned in. It was a great day and tomorrow will be even cooler. More band members will be coming through to rehearse, so we’ll have a full house. Wish I could be there too, but I’ll be filming a press event. No worries, I’ll be back to host our live broadcast on Friday. Tomorrow, you’ll get to see The High Breed drummer, Bob Edinger, host Snarky Puppy’s rehearsal on Numubu. Show him some love and tell all your friends! 

Thursday rehearsal time: 5pm-8pm EST

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

Share that link with your friends! This is music everyone can enjoy :)

See you soon!

Nikki

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!

First and foremost: 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARIQ!!! Our amazing friend, and the reason for any of this existing is celebrating a major birthday today! Happy, happy, happy birthday! We all love you! 

Especially this guy:

May your beard one day be allowed to grow to maximum beardwonderfulness.

Yo, yo, yo!!!

What up?!

Check out a couple of videos we’ve got on vimeo!

Chris Rob Live @ Best Buy - Awesome performance, they turned customers into fans with their incredible energy on stage, and it sounded great!

I’m really excited, we’ve been very fortunate to meet real people who are truly good on the inside…they are all reflections of love and music. Cheers to building! Come check us out! 

 Nikuvu

**A long lost post discovered in the spam folder…hate when that happens..sorry about that Anis. :) **

This is my last “official” day here at The Breeding Ground, but I am happy to say that this has been the greatest summer of my life! I had an amazing work crew (Tariq, Nikki, Bilkis, Patrick, John Busi, Mikeinder, Jeff) and learned more than I could’ve ever imagined.  The connections and friendships I have made will last me a lifetime and the things Tariq has taught me about the music industry will definitely help me advance in the world of music.  I thank all of you for exposing me to a world of opportunities and remember “I WILL BE BACK” 

Anis

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

My clock is all off! And while I’m no stranger to this time of the morning, I almost have no real sense of time. It’s dark down here. We don’t get much natural light…and when you know that you have a ton of work to get through, the hours go by, the days blend, and all of a sudden you’re a new zodiac sign. (YEAAAAH LEOOSSSS - Special Leo shout outs to: Anis, Andreas, Cleon, Chichi, Tenillia, Rob, and yours truly…yeah, I shouted myself out-what?)

With such a heavy work load, setting goals is important. You can’t just think about setting them. You have to have a thought that leads directly to an action, and presto: your path is clear, the next step is within your reach, and suddenly nothing is daunting or intimidating. So with that in mind, this week, my goal is to get myself re-organized, use that system, and get going. There’s so much to be done, and it’s really go time…so let’s go!

Here’s to hoping Bilkis had a safe flight back to her homeland. 

Here’s to hoping John will recover from his triple threat attack and rejoin us soon.

Here’s to everyone to everyone working hard to make a dream reality…and everyone else who helps to make that possible.

I’m very fortunate. 

But knowing that doesn’t get the work done. Working on it with a clear head, plan, and goal does.

Nikuvu

…and I can’t leave without saying anything about Amy Winehouse…so sad, please don’t let your habits get in the way of your talents…one of my Amy faves…

It’s commercials like these that make my hate for commercial breaks go down.  For the most part I hate commercials, unless I’m watching a Dexter or Psych and have to use the bathroom really bad.   You gotta love Cheetos!! 

Anis 

Omg. It is so hot outside.

Anis came in half melted lol. He told me that school field trips were canceled because of the heat. That’s crazy! Thank goodness for the office. We’re nice and cool here as we discover new music and talk about the different people we’d like to see live. There is so much good music out there! 

A sad note: We’re going to miss Bilkis. In fact, we’re missing her already.

Thank you for all of your hard work Bilkis! 

Back to work, letter’s to write, videos to edit, and of course, trying not to let the heat beat us.

Nikuvu

Let me just start off by saying, I hate clutter! Yes, I know hate is a strong word, but it’s the only word that can define how strongly I feel about a mess.  Nikki and I did a ton of organizing today at The Breeding Ground and man does it feel good!  Besides, being organized is a healthy lifestyle =P 

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