HighBreedMusic

With access to so many amazing acts, HighBreedMusic is helping to expand their reach by adding them to our new Video Series. The staged, single camera videos of artists’ latest singles, or simply moments of impromptu inspiration, are built to instantaneously garner new fans and gain momentum for the best of HighBreedMusic talent so far.

Last nite HBM welcomed Mariella, the co-host of the renowned Freestyle Mondays in Manhattan. Her magnetic vocals set the tone for the shoot and made for a great short we’ll be posting soon.

As always, adieu for now- great music calls..!

AéAi

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/

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

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

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

Greetings and Salutations!

First: Shout out to the interns - I hope you guys are enjoying the last seconds of summer. Thank you for your time and help! Good luck with school this year! Actually, now that I think about it, some of these programs might help you manage your work load this year.

Recently, we went on a search to find programs that would help with organizing projects and tracking progress. I’ve mentioned Xmind before, the cool mind-mapping tool, and now I have more to share with you.

Evernote - Helps you “remember everything.”  You can create notebooks and share them with friends or coworkers to plan events, organize trips, add pictures and links. You can make checklists, and even add video or audio notes.

Producteev - This online task management system lets you create workspaces and to do lists that are sent directly to your email. It makes it easy to prioritize and keep track of what you have to do,  assign tasks to others and stay on top of deadlines. You can use it as an individual to track personal business, or as a team to keep track of projects.

Numbers - Create charts, spreadsheets, tables. The templates are easy to navigate and it’s really easy to create formulas. You add pictures to the charts or customize the look of your tables and work space. Very cool.

If you’re looking for way to get on top of things, checking out these programs would be a great place to start.

So this weekend was the first time I’ve ever had Dim Sum! Wow! It definitely lived up to my expectations.  It was almost exactly like a buffet, except for one amazing factor.  THE FOOD CAME TO YOU!  The food tasted incredible and there were an endless amount of choices.  I used to love Chinese food, but now I think I have a whole new love for it =d.  Look out Chinese Dim Sum restaurants, you have a hungry beast on the prowl ;) 

Anis 

If hell was anything like NYC in the summer, then I think I’ll pass.  This past week has been one of the hottest weeks I’ve ever experienced since being back to India.  India is a tab bit hotter but WAY more humid, especially during Monsoon season.  It literally feels like you are walking through a sheet of water, and the heat makes things even more unbearable.  NYC is almost exact like New Delhi in the summer!  

Anis 

I pulled my second all nighter of my life since my high school days, and man was I exhausted!  My cousins came to visit from New Zealand and were excited to hear that I was interning in one of the greatest cities in the world.  I told them ALL about The Breeding Ground and they were eager to hear more about my amazing experiences!  

Anis 

Happy day everyone, 

I’m in the office helping put together a portfolio for Bilkis. She’s going to be leaving us soon to return to France. I’m going to miss her, she’s an awesome person, a dedicated worker, and a constant source of positive energy. I know that she’s going to be successful at anything she does, Bilkis has the drive! (I hope she’ll want to come see us again :)

Right now: radio stations, portfolios, data bases, bookings, etc…yeah, let’s get busy.

Nikuvu

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

Once thing we’re definitely missing about Montreal is the availability of awesome food almost everywhere you go. No walking for blocks to find a place that you’re not suspicious of, or to find a good variety of food to choose from. No sir. It was all right there: bread, pastries, chicken burgers, crepes, and the glorious poutine….yummmmm!

Bilkis and I just stopped popped out for a bite…to the bodega…because there’s really nothing else around. Sad bellies indeed. If yo don’t go to Montreal for the music, go for the food! lol

Nikuvu