We are a music production company in Brooklyn, NYC that specializes in capturing live performances in high-quality studio audio and HD SLR video. Our artists include a diverse range of international artists with major label credits, in genres including Neo-Soul, Funk, RnB, Jazz, Roots Reggae, and World Music.

We offer several services including recording packages, beat conversion, bookings, a catalog of over 20 different styles of music for singers, MC's, and other vocalists to choose from, industry events, and a weekly writing night for session musicians.

We believe in charitable acts, and our team of professionals and interns work pro bono. In this blog you can peek into our world, and see the work and fun behind the high-quality products we produce for the virtuosic artists we have the pleasure of working with.


We Breed Virtuosity.

 

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..!

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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..!

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(RIP) Don Cornelius

The music world has lost a wonderful pioneer today with the death of Soul Train host, Don Cornelius. His contribution to both black music and media made it possible for early modern soul to be broadcast to mainstream America and led to Soul Train’s influence on many popular artists to come.

Here at HighBreedMusic we’d like to wish Don Cornelius Love, Peace, and Soul as he enters rest.

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“Pat Yo Afro” Melanie Charles

We recently shot this music video for the lovely Melanie Charles. Featuring Calvin Brown on keys (rhodes), watch Melanie’s mesmerizing performance of her new song “Pat Yo Afro”

The High Breed Approach

So, when we say The Breeding Ground is a full-service recording lounge, we mean it. The space doubles as the practice home for HighBreedMusic’s own Improv House Group, The High Breed Approach. This well-versed 3-piece rhythm section is comprised of rotating virtuosos Alex “That Dude” Busby Smith (Bass), Bob “Bobby Pocket” Edinger (Drums), and Tariq Khan (Vocals). We couldn’t be more thrilled to see the guys in action as they begin their February rehearsal schedule for a host of exciting events to come..!

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Expansion

After last night’s show, the Curtis MacDonald Group definitely made their mark on The Breeding Ground..! Their high level of skill and musical expression brought a new sonic experience to the stage. We’re looking forward to their footage, especially the shots from the GoPro Camera mounted high on Chris Tordini’s Upright Bass. Down to the smallest production details, here at HighBreedMusic we don’t only musically innovate, we expand the boundaries of live entertainment. Stay tuned..! 

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Curtis MacDonald Group - Live Recording & Music Video Shoot

Monday, January 23, 2012 -7:00 Sharp

Tomorrow Nite Live @ The Breeding Ground, HighBreedMusic presents the Jazz stylings of the Curtis MacDonald Group. This “sleekly modern band”  (NY Times) is lead by Alto Sax Curtis MacDonald and comprised of Bobby Avey (Keys), Chris Tordini (Bass), and Adam Jackson (Drums). With complex counterpoint and deliberately winding melodies, this fresh group is eager to grace you with their definition of Jazz.

It’ll be an early evening, but we’ll be broadcasting the recording and video shoot by high quality live stream on NuMuBu.com. This Industry site is the .com for artist networking with 70 different types of profiles available.

Follow this link to the flashing “Watch Live” on NuMuBu.com or click HERE

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

See you there..!

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Sid Sriram -Live Broadcast from The Breeding Ground NYC on NuMuBu

Sid Sriram’s live recording session is tomorrow night and so many people are excited to see him that we’re broadcasting his live recording session and video shoot at The Breeding Ground live on NuMuBu.com.  If you haven’t checked out NuMuBu yet, we’re inviting you to become exclusive members :) Be friends with us and our friends :) It is the site for music industry professionals to network and collaborate - and they mean everybody! There are 70 different types of profiles available for members to choose from and having multiple profiles linked to the same account is no problem. Members can upload videos, promote shows, sell music and and broadcast high quality streams of events, interviews, and rehearsals. 

Tomorrow night at 8pm you can check out NuMuBu as Sid Sriram’s shares his live recording at The Breeding Ground with fans everywhere. Now anyone can experience the vibes of his intimate music video shoot from anywhere they choose.


Follow this link to the flashing “Watch Live” or click HERE

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

Nomadic Massive - Live Recording Session & Music Video Shoot


Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 8:00pm sharp

Live Recording Session, Video Shoot - Live Broadcast on NuMuBu.com

Come be apart the audience at NOMADIC MASSIVE’s live recording session and video shoot at The Breeding Ground NYC - Recording Lounge. This high-energy, multilingual hip-hop supergroup from Montreal is not one to be missed! 

Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP email: highbreedmusic@gmail.com for directions!

If you can’t make it to the recording in person, tune in via NuMuBu.com to watch a high quality live stream! 
Just follow this link and click “watch live”

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

“Montreal’s own Nomadic Massive has firmly established itself as a group of premier performers and skilled musicians in a genre that has evolved from its early days of two turntables and a microphone. These musical nomads represent an open-minded Hip-Hop which finds its inspiration in the traditions of the past; combining live instrumentation, samples, and a wide array of vocal styles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o58wtSzpDqA



This multilingual, multicultural, super-group has become synonymous with energetic and crowd-moving live shows.” (www.nomadicmassive.com)

Music We Like - Shaharah Sinclair

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!

Music We Like Double Header: Curtis MacDonald & Erimaj

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.”

Music We Like - Sid Sriram

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/