LONDON’S FIRST AND ONLY R’N’B AND HIP HOP KARAOKE PARTY
Come down and have fun at London’s Premiere R'n'B and HIP HOP Karaoke Night in 2008!!!!
Since launching in the Spring of 2007 Breaking The Ice has drawn in the Karaoke masses and has enabled many to graduate from singing to their Hairbrush to the Microphone to unleash her Soul Diva and his Rap Star within...From Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross to Beyonce and Jay Z - For one night you could be them!!! (Even if the birds scream when you sing!!).
Held at the renowned venue that is Favela Chic in London’s trendy Shoreditch, as well as the Karaoke you can come and enjoy the delicious Contemporary Brazilian Food and get Jiggy or chill in one of the City’s best and most eclectic Venues.
THIS APRIL WEDNESDAY 16TH
WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO OUR
1ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!
ITS BEEN AN AMAZING YEAR OF FUN, MADNESS AND ENDLESS JOKES ON OUR KARAOKE STAGE AND WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE OUR JOY AT STILL BEING ABLE TO ENTERTAIN THE MASSES BY GIVING YOU A BIRTHDAY KARAOKE PARTY TO REMEMBER!
YOUR HOSTS WITH THE MOST ANNIKA AND NATALIE WILL BE DRESSING UP AS OUR FAVOURITE R’N’B AND HIP HOP STARS!
SO IF YOU DARE, THEN COME JOIN US DRESSED UP AS YOUR FAVOURITE STARS & THE BEST ONES WILL GET A PRIZE!
Since our beginnings a year ago, Breaking the Ice has seen some familiar faces pass through and grace our stage too…Everyone from Big Brother Stars, Kojo the Comedian to last months Daniel Bedingfield have enjoyed and made our monthly event the place to be!
An enjoyabe night is ALWAYS had at Breaking the Ice Karaoke – whether if it’s just your after work event of choice, a birthday celebration or just your excuse to have some uninhibited, unadulterated shameless fun with likeminded people…we can assure you a night to remember!
And as always, our Resident DJs Ashinel and DJ Cozie will be in the house!
So come along after work, shake off your City suit, Take off your apron, Put down those Uni books and Jam and bring some life to the tradition of Boring Wednesday Nights!!!!
VENUE:
FAVELA CHIC
91-93 GREAT EASTERN STREET
EC2A 2HZ
(Nr Tube: Old Street)
FREE ENTRY!
DOORS OPEN 6PM!
Sign up for the karaoke will be between 7pm and 8pm so come early if you want to perform.
For further info please contact:
Annika/Natalie@breakingtheiceevents.co.uk
www.breakingtheiceevents.co.uk
3.27.2008
And for the UK bretheren...
If you're in Miami in April...
FIU students release Album for Class Project!
Florida International University's Business of Music class is acting as a mock record label to create a compilation album entitled "All Rights Reserved." All Rights Reserved will include various styles of genres, from rock to Hip Hop to soft ballads and cover songs; all chosen by FIU Music Business students in Professor Oswaldo Rossi's class.
The project brings awareness to the "indie" local music scene, whilst serving as hands-on experience for the students involved, to fully understand the processes involved in releasing an album to the marketplace. "All Rights Reserved" will be a non commercial release, endorsed by many of today's community supporters such as Rock The Vote and Epiphone/Gibson.
Professor Rossi brings a fresh business perspective to FIU students entering the music industry. As acting director for the legal and business affairs division for EMI Televisa Music, Rossi brings real world applications to the classroom helping students understand the day-to-day operations of a successful record company.
"While I was putting together my syllabus, I asked myself, 'what kind of approach would I appreciate if I were a student longing to work in the music industry?' I figured this would give the students real insight on what goes behind producing, marketing and promoting an album," Rossi said.
The purpose of the album is to take the skills learned in the classroom and directly apply them to their work. The students are responsible for selecting the songs to be put on the album, securing licenses, designing the cover, choosing a title, allocating funds, and marketing their product.
"All Rights Reserved" is set to be released April 11, this Red Carpet event will be held in its honor at Flavour Nightclub in Coconut Grove beginning at 9pm. The Album release party will host live musical performances by artists featured on the album. The event is free and open to the public, must be eighteen years or over.
-FIU-
Media Contact:
Professor Oswaldo Rossi, (305) 978-3674, Oswaldo.Rossi@emicap.com
3.25.2008
Skyzoo Interview On the Mission Radio Show
Skyzoo has built quite a name for himself.
A full length 12 track album in 3 days, former contestant on 106th and Park's freestyle friday, and productions from hip hop greats, DJ Premier; 9th Wonder; Black Milk, are just a few notches on his belt. Being a huge Skyzoo fan I had to get him on the show so here's a brief interview with "The one and only S-K-Y-Z-O-O"
Since Imeem seems to have a 30 second limitation if you're not a memeber CLICK HERE to listen to the full interview.
3.24.2008
Q+A with Dot Da Genius
In true PxP style, we had to sit down with up and coming producer Dot Da Genius. Showcasing fresh talent and watching them grow into future hitmakers and industry movers is part of what being Paid & Popular is about. Watch and learn.
L-R: Dot Da Genius, Kid Cudi
1. Out of everything you could've been doing, why choose a crowded field like music production?
I love music, and my dad loves music just as much. He always wanted to play an instrument but didn't have the opportunity to, so he just made me and my siblings go to music school. I didn't really get into making my own music until freshman year in engineering school. My roommate actually produced techno music and he gave me the cracked version of fruity loops. Since then it's just really become an obsession.
2. Breakdown your current production setup.
I have the Korg Triton LE workstation, Yamaha motif, MV 8000 and the Novation synthesizer. I sometimes use fruity loops and reason too. I also have various virtual synthesizers.
3. How did you meet Kid Cudi?
We were introduced to each other through a mutual friend. He came to my studio and we worked on a couple of joints and the chemistry was crazy. We've been working on music ever since.
4. "Day & Night" is picking up steam single-wise yet it doesn't sound like the usual NYC mixtape track or southern club banger. Why go for a "stoner" feel instead of going straight pop?
Whenever me and Cudi get in the studio we try to make our own sound. Cudi especially is conscience of the music he makes, he tries not to listen to what's current so his ideas are all his. He came to me with the idea of the track and I just put the beat together.
5. Sampling in 2008. Good move or bad idea?
I do both, but I really try and chop the sample up so it isn't really recognizable. The majority of my beats are original though. I would say making original beats is a lot more rewarding and it also shows more creativity. I don't knock any producer that samples though; sometimes the only way to get a certain feel to a track is to use a sample.
6. Getting back to Kid Cudi, how does Fool's Gold and G.O.O.D. Music play a role in both his and your careers?
Fools Gold is the label ran by A-Trak who is Kanye's DJ. It just so happens that Cudi's manager is Plain Pat, who is Kanye's A&R. So there definitely is a G.O.O.D. Music affiliation. The affiliation definitely helps Cudi and Pat having the industry affiliations he has gives me the heads up on possible album placements.
7. As long as we're talking about careers, what's the next move for Dot Da Genius? Are we only going to hear your work on Kid Cudi songs or can we expect Mariah Cary duets and co-production duties with Akon featuring T-Pain?
Well I'm handling a major portion of production responsibilities on Cudi's album, but I'm also getting my music heard by the right people who have taken interest. So definitely expect major placements this year.
8. Take us through the beatmaking process Dot-style.
I would definitely say I'm more melody based then percussion, but that changes depending on how I feel. Usually I like to come up with a solid melody or an interesting sound and build my drums around it. If I sample, I start with the sample and build around it. I like to make a track so that if I remove the sample the track still feels complete, so I tend to do a lot of layering on my sampled tracks.
9. What advice would you give to someone who wanted to be "Paid and Popular" like you?
When I first started making music seriously I thought it would be an overnight success story. That is the story for some producers but to be a complete producer it takes years of working and perfecting your craft. I've been doing this for about 5 years and things are now just starting to pick up. Don't feel the rush to be successful right away. Take your time and make sure you really understand the art of making music and making a solid record. Most importantly keep yourself surrounded by people that believe in you and that have positive energy. There are so many people that destroy people's dreams with their words. Get those kind of people out of your circle cause that can only bring you down.
10. Plugs, shout-outs?
Shouts to my whole Headbanga Family, JR, Lex, Eva. Cudi's EP dropped on itunes on Feb 5th so go out and support it, look out for the album which should be dropping this year fourth quarter. Also stop by myspace.com/headbangamuzikgroup any artists that are tryna get their career moving holla at me!
3.21.2008
Lifestyles: Welcome to the Goodlife!
I don't know about y'all, but a complaint I hear on a regular basis is that a job doesn't pay you what you feel you're worth. Luckily (with some help from Seth Godin) I have found something that can help you (yes, you reading this text wondering 'what's he on about now?')!
Indeed! is a search engine for jobs - with a radically different approach to job search. In one simple search, Indeed gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites. Indeed.com includes all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations and company career pages - and continue to add new sites every day."
What I like about this site is the Salary Search function. That's where the "getting paid what you're worth" comes in. It lets you compare average salaries from different companies in different areas of the U.S. AND overseas as well as new opportunities. We @ Paid & Popular LIKE opportunity. Make it or take it.
Try it today, leave your thoughts in the comment section or email: ant.live@paidandpopular.com
3.19.2008
FASHION: And I Stay On Track Like A Box of...
PUMAS! In my quest to get the f**k out of Niketown (meaning diversify my closet), I came upon this little gem @ High Snobiety.
It's a very clean shoe. I'd wear it on a date or formal function with the right gear (gettin' dressed up to get messed up!) on a clear day because there is no way I'd get these water damaged. Chalk it up to the curse of white shoes. Instinct says "get the matching tracksuit SON!!!" but my conscience tells me "keep it simple my yute". Release in April!
Best For: Beach, Country Club, Bashment Party (for those who run THROUGH shoes like track).
- Ant!™
3.18.2008
BAROMETER MIX: MARCH
"The Barometer Mix is a monthly mix series comprised of the newest house, electro, and club tracks and remixes from around the world, seamlessly blended, edited, and remixed exclusively for P&P by our in house dj, Savile."
http://www.zshare.net/audio/913374327f3a9d/
(tracklist after the jump)
And if you missed last month's mix;
P&P Barometer Mix: December
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5992512aaf0ea6/
3.13.2008
Lifehack: Alltop
The keys to the "blogging game" is getting the newest information exposed the fastest or having the most valuable information exclusively. That being said,THERE IS WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION ON THESE BLOGS! However, there is a solution...
DLM put me onto this new website called Alltop. Rather than subscribe to 1000+ feeds and bookmarks and never get through them all, Alltop gives you the headlines for everything you're into. You can think of an Alltop site as a “dashboard,” “table of contents,” or even a “digital magazine rack” of the Internet.It also updates itself every 10 minutes keeping you in the know wherever you go (No I did NOT intend to rhyme that).
Pros:
-Makes life easier than whatever you're currently using. (hence the "Lifehack" tag)
-So fresh, so clean.
Cons:
-It might not have EVERY kind of niche you're looking for even though it covers the major ones.
-One of those ideas you slap yourself for because you didn't come up with it first.
- Ant!
3.10.2008
Mixtape Menace: Black Chiney 8.9
Riddle me this: what do you get when you mix blazin' hip-hop beats with the ruggedest vocals out of Jamaican dancehall?
If you answered either "Black Chiney mixes" or "I don't know but it sounds reeeeeeal niiiice" you'd be correct. Mixed by Willy Chin, the deejay/production unit comes out the gate full blast throughout the 80 track compilation. Beat jacks and re-fixes of hits like Shawty Lo's "Dey Know" and Kanye West's (I'm STILL trying to figure the video out!) "Flashing Lights" show how and more importantly WHY Black Chiney is among the greats in dancehall selection. Even the (some might say crass) skits contribute to the madness providing about 30 seconds of rest while bringing in the next part of the mix. DJ's and DVS huggers take note, THIS is a blueprint as to how a mixtape should sound.
Pros: "Very, VERY well mixed." - Old, Rich White People
"Everything exclusive!!!" - Your Local Mixtape DJ That Screams Over Every Song
Cons: "Whey de BLOODCLAT TRACKLISTIN?!?!?!?!!" - An Angry Reggae Fan
Catch this episode of the Black Chiney Show here.
*If this link should NOT work for any reason, email me @ ant.live@paidandpopular.com for a re-up.
3.05.2008
For all of you.....
fashionistas, Rachel Roy is holding her New York Sample Sale today!
I wish I could go but I'm DEFINITELY not going to make it. No it's not the timing... it's the pricing! I hear garments that were originally around $1,000 will be marked down to around $500. Garments that were $500 will be around $250. That's a pretty good deal considering.
Rachel Roy Sample Sale
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – Friday, March 7, 2008
12pm – 7pm
148 West 37th Street
2nd Floor
btwn 7th Avenue & B'way
New York, NY
Cash, Amex, Visa, and MasterCard all accepted
3.02.2008
FEEDBACK LOOP: Maybach Music
One of the better tracks I've heard thus far off of Rick Ross' sophomore album "Trilla", this is called "Maybach Music" featuring a Brooklyn legend known as...
Jay-Z. Everything about this song screams "welcome to the goodlife". The production by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League is top-notch with a laidback feel coming from the keys and congos. Lyrically, Ross swings for the fences and hits while former President Carter gets some fire back in his stomach with witty one-liners like "my closet is like 2 stories" that really give the track's title credibility.
The goodlife can be heard here
Enjoy!
