New Studio Pics: Where the Magic Happens

Thought I'd let you guys in on a few pics of the new studio I've been going to. Enjoy.




This is just a few examples of the footage I am going to be posting more and more often to keep you guys updated on what is going on behind the scenes.

The Life of Lemmons

What's good? Before I introduce a new blog a friend of mine recently started, I want to mention a few things about how the studio session went last night. It was the first time with a new producer so I was a little unsure who shit would go, but things worked out even better then expected. I got about 11 songs recorded which I can honestly say all came out hott. I got a bunch of footage in the studio too so look out for that to hit YouTube soon, and look out for a few mixtape tracks to hit the myspace too.

Next, I want to talk about a new blog I recommend called The Life of Lemmons. It follows the life of a friend of mine, Chris Lemmons. So why should you be interested in his life and thoughts? Well after knowing him since I was about 13 or 14 I can honestly say there ain't many people who think like him. It's pretty hard to explain, so I suggest you check out his blog for yourself, but his different perspectives are a breath of fresh air in a world of repetitive viewpoints and cliche concepts. So if you are looking to follow intelligently written stories from a unique angle, check it out...

The Life of Lemmons

Updates

So tomorrow I'm going to be in the studio with a new producer basically all night long getting a bunch of shit done including finally redoing a few tracks from the Crocodile Tears album and finally getting that out. And due to the lengthy delays with all the BS that been going on, I'm actually about 8 tracks deep on my next album haha so I will be recording some of those as well. Just to keep you guys updated, I got a bunch of things planned to get completed this summer. I will start posting videos of me in the studio, freestyles, and other behind the scenes type stuff up on youtube, as well as updating the myspace frequently with new freestyles and remixes. So check for all that, and I'll keep everyone updated on how everything goes tomorrow.


-Rz

Listen to 'Em: Todd Snider

Here's some different shit. If you know me you know I live for music, and because of that I go to all depths of the Earth to find new stuff I haven't heard in order to keep up with not only finding new different stuff, but continually be influenced from all over the place, because there sure as hell ain't much in rap influencing me anymore.

Anyways, I came across this guy Todd Snider when I was flipping through different XM channels on the way to my summer class this morning. This guy is definitely country/folk/comedy, so if you don't like any of those genres of those in musical form, I wouldn't listen. But if you do, and you are a fan of Bob Dylan (especially his song writing) and Johnny Cash (his story telling and delivery) then you will absolutely love this guy. He actually just recently released his 12th studio album, and is far from an unknown artist in his genre, but as someone who typically doesn't listen to this style of music, I had never heard of him. I can't lie though, after listening to more and more, this dude just got something about him. From his funny stories in between songs at live tapings or his very clever lyrics, he got something we can all relate to. Def. worth a listen.


Here is a funny story followed by a funny song he did. Check it.

Reality Star layed out

For those who really hate Brett Michaels and are sick of his washed up ass, here's a funny clip of him getting layed out at the Tony Awards when the set collapsed on him. That's what he gets for being such a fag.

Apparently he got pretty hurt too....oh well...

On a Boat

Haha Yeah so I have not watched Saturday Night Live in a couple years now but earlier tonight I got back from the Sox game and threw it on, and Andy Samdberg, who is known for his funny music remixes, had a hilarious skit with T pain who actually didn't make fun of himself, and it's called On a Boat. It's def. worth watching...good shit.

When in Rome....

Guess what Sublime fans? After a long awaited wait, the group is finally reuniting! As you may know the reason they stopped making music was due to lead singer Brads death of an overdoes right before their most successful cd was released. It was a sad situation because with their lead singer gone, Sublime was not able to cash in on their huge success on the album which included Santeria, What I got and Wrong Way. But, with their new lead singer 20 year old Rome, the group is going by S*blime w/Rome and is back to writing new songs and performing again.

No news of a new full blown tour is out yet.

check out Rome and sublime performing with singer Kat singing I saw Red.

Eminem gets Ass in the face.

This footage came from the MTV movie awards the other night.

There is a big debate going on over the internet about whether or not Eminem was in on this prank. Sasha Cohen (Borat) dressed as his other popular character Bruno, basically landed right on Eminems face wearing a thong. Eminem immediately storms off after it happens. If you ask me, I'd say it has to be staged. The cameras were already zooming in on Em and I'm pretty sure he would have punched him or some shit if this wasn't planned. It's just weird how much Eminem has changed. He went from "I never go to award shows" Eminem to not only going to award shows, but participating in them doing crazy shit. It seems to go against everything he used to stand for, but whatever...

Pitbull Punches Guy Makin' it Rain

If you guys have not heard or seen this yet, it's worth checking out. It's pretty funny. Basically the story is this guy was in the front row making it rain (for those who don't know that means throwing money around like you would do at a strip club). Pitbull apparently told him not to do that because he was bothering him. So when the guy didn't stop, Pitbull brought him on stage and let a nice little one hitter quiter rain on the guy right back.

there are longer versions, but this one gets right to the point.

Updates

I've been busy as hell finishing college. Finals, etc... but finally I'm done. That means I leave New York for good (unless I eventually find a job out here) and move back to Massachusetts... I'm happy to get back home and work as hard as I can on doing music. It's weird because New York definitely has a better music scene, but I find myself working a lot harder on music shit at home in Boston where I can hit the studio a lot. Either way I plan on fixing up the whole album problem bull shit and working on a bunch of music. I will be hitting the studio at least 4 hours a week recording probably 2 or 3 tracks (some mixtape, some album material). So regardless, I will be having a ton of being recorded and hopefully released this summer. I'm also going to be collaborating with some other musicians and eventually trying to work out a side project band. We'll see how that goes.

look forward to a few more artists to get some spotlights on here within the next week and a few of my top 10s as well.

-RZ

Rhianna's turn!

wow apparently this is R&B singers get nude week, cuz nude pictures of Rhianna have also just surfaced! Again I won't post them here, but you can check them out if you want at Egotastic!

Cassie topless pics!

If you have not seen or heard, everyone's favorite one hit no talent wonder has had her computer "hacked", and new pics of her topless have surfaced the net. She is know for one only hit Me & U, and now these pics.It clearly sounds like a promotions scheme to me seeing as no one has heard shit from her lately and her buzz had died out. A little desperate, but she looks good, so no complaints here...

click here and here to see the pics...

Olivia Thai

With YouTube bursting onto the scene over the last several years, millions of cover songs and originals have been performed, recorded, and listened to. In this sea of craziness very few musicians find themselves floating to the top of the ladder, but today I present to you one of the few. Olivia (who is not of Thai decent) is a twenty year old singer-songwriter and actress from Los Angeles. She got her start in acting starring in local plays and musicals and even touring with the Hereandnow Theater Company.

Olivia Thai can not only sing and act, she has a fun personality. If you learn one characteristic about Olivia by talking with her, it is that she strongly possesses is the need to do more, do it well, and balance it extremely well. Utilizing this characteristic to the fullest, Olivia has earned over 20,000,000 views of her videos, and performed the national anthem before the LA Clippers and Sparks in front of nearly 20,000 fans. Accomplishments such as these have earned her performances all across the country.

Miss Thai is now currently working hard in the studio. On top of doing a song for my album Crocodile Tears, she is working hard on songs for her debut solo album. Watch out for this one because she is as hard working and dedicated is one can get, and still has plenty years ahead of her. Give a listen to music or follow her video blog (and yea she is good looking on top of all this guys) where she can keep you updated on her latest adventures and accomplishments.


Olivia's Website

Her YouTube Channel

Spotlight: Sinima Beats

SINIMA is more than just a dope producer. As a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, banging out hot beats has become second nature to this New York Native. For those who are followers of my music, SINIMA is responsible for producing School of the Drugs, Do it Right, Kill that bitch and several other of my songs. Not to mention that I have purchased several of his newest beats for my next project already in progress. Bottom line: Dude is an animal. In 2003 he graduated with honors from the Institute of Audio Research where his production was selected to be used in their radio advertisement aired on Hot 97. He then went on to major in Piano and Business at Five Towns College.

His beats have a completely distinct sound to them, and in my opinion, there are few better in the sampling business. Many producers such as Kanye and company are amazing at the old school jazz samples, but SINIMA has an uncanny ability to take pretty much any track you can think of and make it into a bangin' hip hop beat.

So yeah I say he is dope, but where is his recognition? SINIMA's intrumentals have been featured on shows such as Road Rules and the Real World. And with credits including Silkk the Shocker, Stat Quo, Termanology and the Junior Mafia, it seems his production has been landing in the right hands. Not only is he a dope producer and instrumentalist, but he has also won awards in songwriting in competitions such as the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Don't sleep,SINIMA is here to stay.

check him out:

HIS WEBSITE

Spotlight weeks

For the next two weeks I'm going to be posting spotlights, interviews and reviews of all different artists I feel deserve recognition. What's cool about this week is it will all be people I either know personally or have developed some type of relationship with them or someone close to them via music collaborations of some sort.

if you are someone or know someone that I should include, let me know and i'll consider adding them to this as well...

-Rumorz-