Hello,
I just uploaded a new track: "Celebration (Cheers)"!
Enjoy!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Mind Sound: I'm Moving On
Hello,
After going back & forth on a title for this track, I decided to name it "I'm Moving On". The track speaks to a variety of situations that a person needs to move on from: non-value adding habits, certain people (in general), a memory or circumstance that is particularly troubling. We all have occurrences like this in our lives & this track speaks to a "cycle-breaking" formula. Lucius Black penned a chorus & II verses to the track that focuses on the relationship experience. I look forward to recording his version & further collaborations in the future! Check out his online presence:
Facebook
Twitter
Blog
YouTube
This track utilizes some new sounds I picked up in a few audio packs. I'm very excited to have the new sounds & I'm looking to incorporate several more new additions in the tracks to come - enjoy!
After going back & forth on a title for this track, I decided to name it "I'm Moving On". The track speaks to a variety of situations that a person needs to move on from: non-value adding habits, certain people (in general), a memory or circumstance that is particularly troubling. We all have occurrences like this in our lives & this track speaks to a "cycle-breaking" formula. Lucius Black penned a chorus & II verses to the track that focuses on the relationship experience. I look forward to recording his version & further collaborations in the future! Check out his online presence:
Blog
YouTube
This track utilizes some new sounds I picked up in a few audio packs. I'm very excited to have the new sounds & I'm looking to incorporate several more new additions in the tracks to come - enjoy!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Mind Sound: Come With Me
Hello,
This track is a little different from my current progression as it is more upbeat. At the time I was getting into the art of beat battles & I needed something upbeat, edgy, etc. This track features some of my favorite sounds - especially the toms (which was a beautiful struggle to complete). This isn't the first version of this track, as it recently underwent "renovations".
This track is a little different from my current progression as it is more upbeat. At the time I was getting into the art of beat battles & I needed something upbeat, edgy, etc. This track features some of my favorite sounds - especially the toms (which was a beautiful struggle to complete). This isn't the first version of this track, as it recently underwent "renovations".
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
KUUMBA Series Pt. I
Hello,
This was created for KUUMBA for their Dance Concert & Scholarship Benefit Program.
This was created for KUUMBA for their Dance Concert & Scholarship Benefit Program.
Glenn Hall E-Board Request
Hello,
I had to construct this from PowerPoint when one of my officers quit halfway during the year. It's really basic, but I had to act fast.
I had to construct this from PowerPoint when one of my officers quit halfway during the year. It's really basic, but I had to act fast.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Come With Me
Hello,
Just uploaded a new track: "Come With Me"! Go check it out & let me know what you think!
Just uploaded a new track: "Come With Me"! Go check it out & let me know what you think!
Mind Sound: I Can See It In Your Eyes
Hello,
The Foreign Exchange secretly inspired this track. Plus, my overall love for Jazz/Soul/R&B. It's no secret that I'm a HUGE fan & after seeing them in concert in Atlanta earlier this month - I'm an even BIGGER fan! Love that entire crew: Phonte, Nicolay, Yahzarah, Darien Brockington & Zo!
Like I stated in the corresponding post, it has been awhile since I've been in the 'studio', but I'm looking forward to growing my gift!
The Foreign Exchange secretly inspired this track. Plus, my overall love for Jazz/Soul/R&B. It's no secret that I'm a HUGE fan & after seeing them in concert in Atlanta earlier this month - I'm an even BIGGER fan! Love that entire crew: Phonte, Nicolay, Yahzarah, Darien Brockington & Zo!
Like I stated in the corresponding post, it has been awhile since I've been in the 'studio', but I'm looking forward to growing my gift!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
I Can See It In Your Eyes
Hello,
Just left the 'studio' with a brand new piece of work! It's been awhile since I've been in the studio & you may have know me as another pseudonym: J. Lawrence, but it's still me, just a little name change. Check me out here & let me know what you think - peace!
Just left the 'studio' with a brand new piece of work! It's been awhile since I've been in the studio & you may have know me as another pseudonym: J. Lawrence, but it's still me, just a little name change. Check me out here & let me know what you think - peace!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
First Foray Into Graphic Design! (SGA Series Pt. III)
Hello,
This is the final round of the SGA series & I must admit - these turned out the best!
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Unfortunately, we both were defeated as I lost by a margin of VII votes - yes, I still remember years later!
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P.S. This is my favorite from this series!
This is the final round of the SGA series & I must admit - these turned out the best!
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P.S. This is my favorite from this series!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
First Foray Into Graphic Design! (SGA Series Pt. II)
Hello,
Here are II designs that I constructed with PowerPoint. Looking back, I see that I've come a considerable distance!
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Shortly afterward, we had a mini photo-shoot & after that - all subsequent flyers had pictures!
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Here are II designs that I constructed with PowerPoint. Looking back, I see that I've come a considerable distance!
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Shortly afterward, we had a mini photo-shoot & after that - all subsequent flyers had pictures!
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
First Foray Into Graphic Design! (SGA Series Pt. I)
Hello,
Upon realizing that I wanted to run for 'public' office, I realized I needed a way to reach the masses - intro graphic design! Here is my (I believe) very first design!
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Upon realizing that I wanted to run for 'public' office, I realized I needed a way to reach the masses - intro graphic design! Here is my (I believe) very first design!
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Yes, relatively simple & slightly passé, but you can see the general direction I was headed.
I just didn't want to our first flyer to look as 'homemade' as this:
I just didn't want to our first flyer to look as 'homemade' as this:
Saturday, June 12, 2010
History of Music
Hello,
Music has ALWAYS been monumental in my life! From as early as I can remember I used to tap & beat on ANY & EVERYthing I could get me hands on! My mother can testify as I constantly annoyed her with my finger hitting, toe tapping behavior. In the 4th grade I played the Recorder & after failing to gain entrance into the choir, sneaked & played the Glockenspiel under the direction of my music/chorus teacher Mrs. Mitchell @ Bartow Elementary (Savannah, GA) – I loved her & that school! She didn’t originally select me to play the Glockenspiel, but as a determined young man, I was persisted & showed up to practice & eventually she didn’t know the difference, though I always suspected she knew the deal. Oh well, I enjoyed it & I was good to the Glockenspiel. In 5th grade, I began playing the trumpet, only to switch to Alto Saxophone within weeks. Apparently, I wasn’t ready to play a brass instrument…
I started producing music in middle school (7th grade I believe) with a Radio Shack keyboard, MIDI Orchestrator (software), an HP desktop, a few friends & inspiration from some producers I was listening to @ the time (Timbaland, Mannie Fresh, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, P. Diddy, Dark Child, just to name a few). We had this “record label” entitled NeverDie Entertainment (N.D.E.) & we would pretend we were actually running a label! It all seems trivial now, but back then, you couldn’t tell us otherwise! Even though I don’t communicate with my “labelmates” anymore, I do think of them from time to time whenever I produce a track. “Those were some interesting days” is a common sentence I utter as I reminisce about those days @ DeRenne Middle School (Savannah, GA).
After taking a hiatus from producing to focus on college, I was introduced to F.L. Studio or Fruity Loops by a few friends of mine in Glenn Hall @ GT (Atlanta, GA). From there, I was thrown into the world of solely computer based production, which is a realm I had never entire lived within. Some tactics were specifically withheld from me to sharpen my skills with my newfound friend – F.L. Studio. As time progressed, my style & sound came to fruition. Every now & again I still place myself in the Producer’s Chair & secrete the tunes floating between my ears.
Music has ALWAYS been monumental in my life! From as early as I can remember I used to tap & beat on ANY & EVERYthing I could get me hands on! My mother can testify as I constantly annoyed her with my finger hitting, toe tapping behavior. In the 4th grade I played the Recorder & after failing to gain entrance into the choir, sneaked & played the Glockenspiel under the direction of my music/chorus teacher Mrs. Mitchell @ Bartow Elementary (Savannah, GA) – I loved her & that school! She didn’t originally select me to play the Glockenspiel, but as a determined young man, I was persisted & showed up to practice & eventually she didn’t know the difference, though I always suspected she knew the deal. Oh well, I enjoyed it & I was good to the Glockenspiel. In 5th grade, I began playing the trumpet, only to switch to Alto Saxophone within weeks. Apparently, I wasn’t ready to play a brass instrument…
I started producing music in middle school (7th grade I believe) with a Radio Shack keyboard, MIDI Orchestrator (software), an HP desktop, a few friends & inspiration from some producers I was listening to @ the time (Timbaland, Mannie Fresh, The Neptunes, Just Blaze, P. Diddy, Dark Child, just to name a few). We had this “record label” entitled NeverDie Entertainment (N.D.E.) & we would pretend we were actually running a label! It all seems trivial now, but back then, you couldn’t tell us otherwise! Even though I don’t communicate with my “labelmates” anymore, I do think of them from time to time whenever I produce a track. “Those were some interesting days” is a common sentence I utter as I reminisce about those days @ DeRenne Middle School (Savannah, GA).
After taking a hiatus from producing to focus on college, I was introduced to F.L. Studio or Fruity Loops by a few friends of mine in Glenn Hall @ GT (Atlanta, GA). From there, I was thrown into the world of solely computer based production, which is a realm I had never entire lived within. Some tactics were specifically withheld from me to sharpen my skills with my newfound friend – F.L. Studio. As time progressed, my style & sound came to fruition. Every now & again I still place myself in the Producer’s Chair & secrete the tunes floating between my ears.
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