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Surfing SoundWaves

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Two Fresh Tracks from Surfing SoundWaves

Scott Brown, AKA Surfing SoundWaves, returns to FreioMusic. The 22 year old Denver native illuminates your mind with his smooth and tasty style of music. The bass hits heavy and the leads ride smooth like Orangatang wheels. Here are two tracks from Surfing SoundWave’s upcoming EP “Guerilla Warfare” (due to drop late this fall) for free download! Each jam has it’s own distinct journey and feel. The Cozza Frenzy Remix bangs hard, making use of heavy leads and phat sub-bass. “Guerilla Warfare” (the title track) is a deep, ominous ride through the unknown. This young producer really shows promise as he continues to improve and explore his sound. The big stages are calling for Surfing SoundWaves!

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Surfing SoundWaves on Soundcloud
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Wanderlust Wednesday- Marv is the Man

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Deliberate poetics, smooth flowing kinetics, free of the synthetic. Let me introduce you to: Marv Ellis.

Hip-hop has deep roots connected to the human struggle. The young men and women backing this movement speak their peace as lyrically minded poets that represent the truth, the fight, the message of the common man. Marv Ellis is no different. He beautifully articulates a positive energy fed by his Northwest surround. I caught his last show on a rainy Saturday night at the magical Prindel Creek Farm near Newport, Oregon. The vibe that he embeds into the audience is something like an optimistic get-down, a funk-fed soul filler. Sharing his talent with artists including Michael Franti, Nas, Bone, KRS-One, Blackalicious, Living Legends, and Ozomatli, Marv has set the stage for greatness. If you’re looking for lyrics and beats that deliver something beautiful and real, Marv is the man.

Human Nature – Tribal Spectrum

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Tribal Spectrum

*Sam (left)  Greg (right) {See Picture Above}

“How do you describe your sound? It is the hardest thing in the world to do.”  – Sam “I don’t want to follow other’s sound, and create that kind of music” Sam said [referring to the main-stage aka house music] “as long as we do something other people are not”.   They are staying true to their name and embracing cultures left and right.  Greg shapes the sound with his tight rhythm on the drums and his ‘bangers’ for the nightlife sub-loving ladies from the bay area while Sam stretches their comfort zone into foreign lands such as India, Ireland, and Nepal to name a few.

Listen to how Greg rips up the acoustic drums during their live digital set.  The last 5 minutes exemplify Greg’s superb drumming. Tribal Spectrum (live 6.12.2012) *Download –> Right Click & Save As


To check out a short video from the tribal show, click the links below:

Tribal Spectrum 6.29.12 ©FreioMusic, Tribal Fire Dancer 6.29.12

Mr. RaW

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This artist we’re about to profile is a motivated individual, who’s making the necessary moves to prosper in the world of Hip-Hop. A few years ago he packed up shop and moved to LA, where he could further his ambitions as a lyricist and get noticed. Let’s get to know this guy.

Stage Name: Mr.RaW

Birth Name: Taylor Batts

Age: 21

Hometown: Park Hill, Colorado

First instrument: Piano at age 8

Current instrument: Vocals

Genre/style: Hip-Hop

What artists have influenced your sound?

“Artists like 2pac, Rakim, Eminem, Nas, NWA, and Kanye had an impact on me. I don’t really sound like any of these artist but they motivate me to create an original sound just like they did.”

If you could describe your musical style in 3 words, what would you say?

“I wouldn’t need three words, just three letters R a W, it’s all in the name. My goal as an artist is to get better every single day, I’m privileged enough to breath. So I continue to push myself harder and harder to reach my full potential of becoming the RaWest to ever do it. To some it may seem like I am pretty far off, but if they can see where I started and where I am now they would know that goal isn’t to far fetched. My project Rebuild and Recover should help people get more familiar with my passion for music. I do what I do for my city, and I live by the motto that “Rest Is For Billionaires” (Rif.B).”

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01 Insult to Injury [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

02 – Domino Theory ft Chele [Prod By Rick Jewelz] 

03 Countin [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

04 Stack K’s [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

05 Presidential ft The Deaux Boyz [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

06 All I KnoW [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

07 Wishful Thinkin [Prod By Tony Unknown]

08 Step Back [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

09 Kevin Durant ft Hammer [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

10 NICE [Prod By Rick Jewelz]

11 Smokin Gun ft Rick Jewelz [Prod by Rick Jewelz]

12 STD [Prod By Kyle Token Merrill]

13 Sky High [BONUS]

14 [BONUS] Freestyle 2

Here’s a link to download Rebuild and Recover.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz_L0WkWj6U%5D

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R14JWMyJDc&w=640&h=360%5D

Social sites where Mr.RaW can be found:

FaceBook

Twitter

Booking email: ATMMGMT415@gmail.com 

Exquisitely Female

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Exquisite from Burlington, North Carolina, USA

“THESE FOUR LADIES HAVE CAME TO MAKE THIS POWER HOUSE OF A BAND CALLED EXQUISITE. AT VERY YOUNG AGES THEY ALL FOUND OUT THAT THEY HAD BEEN TRULY GIVEN GREAT GIFTS. NOT ONLY CAN THEY SING, BUT THEY WRITE, MODEL,DANCE AND ALSO A NUMBER OF OTHER THINGS THEY HAVE A MISSION TO TURN WHAT WE CALL MUSIC BACK TO REAL MUSIC THAT FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR FROM A ALL GIRL GROUP.”

After contacting the crew, they described themselves as:

“JUST EXQUISITE!

Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional; Carefully adjusted; precise; accurate; exact… They [all] sing and Lesha plays the keyboard.”
Active members in Exquisite include: “Alesha Lawson (Keyboard/Vocals), Wreaynon Slade (vocals), Mariah Core (vocals), Judy Johnson (vocals)” They have been inspired by acts such as “en vouge, swv, xscape, & TLC.”


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A special thanks to Toren Evans!

More Info is available at their website:
http://www.onlyexquisite.webs.com/

Follow, fan & friend EQUISITE on your favorite social network.
Reverbnation: exquisiteones
twitter: @Known4Exquisite
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Yassin ‘The Narcicyst’ Alsalman

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Wicked streets cripple little being rippling through the “Middle East”

Hamdulillah, may God bless the dead and gone, forever strong

Sing a better song, breaking bitter bonds

Hamdulilah, for this world, in this spot to this song with these

Words for hip-hop say Hamdulillah

Stay humble in rhymes in eyes that hate your hunger

Its like a jungle sometimes it makes you wonder

Canadian/Iraqi hip-hop artist, The Narcicyst, came to the University of Oregon in Eugene yesterday to put an end to Arab stereotypes in the West. Through a conscious flow, even in his spoken word, he illuminated the picture of the rise of Arab hip-hop. From French artist IAM to Afrika Bambaataa, even to the likes of Fredwreck who broke into the LA scene working with Dr. Dre, The Narcicyst displayed an incredible hidden knowledge of the history of the Arab hip-hop scene. With this impecable creative energy, The Narcicyst tied this rise of music to the politics that have shaped this genre for his people. “Iraq is no better,” he said, “it’s like we are just numbers.” He put a face to Iraq, and left a strong message in the audience that declared the end of stereotyping and of ignorance, an awakening of the West to a artistic and inspiring power rising up from Arab nations that relays the notion that people are people despite where you are. Music is a refuge, a culture, the soundtrack to revolutions, with more power than the gun. The Narcicyst is not only a rapper, a professor, an author, or an actor, he is the idea that peace and tolerance can transcend borders with art. This artist is on the forefront of a beautiful transformation. His latest feat, his novel, The Diatribes of a Dying Tribe, can be found here.

More Info:
Iraqisthebomb.com
On Twitter: @theNarcicyst

MaCaATIC CREW

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Colorado Springs, just an hour south of Denver, sees little of the live music that continually funnels its through the mile high city. On Thursday, December 22nd, however, the Springs was rocked by the smooth, slightly pot infused, hip-hop genius that is Devin the Dude. The venue was mellowed out, sipping the extra tall boy PBRs as they waited for the main act. Various artists and groups took the stage, circles of Devin the Dude were fans unimpressed, trying to drink their way to enjoying the music. It wasn’t until a local Colorado Springs group, MaCaATIC Crew, took the stage that the crowd began to move. The energy was immediate.

In fact, the MacAatic Crew, synchronized and energetic, made the floor bounce.   They had clearly put in the time & effort to create an entertaining show! With a Masked Madman crawling upside down from the sealing, the crew took the crowd by surprise.  A clearly unique approach to the game.
Mac Aatic Crew by FreioMusic

C-Villain

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C-Villain: Rap Superstar in Eugene

C-Villain is a talented cat who currently lives in Eugene, Oregon. Originally from Oakland, California, his new album dropped under a month ago called “Stereos, Dominoes, & a few Flows”. The album is available for free download.  C-Villain spits the truth of the college lifestyle over some heavy and well thought out beats.  FreioMusic has had the opportunity to see & record C-Villain live at the Granary with TribalSpectrum. After hearing the difference between studio tracks and the live set, we have come to realize that C-Villain has freestyle skills far beyond what the studio tracks illustrate. That said, the album demonstrates an attention to detail and the professionalism of a star. With female vocals on the chorus, featured artists on the verse, C-Villain orchistrates his rap in a way rainy Eugene has never seen. This music video is well done and filmed around the local community. Ducks, you aught to recognize Hilly’s Market…

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Influenced by the DR. and Mac Dre, C-villain is focused and aiming for the top.  Certainly a rising artist, and arguably the best rapper to come out of Eugene in 10 years.

More Info:
On Facebook
Free Downloads here!
On Twitter: @TheRealCVillain
On Reverbnation

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Signmark the Deaf Hip-Hop Artist

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Signmark: from Helsinki, Finland

A Deaf Finnish rap artist, Marko Vuoriheimo whose stage name is Signmark, left his (signing) mark on the festival, ‘See the Music’ in June 2011 in Greece.  Signmark, rather appropriately named for being a Deaf Musician, is a young and rising musician who expands the audiences’ mind.  His fluid signing and rhythmic rhyming are impressive, to say the least. “Signmark (a.k.a. Marko Vuoriheimo) started spreading his message over strong beats where hard, low frequencies and bass are playing a crucial part in his performance. These elements help him adapt to the rhythm as he proves; music is more than what you can hear!”

His accomplishments in the Musical community have not gone unnoticed.  He is the first Deaf person to be ‘signed’ to an international major music label.  Signmark has gathered support from friends and the Deaf community to release the world’s 1st ever Sign Language (ASL) hip-hop DVD in 2006.

Signmark shows empathy and support for the hearing world by collaborating with a hearing hip-hop artist Brandon, who is his voice for the hearing audience.  It is arguable that Brandon, a rather bland name, would never have become internationally recognized if it weren’t for Signmark’s commendable efforts with the integration between the Deaf and Hearing populations.  However, without the help and musical awareness of Brandon, there is no doubt that Signmark’s success would have been dwarfed if the hearing audience could not appreciate the music.  By collaborating with a hearing artist who respects Signmark’s style, culture, and language the duo hip-hop team is on their way to change the world.  “Open your mind” signs Signmark, and rapped by Brandon in their song, “Our Life”

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*Signmark is a collaborative effort by Signmark (a.k.a. Marko Vuoriheimo), Brandon (vocals), Weirdness (VJ/DJ)

“The live shows are always bilingual. The songs are performed with American Sign Language and spoken English. Signmark has gained international interest by touring in several countries, including Japan, U.S.A., Iceland, Spain, Ethiopia and Namibia…. The album ‘Signmark’ takes a stand for equality and aims to bring people together”.    The FreioMusic community supports Signmark’s worldly vision.   We would like to send out a warm welcome to Marko (signs), Brandon (vocals), and Weirdness (vj/dj) as they prepare for a comprehensive tour schedule in America.  They plan on stopping in Seattle, Portland, SanFransico, L.A, and several other cities.

Whether this is your first time hearing the inaudible raps of a signing-poet and musician, or if you are familiar with this hip-hop duo from Europe, you can help these artists grow their fan base.  Increase awareness for this spectacular form of artistic expression by sharing with friends.

For more info on Signmark:

http://www.signmark.biz/site/en/home
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSignmark

Sources:

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http://www.seethemusic.gr/concept_en.html
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSignmark?sk=info

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Young Hamm Remix Champion

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How to be a Hip Hop Hit! 

Gucci Gucci ft Yung Hamm-Mr RaW-Still RaW

Young Hamm = Hip-HoP Hit from the West!

Young Hamm, with some help from Mr. RaW, laid it down smooth with some weezy inspired vocals, sick verses, slick choruses and a swag to match. Their approach, leave the instrumental as is, and follow the structure of the original song. Every chorus is slightly different, which shows an attention to detail, and development throughout the song. The lyrics are energized, driven, and of course creative.

“Lyrically a new drug like crack and Novocain.  When I drop you know I came a meateater,  but steezer, a beat eater.  I merk the track, I guess for me its easier” -Mr. RaW.   “Crush’n on Kreayshawn!” -Young Hamm

From a mixing/mastering standpoint, the vocals were nicely placed in the front of the mix with a subtle but helpful reverb + echo. How to be a Hip Hop Hit!  To all the musically inspired youth readers out there, take note~  Listen to Young Hamm’s new album.  My favorite track:  #8 Feel Me

Discover A Rising Artist! Listen to Young Hamm’s new album: Rope-A-Dope

Rope-A-Dope – A term popularized by Muhammad Ali who would let the opponent think they’ve won, and then unexpectedly lash out for the win. Rope-A-Dope.

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Rope-A-Dope by HAMMER AND CHAMPION

Download the Rope-A-Dope album and visit the website for more on Young Hamm & Champion

Young Hamm, a twenty-one year-old with a hold on his dreams and his eyes on the Billboard charts. Colorado, not known for rap, will be happy to have Young Hamm on the frontline. The Rope-A-Dope album has left CO fans wanting more. Hammer’s ever evolving stash of lyrical goodness doesn’t just sound good to the ears, but gets a message across, forcing listeners to think deeper. Young Hamm speaks for his generation and knows what people want to hear, REAL music. Rap with a purpose.

Collaborations include:
Champion, Mr.RaW, The Offense, K.O., & Rawdy

More Info + Links: 

Check out the Facebook Fan Page
Website
Facebook
Twitter:  Follow @GoingHamm
SoundcloudContact Hammer at young.hammer@gmail.com

Young Hamm, previously on Freio Music: 1,   2,   3,   4

A Special thanks to Will S, for helping organize, promote, and successfully launch this remix contest! Thanks buddy~

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