Chinese Hip Hop
Monday, February 18, 2008
Song: 信了你的邪 - xìn le nǐ de xié
Cool Chinese Rap Video. Sings in Wuhan slang (Mandarin, Wuhan dialect or language)
From my research DuanSiSi is not a rapper. She just sings it. Otherwise she probably a nice girl and got grounded by mom for smoking.
From: hiphop242
From my research DuanSiSi is not a rapper. She just sings it. Otherwise she probably a nice girl and got grounded by mom for smoking.
From: hiphop242
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Shakti is the feminine energy that communicates through impulses, sensations and feelings
From: OnTheNYCircuit
Shakti is the feminine energy that communicates through impulses, sensations and feelings. She awakens your passion with images and sound. Global Soul Entertainment, Inc., brings to the universe Shakti, the groundbreaking Indo-American artist of the millennium commanding the performing arts of singing, dancing, acting and entertaining. Shakti captures audiences worldwide with a mainstream fusion of pop, hip-hop, R&B, Bollywood and gypsy flavors that is certain to intoxicate and elevate you to levels never experienced before.
Shakti is "the first Indian Hip-Pop Diva". Her self-titled debut contains mellifluous eastern beats, mixed with melodies reminiscent of Indian ragas and soulful R&B soundscapes that are interwoven with pop and urban grooves. Shakti has been privileged to have been exposed to the best of both worlds making her a perfect icon to represent East West fusion at home it was traditional Indian music and outside it was kids beat boxing, rapping and breakdancing on cardboard.
Motown (Detroit) has added Shakti to its prestigious list of renowned musicians. Shakti was born and raised in America to parents of Indian decent. Starting with Sapthaswaram, sa, ri, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni, sa (Indian solfege) at the age of seven, she learned Carnatic music, South Indian style, from her grandmother (who also appears on album). Shakti began piano lessons at the tender age eight, she formally studied western classical voice eventually opera and at twelve she began studying jazz and contemporary singing styles. Shakti pursued her formal education at the esteemed Berklee College of Music; she obtained her Bachelor of Music Degree and went on with scholarship to The Chicago Musical College for a Masters in Music Degree. Shakti also pursued various dance styles like Bharthanatyam (Classical Indian dance), Hip-Hop and Belly Dance at the Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance. It became quite evident to her early on that her call is to bridge East and West through music. Shakti vocally expresses herself as an urban pop songstress and draws from her rich ethnic heritage with extreme fluidity. Shakti says It wasnt always so cool being different, the ethnic thing wasnt in, I know times have changed, but its not about a trend to me; its who I am.
Shakti is a versatile vocalist in different languages such as Hindi and Tamil. She is a talented musician, songwriter, and producer who can lay down tracks and create blazing hot beats especially with an audio production and engineering certification, Shakti interned at recording studios like Chicago Recording Company and at Chicago Trax Studios (R. Kellys Chocolate Factory), and worked on projects such as The Smashing Pumpkins and Regina Bell. Shakti has performed in numerous venues internationally with talents like Fareed Haque, Wynton Marsalis, Geroge Benson, and Joe Williams and Guru (Jazzmatazz) as a jazz artist. She toured with the Pop sensation The Jets (MCA) and has worked with some of the music industries top Music Producers. Currently, she is in the studio with The Jettsonz (Nina Sky, Tarkan). In India she landed a number 5 hit single. Collaborations have spanned from Boy George to Wyclef Jean!
Shakti was introduced to Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder) at fifteen who said, Shakti would be something special Many have helped shape Shakti's career into what it is today especially "Bellringer", innovative hip-hop, R&B, Pop Producer. Shakti and Bellringer trekked across the globe to India where they teamed with leading Bollywood producers, directors, and artists the result is the Shakti album.
The Indian-American singer exudes glamour and verve like a glistening eastern jewel. She will mesmerize you with an exotic beauty that oozes self-pocessed sensuality. Her style of performance certainly reflects her originality and uniqueness. Her stunning and commanding stage presence conveys contagious passion moving the audience with her. Her soulful sound vibrates and resonates through space and time. The New York based Shakti states, Music is simply a mind, body and spiritual experience Shakti is a girl who is urban, global, intelligent, innovative, modern yet authentic, and her music is the fusion of hip-hop, R&B and pop with traditional sounds like tablas, oud, and sitar weaving all these varied styles into a seamless album. Sensual vocals with exotic overtones flow throughout these steaming hot tracks. I really want people to embrace me for who I am and accept my contribution to music, it comes from my heart. - Shakti.
It is radio, club, visual, driving in the car, relaxing at home all encompassing It is Shakti...
Experience Shakti from within Let her surround you as you listen...
http://shaktionline.com/
http://www.myspace.com/shaktionline
http://www.shaktionline.com/oscommerce
Shakti is the feminine energy that communicates through impulses, sensations and feelings. She awakens your passion with images and sound. Global Soul Entertainment, Inc., brings to the universe Shakti, the groundbreaking Indo-American artist of the millennium commanding the performing arts of singing, dancing, acting and entertaining. Shakti captures audiences worldwide with a mainstream fusion of pop, hip-hop, R&B, Bollywood and gypsy flavors that is certain to intoxicate and elevate you to levels never experienced before.
Shakti is "the first Indian Hip-Pop Diva". Her self-titled debut contains mellifluous eastern beats, mixed with melodies reminiscent of Indian ragas and soulful R&B soundscapes that are interwoven with pop and urban grooves. Shakti has been privileged to have been exposed to the best of both worlds making her a perfect icon to represent East West fusion at home it was traditional Indian music and outside it was kids beat boxing, rapping and breakdancing on cardboard.
Motown (Detroit) has added Shakti to its prestigious list of renowned musicians. Shakti was born and raised in America to parents of Indian decent. Starting with Sapthaswaram, sa, ri, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni, sa (Indian solfege) at the age of seven, she learned Carnatic music, South Indian style, from her grandmother (who also appears on album). Shakti began piano lessons at the tender age eight, she formally studied western classical voice eventually opera and at twelve she began studying jazz and contemporary singing styles. Shakti pursued her formal education at the esteemed Berklee College of Music; she obtained her Bachelor of Music Degree and went on with scholarship to The Chicago Musical College for a Masters in Music Degree. Shakti also pursued various dance styles like Bharthanatyam (Classical Indian dance), Hip-Hop and Belly Dance at the Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance. It became quite evident to her early on that her call is to bridge East and West through music. Shakti vocally expresses herself as an urban pop songstress and draws from her rich ethnic heritage with extreme fluidity. Shakti says It wasnt always so cool being different, the ethnic thing wasnt in, I know times have changed, but its not about a trend to me; its who I am.
Shakti is a versatile vocalist in different languages such as Hindi and Tamil. She is a talented musician, songwriter, and producer who can lay down tracks and create blazing hot beats especially with an audio production and engineering certification, Shakti interned at recording studios like Chicago Recording Company and at Chicago Trax Studios (R. Kellys Chocolate Factory), and worked on projects such as The Smashing Pumpkins and Regina Bell. Shakti has performed in numerous venues internationally with talents like Fareed Haque, Wynton Marsalis, Geroge Benson, and Joe Williams and Guru (Jazzmatazz) as a jazz artist. She toured with the Pop sensation The Jets (MCA) and has worked with some of the music industries top Music Producers. Currently, she is in the studio with The Jettsonz (Nina Sky, Tarkan). In India she landed a number 5 hit single. Collaborations have spanned from Boy George to Wyclef Jean!
Shakti was introduced to Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder) at fifteen who said, Shakti would be something special Many have helped shape Shakti's career into what it is today especially "Bellringer", innovative hip-hop, R&B, Pop Producer. Shakti and Bellringer trekked across the globe to India where they teamed with leading Bollywood producers, directors, and artists the result is the Shakti album.
The Indian-American singer exudes glamour and verve like a glistening eastern jewel. She will mesmerize you with an exotic beauty that oozes self-pocessed sensuality. Her style of performance certainly reflects her originality and uniqueness. Her stunning and commanding stage presence conveys contagious passion moving the audience with her. Her soulful sound vibrates and resonates through space and time. The New York based Shakti states, Music is simply a mind, body and spiritual experience Shakti is a girl who is urban, global, intelligent, innovative, modern yet authentic, and her music is the fusion of hip-hop, R&B and pop with traditional sounds like tablas, oud, and sitar weaving all these varied styles into a seamless album. Sensual vocals with exotic overtones flow throughout these steaming hot tracks. I really want people to embrace me for who I am and accept my contribution to music, it comes from my heart. - Shakti.
It is radio, club, visual, driving in the car, relaxing at home all encompassing It is Shakti...
Experience Shakti from within Let her surround you as you listen...
http://shaktionline.com/
http://www.myspace.com/shaktionline
http://www.shaktionline.com/oscommerce
Aaliyah dancing to Beyonce's new song Back Up
Aaliyah dancing to Beyonce's new song Back Up. I wanted to do this video so bad because i LOVE the song. Check out this video, please rate + comment. I really liked making this one :) Aaliyah's dancing is sick. Love you babygirl x
From: spally87
From: spally87
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Egyptian Lover
Artist: The Egyptian Lover
Song: "Keep it Hot"
Album: Platinum Pyramids
Record Label: Egyptian Empire Records
Director: The Blue Panther
The Save Hip-Hop Campaign
From: HurtingYourFeelings
Purpose: The Save Hip-Hop Campaign
is a movement that not only showcases the TRUE artists of rap music, it is designed to help overthrow the wack mainstream garbage you see on TV that has polluted our culture far too long. This edition is a rap underground joint that speaks about war.
Purpose: The Save Hip-Hop Campaign
is a movement that not only showcases the TRUE artists of rap music, it is designed to help overthrow the wack mainstream garbage you see on TV that has polluted our culture far too long. This edition is a rap underground joint that speaks about war.
A Taste of what the French Can Deliver...Simply Wicked!!
Special Thanks to Tallac Records!!
www.explicitrecords.net is the place to be & Going International!!! Braaap!b
www.explicitrecords.net is the place to be & Going International!!! Braaap!b
Mother Africa by Hip Hop All Stars on UGPulse(Ugandan Music)
So, you have done music in Europe?
A bit. I was in Amsterdam for eight months.
So, how were the Dutch doing music-wise compared to Ugandans?
Unlike Uganda, in Europe songs that touch real life issues sell well. My second song, Better Tomorrow was about AIDS, did not do well here but is big in Amsterdam. People in Uganda care more about music to which they can dance. They do not like to be saddened with the cruel truths.
Of course, there is some racism in Europe. If you are black, it matters little that you have exceptional talent. You have to do a little bit more work than white artists of the same capabilities. When they finally get to like you though, white people will like you hard whether you are singing or not. Look at Michael Jackson's fans. They are for him through thick and thin. In Uganda, no one likes you. People only like what you do. If you falter, they forget all about you.
You entered the music world with recognition as Mr. Sabrina's Pub. Then Mother Africa, the first song you wrote and performed with other artists was recognized by Uganda's hip-hop stars as the best hip-hop song of 2005. This year, you won the Buzz Tenies Award and have had Better Tomorrow nominated for the Kisima Awards. It has been a smooth ride for you, hasn't it? After all, even your other songs that have not been nominated anywhere are hits all over in Uganda.
Oh, I will admit it has not been as hard as I have heard it was for other artists before me.
So, what is it about you that pulls you to the public and sells you as an artist?
I sing with a passion. When I write a song, I give it a face. When I begin to sing the song, I put on the face then strive to become the character. I give that character to the audience when I sing.
You write your own songs?
Oh, yes. All of them.
What comes easier for you, singing or writing?
Both. I can write down a song wherever, whenever and sing it immediately.
So, how many songs and albums have you written so far?
One album with eight songs. I have written a total of ten songs so far.
Based on...
Social life. When I write a song, I leave space for everyone to be able to fit into the situation I am singing about. Gyetwasookera with Priscilla for instance, can apply to couples, parents and children.
Why do you sing? For the money?
Of course, no one does anything without the hope of making some money but I cannot really say I sing for the money. If I sang for money, I would sing differently from how I sing today. I would sing about what is already existent and in the popular styles like afro pop, reggae and not have the fusion of rhythms that I do right now. I sing a fusion of genres: soca, afro pop, R&B, hip-hop, African rhythms, etc. Ginkese, for instance, is a mixture of soca, R&B and a bit of zouk (which is referred to as afro-pop here). I would rather sing what I love and try to make the audience love it too than do otherwise. I sing because I love music. You would rather deny me food than deny me music.
Is that why you have not held any album launches as is done by other Ugandan artists? Because you do not need the money? Some people even 'launch' singles!
I think people rush to launch everything they produce out of insecurity. They keep thinking, I might never do anything this good again, so let me take this chance to make money out of it. However, I believe that once you produce a good song, you can always do it again. In Uganda, all it takes is hard work.
And talent?
I do not think talent counts that much. If you are observant, you will realize that the most successful Ugandan artists are usually the worst talented that have worked very hard to make it. You need to be hard working before anything else.
So no launches for you ever?
Actually, I am planning something that will come in my own time because I need a lot of planning time. Besides, every launch is like the last. I want to do something different. Maybe next year.
Qute Kaye.
You said music is your love. Was that literally? Don't you have any other love or passion?
Save for playing the guitar and the piano, I love to swim, play basketball, read novels and meditate about life. I don't get much time to do most of these anymore though, as music takes up most of my time.
Oh, you play instruments too!
Yeah, though not professionally.
Is that something you learnt to do as a child?
Actually, it is something I taught myself when I diverted into secular music. When I tried to join the Coca-Cola pop stars, the organizers said that knowledge and skill of playing any musical instrument would be an added advantage for competitors. Therefore, I decided to teach myself, and I did.
I read in the papers that you had been attacked and hurt so badly that you had to spend some months in hospital not long ago. What was that about?
About three months ago, I was attacked and beaten into unconsciousness by some rogues. When I came through, I had been admitted in a hospital with terrible headaches. I had been unconscious for about two months! Although I can taste what I eat today, I cannot smell anything. My headaches will not go away and the doctors say I should stay away from noise for at least three months but it is impossible. I had signed deals to perform at different shows before the attack.
Was it music related? I have not heard your name mentioned in any music wrangle before.
It is not always about whether you are antagonistic or not. In this country, there are people who love to ride on others' backs. Some culprits were arrested, so I know who was responsible and yes, they were in the music circles. However, I think they wanted me to hit back just so they could gain prominence in the media through our wrangles but I did not play along. I am naturally a peaceful person that does not entertain conflict, so I just let them be.
Aren't you scared for your life?
Not really. I know I'm not going to die before my time. Even when I was being attacked, it never, ever crossed my mind that I was about to be killed. I am more conscious about people though, especially crowds. My only fear is that I could be attacked again and lose some function of my body parts or senses, but not die completely.
How does your family react to all this?
They have never supported me as a secular musician and are like, See what we mean? This is not going to be the last time. That profession is not safe for you. They are more scared for my life than I am, of course. These days, I always make sure I move around with people I know enough and avoid crowds, especially when I am alone.
Now that you can't smell the food, what do you love to eat?
I used to love matooke and rice before, but eating them now, without a sense of smell simply gets me nostalgic. I have since switched to dry fish with groundnuts for sauce and matooke for food. I drink more water and little tea.
Who do you love?
Sorry?
Who do you love?
God.
And?
People. What do you mean? Do you mean my sister (laughing)?
Okay... who are you dating?
Honestly, no one. I am not dating anymore. I last had a girlfriend in 2005 but it only lasted for six months. Women are so demanding. I didn't have the time but I tried and it just could not work. Oh women, you are very selfish! However, I don't hate you. I love you. That is why I don't date you so I don't hurt you. I can't imagine hurting someone I have loved so much. I would rather not date because I cannot afford to do it right now.
To what extent did you collaborate with Priscilla Kalibabala?
(Laughing) Oh my God! I wrote a song that we did together. Then I wrote another (Nakwaggala Dda), and that was all. She is good.
At?
What do think? Singing of course (laughing).
So, what luggage comes with being famous?
Qute Kaye.
When you set out to sing, you work hard to send a message out there and of course no body works just so they do not to get any money. Success then comes with some unsought-after baggage. On average, fifteen people call me everyday, begging to take me out or meet me. It is both men and women. I can't respond harshly because they are my fans but some get nasty if continuously turned down. There is a woman who called several times and then started to taunt me. She then said that I was not as hot as she had thought. I still have some of those messages stored in my phone's memory. I just laughed and let it pass but now I tread carefully and consciously.
Members of artists' families think we make more money than we actually do, so they dump more responsibilities onto us. Nevertheless, I love and respect people and appreciate that there are people who like me too or what I do out there. I just wish they could understand that you just can't hook up with everyone that likes you.
I don't blame then though. Do you go an extra mile to look good?
Not really. I just do what every man does. I have my haircut, shave and do the usual manly grooming. I am just a normal guy.
Why do you call yourself Qute?
I just do not call myself that, by the way. It is my name and it was given to me by a European lady who helped breast feed me because my mother became ill and could not breast-feed me. I don't know why she gave me that name but that is who I am, Qute Kaye. I am a Muganda.
So what is going to get you off music?
Nothing.
You mean you will still be singing even in old age?
I don't think I shall die an old man. I think I shall die before then, probably be mugged again or killed by thieves.
Don't you have any other profession?
I studied electrical engineering at the City and Guilds Institute but dropped out a year too early. I had not joined the institute willingly anyway, so when the music got so intense, I just dropped out. It is hard to do anything else when you are seriously involved in music as it is quite occupying.
So what is next for you?
I want to do global music. Next year, I want to return to Europe and try again. I know I shall make Uganda proud someday soon, just like Akon did for all Africans.
First published: October 31, 2007
About the Author
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Eunice Rukundo is a graduate Journalist and public relations practitioner with Ultimate Media Consult (U) Ltd. She is a talented writer who enjoys working with people.
Sammy Davis Jr. Talks About His Bowls Of Cocain
This is an interview from ET back in the 80's. He was asked about the bowls of coke that he'd set out at his parties. His response is basically "To have the image of a swinger, you can't hang out in the library."
Michael Jackson Sings For Sammy's Birthday
Michael sings "you were there" for Sammy Davis Jr's birthday, grea quality!
She is only 14 years old - Charice Pempengco
Cut from Star King #38 featuring 15 year old singer (she is actually only 14 but they took her korean age which +1), Charice Pempengco from the Philippines belting out "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going". You can't be not wowed by her awesome vocals and electrifying stage presence. And she's definitely not lip-syncing. subbed by me.
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