He’s as real, as authentic, and as raw as it gets . . . This video is his joint, “Tryin to Live”

A solo Nickelz mixtape is being distributed now
Nickelz is also member of a unique band that blends r&b, rap, soul, and hip hop into one never-before-heard sound called, “EarthChild” – we’ll be putting some of their stuff up too – An album for EarthChild is in the works

dig the talent at http://www.dubfx.net/

Concrete Jungle fans: Be sure to check out the band “Bamboo Shoots.”

Sold out crowd at Blender Theater NYC 10-27-08

New York City’s Bamboo Shoots is a five-piece outfit founded by Avir Mitra and Karl Sukhia in 2004. It represents the latest step in a long journey for these two South Asian musicians originally from Southern New Jersey who have been songwriting partners since the age of 16. As Avir puts it, “South Asian sounds and influences are all over the place, but the voices of Indian Americans themselves have been mostly absent.” Bamboo Shoots is changing that in the United States. “Just by being ourselves on stage we are challenging stereotypes.”

Joined by drummers Shiv Puri, Ankur Patel and guitarist Ahmed Mahmoud, the band’s grass roots efforts have garnered them a huge following as they draw crowds to major venues on the East Coast including New York City’s Knitting Factory and Galapagos and Philadelphia’s Khyber. Bamboo Shoots receive great reception from the college radio market, receiving airplay on over 200 college radio stations nationwide and charting consistently in several markets. In May 2007, Bamboo Shoots won mtvU’s “Best Music on Campus Artist of the Year” contest, receiving a multi-record recording deal with Epic Records and performing on the Late Show with Conan O’Brien.

Their profile is growing rapidly as they currently work with producer Jerry Harrison (guitarist/keyboardist of Talking Heads and producer of No Doubt, Live, Foo Fighters) on their debut full-length album for Epic Records.

http://www.myspace.com/bambooshoots

Their unique sound can be described as: Daft Punk meets Alice in Chains. Graceland in Space. The Police produced by Timbaland. LeVar Burton.

Drummer Shiv Puri playing on a float at The Indian Day Parade in NYC, sporting the CJ Crowned King tee

sorta like life, no? you might miss the first shot, the second shot, but hit the third, and then hit shot after shot after shot after shot. if you get knocked, get up and try again, cause you dont know when your roll(s) might come

And while we’re at it, here’s the presentation of the original iPod in 2001 – that thing looks so antiquated now – Our favorite line from the presentation: “Why Music? Well, we love music, and it’s always good to do something you love.”

-”You’re gonna be in a great mood all day, cause you’re gonna be slapping your troubles away with the slap chop.”

- “Stop having a boring tuna, stop having a boring life.”

- “You’re gonna love my nuts.”

- “Guys, we’re gonna make America skinny again, one slap at a time.”

- “Tacos, Fettuccine, Linguine, Martini, Bikini.”