Introducing Mr. Nickelz from Queens, NY. It is only a matter of time for Nickelz – All that’s really required is one good shot – his lyrics roar like crazy and show profound thought and inspiration

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

A plug for our boyy DJ Locky Stylez in the UK – Mike runs a radio station named flavourradio.com based in London, England – they have DJs from all over the world who play on the station, so check it out

radio: monday nights and tuesday nights on flavourradio.com from 7 till 9pm UK time and thursday nights from 6 till 7pm with the RVUP mixshow, its aimed at new music from all over the world and is conjunction with rythmic visions pr/underground promotions

Stylez’ mixtapes include artists from both the UK and the US; he recently worked with Clap Cognac from New York

Stylez is also part of Slip ‘n’ Slide records DJ team, and has played at various concerts, including Donnell Jones and Genuine shows

“In this Concrete Jungle we live, our survival is love that we give”

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

Concrete Jungle to Sponsor “All Access Music Conference” in Miami, FL headlined by Maino

Music Industry Heavyweights Gather in Miami; Hoping to Discover the “Next Big Thing”

Major Label A&R executives, A-List Managers and Grammy Award-winning Producers are just some confirmed participants for this year’s All Access Music Conference. The two-day event offers new Recording Artists, Record Producers and Songwriters the chance to learn from, network and showcase their music for leading industry execs.

· Miami, FL (WEB) May 18, 2009 — The All Access Music Conference (AAMC) is a two-day event that brings together some of the biggest names in the Music Business with what they hope will be the best new unsigned music talent. This year’s conference will be held on August 8^th & 9^th in Miami Beach, FL and offers up-and-coming Recording Artists, Songwriters and Record Producers the opportunity to showcase their music for industry experts in a host of different ways ranging from “One-On-One Demo Critiquing Sessions” to actual Live Performances.

*For a complete list of panelists, and additional information about the conference, please visit: www.allaccessmusicconference.com

We profiled the band “Bamboo Shoots” earlier in our blog, but we thought we’d update you with some awesome pics and their recent tour across India in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengal. If there was a stock market for rock bands, we’d be loading up on these guys, they are destined for great things and chart-toppers. Also, be sure to check out their blog at: http://bambooshootsband.blogspot.com/  Also, check out the video below of their single, “Wrong All Along” below:

Bamboo Shoots on Conan

Shiv winding up to smash the drum

much love to Styles P – former member of the LOX and multi-talented solo artist – New York born and bred – Hip hop phenom – don’t forget the “good times”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wBq-iBBIKU

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