It's been a year since Edmond released his second LP titled "Love and Pop". He has since then reached his 10th year anniversary in music, and is releasing a 3 disk album tracking 30 songs. I'm super excited for this album because it will include never before heard or released songs. Some in which didn't make his albums "Outrageous" & "Love and Pop". He is releasing a single called " To The Top" to kick off his album "Edoprod 10th Anniversary" following a music video for it. The track is def a club hit and I can't wait to get my hands on this single. It's a HOT!!!! track and if you don't trust my word, then there is a link below to listen to it NOW!. I've known Edmond for some time now and I have to say he's a very sweet and talented man, and I can see he has come a long way with his music, and always amazes me with the music he puts out. I can't wait to go through this journey of a moment in time where it all began and into the present. "Edoprod 10th Anniversary" is to release 12/20/2012 in all online stores. If you can't wait you can sample part of the album on Amazon (Link below). For more info on Edmond make sure you visit his web page.
Smiley Vyrus is a musician, dj, and producer from Dallas, Texas. Although Smiley has an uncanning resemblance to Miley Cyrus I assure you it's not her lol! The picture in itself explains how wicked crazy this artist is, and I mean that in a good way. Smiley's debut album is called "THIS IS ACID" the title says it all. It has the most tech acid house feel to it, I'm sure it will put you in a trance or make you want to dance. You don't have to take my word for it just take a listen.
For more info, contact, and FREE DOWNLOADS please see links below.
Just a little side note Smiley will be working on a remix for me, for my upcoming remix album I'll be releasing hopefully at the end of this year latest early next year 2013.
A new EDM (electronic dance music) group with a timeless sound. First single called "IT'S OVER" featuring vocals by Roses For The Mad Man. I've had this song on repeat all day, and was really listening to the lyrics and it was like telling my story of my break up of 3 years ago. Without a doubt these guys are very talented and can't wait to hear their next project. I've yet to learn who Le Freakz is and get the scoop, but rest a sure that I will get an interview hahaha! I've had the pleasure of knowing Roses For The Mad Man for a few years and also got to interview him as well. If you like to know more about R4TM there is a link below of the interview.
Yeyo is back with a remix single release of Retroceder.
A new sound of tribal electro house all infused together. He had me prancing and dancing in my room all day lol! I think this is one of his more progressive tracks he's come out with and I'm loving it. Please make sure to check out and download his music on ITunes. His music is worth every penny and I've got all his singles lol! If you want to get to know who Yeyo is I'll leave a link below with the interview I had with him in 2011.
After 2 years of hiatus he's back with a new single called MAKE ME DANCE. I remember discovering him on MySpace years ago, and listening to his music thinking how talented he is. He is definitely re-inventing himself with this new dance pop sound. A few of my favorite songs are SHOWGIRL, LET'S DEFY GRAVITY, AT THE DISCO, and (of course the hot new single) MAKE ME DANCE. His passion for music and the talent he has to create it is going to take him far.
Raven: It's been quite some time since we've heard anything about you! How are you?
Halohead: I know! I'm back from the dead... fiercely!... definitely feeling quite fantastic... and SUPER excited about my brand new single "Make Me Dance", which is now available on iTunes.
Raven: I'm very excited that you've come back with what I think is going to be a big hit. How long have you been working on this project?
Halohead: Well, in producing this track, I was quite particular in how I wanted it to sound. And being as though I've been M.I.A for a while, I thought that coming back with a hot track would be a smart thing to do. So I needed a new sound, better quality, and relevance to the dance music scene. I started writing this song back in March of this year, then finally got around to producing a sound around the lyrics, last month. Then at the beginning of this month, I finalized the track. So in all, it took about 2 months to pull this project together.
Raven: Can we expect more singles or an album soon?
Halohead: There's definitely going to be some remastered re-releases of two songs from my EP I released back in 2010. And I'm also releasing another brand new single, as well as an exclusive remix cd, later this summer. But as far as an album, I don't have an exact date set in stone, but I'll definitely reveal more details about that later this summer. But overall, I'm excited about the new sound and direction of my new music. Can't wait to share my new music with everyone!
Raven: Lets go back a few years to the MySpace years. lol How did this drive to make music come about?
Halohead: Good question. To be completely honest, I've always had a passion for entertainment, but as far as music... in my late teen years, I was never really interested in making music or becoming a recording artist. For one, I felt as though I couldn't sing. And the thought of being a "recording artist" was something I thought I'd never be. Growing up, dancing and singing in the mirror and pretending to be one of the Spice Girls, was a fantasy I'd act out. I was really imaginative as a child and would fantasize quite a bit, about being a singer or fierce superstar. I grew up in the tunnel vision of listening to mainstream music. But of course, when MySpace was introduced, I was exposed to genres such as Electro, Techno, and "flamboyant" pop music. For example, artists such as Jeffree Star, Medic Droid, and Electric Valentine, are all artists whose music and image I instantly fell in love with. I was hooked! And of course, after those three artists/bands being an inspiration to me at the time, I decided to create my own music as an outlet, to see if I were capable of making some fierce tunes, just as good as those guys did. I didn't know what the fuck I was doing. All I know is that I wanted to keep my stuff original, but also keep it to the similar sounds of those artists who inspired me.
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Raven: Do you still keep up with MySpace and still up load music on there?
Halohead: No. I kind of fell off the map with using MySpace, because in a sense, MySpace lost it's relevance of sharing music. But now that I look back, I realize that MySpace is actually a genius social media site, to reach out to people to listen to your music. But unfortunately, relevance is key. And sites such as Facebook and Twitter have taken the social media world by storm, leaving MySpace in the dust. No shade to MySpace though. But maybe I should consider using MySpace again, to reach out to the very few people who use it. Now that's shade. Ha!
Raven: So why the name HaloHead ?
Halohead: I was a varsity cheerleader in high school, back in 2006. At one of our cheerleading practices, I broke my neck while practicing a back-tuck... which is a back flip in mid-air, without touching the ground with your hands. Since the neck break was so severe, I was given the option to have surgery done on my neck or wear a halo brace for an extended period of time. Fearful of surgery, I went with the halo, in which I had to wear for 3 months (And yes... it's that thing Regina wore in the movie "Mean Girls"). I was unable to take the halo off, because it was bolted into my skull... literally. Most painful shit ever! But the fact that this giant contraption on my head wasn't going anywhere for a while, I had to deal with it. I didn't let it stop me from doing ANYTHING. As a matter of fact, with the halo on, I went back to work the same day I got out of the hospital. And after wearing the halo for so long, it definitely challenged my mental strength and after finally getting the halo off, I felt like a completely different person. Later, when I started making music, I chose this name because it represented the new person I became, after my experience; a strong and fearless being, with a fierce ball of energy needing to be unleashed.
Raven: For those who don't know you, tell us... Who is Halohead?
Halohead: I'm an artist, who's got a passion for pleasing a crowd and making music that makes people feel whatever emotion I'm trying to convey. And the more I move forward in this industry, the more I expect to grow and re-invent myself. I have a lot to learn. And the best is yet to come.
Raven: Most artist have a style and a "look", what's yours?
Halohead: I like playing around with different styles and looks, simply because it's fun and I love creativity. But if I were to be placed in a single category, based on style, I'd have to say it would be... "new age dance queen"... if that even exists. It exists now... cause I just made it up. lol Now I gotta make it werk!
Raven: For your fans in Texas where can they go to see you perform or party?
Halohead: Haven't performed live in a while, but you can definitely catch me partying and lounging at a few hotspots in the Dallas area, such as S4, Lizard Lounge, and PeacePipe. And when I'm down in the College Station area, I party it up at Club Halo, in Bryan, Tx.
Raven: Will you be releasing any of your old work?
Halohead: As I mentioned before, I'll be re-releasing 2 remastered songs from my previous EP. But I've also been working on recreating and revamping one of my old songs, which I may release later this summer.
Raven: In the meantime, where can everyone download your new single?
Halohead: My new single "Make Me Dance" is available to download on iTunes, AmazonMp3, GooglePlay, Spotify, Rhapsody, iHeartRadio, and Nokia.
Raven: Anything you want to say to your fans and new readers?
Halohead: Special shout out to all my stans, for the love and support you've all displayed for me. I hope that you all continue to display your support and share my music with the rest of the world. And to my new readers... Let's create this Army of Angels! This is only the beginning! And the best is yet to come!
Raven: Well, I'm really glad you are coming back with a great hit. Wishing you the best and can't wait to see what you will be bring us with your music. Thank you for taking the time to do this interview.
She is the diva of dark pop music based out of the San Francisco area. She is young, vibrant, and brilliant with her lyrics. Inspired by many Latin and also American artists she has infused that into her music. The first time I heard her cover of the 80's big pop hit Sweet Dreams by The Eurythmics, I was hooked and had to hear more and find out who she was. If you're looking to get some side action, or need a mistress, then San Cha's music is the pill you need, to release the beast within. She has a lot to offer and without a doubt she is a rising star.
San Cha: Good thanks, still at work for some reason I thought I was earlier lol!
Raven: You're starting to make a name for yourself in the music world. What made you want to become a singer and how long have you been singing?
San Cha: Usually when I see something I want to do and envision myself doing it, it always happens. I used to love Gloria Trevi, I used to watch her movies and her TV shows. She was WiLD! She was my early motivation towards becoming an attention whore. Must have been the her freedom and her energy that really made me want to be on a stage. I started to love Selena and Fey and I'd sing to them in my room all day. I wanted to do nothing more. I was so shy then, it was like my door to freedom. Complete freedom is what I really long for.
Singing, I've been doing alone in my room since I can remember. I've been singing in public since I was 11 in the church choir. In school at 15. Outside of school I started performing at open mics since like 2007. First at jazz piano bars. Then at songwriter nights, just me and a guitar. It's probably been 2 or 3 years since my first show.
Raven: How far would you like to with your music?
San Cha:I guess that's a problem I have because sometimes I think I want to stay independent no matter what. So as far as that can get me, because I think being a sancha, as a meaning of a sancha you're suppose to be the side.As opposed to being the main thing and I don't want anyone to idolize me. I guess I want to be underground and not on the pop charts.
Raven: If you had to Describe San Cha how would you put it into words?
San Cha: What it means is mistress, and I separated the words so it would have a religious context in SAN CHA you know. Sancha to me it's kind of like the alternative, the one who's going to say what she wants, because she's not the wifey, she's not being controled by that person, she doesn't belong to anyone. She's just the side, does what she wants, says what she wants, isn't apologetic, sneaky.. she has to be you know, and it's not her problem at the end of the day. I use it as a metaphor musically, where as everyone has there Lady Gaga, there Madonna, or Britney Spears, like they have there gods. I'm just like if you need a break I'm here lol
Raven: Well your music is good, I've been following you for a bit now, and love your cover of Sweet Dreams.
San Cha: Aww thank you
Raven: How would you describe your style in fashion and in your music?
San Cha: Well right now, I don't know why, but I've been feeling black and see through is a lot of what I like. The drappier the better, most of the stuff I wear is vintage because it's the cheapest way to get something really fabulous. Sometime you can get something that looks grandma-ish, but then you cut off the stuff that covers it up and it's like see through, it's hot, and witchy at the same time. I feel like I'm suppose to be witchy, with my music I wanted to do... I'm working with a producer right now and we're working on is more tribal elements like drums cumbias and reggaeton-ish but really mixed with goth textures. So I want to kind of exude all of that, where I'm gonna be goth, but I'm also gonna be ghetto and show my ass.
Raven: Where do you get your inspiration when it comes to your look?
San Cha: A lot of street wear, it's also just a feeling. I feel like I can't really control the way I'm gonna shop, you feel it I like that piece and you get it. It's almost like it's calling you, the inspiration is really everyone.
Raven: Are there any artist you looked up to growing up?
San Cha:Yeah, the typical latina story Selena, Gloria Tervi (first of all), Shakira. As I got more into music I started getting into Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin,when I started getting into english music. Jimi Hendrix, his crazy stage antics are my like my thing. The Doors Jim Morrison yes!
Raven: Given the chance to perform or to be featured in a song who would that be?
Raven: You had a show in San Fran not to long ago, what was it about?
San Cha: It was a whole production called Transfixed, focused on transgender issues, of that nature. There theme was gender within an environment and I have that song Straight to Hell that is my gender and sexuality within a religious environment. So like that's perfect, it was a 3 day event and I was given 7 minutes on stage which I also included the new version on Crown Me.
Raven: I read that you will be visiting the L.A. and will be performing out here for the first time. Where and when can we go see you perform?
San Cha: I will performing at Mustache Mondays in downtown L.A. April 30th, I believe I'm opening up for someone. May 2nd I'll be performing at MJ'S Bar for there event called WHORE HOUSE. So I'm booked for those 2 nights.
Raven: I know you have a few tracks out on the net, when can we expect another EP or Lp?
San Cha: It's going to be a full length album, but the deadline I guess would be June 30th. I didn't want to put a deadline to it but people have been bugging me about it, and my producer said He wants to have it done before his 30th B-day. So I said if my producer wants a deadline I'm down, so his date was June 30th.
Raven: Is there a song you have out now that has a lot of meaning to you and why?
San Cha: Crown Me is the song I love to perform the most because it talks about acceptance and it's like a tragic beauty queen story, how all of us want to be accepted and some of us will go to far. It talks about my turning point in my life where I was like I don't give a F**k anymore. There was a time in my life where I was super shy and now it's like No bitches I'm not shy anymore and I don't care.
Raven: As you grow more as an artist, do you think your style will change and do you think it will go more of a mainstream style?
San Cha: I think my music is already pop, because it's pop music format. So I don't know how else to give in should be like my thing. To change my style would be to change my fan base and I think people can get use to it after a while, more then me get use to them. I don't think at this point i would want to change my producer.
Raven: Well thank you so much for doing this.
San Cha: No thank you, and talk to you pretty soon.
The queen of pop is back once again and letting us have it. This has to be my favorite album since her Confessions On A Dance Floor album. Some of her tracks have a feel of old Madonna infused with the new sounds of today. Many may say she's pass her prime, but I say keep going girl. She's 53 and still moving as if she's in her 20's, so why not do it until she breaks a hip (knock on wood lol). I have to say the top 3 tracks I'm loving and have on repeat are, Gang Bang, Some Girls, and Love Spent.
If you haven't gotten a chance to listen to it you can sample and download her album here.
He is a hip hop/dance artist from Dallas, Texas, who has started a controversial movement called the XY MOVEMENT. Some calling it gender bending and others calling him androgynous. He say it's a freedom of expression, and fashion. He doesn't label himself as anything only as "I'M JUST FREE", he says putting a label only limits you on what you can do. The purpose of this XY movement is to let everyone know, you should not let fear hold you back and to take a risk. His vocals and style of raping gives off a vibe between OutKast and Ludacris, 2 well known hip hop artists of our time. His lyrics tell a great story and speaks of what he's gone through. Theres no doubt that we will see this young man rise from the ground and shine like a star.
DPhill: I'm doing good man, traveling to this photo shoot right now.
Raven: Ok sounds good, so lets get this going, when did you start rapping?
DPhill: I started rapping when I was in 3rd grade, actually I started in 2nd grade doing free style. In the 8th grade I laid my first track and then I actually started pursuing it realizing I can something with it around umm... 16 I in the 10th grade.
Raven: For your readers out there, In 5 words how would you explain your sound?
DPhill: I'm sticking to the genre called Organic which means kind of like letting the music come together. So you can compare it to some form of rock, a little bit of funk, of coarse hip hop, um a little bit of classical. I'm really influenced by a lot of people like Erykah Badu, Voodoo Doll 84, of coarse a lot of rock music like Jimmy Hendricks. So it has this experimental feel, just going with the flow, not really trying to hard just letting the music come out.
Raven: Where do you get your inspiration to write your songs and whats your favorite part about the process?
DPhill: I get my inspiration from every day life, I be going through something and a lot of times I get mad. Thats when I get my best songs when I'm angry, it's kind of a release. I'm a photographer as well and I see pictures and I get ideas in my mind and I just write about that. Really my songs are more like self help kind of like psychology where I can tell my story and hopefully help somebody else.
Raven: Who are your top 5 artist you listen to?
DPhill: Right now I'm a huge fan, shout out to Kid Cudi he's like my big brother, I relate to his music so much, I listen to a lot of random rock like Shevil, I listen to Alogon Heat, OutKast, Erykah Badu, Daft Punk, and random DubStep stuff.
Raven: I f you were given a chance to open up for an artist who is on tour right now, who would it be?
DPhill: Kid Cudi hands down.
Raven: What is the XY Movement, what it is, how it started and what's the purpose for it?
DPhill: The Xy Movement started as an idea in my mind and I was really venturing out, and expanding my mind to think outside of the box from what was normal. Then one day I had an idea of wearing lip stick, tights and different face paint and then I was like WOW! Theres more to life you know then just the norm. So I just started venturing out man and it took me a while to feel confident where I can do it in public and not worry about what people think. You know coming from the black community and the south it's really conservative. Texas for sure... a lot of people are quote on quote closed minded, so coming from that culture I just started thinking things together and just trying things that I like and I found what I liked. The whole XY Movement purpose really is to encourage to let go of things that hold them back such as fear. We are having a XY fashion show in June which will be a 3 day event. First day would be a party, 2nd day the fashion show and the 3rd day will be a gathering. So we'll keep you guys posted on dates and all that stuff soon.
Raven: Where can your fans and your readers take a listen and mixtape?
DPhill: Hotnewhiphop.com and search for DPHILL SPANGLISH, and you can watch my videos on Youtube, follow me on twitter and you can LIKE my facebook page (links are below the black and white picture). I'm actually putting out an album called UNZIPPED on ITunes (On sale NOW!)
Raven: Before we end the interview is there any words of wisdom you may have for the readers out there?
DPhill: Take your own advice... I would say that to everyone. A lot of times we don't realize that when we give advice, we're giving out advice that we need too. It's kind of self conscious, so I would say to anybody take your own advice. Take what life has to offer and just grow, to just push the best way that you can and to keep on living, no matter how are it gets or dark life seems the same just keep with it.
Raven: Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with me.
ElectroPop artist from the US making his first interview debut with yours truly. I stumbled upon him on Twitter and discovered his music. He has a unique sound and has a very original and underground feel to him. As you may or may not know I'm a big fan of the underground scene and it's artists. Once I heard Verti-Go I wanted to listen to more and found myself getting hooked yet to another track called Toxic Demeanor.
RAVEN - I'm great thank you... Finally we're able to do this interview, seems like there was always something getting in the way right?
PRESTON BOWMAN - Yes I know! lol but at last we are here so to speak ;)
RAVEN - Yes that is true, so tell us who is Preston for your readers out there?
PRESTON BOWMAN - Basically if Britney Spears married Blink 182 and had a dorky gay sarcastic son, that'd be me.
RAVEN - Wow thats quit the combo lol!
PRESTON BOWMAN - Yeah imagine that sex tape lol!
RAVEN - No thanks I rather not ha! So describe your music and it's sound.
PRESTON BOWMAN - Electro dance with pop punk roots, electropop usually sums it up. My tastes are very electric and I like to show that in my music.
RAVEN - How long have you been creating your music?
PRESTON BOWMAN - I've been making music since I was 18 so about 10 years now. Wow I never realized it's been that long lol.
RAVEN - That is a long time but you're still young, so in the next 5 years where do you think you'll be with your music?
PRESTON BOWMAN - Well I'm changing gears a bit, learned some new things, take some music college courses. In 5 years I want to be on the road in some capacity. I've toyed with the idea of starting a band but thats another animal entirely.
RAVEN - At the top of your head what song really represents you the best?
PRESTON BOWMAN - Crazy Boy, it was a very short toss up between that and Hostile Takeover.
RAVEN - Are there any artist you would like to work with on your next project?
PRESTON BOWMAN - Would love to work with Blood On The Dancefloor, and course Raven! On the label peep scale I could see me and Ke$ha having some fun, but I'd probably have to be her designated driver lol!
RAVEN - Well that sounds like a good list and thank you for adding me to that too ;) Lets talk about the projects you've done so far. You've released a EP Audi-Oh and a album Toxic Demeanor, where can we get our little hands on them?
PRESTON BOWMAN - For the Ep you can visit my band camp account join my email list for that free download. That was something I put together after the release of my first album Toxic Demeanor which you can download mp3 on ITunes, Amazon or CdBaby for cd format.
RAVEN - There are a lot of gay artist breaking out on the mainstream charts how does that make you feel?
PRESTON BOWMAN - I'm glad that more gay artist are hitting the mainstream, we still have a ways to go. I just wish the out put was a little more diverse.
RAVEN - Are there any plans for any live shows this year?
PRESTON - Nothing laid out yet, I might put out another album before I go live. I'm thinking about doing a few web shows here and there.
RAVEN - Do you have a big following or are you still building the fan base?
PRESTON BOWMAN - That's a good question. Social media is a wonderful thing but it's a little hard to decipher who likes or follows you versus a fan. I would say I will always be building my fan base. It's kind of like trying to give a speech on a subway with everyone yelling. At some point I know I'll have to leave PA to get a bigger fan base.
RAVEN - If you had to move and make that big change for a bigger fan base where would you go?
PRESTON BOWMAN - I honestly haven't fully made the decision on if I want "big" vs "indie" so I'll cross that one when I get there. I've been thinking either New York or the UK. Talk about extremes lol!
RAVEN - Well I can't wait to see what you come up with next, and wish you the best of luck on it all. Is there anything you would like to add before the interview ends?
PRESTON BOWMAN - Is this the insert shameless plug question? LOL please visit me at my site prestoninside.com sign up for my email list and get a free EP. Oh and please prepare to see more of me in the future! Thanks for having me here Raven.
RAVEN - It has been a pleasure to have done this interview with you and hopefully once you've finished your second album we can do an update.
PRESTON BOWMAN - Of course, thank you the pleasure is mine as well.
