All India Radio {Echo Other}
Below is the track-listing for All India Radio’s Echo Other album. The fave is “The Quiet Ambient.” ENJOY!
The Red Sneaker Diaries →{India Shawn} @hernameisEL
#153 ↔ Magic After The Drum-Roll
In the last year or so I have been introduced to a number of talented musicians from various musical genres. Some of which I like, some I loathe and some I love. The young lady being mentioned in this article is an amazing singer/songwriter from Atlanta by way of the City of Angels. And for the record, I dig her music. I’ve seen India Shawn perform a number of times around Atlanta and highly recommend her shows. She has a genuine quality about her, an energy that says, “I just wrote down what I was feeling.” I won’t say that manufactured images and personae aren’t appealing or entertaining, but every now and again it is nice to find a talented person who is comfortable in their own skin.
I hate being boxed in. That was the cause of a lot of internal conflict for me, so I stay away from words like genre and category. Those are bad words. Lol. Back in the day people just let the music speak for itself, and I want to bring that aspect back. -India Shawn
India Shawn is signed as a songwriter to Polow Da Don’s Zone 4 Inc. (Polow is a producer responsible for the careers of Rich Boy and Keri Hilson). Currently back in her home state of California, India is in the lab working on her debut album as well as new music for other artists. (Her resume already includes working with some heavy hitters like Dr. Dre. Where is that Detox album anyway?)
Not only is she a very talented artist, she is also a humble and enlightening individual. Her musical style and capability will be a refreshing addition to mainstream pop/soul/r&b/alternative music scene. We live outside of boxes around these parts. Of course, if I am posting about it, it means I believe in it. I support good music and good musicians.
If you’re up on India Shawn, then this post will serve as a collection of India Shawn’s awesomeness. If you are new to her work then this post will serve as an introduction (interview, media) to India Shawn’s awesomeness. It is a win-win situation and this guy thinks so too.
Check her out after the jump.
{Quickie} Is Your Music Worth Buying?
This is a very simple question that everyone with a product for sale should ask themselves. What about you or your work is worth hard (or easily) earned money? I have come across many a free EP and/or Mixtape and had the thought, I am so glad they are not asking anyone to pay for this. Feelings would be hurt. Yes, sometimes it is that bad, sometimes it’s worse.
Everyone should take a minute and ask themselves, as objectively as possible, “What is this music worth?” or “Why would anyone buy this?” For some, it will reinforce the belief they already feel in their product, and for others, well, it would save you some expensive studio time.
Many artists (salespersons) adopt the attitude that it doesn’t matter if no one else likes their music. NEWSFLASH: If you want to make a living as an artist, other people have to like it, and buy it. Unless, of course, you are going to sell your albums/ringtones/merchandise/concert tickets to yourself, because if that is the case then no, it shouldn’t matter if anyone else likes it. #YouNeedFans
I am not saying that you should allow someone to shake the faith you may have in your project, I am simply saying that you should attempt to put your best foot forward, the first time, because at the rate the music industry is going, another chance may not, and probably won’t, come.
I buy music. I might be 1 of 10,000 people left, but I remain a purchaser. And not just new music, I replace old scratched CDs, only the classics of course, but none the less. Trust me, it matters, I am salty when the only good songs on the album are the singles.
OKAY, my rant is done.
Bad News Brown {Reign}
I’ve been duped. This video was actually listed under the official video for Kanye West’s “Power” on YouTube. Knowing full well Kanye’s video hasn’t dropped yet, I clicked anyway expecting to see a fan vid. Instead what I found was a Haitian/Canadian/singer/rapper/harmonica player by the name of Bad News Brown. The little white lie turned about to be a pretty good marketing campaign.
The track above is called “Reign,” below is “Born To Sin” which I really dig. After listening to all of the tracks available on his official website, I can only co-sign these two. The others… “meh.” The differences between “Born to Sin” and “Touch Her Body,”or “Reign” and “Soul Clap” are not even bi-polar, it’s more like they were created by two all together different people. And frankly, after hearing the first two tracks, the second two were a monumental let down.
