The second song Jimmy B-Boy AKA. ReggiiMental ever recorded. There's a funny story along with the recording of this, Can't Hold Back and All We Know that I just don't think I can tell you, but it resulted in us having to re-record all three, at the time I was absolutely clueless, but if you ever see me knocking about or during a "post show hello" ask me about it.
B-Boy Soul just got it's fashion garment numero uno. The adidas trainer has been synonymous with hip-hop music, soul music, reggae music and oozing "coolness" since day one, so ina Run DMC style, we thought it only right that we write our own little ode to the glorious footwear. And I think we did it right. Always people sing this one to me, probably because it's the easiest one to get the tune of, "all I need is a melody and adidas trainers" couldn't be simpler than that. Going for a one note Ian Brown type thing there. Channelling King Monkey I think worked out quite well on this occassion.
This is a reflection and meditation on the reasons why we do what we do, obviously from the title we're all susceptable to a bit of branding, but at the end of the day we can "leave the chasing paper" ... if you're doing what you do not for the love, but for the money then stop doing it right now! Choose something creative, scientific or recreational to do instead, you can't hurt anyone that way, but greed makes you strong, but only for hurting the weak. Choose Life. And I'm not talking about TVs, CD players and 3 piece suites in a Trainspotting stylee, I'm talking life, living it and enjoying it.
"Take it back to basics, back to the soul"
lyrics
All I need is a melody and Adidas Trainers ...
credits
from The Deepest Cellar, track released 01 May 2010
Monday, 8 July 2013
The Deepest Cellar
Over the Dapp Kings Jimmy and myself weave the quintessential B-Boy Soul tapestry. The vibe is party, party, party. From DJ sets to Lovebox to a groovy house party I've heard this song and it's still refreshing to know that I'm on it breaking some musical ground, paving te way for the likes of Plan B and Janelle Monae. Come to think of it, sometimes I forget I'm even on it and just enjoy it, that's the way music should be I think. When I hear or read artists that are embarrassed to be on their own records, hear their own voice or see themselves in the videos, it sickens me. I just don't understand, your making the music for all the wrong reasons, or you shouldn't be doing it. I think you can tell from these 3 and a half minutes that we're really into what we're doing and truly enjoying it. Hope you're enjoying it too.
lyrics
Down in The Deepest Cellar
Beneath the floorboards of the fortune teller's
There's the swinginest party to be had
'cos you got your soul and you're feeling mighty glad
credits
from The Deepest Cellar, track released 01 May 2010
lyrics
Down in The Deepest Cellar
Beneath the floorboards of the fortune teller's
There's the swinginest party to be had
'cos you got your soul and you're feeling mighty glad
credits
from The Deepest Cellar, track released 01 May 2010
B-Boy Soul
"This is the intro" says Jimmy and we're off.
With Abdominal and DJ Format's 'Participation Prerequisite' in mind all the time we were recording The Deepest Cellar and, film of choice, Jimmy Cliff in 'The Harder They Fall' on the box on a loop the mindset for the album is introduced. A nice soul instrumental from Third Degree Liam Byrne sampled from an old Soul / R&B classic and Reggii logging a preface for the record, accompanied by my B-Boy Soul mantra, the foundations of the swinginest party to be had are set.
"We got your B-Boy Soul, got to be letting it go, move on up and soldier on from the morning 'till the break of dawn!"
lyrics
We got your B-Boy Soul ...
Matt Henshaw's Adventures In Wonderland: Festival Season ... Godiva setlist ...
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Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Matt Henshaw interview with Ana Cristina LoCus about the Music Business ...
Complete Name: Matt Henshaw
Occupation: Professional Singer-Songwriter & Musician
Company: MattHenshaw.com / Satsuma Elephants
Website: http://www.matthenshaw.com / http://www.satsumaelephants.com
1.- About you: How, When and Where did you realise you wanted to be a musician. How did that happen?
I was an infant and saw an advert on TV for Strongbow cider with Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple playing, at that moment I didn't know what it was but I knew that was what I wanted to do, make music like that !
2.- About the industry: What do you think is the best way of beginning a career in music?
Just be passionate about it, be the best you can possibly be, and as we all know sometimes it doesn't even matter how good you are, some of the best artists go unnoticed, just persevere and you'll get where you want to be, or at least half way there !
3.- There are so many talented musicians in the world. How to make a difference?
Mani from The Stone Roses and Primal Scream said to me once, "you've got to blow your own trumpet because no one is going to blow it for you" and that's kind of stuck with me.
4.- What is success for you? Do you consider yourself a successful artist?
Petrol money and plenty of milk and tea bags, as long as I have those things then I consider myself succeeding. Obviously I have dreams and ambitions but at a basic level being comfortable and doing what I love everyday is a great success.
5.- Order the next attributes from 1 to 8, being 1 the most important attribute and 8 the less important one for a musician's success: Talent,Charisma, Leadership, multifaceted, Time, Contacts, Good looking & Money.
1 - Talent
2 - Charisma
3 - Leadership
4 - multifaceted
5 - Time
6 - Contacts
7 - Good looking
8 - Money
If you put effort into the first 5 then the contacts will come, and you shouldn't ever worry about your looks, that applies to everyone. And money too, it's just an illusion.
6.- What do you think about the way the MEDIA works. Have you ever had a good or bad experience with the Media (radio, TV, Newspapers)?
It works, and it's always worked in the same way. As long as we live in this same free market monetary capitalist society it will never change so you have to find your way in and make it work for you, or make them work for you as the case may be.
8.- What do you think about fame? Do you think a musician needs fame to sell records and concerts?
It all goes hand in hand. Depends what you want to achieve, people sell records and make money or a living in the music business without anyone ever knowing who they are, they're usually the best ones !
9.- Is there anything about the Music Industry that was different from what you thought or what the people think?
It's just a business like any other, I think that's the biggest source of confusion, people believe all the myths and the fiction of it and the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll stuff but it's just cold hard business in the main.
10.- What would be your advice for all aspiring musicians who want to break into the industry?
Just believe in what you do, stick to your guns and do what you can to achieve what you want to do, it's all possible.
11.- Is there any bad or good experience. A wrong or good decision you made in your career that you would like to share, which can be useful for other musicians?
Don't drink too much, that made me quit the music business about 5 years ago, and almost was the death of me anyways, it's taken me all this time to recover properly and be able to keep a proper check on my affairs ... my mum always used to say "everything in moderation", but I can't subscribe to that, too "all or nothing" so now I don't drink at all, but everyone's different so do what works for you but stay focused on your goals.
Occupation: Professional Singer-Songwriter & Musician
Company: MattHenshaw.com / Satsuma Elephants
Website: http://www.matthenshaw.com / http://www.satsumaelephants.com
1.- About you: How, When and Where did you realise you wanted to be a musician. How did that happen?
I was an infant and saw an advert on TV for Strongbow cider with Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple playing, at that moment I didn't know what it was but I knew that was what I wanted to do, make music like that !
2.- About the industry: What do you think is the best way of beginning a career in music?
Just be passionate about it, be the best you can possibly be, and as we all know sometimes it doesn't even matter how good you are, some of the best artists go unnoticed, just persevere and you'll get where you want to be, or at least half way there !
3.- There are so many talented musicians in the world. How to make a difference?
Mani from The Stone Roses and Primal Scream said to me once, "you've got to blow your own trumpet because no one is going to blow it for you" and that's kind of stuck with me.
4.- What is success for you? Do you consider yourself a successful artist?
Petrol money and plenty of milk and tea bags, as long as I have those things then I consider myself succeeding. Obviously I have dreams and ambitions but at a basic level being comfortable and doing what I love everyday is a great success.
5.- Order the next attributes from 1 to 8, being 1 the most important attribute and 8 the less important one for a musician's success: Talent,Charisma, Leadership, multifaceted, Time, Contacts, Good looking & Money.
1 - Talent
2 - Charisma
3 - Leadership
4 - multifaceted
5 - Time
6 - Contacts
7 - Good looking
8 - Money
If you put effort into the first 5 then the contacts will come, and you shouldn't ever worry about your looks, that applies to everyone. And money too, it's just an illusion.
6.- What do you think about the way the MEDIA works. Have you ever had a good or bad experience with the Media (radio, TV, Newspapers)?
It works, and it's always worked in the same way. As long as we live in this same free market monetary capitalist society it will never change so you have to find your way in and make it work for you, or make them work for you as the case may be.
8.- What do you think about fame? Do you think a musician needs fame to sell records and concerts?
It all goes hand in hand. Depends what you want to achieve, people sell records and make money or a living in the music business without anyone ever knowing who they are, they're usually the best ones !
9.- Is there anything about the Music Industry that was different from what you thought or what the people think?
It's just a business like any other, I think that's the biggest source of confusion, people believe all the myths and the fiction of it and the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll stuff but it's just cold hard business in the main.
10.- What would be your advice for all aspiring musicians who want to break into the industry?
Just believe in what you do, stick to your guns and do what you can to achieve what you want to do, it's all possible.
11.- Is there any bad or good experience. A wrong or good decision you made in your career that you would like to share, which can be useful for other musicians?
Don't drink too much, that made me quit the music business about 5 years ago, and almost was the death of me anyways, it's taken me all this time to recover properly and be able to keep a proper check on my affairs ... my mum always used to say "everything in moderation", but I can't subscribe to that, too "all or nothing" so now I don't drink at all, but everyone's different so do what works for you but stay focused on your goals.
Matt Henshaw's Adventures In Wonderland: July July July ... #GoodTimes #GayTimes #MoreGoodT...
Matt Henshaw's Adventures In Wonderland: July July July ... #GoodTimes #GayTimes #MoreGoodT...: Hello Hello Hello and good welcome(?), So I've had a pretty busy loooooong weekend. 2 shows Friday, down in Gloucestershire on Saturd...
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