J*DaVeY has been doing a lot of big things lately. From recently being signed to a major label, working on releasing their new album, and touring with big names like Erykah Badu, they are really getting out there, and I’m so excited for them! Recently Miss Jack Davey, the other half of J*DaVeY sent out a newsletter email saying:
“We’ve recently wrapped recording on our Warner Bros debut album titled New Designer Drug, & we’re ready for a breath of fresh inspiration that only the wide open road can provide. Brook & I have been working hard to revamp our live set in an effort to include new songs, jarring visual accompaniment, & an electronic stimulation that only J*DaVeY can create.”
They ARE touring this summer, and doing a few shows with Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae, as well as festivals, so be sure ro look into that to see if they will be hitting up a city near you! Feel free to tune in to their weekly ustream show, “MaGiC in the ADDiC” every thursday at 4:30pm PST. Check out past episodes here http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=3775022&s=108049982 & join them for a live chat soon.
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Last month I got to go to a super cool event held by NASA (yes, space and rocket ships) called Yuri’s Night. It was having a really cool artist line up like N*E*R*D and Common and I was just like – I NEED to be there. So I got my press passes and went on my way. It was a lot of fun. Tons of interesting people dressed up in awkward costumes like fairies, hobbits, scientists, aliens, and much more. I almost felt weird dressing regular. But anywho, they had some pretty cool exhibits and what not- but I was more concerned about the PERFORMANCES! Yeah!
Pharrell was looking… very…. -keeps to self- He’s hot!
Les Claypool
So yea – my Common pictures weren’t as GREAT as my N*E*R*D pictures. And see, well – #1 I need some super crazy zoom lens that’s like – a whole lot of money. & #2 well, we were definitely NOT that close. There was mad people in front of us. I’m only 5’1 so I was basically jumping and standing on my tipy toes to take some of these pictures as well as being smashed by the people behind me. It was yucky standing in that crowed. I don’t see why those with press passes weren’t able to stand next to the stage for this half. They had put these dividers between the audience and the stage after they saw how people crowded around the stage for N*E*R*D. Whack! But overall – I had a really fun time. I’m going to create a flickr account sometime this week and upload all my pics from every event and concert I go to for everyone to see! But I cannot wait to see N*E*R*D again.
Common feat. Pharrell – Punch Drunk Love (remix) [Mediafire]
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Teairra Mari is making her comeback! I remember when her and Rihanna both came out at the same time. I actually had liked Teairra more than Rihanna. But anywho – I’m really liking her new material. Can’t wait till the album drops. Here’s one of the songs that have been released, or leaked – whichever.
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Our local drug store has become my new favorite store. CVS has opened up a chain of stores that include, basically, a store WITHIN it’s store called Beauty 360. It’s not just a few aisles of cosmetics, its like walking into a totally different store. It’s AMAZING. OMG! It felt like I was strolling through a better looking Sephora but with the same set up. They have a bunch of cosmetic lines I never heard of, but who cares? I LOVE IT! I love the lines they offer. I went to each station, and by the time I was done – BOTH of my hands were complete canvas’ from testing the products. Although the prices are similar to Sephora – don’t worry- YOU can use your Extra Care CVS card in there! You know CVS always has those “Spend $20 get $5 off your next purchase” and YES- you can use that inside of Beauty 360 as well. So not only do you get to shop for make up conveniently, you get a discount too! They also offer fragrances and a section dedicated to only brushes. I’m telling you guys! They have EVERYTHING.
cute little bag!
it’s adorable – throughout the store they have these little “get the look” cards and on the back instructions and products to get if that’s how you want to look.
my purchase. 2 mineral eyeshadows. they are gorgeous. new addiction! NEED MORE *crackhead* lol
Anyways! I really enjoyed my Beauty 360 experience. I’m so happy they have one where *I* live. I don’t know about ya’ll! You guys are going to have to check out www.beauty360.com and see if they have one in your area. If not- you can always buy online from the CVS website. But what is the fun in that?
Recently, I was lucky enough to interview neo soul artist Martin Luther. I wasn’t too familiar with his music besides a song I heard & saw the music video for one day on VH1 Soul titled “Daily Bread”. A friend of mine asked me “Hey! Do you want to interview Martin Luther?” and I said “Sure!” – so then I began to do my research. Man… have I been missing out! I’m a total 100% Martin Luther fan now. Not because I did the interview, but because of the music he makes. I’m so in love with it. Martin’s music is so mellow and soulful – the type I can vibe to. His voice is soothing, it just makes you melt.
“My music is just soul music, but I attach “rebel” to it because my music is revolutionary. I want you to evolve from your day-to-day thinking that most music being played on the radio doesn’t encourage or inspire you to do. Therefore my music has some sort of rebellious attitude about it.” – Martin Luther
Being a San Francisco native, are you excited to be back in the bay area?
I’m always in San Francisco even when I live in other cities. I have too much family and professional business happening in the City to ever be gone so I’m excited to be here just as
much as I’m excited to have places to go. Work is slower here for me than other places
but I get to be at home enough to keep things together.
When will you be releasing your next album? Any special features/producers you got to work with?
I plan on releasing the new album ‘Love Is The Hero’ this summer of 2010.
I never look to feature other artists other than friends and Rebel Soul Family
so there are no features from outsiders but the late/great Dewey Tucker recorded
with me as well as a short list of remarkably talented folks like D’eantoi Parks
Steve Wyreman. i keep the bay alive in my music and I also honor the contributions
of folks beyond our borders. I make music the best way I know how…we go into a room
and turn on the record button and let the magic happen.
When did you first fall in love with music?
I have been singing since birth. There has always been music from the church to the gospel of the streets. We are one.
I feel in love with the guitar in the 80s and started to play in the early 90′s.
Funkadelic and Prince and Van Halen had a lot to do with it. Later it became all about Hendrix and before him, Albert King and before…..I am before.
What & who inspires you to keep going and making music?
Life is my main source of inspiration. I don’t watch cable so much and I do enjoy hanging out relaxing with good people in my neighborhood and or choppin it up with good friends and loved ones. I get inspiration from all of these places and many more so as long as life produces moments, I’ll continue to be inspired. I don’t write happy uplifting music only. I write from all sides..from the jealous or covetous angle..from the I’m going to get even angle.. from the sexually provocative space..to a random acts of kindness space.. I don’t have a border on subject matter so there is always something to write about or chronicle.
Good bad or ugly, I’m somewhere with a pen and pad…or a cell phone with an audio application.
Do you see yourself doing anything other than music? Such as acting and whatnot?
I act. I have appeared in small films to major motion pictures and TV Shows. I will continue as long as there is a place for me on the set. I want to start a health culture shopturant… a headquarters for self rejuvenation and daily nourishment of the mind body and soul.
Out of all of your songs, which one is your favorite?
No favorite songs. My songs are prayers. No one prayer is more important than another. They are my life’s work and I have been blessed, thanks to the fans, to still have a career and I’m still being discovered everyday by new people so things are cool. It gives me fuel to keep on going.
Is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
Tune in to www.martinluthermccoy.com for all the news and updates and get ready for the new album called ”Love Is The Hero” coming soon.
Peace,
ML
Wow- some very exciting things coming up for Martin. I can’t wait to hear! Also, check out www.rebelsoulmusic.com -also his website, with music, pictures, info, and much more.
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