TeachONE is an emcee who grew up in the Bay Area of Northern California. Even though he has been writing hip-hop lyrics since his early teens, he is only now at the age of 27 starting to put his music out there for others to hear. This new desire to be heard has come out of two things: First and foremost is the fact that Hip-Hop has been a lifelong passion for him, and eventually it was going to come out in a public way. Second, and probably more importantly is that as a teacher his goal is to lead and inspire through action. He is currently a teacher in what most peeps consider to be the birthplace of Hip-Hop, The South Bronx. He is fortunate enough to teach three subjects he loves with a passion; English, Social Studies, and the crowning achievement a class on writing Hip-Hop lyrics. As a teacher his goal is to model the drive and desire it takes to make it in Hip-Hop while still keeping the integrity of the art form intact.

TeachONE is humble about his skills, as he has spent much of his life pursuing many goals beyond Hip-Hop that had to come first. However, in his music you will find that his goals are clearly stated: Describe the problem, take the problem head on, and create a way to fix it. His goals are to improve the lives of people who live in what most people condescendingly call the "ghetto." A product of the "wrong side of the tracks" in a fairly affluent suburb, he makes no claims on being "ghetto," but his actions always show that he has a fairly strong understanding of the struggles of the people he works for and fights for. His first goal is taken on at the micro-level every day when he steps into a classroom in the Bronx as he strives to give students of all races, cultures, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc the opportunity to learn what it takes to succeed in a country where the odds are invariable stacked against those who do not fit the image of the "mainstream." His next goal is to use music to shine a light on what he thinks may be some of the answers to some of the most difficult questions we face on the Macro level.

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Im 14,im cool,life is boring in school,and I want to be a rapper.livinin south bronx. Alan (alegend) tryin to show people his skill and what he feels about his life, emotions, and music in his songs lyrics. He been douting himself,but concentrate of what he doing. He wants to make it to the top. Let people notice what this world is to him and that he will be here till the end as A-legend.

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Youth from New Jersey Running The Rap Game, They Call Themselfs The "Illest of All Time" Just Take A Brief Listen To Thier Music And You Will Soon Learn Why.

Born the summer of ‘04, the Dirty Works are a 3 piece Southern Punk/Dirty Rock n Roll band out to take over the Goddamn World.
Frogwater Injection, the Band’s first E.P. came out in the fall of their first year and even though it was never officially released the band managed to sell over 400 copies of the CD.
Taking the show on the road almost immediately the Dirty Works made friends and fans all over the South and South East managing to create a Buzz around themselves.
At an especially chaotic show in a small town in TN the Dirty Works caught the eyes and ears of Atlanta Film Makers Worldstorm (Arts Lab) Productions. Long story made short, after following The Band to hell and back for over 2 years Worldstorm has a finished documentary on The Dirty Works titled Rebel Scum The Movie.
The bands first full length C.D. Biscuits and Liquor was independently released in the spring of 2006. Independent by choice as the guys stepped away from several Indie labels because of artistic differences. The Album, still selling has sold over 800 copies to date. Their next release is expected summer/fall of ‘08.
Rebel Scum The Movie is also expected for release in late ‘08 early ‘09
The Dirty Works, Piled in their totally rebuilt Ford Econoline aptly titled the Biscuit as it’s tan with Brown trim are hitting the Rd. again this march and will hopefully rumble into your city soon. If so, get out and see them, they’re definitely an act to catch!
The Dirty Works are
Steven Crime-Guitarist/Backing Vocals
B. Riot-Drums/Backing Vocals
Christopher Scum-Bass/Lead Vocals

Saturday, February 23, 2008
Album Review: Antiqcool Review by 17 Seconds

Album Review: Antiqcool -'Songs Of Hope And Despair' (Sicknote Records)

This is Antiqcool's second release, the follow-up to 2007's Digging For Gold. Who Antiqcool are is a mystery, neither the sleeve nor their MySpace suggest as to whether it is a one-man project or a band, the sleeves mention Pete but that is all. It is hard to know where they are based, though I'm guessing the north of England.

And what of the music? The sticker on front of the CD reads 'THe Police arrest Fleetwood Mac defended by Crosby, Stills and Nash in Simon and Garfunkel's Crowded House.' This is quite an accurate description; there are no kriss-krossing guitars here, nor apocalyptic beats or howling demonic exhortions to burn in hell.

Still reading? Good. This thirteen track collection of songs is a gorgeous, initiallly slight but more and more enticing and addictive with each listen. This is truly independent music, not because it has guitars on it, or isn't on a major label, but is genuinely music that exists for its own sake, out of time, and all the better for it. I've played it several times since it arrived in the post several days ago, and not only do I enjoy it more with every listen, but Mrs. 17 Seconds is also enjoying it too.

If there is one thing that detracts from this album for me, it's that while the album is pretty sublime, the record appears to have been produced so carefully that you start to miss the absence of a few rough edges that might actually add even more to this record.

No matter. I've been enjoying listening to this, and I think come the summer it will be on the stereo even more frequently.

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Antiqcool CD Review

http://bristolrock.co.uk/ By Moose

Two full length CD's to review here, 2007's Digging For Gold, and the brand new release Songs Of Hope And Despair.
Last years collection of 14 songs is chock full of simple chilled out grooves, jazzy guitar refrains and multi-tracked vocals - the sort of thing that would be perfect while lazing by a pool with a jug of Pimms just trying to forget about work/debt/war (delete as appropriate…..). There's a distinct 60's feel to the vocals on occasions, reminding me from time to time of early period Pink Floyd, or perhaps very early Genesis - but with the dramatic keyboards and pounding drums removed.

The guitars drift into Dave Gilmore territory on more than one occasion, while there are a couple of tracks on which Andy Summers-esq arpeggio type runs pop out as well - and that's before the Police-like reggae of Getting On Back To You kicks in. The material has a very personal feel, with themes generally having a very uplifting quality to them, if perhaps lacking a little in the "excitement" department.

Songs Of Hope And Despair shifts the focus slightly to the vocals, with a more pronounced harmony to most of the lead parts. There's definitely a Beach Boys influence in there somewhere - especially on Vows Were Made Of Glass, with a couple of the backing vocal arrangements reminding me of Good Vibrations, but again minus the excitement or energy the boys from the West Coast of the USA managed to produce. The Mamas & The Papas increasingly popped into my head too - you know, California Dreaming?? Pearl has a slightly more modern pop feel to it, while I'm Getting Love also departs slightly from the nearly horizontal laid back stuff that makes up the majority of the 13 songs on offer.

At the end of an extended listen I'm left kinda feeling that the main Antiqcool man Pete could do with a couple of not quite like minded muso's to collaborate with - someone that could inject a touch of variation to the material, and perhaps a shift of gear or two now and again. Don't get me wrong, there's some quality writing going on here, and the performance and recording can't be faulted either. It just all feels a bit too self indulgent, which I know probably sounds more of a criticism than I'm really intending.
If songs to chill out to are your bag, check out either of these CD's. If you need your music to get your heart racing, as I generally do, then look elsewhere……..

Moose.

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Saturday, January 26, 2008

Review by Paul from Leeds Music Scene

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61472460

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For any artist/band to produce two full albums in two years, is a credit
to their work ethic, include the quality of each album and you become
aware of the passion and belief of the artists involved.

The band in question is Antiqcool, their first CD "Digging For Gold"
combines smooth and slick guitar-work, with consistent vocals. The
influences of Fleetwood Mac and Crosby, Stills and Nash shine
throughout, while the band still retain an originality within their music.

The recently released second album "Songs Of Hope And Despair"
gives a feeling for this reviewer of the late sixties and summer of love
harmonies. With the emphasis taken away from the guitar, and handed
more to the vocals, this brings a "feel" of a Simon and Garfunkel /
The Beach Boys experience, which can never be a bad thing.

The strength of their lyrics is shown throughout the CD, especially
on the track "I Can See Where You're Coming From" which would
be relevant in any decade.

Both albums are an ideal antidote to the stressful world we try to
survive in, let the harmonious tracks drift you to a better and more
welcoming oasis.

In a take, take world, it makes a refreshing change to see an up and
coming band not losing site of reality, with 100% of artist profits,
generated by the sale of "Digging For Gold" and "Songs of Hope and Despair"
to be donated to the
Great Ormonds Street Childrens Hospital Charity.

Their CDs are inspired by the people and places of the north east, the
north east should be proud of this band and their music.

Antiqcool
Album:Songs Of Hope And Despair
Label:Sicknote
Website: http://www.antiqcool.co.uk
The profits from both this album and the band's previous release are going to Great Ormond
Street Hospital Children's Charity, but don't let that be the only reason you go for

"Songs Of Hope And Despair".

You might also want to consider the 60s west coast folk
sensibilities, the almost Simon
and Garfunklesque vocals. This is the second album
from Antiqcool in as many years, some 27 songs in total and
not a duffer in hearing distance.
Modern Americana with a California flavour.
It's a bit of summer sun to blow away the chills
of winter. Forty years out of time and as fresh as yesterday.

Review by Neil at Fatea Records

http://www.fatea-records.co.uk/

Featured Artist 2/2008

ANTIQCOOL
For this month, we're taking it down a notch and enjoying some
sweet, smooth sounds courtesy of ANTIQCOOL. Kiddies, I can pretty much
guarantee your parents will not only like you listening to this
music, but they will try to swipe your albums. It's something to
bond over, and no one will scream at you to turn it down; in
fact, listening to them on my computer generally gets me
requests to turn it up! This group hails from the
United Kingdom, and whoever it was that told them to write
about what they know did a great thing. All of their songs are
meaningful and intelligent, and they all come straight from
the heart.

Also a credit to the group is the fact that they have released
two albums in two years: the first being Digging for Gold; the
second being their brand-spanking-new, just-released
Songs of Hope and Despair. It is a credit to both their aesthetic
and their work ethic that they have done this with absolutely no
sacrifice to quality and meaning in their music. If I was a mother
to any single one of them, I would be exceptionally proud. The
music realm is a very cutthroat business, and you have to admire
those in it who not only make it, but make it on merit and hard
work like ANTIQCOOL has!

As for their sound, it is very reminiscent of the Beatles and Beach
Boys, with a slight jazz and reggae along with the classic rock. This
group is an aural holiday to the realm of vintage. Just like their
name, they are the best of the antique and modern, beautifully
blended with a twist and cool! Retro is in, and this group is
definitely partaking in full-on musical retro-joy with charmingly
(and deceptively) simple melodies that sooth the savage beast
and calm the soul. If you're having a lousy day, if you feel a
little blue, if you're running ragged... take a minute and listen
to ANTIQCOOL! Your nerves will soothe, your heart will stop
racing, and pretty soon you'll find a smile on your face and
peace in your mind. This is a great band to listen to to prevent
road rage, and a wonderful group to meditate to.

Your humble web-mistress' faves? "The Storm" with it's deep
baseline, rock-n-roll top riffs, and Fleetwood Mac sound is at
the top of my list! Following close behind that are
"Brothers Are Made This Way", "Beautiful Mind", and
"Oh Mary" from Digging for Gold, and "My Avatar" and
"Englishman Out in the Midday Sun" from their new
release Songs of Hope and Despair. While we've yet to
see if ANTIQCOOL will be the next British Invasion, they
are well on their way to a shining star of a career!

Review by Mousie

http://www.angelfire.com/indie/mousie/spooky/deathsong.html

Links for ANTIQCOOL:

Digging For Gold on CDBaby.com
Songs of Hope and Despair on CDBaby.com
ANTIQCOOL on GarageBand.com
ANTIQCOOL on Podshow.com
ANTIQCOOL's MySpace Blog
ANTIQCOOL on MySpace
Don't forget to look for their CD Digging for Gold on iTunes!

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Monday, February 25, 2008

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Review by Demo's Reviewed

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=177407807&blogID=361230828

With the fantastic album 'Songs of Hope and Despair' this jazzy rock band could
be on to something here, and manage to produce an album that not
only has a high level of quality throughout, but puts across several different
sounds, styles and songs.

'Englishman Out In The Midday Sun' sits comfortably in the Beatles
deep groove of easy going, feel good music, whereas
'Vows Were Made Of Glass' comes across in a slightly catchier vein, with
a clever opening and an enjoyable feel.

With 'Just Another Groove On A Forty Five', however, the album has
its first stand-out track. This is majestic, and the quality of the track
cannot be ignored.

There are some rockier tracks to compliment the more opo inspired
gems elsewhere here, with 'Pearl' and 'Got To Make That Call' showing
promise, and with 'I'm Getting Love' they possess a funky, stylish number.
Their repertoire is quite vast.

However, all previous tracks are trumped by the album's end track.
'My Avatar' is fantastic, boasting hypnotic drumming and a simply
fantastic vibe. It's a great way to end the album.

Their MySpace page features tracks that underline their talent, so
it's well worth checking out for yourself. If you can get your hands
on this album, go for it.

Antiqcool - Drifting Through My Mind

Review by ONE LONELY HORN

http://onelonelyhorn.blogspot.com/

Placing a prominent sticker on the front of your new
release that lists the bands that have influenced the
recording does you no favours at all. It practically invites
the listener to spend their time spotting the references
rather than actually listening to the music. A particular
shame in the case of Antiqcool for Songs Of Hope And
Despair is anything but a lazy re-tread of already familiar
sounds.

The driving force behind Antiqcool is singer, song writer and
guitarist Pete Smith - further details are hard to come by -
but, as the album is inspired by the people and places of the
North East it seems entirely possible that he hails from that
particular neck of the woods.

The opening track - 'Englishman Out In The Midday Sun' sets the tone with
ethereal vocals layered upon lyrical guitar lines that put me in mind of the Isley's
Summer Breeze, and this relaxed, chilled out feel is maintained throughout.
Herein lies one of potential problems that Antiqcool face in their quest to be
noticed. Their airy, breathily light music just sort of drifts through your
consciousness on a first listen and, in the frantic, instant world in which we live,
runs the real risk of being ignored.

It is only on second, third and subsequent listenings that the strength of Pete
Smith's writing becomes evident. There is a lyrical strength here that is worth
exploring. And, if sometimes the imagery is a little naïve ('I was a pearl in the
middle of an empty shell, found me a home in the bosom of a girl who casts a
spell'), this is more than balanced by a fair share of honesty and tenderness
('Going home, now I'm feeling alone, Got Some pictures in my head to call my
own'). Add to this a strong melodic talent and the vision to experiment with
chord structure and texture and you have much to admire and like.

Songs Of Hope And Despair is not yet the finished article. The production
does not always hang together as well as it could - and neither, more
worryingly do some the songs. This is best illustrated by 'Just Another Groove
On A Forty Five' - perhaps my favourite song and yet the most frustrating. It
has an inviting guitar intro, a strong opening verse, a powerfully understated
hook and a pleasantly melodic guitar outro, but too frequently meanders away
from the road it set out upon and, at over 6 minutes is too long.

The more I have played this album, the more delights I have found on it and the
more I have enjoyed it. If Antiqcool could find a sympathetic hand to lend a
little more focus to their ideas then the future could look very bright indeed.

Message to Publishers

Publishers wishing to contact me regarding exploitation of ANTIQCOOL songs
please leave a message and I will get back to you .

Email :

Web : www.antiqcool.co.uk

Follow the links to hear ANTIQCOOL tracks

http://cdbaby.com/cd/antiqcool2

http://cdbaby.com/cd/antiqcool

Need music for your podcast or radio show? Many Antiqcool tracks are free to
download from the Podsafe Music Network PMN

http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/searchResults.php?SearchString=ANTIQCOOL

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Plunkett: an English boy and an Italian girl.
Both Ian and Lara had a love for music from a very early age.
After studying music at Rome, writing and recording with the ambient project Ex Machina and alternative electro pop group Otero, Lara became a partner and A&R of the Dune Records, an independent italian label based in Florence.
Ian had always played in bands and after finally finding like minded musicians the electro pop/rock band ‘Pukromo' was born. In late 1999 Pukromo signed to Dune Records recording their debut album ‘Promise Me Kill Me' during 2000.
Life’s funny sometimes and although the label and band folded, Ian and Lara got together.
Frustrated by the mechanisms and ties of the music biz and tired of their ‘electronic’ past, they focused on their emotions, on themselves. Without any thought or the pressure of trying be anything other than that. Themselves.
In 2006 their debut album ’14 Days’ was released. An acoustic orientated, intimate album of alternative contemporary folk rock. The album received an unexpected critic and listener's acclaim through the internet leading them to being featured artists on some of the most important independent music sites throughout the world. Many of the songs have also since been used in two American independent films: Dave's Date (Forbidden Foot) by Natasha Guruleva (Accent Works) and A Hell Shared by Karl Rose (Current Production).
2008 sees the release of Plunkett’s second album ‘Folk Songs’. Contrasting its predecessor, although still remaining alternative contemporary folk rock, the sound and feeling of the album is much more direct with as much emphasis on the lyrics as on the music.

With a desire to only write songs and move people, Plunkett choose to remain independent artists and work outside of the mainstream music business.

Plunkett make Independent music for independent minds.

To know more about Plunkett and their upcoming releases visit their website www.plunkett-music.com.

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Vinson grew up in a musical family near Washington, D.C., studying classical piano from age seven until switching to the drums when he was 12. He played drums for three years in the All-County Jazz Ensemble during high school and subsequently held the drum chair in the University of Pennsylvania Big Band during college. After graduating from UPENN with a B.A. in Economics, Vinson came to New York City in the early 90's to study music at the Mannes College of Music in Manhattan, where he studied with Marvin "Smitty" Smith (of The Tonight Show Band), Vernel Fournier, and Norm Freeman (of the New York Philharmonic).

Vinson has performed in many clubs in the New York Metropolitan area, including the Blue Note, Smoke, Sweet Rhythm, 55 Bar, Birdland, Smalls, Detour, Cornelia Street Cafe, Cleopatra's Needle, and Trumpets of Montclair, NJ. An avid composer, Vinson also teaches privately and served on the staff of the Stanford Jazz Workshop in California from 1999-2001. He has toured throughout North America and Europe with his groups and others, and he appears on Matthew Fries' CD, Song For Today (TCB) and the Ganz Brother's release, First Steps (Extravaganza). Vinson also has three CDs out as a leader, Live@147, Consilience, and Awake.

In addition, Vinson has also worked with or played alongside with many of the great musicians in jazz, such as Grover Washington, Jr., Dakota Staton, Clarke Terry, James Williams, Donald Brown, Harold Mabern, Jr., Jamil Nasser, Ron McClure, Bob Mintzer, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Mark Turner, Terell Stafford, Eric Alexander, Jim Rotundi, David Hazeltine, Joel Frahm, Dena DeRose, and Vincent Herring, and Candido Camero, among others.

We are an indepented radio show in part with Co-op radio on 102.7fm. WHO IS LOCALS: Locals is a show in part with Co-op radio 102.7fm CFRO. Locals is different from any other radio show because we have a continued relationship with our talent on list, even when they quit or move on to other things. Unlike most radio and tv shows who interivew you, they interview you for 20 mins and thats it. Well once you're listed you get to be apart of Locals on a continued basis. Naturally we will play your music on everyone of our shows! And you are always welcome back to the studio. What it means to be listed: Once you ask to be listed it means that you agree that you want your band or yourself to be apart of Locals. In other words, its another way of saying that we have ur permisson to add you to our show. Once you're listed we put up your bios, news, music, events and etc on our show and site. Mary L keeps you informed with show information and keeps updated with you in whats going on. If it sounds cool, send her a message! This show is done once a month at 102.7fm on a Monday Morning from 2am-6am. So if you can't make it to a live show, I can always meet up with you and do a tape recorded interview and then re broadcast it. You can also now hear past shows and music on our podcast http://locals.podomatic.com Then that way you can still be apart of the show. Co-op radio is a coummuinty radio station with shows run by volunteers,so naturally, Locals is too. We can't pay you for your time, but will always get free promotion either threw our site and show! We luv you guys!XOXO

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Urban music is the true cnn for the block. without the proper commentary formed from the eyes of the economically disadvantaged we would have been forgotten and left behind by a society that has attempted to silence us for centuries. motoe blizzid is the fire storm they never saw coming. we are the future leaders of the world, it is essential that our voices are heard.
true skool, deep music, thorough production combining west, east, and southern flavors. always trunk thump and danceable tracks with a gritty street appeal. topics range from crime stories and redemption, to club hoppin,
smoke filled sexcapades.

Born to a mother from Louisianna & a father from England, Motzart had it a little rough. Though the fastlane of quick paper had its versitile benefits, he knew a greater calling was paging him at 5:46 in the morning. An acomplished emcee and producer, duel citizen, and ex-hustler. Motoe has been consistantly tearing up tracks for the last 5 years. Having released his debut record ''Detinator'' two years ago, and radio singles ''2 live again'', "Homegrown'', and Loaded Gunn Productions video for "Hip Hop Metropolis" (as seen on Much Music & BET) the Blizz has been locked in the labratory cooking the next hot meals for those hungry 4 true top drawer quality urban music. Easily comparable to the best urban..pop producers of today, Motoe Blizzid has blessed heat for such talents as Toronto's Ghetto Concept, & Suni Clay, Vancouver's Tre Nice, Heatwave, Jafus, Big Sleeps, O.S.C, EhmoN & Knolij, Monze, Curtis Santiago, langdon AUGER & Noble. L.A.'s Triune, Black, RahRah & Niu, Sacremento's Kazhualte, Miami's B-kay, and Chicago's PJ'soul (Soul-R&B artist currently recording debut "Issues" with , Kemo & Heatrocks). All while recording 50 or so new solo songs for Mots' next release, "The Sun Rises in the West". And 1200lbs DJ Layz' release Accliamed for his vivid storytelling, lyrical wordplay and immense production reminiscent of the most notable rappers, this talented young man as a force 2 b rekoned within the entertainment industry. Motoe Blizzid the fire storm is coming..............

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