Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Get Ready to "Stretch"
Once I heard this song on Kerryann's facebook group page, I began to sway around the room. "WeKeepit2real" blog site features an audio recording of Mario's super sexy tune, "Stretch," which is accompanied by the photo below. Yes, ladies, it is EXACTLY what you think it is. Grown and sexy music. And, since it's Mario, you know the vocals are not only steamy but of exceptional quality.
To enjoy this tasty song, click the picture ... and grab your boo.
Link
"WeKeepit2real":
http://www.wekeepit2real.com/2010/12/audio-mario-stretch-mariosoultruth.html
To enjoy this tasty song, click the picture ... and grab your boo.
It's time to S-T-R-E-T-C-H.
Link
"WeKeepit2real":
http://www.wekeepit2real.com/2010/12/audio-mario-stretch-mariosoultruth.html
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Showcasing Talent
CJ HILTON
The son of a gospel vocalist, Baltimore, Maryland native CJ comes by his talent naturally. Growing up, the singer honed his enormous talent singing in church. Skipping the traditional talent show route, CJ's skills earned him an immediate signing with Washington, DC-based production company Backwoods, known for their work with R&B favorite Ginwuine, who got him a meeting with Sony headTommy Mattola. After a short stint at Mattola's Casablanca Records, CJ landed at Capitol.
Like many artists, CJ wasn't done label-bouncing, parting ways with that label after three years. He recalls, "They didn't really understand my project." But it wasn't a wasted union -- during his time there, he was fortunate to work with Grammy Award-winning musician Raphael Saadiq. The two remained in contact, which lead to an appearance and writing and producing credit on the track "Never Give You Up." The song was included on Saadiq's 2008 disc The Way I See It and also featured Stevie Wonder, leading CJ to his current deal with J Records.
As if CJs broad range and ability to navigate staccato with ease isn't enough of a draw on his forthcoming as-yet-untitled debut, he's also snagged a band of heavy-hitting producers to bless the project. In addition to Saadiq, the album features contributions from Bangladesh, Salaam Remi and Marsha Ambrosius, among others. On working with Remi, CJ reveals, "Our sessions are really experimental. There are no boundaries really. We just make good music. It's the same with Raphael -- we don't go in trying to come up with ‘the single' or the ‘best song' we just go in and have fun and a lot of times those songs turn out to be the ones that everyone thinks my single should be." Of Ambrosius, he says, "My process with her is a lot different from a lot of other producers because when we work she already has the lyrics and everything together. She's amazing."
A talented writer and producer in his own right, CJ plays multiple instruments -- most of which he learned from his days in church -- and writes most of his music. He draws from his experiences as well as those of his close friends, with topics covering "women, to how hard it is being in Baltimore, going to parties and having fun, just anything." On the track "It Ain't Easy," he talks about a widespread experience facing many young parents; the hardships of dealing with the baby mama. But he notes it's not one-sided. "A lot of my homegirls in Baltimore [go through the same thing]. It's just real-life situations that I hear about all the time." The Bangladesh-helmed lead single, "Slow it Down," offers up the producer's signature East Asian-flavored style. CJ muses, "It's a party joint but it's just exotic, different."
CJ describes his sound as "soulful but young." While he cites influences such as Usher and R. Kelly, he also admires old-school veterans like Stevie Wonderand Marvin Gaye, and he's on a mission to represent old soul from a young perspective. "I don't feel like there are any young soulful dudes, like Musiq Soulchild, John Legend -- I feel like a lot of young cats are scared to do stuff like that. So I wanna be the ringleader and make it happen."
CJ's long-term goals include, of course, winning a Grammy, but also doing more production for other artists. "I love helping people figure out where they wanna go on their album and define themselves. It's fun, because I am a musician and love to create sounds and put stuff together. It's a thrill."
Like many artists, CJ wasn't done label-bouncing, parting ways with that label after three years. He recalls, "They didn't really understand my project." But it wasn't a wasted union -- during his time there, he was fortunate to work with Grammy Award-winning musician Raphael Saadiq. The two remained in contact, which lead to an appearance and writing and producing credit on the track "Never Give You Up." The song was included on Saadiq's 2008 disc The Way I See It and also featured Stevie Wonder, leading CJ to his current deal with J Records.
As if CJs broad range and ability to navigate staccato with ease isn't enough of a draw on his forthcoming as-yet-untitled debut, he's also snagged a band of heavy-hitting producers to bless the project. In addition to Saadiq, the album features contributions from Bangladesh, Salaam Remi and Marsha Ambrosius, among others. On working with Remi, CJ reveals, "Our sessions are really experimental. There are no boundaries really. We just make good music. It's the same with Raphael -- we don't go in trying to come up with ‘the single' or the ‘best song' we just go in and have fun and a lot of times those songs turn out to be the ones that everyone thinks my single should be." Of Ambrosius, he says, "My process with her is a lot different from a lot of other producers because when we work she already has the lyrics and everything together. She's amazing."
A talented writer and producer in his own right, CJ plays multiple instruments -- most of which he learned from his days in church -- and writes most of his music. He draws from his experiences as well as those of his close friends, with topics covering "women, to how hard it is being in Baltimore, going to parties and having fun, just anything." On the track "It Ain't Easy," he talks about a widespread experience facing many young parents; the hardships of dealing with the baby mama. But he notes it's not one-sided. "A lot of my homegirls in Baltimore [go through the same thing]. It's just real-life situations that I hear about all the time." The Bangladesh-helmed lead single, "Slow it Down," offers up the producer's signature East Asian-flavored style. CJ muses, "It's a party joint but it's just exotic, different."
CJ describes his sound as "soulful but young." While he cites influences such as Usher and R. Kelly, he also admires old-school veterans like Stevie Wonderand Marvin Gaye, and he's on a mission to represent old soul from a young perspective. "I don't feel like there are any young soulful dudes, like Musiq Soulchild, John Legend -- I feel like a lot of young cats are scared to do stuff like that. So I wanna be the ringleader and make it happen."
CJ's long-term goals include, of course, winning a Grammy, but also doing more production for other artists. "I love helping people figure out where they wanna go on their album and define themselves. It's fun, because I am a musician and love to create sounds and put stuff together. It's a thrill."
A taste of CJ
It Aint Easy
We can get it in
For various videos of CJ, visit here
Refrences
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
For Baltimore's Dear Ones
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| Flyer is Event Property |
The two organizations will use proceeds from the event to aid in their work to educate, mentor, and inspire the children and youth of Baltimore, Maryland.
The entertainment line-up consists of Mario, Raheem Devaugh, Paula Campbell, and the Soulful Symphony with Darin Atwater. Others, such as Baltimore's own Mo'Nique, will also be on hand.
Visit the links below to purchase tickets, make charitable donations, or learn about the tremendous services that Living Classrooms and Do Right provide for the community. To stay abreast of the latest news regarding Mario and his foundation, you may also add Mario as a friend on Facebook and "Like" Do Right's Facebook page.
Links
To Purchase Tickets:
Visit Broadway Across America or call 410-547-SEAT
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Friday, 22 October 2010
A fan's request - Fantasy Album
My fantasy Album...this picture is the cover
Title: Legend of SoulTruth
14 Tracks
1. Blessing/Hangover
2. She was her
3. Sex in my bed
4. In the morning
5. A Call away
6. My Territory
7. Outta Breath
8. Like a Candle ft Teairra Mari
9. Boom I it ft Brandy
10. Promise Land
11. I’m a Fan
12. Backstage pass
13. Lay down in your lap
14. Stuttering
Title: Legend of SoulTruth
14 Tracks
1. Blessing/Hangover
2. She was her
3. Sex in my bed
4. In the morning
5. A Call away
6. My Territory
7. Outta Breath
8. Like a Candle ft Teairra Mari
9. Boom I it ft Brandy
10. Promise Land
11. I’m a Fan
12. Backstage pass
13. Lay down in your lap
14. Stuttering
Do you concur or would you like to make your own?
We all know that the ever sexy singer Mario is in the middle of writing his album and or mixtape. A lot of us has fallen inlove with the tracks that didn't make it into his album DNA.
Over the last few months, Mario has been dabbling at new tunes and has won the hearts of his fans.
WHY you asked? Well, because we as a fan know that a mixtape or an album is a window into a mind so beautiful, a celebrity so like you and I. He allow us to get to know him through his music.
We can say with absolute confidence that a lot of his fans are at the edge of their seat, waiting for another bite of that apple that is Mario- soultruth.
- Florence
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