General Update (August-September 2010)

These last months have been more than a grind, sometimes you feel like it's going nowhere but that's the independent game. Keeping it brief, we've been trying to source live shows in Auckland City for promotional purposes... if anyone knows anything and you're looking for a solid act free of charge, leave your details in the comment box below and we'll get back asap. Shouts to King Kapisi for the lab sessions, we didn't achieve what we originally planned, however... it was an educational experience. Plans for a 6 song EP with fellow Schematik artist JK1 The Supernova has been confirmed, more information on that will be available in the coming months. Props to MC Silva & The Iron Hammers, i've been recently rehearsing with them for gigs in the near future. The debut show is scheduled for October 30th, other acts include Solomonix, Jah Red Lion, Jafa Mafia and much more. Many are now familiar with MC Silva around the country but to see her with a 6 piece rhythm section is something else, highly recommended! We also had our first photo shoot last month, check the previous posts for the update. After a year of creating sparks, Crash Kawse is due at the end of next month, hold tight on that. Before we get out on you... congratulations to One5, who recently recieved the music contract for the Four Nations rugby league tournament! Shouts to Johnny from Sky T.V., big respects.  

The Crash Kawse Update

Right... here's the update regarding Crash Kawse! The project is finished, just one song needs to be recorded again. Unfortunately, we lost the sessions when our CPU crashed... it truly does pay to back everything up before something like this occurs. Keeping it brief, we're very thankful it was only one song, that joint entitled "The Family Way" will be added asap. Due to problems with grants, funding etc. the mixing/mastering duties have put a spanner in the works, this is why the project is now overdue. Blessings to the brother One5, who has taken the mixing/mastering responsibilities upon himself... personally, i'm happy he has agreed to finish the album on top of an extremely busy schedule, not to mention the artwork and additional promotion. I've recently just realized an EP only consists of 6-8 songs so in saying that, Crash Kawse is most definitely an LP. We expect the joint to be finished, released and available for download no later than early November. I apologize to anyone who may have been waiting for it but you know what they say... good things take time. Stay safe ya'll, Peace.

Schematik Photo Shoot (Part 1)

Schematik artists Lyrical Bandit, One5 and myself just attended our first official photo shoot as a collective. Shouts to Unitec for supplying the equipment and resources, it's most appreciated as nothing in the music business (even photos) comes free of charge. Most of the shots were taken in front of a white screen, these images will be used for graphic design and promotional artwork. We also took a bunch of shots around the campus, it used to be a psychiatric hospital so there's alot of character in the building formations... some parts even resemble juvenile lock-up facilities. We found the back drop gave us a real gulley look, perfect for Hip-Hop culture. We'll be taking more photos around Auckland City in the future, stay tuned for part 2!