EP REVIEW: 'Fade Away' by Gaetano

by Carlisa Williams
New York has a new rising R&B star and his name is Gaetano. Gaetano is a 24 year old, master of emotions. His first EP is entitled 'Fade Away' and came in the middle of a long summer, which brought with it only one or two R&B bangers that evoked even the slightest bit of passion in the listeners. Yet with his EP, Gaetano certainly resparked my interest in R&B again.
While most R&B singers seem to be afraid of straying from the stereotypical standard of money, luxary and sex, Gaetano displays emotional range on this awe evoking EP.

The voice of this Bronx native will certainly captivate you,Gaetano manages to mix grown man with a boyish falsetto. 'Fade Away' exemplifies grown people music and is a definite choice for some time spent alone with your significant other. A master of expression, Gaetano also hits us with lyrical content of songs like 'Road to Nowhere' where he gives poetic light to the young and hopeless love affair, singing;

'That hole didn't matter in the sunshine, drops are falling faster and it's about time, we left this bed and took that step, towards the road, if we're going to be soaked, we might as well be walking in the open;

On the road to nowhere, time is on our side.

On the road to nowhere, we'll find a compromise.

We'll try and we'll try until at last we realize, we're on a road to nowhere.'

Perfectly pitched and defined, Gaetano will certainly have us on memory lane, where we will go back to highschool or our first love affair which will live forever, thanks to his lovely tribute.

On one of the more susceptible tracks of the EP the falsetto-ist displays his talent with the word and exudes emotion all over the track 'Speak with my Guitar'. In this self written and immaculatly produced track,which happens to be the one of the artists favorites, Gaetano displays a surreal vulnerability compared to the hardened lyrics of the second song, a breakup song appropriately named, 'Terrible Truth', where he comically admonishes both himself and the woman 'I'm a liar a cheater, a sinner, and I'm fake, you're a hater, a deciever, and a diva by mistake!'

Albeit a bit harsh, Gaetano manages to detail emotion without getting too explicit with his lyrical content.


The talent displayed by the 24 year old on this album is enough to make any young lady swoon and any man jealous. Gaetano; along with co writing most of the tracks on this EP, also has a hand in the production of most of the tracks on it.

On the nostalgic track 'Rewind' Gaetano displays his talent in the violin with a short solo of himself playing the instrument. 'Rewind' is a song which he not only produced entirely by himself, but also wrote himself.This leaves the imagination dancing in wonderment, asking what else can he do? Well as his bandcamp site is sure to proclaim, all guitar heard on this EP is played by the artist himself, Gaetano also plays the bass, drums and piano.

The EP is topped with the vocally enchanting 'Cheers to us' the only song not written or co-written by Gaetano himself. The song is a soft ode to love, a far cry from the supremely nasty and sexy track 'stilletos x black dress' which gives an explicit and imaginative yet far from vulgar depiction, of what the Italian falsetto-ist imagines to be a sexy night, Gaetano continues with his unabashedly brasen lyrics,

'Cut right to the chase have you ever been kissed below the waist?'

leading into even more provactive lyrics, 'I've got a face and you've always got a place to sit.'

What? Yes. Yes he did and you can check it out yourself on his bandcamp site, while we await his new, yet to be dated project, 'Music Over Everything'.
http://gaetanomusic1.bandcamp.com/album/ep-fade-away

　

written by Carlisa Williams

Money worth more than health?

My last post was aimed at introducing this public to the dangers of GMO products.
Now I present to you a video found on Naturlcuresnotmedicine.com, one of my suggested links. The following video shows the extreme lengths that the government allows GMO companies to go to hide the dangers of GMO products.

 

http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/08/fox-reporters-fired-after-refusing-to.html

FDA BS

Why You Don't Know What You Are
By Carlisa Williams
You are what you eat, but do you know what you are? No. Nobody does, unless you're a scientist working for an bio-engineering company and have studied chemistry as well as physics and math. If the U.S. food markets continues to regulate its selections the way it does not, then pretty soon, it will be necessary for a person to have a masters degree in bio chemistry in order to truly know what they're eating.
I remember hearing a rumor back in the early 2000's that there was no real corn left in the world anymore, that it was all fake. 'That sounds stupid!' is how I responded. How could there not be any real corn left in the world, if the shelves are filled with it everyday?
GMO. Genetically Modified Organisms. This is a term coined by the European food and drug administration. GMO foods are so far altered from their origin that they are not even considered to be foods, by them.
GMO products are made to look, smell, and taste like the real thing, but are not. GMO brand foods are 'edited' from the seed and grown in labs using non conventional methods of production. Food like Tomatoes, Bananas, Spinach, even meats are capable of being turned into a GMO product. These foods are traditionally grown in a garden or on a farm without human intervention aside from watering and pruning, but GMO foods are made in the lab. According to best selling author Robyn O'brien, foreign protein cells are emplanted into the natural seed and the genetic properties of said seed is forever changed.
Whatever change the scientist wants to make is then produced a few weeks later. The GMO seed is mostly changed in order to produce a higher yield at a faster rate, but physical genetic properties, such as color and size can also be changed, but are often not.
Take the carrot, hardly anyone know that the carrot used to be a purple astringent tasting vegetable with orange flesh, until it was changed by scientists in the 1930's to produce a sweeter tasting product. (Read about the fun side affects of GMO carrots)Animals are even altered to produce more meat. GMO's are justified with the claim that the global food supply is lessening and the human conception rate is increasing, but how well will that do us all if the foods we are consuming are also killing us and causing more disease than health?
Aside the fact that you're eating someone's lab experiment, a horrible fact about GMOs are that they are currently on the market unlabeled and there is no governing force willing to stop it. Of course there is the FDA- the governing who is supposed to stop it, but back in 1991 the regulations that were placed on GMO foods were deregulated as means of making money, by then President Bush.
The worst thing about the deregulation of GMO product, is that the food is not required to be tested for safe consumption, even though according to the FDA's very own site; 'Bioengineered foods and food ingredients (including food additives) must adhere to the same standards of safety under the Act that apply to their conventional counterparts.This means that these products must be as safe as the traditional foods in the market.'
But how can safety be ensured if a food that is purposely being altered is not being tested for said safety? So if this is true, then how is it even remotely possible for the FDA to still be in tact? There is literally no job to do, if testing foods for consumptive safety is not a mandatory part of the process.
An even worse fact about GMO foods is that it has been found in several studies that GMO foods can potentially cause allergies, ailments and illnesses, such as autism, ADHD, cancer and many many more harmful side effects. Many point out the fact that with these illnesses caused by the very thing necessary to keep us alive, also keep 'doctors' and pharmaceutical companies very wealthy.
The connections within the industries of food, pharma, and government is astounding to a benighted woman like myself, who enjoys food alot. It makes one nauseous to think that the government could purposely be allowing it's citizens to become ill and closer to death, all for the sake of money/economy/ world power. The fact that in order to continue selling to other countries, the government makes these companies comply with foriegn law and remove harmful additives, is sickening to say the least.
But, the loose morals of the Government is a different topic to focus on. As for right now, even though it truly should be the other way around, I can only suggest staying away from foods that are not clearly labeled to be GMO free and educating yourself and anyone that you can on the hidden dangers lingering in their foods.
Find more information at Allergykids.org
'The unhealthy truth' by Robyn O'Brien
http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2013/09/800-scientists-demand-end-to-GMOs.html
Join Occupy Monsanto on facebook. Another rally is coming up scheduled to take place on October 12th.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/gefood/countrieswithbans.cfm
Lists the countries where GMOs have been banned.

WHO IS HOT IN 845 "Big Bad Baragon"

Hey what's up people, sorry it's been awhile since we got together, but were back, and we have a whole lot of new music and artist to talk about. Today we received a mixtape in our inbox from one of Upstate NY's up and coming unsigned artist, the Big Bad Baragon. Now, I must admit, I've only heard bit's and pieces of some of his freestyles, and did catch the young artist when he was on BET's 106 and Park Freestyle Friday segment a while back, but that was the extent of my interaction with him and his music. We are facebook friends so we have on occasion shot the shit on what we think of today's artist and their music, and both agree there is a huge void in the hip hop game right now. We reached to Big Bad Baragon for our "Who's Hot In The 845" as he debuts his first mixtape "Another Man's Treasure" Which by the way should have the streets taking notice. You can download it here --->http://www.bigbadbaragon.com

Q.Tell us about who you are & What you do? 

A. I’m Big Bad Baragon, but you can call me Heavy Pendergrass for this interview. I rap, I produce, I express myself using music. My most recent collection of expressions are available at www.bigbadbaragon.com

Q: Describe your Music in 5 words

A. Funky, Entertaining, Inspiring, Authentic,Art  

Q.Please give your Fans 3 Fun Facts About you 

a. I don’t smoke anything, or drink, which is rare for rappers. My favorite musician is Stevie Wonder. I have a bit of a weight problem.

Q. What makes your Voice Stand Out from other Artists? 

A. My voice specifically? I guess that whenever women hear it they begin to perspire, other than that I don’t know.

Q. Do you Write Your Own Material? 

A. Of course!

Q: What are your Current projects that you are working on? 

A. We’re still pushing my debut mixtape, “Another Mans Treasure: Sextape Vol.1”. We’re working on videos and getting that out there. I’m working with Jean Paul Viteri on his new project, as well as my own funk album and an album with DJ Husky.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? 

A. In bed with Masiela Lusha or Asa Akira or whoever may end up being my wife. Also I’ll be a bit further in my career, hopefully.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration from? 

A. My family and wanting to make them proud, that’s the drive. The content comes from life, like every love song on the mixtape is about a specific girl that I know personally. As far as music, my largest inspiration comes from dudes like Biggie, Ghostface, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Kanye West, dudes who were able to balance a commercially and critically successful career. As far as influences, that list would be just a bit different.

Q: If you had to choose and Industry artist Fan base who would it be? Why?

 A: Can’t say. I want my own unique fan base.

Q: What Artist that's out now is your style, or in your lane?

A . I have too many dimensions to really say, I’d have to let someone tell me who they think is in my lane.

Q: Who would you rather listen to R&B or Hip Hop Music? 

A. Old school hip hop over modern day R&B.

Q:What Artist do you listen to? 

A. Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Ghostface Killah, Kool G Rap, Wu Tang Clan, Biggie, I just got into “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye & “Straight Out the Jungle” by the Jungle Brothers so they’re getting a lot of love from me, too.

Q:Who influences your music? 

A. Kool G Rap, Biggie, Big Daddy Kane, the RZA, Dj Premier, Stevie Wonder, Biz Markie, The Wu Tang Clan, a lot of people.

Q: Please describe your fashion style in 5 words? 

A. I’m a passionate rhymer not a fashion designer!

Q: How can people Contact you & Collaborate with you? 

A. They can contact me via my website, or the normal way, on Twitter! @BigBadBaragon

Lil Wayne Reportedly Hospitalized!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/15/lil-wayne-hospitalized-critical-condition_n_2887210.html

Lil Wayne is in critical condition and "being prepared for his last rites," TMZ reports.

The 30-year-old rapper was rushed to Cedars Sinai Tuesday for multiple seizures. He was released the next day but was taken to the hospital again after being found unconscious in his room, TMZ reports. According to TMZ, Wayne has been placed in an induced coma.

The rapper Mack Maine tweeted, however, that Wayne is home "alive and well." Another rapper, Birdman, tweeted, "My son is in good spirit..feelin much betta...be home soon."

MacklemoreXRyan Lewis:The Heist album review

 Ben Haggerty better known by his stage name "Macklemore".A comparable no name he came into the mainstream for the first time on the XXL freshman top ten. I am going to review his first mainstream album debut "The Heist" fully produced by Ryan Lewis.


The Heist starts off on a high note with an inspirational song entitled "Ten thousand hours". This track is not only the prologue setting a great stage for this album but it also shows a level of honesty and being proud of doing the unconventional which will be prevalent through out. "Cant hold us" ft Ray Dalton, an independent musician/songwriter from Seattle is the next track on this CD  This song has some of the best flows on the album. The next track and single "Thrift Shop" is one of my favorite songs on the album (and also my favorite party record currently". Thrift shop is a proud counter-rap-culture anthem, talking about the faded appeal of Gucci shirts and the rise of having a completely unique style and getting away from popular trends. Now we get to my least favorite track on the album "thin line". Honestly there is nothing really fantastic about this track, but none of it is bad either it's just a good, solid and upbeat track (which should be a spoiler for what I think of the album overall). I have to say before I get into this track that regardless of how you feel on this topic, this next song is a complete game changer in every sense of the word. "Same Love", a complete open journal of a straight guys (Macklemore) brutally honest opinion of the negative stigma gay culture has, the struggle they go through on a day to day basis and the fact that people talk numb about this topic everywhere, the fact that Macklemore is the first person ever to take on this topic (in a rap song) to the mainstream is mind-blowing and opened the flood gates for rappers to talk about whatever they want regardless of taboo's. This song is another one of my favorites "Make The Money" despite it's semi-typical title is has amazingly inspirational verse's of the struggle of a passionate rapper, though a common topic the words and feeling are so real and heart felt, it stands out. The hook is about keeping your ground and keeping your convictions through the fame. Imagine yourself in a smokey bar at 2 in the morning, drunk and honest telling your bartender all your problems this is the theme of the song "Neon Cathedral" featuring the great folk/blues talent of Allen Stone. "BomBom" Featuring "The Teaching" is a great instrumental track co-composed by Ryan Lewis and The Teaching. The next track "White walls" Ft.School Boy Q and Singer Hollis. A poppy song with upbeat banter mostly about women and alcohol  it's a fun song. "Jimmy lovin" Ft.Ab-Soul of Black hippie is another brutally honest take on being a member of the mainstream music industry. Macklemore talks about staying true to yourself when you a have people feeding you bullshit left and right. Ab-soul provides the hook as well as a third verse where he is playing a member of the industry. "Wing$" is another one of my least favorite songs, its good but his overly in-depth play on using new shoes as a long simile for conformism and stepping outside of the mainstream really doesn't come across as well in this song. This is the only track on the album that I would say is bad, "a wake" featuring Evan Roman. Bad Beat, but rhymes and delivery followed by a decent hook ties this trash bag together."Gold" Ft.Eighty4 Fly is another good inspirational song with a poppy beat. The lyrics are strictly feel good in every sense of the word, then the beat changes and Macklemore goes straight punchlines and flow. The next song "Starting over" featuring the lead singer of the band "Band of Horses" Ben Bridwell is an inspirational song about his feeling (guessing he's pretty comfortable with those topics) but he has a way with words and the instrumental gives him no choice but to be honest. The final track on this album "Cowboy Boots"..a weird mix of a folk song, a bar sing along and a rapper spilling his heart to the patrons. This song kind of reminds me of Fun. and Mumford and sons as far as production goes.

Overall Rating 4 out of 5

Macklemore is a very talented artist who has approached each instrumental Ryan Lewis has given him with complete honesty and skill with flow and wordplay. the content was good, though he might have played it safe on a couple of tracks. I can't wait to see what he does on his next album, and see him branch out from a topic standpoint. The features on this album where all good and played there part. I highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in more the money, hoes, clothes, dro, and coke..and liquor.

-James Whitman

"Who's Hot In The 845" GREEK

Many artist struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different music styles like pieces of clothing looking to find what fits. But there are others who emerge in command of their craft, their identity, and their music. Bobby Toromanides aka “Greek” fits firmly in the latter category. His upcoming release “Rear Views” is a motivating and energetic release that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant new talent to the Hip Hop community. One whose music feels familiar in the best possible way, while striking out into its own territory. 

We caught up with this up and coming artist for our "Who's Hot In 845" and we hope you enjoy this Candide question answer interview. 

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Q.Tell us about who you are & What you do?

Greek. I am a hip hop artist from upstate Newburgh NY, who loves to make
real music, with real meaning, positive messages, and high energy, 
I focus on topics and concepts that is relevant and can help people in
today's society! Especially the younger generation!

Q: Describe your Music in 5 words.

Greek: Inspirational, motivational, positive, real, and captivating, I would like to think that I have a 
story telling style, that brings what I'm and feeling and what's happening around me to 
life.

Q.Please give your Fans 3 Fun Facts About you.

Greek: 1. I like to party hard every chance I get! Never know when u gotta go!
2. I'm a big jokster, I love to make people laugh! And be the life of the
party with my personality.  3. If someone wanted to try and kill me they can always find me in the
malls shopping, cuz I love getting fly! I'm big on sneakers and throwing dope outfits together! I feel a rush when I'm putting together a sick outfit and I'm on the hunt for every piece lmao

Q. What makes your Voice Stand Out from other Artists?

Greek. I've been told by a lot of fans that my voice is very commanding
and it grabs them once they hear my song come on!


Q. Do you Write Your Own Material?


Greek. Yes! don't think I could spit anybody else's lyrics.

Q: What are your Current projects that you are working on?

Greek. To start off the new year, I am starting on my new mixtape
"REAR VIEWS" this is my musical way of expressing how i'm progressing musically 
 I want to show the fans and the critics my versatility. I'm getting better and even more inspired
This mixtape series will be a great way to keep my fans up to
speed with my music, my career and what's going on outside of my
music. But the best part is i'm using my music to express
myself and invite fans to take this journey with me!

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Greek. With hard work, dedication, quality music, and god, I would
say, successful, as a well respected nationally known hip hop artist!

Q: Where do you get your inspiration from?

Greek. I get inspired when I hear other great artists music, i feel
like you are a liar if you say you were never a fan of another artist, if you are
a artist! We all saw/heard something that inspired us and motivated us
to want to get into this industry and become successful and heard!

Q: If you had to choose and Industry artist Fan base who would it be? Why?

Greek. Jay-z. because he is globally known, highly respected and not only
in the avenues of music, but as a business man in so many other ventures 
and still manages to be the best hip hop artist. I love the fact that
he can bring all races together by the 1000's in 1 venue and make them
go insane like the late great Michael Jackson. His fans  love him so he will always
be hot and remembered even when he's gone!

Q: What Artist that's out now is your style, or in your lane?

Greek.  Jayz, kanye west, ti, fab, bob, big Sean, rick ross, lil wayne etc.

Q: What would you rather listen to R&B or Hip Hop Music?

Greek.  I feel like both of these genres took a big turn, and it wasn't
the best turn, I like to listen to the classics more than what's out
now from both genres I feel like now the R&B singers are trying be the
rappers and the rappers are trying be the R&B singers!

Q:What Artist do you listen to?

Greek.  Jay z, Kanye, T.I, Fab, B.O.B, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne etc.


Q:Who influences your music?

Greek: The same ones that I listen to, I don't just listen to any
artist. You have to really grab me and if you do then you are something
different that I never seen before "innovator"

Q: Please describe your fashion style in 5 words? 

Greek: Young, fly, classy, sophisticated, and dope! I don't like to wear 
what is always trending and I hate to wear what everybody else is rocking,  
I learned coming up if its classic it's always in style and you can always wear it!
Trends come and go!

Q: How can people Contact you & Collaborate with you?
For bookings, interviews, and collaborations Contact Charles Kimbrough via
Email- 845mgntgrp@gmail.com
you can follow me on twitter @Greek845, Instagram: Greek845
 facebook: www.facebook.com/greek845
reverbnation.com/greek845 or just go to my website www.greek845.com