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Canibus Vs. Dizaster

xodus phoenix — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:59:04 GMT

KING OF THE DOT

FRESH COAST PRESENTS VENDETTA: BATTLE ROYALE

Battle Royale Will Take Place 6-9-2012 At Exchange LA & Main Event Features Canibus Vs. Dizaster & Undercard Features Illmaculate Vs. Arsonal

VIP & General Admission, PPV (UStream) Tickets Are Available Now

War: A consequence of our natural tendency to dominate. A physical manifestation of our innate desire to crush the competition. An evolutionary examination intended to single out “The Best”. On June 9^th 2012 war will be waged and history will be made.

In the Hip-Hop world, battling is perceived to be the rawest form of the culture; after all, it is one of the foundations on which the art was formed. Two rappers go head to head with each other and come up with their best insults, while flexing their lyrical, rhythmic, and artistic muscles in an attempt to discredit the artist opposing them. Over the years, battling has moved away from the streets into the mainstream; moving to larger venues with larger crowds packed around the "ring" to see their favorite artists perform. The atmosphere at these larger venues is similar to that of MMA matches: the crowd reacts and feeds off the hard hitting punch lines, as laughter ricochets off the walls when the crowd roars with approval after a joke is used to embarrass a participating emcee. The larger venues have also helped expand the popularity of battling, as it is not strictly an underground event anymore. With the rising popularity of Youtube (KOTD now has over 60,000 subscribers that have generated over 22 million total views) and online Pay Per View outlets, battling has grown into a sizable and prospering entity, with organized events run by sponsored leagues all over the world.

"King of the Dot" is one of the most recognizable leagues in the entire world. It's creator and President Organik, along with his partner and current CEO Avi Rex, has lead the Toronto based organization from obscurity into an internationally acclaimed force that has seen artists from over a half dozen countries – ranging from Norway, to the UK to Australia – compete under its banner. Using a written a cappella format, the league received some of its biggest endorsement in November of 2011 and Jan 2012, as Drake co-hosted a battle between bitter rivals DNA and Dizaster, and Reakwon hosted a battle between Hollohan and Cortez. Now, King of the Dot is set to have one of the most accomplished battle artists in the world grace its stage: Canibus.

Canibus and battling go hand in hand! He is best known for his feud with LL Cool J that began in 1997 and reached its zenith when Canibus released the song "Second Round K.O." Fittingly, former heavyweight champion boxer of the world Mike Tyson appeared in the video for Canibus’ “Second Round K.O.” Canibus and Tyson both possess a brute earnestness and world-weary sincerity, and the expansive gap between their “rise” and “fall” has allowed each to be truly honest in regards to their statuses as individuals and celebrities. Tyson once said of Canibus to the New York Times: “He’s so intelligent, that’s the reason I like him. He’s fresh, he’s new, and his delivery is perfect. He never makes mistakes.”

Presented by King of the Dot Entertainment, Dizaster and Canibus are set to battle on June 9^th 2012 in Los Angeles. This will be the first time Canibus has taken to the stage for a one-on-one battle; while Dizaster, who has flown all over the world performing and perfecting his craft, is one of the most well-respected battle emcees of his respective era. These men will have three rounds (with no time limits) to claim and demonstrate their superiority, while exhibiting the skills that made them legends in their fields.

The outcome of this epic battle is anyone’s guess, but one thing is for certain: on June 9^th 2012, fans worldwide will be tuning in to KOTD's Ustream page (http://www.ustream.tv/kingofthedot) to witness a very historic event in Hip-Hop!

Leading up to the event on June 9^th, I will have Canibus, Dizaster, Illmaculate & Arsonal available for press to discuss their upcoming battles.

Video Promo for Battle Announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSX1_FxXTiA

Musician Coaching - The Art of Co-Writing

xodus phoenix — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:56:31 GMT

Musician Coaching - The Art of Co-Writing

The Art of Co-Writing

Posted: 09 May 2012 06:20 AM PDT

Jason Reeves is an ASCAP award-winning singer/songwriter who, aside from successfully building a career as a DIY artist has also proven that collaboration can be incredibly powerful for artists that want to find new ways to reach fans and get their music heard. Reeves has co-written many songs, including the Billboard chart-topping “Bubbly” and “I Never Told You,” with the Grammy-award-winning Colbie Caillat. He also wrote “The Show” with Australian pop artist Lenka and most recently worked with A Rocket To The Moon and Hot Chelle Rae. Like many other artists, Reeves threw himself into music early, picking up piano at five, then drums and guitar in his teens. He cites his major influences as Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and James Taylor. In late 2004/early 2005, Jason was contacted by producer Mikal Blue who had heard his self-created work on CD Baby and invited Reeves to record in his L.A. studio. It was there that Blue connected him to Caillat, and a career-altering partnership was born. Reeves self-released four albums and an EP before signing to Warner Bros. Records in 2008 and returned to the DIY world in 2011 with his album The Lovesick. His next album, Songs are Silent Films will be released next month.

I recently got to talk to Jason about co-writing, the process of building up a national touring base and the importance of staying focused on your vision as an artist if you want to have a successful, long-lasting career in music.

	Club Cubase is a free interactive support group for users of all Steinberg software and hardware who meet at regularly scheduled times to share tips, tricks and insights into the world's most advanced digital audio workstation. There are chapters in cities all over North America where the informal and supportive atmosphere benefits both seasoned Cubase pros as well as the newest users. There is usually no charge for these meetings.

	Check out these dates: Los Angeles CA, March 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. at West LA Music Steinberg North America and West LA Music are pleased to announce the start of a monthly 'meet a rep' session. This is a way to learn some great tips and tricks on Steinberg software and hardware. The first session will be on Saturday March 17 at 1 p.m at West LA Music located at 1345 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90025. Chicago IL, March 19, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Guitar Center Burbank Club Cubase Chicago is pleased to announce a special Steinberg seminar to be held at Guitar Center South Chicago at 7 p.m. This meeting will cover all of the new features of Cubase 6.5 as well as the new hardware including UR interfaces and the range of CMC controllers. Guitar Center Burbank is located at 7250 S. Cicero Ave. Bedford Park IL 60629. More info on Club Cubase Chicago can be found at their Yahoo group. Los Angeles CA, March 20, 2012, at 7 p.m. at SAE Institute Los Angeles This month we will take a look at Cubase 6.5 and also have product specialist from Ilio showcasing the latest software from Spectrasonics. SAE Institute is located at 6565 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90006. Chicago IL, March 20, 2012, at 6 p.m. at Gand Music and Sound Club Cubase Chicago is pleased to announce a special clinic at Gand Music and Sound at 6 p.m. on March 20. This meeting will cover all of the new features of Cubase 6.5 as well as the new hardware including UR audio interfaces and the range of CMC controllers. Gand Music and Sound is located at 780 West Frontage Road Northfield, IL 60093. More info on Club Cubase Chicago can be found at their Yahoo group. Orlando FL , March 20, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. at YRS MIDI Systems YRS MIDI Systems is located at 172 Oxford Road Fern Park, Florida 32730. Richmond VA, March 22, 2012, at 7 p.m. at In Your Ear Studios Club Cubase Richmond is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 22 at 7 p.m. at In Your Ear Studios in Richmond. This month we will take a detailed look at the new Cubase 6.5 including the Padshop and Retrologue VSTis, new comping tool, new audio quantize, SoundCloud, FLAC and 64bit Rewire. In Your Ear Studios is located at 1813 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223. Atlanta GA, March 22, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Murray Sound Lab Club Cubase Atlanta is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Murray Sound Lab. This month we will take a detailed look at the new Cubase 6.5 including the Padshop and Retrologue VSTis, new comping tool, new audio quantize, SoundCloud, FLAC and 64bit Rewire. Murray Sound Lab is located at 1275 Stanley Road Northwest Kennesaw GA 30152. Miami FL, March 27, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Red Rock Studios Club Cubase Miami is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Rock Studios in Miami. This month Greg Ondo from Steinberg will be on hand to demonstrate the latest features in Cubase 6.5. This month we will take a detailed look at the new Cubase 6.5 including the Padshop and Retrologue VSTis, new comping tool, new audio quantize, SoundCloud, FLAC and 64bit Rewire. Red Rock Studios is located at 14055 Southwest 143rd Court #13 Miami, FL 33186. Nashville TN, March 27, 2012, at 7 p.m. at SAE Institute Nashville Club Cubase Nashville is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 27 at 7 p.m. at SAE Institute in Nashville. This month the group will take a look at all of the new features found in Cubase 6.5. SAE Institute is located at 7 Music Cir N, Nashville, TN 37203. More info on the group can be found at their Facebook page. Dallas TX, March 27, 2012, from 7 p.m. at the Addison Theatre Centre Club Cubase Dallas is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Addison Theatre Centre. We will review various Cubase functions as well as address questions. Pizza and beverages after the meeting were a big hit last time so once again we will adjourn around 8:30 p.m. or so and go to BJs one block over from the theatre. The Addison Theatre Centre is located at 15650 Addison Road, Addison TX 75001. More info on the group can be found at their Facebook page. Orlando FL , March 28, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. at YRS MIDI Systems Club Cubase Orlando is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at YRS MIDI Systems in Fern Park. This month Greg Ondo from Steinberg will be on hand to demonstrate the latest features in Cubase 6.5. This month we will take a detailed look at the new Cubase 6.5 including the Padshop and Retrologue VSTis, new comping tool, new audio quantize, SoundCloud, FLAC and 64bit Rewire. YRS MIDI Systems is located at 172 Oxford Road Fern Park, Florida 32730. Tampa FL , March 29, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. at Sam Ash Music Club Cubase Tampa is pleased to announce their next meeting to be held on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Sam Ash Music in Tampa. This month Greg Ondo from Steinberg will be on hand to demonstrate the latest features in Cubase 6.5. This month we will take a detailed look at the new Cubase 6.5 including the Padshop and Retrologue VSTis, new comping tool, new audio quantize, SoundCloud, FLAC and 64bit Rewire. Sam Ash Music in Tampa is located at 13133 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618. More info on the group can be found here.


	Did you know: you can find video tutorials on Steinberg's official YouTube channel. Your Steinberg Online Team http://www.steinberg.net

If you feel like exchanging practical knowledge about Steinberg products with fellow users, please check out these events taking place in the first half of April.

	Club Cubase is a free interactive support group for users of all Steinberg software and hardware who meet at regularly scheduled times to share tips, tricks and insights into the world's most advanced digital audio workstation. There are chapters in cities all over North America where the informal and supportive atmosphere benefits both seasoned Cubase pros as well as the newest users. There is usually no charge for these meetings.

	Check out these dates: Orlando FL, April 2, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at YRS MIDI Systems YRS MIDI Systems is located at 172 Oxford Rd., Fern Park, FL 32730. Indianapolis IN, April 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Sam Ash Music The clinic will feature the latest Steinberg software and hardware including Cubase 6.5, CMC controllers and the UR series of audio interfaces. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer all of your Steinberg related questions. Sam Ash Music in Indianapolis is located at 8284 Center Run Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250. New Haven CT , April 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Sam Ash Music This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related question. Sam Ash Music in New Haven is located at 95 Amity Rd. #1, New Haven, CT 06515. Boston MA , April 4, 2012, at 5 p.m. at the Together Festival Steinberg North America is pleased to announce a special Steinberg seminar at the Together Festival. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to showcase cutting edge technologies including Cubase 6.5 and the CMC controllers and UR audio interfaces. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see these exciting products in action. St. Louis MO, April 4, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Blasingame Audio Productions This month the group will discuss tips and tricks for recording bluegrass music. Blasingame Audio Productions is located at 2750 Benne Drive, Florissant, MO 63031. New York NY, April 5, 2012, at 6 p.m. at Guitar Center Manhattan Steinberg representatives will be on hand showcasing the latest Steinberg hardware and software technologies including Cubase 6.5, CMC controllers and the UR series of audio interfaces. Guitar Center in Manhattan is located at 25 W. 14th St., Manhattan, NY 10012. Washington DC, April 7, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Washington Music Center Steinberg representatives will be on hand showcasing the latest Steinberg hardware and software technologies including Cubase 6.5, CMC controllers and the UR series of audio interfaces. Washington Music Center is located at 11151 Veirs Mill Rd., Wheaton, MD 20902. Phoenix AZ, April 10, 2012, from 7-9 p.m. This time, we’ll look at the creative use of multi-band compression along with our usual Feature of the Month, Project of the Month, Mix of the Month and Studio RX. For agenda, location details and directions, please sign up to become a member. New Jersey, April 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Guitar Center Steinberg representatives will be on hand showcasing the latest Steinberg hardware and software technologies including Cubase 6.5, CMC controllers and the UR series of audio interfaces. Guitar Center Totowa is locatded at 1 U.S. 46, Totowa, NJ 07512.


	Did you know: you can find video tutorials on Steinberg's official YouTube channel.

	Dear Steinberg Community, If you feel like exchanging practical knowledge about Steinberg products with fellow users, please check out these events taking place in the first half of March.

	Club Cubase is a free interactive support group for users of all Steinberg software and hardware who meet at regularly scheduled times to share tips, tricks and insights into the world's most advanced digital audio workstation. There are chapters in cities all over North America where the informal and supportive atmosphere benefits both seasoned Cubase pros as well as the newest users. There is usually no charge for these meetings.

	Check out these dates: Washington DC, March 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Washington Music Center This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related questions. Washington Music Center is located at 11151 Veirs Mill Rd., Wheaton, MD 20902. Salt Lake City UT, March 3, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Guitar Center This month’s topics include how to prepare your Cubase project for mastering and a discussion of audible mistakes in contemporary music. Guitar Center in Salt Lake City is located at 5728 S. Redwood Rd., Salt Lake City, UT 84123. Orlando FL, March 5, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at YRS MIDI Systems YRS MIDI Systems is located at 172 Oxford Rd., Fern Park, FL 32730. New Haven CT , March 6, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Sam Ash Music This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related question. Sam Ash Music in New Haven is located at 95 Amity Rd. #1, New Haven, CT 06515. Bellevue WA , March 6, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. at Bellevue American Music Bellevue American Music and Steinberg North America are proud to announce a meet a rep session. Greg Ondo from Steinberg will be on hand to answer any of your questions regarding Steinberg software and hardware including Cubase 6.5. Bellevue American Music is located at 14340 NE 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98007. Seattle WA, March 6, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Audio Logic Studios This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related question. Audio Logic Studios is located at 12047 31st Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98125. Totowa NJ , March 7, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Guitar Center This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related question. Guitar Center in Totowa is located at 1 US 46, Totowa, NJ 07512. New York NY, March 8, 2012, at 6 p.m. at Guitar Center Manhattan This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related question. Guitar Center in Manhattan is located at 25 W. 14th St., Manhattan, NY 10012. Orange County CA , March 13, 2012, at 7 p.m. at California Sound Studios This month we will take a look at the new features in Cubase 6.5 including Padshop, Retrologue, enhanced comping, audio quantize, FLAC, SoundCloud and much more. Steinberg representatives will be on hand to answer any of your Steinberg related questions. California Sound Studios is located at 25651 Atlantic Ocean Dr. Suite A16, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Phoenix AZ, March 13, 2012, from 7-9 p.m. Highlights include Feature of the Month, Project of the Month, Mix of the Month and Studio RX. For agenda, location details and directions, please sign up to become a member. Detroit MI, March 15, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Recording Institute of Detroit The Recording Institute of Detroit is located at 14611 E 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe, MI 48021.



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