MMWOS Exclusive - SneakerHeadz Trailer

Hello all my MMWOS readers! I am happy to bring you an exclusive look at the latest SneakerHeadz trailer. SNEAKERHEADZ which opens theatrically August 7 in NYC with national and Vimeo On Demand.  Check out more on the movie SneakerHeadz at their official website at http://www.sneakerheadzmovie.com/

Tune In Tuesday - Phox - Calico Man & 1936

Check out this crazy good band - Phox! With a mix of soul and folk, yu will engulf with vocals and the realness of the Phox Sound. Phox sound is pure, light, yet deep. Hence why Phox is a part of Heavy on Fashion Tune in Tuesday. 

MMWOS Fashion: Fake Bonanza

Hello music lovers! I have a new fashion brand to show you. I would like to present Fake Bonanza. Fake Bonanza is Los Angeles' Illest independent up and coming brand. The message behind the brand is Be a Wolf, Not a sheep. All tees are printed on super soft ringspun cotton and printed with super soft waterbased inks. Check out some of the latest Spring 2013 collection of Fake Bonanza!

Shirt-Alpha Wolf

Shirt - Eve

Hat - Nostalgia Snapback Hat Cardinal
Shirt - Brave

Shirt - Bad Apple

Shirt - Soldiers

You can check out Fake Bonanza on

Website: http://fakebonanza.com/home.html

Instagram: http://instagram.com/fakexbonanza

Facebook: https://twitter.com/FakeBonanza

MMWOS talks to Tori Vazquez

Hello all my MMWOS readers! Today I have a great exclusive interview to share with you. I had the chance to talk to singer/song writer Tori Vazquez. Tori expressed her musical talents at the age of 12, started performing at 17, and later became the first artist signed to DCL Studios! Ms Vazquez is on the fast track of being a great artist and her latest album
"Louie" is a testament to her skill. 

 

Here is my exclusive interview with Tori Vazquez!

MMWOS: What is your earliest memory of music? Describe the moment in you life when you knew that you wanted to be a singer and songwriter?

Tori Vazquez: My earliest memory of music would have to be when I was in elementary school and my family and I were visiting my grandparents in Florida. My parents and my older cousins, aunts and uncles, all decided to watch an “adult movie”. It was Lord of the Rings if you’re curious! So me being so young, I was told to go to the guest bedroom with my sisters and find something to do but I could not see the movie. And like every other little kid, I pouted and claimed I was old enough to watch the movie but my parents were relentless!! So my grandpa being the loving man that he is felt bad for my sisters and I and he came back in the room with us and taught us all how to harmonize. It was one of the most beautiful moments of my life. I could never forget it along with every detail.

MMWOS: How do you feel about the state of music today? How can your music change it?

Tori Vazquez: Personally I feel like the state of popular music today is very limited to the party scene and a lot of popular music is mainly about the beat and not the lyrics of songs. I feel like songs should tell a story or go in to depth with an experience to the point where someone feels like they have gone through the same exact thing. I love that feeling when listening to music. I think my music kind of gives off a different yet warming vibe that people can just relax and relate to. For open minds, the music I make is true to myself and I couldn’t be anyone else. My music is the pure definition of myself.

MMWOS: Let talk about Fuel My Fire from your latest album Louie. I love this songs. How did this songs come to be? What was your inspiration behind this track?

Tori Vazquez: I have been having a lot of people tell me that they love Fuel My Fire. First off, I just think that it’s pretty awesome that people have favorites of my songs! But this song came about from a struggling time in my life. But I learned that you could only take so much crap to the point where you agree with yourself that you don’t care what that problem is; it’s not going to control of your life anymore. Even if overcoming that problem makes you look like a fool in the process, you’re still going to take care of it and know that mentally, physically, what have you; that you ultimately win in the end.

MMWOS: Where do you usually gather your songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?


Tori Vazquez: I usually gather songwriting inspiration from other musicians or artists. I enjoy seeing others succeed in what they love to do and it encourages me to continue with what I love to do. I can get inspired easily. Being bored with nothing to do inspires me to write and create! My usual songwriting process for me starts with the melody. I have to create a base for my song before I can write lyrics to it. I’ve tried writing words first but I always find myself creating a tune to them that I can’t recreate! It’s just frustrating for me sometimes. But If I were to receive lyrics written from someone else without a melody behind it, I could make a song. My songwriting process is a little all over the place! Lol

MMWOS: What is the most important lesson did you learn from being in the music industry?

Tori Vazquez: Well I haven’t been in the music industry that long yet. And I’m sure when I grow within this industry I will learn a lot more but as of now I would have to say the most important thing I have learned in the music industry is to have a good interaction with the crowd while preforming. It’s never a good sign when someone in the audience is playing Angry Birds on their iPhone while you’re preforming. It means you could be doing something wrong!

MMWOS: How do you balance your music with other obligations in your life?

Tori Vazquez: Well as of right now, I’ve made music my life. But in the occasion when I have other things in life, like picking up my siblings from school and doing the dishes, my managers and my producers are very flexible and understanding to my schedule and my other obligations. It helps to surround myself with understanding people who love you and care for what makes you happy.

MMWOS: What is the one thing you would like new fans to know about you and your latest album Louie?

Tori Vazquez: To all my new fans, thank you all so much for your support! Honestly, I was ready to go through life with my music as just a hobby and a nice little treat for family get-together. I am so thankful to you all for listening and believing in my music. It really does mean so much! As for my new album Louie, you can check it out on reverbnation.com. I have a link to buy my EP on my Facebook page, “Tori Vazquez”. I will most definitely keep you all updated on my page. This is only the beginning.

  
MMWOS: What new projects are your working on today?

Tori Vazquez:Well I am always creating new music in my spare time. But I am focusing on preparing for shows on college campuses and other events to get my name out there and I can not wait to start preform and getting different people’s feedback on my music.

MMWOS: When can we all see you in concert? Where can we buy your music?
 
Tori Vazquez: Haha you can see me in concert very soon. I will keep you posted! And for all my fans you can buy my music at reverbnation.com or the link posted at http://www.reverbnation.com/store/artist_2898238. Please go check it out and if you like what you hear, a portion of the proceeds will be going to the victims of Hurricane Sandy and the elementary school shooting in Connecticut.

MMWOS: Finally what does music mean to you? 

Tori Vazquez: Music is a means of emotional expression for me. Sometimes I tend to with hold emotions. I’m not very out going when it comes to telling how I feel especially when I’m in love. But music has really brought that out in song. It’s almost therapeutic. If music weren’t a part of my life, I wouldn’t be me. I’d be lame, simple as that. I’m just kidding. But music has really improved on me opening up and to prevent from holding in things that I feel should be said

I would like to thank Tori Vazquez for the Interview. 
You can Buy Tori's latest album at http://www.reverbnation.com/torivazquez
Make sure you follow Tori on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/tori_vaz14
 And like her on facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/TheToriVazquez

MMMWOS Interview with Sol Infinite

MMWOS:  Tell me about yourself. How did you get started in music?

Sol Infinite: I got started in music maybe first as a listener, I was quite the fanatic. I used to listen to everything type of music possible. Started from being around my older sister, older cousins, family and older kids around my neighborhood. I used to hear music blasting from cars and boxes, I was infatuated with music. Hearing music at my aunts house every weekend there was a party, music was always up to highest volume. There I was about the ages 5-10. So hearing music amazed me., how it all sounded and felt. As I got older, Hearing music and staring at record covers was enough to motivate me to start playing instruments. So in high school., I started getting into rock, underground hip hop, and different stuff. I started a few bands and here I am now, everything seem to come full circle.

MMWOS: What was your earliest memory of hip hop? What were your fondest memories of Hip Hop? 

Sol Infinite: My earliest memory of hip hop have to be hearing Slick Rick and Dougie Fresh's The Show. I remember it was one night. My sister and I played the 12" single on vinyl about 20 times in a row. There is a lot of fond memories much like that one, that stands out to me as incredible moments in Hip Hop for me. I think the radio back in the day really did a lot for me, making tapes late at night of different artists freestyling. Also coming home everyday from school to hurry up and watch Video Music Box was amazing. I used to really idolize the MCs at that time. 

MMWOS: As a fellow New Jersey Native, Do you find it easier or harder to make it in the music industry. 

Sol Infinite: I think coming from Jersey is really what you make out of it on whether how far you make in the industry. Jersey has an incredible history in hip hop.. We was always there every since the beginning. I think for myself, coming from jersey. I think I have more of a legacy to look at than a lot of places. But its still hard. It all depends on what we are looking to go after. Some chase illusions of grandeur, some want to be just one of the rap guys. Whatever the case may be, I believe as a Jersey artist I have to give respect to the legends we do have and build on that foundation. Jersey is a very interesting place to be from. Our story cant possibly be told to fullest. Because its such a complex, ugly and beautiful place all at the same time. 

MMWOS: How do you feel about the state of hip hop today? What does hip hop lack now? How would you fix it?

Sol Infinite: I love hip hop right now. But I don't really like that there's not much albums that I tend to really love. I hear some albums and I'm done after the first listen. It would sound good. But very little replay value. Meanwhile there would be about 10 new projects that would come out that day. So it seems as if there's not much context to a lot of albums. No significance really. Again its probably in a great place right now. Because anyone can do it, and its everywhere. But at the same time its not much significant contributions to the culture happening. I don't know I can fix it, But I just look to add on to what was so great about hip hop, the culture. The feeling that when you put on a certain artist's album you actually feel as though you are in their world. A lot of it now is just a guy rapping whatever on a track. no significance. 

MMWOS: Do you consider yourself a hip hop artist, a rapper, a poet, or something else.

Sol Infinite: I'm a hip hop artist. I think I am really a guy who love hip hop I believe hip hop is the greatest contribution to American music. Simply because it celebrates all of which came before it. So in essence I believe I am just a guy who is communicating through music. 

MMWOS: In 2011, you came out with Within,Destination. When I first listened to the album,I felt that you was talking about your journey as a artist and as an individual. What is this album all about? What would you like your fans to come away with after listening to Within, Destination.

Sol Infinite: Yes, its an entire journey of who I am as an artist and individual. Its about overcoming obstacles and reaching for your goals and destiny. I believe when someone gives the album a full attentive listening, they would come away with the feeling of they too have to reach for the right path and follow their destiny.

MMWOS: There is a clear jazz and soul music influence on your 2011 album Within, destination. What jazz musician ,if any, are you drawn to musically.

Sol Infinite: I think there is a lot Miles Davis for sure. But outside of jazz, I think Curtis Mayfield I am incredibly drawn to. The honesty in his music is just remarkable! 

MMWOS: Love your ode to Muhammed Ali, Rumble Young Man Rumble, which you released earlier this year. How has Muhammed Ali's life influence you musically?

Sol Infinite: Thanks! Ali life influence me musically simply for the fact he was a champion. He totally believed in what he believed in, he embodied what being the best at whatever you do in life. Not being apologetic and humble. But so comfortable with yourself. I am really inspired by that. Being bold, strong in front of obstacles and just all around great. 

MMWOS: Lets talk about your new album. Describe you new album in 5 words. 

When is it coming out? Where can we find it and buy it? 

Sol Infinite: In 5 words.. the next album will be. Honest, Soulful, Unapologetic, Relate-able, and Good! 

Actually the working title is a 38 word title that really explains it all. But I'm not sure when the specific date will be at the time. I hope my birthday (July 18)  But It will be available through my bandcamp page. solinfinite.bandcamp.com.  

MMWOS: When can we see Sol infinite live in concert? 

Sol Infinite: I have a few dates, March 31st. I will be in Trenton. (Trenton Atelier 220 Allen Street)  performing at an incredible monthly hip hop show called Garden Variety. Also April 24th, Bowery Poetry Club. Follow me on Twitter @sol_infinite I usually through out show dates and everything that I am doing. 

MMWOS: Finally what does music mean to you?

Sol Infinite: I can say in a quote by Pablo Picasso.  Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.  

I would like to thank Sol Infinite for the Interview.  

Check out Sol Infinite work at http://solinfinite.bandcamp.com/

Sol Infinite Twitter account at https://twitter.com/#!/sol_infinite

Sol Infinite's Tumblr: http://solinfinite.tumblr.com/