Born in New Haven, CT, Notar’s had two huge influences that have affected him from day one. First there’s his family’s work ethic. Having owned a grocery story in Hamden for generations, Notar’s never known a time when his family wasn’t doing for self. Second is his family’s musical side. His father was a trumpet player and it wouldn’t be long before Notar followed in his musical footsteps. Half Italian and half Lebanese, Notar went his own route musically, and it’s done him well. An emcee backed by a full band, Notar recently caught the ear of Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, who started a label and quickly inked Notar to a deal.
Now residing in NYC, Notar has made a name for himself in the hip-hop scene there, as well, most notably at Freestyle Mondays. This week I caught up with Notar to find out more about his music, how the closing of Sin Sin, which was the longtime home of Freestyle Mondays, affected him, and how seriously we should take his blog’s title of Notar for President.
Introducing the music video for “Grey Area," the first single off The Push, the independent debut album by Los Angeles artist/producer Shane Eli. Working with a small budget, but equipped with conviction and creativity, this emerging talent has raised the bar.
Deeply personal, the video is a reflection on Shane's coming of age experience, focusing on his conflicted relationship with race and his struggle with the father who abandoned him. Ultimately hopeful, Grey Area expresses Shane's determination to transcend all labels that have been placed on him.
Powerful and poignant, Grey Area addresses its sensitive theme with candor and maturity. The independently produced, music video for Grey Area offers a glimpse at the scope of Eli’s artistic expression.
Shane Eli & The Pusherman will be performing LIVE in concert as an opening act for J. Cole this Saturday, November 20th at the Key Club on the Sunset Strip in L.A.
Also, don't forget to check out Shane Eli on Facebook and Twitter and feel free to share (post/retweet) the Grey Area video.
More Shane Eli updates to come!
ABOUT SHANE ELI Shane Eli is a Canadian-born, U.S.-raised artist/songwriter/producer. He is credited with producing the Diggy Simmons single, What They Been Waiting For, before releasing his debut independent album, The Push, in June 2010. The Push was written, recorded and produced by Eli himself in the bedroom of his L.A. apartment. The project was mixed by Damien Lewis (whose credits include Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Taio Cruz), and mastered by Jermaine Dupri’s go-to engineer, Johnny Horesco (who has worked with the likes of Usher, Mariah Carey, Nelly, Whitney Houston, Collective Soul, Monica and more).
The re-launch of WhoIsGmalone.com is now in full effect. We have even changed the URL to GlassesMalone.com (both can be used) because we feel that you all know who G.Malone is, as well as his label "Division Music."
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There will be a news column of what's going on in the entertainment world from music, movies, fashion, and politics. We want to make sure you are up to date with any and everything possible.
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TRADEMARK DROPS NEW SINGLE "IN ORBIT" PROD. SKI BEATZ
Good friend and fellow JETS Int’l member, Curren$y, isn’t the only one awaiting the release of Trademark Da Skydiver’s Super Villain Issue # 3: Reign Supreme. In anticipation of its release, Trademark drops a 2nd gem off his upcoming album. Produced by the legendary Ski Beatz, "In Orbit" is an optimal soundtrack to twist paper planes to. On the track, Trademark swoops in to stylistically take listeners to unfathomable lyrical heights.
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Lambo-Yeezus, mercy.
