Pending is Out Now!!!!

Pending is Out Now!!!!

My debut album Pending is now available, on iTunes.

The release party was yesterday and it was a great success.  I had close friends and family show up to support the launch of my album. The photo for this post contains words of encouragement from guests.  This is now one of my most prized possessions.

It was great to perform several cuts off the record with a live band.  I will post some photos over the next couple days.  I wanted to send a special thanks to Christian “Lone Monk” Caldeira, AJ ELMN (DJ) and Raphael Roter (Drums) for being a significant part of making the night special.

Check out my album “Pending” and leave some feedback on tracks.

First Single Drive:

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– Gardener

Music, Rap, Hopes and Stress

Music, Rap, Hopes and Stress

2013 and the amount of rappers, aspiring rappers etc is frightening.  I try not to throw stones, but as a music lover I cannot help being a critic.  Like any genre over saturation is not helpful.  The internet has opened the flood gates for a tsunami of artists.  Now the only difference to any other genre is hip hop, which is more aggressive by nature, you get artists that are just seeking local fame rather than express their artistry. Then again I guess this could be applied across all genres. Artists like DMX, 50 Cent, Rick Ross etc..are ones that represent the epitome of the streets.  This is essentially what hip hop steamed from, it was meant to shed light on an environment most Americans could care less about, at that time.

But today, like anything used to generate millions of dollars, it has lost so much of its innocence.  That doesn’t mean there are no great artists in hip hop, but the amount of bullshit you have to shift through to find something of substance is disturbing.

I always wondered if lovers of other genres felt the same way?  Though I enjoy other genres of music I really know more about Hip Hop than any other.

If you like other genres let me know, do you feel the same way I do?

Pending Release Party March 28th, 2013

Pending Release Party March 28th, 2013

Now I have been on staged before, but I have never planned and performed at my own show.  This is first one and I tell you what, this is stressful as hell.  In between writing a 10 page paper, working full time and memorizing my lyrics (hey I barely listen to my own music by the way), it is very taxing.  Even as I write this now, in between editing my research paper, I struggle to keep my eyes open.

People always seem to say to me though “Dwayne you work hard and that’s admirable”.  I wish sometimes that I didn’t to do all that I am doing.  Life would sometimes be easier just having no drive, know what I mean?

But anywhoo this is about my performance.  I am pretty nervous,,,mainly due to the fact I have no idea who is going to show.  Obviously I rather not have to perform for my mother and my brother alone, I could do that at home.  Another reason is I want people to witness the work i have put into this record.  Numerous late nights, and $$$ have been spent on this entire project and isn’t always better to share the fruit of your work with the masses?

Your probably not going to even read this until after the show (that is where I will announce this website).  Wish me luck! Or rather nevermind because it’s already over huh?

– Gardener