UPDATE: Alan Cross likes “I’m Awesome”

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Influential Toronto MC Teams Up With Toronto Music Innovators, including Jazzmatazz Horn Player, to Make A Rebellious New Genre-Defying Party Anthem

Listen to “I’m Awesome”

“I’m Awesome” will smash your expectations of hip hop in 2012. This epic song features Mindbender’s unprecedented lyricism, complemented by James Pew (producer), Brownman (award-winning trumpeter of Guru’s Jazzmatazz), and Adam Campbell (member of critically-acclaimed percussion orchestra Torq). The sum of these elements culminate into a song that can succinctly be described by its simple but bold title: AWESOME. This energetic first track is the official introduction to Mindbender’s upcoming Euphonic Sound project, “The Neverending Kiss”.

After spending the last few months teaching music to children and travelling to both Ghana and Jamaica, Mindbender returns to the modern music scene with a vengeance. Poised to be one of the next big things in new millenium Canadian hip hop, Mindbender Supreme has entered unprecedented creative territory with the creation of “I’m Awesome”. Bringing completely new sounds, flows, and content to the culture in 2012, similarly heard on past projects such as Jupiter, entirely produced by Rich Kidd (Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Jay Electronica, Saukrates, etc.), and Illusion World, the following companion piece conceptual mixtape, the saga of Mindbender Supreme continues.

Listen now to “I’m Awesome” and witness the next chapter of Mindbender Supreme, as he inspires his sophisticated and diverse audience in 2012 and beyond.

Sean Reyes has released his first single (and video!) for his upcoming full length album “Know Thyself.” Sean and producer James Pew (along with the Euphonic Sound production team – Adam Campbell, Nicole Faye and Freddy Gabrsek) have been working on this Studio 2.0 project for the past 9 months. We are SUPER EXCITED to debut this great new singer/songwriter!!! More info about Sean Reyes can be found on his website seanreyesmusic.com

Adam Campbell is my first choice in session drummer/percussionists. We have collaborated on many Studio 2.0 recording projects at Euphonic Sound. Adam has a masters degree in percussion and performs with the critically acclaimed Canadian percussion ensemble Torq.

Adam is now recording his first full length solo album. Here is a glimpse of the first day of Tracking!

Freddy Gabrsek has long been the secret weapon of the Euphonic Sound Community. He has contributed to the success of the studio and many of the projects brought here by indie artists. Because of the multiple musical disciplines that Freddy deals in its much easier to show you what he is all about then to attempt an explanation. Fortunately Freddy has been documenting much of his musical activity and sharing on his youtube channel. Here are a few of my favorites!

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Studio 2.0 artist Jenn Fiorentino has completed her first EP, “Upon Our Wonders.” Produced by James Pew and Euphonic Sound percussionist, Adam Campbell. This eclectic collection of indie folk material is a real gem in the Euphonic Sound portfolio.

Jenn Fiorentino - Upon Our Wonders

Jenn’s sound is progressive and punky, but “Upon Our Wonders” is entirely acoustic (with the exception of electric bass). The arrangements consist of Jenn’s multi-layered acoustic guitars, powerful vocals and silky smooth harmonies, coupled with a wide variety of hand percussion (with a partial drum kit setup making only a couple appearances).

Jenn’s “Upon Our Wonders” will be officially launched on the Euphonic Sound community label, Broken Window Records, with an EP release performance on Sept. 24th at The Central in Toronto.

For more info and to hear Upon Our Wonders visit jenn fiorentino.com

Jenn Fiorentino at Euphonic Sound Recording Studio