LITTLE DUDE IDEA: BEATMAKING for New Orleans? $$?
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I don't want to speak ill of Bobbydee, but I'm sure he's seen this by now. It's fairly clear that he is not able to complete the project in a timely manner. Perhaps one of the board's many artists or graphic designers could whip something up to get us out of this pinch? (I'm not trying to put anyone on the spot, but there are mad talented dudes on this board that could easily come up with a hot cover in an hour or two.)
I've given bobby until Friday of next week to finish it, @ which point DK_Essence will take over the job.
I too am reluctant to speak ill of anyone that is willing to donate their talents and time, but I agree that the delays have gone on WAY too long. I should have put my foot down sooner. It's difficult reprimanding people you aren't paying though. Frustrating, I know...hopefully that will get stuff going.
gNAT
I too am reluctant to speak ill of anyone that is willing to donate their talents and time, but I agree that the delays have gone on WAY too long. I should have put my foot down sooner. It's difficult reprimanding people you aren't paying though. Frustrating, I know...hopefully that will get stuff going.
gNAT
After speakign to Gnat felt i needed to drop in here and fill you guys in on whats been going down. I've been in hospital, in relation to an issue that i don't really want to discuss/im sure arent nessesary facts anyway. Owing to hold-ups trying to get a photographer capable of producting the quality needed, and then my extended absence, obviously the project has been held up.
Gnat has been nothing but supportive and understanding, above and beyond reasonable expectations. And i REALLY wanted to be a part of this, just the wrong time and place i suppose.
So to make it clear, im regretably bowing out of the project. Any delays up to this point, are in fact on my shoulders- and not Gnat's. He is, in my oppinion, duder than dude.
Nick
Gnat has been nothing but supportive and understanding, above and beyond reasonable expectations. And i REALLY wanted to be a part of this, just the wrong time and place i suppose.
So to make it clear, im regretably bowing out of the project. Any delays up to this point, are in fact on my shoulders- and not Gnat's. He is, in my oppinion, duder than dude.
Nick
anyways, we got to get this thing ready. if you can finish the artwork till the end of this week, please do it (because i really dig the concept!). if not, no problem, i'll try to have it ready till then.
where is the info-mail, gnat, nothing dropped in my inbox yet? i need the stuff for setting up the screen prints, so hurry up.
peace,
dirk
where is the info-mail, gnat, nothing dropped in my inbox yet? i need the stuff for setting up the screen prints, so hurry up.
peace,
dirk
DK_Essence:
CD cover:
http://www.elsproductions.com./1-&-2-Panel-Cover-Template.jpg
CD face: (monochrome, simplified design necessary)
http://www.elsproductions.com./Monochrome-CD-Template.jpg
Spine/back:
http://www.elsproductions.com./Tray-Card-Template.jpg
~Nat
CD cover:
http://www.elsproductions.com./1-&-2-Panel-Cover-Template.jpg
CD face: (monochrome, simplified design necessary)
http://www.elsproductions.com./Monochrome-CD-Template.jpg
Spine/back:
http://www.elsproductions.com./Tray-Card-Template.jpg
~Nat
Hi to all,
I have decided to write a post that condenses most of the information about "Break in the Road" so that all 6 pages don't have to be waited through by people just becomeing aware of the "Break in the Road" Project.
The basic premise of the project is as follows, as taken from the www.breakintheroad.org website:
"BACKGROUND: A "Heatrock" History
The idea of "Break In The Road" was born when a group of otherwise mild-mannered musicians, DJs, and record collectors became irate at the U.S. Federal Government's bungled response to Hurricane Katrina. Horrified by FEMA's inaction, delayed response, and useless finger-pointing, music-buffs became activists overnight, raising over $80,000 through their "Let A Heatrock Loose??" campaign. A small cabal of record fiends donated their valuable records ("heatrocks") to the "Heatrock??" auction whose proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and the NAACP's Disaster Relief Organization.
BREAK IN THE ROAD: Rebirth Through Hip-Hop
Wanting to take things in a different direction, gNAT a.k.a. Nat Chadwick, coordinated and organized over 25 artists, musicians and beat-makers to produce "Break In The Road", an eclectic collection of hip-hop and electronic music. "Break In The Road" will raise your consciousness, uplift your spirit, and raise money for those affected by one of the greatest natural disasters to have occurred within the U.S. borders; rebirth through hip-hop.
It must be noted that gNAT has never met any of the artists in person. All coordination was done through e-mail and www.soulstrut.com's discussion forum. All artwork and music were 100% donated. Click HERE [link to this website] to see how the project unfolded on www.soulstrut.com
CONTACT
If you have any questions please contact the site administrator and album producer, dj gNAT, at his e-mail: gnattychad@hotmail.com
I have decided to write a post that condenses most of the information about "Break in the Road" so that all 6 pages don't have to be waited through by people just becomeing aware of the "Break in the Road" Project.
The basic premise of the project is as follows, as taken from the www.breakintheroad.org website:
"BACKGROUND: A "Heatrock" History
The idea of "Break In The Road" was born when a group of otherwise mild-mannered musicians, DJs, and record collectors became irate at the U.S. Federal Government's bungled response to Hurricane Katrina. Horrified by FEMA's inaction, delayed response, and useless finger-pointing, music-buffs became activists overnight, raising over $80,000 through their "Let A Heatrock Loose??" campaign. A small cabal of record fiends donated their valuable records ("heatrocks") to the "Heatrock??" auction whose proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and the NAACP's Disaster Relief Organization.
BREAK IN THE ROAD: Rebirth Through Hip-Hop
Wanting to take things in a different direction, gNAT a.k.a. Nat Chadwick, coordinated and organized over 25 artists, musicians and beat-makers to produce "Break In The Road", an eclectic collection of hip-hop and electronic music. "Break In The Road" will raise your consciousness, uplift your spirit, and raise money for those affected by one of the greatest natural disasters to have occurred within the U.S. borders; rebirth through hip-hop.
It must be noted that gNAT has never met any of the artists in person. All coordination was done through e-mail and www.soulstrut.com's discussion forum. All artwork and music were 100% donated. Click HERE [link to this website] to see how the project unfolded on www.soulstrut.com
CONTACT
If you have any questions please contact the site administrator and album producer, dj gNAT, at his e-mail: gnattychad@hotmail.com
The specs for the album are pretty much as follows:
1. What Went Wrong? 4:28 2ply
2. When the Levee Breaks 3:06 Meep
tom@19bit.com
3. Faraway Places 2:52 Mallard
4. Straight Outta the MPC 3:36 ThesOne
www.tresrecords.com
5. Loop Rehearsal 2:34 ASPRIN
www.vanguardsquad.com
6. MickeyDs 3:44 Grafwritah
www.grafwritah.com
7. Troubled Times 6:09 Kidgusto featuring Meg Kelly
www.funkdc.com
8.Being Born 3:31 Peter Gunn
www.axischemicals.com
9. ???Music??? Remix 4:01 Ross Hogg
www.italselection.com
10. Smokey Johnson/Lil Troy ???Nola to Houston remix??? 1:45 DJ B-Cause
www.4onefunk.com
11. Too Late For F.E.M.A 2:53 recordbinladen
recordbinladen@hotmail.com
12. No Turning Back 3:40 Upskiboo
13. Watching The World End 3:56 GPEK
www.geocities.com/gurpcityproductions
14. partoo 3:57 sars
www.myspace.com/someawesomeradicalsound
15. Coach Remix 3:40 BAPTMAN
www.myspace.com/baptman
16. NBA Jam (A Love Song) 2:58 skinny friedman
djskinnyf@yahoo.com
17. under my skin 2:07 day
18. End of Time (Cop Out Mix) 4:21 The Beat Chemist
www.beatchemist.com
19. Abandoned 3:32 GLOOM
gloomycrates@gmail.com
Executive Producer:
DJ gNAT a.k.a. Nat Chadwick
gnattychad@hotmail.com
Artwork/Graphic Design:
asprin
Webpage Design:
DK Essence
www.themightyfew.com
www.breakintheroad.org
Break in the Road
A Benefit Album for the Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
The Cover:
1. What Went Wrong? 4:28 2ply
2. When the Levee Breaks 3:06 Meep
tom@19bit.com
3. Faraway Places 2:52 Mallard
4. Straight Outta the MPC 3:36 ThesOne
www.tresrecords.com
5. Loop Rehearsal 2:34 ASPRIN
www.vanguardsquad.com
6. MickeyDs 3:44 Grafwritah
www.grafwritah.com
7. Troubled Times 6:09 Kidgusto featuring Meg Kelly
www.funkdc.com
8.Being Born 3:31 Peter Gunn
www.axischemicals.com
9. ???Music??? Remix 4:01 Ross Hogg
www.italselection.com
10. Smokey Johnson/Lil Troy ???Nola to Houston remix??? 1:45 DJ B-Cause
www.4onefunk.com
11. Too Late For F.E.M.A 2:53 recordbinladen
recordbinladen@hotmail.com
12. No Turning Back 3:40 Upskiboo
13. Watching The World End 3:56 GPEK
www.geocities.com/gurpcityproductions
14. partoo 3:57 sars
www.myspace.com/someawesomeradicalsound
15. Coach Remix 3:40 BAPTMAN
www.myspace.com/baptman
16. NBA Jam (A Love Song) 2:58 skinny friedman
djskinnyf@yahoo.com
17. under my skin 2:07 day
18. End of Time (Cop Out Mix) 4:21 The Beat Chemist
www.beatchemist.com
19. Abandoned 3:32 GLOOM
gloomycrates@gmail.com
Executive Producer:
DJ gNAT a.k.a. Nat Chadwick
gnattychad@hotmail.com
Artwork/Graphic Design:
asprin
Webpage Design:
DK Essence
www.themightyfew.com
www.breakintheroad.org
Break in the Road
A Benefit Album for the Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
The Cover:
Dear Fellow Strutters,
This entire project is totally contingent upon "cyber-grassroots" organizing and the donation of time, effort, services, and talents of some of the most fucking amazing people that I have yet to meet in person. I want to thank all of you that have contributed to and supported the "Break In The Road" project.
As a general reminder, 100% of the proceeds of this album will be donated to Habitat For Humanity. New Orleans and many other cities in the Southern United States are still rebuilding after Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. The proceeds from this album will aid in that rebuilding process.
As promised, I will cover the costs of the first run, and in all likelihood, a buzz will be created by the dope songs, amazing artwork, good cause, and sick promo mix (ahem CosmoBaker). As soon as the album is actually at the production site, I will begin taking pre-orders. This should help me recoup production costs. I think that if done right, there'll be at least a net of $5000, perhaps more.
I do, however, want to appeal to any fellow strutters that may be able to use their network ties to raise money for the production of the first run. I estimate it to be in the neighborhood of $1000. In the upcoming weeks, I plan on spending much time raising funds from local businesses. I will also be concentrating efforts in promoting the album at local record stores and radio stations. Additionally, I am also looking for a business that might be willing to match our money. If there are any Strutters that feel that they might be useful in the areas of fundraising and/or promotion contacts, please PM or e-mail me (gnattychad@hotmail.com).
I am proud to belong to the SoulStrut Community and look forward to hearing from you.
~gNAT
This entire project is totally contingent upon "cyber-grassroots" organizing and the donation of time, effort, services, and talents of some of the most fucking amazing people that I have yet to meet in person. I want to thank all of you that have contributed to and supported the "Break In The Road" project.
As a general reminder, 100% of the proceeds of this album will be donated to Habitat For Humanity. New Orleans and many other cities in the Southern United States are still rebuilding after Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. The proceeds from this album will aid in that rebuilding process.
As promised, I will cover the costs of the first run, and in all likelihood, a buzz will be created by the dope songs, amazing artwork, good cause, and sick promo mix (ahem CosmoBaker). As soon as the album is actually at the production site, I will begin taking pre-orders. This should help me recoup production costs. I think that if done right, there'll be at least a net of $5000, perhaps more.
I do, however, want to appeal to any fellow strutters that may be able to use their network ties to raise money for the production of the first run. I estimate it to be in the neighborhood of $1000. In the upcoming weeks, I plan on spending much time raising funds from local businesses. I will also be concentrating efforts in promoting the album at local record stores and radio stations. Additionally, I am also looking for a business that might be willing to match our money. If there are any Strutters that feel that they might be useful in the areas of fundraising and/or promotion contacts, please PM or e-mail me (gnattychad@hotmail.com).
I am proud to belong to the SoulStrut Community and look forward to hearing from you.
~gNAT
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