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Why we love Alessia Cara

2015-09-08T01:07:00.000-07:00

Alessia Cara just released her LP "Four Pink Walls" on iTunes and Spotify. "Here" is the single that has gotten attention, even by Taylor Swift. Alessia was on the Ryan Seacrest show where she did an amazing cover of The Weeknd's "Can't feel my face"

I got to meet here at the New Music Seminar back in June at Webster Hall. Her LP on Def Jam records is such an amazing pop, blues, trip hop taste of songs that I for one cannot wait until she releases a full album. I truly believe Alessia Cara got next.

www.alessiacara.com/

Rave of Thrones

2015-08-16T21:01:00.001-07:00

FDOTR got invited to attend Kristian Nairn's Rave Of Thrones DJ set at Irving Plaza, You might know him as Hodor from the hit HBO show "Game of Thrones" When I met up with him backstage after his set, he told me he's been DJing for 20 years. This was made obvious by his talent on the boards.
Kristian is just as big in person as he seems on the screen, whose hands could cup your whole head. But he truly embodies the role of the "gentle giant".

Kriistian has shared the stage with acts such as Scissor Sisters, Mylo, and Calvin Harris, and he even became the resident DJ at popular Ireland venue Kremlin.

His new Up / Beacon EP is on sale right now through iTunes, Beatport, and Bandcamp.

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FDOTR gets "Tough Enough" with Fawn Segerson

2015-08-07T19:13:00.000-07:00

Fawn Segerson, is an aspiring singer/songwriter in NYC. I have spent some quality time with this beautiful soul and gorgeous person. Her album titled "Fawn" is such a beautiful and addicting album of various flavors put in songs. I been listening to it for few months now and it still captivates, I love Fawn's voice is like when you were a child and mom sang lullabies to put you at ease.

1. How long have you been playing piano?

My parents gave me piano lessons when I was about 6 and I haven't stopped since. We had my grandma's old ivory keyed upright piano in our house...it will always be my favorite piano...

2. Singer songwriter, what comes first the lyrics or the melody?

I'd say it's case by case, but I generally come up with a phrase or a message I like and build a song around it. Lately I've been doing the reverse though, come up with a chord progression I like and then build around that...it's still a mystery to me.

3. What do you like to do for fun?
I'm a simpleton, I really like going to the beach, going for walks, anything peaceful

4. Talk to me about how Tough Enough underwear came to be?

I played the Montauk music festival last year and was trying to order some cool merchandise to sell rather then just a mug or something so I came across this customized underwear company which I'm pretty sure people use for bachelorette parties but I decided to order some tough enough underwear...

5. How many albums, Lps, ep's do you have?

My first album is called "scrambled reflections" I recorded it right out of college in my home town. It was my graduation present from my parents. Then I slowly finished my second album, "take two" after I quit my corporate job. And then I met Andrew Morse, the creator of Stand Clear and we did my third album under his label, self titled "Fawn".

6. What type of genre would you describe your music?

I don't know...vintage Indie pop. My friend recently advertised me as "if you like looking at Marilyn Monroe, listening to Norah Jones, and experiencing something original" you'll like Fawn.

7. What is this drug story about?

I wrote it during a thunderstorm one day about a friend who was quite enamored with Mary Jane. Then I brought it to the studio and finished writing it and recording it with one of my co-writers Stefan Moessle.

8. This song you gave us. A sneak preview is amazing . What is the name? Are you preparing a single or video? Sounds like a Tarantino movie.

I think you're referring to my song "The Cave". That's the opening track on "Fawn" and yes there is a video coming out for it that we filmed down in Clarksdale Mississippi (at the crossroads). And anyone, feel free to give it to Tarantino...

9.you play the piano and ukulele what other instruments you play?
I've been know to butcher the organ at some church services.

10. You mentioned playing New Orleans, what other places have you performed besides New York and what is the response from the audience.
I've played in Atlantic city and wineries in the tristate area.
When I was in Paris I did a quick little gig. I always appreciate when at least one person really pays attention. I found it's so important to find venues that support what your music is about otherwise you can get swallowed.

11. How many times a day do people tell you that you look like Marylin Monroe.
[laughs] well I'd rather they be shouting Fawn but it is quite the compliment. It varies.

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listen to "little by little" live at the bitter end

FDOTR invited to the Staten Island Film Festival

2015-07-22T00:01:00.003-07:00

I have a confession to make, I live in Staten Island for 20 plus years and this place is the "forgotten borough" of NYC, a ferry boat to come to this Island and back to the city is stressful. Very little happens here, the fondest memory I have of something cool happening in Staten Island was when David Bowie had a 5 borough tour and he played at Snug Harbor.

When I heard Steve Stanulis speak about bring the film festival, which will be a 4 day event starting October 13, 2016. I was excited that something very cool will come to a place that gets very little.

I like to thank Renee Wood for inviting FDOTR to a historical moment.

Amanda Gargiulo interview New York City-based filmmaker John Gallagher

Amanda Gargiulo and Actress and Filmmaker Deborah Twiss.

Renee Wood with miss Manhattan and miss New York

Amanda Gargiulo interviewing actor John Bianco

Amanda Gargiulo with Actor and filmmaker Steve Stanulis
Amanda with Renee Wood

here is a link of the press conference http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2015/06/24/si-film-festival-.html

and take a look at this link of 20 films shot here in Staten Island http://thiswayonbay.com/20-films-that-were-shot-on-staten-island/

A day with Lauren Francesca

2015-07-21T22:26:00.001-07:00

April 26, 2015
Blogger's Log
1300 hour
YouTube offices

We at FDOTR, set a mission with the one and only Space Girl (aKa Lauren Francesca) for her new YouTube video training a new space cadet Directed/VFX by Tom Small. We were let into the building (which is the Google building, owner of Blogger which its the landlord of FDOTR lol) to witness and shoot behind the scenes.

Tom Small (director)

Andrew Suydam and Lauren on set

Zom Bie Perez and Lauren on set

and I got a YouTube award
(kidding..wish tho)

and this is the final product, I like to thank Lauren Francesca for inviting FDOTR to another great behind the scenes of her YouTube video.

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On the Rebound with Danielle Cardona

2015-06-07T13:58:00.001-07:00

On a Sunday rainy June afternoon, Falling Down on The Random set out to have a conversation with an upcoming singer by the name of Danielle Cardona, who is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn and set to release her upcoming EP "Dust To Dust" and a release party at NuBlu on June 12.

What inspired you to get into music

After studying business and fashion for four years at FIT, and working in the fashion industry for a few years, I realized that I had pursued and completed my “plan B” without every actually giving my “Plan A” (My passion) a go. While I thrived in the fashion industry, and was on my way to having a successful career in that field, something was missing. I liked what I was doing, but I guess I just felt that I wasn’t using my whole self. I knew the first time I ever set foot in a studio, and recorded my first song, that music; writing, recording, rehearsing, performing live, and even putting the whole show together, was what I was meant to do. With everything that goes into this, I feel I am using my whole self and feel fulfilled.

How long have you been a performer?

In one way or another, I have been performing since I was a kid. As a child I was a ballet dancer into my teens, I participated in band, jazz band, orchestra and chorus, as well as musical theater through middle school and high school, basically looking for any opportunity to perform music and be on a stage. I stopped abruptly in college to go to school for business, but found my way back and started my first band shortly after college.

What type of influence would you want to impact on your listeners?

As a performer, music, and fashion icon Cher has had a huge influence on me. Other Iconic “divas” of equal importance to me include Tina Turner, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Selena, Shakira and Madonna. What they all have in common is their “go big or go home” mentality, which I also have. Nothing they produce is half-assed, they give everything-visually as much as musically, and, they have produced multiple genres of music over the span of their careers that somehow all fall under the umbrella of “Pop” (Meaning Popular).

What I hope to inspire in people is to do the same as these artists-to go big and go all out. Whether it be in music like me, or some other dream. I believe if people went balls out and really followed their hearts, everyone might be a little happier with themselves, and be a little kinder to others.

What was it like transitioning from your previous project Lexelle to your solo effort?

I had a great deal of support from friends and fellow musicians when I switched from being “the singer from Lexelle” to “Danielle Cardona.” Between getting a group of musicians together to create a new band, and rebranding myself as a solo artist, writing new songs, and being the sole investor in the project, it was a lot of work, but very rewarding. I am so grateful to my band, (Ricardo Pantoja, Martin Luque, and Jeff Swazst) for their talent, enthusiasm and hard work. I am especially grateful to Ricardo, who was so generous with his time in helping me get organized initially, and with the use of his studio for rehearsals. (152 Studio)

What is it like collaborating with other artist versus as compared to working on your own?

I still collaborate with many different producers/composers to write songs. probably more now, than I did when I had my other band. I write all the lyrics, and have a great amount of involvement in the production. The only real difference between “going solo” and “being in a band” is branding and the workload. Being an unsigned solo artist in NYC means you do the work of 20 people on top of being an artist. Having even one other person, as I did with Lexelle means having an extra hand.

What challenges have you encountered as an independent artist?

I do my best to maintain a positive attitude, but the path to becoming a success in music isn’t that of a person in finance, law, medicine, or anything “normal.” There is double the headahce, with a much slimmer chance of success. The path isn’t clear, and it’s different for each person. For me, often my biggest challenge is figuring out what to do next after I complete something big.

Do you work with outside producers?

I work with a few different people, and I am always looking for new people to collaborate with.

Justin Mathews co-wrote Song For The Ladies, and Filler Man, and he mixed and mastered most of the mini-album.

Demetra co-wrote and produced Dust to Dust the title track,

Alex Simon Co-wrote Rebound and Saturday Night

Keith Patchel composed the music for Haus of Disco, which was later mixed by Richard James and Justin Mathews

New York City has a rich landscape of underground artists, your style and brand, how do you see your contribution to it?

I hope I have inspired artists to come together and support one another. I have made my best effort to do that through the various events I have produced, and even through my own shows. Whenever a venue approaches me to play, I always try to bring along at least one band that I know and like. It’s better for me, better for the venue, and better for the other band if the artists are supporting one another.

You just just finished working on your Ep "dust to dust" and the presale is on iTunes, how long you been working on it and can you tell us how it came about and the process of it?

It took a little over a year to finish dust to dust. It was a long process, because this was my first attempt solo-and I organized and financed the whole thing without any outside help. Once I started regularly performing with a band, the songs that I was writing started to take on a heavier sound-more like the way my guys interpret my songs live, and so I decided to release a mini-album instead of a full length.

Which song are you most proud of?

I am the most proud of Dust to Dust and Filler Man. Dust to Dust because it was the first song I released as a solo artist, co-written with Demetra, who composed and produced the music. I learned a lot in the process of making that song, and found my voice. Filler Man, because it is a song that has taken me ten years to actually complete, it has a lot of meaning to me. The lyrics were the first I had ever written, but it took this many years to actually find a musical direction for the song. Now that I have, I feel it is one of my best.

What is your most random moment you've had in NYC ?

With respect to this conversation-the most random moments are when I run into a fellow artists outside the realm of what we do; at their day-job, especially when their day job is something totally unexpected, or in a neighborhood I wouldn’t expect to find them.

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Special shout out to Rachel Mary Cox and Ricardo Pantoja

Janna Pelle -FDOTR favorite new accessory

2015-05-18T09:19:00.001-07:00

Janna Pelle

New York is full of artists and dreamers; some are visionaries, some fade out, but ambition towards a goal and knowing what you want and what you are worth keep you moving on a fast-paced train to a dream.

Janna Pelle is a visionary and has crafted her dream so well that as a friend and fan you have to root for and be inspired by the art she has shared with you.

From Miami, Florida, Janna moved to New York just about 2 years ago in 2013. I met Janna at an open mic called The Inspired Word, for performers of various types: musicians, spoken word artist, comedians, etc. Listening to her song, "Machine" from her first album, “Shameless Self-Promotion” had me hooked - her stage presence like a magnet draws you in and each song demands your attention.

Years after her many solo performances at Inspired Word and other notable venues such as PIANOS and Bowery Electric with her full band, I've gone from fan to a friend – and still infected by the ear worm she instilled in me, I finally had the opportunity to ask her questions as from a fan perspective I always wanted to know.

When I asked her who her influences were, I was surprised to hear her range from Lady Gaga, Eminem, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and most heavily David Byrne (Talking heads) - but such as any artist they make a mold of their influences and evolve into a creation of their vision and expression. She explains that even though she doesn’t sound like them, she is inspired by their freedom and fearlessness on stage, in addition to the fact that they all create music that is entirely their own.

I also wanted to know about how she gets inspired for her live performances - a Janna Pelle show is an experience just for the fact you never know what to expect (but her energy is always present). You might be wowed by the enchantment of a ballerina (Nadine Azoulay) or handed some accessories so you feel special when she tells you that you are her favorite accessory, welcoming you in to her world and making you feel comfortable. She incorporates themes in many of her shows, and these different themes always carry a message – she tells me that she usually bases these themes on her “mood of the week.” Not only are you entertained for an hour but you walk out with a lesson and a glimpse into her philosophy on life.

A performer has to have presence; charisma besides a catchy melody or profound lyric. Janna has both. She throws in some theatrics depending on the song, such as the mechanical marching of "Machine" or the attention-getter "Crazy" where she smashes the keys, collapses on the piano for an uncomfortably long period of time, and then comes back to life with the final chorus at 200 bpm. (Sorry for giving away the surprise).

She recently released her video to her new single, "City Life" and had a release party at a venue in the LES called PIANOS. Not only did we get to witness how beautifully crafted the video was, which shows Janna being body painted to be part of a NY landscape by artist Trina Merry, we also were treated to hearing the song live with a segue into Alicia Keys’ and Jay-Z’s "Empire State of Mind" – it is such an open song about the love/hate relationship we all have with New York and can all relate to on a daily basis.

In every show there is also a little somber moment, where Janna sings a song about her father that passed away from a rare blood cancer (MDS aka pre-leukemia) called “One Day At A Time,” also on her upcoming album. Previously, Janna released an album called “The Show Must Go On,” about her dad’s diagnosis, and raised over $6,000 for The MDS Foundation from album sales. I recently lost my dad as well in October and Janna was there for me as a musician and as a friend. She made me a video covering a Tori Amos song (“Cornflake Girl,” focusing on the lyric “This is not really happening, you bet your life it is”) since she knows I won't shut up about my favorite singer being Tori Amos – I love the piano hence why I was attracted to Janna Pelle in the first place.

Janna is currently working on a new album called “Key Change,” her first-ever concept album on the evolution of the keyboard from harpsichord to synthesizer. Each song is performed using a different keyboard instrument, and by pre-ordering the album through PledgeMusic, you can get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates as the album is being created - 10% of album funds also go to the MDS Foundation towards finding a cure.

So, as usual, I don’t know what to expect – but if "City Life" is any indication of what is to come from "the band, the brand" that is Janna Pelle, this beautiful visionary from Miami, Florida now New York native will set a blaze in her career that she has been "working like a machine for you, baby" towards since the beginning.

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Links to get to know the Artist

Jannapelle.com /
facebook.com/jannapelle

@jannapelle on Twitter and Instagram

Makeshift Popstar YouTube

10% proceeds go to @MDSFoundation, RELEASE ON #THANKSGIVING2015

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AnnaKickarse interview

2012-12-24T14:36:00.000-08:00

FDOTR caught up with AnnaKickarse a day after playing the second installment of SFX at R bar (Wednesday, Dec 19) . Annakickarse has been the resident DJ for Vvynil and R Bar and to take the stage at the legendary Trash party this Friday, Dec 21, at Webster Hall is a big step into the right direction. Anna has also written for FDOTR in the past, she is always innovative and trying new things. We have seen her take her baby steps in the NYC nightlife and will continue to see her blossom, without further ado, this was our chat with a legend in the making.

FDOTR: Where did Annakickarse come from?
Anna: Well, back in the MySpace days when everyone would make nicknames as their display name such as “Misfit Mike” or “Nick Nitrogen” so I came up with Anna Kickarse.. it just stuck with me since I was in 7th or 8th grade.

FDOTR: How long have you been DJing?
Anna: Unofficially for a year. Officially for 3-4 months.

FDOTR:What got you to become a DJ?
Anna: When I would request a song, and it would never be played. I like hearing my favorite tunes as well as good songs no one knows about. I like playing rock n roll mashups with hard electro in the back, hence why I made the “Miss Spaceman Murder” mashup which is AFI vs. Hardwell. I also like playing new songs by people I actually know like Monikkr, Gosteffects, Kaster and Valerie Valentine. They deserve to be heard too!

FDOTR:You have a remix that you did of an AFI song, did you ever send it to them and if so, what was their reaction?
Anna: Yes! I have sent it! I have not received any reaction or response sadly...

FDOTR:You have been a go-go dancer, a DJ, and now promoter. Clear to see you interact with an audience, do you have groupies?
Anna: You can say I have people who are “obsessed” and “stalkers” but doesn’t everyone have someone like that?

FDOTR:How many venues have you performed at?
Anna: About 4 or 5.

FDOTR:Which is your favorite venue you have played at?
Anna: I gotta say it has to be The Woods or R-Bar so far.

FDOTR: How do you set yourself up mentally when you perform? Do you get nervous or are you alright when you go out there?
Anna: I just prepare my setlist of the definite songs I want to play. Mentally, I just get drunk while I’m DJing then I’m okay! I also tell myself I have no reason to be nervous. I’m only human.

FDOTR:Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Anna: Since I’m always changing what I do, I have no idea what I’ll even be doing next month!

http://www.annakickarse.com
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My Open love letter to Apathy Angel

2012-11-01T04:27:00.003-07:00

I fell in love with Apathy Angel 2 yrs ago at Webster hall's Trash, since then I have watched her perform in various lounges in the city and in Brooklyn, such as The Box, Floating Kabarette, The Slipper Room, & Le Scandal.

Apathy angel is a force to be reckon with not only from her act also her presence. I admit I did find her intimidating like the cool girl in school towards the freshman geek but the more you get to know her you find she is the nicest and also has a geeky heart as well, besides a burlesque performer she is a model and actress.

Apathy is a trained ballerina, has various acts and depending of the place and theme of the night. Apathy has also performed internationally, most recently at the International Stockholm Burlesque Festival in Stockholm, Sweden.

I have seen Apathy perform many times over these few months, she gives 100 percent to what she does, even when she does not feel it. Seeing her perform is seeing an acrobat inches away from you doing a deathdefying stunt. The flexibility she has would bring your "Oh" face when you see her twist her legs into a pretzel.. These pictures I taken are to show how awesome and inspiring this woman is. I wish I could say more but the minimal words and the images I have provided are testament on how this humble blogger is taken of how awesome and beautiful Apathy Angel is.

Also if you ever here Prince's "Pussy Control" or "Ava Adore" from the Smashing Pumpkins that is her calling card and when you hear that and you see Apathy on stage, you are always in for a surprise.

The Freshman geek and the high school princess.

http://www.apathyangelnyc.com/

and if the images weren't enough here are some videos to show you how awesome this girl is

FDOTR invited to Coco's "Licious" fashion line

2012-10-30T12:25:00.001-07:00

Sept 5th 2012, got invited to the XL lounge in NYC for Coco's "Licious" line. Handful of celebs were there to celebrate Coco's line launch like Erica Mena, Rocsi Diaz, Gloria Govan, Tamara Tunie,and others.

Licious is for women sizes XS (5/6) to XL (13/14) who want to show off their curves in body-hugging fabrics and bold colors.

106 and park's Rocsi Diaz

Ellane Couture

Ice T

Coco Austin

Signature hits magazine - Jefph Micahels

Diana Falzone, one of Coco's friends and also a reporter for Fox news. http://www.dianafalzone.com/

Erica Mena

We would like to thank Jepfh Michaels for inviting us to this awesome event. Signature with Coco on the cover is offiically out and catch the episode on E!

FDOTR gets invited to the red carpet @ the Columbus day parade

2012-10-10T02:30:00.000-07:00

FDOTR got invited to the Columbus day parade (Oct 8, 2012). We were close to the red carpet seeing the parade up close and personal. I would like to thank Jennifer Adriana, Colette Stango and Leanne Spitalieri for inviting us to this prestigious event.

Our day begin with seeing this amazing site of the Ferraris and Lamborghinis, then treated to breakfast inside the members only club. Once finished we headed to the stands where we were close to the red carpet and ABC had their tent next to the Columbus Citizen Foundation stage where there were some performances such as Elise Testone from America Idol as the parade passed by.

[picture of Commissioner kelly with actor Danny Aiello]

Andrew Coumo

Tony Lo Bianco

Chuck Schummer

Elise Testone from American Idol

Opera singer Chris Macchio

FDOTR gets invited to Gracie Mansion

2012-10-05T15:26:00.001-07:00

We had the pleasure of getting invite to the prestigious Gracie Mansion, this October 2, 2012. this would be the second time I meet Mayor Bloomberg for an art conference held at City hall few years back. This time it was to celebrate Italian heritage in NYC and the upcoming Columbus day parade.

absolutely one of my favorite pictures I taken, hopefully he likes it. he looks so relaxed

Bloomberg and Bobby Vento

The food was great, sausage and peppers, roasted veggies, bbq, it was great.

Like to thank David and Linda Mercaldo and Bobby Vento for giving the opportunity to attend this beautiful event.

Something bout Kraeyshawn

2012-09-19T17:28:00.001-07:00

01 Blasé Blasé
02 Ch00k Ch00k Tare (feat. Chippy Nonstop)
03 Gucci Gucci
04 Summertime (feat. V-Nasty)
05 Left Ey3
06 Like It or Love It (feat. Kid Cudi)
07 K234ys0nixz
08 Bff (Bestfriend)
09 Twerkin!!! (feat. Diplo & Sissy Nobby)
10 Breakfast (Syrup) [feat. 2 Chainz]
11 Go Hard (La.La.La)
12 The Ruler
13 Luv Haus

Kreayshawn's debut album "somethin bout Kreay" released yesterday. Kreayshawn hit it big with
""Gucci Gucci" making it a big hit on every social media site and getting major attention by regular media
such as MTv. Also starting a feud with Rick Ross got Kreayshawn publicity. 2Stacks a DJ out of
Staten Island, NY produced Kraey's big hit so to hear this album as a whole, waiting to see
if Kreay can deliver more than Gucci Gucci, I have to say yes because the album is not the best
thing since slice bread but it does make Kreayshawn stand out.

"Go Hard (la La La)" was the first single out and it is a catchy song that all radio stations
should be eating hard. It reminds me of a watered down version of when Eminem came out with
""Hi my name is (slim shady)" Kreay with this song hits the angsty teenage girl to swipe their
step dad's wallet and joyride to the mall. "Blase Blase" has got to be one of the few stand out
tracks in this album. Kraey goes hard and has a great wordplay in the same vein of "Gucci Gucci"
"Chook Chook Tare" the beat is so hypnotizing, "Summertime" is a very laid back track that I am surprised
to hear in this album. "she is a sweetie and she is looking great in her bikini" is catchy.
How did Kreayshawn outshined Kid Cudi? she ran circles on him on "Like it or Love it"
"K234ys0nixz" has a 90's feel, although it samples "supersonic" but Kraey brings it so well that she works the
track and makes it a great stand out in the album.
"L3ft 3y3" is her "you oughta know" and every other female rage song towards a cheating male. "I should car
but rather slap your mom cause only a bitch can give birth to a fucking dog" Kraeyshawn mentions
Left eye from TLC when she burned her boyfriend's house to the ground.

"BFF" is her down to earth, gentler kraeyshawn but then "Twerkin" comes on and takes the album to higher levels
another stand out track that could easily be heard at every strip club, club, car, etc. Kraey and Diplo are
amazing together.
When she disrepected Rick Ross few months ago, it was great cause no one should respect a talentless hack like Rick Ross
not saying that Kraeyshawn is talented but at least she knew how weak he is, and she should get respect for going
at that guy. With that said "The Ruler" is a great nod to Slick Rick and specially in a generation that don't
give respect or acknowledge hip hop's past, is great to hear Kraeyshawn acknowledging one of the best lyricist
in hip hop period.
Kreay hefner on "Breakfast (syrup)" I love the production on this song, 2 chainz goes in on this song. "Luv Haus"
is another detour that Kreayshawn goes in her debut album, is a good turn. The track sounds like an 80s track with
a modern twist.

"Something bout Kraey" is a good debut. reminiscent of Eminem when he started, now if Kreayshawn continues
to better her lyrics, keeps having a good ear on production and market herself as she has been doing. Kreayshawn can
be a good contender in the hip hop scene.

FDOTR's 10 sexiest songs we like to hear

2012-07-21T18:47:00.002-07:00

Garbage - Hammering in my head

Not only is Shirley Manson incredibly hot but the lyrics and her delivery in this song will get you so hot and bothered.

Melissa Ferrick - Drive

song is about lesbian sex and we love lesbian sex specially the lines

Your mouth waters
stretched out on my bed
your fingers are trembling
and your heart is heavy and red
and your head is bent back
and your back is arched
my hand is under there
holding you up

Sophie B Hawkins - Damn I wish I was your lover

you might be saying "Why" I say why the fuck not? this song still gets me til this day, is so damn good.

just cause I think not only is Lana del Rey sexy but so is her voice

Florance and the Machine has the ability to wow in every occasion and this song "Only if for the night" is a song that is for the grown and sexy.

Blues foundation - eyes on fire

30 minutes to mars - Hurricane. The video is hot as fuck and so is the song. Jared leto shows you how to hurt like satan. (30MTM fan joke, google it)

Divynils - I touch myself .. an oldie but a goodie that still satisfies all your she bopinisms

Samantha Fox - Naughty girls (need love to) another oldie but a goodie. Samantha fox has been in playboy, softcore porn and her whole singing career was stimulated songs that tickled her fans so she knows a few things on crafting sex tunes.

The Xx - Stars

Loli Lux rocks Webster Hall's studio

2012-07-20T01:22:00.002-07:00

Loli Lux is a Dj and a pop singer, she has traveled to different countries and rocked out arenas, performed with the likes of Benny Benassi, has had her problems with Lady Gaga. Loli is back in the trail to showcase her as a pop star and she did just that last Friday 7.13.12 at Webster Hall's Studio.

Loli brought a show that was big enough to bring to a small venue like Webster Hall's studio with a 3 song, produced by Rob Fusari, Loli was energetic and her delivery to each song was on point. Nurses, back up dancers, glitter, and some wardrobe malfunctions that Loli now is capitalizing on twitter with the name @loli_nipples, she is not your typical pop star, she is a package that is ready to explode at your doorstep.

Video of her mini performance at Webster Hall

video and pictures shot by christian neonchaos/ video shot by angelana jones (thanks angie)

top 10 FDOTR songs for your heartache

2012-07-19T13:22:00.000-07:00

The image of loneliness to me has always been sitting in a sofa sipping on Cognac and a Cigar, while it rains outside and you beat yourself up that you can't get the one you want, or you broke up with the person you love. I decided to compile some of those songs that has filled that void and makes me appreciate the power of music in any situation.

Jeff Buckley's "forget her" is such a powerful track that make you want to stop being so stupid and move on

Jeff Buckley "everybody here wants you" is the song John Cusak in Say anything would had played instead of Peter Gabriel's "In your eyes" this song is so perfect

Everybody here wants you
Everybody here thinks they need you

but I will be right here just to show you

that our love can blow them all away

Bright eyes - Haligh Haligh a lie Haligh

Fiona Apple "Valentine"

No Doubt - Sunday Morning

matchbox twenty - you wont be mine

Portishead - sour times

Nouvelle Vague - In a manner of speaking

His Name is alive - Someday my blues will cover this earth

Lightning Hopkins - Too many drivers

Being gay and having a good PR

2012-07-07T17:33:00.000-07:00

The surprise move of R&B's new rising star Frank Ocean's coming out with his bisexuality and having Hip Hop's biggest names support him, made me write this post, not only because of Frank Ocean but because it has been a thought process of mine for the longest time.

This has been a thought process of mine for so many years and this latest outing of Frank Ocean is the last drop of water to fill the glass. Think Freddy Mercury, Rob Halford, Neil Patrick Harris, Channing Tatum, etc.

Let's start out with how homophobic this country has been for decades and how hard has it been to be gay without being threaten, beaten, and excluded from society. The constant battle of being accepted due to your lifestyle, asking to have the same rights in equality as marriage, joining the military, etc.

My point in this post is on celebrity and how much of a cool factor you have. Freddy Mercury, the way he dressed, the way he was, even the Great pretender video was with transexuals. Did Queen hurt because of Freddy being gay? no cause Queen was and still is one of the best groups in rock music period.

Rob Halford from Judas Priest had the toughest hetero guy wearing leather pants and studded leather jackets and that became the staple of heavy metal music, but it came from the underground S&M gay scene, surprise!!! ... Did Judas Priest hurt because of this? no, Judas Priest still gets plays on the radio and "Breaking the law" still one of the best classic rock songs still.

Neil Patrick Harris came out and his career was more vibrant as ever, he killed in all the Harold and Kumar movies, How I met your mother. His career now is hotter than it was when he did Doogie Howser MD. Channing Tatum came out and his career is not hurting, he is currently in Magic Mike, did 21 Jump Street and has other projects lined up, but if you ask me, can he act? no he can't.

R Kelly is not gay but I use him as part of the example because he has a cool factor and when he was in problems due to an allege video of him peeing on an underage girl, R Kelly released albums that people still bought and he never lost his relevancy, why because R Kelly knows how to make good albums. Just like Michael Jackson aside his alleged cases of child molestation, MJ was and still is a legend that made great music.

Frank Ocean, whether he has longevity is something that time will decide but for now his coming out is something that should be applauded and to do it in a culture that hasn't taken kind of homosexuality, he had courage to do it. Surprising turn of events is that the hip hop community is supporting him, specially his best friend Taylor that is known for homophobic slurs in his songs.

Now whether the PR for these entertainer are really good at what they do, or their work is so good that can stand the test of time, or maybe they didn't let their lifestyle dictate who they are and what they do.

FDOTR attends the Harlem school of arts

2012-06-27T20:49:00.001-07:00

FDOTR was invited by Jade Foxx Entertainment to cover ExtremeDreamers.com celebration of the one year anniversary of by honoring its Class of 2012 at the Harlem school of arts : Rae Holliday and Gabriel Williams - StuffFlyPeopleLike.com,National AIDS activist, Maria Davis; K. Foxx of the Hot97 Morning Show; Radio Personality and Comedian, Ed Lover; Osei Owusu-Afriyie, Principal of Frederick Douglass Academy 2, Congressman Charles Rangel,(which Mr Rangel couldn't attend so Tina Mcgray accepted for him) and Doug Ingber, Founder of Video City. Comedian Mike Brown hosted the event. Jonnel Green, founder of ExtremeDreamers.com is a digital magazine that is a platform for people with diverse talent of fashion, music, literature and film. Inspiring others to follow their dreams, Jonnel Green and editor Dwayne Graham handed awards to 7 honorees. Got to meet some of Jonnel's that contribute as well have been inspired is a digital magazine that allows you to follow the steps of people from diverse walks of life, faith and ages, who have sought to follow their dreams while inspiring others.

We would like to thank everyone we met and specially to Jade Foxx for inviting us.

Harlem school of arts , a set on Flickr.

what FDOTR is listening to

2012-06-18T12:39:00.002-07:00

I been always a die hard fan of Garbage but started losing hope with their last 2 albums. Garbage just released "Not your kind of people" and had a recent show at Webster Hall. Bringing back the 90's nostalgia of when bands were good, Garbage delivered a stellar comeback record.

Emily Haines and company returned with "Synthetica" after many years waiting for a new Metric album, they delivered a strong effort that solidifies Emily as a great lyricist and Metric as a great band.

The legend of Fiona Apple is still guarded with her fourth album. There is a reason why she takes forever to record an album and the results are on the songs, the lyrics. "Left alone" is far better than any Adele track put together. "Hot Knife" is probably the first time I see a playful Fiona Apple since "Fast as you can" There are plenty of great tracks that automatically makes this album with the 23 words be an instant classic.

Jack White returned with Blunderbuss, his solo effort. Away from White stripes and his previous bands. Jack delivered a great album. "Love interrupted" "Sixteen saltines" are amazing songs,

I don't get with new rappers just cause I like to stay with the familiar but FDOTR was invited to Big K.R.I.T's listening party here at Fight Klub in New York and liked what I heard.

Not in a million years would I think I be listening to an Usher album but "Looking 4 myself" might probably be Usher's best. "climax" "scream" are good stand out tracks. There is a reason why James Brown and Michael Jackson passed him the torch. Usher is the real deal.

FDOTR gets invited to the Wounded Warriors fundraiser

2012-06-14T18:10:00.001-07:00

FDOTR attended a Fundraising event for the Wounded Warrior project at Goodfellas Restaurant in Staten Island on Tuesday 6.12.12, NY. Frank Rizzuto donated to the fundraiser. FDOTR's Christian Neonchaos was invited by Renee Wood that put the fundraiser together and took the picture that was published in the Staten Island Advance, which is the biggest newspaper in Staten Island.

The people in the picture from left to right are. Carl Pustizzi (commandmant of the S.I. Marine Corp League). Frank Rizzuto (Owner of Goodfellas restaurants in the S.I) Nick Curran (District Director for Congressman Michael Grimm) Daniel Leeflang (Sergeant/Recruiter) Renee Wood (Renee Wood and Associates, LLC specializes in fund raising development, public relations, event planning and marketing) and Volker Heyde (Coordinator for the S.I Marine)

Thanks to Renee Wood for inviting me and giving the opportunity to be part of this wonderful occasion

http://www.reneewoodandassociates.com/

picture on the staten island advance :)

Twelv magazine release party

2012-06-04T11:02:00.001-07:00

Twelv Magazine is a new exciting magazine to hit newstands and on 6.3.12 they had their official release party at Hotel Chantelle. Mischa Barton that is on the cover was at attendance as well as other celebs.

FDOTR was there and took pictures at the beautiful guests holding the magazine. We would also like to thank Jessica Rachel Applestein for giving us an invitation.

http://www.twelvmag.com/

Twelv magazine release party , FDOTR pics

Gorejess NY debut show @ Ace Hotel

2012-05-22T13:53:00.002-07:00

My Friend and my muse Gorejess did her first show Monday, May 21 at Ace Hotel in W29th street. FDOTR was at attendance for this special occasion and took pictures of a triumphant show.

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the beautiful Gorejess and Mafia Minx

Victoria Wells Champagne and Fashion Rooftop Gala 05/17/12

2012-05-20T08:54:00.001-07:00

Victoria Wells is a well known promoter here in NYC. I was invited to her event for The Launch of Cuvee Billionaires Row Brut Rose Grand Cru Champagne which also featured a fashion show and a burlesque performance by the wonderful Aurora Black.

Victoria Wells Fashion rooftop , a set on Flickr.

Big K.R.I.T album listening party

2012-05-20T07:28:00.001-07:00

FDOTR got invited to Fight Klub for Big K.R.I.T album listening party. Lot of bloggers, execs and up and coming rappers were there to hear Big K.R.I.T upcoming album "Live from the underground"

I have seen Big K.R.I.T get a buzz in blogs and message boards. He has had a song with 2 chainz and is heading to Texas August 6th and CMSC's Swiffa might be opening up for him.

If you know me, you know I am honest and tell the things how I feel so I told Big K.R.I.T that I seen his name all over the web but never heard his music but hearing the songs I spazzed out and definitely going to be supporting him.

Live from the underground is the album for me right now.

big k.r.i.t , FDOTR PICS.

Sons of Bill burns Webster Hall's The Studio with kerosene May 11, 2012

2012-05-20T06:12:00.001-07:00

Since the last time I posted something about Sons of Bill, they have released their new record "Sirens", have reached the billboard 200 beating Bon Iver and have gone on a massive tour to support their new album.

They performed at Webster Hall's The Studio recently. A tired band that has gone cross country to rock out venues showed that they have amazing energy to give it their all and they killed with every single song on their set list.

sons of bill , a set on Flickr.

Sons of bill performing Santa Anna Winds