tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:05:07 +00002009She Careslovedhip-hopMonster CablesongSean Taylorvideo gameRap BanBlak AxxAmericaSave 1520PIMP CCSUDHKanye Westmoniquetact boogieDemocratic truthaxxAlcia KeysTop SecretsoulBuffalo SoldiersSedgwick and CedarRnBTorrey AdamsLes CamachoAFIdance2008gopets.netKool HercrockkevynCESlematiqDJ Billymusicwest coasthearthappy new yearUKstyleLifeDretactCoda VestachoreographyNate DoggPeacecharacterJuneteenthkhykelPresidential Debatejingle<img src="http://www.khykelmusic.com/images/micbtm.PNG" width="600"> <br>BY Torrey Adams - KhyKel Music Bloghttp://khykel.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)Blogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-1905679312194380126Sat, 02 May 2009 03:36:00 +00002009-05-01T21:59:39.573-07:00west coastTorrey Adamsheart2009She CaressoulstyleFrom the desktop of Torrey Adams:Quest and Beat Freaks with Yolonda Anderson of She Cares This was the 1st of many events and service to come from a great organization. The She Cares Foundation focuses on providing resources for independent mothers. Thank you Yolanda, Corey, Ricky and Sheila and the rest of the crew. Check out more photos on my Facebook page.http://khykel.blogspot.com/2009/05/she-cares-foundation-celeb-basketball.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-1834885452146139879Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:00:00 +00002009-02-22T11:35:59.335-08:00hip-hopwest coastkhykel2009lematiqLifechoreographyPeacemusicsoulsongstyleFrom the desktop of Torrey Adams:I have been mentoring and helping develop Lamont "Lematiq" Easter,Jr. for 4 years. Here is his first video. Directed and produced by LeMatiq and also written, produced and performed by LeMatiq. I am very proud to work with LeMatiq and he continues to be welcome at KhyKel Music Enterprises. Helluva job man!!!Peacehttp://khykel.blogspot.com/2009/02/lematiq-fight-for-vision.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-770118025162727224Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:46:00 +00002009-02-15T08:55:00.386-08:00Torrey Adamskhykel2009Top SecretmusicsongstyleFrom the desktop of Torrey Adams:WE GOT A SECRET!!!!The good news is, we will reveal that secret very soon. The bad news....well there is none. KhyKel just received a proposal to merge with a new company. That's all I can say at this point. Negotiations have begun and we look forward to discussing this merge and its benefits for us.STAY TUNED!!!Peacevisit khykelmusic.com for your project's music http://khykel.blogspot.com/2009/02/we-got-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-6245302827298299520Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:52:00 +00002009-01-28T09:54:49.465-08:00Torrey AdamsLifelovedsoulAmericaYet another great post from DAILYOM.COMThe idea of trusting the universe is a popular one these days, but many of us don’t know what this really means and we often have a hard time doing it. This is partly because the story of humankind is most often presented as a story about struggle, control, and survival, instead of one of trust and collaboration with the universe. Yet, in truth, we need to http://khykel.blogspot.com/2009/01/things-we-cant-control.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-7719037948066829801Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:05:00 +00002009-01-28T09:57:21.478-08:00Torrey Adams2009tactPeacestylehappy new yearhip-hopwest coastkhykelLifemusicMonster Cablesoultact boogieAmericaCESFrom the desktop of Torrey Adams: My annual CES trip. Start the year off with a tech rush!! Still going....cause it dont stop!!! I'M SOLAR baby!!!www.khykelmusic.comhttp://khykel.blogspot.com/2009/01/once-again-its-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-108376507058076972Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:53:00 +00002008-08-29T21:55:04.314-07:00FROM DAILYOM.COMWhen we feel stuck in our lives it’s important to take stock of what is going on and find out if there is something we are doing or not doing that is keeping us stuck. Sometimes the situation is out of our control, and we need to look within to find the patience required to wait with equanimity until things move forward again. Many times, though, we can find the source of our http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/08/process.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-40025014141288650Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:20:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:02.033-08:00Buffalo SoldiersTorrey AdamscharacterJuneteenthBlak Axxstylehip-hopwest coastkhykellematiqsoultact boogieAmerica2008From the desktop of Torrey Adams:The Original Buffalo Soldiers and I having a chat about life after the show. Blak AXX and Lematiq performed at the 16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Santa Monica. The show was a great experience and we look to continue performing every year. KhyKel Music Peacehttp://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/07/now-thats-gangster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-1135225545546811800Tue, 27 May 2008 14:39:00 +00002008-05-27T07:48:45.634-07:00From the desktop of Torrey Adams:My man Quik sums it up perfectly. Coming from the same era in music, those who know me, knew me and will know me, will know thats me. I love music that much! To stop all else to create what I enjoy the most although my family always comes first, its not much time when you go with the flow and let the Universe plug it in!This is for those who just can't understand http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/05/recording-processjust-listen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-5322593655419913427Tue, 27 May 2008 14:28:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:02.321-08:00From the desktop of Torrey Adams:Congrats to Danelle and Tiffany for graduating and receiving a BA degree in Communications. The 2 ladies are working directly with KhyKel to hone their skills and expand our brand, product and services. They graced the stage with honors and will have our full support in any endeavor they wish to take on. Peace to my ladies!KhyKel MusicPeace to Xzibit and family. http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/05/khykel-ladies-graduate-with-honors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-5389089981758640276Mon, 05 May 2008 14:19:00 +00002009-01-28T10:07:44.433-08:00CSUDHKeryssa, Myself, Erin and AlexisFrom the desktop of Torrey Adams:Had a great weekend. Things are slowly but surely coming together for us. We sponsored and attended the 2008 California State University Dominguez Hills Communications Banquet. Other sponsors included KJLH Radio 102.3, Chivas Soccer Organization, The Laker Girls, P.F Changs to name a few. The keynote was given by Karen E. Slade, GM http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/05/khykel-communicates-at-cal-state.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-7944486940863801553Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:21:00 +00002009-05-01T22:18:27.437-07:00khykelcharacterPeaceBlak AxxAFI2008From the desktop of Torrey Adams:Hey everybody. I know its been awhile, but the post-production of Blak AXX debut EP is nearing an end and ready for manufacturing. We have also been in our film music production division making moves. I told you a month or so ago that we are in negotiations with a film production house to use a song for its title feature. Just to give you guys some insight, the http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/04/from-la-to-la-khykel-closes-another.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-4255343600204939446Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:56:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:03.045-08:00Torrey AdamscharacterPeaceBlak Axxsongstylehip-hopwest coastheartkhykellematiqLifechoreographydancemusicaxxlovedsoultact boogie2008From the desktop of Torrey Adams:What up peeps!One of KhyKel's talented graced the stage of the West Angeles Theatre in Los Angeles this past Sat. He did an original dance routine for an audience of about 150 people.The show was the Komedy Slam, a Gospel comedy tour hosted by Monty B. Sharpton(TBN) and LeMatiq killed it. The photo shows how happy he was after "signing autographs". You have come ahttp://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/04/lematiqs-performance-debut-star-is-born.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-7857737757680022587Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:03:00 +00002008-03-25T07:05:30.317-07:00Yet another great post by the Daily OM:A Dynamic Choice-MakerThere is no such thing as a good person or a bad person. There are choices and actions that lead us in different directions, and it is through those choices and actions that we create our realities. Sometimes we choose or do something that takes us in the opposite direction of the reality we want to create for ourselves. When we do thishttp://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/03/accepting-yourself.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-6170408226654128025Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:41:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:03.199-08:00Torrey AdamstactcharacterBlak Axxsongstylehip-hopmoniquewest coastheartkhykellematiqLifemusicaxxsoultact boogie2008Save 1520...AXX AROUND!!From the desktop of Torrey Adams:What up peeps!UPDATE!!!Blak AXX's debut EP is being mixed and will be sent for replication within the next few weeks. His debut promises to deliver some of the newest sounds, concepts and content. The project is executive produced by KhyKel Music Enterprises, produced by Tact Boogie Productions (Tact Boogie and LeMatiq), mixed by Tact Boogie, http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/03/blak-axx-if-you-aint-knowin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-8819206328527718567Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:39:00 +00002008-03-12T12:52:11.443-07:00From the desktop of Torrey Adams - KhyKel MusicPeace to Jamiel Shaw Jr. and family.LAPD have now apprehended a suspect and is still looking for the other one, who shot and killed a high school football star who did not "bang". I am really lost with words. My heart and soul goes out to the family and friends. Together we stand, united we soar!!!Here is a press release of the latest along with a http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/03/jamiel-shaw-jr-peace-my-young-brotha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-4127445066515572148Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:55:00 +00002008-03-09T15:09:18.056-07:00From the desktop of Torrey Adams - KhyKel Music PresidentCame across this article from a site in New Zealand. Hip Hop influenced musicians and stars are coming together to try and stop this nonsense. Here in the US, Los Angeles where I am, this problem is escalating and more and more innocent people are being taken away from their entire families, only to create a cycle of hate for another and http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/03/gang-violence-not-only-in-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-1931308048046681811Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:34:00 +00002008-03-08T13:19:41.251-08:00From the desktop of Torrey Adams - KhyKel Music PresidentJust submitted new custom music for a major film title song. Brought in AXX and LeMatiq to assist and we came up with one of our best collabs to date. I feel real good about this one. The film is in early development stages. Will of course keep you posted on the developments.Peacehttp://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/03/torrey-adams-im-at-it-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-4981590340790776315Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:56:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:03.409-08:00Philanthropic efforts to save 1520 Sedgwick Ave., the historic birthplace of the Hip Hop culture, have resulted in the New York HPD denying the owners the sale and preserving the buildings.Pioneer DJ Kool Herc was enlisted to lead the fight.(pound) Also, 1520 Sedgwick Avenuve is now eligible to be listed on national registers of historic sites. Thats huge. Hats of to the people who contributed. http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/03/hip-hop-birthplace-saved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-2377253559991346108Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:58:00 +00002008-02-25T08:00:21.301-08:00Another great post from the Daily OM:The Kaleidoscope Of LifeLiving Together DifferentlyWe tend to gravitate toward people who are most like us, at least in the ways that make us feel comfortable. But life has its way of bringing us into contact with people who challenge us with their differences. It may be an obvious difference reflected in their outward appearance or an invisible but powerful http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/02/feb-25-daily-om.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-6274068922093060404Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:31:00 +00002008-02-19T09:35:24.621-08:00From the great souls at Daily OM: Outside The Comfort ZoneThings We Don’t Want To DoMost of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/02/feb-19-daily-om.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-6914350881837971568Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:03:00 +00002008-02-18T09:05:30.396-08:00 http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/02/footage-from-vh1-save-music-foundation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-5345485235679192989Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:38:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:03.569-08:00AND IT DONT STOP!!!http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/02/it-was-all-for-charity-torrey-lawrence_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-7107019864648583803Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:57:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:03.694-08:00Torrey AdamskhykelheartcharacterLifelovedsoulstyle2008KhyKel Music co-sponsored this event and it was ALL for CHARITY. The turn out was amazing and we were honored to donate our time and money to a wonderful cause. How can an organization turn down an event that was ALL for CHARITY? This company was built on the foundation of truly educating and preparing kids for their future endeavors and responsibilities, whether entertainment related or not. We http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/02/it-was-all-for-charity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-2442410932662531133Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:51:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:03.859-08:00Democratic truthTorrey AdamskhykelheartPeacePresidential DebateAmerica2008Ok, so after watching and listening to the Democratic debate, I noticed both candidates spoke of the truth about America and its inconsistent policies. We are all human with one kind of blood. But the truth lies in the heart. He who has not a heart has no truth. If you bash another human being no matter what they do to you, you will eventually bash another. Traditional prejudices keep this http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/02/truth-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-truth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4635887333357676519.post-6231119535400167124Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:27:00 +00002008-12-09T10:20:04.712-08:00Sedgwick and Cedarhip-hopcharacterLifePeacemusiclovedsoulKool HercstyleSave 15202008On Aug. 11, 1973, Hip Hop was born. The original documented birthplace is 1520 Sedgwick Ave. and Cedar Ave. in the Bronx. As we are preparing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the multi-billion dollar way of life, issues concerning the birthplace have kick started another well needed movement. Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc and his clothing company Sedgwick & Cedar Corp. have started "Save 1520"http://khykel.blogspot.com/2008/01/dj-kool-herc-launches-save-1520.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Torrey "Tact Boogie" Adams)0