Sunday, July 1, 2012
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
'Il Teknologie' EP shall drop in early 2010!
Finally a new year, new inspiration, new blessings and of course, a brand spankin new EP project called 'Il Teknologie'. The project will release this April 2010 and edifies the original album concept with many familiar vibes yet, contains and promotes another dynamic of music. 'Il Teknologie' pays tribute to 80's pop sound within the context of a very modern 2010.
Titles included:
'Top Of My Brain RMX (GramaChildmix)' inspired by THEprinceOFbeatz (Amsterdam, NL)/ Remixed by Gramaphone Children (BKK, Thailand),
'Funktional Love Ft. Ruchama' produced by Funktional J (Eindhoven, NL)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jyemn2ow3tw
'NuSkool Fox' produced by THEprinceOFbeatz (Amsterdam, NL)/ Also appearing on 'Music Visionary' project.
'Magic Touch RMX' produced & remixed by Funktional J (Eindhoven, NL)
'The World Is My Playground (Epilogue)' produced by Funktional J (Eindhoven, NL)
...and two more new, unnamed songs!!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
"Confection Affection" Music Video: JahOfYork/StephOne
Enjoy the "Confection Affection" video directed by Leyla T. Rosario (NYC, USA)
Music by StephOne (Paris, FR)
Lyric and vocal vitalization by JahOfYork (NYC, USA)
"Confection Affection"
Narrative Music Video (short version)
Singer/Songwriter: JahOfYork
Director/Editor: Leyla T. Rosario
Music Producer: StephOne
DP: Chris Dadap
Additional Camera: Leyla T. Rosario
Producers: Leyla T. Rosario, Lea DeGuzman Baez, Ivan Baez
Casting: Greg Payton, Natasha M. Hall, Brooke McGowan
Special thanks to: Gemma Jacob, Thomas Bayani
Talent:
Carlos Gonzalez
Alissa Razzano
Adriana Spencer
Jordan Hall
Deidre Da Silva
Brandon Gleason
Ivan Baez (guest appearance)
Music by StephOne (Paris, FR)
Lyric and vocal vitalization by JahOfYork (NYC, USA)
Confection Affection from Leyla Rosario on Vimeo.
"Confection Affection"
Narrative Music Video (short version)
Singer/Songwriter: JahOfYork
Director/Editor: Leyla T. Rosario
Music Producer: StephOne
DP: Chris Dadap
Additional Camera: Leyla T. Rosario
Producers: Leyla T. Rosario, Lea DeGuzman Baez, Ivan Baez
Casting: Greg Payton, Natasha M. Hall, Brooke McGowan
Special thanks to: Gemma Jacob, Thomas Bayani
Talent:
Carlos Gonzalez
Alissa Razzano
Adriana Spencer
Jordan Hall
Deidre Da Silva
Brandon Gleason
Ivan Baez (guest appearance)
Friday, August 7, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
“Change my city overnight, If the ambiance ain’t right...”
JahOfYork is off to Bangkok, Thailand!! Why?
I have decided that I need a change of environment, focus and meaning this summer 2009. Yes, Europe can be nice and scenic in the summer months and there IS always a work to be done. Especially if you’re an artist! However, I am in a period between my art, regular life and heaven in that I feel the universe has summoned me to give back….to pay tidings to those in need and to show my level of gratitude for the blessing I have received (no matter how big or small).
I have been assisting, brainstorming and acting as moral and administrative support to a (yet another) friend of mine here in Amsterdam - a Thai woman named, Wanna living in the Netherlands for 25 years. I made friends with her through another contact two years ago in Rotterdam city. Originally, she arrived to Holland under the conditions of human trafficking to survive. Being that she couldn't speak, read or write fluent Dutch or English upon coming here, it seemed hopeless! However, today she is strong enough to share her story with open heart after keeping her life-long illiteracy in the closet until recently.
She was fortunate to have had gradually worked her way out of that difficult lifestyle. She now has a family of three girls and new life. She was laid off in Dec 2008 due to the crisis and is not confident that she will NOT be able to find work here because of her age and her confirmed dyslexia. So she has decided to leave her family behind later this year, move back to Bangkok and build her organization called Wanna-B (as in Be what you want to be, instead of what you will have to be!).
Wanna-B will allow youths ages 6 until 18 years of age the opportunity to learn English, Western Sports, Music, Dance and various other skills that are essential so that they are not dependent on menial jobs and tasks. Ultimately, so that they do not become victims of human trafficking or are at the mercy of wealthier Thai people in Thailand. I, myself, will be amongst the first of her instructors to head out to Bangkok in a few weeks as the formalities are just about done. I will teach English and Music to kids in areas of Bangkok where larger exchange programs and companies refuse to go (mainly due to social politics)! In the evenings and weekend, I will be performing installments of my ‘Soul X-ported’ Tour in various venues around the city. One week in Seoul, Korea will also be included in the tour. A percentage of profits will be re-entered into the organizations development fund.
Wanna is doing this with what little savings she has left, yet wants to service youths as soon as possible while she solidifies infrastructures of the project; and simply needs to build a larger network to get the word out. I believe this is far larger than ME, and any American crisis and I can't wait to help!! THIS is our FUTURE!!! Coming from a less privileged upbringing in the Bronx hence seeing what challenges exist in Thailand (as per my previous trip there in 2000 via a YMCA program), I KNOW the need is great.
Asia, here I come....NOT as a savior, NOT as a tourist and NOT as a Rowdy American looking for a shopping spree but, as a supporter of humanity and ethical ideals.
In the meantime, Wanna’s family and I have started a group for her project on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=78644248745&ref=ts
Website: www.wannab.org
Add us!!
Bless,
JahOfYork
I have decided that I need a change of environment, focus and meaning this summer 2009. Yes, Europe can be nice and scenic in the summer months and there IS always a work to be done. Especially if you’re an artist! However, I am in a period between my art, regular life and heaven in that I feel the universe has summoned me to give back….to pay tidings to those in need and to show my level of gratitude for the blessing I have received (no matter how big or small).
I have been assisting, brainstorming and acting as moral and administrative support to a (yet another) friend of mine here in Amsterdam - a Thai woman named, Wanna living in the Netherlands for 25 years. I made friends with her through another contact two years ago in Rotterdam city. Originally, she arrived to Holland under the conditions of human trafficking to survive. Being that she couldn't speak, read or write fluent Dutch or English upon coming here, it seemed hopeless! However, today she is strong enough to share her story with open heart after keeping her life-long illiteracy in the closet until recently.
She was fortunate to have had gradually worked her way out of that difficult lifestyle. She now has a family of three girls and new life. She was laid off in Dec 2008 due to the crisis and is not confident that she will NOT be able to find work here because of her age and her confirmed dyslexia. So she has decided to leave her family behind later this year, move back to Bangkok and build her organization called Wanna-B (as in Be what you want to be, instead of what you will have to be!).
Wanna-B will allow youths ages 6 until 18 years of age the opportunity to learn English, Western Sports, Music, Dance and various other skills that are essential so that they are not dependent on menial jobs and tasks. Ultimately, so that they do not become victims of human trafficking or are at the mercy of wealthier Thai people in Thailand. I, myself, will be amongst the first of her instructors to head out to Bangkok in a few weeks as the formalities are just about done. I will teach English and Music to kids in areas of Bangkok where larger exchange programs and companies refuse to go (mainly due to social politics)! In the evenings and weekend, I will be performing installments of my ‘Soul X-ported’ Tour in various venues around the city. One week in Seoul, Korea will also be included in the tour. A percentage of profits will be re-entered into the organizations development fund.
Wanna is doing this with what little savings she has left, yet wants to service youths as soon as possible while she solidifies infrastructures of the project; and simply needs to build a larger network to get the word out. I believe this is far larger than ME, and any American crisis and I can't wait to help!! THIS is our FUTURE!!! Coming from a less privileged upbringing in the Bronx hence seeing what challenges exist in Thailand (as per my previous trip there in 2000 via a YMCA program), I KNOW the need is great.
Asia, here I come....NOT as a savior, NOT as a tourist and NOT as a Rowdy American looking for a shopping spree but, as a supporter of humanity and ethical ideals.
In the meantime, Wanna’s family and I have started a group for her project on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=78644248745&ref=ts
Website: www.wannab.org
Add us!!
Bless,
JahOfYork
My 'Dispose Of Me' song in FS Green 'N' FullCrate's 22Tracks (SOUL section)
Check me in the SOUL section of FS Green 'N' FullCrate's www.22tracks.com this Summer 2009.
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