HumanMusique Productions:And Here We Go

We are on the cusp of releasing another CD of what I refer to as “World Hybrid Music.” I know there are many genres and sub-genres out there. So, why not add my own personal touch to the list?

There is no escaping the Reggae influence in this next release. It’s all of that and then some. Accompanying the release will be a marketing campaign. I guess you could say the it’s way it should be done; conventionally speaking.

Listening with objective ears until consistency is found is the goal. Then, in congress with fine tuning, I gather my workinto a tool box of ideas I can deploy at will. Continuous learning through the process develops more tools for my future use. Not only has this method worked for me, but the results have appealed to others outside my little bubble, as well. As a result, I have never felt the need to legitimize my work. It is always approachable.

By recognizing both strengths and weaknesses, I harness them for my benefit. Having had a keen ear for original works issomething that has been with me for quite some time. Many years ago, I was told by a musician I greatly admired, “You’ve got big ears, kid.” This was a compliment to my ability to listen and understand. As a result, I consider this upcoming CD as both marketable and unique.

I consider myself as an artist that stands just off to the side of the main lines. Sly Stone has a line in one of his songs that influenced me a long time ago when he said, “My only weapon is my pen and the frame of mind I’m in-I’m a songwriter, a poet.” Once I decided to focus on writing songs certain realizations stood directly in front of me. I felt the need to connect with them and settle issues right away. I don’t have all the answers to every situation, topic or sense of reasoning. However, I do have an opinion and feel it has a place in the conversation.

From the beginning, fame and fortune have never played any part with me or my involvement with music. Quite the contrary. My desire is to attain and maintain a position, a level of success that allows me to continue doing. This is my greatest passion, though, I’ve had the need to pay my way through other occupations. However, I’m better at doing music than anything else. Music to me is definitely a vocation. I must always have it in my life. Otherwise, something is definitely missing in my life.

My decision to devote my time to music and call myself a song writer meant coming to grips with the fact what I have to offer is not for everyone…and I’m just fine with that. The way I see it, the exposure is akin to standing nude in the middle of the town square. Some writers seem to be impervious to the exposure and others run the gamut of emotions as a result of their reviews. Me? Nothing special about my opinion on that. Let’s just say it is personal. Everyone will have thoughts concerning what I’m doing and some more vocal than others. I’m prepared for whatever comes my way, because some of those voices will stem from sources other than simple critique. Something I’ve learned through experience.

Now that I’ve cleared the air, it is time I address the particulars of this next project, it’s influences and some of the partners. This will be my first project that comes with a review. I am co-producing with another longtime friend of mine from Haiti, *Arnoux Desir. Still another dear friend and mentor from Louisiana, now residing in Los Angeles, *Odis Johnson. He is an African percussion maker, African rhythm aficionado, clinician, performer, and currently along with his partner *Elora Young, perform in and around L.A.. They will be blessing all things percussion and if there’s a way, recording all the percussion parts. The collaboration is pretty thick and delicious.

I’m most definitely swinging for the fence on this one. One thing I know deep down within my core is there is a place for this music once it’s complete. The possibilities it will get a healthy degree of attention will be undeniable. A good portion of this attention will definitely be due to all the players involved. This is a rich collection of talent and experience speaking distinctly and boldly. The Reggae community I worked with for quite some time over the years will take notice in this endeavor. The CD will be “Papa T/Say what you have to say.” It will be released in early 2021. One of the songs, WAR, has been entered in the 2020 American Songwriter’s competition.

My goal in representing HumanMusique Productions/HMP as a song writer and producer is to release a final product that is crucial, relevant and having the soul of each individual song completely intact. I’ve coined and own the label, “World Hybrid Music.” I’m doing my best to represent it with quality, dignity and honesty. Oh yeah, and you can dance to it, too! There have been two prior releases from HMP living in the cyber world for your downloading or streaming pleasure. They are: “Likuid Eklektik/ NEVER2LATE and “Papa T/a little dub’ll do ya.”Currently, we are finishing up our third release by FOREYES/No Lanes featuring Erak Nin Ja on vocals on “Humans of the Planet Earth (H.O.P.E)”. We are looking at a mid to late fall release 2020.

So, that’s a little bit of our story here at HMP. We look forward to making tons of new friends and partners along the way. Our genuine thanks for your support and take good care all.

Our music is on nearly every streaming/download music platform…Tidal, Deezer, Amazon, etc. Here’s a few links below.

Spotify:

Ikuid Eklektik- NEVER2LATE

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SVq01Z3LngEA3YHf0cxZl?

si=xJtSJJ4UQ5GlTE75D1YqSQ

Papa T- a little dub’ll do ya

https://open.spotify.com/album/5Ae26bb41h9iLHP6olQgdV?si=Cg_O_nqqT7qnAx44Bv2Dug

Play List:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dJYTLo5nV67RnkXoZ7TJT?si=MxMIm_ZEQeSeIngj9EIRlA

iheart:

Ikuid Eklektik- NEVER2LATE

https://www.iheart.com/artist/likuid-eklektik-32191647/albums/never2late-59278725/