Jermaine and Saint O

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Today we’re talking with Jermaine St. Omer who is the bandleader for “Jermaine and Saint O”. The Band plays a special brand of Jazz known as “Afro Caribbean Jazz”, where they include a steel pan to give the music a very distinct island sound.

Tony Coke: Where are you from and how long have you been making music?

Jermaine: I am originally from the Caribbean island of St.Lucia,but have made Canada my home for a number of years.I have been exposed to music since the age of 17 ,playing with the renowned Tru-Tones on the island of St.Lucia.

Tony Coke: What are you currently promoting?

Jermaine: We are currently promoting our participation in a band competition hosted by Landmark Events, in hopes of scoring a recording contract with a major label. We have just been confirmed to move on to the finals on January 16/2016.

Tony Coke: Awesome! Congratulations! That’s very interesting, how does that work?

Jermaine: Whats interesting is that we get to showcase our talent to a host of industry professionals including record company executives, publicists, managers, producers etc., who wouldn’t have had the opportunity to see us on the festival circuit.

Tony Coke: Very cool, so is your goal just to get a record deal?

Jermaine: Our current musical goals are to take our show to the international market, where we can share our love for our musical genre, “Afro Caribbean Jazz”. The sky is the limit in our pursuit of the musical dream, to be recognized and respected as music professionals.

Tony Coke: I love it, what’s are you guys working on next?

Jermaine: We are currently working with our marketing team, web designer, videographer and media consultant to launch our band Jermaine and SAINT “O” for the 2016 jazz season both locally and internationally.

Tony Coke: Great, great. That sounds like a really cool genre and circuit to be on with opportunities around the world. Best of luck to you guys!

Stay up to date with Jermaine and Saint O on their website or Facebook page.

Website: http://saintocaribbeanjazz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saintomusic/

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Saint Nick

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Saint Nick is a Hip Hop artist coming at us from the windy city of Chicago.
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Tony Coke: Saint Nick! Where are you from and how long have you been making music?

Saint Nick: Born in Hammond Indiana, living in Chicago now. Been making music for years.

Tony Coke: Great, what do you having on right now, what are you currently promoting?


Saint Nick: My latest mixtape “Holy Saint” out now on Livemixtapes

Tony Coke: What’s interesting about this project?


Saint Nick: Its on alot of popular outlets and it has its own sound, very original.

Tony Coke: Cool, what are your current musical career goals?


Saint Nick: To be a major Indie artist, headlining my own tours.

Tony Coke: Nice, nice: What’s coming up next for you?


Saint Nick: Working on a new solo project & a collab project with my music partner Picaso Swag.

Tony Coke: Allright! Best of luck, let us know when your new project comes out!

Connect with Saint Nick on all of the normal social media outlets – @NickASaint

YDN Prof!t

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Thanks again to Michelle from RAW for bringing us another artist who’s making things happen.
This time it’s YDN Prof!t with 416 TeamNoSleep.

Tony Coke: Where are you from and how long have you been making music?

YDN Prof!t: I am from Mississauga, Ontario more specifically a town called Meadowvale. I’ve resided here for approximately 13 years. I have been making music for about 5 years now, but I would consider the more recent 3 the most focused. 


 
Tony Coke: What are you currently promoting?

YDN Prof!t: I am currently promoting my new single “Come To My Door” for which I have a co-directed visual releasing on the 26th. This record follows my story during a time when I was living away from home. I love this record because of it’s happy vibe and the final sound I was able to achieve on my vocals. The song conveys why I am usually too occupied to socialize through a fun, up-tempo sound that is currently available on iTunes and other e-stores around the world. (hyperurl.co/CometomyDoor) 

Tony Coke: I know what you mean about being to occupied to socialize!!

YDN Prof!t: As for my team efforts, we are in the process of finalizing an EP set to release around Christmas titled “6 Nights”. This is an exciting project for me as it will be the first piece I get to engineer from top to bottom on my own. I intend on delivering the best quality sound to match the groups performing and writing talents. I have also attached the cover art done by group member Dj Cortez. 

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Tony Coke: What are you looking to get into now and in the future?

 
YDN Prof!t:   At this point in my musical career, I have my eyes set on rocking shows and travelling. My age has held me back from many venues and I feel that as my 19th birthday approaches, I am finally offering a sound that can arouse a whole crowd. I’m looking forward to that. Also, I’d like to produce a hit record for someone or myself whichever comes first; and prove that I am truly multi-talented. 

Tony Coke: It sounds like you have the ambition to do it. So what’s up next for you?
 
YDN Prof!t: Following our team EP “6 Nights”, I will be releasing a self-produced album titled, YDN. I have been working on my production skills and upgrading my equipment gradually so I am extremely focused about this project. As I self-manage and market, this album is the biggest challenge I’ve ever taken on musically and I feel will be pivotal in my career. For the album, I have refined my sound to a funny, intelligent vibe that I hope the youth will absorb in contrast to today’s other forms of hip-hop. I will be including more expressive tracks as well as different genres. So look out for our EP and my album on the way, and if possible join me and the team at a live event. 

Tony Coke: Perhaps on November 19th at the RAW: toronto UPRISING event.

RAW:toronto UPRISING
November 19th, 2015
8pm – 2am
Mod Club (722 College, St.)
Tickets: $15 Advance (http://www.RAWartists.org/toronto/uprising), $20 at door

RAW:Toronto is pleased to announce an epic evening of everything art! Featuring Visual Art, Photography, Fashion, Music, Performance Artists, Accessories, Hair and Make-Up Artists!

Official Site (416tns.bandcamp.com)
 
Team Youtube: Youtube.com/416TeamNoSleep 
    – “Hold $um” Video Out Now 
    – “Come To My Door” Premieres Oct. 26th
 
facebook.com/TorontoProfit
twitter.com/profit_ydn
instagram.com/profit_ydn
https://soundcloud.com/chief-ydnrsz_bothhandssquad

Chemical Refugee

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Tony Coke: Where are you guys from? I’m guessing not from the streets of Compton.

Chemical Refugee: Chemical Refugee are from the streets of the red light district in Sydney Australia.

Tony Coke: Oh Kings Cross?!?! I went there once accidentally, thanks to a hilarious cab driver. How long have you guys been making music?

Chemical Refugee: We have been together for 2 months.

Tony Coke: Wow, and you already have a single out?? That’s pretty impressive.

Chemical Refugee: We are promoting our first debut single “Therapy Song”.

Tony Coke: What are your current goals with Chemical Refugee?

Chemical Refugee: We want to be the first band to play on the moon, we have contacted NASA so the ball’s in their court.

Tony Coke: lol… I’ll send them an email and see if I can’t help that happen for you. What’s coming up next for you guys?

Chemical Refugee: Whats coming next besides our trip to the moon?
We are relesing a single a month in the build up to the album.

Tony Coke: Cool! Good luck! The first single sounds good, I’ll keep an eye out for the next one.