Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Nina Sky Vs Bryan Leach (Polo Grounds Music)



It's been nearly six years since the sister duo known as Nina Sky released their self-titled debut. Where's the follow-up? It's nowhere in sight.

In a series of tweets recently, according to a Rap-Up.com report, the sisters revealed ongoing problems with getting their label, Polo Grounds Music, in regard to the release and support their music.

This week, Nina Sky explained that their album has been ready for months, but say Polo Grounds refuses to put anything into motion.

"Starting a new campaign today... 'Nina Sky Doesn't Play Polo,' " they tweeted (@NinaSky) on Wednesday (March 10). "For months we've had a complete album, ready for release. Y'all wanna know what's really goin' on? Nothing [and] that's the problem.

"We released [two] videos and singles without support from our label. All good... Stayed positive. After months of no movement, we asked to be released [and] still nothing. No acknowledgment from the President of our label, Bryan Leach. Bottom line, we want to be released. If you're really down with our movement, holler [at] Bryan Leach."

According to Rap-Up, the duo signed with Polo Grounds Music in 2006, after an amicable release from Universal Records. Since then, Nina Sky says Leach hasn't held up his end of an agreement they forged when they signed on the dotted line.

"Upon signing, [Bryan said] he wasn't gonna do what Universal did and shelve our [second] album, [Starting Today]," Natalie told the website. "He was gonna get us in the studio, we were gonna complete our album, and we were gonna release it. Now obviously we don't expect that to happen overnight; it takes time and we have to get in with different producers. It took like two years to complete [the album] to the point where we were happy with it. He didn't stay true to his word."

Natalie continued, explaining that they've filmed and released two music videos on their own, without the support of Polo Grounds, but says the label failed to move on the buzz around the two songs. Now they ask: "Why be signed to a label if they're not gonna help you?"

The duo say they met with Leach over three months ago to discuss their situation, but since then, they've been getting the run around.- Allen Starbury

Support the Nina Sky movement & let their label know how YOU feel about how they're handling the release of Nina Sky's sophomore album, 'Starting Today'. Sign the petition by clicking here.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Dean VMNTX "United Abominations" Guitar


My Other New Toy. This is my Drop c guitar.
Specs:
Dave Mustaine VMNT X United Abominations
Mahogany Top / Body
25.5” Scale
Dave Mustaine Spec. Bolt-on Maple “D-Shaped” Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Pearl Dot Inlays
Mini Grover 6 In-Line Tuners
Black Hardware
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Dean DMT Design Humbucker Pickups- will upgrade to EMG's 81/60

The "Rg4exfm1" from Ibanez

My New Toy! The guitar was made in Indonesia and it has 24 frets. The neck is really thin, perfect for playing, with nice maple wood. It's a solid top, the body is basswood and it has a nice flamed maple top finish in either blue or grey transparent gloss. The RG4EXFM1 is equipped with a Floyd Rose style bridge(Edge III) and with the aid of a locking nut, you can divebomb so much without even getting 1 string slightly out of tune. There is a knob for volume, tone and a 5-way selector. The pickups give a nice tone with 2 humbuckers and a single coil in the middle which gives you many choices for the right tone you need, the bridge pickup is an Ibz Inf4, middle Infs3 and Neck Inf3.
I mostly play rock and metal and it is perfect RG's are always perfect for that genre. I don't have an awesome setup, my amp is a little Spider IV 15 Watt it goes pretty loud and I also have a DigiTech RP90 plugged through my amp so I have more than preset settings. This guitar has the perfect sound, I can hear every little move I make when I go down the fretboard, the middle pickup has a nice clean tone and the neck pickup has great pinch-harmonic response. The finish is also immaculate. I am thinking about upgrading pickups to EMG's but overall for $399.99 This is a pretty nice guitar to add to your arsenal.

Friday, January 29, 2010

"Okay (Bonus) - T.Shirt (2007)"


This video is one of my favorites for sure and brings back good memories. Filmed in Brooklyn by Dred of Hot Mop Films.

NINA SKY "BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"