BUDDHAFISH MUSIC IS DESTINED TO BE MONTREAL’S HOTTEST NEW RECORD LABEL. Artist Development, Branding, Recording, Photography, Marketing, Music Production…who needs big mainstream labels anymore? With the ever growing saturation of generic pop artists and mainstream radio these days – We are all left wondering: Where has all the good music gone? Where are all the [...]
Manuel DeLaMare is this year’s TOP REMIXER – a prestigious award given by the biggest digital music store BEATPORT. He is first and foremost a musician, creating a global movement of good vibes through his music. Here is a glimpse into the life of this rising DJ. KA – What is your motivation to go [...]
Anna Liani’s journey began years ago as a teenager who was heading for certain fame and then, the nightmare hap- pened. The manager of her then young group completely “lost it” after he began suffering from depression – locking himself away with all their hopes and dreams held on a string. This caused a chain [...]
One night at a JoJo Flores session and you will be hooked. The man is really that good! Playing now for over 25 years, JoJo is from the school of the mixed tapes (remember when DJs used to make mixed tapes?!). That rare brand of DJs that had to make it the hard way: with [...]
Singer/songwriter Ashley King’s journey to her debut album “Love Revolution” was full of ups and downs. This album, 4 years in the making, has seen this 23 year old artist grow from strength to strength. How did it take four years to make an album? Well, it seems this artist made a first album two years ago, but her range continued to grow at such a rapid pace, that she felt she needed to continue creating until the vibe was right, and until it clearly became “Ashley King”. Ashley’s sound has been described as a young Sade— but not necessarily in the vocal delivery (which in her case ranges from strong and heart wrenching as in the song “Love Revolution” to soft and seductive like the track “Never had a love like that”). This album is definitely not about having a single track that catches you, while the rest just hangs on for the ride. Ashley gives us all that she has, but leaves us knowing she still has plenty more where that came from.
Ayo is the child of a gypsy mother who passed on her love of travel, and a Nigerian father who raised her from the age of 14, and from whom she inherited her love for music. She was destined to be what she is today: a soul-full artist. With a silky haunting voice, the debut single “Down on my knees” propelled “Joyful” to sell over 750,000 copies worldwide.Ayo’s second collection of 13 songs “Gravity at Last”, continues the vibe of it’s predecessor, — deep and sensual,the songs are food for the ears. Even though this album is more musically diverse, the common theme remains love.
Nicole Jones and “City Lights — on CTV” follow in KA MAGAZINE’s footsteps by also introducing Montreal Artist ASHLEY KING to Canada, this upcoming Sunday Jan. 17th (after the 6:00 news) — This interview took place at the beautiful St. James Hotel in Montreal — where Miss King is scheduled to perform next Tuesday Jan. [...]
KA Magazine — Kevin Allwood — And the St. James Hotel created the most beautiful evening this past Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at the Xo Restaurant. The Ashley King LIVE at St. James Benefit Concert was to raise awareness for the My Heaven Foundation — Building schools and orphanages in Jamaica. Miss King delivered a [...]
In fashion, there is a saying that just because you are able to put a print on a bought American Apparel T-shirt, does not make you a designer. The same can be said in the world of DJs, where with the advent of the “DJ stars” gimmick, has taken over from clear raw talent. Jojo [...]
What is real… Photo : Kevin Allwood Set : Opus Hotel — Montreal Clothing : Kevin Allwood
I like music — You like music ? I like to travel — You like to travel ? I like to party — You like to partay ? I like House — You like House ? I’m Blonde — Um – Well; I’m blond …ish KA Magazine interviews the Dynamic Blondish Duo in Summer issue [...]
KA MAG : You are a multi-talented artist. You’ve worked in fashion design with one of the greatest Canadian Designers, you’re also working on your own collection and you will soon be launching your first album — Where does all your inspiration come from? AK : Inspiration comes from the people I meet, the places [...]
Interview with NYC Djs —Martinez Brothers — in upcoming launch issue — Summer 2009 .