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play lo-fi play hi-fi  This Addiction
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Make Noise
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Please Believe
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Something's In My Heart
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Staycation
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Pretty Little Thing
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Back Scratcher
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Steps
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Fused
play lo-fi play hi-fi  Eastside Ride
We are not a band but a team. I was introduced to making beats by my partner when we were freshmen in college. He was serious about it while I was just playing around on using the four basic sounds given in the default setup on the program he had on his computer. I later learned how to use more sounds and became familiar with the program. It became addictive. Once he saw that I was catching on we starting making music together. Now I can do it on my own but we still have colaborate as much as possible to make great music and just have fun.
Why this name?
I chose the name Stage2 because of where we worked on beats. We were upstairs at my moms house and I just decided to call it stage 2 since it was on the second level of the house. He thought it was cool so we kept it.
Do you play live?
We haven't done anything live. All of our music is digital but we are real musicians. We both played trumpet for four years for the Southern University Marching Band which is a well known HBCU marching band. I am a music major so much of what I have learned while studying music is helpful when making music. We do plan on doing some live music. But we're really starting from the bottom of the barrell.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I believe the internet can help and hurt the music industry. It can help the music industry for those who need to get music fast for small projects; for instance: if I wanted to get a quick sample of something, I can, as long as I get the rights to it, then its okay. The internet is also a good way to display talent to the whole world at the click of a button. But the music industry can suffer from those who bootleg and do not support artists.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
As hungry as we are, we would sign a record contract with the first label that comes our way if its worth it.
Your influences?
We try to listen to everything in every genre. We want our music to have many different styles so that a listener can't hear something and instantly know that it's us. We are inspired by producers such as Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Pharrell Williams, Mannie Fresh, Lil' Jon, The Runners (which has become my person favorite in 2006).
Favorite spot?
My favorite city is Houston but any city that can make dreams come true is where we want be.
Equipment used:
Right now, we are using a Korg X5D Music Synthesizer and Fruity Loops Studio 6.
Anything else...?
We are hungry, young, inspired musicians trying to get known in the music industry. If you like what you hear, hit us up, even you don't, give us a few pointers. We are also looking for other producers to do work with. We strongly believe in networking and are open to work with anyone. Hopefully we can make a few hits and all get paid. Much love and good luck to all musicians and producers who are looking for their "BIG BREAK!"
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