Albyno
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"No Paradise" the mixtape due 2010
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Albyno is an up and coming hip-hop/ rap artist out of 7 Cities Virginia, Hampton Roads area. Following in the footsteps of success, with a dream, a goal, the motivation, and dedication to chase and fulfill his visions. He is a uniquely talented artist who flows over his own instrumentals. Whether it's writing, rapping, producing, recording, mixing, or making a beat, he does it all! This is a true artist who does NOT have a fear of failure, his hunger for success is that of king kongs appetite! This is what makes him an artist who's destined to blow! Unlike the artists out there today, he strives to make QUALITY MUSIC. He delivers an aresenal of punchlines with an arrogant, yet humorous personality. He raps about life, death, harsh realities his feelings, and the struggle he's been through. He considers himself to be one of the realest rappers out, because he doesn't rap about anything he hasn't experienced first hand. Just recently he released his debut album under his own label "Albyno Entertainment LLC" which is available at itunes, rhapsody, napster and many online stores worldwide. Although he runs a label, he is still looking to be signed to either a major label distribution deal or a major label recording deal. He hopes to further himself in a game where he is working on separating himself from being "just another fish in the sea". Along the way, he has captured alot of positive attention as well as negative attention from people that hate to see others be successful. And in a song titled "They Lied" off the new album, he quotes "negative attention is better than none/ so i'm hoping for the worse, so i'm prepared for any weather that comes". But overall he is hoping that this debut album will be a success. Stay up-to-date on everything that is going on with this artist, you'll more than likely see or hear about him in the near future. www.myspace.com/itsalbyno
Why this name?
I'm white and my government name is Al
Do you play live?
Yes. Anywhere you pay me to. I love it.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think it changes the industry in a negative and positive way. Positive- it gives everyone a better chance to make it in the game. Negative- even people that have no skills can make $ in the industry and it opens the door so that everyone is an artist, who's goin' to be the fans??? Also Limewire, Bearshare, and others alike are not artist friendly, how is the artist goin' to spend time and labels spend $, and invest in the music that is being shared among people for free??? As a result the major labels are treating music as disposable products like condoms or tampons. It forces labels and artists to focus more on the shows because that is where the real income is. Its sad that ringtone sales up more than album sales.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Of course! Recording deal and/or distribution deal.
Your influences?
Everyone in the game who is unique, original, and has substance.
Favorite spot?
7 Cities, My HOME Hampton Roads VA
Equipment used:
Wow! alot of equipment, more software than hardware. You know, got to have a great microphone and mic preamp, so I go with sterling audio ST-77 I'm working my way towards a Nuemann TLM-103. lol. Pro tools of course, a Korg triton in which I use with many midi programs as well such as Fruity Loops XXL 8, Edirol HQ Orchestral. As far as pro tools plug ins, I'm not even going to say the name of what I use but I'll say the cost of one of my plugins is well up into the thousands. And God's gift of course, my voice.
Anything else...?
Purchase my new album in stores now, itunes, napster, rhapsody, amie street, myspace/itsalbyno. I know that the economy is rough which is why I need more than average support, please support me as I have worked hard to master my craft. If you like the music, buy it, the more support I get and the more albums/downloads I sell, the more music I can make in the future. I've invested not only time and talent into this, I've also invested money, so if you think I'm worthy of an ROI (Return On Investment), allow it to happen. My album features 3 other artists as well, Rebecca Hopkins, Foster, and High Priest. Go and download your copy today!!! Thank you to everyone who pitches in to support me!
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