Play live weekly love it connecting with fans and music people alike i love to make friends one of the perks of the music biz.

The Internet has advanced the music industry to levels not completely comprehended yet allowing musicians to let their music be heard to the masses and keeping the artist in with other artists making the indie artist not so gullable thru networking with others www.indiehangout.com being one of many sites that keep music and artists alive.

From what i have seen and heard probably not mainly for the bad contracts so abundant today i can do it myself better with most importantly full artist control the web gives u a store to the world and even 1% of the world is not a bad take ;P

In the early 80's Obijuan was instrumental and a part of the Miami sound explosion. Obijuan toured with Sweet Sensations,Magic Mike, Nice and Wild, Stevie B.,Debbie Gibson and was promoted by Mario Aliyon promotions who promoted Miami Sound Machine while attached to Studio Q and Cheetah Records in Orlando, played in the Coca-cola festivals,Daytona MTV spring break and Dance Party USA just to name a few. In the 90's he built a recording studio and partnered up with D.Starr to form JPS playing and writing and skiing;P they produce 3 cds JPS, JPS-2 and Live in Memphis a christian album (with Orvin Jacobs) combining wonderworld, starr sound , and obijuanmusic. They wrote for and produce various indie artists in Vail,CO. In the "00's Obijuan continues to tour as a solo artist and band Powder where they continue to wow audiences recently at 8150 in Vail. He is recently at #4 on the www.indietop20.com charts and www.worldmusiccharts pop/rock with song deals in the works,he is also being courted by Nashville lables and a distribution deal with www.4cdmusic.com a finalist in the blue man opps The Blue Man Group, who became an international
phenomenon with their television commercials for Intel, is now more famous for
their groundbreaking live performances. People from all over the world and all
walks of life and from all age groups have become fans of the Blue Man Group.
And they came looking for guitarists to become part of their shows
throughout the U.S. Congratulations to these 13 PRO guitar-slingers, who are
having their submissions forwarded for further consideration:
*Amphibians - "Cabane De Dounier"
*Prashant Aswani - "Seven"
*Kenny Belanger - "She Makes Me Wonder"
*Dave Dill - "Bluemangroove"
*Michael Jost - "Yeah"
*Jon Kabbash - "Guitar Stuff"
*Timo Laine - "Hunter"
*Obijuan - "Nasty"
*Riko - "I.Y.S."
*Seismic Anamoly - "Walkin' The Line"
*Eric Seiz - "Studio / Live Medley"
*John Sid - "The Red Priest"
*Vlad - "Uke"
and MTV new show soundtrack opps,as well as tour with Sony artist 30 dates this winter and a new project RGB with brother D.Pomales.He is also showcasing May 21st,2005 7pm in Denver @ The Climax Club for Epic,Columbia,Dreamscape,
Hollywood,BMImusic with Al Bowman
Founder CEO of L.A. Music Awards Open to the public 130 bands showcasing the weekend.

Santana Satriani Dimeola Prince Kiss Sabbath Gary Moore everyone who has brought guitar to what it is today

Miami

Here are some reviews from forum of my peers:

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welcome Obijuan, your geetar is on fire. Very good for the Soul!



-pete



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I just checked out your site and listened to your music! You are an amazing guitarist! Very impressive, and so is your background! You are very accomplished! But hey, you already knew that........hahahah! Love your stuff!!!!



Ashley



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Any chance of adding a lo-fi version of 'Nasty" to your F3RMusic page?!?!? (You can use the lo-fi creator in the admin section).



I'd like to add it to FatCat Radio

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the best music i ever heard.....

Track Free

Artist: Obijuan



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powerfull. touches my heart. this guy has it all. and i'm all over it. would love to work with such talent like this. guitars rock. great production. a great and pleasent surprise....

from: lovebites

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Rock on...

Track Texas Shuffle



Artist: Obijuan

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With your bad ass self! If I wanted to go out for a night of drinks, good times with friends, and music that absolutely can't be beat, I would make myself available to wherever you were playing! You sound like you love what you do, and have a great time doing it! I can hear the passion and emotion you put forth in every note! I'm glad I took the time to review this song, because it was a great listen! Thanks so much! TiffanyRae

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Hey Obi!

On behalf of all the guitarist on , I welcome you! It's nice to see more and more great guitarists on this site! I love listening to all the different guitar styles. It inspires me to write different things; your music in no exception, your musical talents are just as fresh as many other elite guitar 'virtuosos' on !

I look forward in excitment to see what new idea's you'll come up with!

Until then!

I'll be listening

Bryan!

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Obijuan : "Nasty"



Initial impressions



- Standard..............page - LOTS of info

- Certainly seem to be an established and accomplished musician.



Well I was ready to jump all over your introductory post claiming to be an 'explosive' guitarist.....but WOW! that is exactly the word that came to mind as this track blew out my speakers. To be honest when I saw the listed influences I thought 'Oh no....not yet another instrumental guitarist that's all flash and no substance.' I mean I am certainly impressed by the Vai and Satriani wannabes but their songs usually leave me a little bored. Lemme just say I was NOT at all bored with this one. That's a hell of a riff. And what I most appreciated was that the rhythm drove the song - you stuck with that killer riff and didn't add a lot of lead guitar Satriani-like noodling on top of it. Great tone - excellent production qualities. Explosive and 'Nasty' are apt descriptions. My only complaints? The somewhat abrupt ending...(not a fan of songs that just suddenly end) and more importantly......the download option is turned off! I rarely download songs but I wanted to get this one!



Hell of a song! ! !



Thanks for submitting your music for review.

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Nice range, shows promise!

Artist

Obijuan

learjeff

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Nice range of material, showing real promise!



Nasty is high-energy, hot, and --well-- nasty, with just a little flavor of the exotic, like spring break on a sultry night in Cancun.



RGB Lala goes to the opposite extreme, lyrical and melodic and with a clear Flamenco influence. Promising vocals.



Free is a well-titled instrumental. Acoustic guitar back track with rhythm section and sailing fuzz guitar. Classic rock harmonically, with interesting tempo changes.



Para mi Madre is (just as you'd guess) another song with heavy Spanish/Latin influence. Acoustic lead guitar over acoustic guitar and congas keeps it nice and mellow, but not without backbone.



Boricua Fuego de mi Alma combines the Latin influence with progressive rock styles in an upbeat and aggressive instrumental with electric lead.



Americrapp combines Canto style with rap and makes it work. The song is not offensive as the title might suggest.



She Says is a snappy acoustic/pop song, and the best produced of the lot. More good vocals.

from: learjeff

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OMG YOU SIR ROCK!!!! You are getting played for sure!

You have been selected to perform at the Connexion International Music Festival.
Leslie R.
www.connexionfestival.com
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You're precision with the guitar is surgical. Beautiful work.
Thank you very much for the add. Leo
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You are the master of the guitar, my friend! Your songs are very well produced, and are amazing from beginning to end. In each of the three genres presented here, the songs were played with a great deal of ability! Every instrument involved, in fact, was in perfect check!! The melody in each track was magically brought to life by an eclectic guitar performance, that left me speechless! Your speed and control is outstanding!! It seems as though you were born with an extrodinary talent to share with the world! You are a top notch performer, and I for one am a big fan of yours already!! Keep the music coming!! I will be listening for sure!!!!
Heather L.
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Boricua "Fuego de mi Alma"
Passionate or wot?
This is so passionate. The percussion is spot on, well everything is. That guitar must have had to have its flames put out.

Its full of life, and fire. It reminds me a bit of some of the "Final Fantasy 8" music (only a bit , and only the feel, and it was a while since I played it...honest)

I have heard some brilliant music from today's uploads, but this is the most passionate.
Gill W.

Production: 10 Originality: 10
Structure: 10 Talent: 10
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ima just leave u a little feedback right here.....

boricua - seriously, this right here is fire....i like how it kinda switches up a little......man, u got talent on the guitar....this right here, i swear to God, has me sayin "wow", ha ha......i am feelin this, for real
V.Lane
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Very cool
Nice spacey guitar intro, takin' me back to Hendrix here! Wow, you are a great guitarist! This has a good ol jammin 70's feel to it.

You really know how to create an intense atmosphere, good stuff.
Rolandman
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"experimentation at it's best"
You my friend are the icing on the cake!

Too sweet to not be fatttening!

it is well produced, yet gritty... like good music should be!

if this isn't talent... then i'm confused on what that word means!
mollyc
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Sweet

Now this I like. Hendrix meets Santana. Killer melodies here, you are a talented guitarist, I take my hat off to you. My only quibble here is that I think the lead guitar should be more prominent here. Aside from that, sheer class.
joeyjojo
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Hi Obi:

Where did you come from? Incredible work! I am very impressed and inspired.

Rhonda Kelley
President
Rainmaker Public Relations
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Obijuan is master...
-Blistering guitar playing

-Obijuan is master musician

-Definitely worth listening to

-Budding guitar players could learn a lot from this track.

-Hot hot hot

Likedis
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HK Pictures is seeking submissions for music in all genres to be featured in the upcoming Sci-Fi movie titled "Mammoth". The film is set in Blackwater, LA and the premise involves a giant mammoth wreaking havoc on a small town. UPDATE:The film, to be directed by Tim Cox, has now secured a domestic and international theatrical release as well as distribution through US and International cable television and DVD.

HK Pictures is a motion picture and television production company based in Baton Rouge, LA and Los Angeles, CA. The company is committed to producing projects with exceptional production quality regardless of budget size. In addition to its own projects, HK Pictures provides a full range of production services to filmmakers and studios who want to shoot in Louisiana.

HK Pictures is looking for all types of music, but we are now especially looking for Dance/Techno and we will have further preferences. In addition, all selected artists will receive compensation for their song's inclusion, as well as proper screen credit.

Date:
Status: Standby
Response: Your music has passed the first round and will be submitted to the music supervisor. Thanks for your submission.

Jason Hewitt
Executive Producer
HK Pictures
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From: American Idol Underground
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Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:01 AM
Subject: Your Chart Ranking


Congratulations Obijuan!

Listeners on American Idol Underground have rated your song among the top 50 tracks in the Pop genre during the previous week.

See your place on the charts by clicking here. http://www.idolunderground.com/Pages/Charts/ChartDetail.aspx?GenreID=8


See you on the site,

The American Idol Underground Team

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