Vie Recordings
VIE RECORDINGS (pronounced "Vee") was founded in 2003 by writer/producer Vie Aten (Higher Heights Productions).
Functioning as a completely independent label, Vie Recordings strives to bring progressive, trend - setting music to the masses.
It's our Universal Language, let's use it wisely!
The Kids are Listening........
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
VIE ATEN - VIE RECORDINGS - HIGHER HEIGHTS PRODUCTIONS
A for audio and V is for vinyl! Actually, hang for a beat and discover much, much more. Montreal native, Vie Aten can be found playing any musical instrument lying around.
Throughout his High School and College years he recorded R&B, Hip Hop, Arabic, Dancehall and Culture Reggae Mixtapes and saw to its distribution! He'd spin at parties and even hosted a weekly Conscious Reggae radio program, The Higher Heights Vibrations aired on local station K103.7FM. Vie's love for musical diversity became evident byway of a series of CD compilations that was embraced by many. His taste for World music transported listeners across the globe, further revealing his ability of boundless creative expression. Finally we caught a true glimpse of his passion and remarkable talent for producing. The series reportedly reached the hands of Jamaican Dub poet/Actor/Radio host, Mutabaruka and was highlighted on Mutas controversial weekly radio show Cutting Edge on Jamaicas own IRIE FM.
Eventually packing up and heading for Toronto, Vie attended the Harris Institute for the Arts studying Sound Production / Engineering. It wasnt long before, he built his own studio, mastering his craft while recording his own material. His sound took form, rich with roots stemming from his Egyptian background and World, Reggae, Hip Hop and Pop music influences. Blurring borders, inspired by the many influences crossing his path, he bridges the times reminiscent of basement parties, soul and vinyl.
Vie released his debut album in 2009 entitled WILLARD & KATT featuring R&B/Soul singer Johann Michael and Jayson Ray with additional appearances by rappers Mikial aka Desol and G Dove.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
yes
Your musical influences
Hip Hop - Reggae - R&B - Alternative Soul - Rock - House - Pop - Arabic Music - Cumbia - World Music - Trip Hop - Lounge - Etc.
What equipment do you use?
goods
