Showing posts with label de la Vega. Show all posts
Showing posts with label de la Vega. Show all posts

10/08/2010

October Remix Releases


MP3 download: http://bit.ly/cdf68S

Miss Nirvana Savoury is back! This time she hits the dance floor hard with myself and Jester - North America's most versatile DJ and key member of Clinton Sparks' Smash Squad. Get your fist pump on! Here is "Ambulance" by Nirvana Savoury. Produced by Jester and yours truly, de la Vega.

Keep an eye out! Her EP is shaping up to be something...umm...sexy and fiery! =)




MP3 download: http://bit.ly/bW9XNH

Over the summer, Starting from Scratch and I teamed up with Toronto based independent label Do Right! Music to produce a fresh remix for one of their headliners - Maylee Todd. I've had the great pleasure of meeting her and seeing her perform. She's an enthusiastic, eclectic and quirky songstress with no shortage of creativity. Here is the remix of "Summer Sounds" off her debut album "Choose Your Own Adventure".

Enjoy, spread good music and SUBSCRIBE because there's lots more on the way!

9/12/2010

SoundCloud.com

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Artists, producers, musicians, DJ's - have you ever been asked the question, "Where can I hear more of your stuff?" - of course you have.

Enter SoundCloud.com. This is a serious, no frills, straightforward and FREE site where you can showcase your music and network with others in the industry. Right off your page people can play your music, download it, watch the video, buy it, leave timed comments and even embed it on their blogs (like I did up top).

My team is all on SoundCloud. Think you should be? It's definitely worth taking advantage of.

Check out our SoundCloud pages for more info and of course, GREAT MUSIC!

8/31/2010

Starting from Scratch & de la Vega - Official "Focused" Remix


World famous DJ Starting from Scratch and yours truly started this month on a high note with our "Ribbon In the Sky (2010 Mixes)". Now we're ending it on another high note with the official remix to Agile & Liya's soulful R&B hit "Focused"

We took this track to another level - another arena if you will. It's definitely something you'd hear at a rollerskating jam. It's got that bounce...that funk...and as Agile tweeted "...it just has that STANK on it!". 

Go ahead and enjoy this release! Spread good music!
(click the down arrow in the player to download the remix free)


8/07/2010

Starting from Scratch & de la Vega - "Ribbon In the Sky (2010 Mixes)"



House music lovers, it's finally here!

I've teamed up with world famous DJ Starting from Scratch to bring you a smooth soulful house rendition of one of my favorite Stevie Wonder songs "Ribbon In the Sky". It has already caused a huge buzz on the radio and in the clubs so now we officially release it to you! If you want to find out more about the track keep reading, otherwise go ahead and download it!

Enjoy and spread good music!


I've always loved house music, in fact that's how I started getting into production in the early 90's. I needed to refresh and update myself so Starting from Scratch recommended I hit up one of his parties. Long story short, this project was inspired after attending my first ever "Sweet Tears" event (hence why there is a Sweet Tears mix). This party is all about celebrating great house music. I heard everything from deep, to soulful to tribal and then some. I loved every minute and couldn't wait to hit the studio the next day. I now have the house bug again...house music ALL...NIGHT...LONG!

The event is hosted by DJ Starting from Scratch and house giant Tyrone Solomon of 83 West Records. Great people and even greater vibe at Sweet Tears. If you ever have the opportunity to attend one, REACH!

Keep checking back here or on my YouTube page because there's a lot more bangers coming from Starting from Scratch and myself!

7/09/2010

New Summer Jams!!

Here we go folks! The squad brings you some new tracks to heat up this already hot summer! LET'S GO!!

Shannon Alvares - "Where to Go"



Definitely a unique track produced by DJ Starting from Scratch and myself! Recently getting regular rotation on Toronto's Flow 93.5FM, bumped by DJ's on KISS 92.5FM and in clubs all over the country, it has been getting great reviews in such a short time. With Shannon's smooth and sexy vocals throughout the verses and fist pumping energy in the choruses, this one will surely have you bumpin'!

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Naya Marie - "My Heart" (Remix)



Just in time for Caribana, Naya Marie teams up with Jester and myself to bring you what could be this summer's ladies anthem! Playing off of Wayne Marshall's dancehall smash "My Heart", Naya answers back like a silk glove with a brick inside it! Ladies, I know a lot of you will relate and I'll see y'all in the clubs with one hand up as this record blasts!

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*** DJ's, if you'd like the DJ Pack for any of these bangers, hit me up!

6/02/2010

Shannon Alvares & Naya Marie - California Gurls, Love Will Never Do Without You MASHUP


Just in time for the summer - Shannon Alvares & Naya Marie team up with myself to bring you a definite summer jam...and it's a MASHUP! We took Janet Jackson's classic 90's track "Love Will Never Do Without You" and fused it with Katy Perry's current smash "California Gurls". Who knew the two songs (as well as these two Toronto based artists) would work so well together?! I had a blast working with them and producing this. ENJOY!

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By the way, Shannon and Naya both have new singles (also produced by myself) coming sooner than soon! Look out for them in the next few days!


4/08/2010

April Remix Showers


The team is wasting no time this month!
To start it off, Ms. Shannon Alvares takes Iyaz's pop smash "Solo" to the next level with her very own remix. Her smooth vocals and lush harmonies totally add flavor to the original. DJ's, this is one remix definitely worth checking out!

Download it free here!


Next, Jester returns with another crazy remix! This time he transformed Vybz Kartel's dancehall hit "Tek Buddy" into raw electro madness. If you thought his "Summer of 69" remix was one of a kind, you gotta hear this. Guaranteed to smash clubs - it's not a joke!

Download it free here!

There's tons more on the way! Keep your eyes and ears open by following us on Twitter: @shannonalvares @ThisIsJester @iamdelaVega

3/31/2010

Naya Marie - Telephone (Cover)



Last month I introduced Naya to you all. Since then, we've been hard at work in the studio writing original music. One late night, errr morning (around 6AM), we somehow spontaneously recorded a cover of Lady Gaga's "Telephone". From the music to the video, trust me, this is not your average rendition. Check out Naya's crazy acting!

Welcome back to YouTube Naya! LET'S GO!

Enjoy!

12/30/2009

de la Vega? Who is this guy???

Welcome to my blog!

"Who is this guy?".
I hear this question a lot! In short, I'm a songwriter/producer based out of Toronto, Canada. I've been involved in music since the age of 7 when I started taking piano lessons. From there I went on to play in marching bands, school bands and cover bands. After college, I went on to study recorded music production. Fast forward to today and I'm currently working with some of the top DJ's, artists and producers in North America.


"What are you gonna blog about?".
We'll see! One thing I can guarantee you won't find in my blogs is nonsense. I'll be bringing you real experiences as I go from peak to peak - on the grind working to be among the best. Success is a journey and you're welcome to tag along! Every week, every month should be a progression. I'll also be dropping some words of wisdom here and there in hopes that you'll find inspiration. Anything related to who I am, what I do and where I'm going...I'll share.


"Who are some of your musical influences?".
The list is too long, but if I was to give you the top 10, in no particular order, it would be: Stevie Wonder, Timbaland, Jodeci, Boyz ][ Men, Kool & The Gang, Prince, Kanye West, Pharrell, Ryan Leslie and Michael Jackson.


Now in case you just came out of a time capsule, in 2009 arguably the greatest artist and entertainer - Michael Jackson - passed away. I can remember watching him on the Grammy Awards back in 1984. People were cheering, dancing, smiling and having a blast! At that moment, I had an urge deep down to impact people the same way through music.


So for my first blog post, here's my piano tribute to MJ. He's brought countless smiles to millions of people. Hopefully at the very least he can smile at this.

LET'S GO!!