This is Just Down Right Sexy!!!

The artform....not so much the artist of course. This is art at its best. Enjoy!

For the Spanish speaking impaired here is what he says at the beginning: "greetings, my name is Yancarlos Sanchez and I'm going to play a song entitled 'walking with my friend' with my Kalimba. I hope yall like."

The Spirit of Hip Hop

Hip-hop is enjoyed by many but there are only few who really understand its power.

I'm Wild Like That

One of the best parts of Central Florida, in my opinion, is the wildlife. Yup! I love the animals I've seen here (I'm the guy that knows more about what's poppin' on Animal Planet than SportsCenter). There's an ill mix of North American woodlands and equatorial tropics (in laymens terms: the animals here are cool as Sh*%!). The palm trees and lizards make it seem a little exotic here but the opossum and deer remind me that I haven't gone too far. The pics below are just a few of the many animals I've seen so far....well I haven't seen ALL of these animals yet but wishful thinking will make sure that I do.

To be or not to be dope? That is the question...

Today's inspiration comes from the 90s. 1990 to be exact. A song from the Rocky V soundtrack called "Go For It!" MC Breeze on the track, remember that one? Watching this video reminded me how uplifting hip hop was in the 90s. I know, I know we can't go back and that time is over but it don't hurt to reminisce a little do it?

This song is inspirational in answering the question: to be or not to be?...Dope that is. The answer: HELL YEAH! Be dope, be fly, be cool, be whatever the hell you wanna be. Everything but a wannabe and just GO FOR IT!

What's The Big Idea?

Since I got my new computer I haven't found the time to reinstall Reason so I have been making beats exclusively on FL STUDIO 9 (version 9 is something serious, those of you still rockin with older versions, time to take it up a notch). Now there are quite a few producers/nay-sayers that still don't regard FL Studio as a credible DAW/Production program (not sure why though). Mainly because the stock sounds that it comes with are garbage (ok fine, good point).
Despite that minor issue, let us not forget how easily that problem can be remedied. Download some external VSTi's and add your own sample kits and "VIOLA!" problem solved. I personally think that FL STUDIO is a fully functional DAW (especially since they added microphone recording capabilities in version 8) and can contend with the best of them.

Just havin Some Fun!!!

So I'm in Orlando, FL now. How I ended up here? I don't know but in any case Im still making beats. I was playin around with a new concept. Its still in the early pahses. Its sorta techno-ish but I think this beats some bounce. What you think?

The Element of Freedom

Hey guys. I know its been a while since my last post but a lot has been going on. I won't bore you with the details but to make it simple I've moved out of my old place in YBs spot (cause I need every penny I can save for the tour). I wanted to write this post because I been experiencing life in a new way. I left my job and started this new project, or way of life rather, and I have never felt more free. Almost every thing I do is about my music. Wow! From producing tracks, building concepts, spending hours upon hours in the studio, recording, mixing, tweaking, and even performing. The artists that I am working with are phenomenal. This is the element of freedom that I have been dying to experience.


Now don't get it twisted cause it ain't all glitter and gold yet but the essence of what I am fortunate enough to be able to be doing with my life is incredible. The material things haven't manifested yet....by far. I say this because I think it is important to believe in what you want and go after it regardless of money, credentials and what you consider lack. Just do it as best as you can, with passion, love & belief, the rest will fall into place.