Liner Notes: Wax On/ Pacific Coastin

Every song has a story. The songs I put together are the stories that make up who I am.These are the first 2 tracks from my new album, Wax Onomatopoeia.
"Wax On" was made specifically as an intro song, but not necessarily for this album. Originally made around late 1994, the song was unofficially titled "Bring it On" and was made with just 2 loops. My production studio was basically two turntables, an Apple IIc computer and a program called SoundEdit. I had recently journeyed from Iowa with my boys Brian and Jonathan, in a beat up Chevy conversion van that used to belong to my grandfather, ending up in an apartment in Poway, CA . We were broke, and spent most of our time hanging out at the bowling alley, smoking, mixing records, making beats, and skateboarding. Those few hot summer months were productive and I made a tape of all the beats I had cranked out. "Bring it On" was the intro joint. For the new album, I wanted that same feel, so I revived the song and added some vocal samples of inspiring personalities (Kobe, Bob Sanders, Bergwood). You can go to my YouTube page to see the video for the song.
"Pacific Coastin'" is a remake of a song (called Lsong) that was made in that Poway apartment, and is sort of the follow-up to a song called "Drivin'" from my Environ Mentalz (2003) album. The song cruises like a drive through Malibu and rolls like the hills of Cali's Central Coast. As my story often goes though, this journey also has its beginnings in Iowa. In a record store. Filing through the familiar bins in Real Records (now gone) on Washington St. in downtown Iowa City, I heard a funky jazz sound. I asked who this groove came from and discovered 'Big" John Patton on a Blue Note re-issue. The smooth organ, cool guitar, and Latin percussion quickly became favorite listening and sampling material. Simple Citizens know what I'm talkin 'bout. Thats why I had to sample the vocal hook from their song "Variations in D Minor," which brings to mind this same vibe. I currently live about 6 blocks from the PCH, and I love bumpin this joint along the way.
Get the album here, or download individual songs.

New Release- "Wax Onomatopoeia" Official release!

After a bit of a printing mix-up, the new album has arrived and is ready for shipping. Copies will be available for ordering or download by Sept. 10. My first facebook contest winner will be getting his copy by the end of the week. More contests to come...stay tuned.
Full liner notes for the album will be posted here in the next few days as well. I feel that every song has a story, and as I go, I will tell these stories. Earlier postings have songs from the album, but as a celebration of the release, I'm making 1 song available as a free download for a limited time.
PURPLE GRACKLE