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  1. ABOUT US SixFeetUnder Records LLC is a local limited liability company that specializes in producing, promoting, and distributing recorded music. The company aims to sign talented artists, provide them with professional recording services, produce and promote their albums, license their music for use in various media, and help manage their bookings. By doing so, SixFeetUnder Records LLC aims to help artists showcase their talent and reach a wider audience, while also generating revenue through music sales and licensing. The company's mission is to discover and cultivate new talent in the music industry, and to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and achieve success. Bookings available for private venues, clubs, and more! CONTACT US (( https://discord.gg/NQnBHJtuMe )) Feel free to contact us for any possible inquiries!
  2. This thread will follow the development of Joseph Loftenburg, a 60-year old, washed-up film and music producer with a passion for cocaine and Italian suits.
  3. As a record label, it would be obvious that we make music right? Magnolia Records mostly provides a mixture of Rap, R&B, and Hip-Hop. We provide quality work to our audience and even for those who are new to our company. On top of that we house several DJ's that have been all over Los Santos and broader by now, from your local nightclub to a full fledged festival! We provide a platform for artists and DJ's who are looking to pursue a career in the music industry. We offer tools, perks, promotions, contacts, bookings, studio times, events, concerts, sponsorships, commercials, and more are guaranteed as you pursue said career with us. Click on the 'Apply Now' button to view our application form!
  4. A thread about the pursuit of fame, and all the trouble that it brings.
  5. NEWS • Entertainment Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 28th, 2022 - 7:00AM The rise and rise of the Dead End Brigade Art, Ben, and Jojo from the Dead End Brigade talk with the Daily about their new song, the process behind making it, their influences, as well as possible plans for the future. The Dead End Brigade, live at Stooges. Art on bass and vocals (left), Ben on drums (middle) and Jojo on guitar (right). - Courtesy of Art from the Dead End Brigade. The Dead End Brigade, one of Los Santos' fastest rising indie punk bands, has been making waves in the national punk scene as of recent. A few months back they concluded their tour to New York City and are now discussing plans for a possible future tour. Within Los Santos, they're often booked for grunge-themed bars such as Six Rounds and, prior to their accidental fire, Stooges. However, they've also been known to play venues in West Vinewood such as the Split Sides comedy-club. Art, the lead singer for the band, and Ben, the drummer, joined the Daily News for an exclusive interview. Mags, the bassist, could not attend the interview due to scheduling conflicts Jojo, the guitarist, took part in a one-on-one interview at a later time. "Me and Ben been tryna do something for a minute, we known each other for a long time and a couple years ago we started Dead End Brigade, it took a little minute before it started taking off though." Art shared with the Daily's Yunisa Delgadlo-Flores. "I'd say we started gaining some traction like half a year ago?" Ben also recounts one of their first gigs. "Round new years. We played that one show for an MC then went silent for a bit. Then that's when we started picking it back up, yeah." Like many other bands' beginnings, it wasn't instant success. Art briefly touched on their experience performing at one of Los Santos' many night clubs. "It was just a failure. Wasn't the venue for us. Happens though." "I met them after I caught up on their music— plus, they had been playing at the Community Center here in Vespucci." Jojo tells the Daily on how she came to be in the band. "I been playing myself for a while but I never could find a band to play in, DEB was looking for new members and I gladly joined up. And that's how the ship started to sail, dude. "I started playing guitar when I was fourteen. I was really frustrated with the whole system and what not, being stuck in a strict family or work for some a--holes." Jojo shared, telling the Daily how she used music as an escape from an oppressive household. "I have four brothers and three sisters, three of my brothers are incarcerated— my sisters are all doing whatever they are doing. Politics, doctors, you name, the whole sha-bang. I graduated in becoming a lawyer myself believe it or not, but I just don't like being stuck to something— you know? "I don't like work for some a--hole in a suit that tells me what I can and can't do." The band's style is varied, taking inspiration from a bunch of different sources. As Art described, "All our songs kinda sound different from one another too." This rings especially true when Art's solo career is taken account, where Art's much mellower solo performances contrasts heavily with the raging rock rampant at a Dead End Brigade show. The Dead End Brigade, live at Six Rounds. - Yunisa Delgado Flores. 22nd May 2022, 00:10AM, The energy behind the Dead End Brigade's live performances can be summed up as loud, violent and thrilling. The music shakes the walls, the vocals screech through the speakers, and the crowd can cause an earthquake. As is common in punk, the mosh pits are frequent at their concerts. "Yeah, I know people ain't really listening at our shows, they just wanna go crazy and have some fun.", Art tells the Daily. "We try to give them that." "I kinda envy it.", adds Ben. "We should write a song with no drums so I can go mosh for a couple minutes" The band just released their new song titled Taking the Cure. Art and Ben shares their process in creating the track and the rest of their songs. "I was just sitting in the studio and, again, the lyrics just kinda come." Art told the Daily. "I just have to work out a melody that fit em. It's usually me and Ben locked in a room and working something out. He work magic on the drums. "Sometimes it go in that order, other times it's the other way around" When asked about any future plans for tours, the noted their large fan-base over in Brazil. Ben immediately suggesting that they go to Brazil, to which Art said their next tour will be kept in the US. "Yeah, yeah, definitely gonna get a summer tour booked." Art shared. "We got some comments about Brazil but we probably gonna keep the next tour in the US, too." "I love those peeps out in Brazil, they got a whole different scene going on there" Joey talked about her experience with international fans. "We've have fans all over. Brazil, Europe, even f---ing Asia— like, Japan and all that. "We're also thinking to do a more international tour someday, but for now? We stick in the US. And I mean like— The UK, Europe, Asia, you name it, dude." Their next live performance is scheduled to be at the Six Rounds bar in Vespucci on the 3rd of June. Comments are enabled: Username: Comment:
  6. Goldie_Mack says: Aight, so you wanna be a Pimp huh? You think you got what it takes wear these clothes? Okay then.....The only one thing left for you to do now is pledge your allegiance to the Pimp Nation....Now you and the rest of you Hoodrat Wannabes, repeat after me!... *The Lyrics starts at 0:24. {The Pimp Pledge of Allegiance:} Kill a Hater, Win a Prize, Kill a Pimp, Yo Family Dies. Let it Rain, Let it Drip, Let a Pimp bust a Bitch in the Lip. Watch em cry, Watch em holla, After we're done watch them bring back Dollar$. Peace to the Pimps death to the dread, Lay Rose Pedals across my Death Bed. Let it Rain, Let it Flood, Let a Pimp paint a Hater in Blood. Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust, In Pimpin We Trust, In Haters We Bust. When i die show no pity, Bury me up in Pimp City. Lay my Pimp Hat across my chest, Let me die and lay to rest. And tell all my fellow Pimps i did my best, And may my soul possess the next. [Stops:] Goldie_Mack says: Yeaaa...Ain't no turning back now...You in this fo liiiife....Once a Pimp, always a Pimp, ain't no turning back....And to all y'all listening right now, this how we Pimps get down. *The song stops and Pimp Poetry begins to play. Track 1 Pimp Poetry Track 2 Sugar Sweet Track 3 Making Six Track 4 Punani Track 5 Sunny Monroe Track 6 Sunny Days Track 7 Sunny Beaches Track 8 Chillin In The Hood
  7. Your No.1 Hits Music Station 267FM (originally established back in 2016) is a Los Santos Radio that was founded by Phillip Jeichi of whom sadly passed away after 13 years of setting up the station. From the age of 22 and after the passing of his father, Connor Jeichi (Phillips Child) become the new Director and Head of Operations. The station itself has caught up with times, been re-branded and launched as 267FM (known for playing The Hottest Hits in Los Santos). Tune in to 267FM today (available on 267FM, 267 DAB, Smartphones and Online) Support The Station There are many ways you can support 267FM and keep it alive, see below for more information. Artists - Are you an Artist or a Record Label? If so, we'd love to hear directly from yourself. At no cost to you, we will play your music on-air to our listeners. Businesses - If you are a business and want to get more custom at your shop, maybe you want to promote an event, charity, website. Simply get in-touch with us today and from $5,000 a month you can get yourself 30 second advertisement played on-air (adverts are commonly played after 20 minutes or 6 songs). If this sounds like something you'd be interested in for your business, artists or yourself. COMMENTS Comments are enabled for individuals. Name: Your Name Comment: Your Comment
  8. Fashion meets Rock; The best outfit ideas to look like a rockstar By NINA GARAVANO Undoubtedly there has always been a link between fashion and music; one influences the other and vice versa, in a never-ending shift of trends. A lot of major fashion trends were born due to music, and it’s extremely important for musicians to keep a fresh and fashionable image. After all, fans support artists that they can feel identified with, their music, lyrics, and also their clothing aesthetic. We have asked local musicians what they think about this symbiotic relationship between fashion and music. Laura Vinadetti is one of the most talented and promising singers Los Santos has. She usually plays at pubs such as the Blue Lion, and after dropping from college she wants to follow her dreams of becoming a famous artist. She stated that "Image depends on the musician, the mood, the theme, the weather even. Some musicians love to dress trashy to prove a statement. Some are just very flashy, and some others just wear comfortable clothes and set new trends, like me." We asked the same question to Brad “lil” Hata, one of the most relevant DJs and pop artists this city has ever seen. This is what the author of “Out of the blue” hit said: "I, myself, being an artist, think appearance is very important in music. It sets new trends, allows people to express their interests within fashion through the different genres of music. The different outfits for each genre are so wide and allow people to express how wild or calm they want to be with fashion. It can also showcase an artist/performer more. 'What will Brad be wearing this time?' This overall makes it very important for artists to express these fashion eyes and gives them that look." Whether you are going to a concert or just want to look cool while hanging out with friends, we are going to show you some ideas to bring rock music to your style. Graphic print tees are a must-have, always combining them with black skinnies, or ripped jeans, finished with platforms. Or if you want to be more daring, a black or white latex skirt combined with boots will always give that sexy rock chick vibe. Whatever style you like the most, we are showing you the best outfits to make you rock! Black printed t-shirt ($700) - Black choker ($500) - Model: Alexis Faith White mini skirt ($800) - Black crop top ($500) - Black platforms ($1,000) - Model: Nina Garavano Black mini skirt ($800) - White sweater ($1,000) - Black boots ($1,200) - Model: Penelope Halcro Purple mini skirt ($900) - Black chain top ($1,000) - Pink choker ($500) - Model: Emma Bailey Denim jeans with flames ($600) - Black boots with flames ($800) - Studded black vest ($800) Model: Seo Moon Gray t-shirt ($500) - Denim shorts with fishnet stockings ($600) - Studded boots ($800) Model: Maria Panfilova Left: Leather jacket ($1,200) - white t-shirt ($600) - leather pants ($1,000) - Model: Brad Hata Right: Studded black vest ($800) - Ripped jeans ($600) - Model: Peyton Bradford Leather vest ($900) - Gray t-shirt ($500) - Black jeans ($700) - Model: Felix Brown > Comments are enabled Username: Comment:
  9. Meeting the face behind DOUX: A brief chat with Los Santos' biggest DJ Mr LeBeau performing at a function. (Source: Facebrowser) By ALLISON BERKOWITZ Los Santos, SA - If Los Santos is known around the world for anything other than it's tendency to produce stars, it's the city's vibrant nightlife and social scene. At the center of all these occasions, however, there's somebody keeping the rhythm of the night moving for partygoers on weekdays and weekends alike. DJs (shorthand for Disc Jockey) take the stage using equipment by the likes of Pioneer with their CDJ series of mixing boards to seamlessly stream hours of unrelated tracks together in a manner that feels as if they where on the same record to begin with. Matching the beats of songs and creating a smooth transition isn't all it takes to be a standout DJ, and nobody knows that better than Julian LeBeau, who is more commonly known by his stage name of DOUX, stylized as such. LeBeau, 30 hails from France and has taken the city by storm appearing at various events and inner-city clubs and putting on amazing varied shows. Getting to meet him was a rare pleasure as he is as busy as most would imagine. Entertainment is a lucrative field for many, be it management or performance or something related to both. DOUX cut a stylish and modern figure when he came to greet me with his equally stylish publicist in tow. Professional in his approach, but friendly enough to feel as if we'd bumped into each other at any other function as we greeted one another and got down to brass taxes about what he'd like to talk about. Deciding the locale wasn't relaxed enough and equally full of potential prying ears, we relocated. Sitting down at the aftermath of a dinner party held at the popular tourist and locally visited resort, Pacific Bluffs. We found ourselves in the cocktail lounge adjacent to the reception, there we got on the record for our readers and his fans alike. After getting a drink over for myself and Mr. LeBeaux and his assistant, we where ready to get startd. For the interview below I'll be referring to myself as AB and Mr. LeBeau as DX respectively. - AB: I'll be honest, I personally don't know a lot about you, and I'm sure some of our readers won't, so at first I was wondering if you could give us a brief overview of how you got into DJing, and any particular moment where you thought 'this is really going somewhere'? DX: Well, I started producing music at an early age back in France, which naturally led to me DJing as getting DJs to play your songs is hard. Why not just do it yourself? After a while I started getting more and more gigs. Plugging my music as much as I could and sure; the music got some attention, but the DJing and I guess my personality was the thing people where craving. AB: That's exactly it. I think personality is a big factor in successfully achieving wide acclaim in public facing fields like this. Was there anything you experienced growing up in France that really made you realize music was the career you was aiming for? DX: After years of success on the club scene in France, especially the riviera; I felt like I wanted to continue my career. It paid the bills and then some, so I thought why not stick with it instead of getting a regular job. I guess the lavish lifestyle didn't really hit until I moved here and started performing. e AB: So you've performed at clubs all over the city and I'm sure that as a prominent DJ you have one of the best overviews of 'the scene' right now. Would you say Los Santos' nightlife scene is healthy? DX: I think so, we got good competition between clubs and it really shows how venues that put thought and time into creating a quality experience will thrive. But alas, I do run my with my associates that focuses on just that. We currently own and operate four clubs in the city. AB: It makes sense that the management and business side of entertainment is something you'd move onto. Was establishing a business of that caliber a difficult task? DX: Well, it started with just one club in which a friend, Derya Akdeniz and I where fed up with the uh- how can I put this... "Machinery" which was prominent in the club scene at the time. Very little planning and very little heart. So we started up and opened The Hotline, and have grown since to own and manage three more clubs. Those being The Couer Noir, Dungeon Crawler and Bahama Mamas. The success of these places gave us the funding to hire more security, bartenders, and workers to lighten the workload a little for management. AB: There are quite a few DJs out there putting work in the city and on the scene in general. Is there a lot of competition between you all? DX: I think yes, in a way there is. But also there is an uhm, how would you call it? A "family" in a sense of local DJs. We learn from each other and we take care of each other. Of course, there are some outliers, people who want that fifteen minutes of fame and will try to roll over as many DJs as possible to get there. AB: What advice would you give to performers, musicians and DJs trying to get started? DX: First of all, get in touch with me. Wave Entertainment will give you gigs at the best clubs in the city and our DJs including myself will teach you everything you need to know when you're starting out. Other than that, be true to yourself and keep that hustle going. Remember that if you built it yourself, they'll come... no matter how long it takes. AB: Seeing as you're always meeting a lot of people and performing at a wide variety of events and shows. Do you ever switch up the genres you mix to suit the occasion? DX: Well, I have my own tracks and music that I love mixing because it's what I like. But I always try to keep it varied and interesting. I'll mix it up during an event as well, nothing's better than trying to meet every guest and listeners demands. Though it's impossible to please everyone in under two hours, which most gigs are. AB: Okay, one last question before we wrap up. This is a bit of a fun one. I know we'd all say we're the best in our respective fields, but who do you think would be the best DJ out there if you weren't around? DX: Hah, I can't answer that, I'm afraid. We've all got our strengths and weaknesses, but right now? The people I find hot on the scene are Lil Hata, Carl Kendrick, Mask, Ender and uhm, Ellusion. Which is a fitting name cause he's kinda lowkey these days. Oh, and DJ Oro, hands down, best Latin music DJ there is. - Our on-record conversation came to a close, and we exchanged farewells, to which I told Mr. LeBeau I'll surely see him at one of his future shows. It was exciting to meet someone so established in the scene. We're sure fans and curious readers alike will enjoy getting to know more about a well-known name on the nightlife scene. Do you think DOUX will remain at the top for a long time? What are your experiences on the dancefloor with him on the decks? Let us know in the comments below, we'd love to hear from you. DOUX announces many of his events on his public Facebrowser account. Be sure to check in on it if you're interested in finding out where he'll perform next. > Comments are enabled Username: Comment:
  10. Hi! Welcome to the FTP Events Mailing List. Majority of these events feature CARL KENDRICK. Carl is a multi instrument playing Artist and Award Winning DJ. By clicking "Follow" you will be automatically subscribed to future updates on this list To unsubscribe at any time, please click "Follow" again
  11. TML rappers share their stories and secrets. “Little Seoul girls go freaky”, RoadRunna claims. They grew up in the Ghetto, they share their vision of the world through their lyrics. Tonight Too Much Loyalty rappers, RoadRunna and Savino; and their manager, C-Note, share with us their stories and secrets. C-Note Can you tell us briefly about Too Much Loyalty? What makes it different from other labels? We specialize on that street soul, we not jus' rappin we tellin our real life stories, shit we've experienced and shit we've felt. The label was founded by my big homies, Lowcee and S-Loc. Rest in Paradice S-Loc doe, the label forever lives on through him. It's in the name, TML. Never bend, never fold, Too Much Loyalty. Moving on to your life experiences... Savino, want to tell us more about you? Shii... I grew up in School Yard, you feel me? On the Little Seoul side, you feel me? Twenty eight hunnid block, an all that. And in our hood, we've been had rappers, you know? And I grew up inspired by that, you feel me? Blueface, TC forty eight hunnid... Then we got our homies in Shoreline, that Yard-Line shit, fee-me? I mean... I grew up around rap, and I grew up listenin to the big homie from Sholine. Lowcee, he put me on after with Kickdoor but... that's another topic. I just plan on makin that grimey shit with my homie Lowcee though, you feel me? Yes Savino, I feel you… so Runna, how did you join TML? Well, I linked up with one of the homies, rest in peace to him of course. Big shoutout to S-Loc, Sher-Loc. He put me onto T-M-L, introduced me to C-Note, Lowcee, and everyone else who was on board. I pretty much just vibed with the whole label for real, just felt like home for me after spending my time with two other labels before, you dig? Other labels? What happened with them? It's crazy… Starting off my rap career, I was with Magnolia. But-. You know, sometimes things just don't work out how you think, so I had to go my own way. Ended up linking up with Kickdoor Records, thas where I ended up meeting S-Loc and Lowcee. Author’s note: Later that day we managed to contact SK DaGunMan, leader of Kickdoor Records. While he refused to be interviewed he stated: “Fuck them TML niggas. We gave them niggas the spotlight and they switched up, dhz” I bet Magnolia readers want to know more about that! Why did you decide to leave Magnolia? What didn't you like back then? I mean, I guess we just didn't see eye-to-eye on the direction of the music, you know? Back in the days, Magnolia was more of a pop, rhythm and blues type of label, they only really had a couple of real street rappers back in the day. Lil Locks, myself, we wasn't getting that much notoriety due to the urban side of the label not getting that much popularity. Could you be more specific in that? What makes your music different than Kenta, Logan or Count’em clay for example? What makes my music different? We actually talking about the authentic— Gutter… Street life. What happens when you live in Davis and Strawberry twenty-four seven. So, you are saying they aren’t authentic. Right, they aren’t. Moving on to Savino, what plans do you guys have for the future? I mean. We're not trying to be one of those... big companies, you feel me? We're a small little clique. And we are growin, I'm not gone lie... we are. But we're very selective about who we choose to sign to Too Much Loyalty, you know? So, you are trying to stay authentic, unlike Magnolia right? I mean. Magnolia is /authentic/, you feel me? But we've just come to specialize in two different genres. And we both understand that, you know? Savino, let me ask you a personal question now. Are you seeing someone… or still single? I assume rappers get a lot of attention, right? Yeah, that's true but you gotta play it safe, you know? Los Santos a grimey city. You never know who gonna set you up on Facebrowser to get your chain snatched. I see this one girl every now and then, but we keepin it casual, you feel me? I see, I see. What about you Runna? Nah, I ain't seeing anybody right now. My line is open to all the lovely thic ladies around Los Santos. I like white girls better… not gonna lie. Little Seoul girls go freaky tho. DISCOVER TOO MUCH LOYALTY MUSIC! > Comments are enabled Username: Comment:
  12. History South Central Los Santos has for a long time has boasted extensive talent in the regional genre of Hip Hop which has evolved over time to span all over the globe. In Los Santos, a unique expressive form of hip hop was created which was renowned as being ‘West Coast’ hip hop. Southside Records was born out of that necessity to allow artists in Los Santos a platform to display their art form and skillset. The genre has typically been dominated by gang affiliated individuals utilising the platform to represent themselves and the gangs they belong to. However, the art form is also expressive in the form of real-life struggles faced within the community and the detriment faced by gang violence. In 2020, a producer from Los Santos by the name of Eric ‘Droopy’ Dominguez gathered the necessary funding to establish Southside Records boasting a modest recording studio. Initially, the record label aimed to establish a platform of hip-hop artists however due to innovation within the genre – it is also open to other forms of Music not limited to Rap & Hip-Hop. Southside Records Southside records is currently operating within Los Santos and aims to provide its artists with the necessary tools, exposure and guidance to enhance their artform and to progress their careers. There are also talent scouts distributed across the city seeking the next big stars who can sign onto the record label. We offer a state of the art facility for artists to utilise to create their music whilst simultaneously boasting a vast creative management team to develop the music, market the music and arrange shows/bookings for the artists. Based near the heart of South Central Los Santos – the record label is looking to acquire various artists from ranging genres to help promote the Los Santos music industry. Contact Us We encourage individuals to send in their auditions whether it be in hip hop, R&B, Music, Rock and you can either email this to our head-office, or directly visit our studio within Cypress Flats, Los Santos to arrange an appointment for a live audition. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] (Forum PM)
  13. Various posters and flyers can be found around the city held by staples, tape and adhesive.
  14. Celebrate the end of 2020 on ULSA stage, starring DrillBill!
  15. I'll pop a couple to start it.
  16. Experienced female pianist and singer without musical instruments or equipment is looking for work on a live stage or bar. Call #1543776 if interested.
  17. DEMONZ Two Swedish DJ's are now in Los Santos! Coming fresh from the clubbing scene in Scandinavia, these maniac siblings are here to cause trouble! Their speciality being Bass House, they grill up some nasty heat! They do gigs small or big, from parties to big clubs and festivals. DJ ONI (Lukas) and DJ DIABLO (Leif) are not here to play around. They seek blood, the devilish blood on the dance floor! Are you interested in these two total nutjobs? For hiring, comment below or use this mail. We're waiting, we're always waiting... (CURRENTLY ON HIATUS DUE TO OOC REASONS)
  18. Matthew Seong Age: 21 [September 28th 1999] Hobbies: Money, Weed, Music, Lo-fi - hip-hop, food, horror movies & anime. Nicknames / Aliases: Matt, BOP, Seong. Gender: Male [Expelled and dismissed from ULSA upon assaulting and harming another student in self defense.] [Soundcloud] TAG - ALIASES Matthew Seong was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. His strict family was beset by poverty, which didn't help the alcoholic tendencies of his father. This led to an unfortunate pattern of verbal abuse from the father which even grew physical from time to time. Matthew's parents struggled to make ends meet, scraping by with dead-end jobs and bringing greater stress. At the young age of eight, Matthew's parents split up and his father decided to take what funds he had left in his savings to move in with his brother in America. The divorce, coupled with the immigration to a foreign land, made it a difficult transition for Matthew. He lost friends and gained nothing from it besides the thought of being the staple Asian kid. Moving to the city allowed his ambitions to grow, discovering a newfound love for hip-hop and various instrumentals of his favorite artists: J-Dilla, Samiyam, Flying Lotus, Tomppa-Beats, Etc.. It became his passion that brought him comfort in a country so far from his homeland, something to keep him away from the streets. He was highly interested in learning how to make music at a young age, exploring the various systems, technology, samplers, and mixers, let alone the famous SP-404 that every artist in the genre had in hand, constantly laying on his floor and listening to his favorite albums and mix tapes. He found his first job when he was sixteen years old, helping his father's drinking buddy "Mason" simply stack rebar and snagging a few hours on the weekends at the construction yard. Matthew was able to save up and buy his first SP-404 that stole a good five-hundred dollars from his pocket. Matthew dedicated himself to making music when he had the opportunity. Using the web, he researched the ins and outs of the programs from Fruity Loops to Ableton and started to learned how to sample, practicing what he could on his days off from school -- assuming he wasn't being pestered to go out to the bay with the very few friends he had, of course. A good few years kept slipping by, his grades slipping from time to time, averaging no higher than a B. He began to lose focus in school as he found himself getting into scuffles with other students when they didn't see eye to eye with his views or when he was sticking up for his so-called "Hip" friends that did share his love for street music and hip hop, usually getting into mischief or skipping classes to just smoke pot and make music with his friends, or at least what they thought was music, constantly getting into trouble in the streets with the law and getting expelled for days on end. Just barely scrapping by on through high-school. Matthew eventually finished high-school and left with fair grades, surprisingly. His friends moved on to greater things, such as starting their own businesses as young entrepreneurs or becoming humble mechanics, their love for hip-hop dying off and starting their own chapters. Matthew was left on his own, desperately scanning the web for anything he could take going forward. Finally, Matthew made his decision: he was going to delve into a higher education and enhance his skills in his passion. He applied to U.S.L.A and was thankfully accepted, majoring in music theory and electronic music production and got kicked out a few months later, falling into a pit, producing music ( signing into a label ) and pursuing a wronged route into drug-sales and more questionable acts. As to what happens from here is all through natural development and occurring events that happens inside K-Town & the surrounding areas.
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