The Beautiful Landscapes Of Our Lush Country, Deep Melodic Soulful Sounds that both inspire and bring emotion to the surface & musicians who take the time to produce music that they really feel!!
Also:
Dorian Concept, Flying Lotus, Wajeed, J Dilla (RIP), Karriem Riggins, Sa-Ra, Steve Spacek, Harmonic 313, Heralds Of Change, Oddisee, Hudson Mohawke, Mike Slott, Exile, Cinematic Orchestra, Foreign Exchange, Taay, Freddie Cruger, Forss, Vintage Toys, Boards Of Canada, Early Dj Shadow, Rhian Sheehan, Module, Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, Prefuse 73, Madlib... And all the rest but who really looks at these anyway now eh, did you?
Benny Tones is a Wellington based producer, DJ and Audio Engineer.He is the official Sound Tech for future soul band Electric Wire Hustle and has also set up his own professional audio engineering facility in Wellington - Organik Muzik Workz – ww.omw.co.nz where he has recorded and engineered for artists such as Pacific Heights, Solaa, Julien Dyne, Iva Lamkum, Harbour City Electric, Module and of course Electric Wire Hustle among others.
Benny’s solo album ‘Chrysalis’ will be released on Every Waking Hour Records in NZ in May 2010 . It s the product of 4 and a half years work and serves as Benny’s reintroduction to the world as a producer and beat maker. The album features a diverse host of vocal and instrumental collaborators including Electric Wire Hustle’s Mara TK, Taay Ninh and Myele Manznaza, Fat Freddy's front man Joe Dukie, Shapeshifter’s Devin Abrams & Sam Trevethick, Rio Hemopo, Isaac Aesili, LA’s Shihan The Poet, Adi Dick and many more.
Benny’s exquisite production is the result of hundreds of hours clocked up in the studio over the years and perhaps an upbringing in an environmentally conscious commune in the beautiful Golden Bay area of of New Zealand.
It was a natural progression from Djing that led him to start producing his own beats in 2002. He also moved to Wellington in 2002 to immerse himself in the scene and to learn as much as he could about audio production and the music industry.
He participated in 2 short audio courses but is largely self taught. In 2008 he set up OMW and has quickly built up a reputation as one of Wellington’s best Audio Engineering facilities.
Benny Tone’s 12” EP will be released through Wonderful Noise Records Japan in April and the full length album will be available in New Zealand through Every Waking Hour Records May 2010.
Hey Benny Tones I was just stopping by to say thanks for the myspace friendship, and more importantly for staying true to yourself. Feel free to drop me a line anytime and ill do my best to REALLY get back to you.
By the way, my BLACK & WHITE MIXTAPE is finally done and ready for free download so check it out (I repeat- its free).
I just wanted to let you know I'm not on myspace anymore these days so if you like my work and still want to keep updated you can join my facebook fan page here:
Waddup Benny, second mix in one week, this time for the incredible moovmnt crew. And check my La Mixette Mix for musique large if you don't have it. cheerio, Paul
Bonjour Benny Thanks for the friendly add really appreciate your good sound and music Best wishes from France (Follow me on twitter.com/pascal95 ) Pascal
yo bro, yeah man, i did get you mixed up. sent message to wrong person hahaha...for sure i'll be keen to do someting on ya beats. let me know when you need it and i'll hook up with you. saweeeeeeeeeet
MY MAN Benny Tone Tones - howsit my bro? long time no talky talky. heard the track you did for OG...ooooo-eeeeeeee....very sweet my bro. love your work. hope to see you soon up there. pasifka alofas to you bro