Me (Lead Vocals, Drums, Bass Licks, MC, Writing)
Maria (Concept, Direction and Background Vocals)
Mariaelena (Hand Claps and Moans)
Madi (Production)
Ria (Background Vocals)
and DJ Rimarkable (Selector and Sound Effects)
LIVE PERFORMANCES: THE RIMARKABLES
Influences
The Holy Spirit, my ancestors, specifically I Yansa, Mi Abuelas Anjela y Bernice, You, water, LOVE, trains (as in choo-choo), city life, farm living, my past, my future, my preSENCE, H.O.B. (we RUN this!), best friends, lovers, my mother, childhood, food, hunger, Be-bop, desire, Brazil and babies.
TRUE! --nervous --very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? - Edgar Allan Poe
Redefining the word "remix", Mariaelena "RiRi" Garcia is a renaissance woman indeed. A vocalist, lyricist, drummer, producer and DJ, Ms. Garcia’s multi-talents have taken her to many stages. Working as a professional DJ since 1997, she has played for thousands at such places as the legendary Nectarine Ballroom (now called The Necto) in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the 2006 San Francisco Pride Festival. She also has held several residencies in SF Bay area nightclubs and events. Truly mastering the technique of "Reading the Crowd", earning the moniker, "Rimarkable", her style can range from everything to Northern Soul, New Wave, Deep House, Grime and even Polka! "If it’s got a beat, I WILL make you dance", she says.
As a certified "Beat Junkie", Ms. Garcia, a self-taught-drummer, mentored by some of the industries finest, is the current "drummer-on hiatus" in the Detroit-based, underground Punk Rock band, "Retard Floor-Hockey". With a background in funk and rock drumming styles, she is presently in the classroom, studying jazz technique.
With the return of the industry’s demand for multi-faceted artists, Ms. Garcia also takes on the roll of producer for her own work as well as for others. She is presently working with the likes of hip-hop artists, Invincible (EMERgence/PPP) on a remix project, Aima (Mamaz), as well as produced original music for comedienne Micia Mosely’s one-woman production, “Where My Girls At?”, and for the one-man stage production, “Children of the Last Days”, a work in progress by the multi-dimensional artist, Thandiwe Thomas.
Although, this daughter of a classical trained pianist’s very first exposure to music was classical, she has developed appreciation for all genres of music, but specific love for the sultriness of soul, the fire in funk and the freedom of house music, all being derivatives of gospel music. As a true child of the "chuuch", this is apparent in her vocals. The former lead singer of the funk sensational, Detroit-based, Soul Power Experience Unlimited Band, brought all genre’s together for her 2007 self produced project, "This Too Shall Pass" on her label, shared with the soul artist Soul Nubian, Brwn and Beig. Ri Ri has lent her vocals to the inaugural release of Gregory Del Piero’s “I Love You More” on Del/Raisani Records, "In the Churches", which became a top 5 hit on European dance charts and an underground house classic. She has an upcoming Westside Kings project and has had dozens of released house music projects where she is non-credited as vocalist.
Ri Ri Garcia’s stunning debut recording, “This Too Shall Pass” proved to be a classic. It featured the underground smash hit single, "Get In" and melds hip-hop, soul, house, gospel and jazz. Modeling true artistry, her upcoming Late Fall 2008 release, “Ask and Ye Shall Receive”, features 15-plus tracks of a melting pot of Electro Soul, House, Disco and Funk.
Keep watching for this, take-no-prisoners female artist, making her mark. "I sing because I’m free. I select the tracks to satisfy your feet and your soul. I drum because I have to. I speak words in rhythm because it is the right thing to do. You listen because it sounds nice. I was recently searching for my heart. I realized it hadn’t left. Everything was found in you, my reflection. Music brought us together...Let’s dance."
deraj the scatterbrain got yo back again with another dope ass project "deraj the scatterbrain's mixtape" is out now!!!! click here for free download http://sharebee.com/5c7bbdd6 plus Download free "JUDGEMENT PROOF" (revised) here http://sharebee.com/efc4a96c 24 banging tracks all the way threw...produced by asop (living legends) , elusive , adept , xcallibur , greentooth , don pro and soooo much more...this album is truly a needle in a haystack... IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY, THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD.. ENJOY...
Jordan Rivera is back this time with legendary UK singer Spoonface (faada.co.uk). The voice of Number one selling Black Legend and club anthem 'Hey Girl'. Black Legend's "You See the Trouble with Me" reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart selling several million worldwide. Many recognise Spoonface's contribution to the sound of Ukfunky with the classic dancefloor hit 'Hey Girl' With a host of collaborations from Drum and Bass maestro High Contrast to Reggae Legend Janet Kay, his current efforts have kept him at the top of the club charts with tracks like Wunna Be (Christain Marchi remix) and Here For You (Time srl). This track is called 'Keep on Holding'. It's an inspirational house record aiming to provide some upliftment in these 'crazy time's'. Remixes by Jesse Voorn (Dance4Life), Firebeatz (Spinnin/Big&Dirty), John Jacobsen & Anzwer (Pacha Ibiza Residents) Nino Anthony (Portamento/Subliminal), TYNY & Jeremus (Full Throttle Rec.), Amir Barbell (FSM), Jodee Kitch (FSM) and Norty Cotto (Naughty Boy Music/Henry Street Music) Have already become a triumphant hit on myspace!"
hi, how are you doing? i wanted to stop by your page and let you know what has been going on in my life.....the new album i just finished with charlie sexton in austin is available for pre-sale by clicking the banner at the top of my page.....i just did a show in chicago and now i am in wisconsin and then to the south east.....lots of great things are happening.....we just shot a new video in nashville, it is the single from the album .......hope you will check out both.....here is the link to the video....let me know what you think about it if you get a chance to watch it.....
hi, how are you doing? i wanted to stop by your page and let you know what has been going on in my life.....the new album i just finished with charlie sexton in austin is available for pre-sale by clicking the banner at the top of my page.....i just got back from a show in dallas and i am heading to chicago for a show in 2 days....lots of great things are happening.....we just shot a new video in nashville, it is the single from the album .......hope you will check out both.....here is the link to the video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmBK1Ax1K68
Beauty Call…………………… I nicknamed her my beauty call cause she'd do it all from the rolling of my els to the midnight calls with all my issues I be her tissue when she chooses to rain down on me calmly I warm the sheets And how we talk things into existence the family that prays together wishes themselves out of conditions that's felt ever so vicious while some fantasize, I realize the beauty I have e'rytime I try to disguise she reflects why all my doings are few and ever so chosen frozen is ruined when you think of the night capped movements do I ring her? or simply bring her my words of wisdom processed and extended by a hug and some friendship my beauty call truly y'all could never understand the transitioning of what it is to grow into a man flow and not expand and for sure I do my damn thing can we all get along to our own beauty calls....
You are officially Tied to the M.O.B. Consider ya'self a MajaThreat. Chanj.....M.O.B.Tied MajaThreat
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So after a ton of work and a lot of sleepless nights, my second album "God is in the City" (no it's not a religious album) ;) is finally out. Since you and I are friends, I wanted to invite you to listen to it on my page.
Once you've listened, let me know if you like it, and let's chat a little, no? It's definitely been a while and I'd like to know what you've been up to!
Oh and I almost forgot. You can get a FREE MP3 from the album for simply signing up to my mailing list on my page!
Hope to talk to you soon!
Best,
Nicholas Howard Belief & Hustle Records
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