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This video is so Courageous to me it is my good friend Jasmine Rosemary Schlafke and my sister of poetry please check it out!

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MY BIO

Sonia was raised in Santa Cruz , Ca 45 minutes south of the South Bay Area. APoet,writer, and music blogger. Her music ties first began when she was 18 years old working at BMG Music Distribution from 2001-2004 working with such artists' as Alicia Keys, Blu Cantrell and Usher.Promoting such projects as 8701 and Songs in A minor at BMG. In 2010, she was a contributing music editor for West Coast Magazine and introduced artists in her cutting edge articles.She cultivated her marketing and business skills which she has parlayed into her own music blog Music For Melancholywith it's inception in February of 2012. Sonia has interviewed and promoted local 831 artists but hopes to expand her roster of artists in all genres of music. Her goal is to become a sound engineer/producer and work in the film and music industry.

her musical influences are Sade, Tupac, John Lennon, Chris Martin, Kurt Cobain, Amy winehouse, Bob Marley ,Gina Rene'and Marvin Gaye.

SKYFALL

The Bond films franchise has chosen the artist to cover the 007 theme song and clearly a good one ADELE.
Good business call on the franchise and Rick Rubin and XL Entertainment this solidifies her placement in cinematic and music history. Adele whom I share a birthday with has sung from beyond her years I still for some crazy reason not bought 21 bought I did buy 19 the song that caught the strings of my soul was "Chasing Pavements" In where she declares " Should I give up/ Or just keep chasing pavements/ Even if it leads no where" I was going through a similar situation at the time but I chose to keep chasing pavement lol!
Adele has maintained her placement in the Billboards top 100  in the 4th slot since the release of her Sophmore album 21 with the release date of Feburary 4th, 2010 she has now surpassed Micheal Jackson's Thriller and with the release of Sky Fall it will open the ears and wallets of new fans. So to any artist up an coming you might want to ask Adele how to stay relevant, because I think and feel at the end of the day after all the party music fades we want to hear about whats real and she can clearly put that into effect. I will always be saddened that we did not get to hear a bond song from Miss Amy Winehouse she was approached to do so but her producer The ingenious Mark Ronson could not get her away from her distractions of drugs and alcohol. I feel her haunting contralto and her old soul earthiness would of been perfect for the bond song we will never hear what could of been. I really do love Adele and Amy Winehouse their Anglo Soul which the U.K. has always borrowed from the U.S. only to revise to their style and make it better! along with SADE and I wouldn't mind moving over there. I think they (london) pioneers and shifts music like no other country really has and these are artists that I feel a kinship with.
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Music For Melancholy

A new piece Music For Melancholy I Know I am a Woman of many ways, How do I explain myself without such trepidation,? God created me and exposed his revelation I at the Core of myself was born to do one thing, create one thing that makes the heart beat and the Soul sing. MUSIC it came to me at the age of 3 Marvin Gaye,SADÉ,The King Micheal not Presley music and it's been cou

rsing through my veins and it has never subsided until I decided to put one foot in front of the other. In life we regret the things we did do I dont.want to be the one to regret the things I didnt do and it was almost a dream deffered someone tried to deter my hearts calling because they knew I had fallen. I have Music.for Melancholy to cure your ails,to uplift you when you think you failed I know your soul because I have the same one Music to Mel and Call to call forth it is the language of My Alchemy thats who I am just ask anyone around my town. ~Music4Melancholy

IM WITH YOU

New Music equal new inspirations Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming out with their 11th studio album. This is very exciting " IM WITH YOU" but did they really leave no, this have left a lasting impression on the music scene since the 80's. Anthony Kiedis at the forefront as lyricist for RCHP theie sound was so secular they were architects of new sound it was a mix of George Clinton funk and the L.A. /westcoast punk rock that they molded into their own definitve sound . Brandons Death Song there sound has mellowed out from the Full throttle of Californication reminiscent of By the Way which by the way is my favorite album of theirs. You can almost tell where A. Kiedis is at with his mind, soul in spirit with the focal of his music with production of Rick Rubins of Beastie Boys fame and my idol producer. His lyricism throughout the years has reincarnates with the catalyst of his loyal band mates.     On another Note No Doubt has their newest single out " Settle Down" but what if we dont want to .   Groupie Love I was discovering new bands and discovered Group Love they sound between the U.K. Black Kids and Modest Mouse I really enjoyed their premiere video this is my latest review of this weeks music.

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Hello friends, family and followers of MUSIC4MELANCHOLY I really want to take the time out to thank you for continuing t support my blog. I really want to be representative of good music and art. I have more artists booked that I will be introducing on this site this summer. So please continue to support.
**UPDATE-I will be upgrading this site to add video so it's getting a makeover.
Thank You
Namaste~
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JUSTIN MELANCON ON THE RUN *****EXCLUSIVE

JUSTIN MELANCON ON THE RUN

By Sonia Raquel Limas for Music4Melancholy



Justin Melancon hailing from FT. Worth, Texas by way of Santa Cruz, CA. You can automatically feel the Cali vibe but his roots are truly Southern. I got to spend a friday afternoon at Jose Ave Park on a sunny June day to listen to a live jam session. It was beyond what I even pictured when he plays you can see the intent and feel the pulse of his music as he strums the chords, I was jamming along. One of the songs was Cali Dayz, Texas Sunsets and when he is in his zone he's going for it. Back home in Texas, country music has had a great influence on him and his sound. His music has been influenced by 311,Sublime, Eric Clapton, The Eagles cultivating his sound, which is raw and real, and it resonates in his lyrics. Justin ran into some legal trouble and had to serve a prison term in which upon he learned how to play the guitar " I would be on my bunk and play along to 311 and played along for hours until I got it." When he got out in 2003 he came out to Santa Cruz then drove down to L.A. " Yeah, I sold my car to a bunch of Australian kids bought a skate board and backpacked across country." He eventually ventured back to California where in Santa Cruz where he started going to Narcotic Anymous meetings he feel's his recovery is stronger out here in Santa Cruz. Justin has decided to put his music at the fore front " I feel 2012 is my year to show everyone, I know I am going to revive rock and roll." In Santa Cruz Justin started the band The Minions with John " Playz " Manley and Alex but he left the group to start his solo career. He has started another group called Life Sentence with Joshiah Kingsland. Life Sentence they make original beats and freestyle. This summer he’s in the studio working on his solo project he has a lot of material and I have personally heard a lot of the new freestyles and material. I hope the world is ready to hear his journey of wins, losses, and heartbreak. Justin’s music has had radio airplay and he has performed in Sonoma County in front of an audience of 15,000. He mainly promotes his music on You Tube “Yea, a lot of people promote on sound cloud, reverb nation, and band camp but I feel like I can connect and make equal impact with all of my fans which he calls “Lifers” on You Tube and make a direct impact.” I got a good sense he know who he is( in this moment) and he’s going for the glory. I have sought after Justin for many months now I first connected with him on Facebook back in October of 2011 but I had gone into treatment and lost contact but through a mutual friend I reconnected with him in June 2012. We got together to share music and experiences that are similar. And the music is what touches and makes the greatest impact music clearly runs in his veins and there's defianteley more to come.
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If you have any questions or comments on my featured artist you can contact me at Sonia4rmwestcoastmag@live.com
Or Justin Melancon at www.Facebook.com/LIFESENTENCE
Or You Tube

Krooked Fam

KROOKED FAM

Krooked Fam comprised of L.P., Logik the Saint, Menyo and Hec Dogg. Representing the 831 scene I had the pleasure of watching them perform at The  GO GREEN show at the Blue Lagoon a few weeks back, that is where I asked L.P. to link up for an interview. We met up on a friday evening and it was more than just an interview I had such a great time laughing they had alot of good stories about music and just kicking it stories but at the root of all of it they are serious about their music, and when each member spoke you could hear the passion for their art and craft. Menyo and L.P. started rapping in the late 90's early 00's recording originally with another group but started Krooked Fam with Hec Dogg and the youngest member Logik the Saint.

    They're influences are pure west coast classics such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Tech 9, N.W. A., and Ice Cube. " I always looked up to my brother in life ( Menyo) to whatever he was listening to he could of been listening to country and I would be making country gangster rap you know what I mean?." -L.P.
The humbleness of the group is felt when you speak to them " You know it's a beautiful thing when you can make your music, " We get down with who ever's willing to get down with us." -L.P. These guys are talented, funny, and have t.v./movie star good looks which is featured in the newly released Chris Rene' video for his single Young Homie. They have performed in numerous venues The Catalyst, Blue Lagoon and several clubs in the bay area Morgan Hill and Gilroy etc.
      
          Their current project is a mixtape which will be released soon Krooked Family Buisness. 2012 is the year for them to focus on their music and get several projects out a new website site for Krooked Fam hopefully more collaborations and clothing line. I also had the pleasure of seeing their music video shot for their single " Just Go" here in Santa Cruz, California it was show on west cliff against the back drop off the ocean close family and friends came out to support and it was a good moment for the group.I feel alot of great things for them in the future and I endorse their music if you would like to further get to know my featured artists check them out on Facebook, Krooked Fam You Tube channel, Reverbnation for further questions you can contact me here at Music4Melancholy or Sonia4rmwestcoastmag@live.com

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This is a piece by my dear friend and fellow artist Tim Olimpio SAVANT

your beliefs shape your character, we pursue things we believe will give us pleasure,stability,or peace of mind. and what we choose to pursue others will judge us on. look at how we judge drug addicts, prostitutes, or criminals. it is in ignorance that we take things that are quick fixes that will hurt us or others later. yet in times of desperation or pain we can lose the will to resist the thing...s we know are bad decisions. its difficult, but not impossible to see beyond the hardship. you must visualize where you want to be. then do what it takes to get there. that is where you will get your strength and your faith. you must believe it will get better. you must believe a little bit of disipline to endure discomfort will allow you freedom in you future. because with bad decisions come bad consiquences. wheather its jail, a broken relationship, or loss of money to name just a few examples.there is always two doors to choose from, yet some can only see one. something in there upbringing produced a fog or some type of brain-washing, taboo cultural beliefs or even depression can lead to a weak morale. wheather we are taught this or learned this on our own doesnt matter. i share my thoughts because i'm grateful to those who share w me and saved me alot more troubles in my life. knowledge is free yet has been an extremely valuable toolin my life only parralled by my heart. when i use those two tools together i feel the strongest. if you took the time to read this you too are a knowledge seeker and i encourage you to continue so you can feel what i feel. its a beautiful thing. no matter how bad it gets i can still see the light. let your beliefs in believing mold you into exactly what you want. peace.

 

all words Licensed and Transcribed to Tim Olimpio 2012

Savant

A name can have many meanings and Savant aka Seven DS
Tim Olimpio has a story to tell with his debut album " Against The Grain"
is Autobiographical. Savant will tell you a story from beginning to end of his triumphs, struggles, wins, and losses-he has a message.

I first met my featured artist in 2005 is when the 1st passions of his music began
" My Story" he first recorded when he was 18 years old. " My Story" hold significance for me because I heard his drive, his hunger over the hook and in between the breaks of the beat. I heard his raw style and and most of all his drive.
It reminded me of Wu-Tangs 32 Chambers east coast at it's finest. That is quite a complement to a up n coming artist in his blossoming.

Savant aka Seven DS representing 831 Hip -Hop. His artistic influences were DMX and Sade' " really anyone with a message." Savant has a story latent in his debut album. With the encoragement of his friend KCAZ of the group the Gouda Gang " he forced him to rap." so his confidence built over time and he eventually found his voice his stance strong in the music game. They started to collaborate then it became a friendly competetion. His style is very real, raw and reminiscent of hip hop circa 80s with a tinge of east coast.


His music has been played on Local radio station KDON 102.5, he has also collaborated with Lady Ile and up and coming female MC produced by DJ fRESH, on the song " Victum" feat Lady Ile and C.A.H.M. odd the debut album

His music is autobiographical to exposing the other side of Santa Cruz " Most people think this is where the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is and the beaches are, but there's a grimy side that need's to be exposed and I feel, I am showing that beginning to end with my music." It's like telling the dialougue from a movie. Savant n; ( a man of learning.) I have seen all these experiences he's been through because in his Music knowledge

Savant is an accomplished up and coming artist inhis own right he is a hip hop artist but also a recording egineer so this diversifys his talent as a musician to have dual talent.

The songs I reviewed were " Be So Strong" and " Stomache" which are tracks off of " Against the Grain."

• Stomache it starts off as a opus to be hungry literally and metophorically being hungry looking for food but food for thought.
  He exposes where he was living and the lenghts he would go to feed his stomache. This is what alot of people can relate to because of the hard times we are facing he just adressing the forgone conclusion.
  
  Be So Strong
  this song is one to laser into you about being strong when it's the only option this one struck a chord with me and has helped me through.
  
  You can find Savant AKA Seven DS
  www.savant7.bandcamp.com
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  against the grain, by savant

  savant7.bandcamp.com

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PHIL ATKINSON IN FAMOUS BAND

Infamous aka. Blue Eyes Phil Atkinson

is one of the Primary artists on the forefront of the 831 music scene. Promoting local hip-hop shows but cultivating himself into an artist you out there need to pay attention to. he is a Game changer. Phil has been promoting several local shows in the 831 S.C. at such venues as Blue Lagoon, Catalyst, The Civic of Santa Cruz. in his stomping grounds and what has cultivated his " Golden State " sound and it is Gold. Phil s music and formative years started here when he was a kid he would sing looking at Micheal Jackson. as his early teens he started rapping and purchased his first beat machine started making beats creating music with his friend Chris Rene' creating beats and rhymes from scratch no sampling over kill which is so prevalent and standard in music these days.

Phil took time off and moved from his hometown of Santa Cruz to Portland, Oregon to pursue a semi-football career. "I wasn't doing music at the time." but an injured ankle put him out of commission when moved back to Santa Cruz that's when his desire for for music started back up again.

He started practicing guitar for 2 1/2 years ago ( acoustic) and playing the piano a year and a half ago and experimenting with Garage Band making beats, making beats from scratch and not sampling. Infamous band with Phil at the forefront Ryan Schofield-MC, Larry Brooks-Drummer, Eric Opie-Bass Player, Dan Beasley-Lead Guitar. What he would What he would like to see is his to produce his music and transpose his music yo a live band backing which innovative. His new projects and songs I got to have the pleasure of seeing live Phil was a performer at The Chris Rene' Homecoming concert and he performed " My Mustang" " you know that has always been my favorite car, it's the poor mans Ferrari ." I was in the audience dancing to it and it sparked my interest to ask Phil to be my first featured artist.

When speaking to him about his music you can see the true passion he has for it he is making 2012 the year to focus on his music solely.

Phils aspirations are to perform on a world wide platform and out reach to as many fans. I see this for him with drive he lights up when speaking about his music his dreams will materialize for him.

The songs I chose to review are " Golden State" and " Love Song"

Golden State is Phil paying homage to his home state stating he is from Cali " SC" to be matter of fact. This is a song when your gonna invite your friends for a party and bbq and chill out to the Santa Cruz breeze.

Love Song- Was one phil referred me to it is truly original I see the skill of his artistry and I love this song.

The songs I chose to review are " Golden State" and " Love Song"

Golden State is Phil paying homage to his home state stating he is from Cali " SC" to be matter of fact. This is a song when your gonna invite your friends for a party and bbq and chill out to the Santa Cruz breeze.

Love Song- Was one phil referred me to it is truly original I see the skill of his artistry and I love this song.

You can find his music and check him out on Reverbnation

You Tube Phil Atkinson4

Twitter Phil Atkinson 4

Come check Phil and Infamous band out at Blue Lagoon March 16th, 2012 doors open at

Stayed Tuned..... for exclusive interviews and reviews.


Namaste~SRL 2012