5 Things to Consider when booking a Studio

If you are an Artiste, upcoming or established you would have been in a Studio at least once or considered Booking Studio Time. If you are an upcoming artiste and is not quite sure about Booking a studio for your latest project, here are a few tips below:

1. Pick the right type of Studio that is beneficial to your Project: Not all Studios will fit all talents. It is important to note that not all Studios will do every genre of music. There are certain Studios in Jamaica that only do Reggae and Dancehall. Be sure to do your research and pick the one that suits your needs.

2. Meet the Engineer: Engineers are a dime a dozen! It is important to meet with the engineer to see if he/she is the right fit. Remember that you will be working with this person and it is important that you are comfortable as they will be tapping into your creativity and ability to produce quality music. Ensure that they are a reputable person and have been in the industry for some time and have experience working with different individuals.

3. Get the Best Price: Cheaper is not always better! Get a studio with a rate you are comfortable paying. It makes no sense booking a Studio with a cheap rate that has below than average equipment. The most important thing to think about is your career. Nobody wants to have a muddy track.

4. Come to your Session on Time: Time is something that can never be re-gained, if you are serious about your career you will always at least try to be on time. There is an old saying with something to the effect that "Artiste's are free spirits and will show up when they want" . My take... show up late and wait until the other person who came for their time is finished. Be respectful and show up for the time you booked. In the event that you will be late .. call in advance.

5. Do not Leave your Masters in the Studio: Do not depend on the Studio to store them for you once projects are completed. The Master is the “tracked out” Data files that can be further edited or remixed. The value of your project is usually in the physical ownership of your Masters.

These tips are sure to help your next Studio Session be smooth

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Journey Of A Young Warrior Drops Today on iTunes

The much anticipated EP for Reggae Sensation Tydal is now available on iTunes for Purchase. The 7 Track Ep features the popular song " Silent Warrior" which has been receiving positive feedback both locally and internationally and also songs like " Tears Like Mine" and "Street Life".

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Singer Omari Banks takes the Music Industry by Storm

FORMER West Indies cricketer Omari Banks has his sights set on scoring in music circles with his latest single Jehovah Message.

It is the follow-up to Unafraid, a song that did well in his country, Anguilla, and the Eastern Caribbean.

"Jehovah Message is about focusing on what matters. As I transitioned from cricket to music a couple years ago, I started to grow my hair and I got some push back about that," he said. "People were used to seeing me with waves in my hair, so as my hair grew some people would whisper and have something to say; but the bigger picture, I'm more than my hair."

Jehovah Message was recorded in Jamaica at the studio of Steven Stanley who also engineered and mixed the track. Saxophonist Dean Fraser, drummer Sly Dunbar, bassist Glen Browne, keyboardist Robbie Lyn and percussionist Denver Smith played on the song with backing vocals by Junior Jazz and Lateef Banks (Omari's cousin).

Banks is the son of Anguillan recording artiste Bankie Banks, one of the best known musicians in the Eastern Caribbean.

The younger Banks excelled at cricket for the Leeward Islands and the West Indies, but said a music career was inevitable.

"I grew up with and around my father and all of his musical friends, so I certainly saw music as something that I could do professionally," he said. "I started out in talent shows when I was four or five years old, and even had a chance to go on stage with my dad on some shows in Italy, so definitely that planted a seed."

Banks senior has also recorded in Jamaica and is close friends with Stephen 'Cat' Coore of Third World, Benjy Myaz and Junior Jazz.

An all-rounder, Omari Banks retired from professional cricket three years ago with solid returns at the first-class and Test levels.

With sports out of the way, he has more time for performing and recording.

"Even as I travelled and played cricket, I always continued to play my guitar and sing when the occasion presented itself, but especially in 2009 and 2010 I really wanted to go deeper in my guitar," he explained. "I'm a vocalist, but I'm also really passionate about the guitar, and anything that you want to do at a high level you have to immerse yourself in it."

Banks made his recording debut in 2011 with the reggae-flavoured Move On, which is also the title of his debut album, released in 2012.

Banks gained some traction regionally last year when his first video, Unafraid, topped cable station Tempo's Cross Caribbean Countdown for several weeks.

He recently signed a distribution deal with Red Bullet Records in The Netherlands to release Unafraid in Europe. He plans to release the song in the United States during the summer.

Our Green Screen Room Studio

Master One Productions has one of the biggest and more affordable Green Screen Studios in Kingston. Once you step into the Studio you feel like you have been transported on set of one of Hollywood's popular sets. The large room enables you to move around comfortably without feeling cramped and the fresh air of our a.c will keep with cool and calm and in high spirits to record your latest projects.

A Few House Rules

1) Bookings must be done 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.

2) This is a no smoking facility so there is no smoking in the room.

3) All users are expected to sign a contract which serves as a mutual understanding of what is expected of you.

4) A 50% Deposit is required at Booking.

Recommendations

1) We recommend that you show up the time you book ... earlier than later.

2) Read your Contract thoroughly

3) Be ready to work!

1 Hour $3,500 JMD

2 HRS $3,000 JMD

3 HRS , $2,750 PER HR

1/2 DAY ( 8HRS) $20,000 JMD

FULL DAY ( 16 HRS) $36,000 JMD

Please see below for our latest Specials. Please call us at 876-632-3743 

or e-mail masteronemusic@gmail.com to book your spot

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Journey Of A Young Warrior : Pt 2

On February 24 ,2014 . Friends , Family and Music Enthusiasts and Media came out to support Journey of a Young Warrior, the Official EP Launch for Tydal. See below for more pictures from the event. If you weren't there , you missed a great show.

*Images are the Property of Master One Productions*

Photo Credits : Nickita Thomas

Highlights from "Journey Of A Young Warrior", Tydal's Ep Launch PT 1

THE evening showers didn't dampen the proceedings at the launch of reggae artiste Tydal's EP entitled Journey of a Young Warrior at Red Bones Blues Café in St Andrew, on Tuesday evening.

Despite a late start, the moderate-sized gathering was treated to offerings from the singjay's growing catalogue of songs as well as performances from the Penthouse stable of acts.

"The seven-track EP is all about consolidating a couple of my new tracks. I haven't been flooding the market with songs, so we decided to do it professionally and the idea for the EP came about. The finished product is good; I just hope the fans will give it a listening ear," said Tydal, whose given name is Navardo Graham.

Journey of a Young Warrior features production work from his management company Master One Productions, Penthouse Records, Europe-based House of Riddims and Sweat Box Productions. It is being distributed by Master One Productions and VPAL Music.

Tracks include Tears like Mine, Street Life, Coward, Draw the Line and Silent Warrior.

Guest performers for the evening included Sophia Squire, Shuga, Dalton Harris, D Major, and Exco Levi.

Article: Kevin Jackson
Photo Credits: Nickita Thomas

*Images are the Property of Master One Productions*