Drum ‘n’ Bass
Techno
Asher Roth
Asher Paul Roth (born August 11, 1985), is an American hip hop recording artist from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Roth is perhaps best known for his debut single "I Love College". He released his debut studio album Asleep in the Bread Aisle, on April 20, 2009, under Universal Motown, SRC and Schoolboy Records; the latter of which was launched by Roth's former manager Scooter Braun. Roth later left Schoolboy Records in late 2012, due to creative differences with Braun. In 2013, Roth signed with indie record label Federal Prism, under which he is set to release his second studio album, RetroHash. Life and career 1985-2007: Early life and career beginnings Asher Roth was born and raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, a small town about 20 miles (30 km) northeast of Philadelphia.[1][2] His mother, Elizabeth (née McConnell), is a yoga instructor, and his father, David Roth, is the executive director of a design firm.[3][4][5][6] He attended Pennsbury High School. 2013-present: RetroHash Influences
Beatboxing 101 - BEAT NYC
Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, and the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments. The term beatboxing is sometimes used to refer to vocal percussion in general. B.E.A.T.’s mission is to transform the lives of youth in under-served areas through engaging, exciting and culturally relevant music, dance and writing programs which include beatboxing, B-boying/B-girling (breakdance), music production/composition, and creative writing. By engaging, challenging and teaching students in our programs through music, writing and dance, B.E.A.T. aims to help mold a new generation of leaders and creative thinkers who themselves will inspire and impact the generations to follow. Here's a video from the Beatbox Battle World Championship 2012.
Dance Music Fact Files
House
Electronic Dance Music
Of Monsters and Men
Of Monsters and Men is a winner of the 2013 European Border Breakers Awards. History[edit] Formation and early work (2009–2010)[edit] Of Monsters and Men performing in October, 2011. The band's origins began in 2009 when Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir decided to add to her solo project, Songbird. Following Músiktilraunir, the quartet added two more members, Árni (accordion/keys, backing vocals) and Kristján (bass, backing vocals), and continued to tour venues in Iceland and work on new songs.[7] They were invited to perform at the 2010 Iceland Airwaves festival, and it is there that the Seattle-based radio station KEXP recorded the band performing "Little Talks" from a living room session.[8] My Head Is an Animal (2011–present)[edit] The band signed with Record Records in February 2011 for the release of their debut album in Iceland.[9] In March 2011 they went to Studio Sýrland in Reykjavík to record their debut album. Band members[edit] Discography[edit] Studio albums[edit] Live albums[edit]
Listen to this Year 8!
Get Going with Dance eJay
