BRAND NEW DANCEHALL SOCA SINGLE:

“DING DING” by (yours truly) MISTA VYBE!!!

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DING DING by MISTA VYBE by Mista Vybe

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Okay, so for those of you MISSED the memo, let me get you up to speed!

I’ve been working on a SLAMMIN’ new Dancehall Soca single called “Ding Ding” (OFFICIAL RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY!), and for this very special song, your boy Mista Vybe managed to bring together some of the most talented people from ALL OVER THE GLOBE for this one special project, which, I have to say, came out AMAZING!

I know what you’re dying to know right now… Who are members of my multi-talented DREAM TEAM? Well wait no longer… the full roll call of my ALL STAR DREAM TREAM for this project is all available on MISTAVYBEWORLD.COM – just READ THE FULL BLOG POST!

Here’s the full list of contributors to my upcoming single “Ding Ding”:

My buddy Jester (AKA “North America’s Most Versatile DJ”) from Toronto, Canada PRODUCED the track. Shout out to Jes for sparking the idea that turned out to be one of the most FUN joints I’ve worked on for a while!

The homie Doc Jones HD added a special bounce to the project as CO-PRODUCER, and laid down some WICKED drums and percussion on the track! Thanks dude! *chest slap*

Shout out to the Torontonian keyboard wizard with the Filipino swag… my homie De La Vega, who blessed us with some ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING on “Ding Ding”. Dude – now you’re officially Dancehall Soca! Gwan bredrin! LMAO!!!

MIXING and MASTERING was done by my musical “brother from another mother” – Madman Johann of Madmen Productions! Thanks for everything YoYo… WICKED job on the final master!

Special shout out to the homie Dolla Cham and the whole RiddimStream.com crew who have partnered with my team to work this record. Speaking of which, if you’re a DJ and you’re reading this, I hope you’re signed up for the RIDDIMSTREAM MAILING LIST, cause we’ve got something SPECIAL going down TODAY (Tuesday, November 9th, 2010) for ALL DJS … So if you’re a DJ, or affiliated with a RADIO STATION, CLUB, EVENT PROMOTER, etc., then LINK UP with my boy DOLLA and his team NOW. MADDDD TINGS about to happen! Riddimstream to di world!!! ;-)

Last but by NO means least… special love goes out to my amazing manager, Joanne Marcano of The Marcano Management Group, who helped put all this together! Love ya Jo! LET’S GET IT!!!

Oh, and did I mention I wrote the lyrics and melody, performed ALL the vocals on the track AND did the vocal arrangement too?

Okay – enough talk… stay tuned to MistaVybeWorld.com and keep checking my Twitter and my Fan Page for the NEW SINGLE “DING DING” – DROPPING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10TH, 2010!!!

Blessings. Mista Vybe OUTTT!!!

For those of you haven’t been paying attention to my Twitter and Facebook updates, I’M IN TORONTO NOW!!! Yup, I flew in last week – just in time for my buddy Jester‘s big Birthday bash (Get Smashed), which turned out to be a MAJOR success (Check out the pics over at GetSmashedOnline.com). Helping Jester (and our manager Joanne) get ready for Get Smashed was really fun and luckily for you guys I caught all our hilarious moments on video! Sooo… what are you waiting for? Check out the FULL BLOG POST to WATCH MY NEW YOUTUBE VLOG!!!

Big up to my peeps Doc JonesHD, Mr. Slaughter, @akaChynnaBrown and Simone, and of course, special Birthday wishes to Jester and my cuz Joanne. Make sure and look out for all those names in the video lol. Talk about fun times!

Alright, well here’s the video you’ve been waiting for… Check out my NEW YOUTUBE VLOG:  GET SMASHED (TORONTO) – Behind The Scenes! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL and COMMENT ON THE VIDEO!!!

Mista Vybe OUTTT!!!

I know exactly what you’ve been wondering to yourself. “Where the hell has Vybe been?”, “How come he’s on Twitter and Facebook regularly but there’s much less updates on his Official Blog?”, and my personal favourite, “Where’s the new music?”. Well, I’m happy to formally announce that my little hiatus is over (obviously – since you’re reading this lol), and this blog post contains the answers to all these questions and more (well more or less) in this blog post. Read on to get the scoop, as I tackle the burning questions one by one.

Okay, so the hard truth on my recent whereabouts is not that easy to explain, but to sum it up in one sentence, it comes down to this simple statement: “Sometimes we need to take a step back in order to take two steps forward.”

In this case, I do humbly apologize for not blogging on MistaVybeWorld.com as often as we all would like. I know.. I’ve said that before, but in this instance, I’ll confess that the cause wasn’t just the usual “I’m busy” situation. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always busy, but in this case, there was a lot more than just hectic scheduling going on. The truth is, I have been on a major journey of self-exploration, soul searching and re-evaluating my life, creatively and otherwise.

I haven’t stopped learning, reading and expanding my mind though, as those who follow the “tumblings” INSIDE MY HEAD (shameless self plug) will know. If you missed out on the opportunity to explore what goes on Inside My Head before this, STOP “STICKING” (Trini slang for wasting time lol)! *annoyed face* Head over to http://InsideMyHead.MistaVybeWorld.com (or just click on the INSIDE MY HEAD tab, right under this website’s header) RIGHT NOW to catch up on all the random stuff that has caught my mind’s eye.

As you can see via INSIDE MY HEAD, within the last few months I have re-ignited (and in some cases re-discovered) my passion for various aspects of art, fashion, design (interior, exterior and artistic in nature), all things tech-related and expensive toys. (Speaking of which, have you seen the Strand Craft 122 Super-Yacht, or the pimped out Helicopter yet? Just click INSIDE MY HEAD, scroll down and click NEXT PAGE until you find those *wink*).

I will admit however, that the creative side of my brain was challenged and a bit troubled. Being an artist for a living is challenging, nerve wracking, frustrating, and even depressing at times. When you have dreams as big as I do, sometimes you get frustrated that you can’t just manifest all your goals at once, rapidly. The great thing about life, however, is that every day is a new day and a new chance to live your dreams.

As my Manager, business partner, right hand and closest trusted friend Joanne (AKA Focused Diva) said to me recently: “What do we do when we don’t have the resources we WANT at our disposal? We work with what we DO have – which is our creativity – and find new ways to get things done”.

That was some of the best advice I’ve ever received (thanks cuzzy!), and I advise anyone out there who is creative and going through a tough time manifesting their dreams to thoroughly heed those words, because they saved my life (creatively that is lol).

Anyway, let’s get to the bottom line. I was frustrated and stressed creatively and writer’s block was kicking my ass, but that is done now. Thanks to everyone who sent me positive energy or inadvertently offered wisdom or support. Thanks to all the fans who never waver in their appreciation for what I do. You all are the reason I’m still here doing what I was born to do, which is create.

Special thanks to my fam – Joanne, Jester, Doc JonesHD and Cerise Fairfax (special mention to De La Vega as well) – for not only being there to support me personally, but inspiring me with your relentless hustle. You guys are my rock!

Most of all thanks to God, The Universe or whatever name you give to the amazing Force that shapes all things. God is good – I have a new direction, renewed faith now and a burning desire to create once again!

Oh, and speaking of creating, you’ll be happy to know I just released a BRAND NEW sweet Soca track for St. Lucia Carnival 2010 which will be posted here on MistaVybeWorld.com on Thursday (June 10, 2010). Needless to say you need to check back for that one. *wink*

That little Soca ditty is just the tip of the iceberg. I have a feeling that St. Lucia single is going to be the last Soca track you hear from me for a little while. Why? Simply, because I have been limiting myself for too long. In this life the only thing holding us back is OURSELVES, and I will no longer be content to think small. So, look out for BIG THINGS from yours truly! I can’t get into the details of the whole project, but I can tell you this:  Get ready for Mista Vybe 2.0! A very important UPGRADE is coming… and that’s all I can say for the moment.

Remember that word – UPGRADE – you’re going to be hearing it quite a bit from here on. Trust me, in time it will all make sense lol.

In the meantime,  keep checking MistaVybeWorld.com for more regular blog updates, starting tomorrow with a tribute to my brother in music, Sheldon “$hel $hok” Benjamin, since tomorrow (Wednesday June 9, 2009) marks a full year since he passed away. (RIP Sheldon!)

After that, you’ll be hearing about much more things I’ve got in the works, including joining me on my journey back into PRODUCING MUSIC (in addition to writing and performing, of course), more on my AMAZING new musical project… shucks, lets just says there’s PLENTY more to come and leave it at that for now, shall we?

In closing, I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to say THANK YOU to every single person that reads my blog, listens to my music, follows me on Twitter, keeps up with me on Facebook, has passed through my Myspace page… hell, anyone that appreciates what I do. I love you all for for supporting me thus far and I look forward to your continued support (jeez I sound like a politician, right lol).

God bless you ALL. (Yes, I’m talking to you too. Yeah, you. The one reading this blog post! lol)

So there you have it. As I said earlier, I had to take ONE STEP BACK and get myself together. Now I hope you will join me so we can take these next TWO STEPS FORWARD together.

That’s it for the time being. Mista Vybe OUT (for now)!

Suffice it to say that alot is going on business-wise, but I can’t let the proverbial cat out of the bag yet or Management will have my head (lol). However… let’s just say LOTS of great things are in the works, the majority of which will make my short stay in Toronto a BUSY one.

That being said, I had the good fortune to mix business with pleasure on Saturday night by paying a surprise visit to my bredrin Kid Kut’s Birthday bash at the VOLA Lounge in downtown Toronto. I got the chance to take in the Kid in his element, as well as party to the sounds of my homey for life Jester who blazed serious fire on the wheels of steel alongside all the other DJs for the night. Large up Trixx as well, who ably handled MC duties alongside the Kid.

With all due respect to my boys Kid and Jester, the BEST part of the night (by far) was reuniting with the MistaVybeWorld.com Team! Yup, myself, @FocusedDiva (aka Joanne Marcano, my Manager) and our resident Media maverick, Sandhya Khanna were all in attendance, and we had a whale of a time. Large up to all the twitter folk we bounced up with that night too (shout out to ReeRee Phillips and the always fun Chynna Brown and Doc JonesHD lol), and all the Toronto industry people I had the good fortune to meet up with as well. Big tings a gwan!

Hmmm… what else? Oh yeah – on the PERSONAL side, I got the chance to FINALLY try my first red velvet cake over the weekend (thanks to Management), and I gotta say that after a few bites of the mini-cupcakes with butter cream frosting, I’m TOTALLY HOOKED. Definitely gotta make that the flavour for my birthday cake in a couple months lol. Red Velvet cake to di worlddddd we say! *lmao*

There’s a lot more happening behind the scenes that I can’t get into yet as I said earlier, but rest assured I’ll be getting in the studio SOON with Jester to bring you guys some HEAT (and not just Soca either *wink*). St. Lucia massive hold tight – I definitely got something coming for you all soon that I’ll be working on while I’m here and maybe something for the SVG massive as well… we’ll see.

In the meantime, there’s ENDLESS work to be done, so I’m checking out for now – holla at you guys SOON! Mista Vybe Inna yuh (T.O.) Dancehall again, yo – and I’m OUTTTTTT!!!

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Carnival may be over in Trinidad And Tobago but the Carnival spirit will never die. That being said, did you listen to (and DOWNLOAD) the BRAND NEW “Mad Again (Doc Jones HD RoadMix)” yet?

Well? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Hmm.. maybe you need a little inspiration! In THAT case you’re in luck, because that’s what the BRAND SPANKING NEW EXCLUSIVE PROMO VIDEO is for! *evil grin*

As usual with all of our MistaVybeWorld.com videos, this clip is available for viewing on Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook and Myspace – as well as on my personal website, MistaVybeWorld.com, of course. *wink* (Oh and for you Twitterers out there, there’s a TwitVid of it as well lol)

So now that you know the deal, you need to STOP WASTING TIME and GO TAKE A LOOK AT THE PROMO VIDEO… and then GO DOWNLOAD THE ROADMIX NOWWWWW!!!

Blessings to you all, and remember – Trinidad Carnival 2010 may be over, but Soca is FOREVER!

That’s all for the moment. As always, remember to LEAVE A COMMENT and let us know what you think! Mista Vybe OUTTTTT!!!

“MAD AGAIN” ROADMIX PROMO #1 from Mista Vybe on Vimeo.

DJs and Fans alike have been CLAMOURING for a RoadMix ever since “Mad Again” was first released back in December, and I’m happy to say that the time has finally come!

I don’t want to take up too much time blogging because I’m soooooooooo anxious for everyone to enjoy the RoadMix, but I would be remixx if I didn’t big up the AMAZING people that made this CRAZY RoadMix possible in the first place.

The majority of the hard work on this one was done by my lil brother in music – super-talented drummer/producer/arranger/programmer extraodinaire Doc JonesHD. A nativson of St. Kitts and a respected live musician there, Doc Jones is now working out of Toronto, Canada. I was fortunate to be introduced to him and his limitless talent while I was in Toronto back in 2009 handling business. Thanks for the GREAT work on this one Doc! I guarantee you’re gonna have some big trucks BANGING on the road to this for sure!!!

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Jester (at top) and PRODUCER/ARRANGER Doc JonesHD working on the RoadMix at Jugglin Studios (Toronto, CA)

I also have to seriously big up my musical brother from another mother – North America’s Most Versatile DJ himself, AKA Jester, for overseeing this project and making sure the RoadMix came out HARD and READY TO HIT THE ROAD. Thanks bro! (If Jester‘s name seems familiar, perhaps you know him as a member of the X-Caliber Entourage Sound System or as one of Clinton Sparks’ Smash Squad DJs – OR maybe it’s because you’re one of the 1700-and-counting people who downloaded “Soca Certified Smash” – our mixtape collaboration. If you DIDN’T already download it, then CLICK HERE IMMEDIATELY to fix that problem *wink*)

Last, but by NO MEANS LEAST, thanks and all my love to my cousin, sidekick, friend, confidante, advisor and (most importantly) Manager, Joanne Marcano of The Marcano Management Group, without whom NONE of this would be possible. Love yah Cuzzie! LET’S GO GET ‘EM!!

Okay folks – I’ve spoken my piece , so there’s not much else to say except DOWNLOAD THE ROADMIX – NOWWWWW!!!

Thanks for all your support throughout Trinidad Carnival 2010 and look forward to much more from Mista Vybe (inna yuh Dancehall again) throughout the coming months. TRUST ME when I say that for 2010 “It’s NOT just Soca”! BIG TIME! *evil grin*

Okay… TAKE A LISTEN TO “Mad Again (Doc JonesHD RoadMix)” now and ENJOY YOURSELF FOR TnT CARNIVAL AND BEYOND!

Blessings to one and all! For Carnival 2010, Mista Vybe is OUTTTTTTTTT!

CREDITS:

Mad Again (Doc JonesHD RoadMix)

PRODUCED & ARRANGED BY: Doc JonesHD

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jester X-Caliber Entourage & Smash Squad DJs)

RECORDED, MIXED AND MASTERED AT: Jugglin Studios (Toronto)

WRITTEN & COMPOSED: Mista Vybe

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION BY: Madmen Productions

ORIGINAL VERSION CO-PRODUCED BY:Mista Vybe