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<channel><title><![CDATA[FAC - FAC BLOG]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[FAC BLOG]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:39:08 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Artist DJAMEE Premieres Ambitious AI-Generated Epic, "Home For Christmas (After All)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/indie-artist-djamee-premieres-ambitious-ai-generated-epic-home-for-christmas-after-all]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/indie-artist-djamee-premieres-ambitious-ai-generated-epic-home-for-christmas-after-all#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:05:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/indie-artist-djamee-premieres-ambitious-ai-generated-epic-home-for-christmas-after-all</guid><description><![CDATA[ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&#8203;" Showcasing Million-Dollar Vision on an Independent Budget*The groundbreaking 5:30 music video, blending surreal AI visuals with a deeply personal narrative, demonstrates how accessible technology is democratizing high-concept filmmaking for storytellers everywhere.*NEW YORK, NY &ndash; December 23, 2025&nbsp;&ndash; Independent artist and director&nbsp;DJAMEE&nbsp;today unveils his most ambitious visual work yet: the official music video for the poignant ballad&nbs [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/djamee-home-for-christmas-after-all-official-music-video-bangkok-tahialand-scene-jpg_orig.png" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><br /><span style="font-weight:600">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />&#8203;</span><br /><span style="font-weight:600">" Showcasing Million-Dollar Vision on an Independent Budget</span><br />*The groundbreaking 5:30 music video, blending surreal AI visuals with a deeply personal narrative, demonstrates how accessible technology is democratizing high-concept filmmaking for storytellers everywhere.*<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:600">NEW YORK, NY &ndash; December 23, 2025</span>&nbsp;&ndash; Independent artist and director&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">DJAMEE</span>&nbsp;today unveils his most ambitious visual work yet: the official music video for the poignant ballad&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">"Home For Christmas (After All)."</span>&nbsp;Premiering just days before the holiday, the video is a cinematic revelation, weaving a complex, heartfelt family saga with stunning, surreal imagery&mdash;all created with cutting-edge AI tools on a budget that redefines the possible.<br /><br />The video opens in a stark, stylish black-and-white, introducing a world of opulence and travel&mdash;a 2026 Phantom, a Bangkok dream mansion, a private jet&mdash;before delving into the emotional core of the song. It tells the parallel story of a son's decades-long journey back to his family, marked by heartbreak, longing, and ultimately, reconciliation. The narrative is a deeply personal ode to DJAMEE's late mother, with his stepmother and sister portrayed as pillars of support. Visual themes of quantum physics and the "law of assumption" are woven throughout, transforming a family story into a universal message of optimism and manifesting one's dreams.<br /><br />"What you are seeing is a new paradigm for filmmakers," says DJAMEE. "The scenes of helicopters over Manhattan, private jets flanking staircases, and luxury residences in Bangkok&mdash;imagery that would have required a seven-figure budget and months of logistics just a few years ago&mdash;were realized with intention and context. The AI isn't just for spectacle; it's the brush that paints the internal landscape of memory, aspiration, and grief."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:600">A Technological and Narrative Breakthrough:</span><ul style="color:rgb(15, 17, 21)"><li><span style="font-weight:600">From Million-Dollar Shots to Accessible Art:</span>&nbsp;The video leverages tools promoted on DJAMEE's platform,&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600"><a href="https://djamee.ai/" target="_blank">DJAMEE.AI</a></span>, to generate hyper-detailed, cinematic scenes. This process demonstrates how AI is dismantling the historic cost barriers of high-end film production, putting powerful visual storytelling within reach of independent creators.</li><li><span style="font-weight:600">Context Over Chaos:</span>&nbsp;Moving beyond mere digital effects, the AI serves the story. The surreal imagery&mdash;from the tarmac in the rain to the parallel universes hinted at in the framing&mdash;directly visualizes the song's themes of distance, perspective, and emotional journey.</li><li><span style="font-weight:600">A Hybrid Masterpiece:</span>&nbsp;The video expertly blends AI-generated sequences with real-world footage&mdash;authentic street scenes in Bangkok, models from&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:600">DJAMEE MODELS THAILAND</span>, and stock aviation shots&mdash;creating a seamless tapestry that feels both dreamlike and authentic.</li></ul> At 5 minutes and 30 seconds, the video is an intentional departure from fleeting short-form content. It is an immersive experience, inviting viewers to unpack its layered narrative: a surface-level tale of festive return and a deeper, spiritual meditation on loss, family bridges, and the persistent realization of one's dreams.<br /><span style="font-weight:600">"Home For Christmas (After All)"</span>&nbsp;is from DJAMEE's acclaimed holiday album,&nbsp;<em>"Holiday With Djamee And Me,"</em>&nbsp;available on all streaming platforms and via a unique "Pay What You Want" model on his official website.<br /><span style="font-weight:600">To view the "Home For Christmas (After All)" music video,&nbsp;</span><br /><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tI8LjBsL4-E?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="font-weight:600">For more information, interview requests, or insights into the AI filmmaking process, please contact:</span><br />DJAMEE MUSIC<br />Email:&nbsp;press@djamee.com<br />Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://djamee.com/" target="_blank">https://djamee.com</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://djamee.ai/" target="_blank">https://djamee.ai</a><br />Social Media: @djameemusic on all platforms<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:600">About DJAMEE:</span><br />DJAMEE is an independent artist, director, and innovator exploring the confluence of narrative, emotion, and emerging technology. His work in music and visual arts focuses on multicultural stories, spiritual themes, and democratizing creative tools through platforms like&nbsp;<a href="https://djamee.ai/" target="_blank">DJAMEE.AI</a>.&nbsp;<br />He is based in New York, Bangkok, and Gabon.<br />&#8203;<br /><span style="font-weight:600">Hashtags:</span>&nbsp;#DJAMEE #HomeForChristmas #AIFilm #IndieArtist #MusicVideo #FutureOfFilm #HolidayWithDjameeAndMe #DemoCr8</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anker 737 Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Laptop Portable Charger with 140W Output,]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/anker-737-power-bank-24000mah-3-port-laptop-portable-charger-with-140w-output]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/anker-737-power-bank-24000mah-3-port-laptop-portable-charger-with-140w-output#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:31:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/anker-737-power-bank-24000mah-3-port-laptop-portable-charger-with-140w-output</guid><description><![CDATA[ 					 						 						 						 						 							#wsite-video-container-810924782471431448{ 								background: url(//square.online/uploads/b/3673467-525756702781886512/anker_290.jpg); 							}  							#video-iframe-810924782471431448{ 								background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/play-icon.png?1722379660); 							}  							#wsite-video-container-810924782471431448, #video-iframe-810924782471431448{ 								background-repeat: no-repeat; 								background-position:center; 							}   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-video"><div title="Video: anker_290.mp4" class="wsite-video-wrapper wsite-video-height-auto wsite-video-align-left"> 					<div id="wsite-video-container-810924782471431448" class="wsite-video-container" style="margin: 10px 0 10px 0;"> 						<iframe allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" id="video-iframe-810924782471431448" 							src="about:blank"> 						</iframe> 						 						<style> 							#wsite-video-container-810924782471431448{ 								background: url(//square.online/uploads/b/3673467-525756702781886512/anker_290.jpg); 							}  							#video-iframe-810924782471431448{ 								background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/play-icon.png?1722379660); 							}  							#wsite-video-container-810924782471431448, #video-iframe-810924782471431448{ 								background-repeat: no-repeat; 								background-position:center; 							}  							@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), 								only screen and (        min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), 								only screen and (                min-resolution: 192dpi), 								only screen and (                min-resolution: 2dppx) { 									#video-iframe-810924782471431448{ 										background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/@2x/play-icon.png?1722379660); 										background-repeat: no-repeat; 										background-position:center; 										background-size: 70px 70px; 									} 							} 						</style> 					</div> 				</div></div>  <div style="text-align:left;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://amzn.to/4djgo7G" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Buy Now</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://amzn.to/4djgo7G' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/power-bank-anker-charge-laptop_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">You know how inconvenient it is to find yourself looking for an outlet to charge your&nbsp; phone or worse your laptop. 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Photo @ Facebook ALLFORKARRYWANG. Article Courtesy of Djamee Blog ©    if you have seen Karry Wang Junka's of the TFBOYS,&nbsp;Dream Concert&nbsp;&nbsp;a few months ago; you know that he has a keen &nbsp;eye and sense of style. Today he is doing press for Dior in an exquisite custom white blazer, pants and sneakers.After a little research we found a similar look&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;that may not break the bank. &nbsp;We could not resist. He is naturally handsome an [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.djamee.com/djamee-blog/dior-karry-wang-junka' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/karry-wang-look-july-24-2020-dior-event_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Karry Wang July 24 2020 - DIOR. Photo @ Facebook ALLFORKARRYWANG. Article Courtesy of Djamee Blog &copy; </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">if you have seen Karry Wang Junka's of the TFBOYS,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.djamee.com/djamee-blog/why-stars-are-made" target="_blank">Dream Concert</a><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;&nbsp;a few months ago; you know that he has a keen &nbsp;eye and sense of style. Today he is doing press for Dior in an exquisite custom white blazer, pants and sneakers.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">After a little research we found a similar look&nbsp;</span><a href="https://amzn.to/3004JIo" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="color:rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;that may not break the bank. &nbsp;We could not resist. He is naturally handsome and this look fits him so well. &nbsp;Tell us what you think of Karry's look, his hairstyle and all around fashion style.</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach Hat Outfit Idea]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/beach-hat-outfit-idea]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/beach-hat-outfit-idea#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:55:11 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/beach-hat-outfit-idea</guid><description><![CDATA[       This beach hat is the perfect hat to take a stroll on the beach on a summer day. &nbsp;We found this in the woman section of the store at an amazon amazon low price. 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Featuring references to world affairs such as racism, ISIS, wounded veterans, the Black Lives Matter Movement, damaging capitalism and monopolies, and police brutality, Skully calls for revolution, solutions, and change in a nation where issues are escalating.&ldquo;If we don&rsquo;t talk [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e5gh5mVmTes?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Releasing at June 1st 2017, &ldquo;<strong>The World is Going Crazy</strong>&rdquo; is a brazen but necessary reflection of the current and confusing state of events the world over, but particularly in the United States. Featuring references to world affairs such as racism, ISIS, wounded veterans, the Black Lives Matter Movement, damaging capitalism and monopolies, and police brutality, <strong><em><a href="http://www.iamskully.com" target="_blank">Skully</a></em></strong> calls for revolution, solutions, and change in a nation where issues are escalating.<br /><br />&ldquo;If we don&rsquo;t talk about the issues, how we suppose to stop &rsquo;em?&rdquo; beckons Skully&rsquo;s lyrics, pointing out the real problem with the world&mdash;we don&rsquo;t discuss, we ignore. &ldquo;We can change the world today. We can make a better place, from shore to shore, sea to sea. We can change if we believe.&rdquo;<br />&ldquo;The World is Going Crazy&rdquo; is currently released on all streaming platforms. The single is available for purchase on all major music online retailers (iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Tidal) Since June 1, 2017.<br /><br /><br /><strong>For more information about <a href="http://www.iamskully.com" target="_blank">Skully</a>, please visit: <a href="http://www.iamskully.com" target="_blank">www.iamskully.com&nbsp;</a></strong></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='http://www.iamskully.com' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/world-is-going-crazy-1600c_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Psychosynthesis - Trap Instrumental Prod by Don Monax]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/psychosynthesis-trap-instrumental-prod-by-don-monax]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/psychosynthesis-trap-instrumental-prod-by-don-monax#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 21:36:34 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/psychosynthesis-trap-instrumental-prod-by-don-monax</guid><description><![CDATA[       Like,Comment, Share &amp; Subscribe for more instrumentals @DonMonaxInterested? 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[...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">You can get "Toxifying Beats" A Department of Infectious Records from the site here <a href="http://toxifyingbeats.com" target="_blank">toxifyingbeats<br /></a>All the beats have &nbsp;audio tags until your purchase.<br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='http://toxifyingbeats.com' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/toxifying-beats_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview With AP Coley @ApColey]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/interview-ap-coley]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/interview-ap-coley#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:24:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[ap coley]]></category><category><![CDATA[spark]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/interview-ap-coley</guid><description><![CDATA[       Fac Interview with @ApColeyFAC Where are you from and can you tell me about it , Share your story?I am from Jacksonville, FL. I grew up in a two parent household, and had my first job at 13. Learning the value of a dollar at a young age made me see how priceless life is. I always saw the best in everyone, and tried to help people realize it within themselves to be greater. Off the strength of God, love, and faith I've made it through situations that can break anyone. This life will truly  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/spark_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Fac Interview with @ApColey<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><em><strong>FAC</strong></em> Where are you from and can you tell me about it , Share your story?</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><strong>I am from Jacksonville, FL. I grew up in a two parent household, and had my first job at 13. Learning the value of a dollar at a young age made me see how priceless life is. I always saw the best in everyone, and tried to help people realize it within themselves to be greater. Off the strength of God, love, and faith I've made it through situations that can break anyone. This life will truly humble you as you evolve with years. I always tried to do the right thing and treat people how I would like to be treated, everyone should.</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><em><strong>FAC</strong></em> How many recording projects do you have under your belt and where can your music be found?</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><strong>My upcoming album "Spark" will be my first official release as a solo artist. I have plenty of great singles out as the leads for it such as "Dark Place" "There's More" and "Black Caesar" are streaming on soundcloud now! And my single "Bad Habits" is available worldwide on Itunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal. All these links are found on my website apcoley.com</strong></span><br /><br /><em><strong>FAC</strong></em><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"> Who are the members of your band or crew and what each of you do?<br />&nbsp;<br /></span><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><strong>I have an amazing team and we love each other like family. CuhLilWoe is a great producer. We crafted the album night and day trying to have organic results and the music speaks for itself. TMR is a monster. His talent ranges from songwriter, to producer, and composing music. Young Chulo is the blueprint. He has everything from vocals to lyrics that are so thought provoking, it makes you think there are things that haven't been said in the game. We all share a greater connection through music than real family members do through blood.</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><em><strong>FAC</strong></em> What are your most memorable achievements this far and why?</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><strong>My most memorable achievement was my last show. We had 50 people all out to see me perform unheard music. And what was the most memorable thing was the diversity of the crowd, a mixture of all races and the age range was great. My music has a crazy range from kids to the eldery, It was beautiful.</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC What AP Coley stands for?&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>AP Coley stands for Anything's Possible, this mantra got me through a lot, and it's still gonna get me anywhere I want to go from here. It also stands for individuality. My last name honestly is Coley. So from the Am to the Pm I am myself all day everyday and what you see is what you get.&nbsp;</strong></span><br /><br /><em><strong>FAC</strong></em> What is the Due Date<span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">&nbsp;?&nbsp;</span><br /><strong>04/25/2017. Spark</strong><br /><br />&#8203;AP ColeyPre Order Spark Now!&nbsp;<br /><a href="https://apcoley.bandcamp.com/album/spark" target="blank">https://apcoley.bandcamp.com/album/spark</a><br /><br />Listen to Featuring AP... by AP Coley &nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/ap-coley/sets/featuring-ap" target="_blank">SOUNDCLOUD</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://apcoley.com" target="_blank">apcoley.com</a><br />BadHabits&nbsp;AP Coley on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bad-habits-single/id1128514939" target="_blank"> iTunes</a></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yzeCQb-bww4?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;">AP Coley - Bad Habits</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAC Interview With Jaron Marquis @JaronMarkis ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/fac-interview-with-jaron-marquis-jaronmarkis]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/fac-interview-with-jaron-marquis-jaronmarkis#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:07:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/fac-interview-with-jaron-marquis-jaronmarkis</guid><description><![CDATA[Jaron Marquis @jaronMarquis is a breath of fresh air for hip hop. A gifted lyricist who has the unique ability to switch up his style and cadence mid-flow. He is extremely diverse with his production selection, going from trap to boom bap and even pop!Browse JaronMarquis on iTunesFAC Where are you from and can you tell me about it , Share your story?&nbsp;I'am from the Midwest, Indianapolis, Indiana. I began as a battle rapper as a teenager where my crew and I would travel from college to colleg [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><em><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">Jaron Marquis <a href="https://twitter.com/JaronMarquis" target="_blank">@jaronMarquis</a> is a breath of fresh air for hip hop. A gifted lyricist who has the unique ability to switch up his style and cadence mid-flow. He is extremely diverse with his production selection, going from trap to boom bap and even pop!</span></em></div><div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jaron-marquis/id1148686809' target='_blank'><img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/jaron-marquis-website-cover-image-2-w-logo_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"></a><div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Browse JaronMarquis on iTunes</div></div></div><div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC Where are you from and can you tell me about it , Share your story?<br><br><strong>&nbsp;I'am from the Midwest, Indianapolis, Indiana. I began as a battle rapper as a teenager where my crew and I would travel from college to college to battle the emcees on campus. I later graduated and went to college where I became a father and had my first daughter and needed to hustle to provide for my daughter and take care of my family. Due to outside pressures I stopped rapping and I began working in corporate America, as a business consultant where I helped hundreds of companies grow and scale their business for growth. After years of watching entrepreneurs achieve their dreams, I realized that I was only making excuses for not going after my own. Which was what led me to the naming the album; "Murdered My Excuses". Because that is exactly what I had to do to get here...murder my excuses.&nbsp;</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC How many recording projects do you have under your belt and where can your music be found?</span><br><br><strong><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">I was able to start recording in 2014. I released a mixtape on DatPiff and Soundcloud under the name J.Marquis called Soul of A Genius.&nbsp;</span></strong><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><strong>I also was apart of the 2015 stateside cypher; where I represented Indiana state and held down the freestyle cypher event for Indiana hip-hop.&nbsp;</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC&nbsp;What is something many of your fans may not know about you?</span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)"><strong>I am the oldest of 8 children. No we all don't share the same two parents but whole brothers and sisters, half-brothers and sisters and step brothers and sisters we all just brothers and sisters. I guess that and fact that I love to read...I have a huge library at home...I actually prefer reading books in my free time...lots and lots of books.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC&nbsp;With independent musicians on the rise what are your thoughts about labels?<br><br><strong>Labels are what they are. I come from a business background of b2c and b2b marketing and I have a strong understanding of the business model that supports major labels, That being said, I think that many labels are large organizations that cause them to be slower to move, slower to act, slower to respond to market changes and conditions. The music industry has changed entirely and has not yet found a sustainable model. Which means that there is currently a lot of room to disrupt the industry still and create a model that is unique enough to work long-term. We live in a content environment, where the market demands free and cheap content. He who does it the best, wins.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC&nbsp;Why then did you get into music?<br><br><strong>Because I love the craft and the culture. I was born into hip-hop. Hip-hop raised me and taught me some of my greatest life lessons. The very first album I ever heard and owned was Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z. I lived the lyrics and aspired to them. I remember when I first heard Eminem and Nas and studied how they fell into the pocket of the beat and studied the various cadence and styles from emcees from Busta Rhymes and Method Man to GangStarr and Mos Def. I love this stuff, my heart beats for it. I've been writing songs since I was a young kid, writing gospel songs for my church choir to sing and even writing for several rappers and battle rappers to now--creating the songs that i hope people can dance to--get hyped to, be inspired by and live with.</strong></span><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">FAC &nbsp;What's next for you?<br><strong>I am beginning a visual album project, that will be released on the YouTube platform.</strong><br><br>FAC Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions we will be sure to be on the look out for that. #FAC&nbsp;</span><br></div><div><div id="831747571505963187" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308135388&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;visual=true"></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day Day King - West Coast 4 Life]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/day-day-king-west-coast-4-life]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/day-day-king-west-coast-4-life#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:13:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.freshapplecurious.com/fac-blog/day-day-king-west-coast-4-life</guid><description><![CDATA[       The video is from Samoan rap pioneer and West Coast Alliance Tour originator, Day Day King's hit single and Summer '16 release, West Coast 4 Life which is distributed internationally by Uniscope Distribution &amp; Brand Services.West Coast life is Available on iTunes        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jenDVE-FcBo?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">The video is from Samoan rap pioneer and West Coast Alliance Tour originator, <strong>Day Day King'</strong>s hit single and Summer '16 release, West Coast 4 Life which is distributed internationally by <strong>Uniscope Distribution </strong>&amp; Brand Services.<br />West Coast life is Available on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/west-coast-4-life-single/id1134297188" target="_blank"> iTunes</a></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/west-coast-4-life-single/id1134297188' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.freshapplecurious.com/uploads/3/6/7/3/3673467/day-day-king-west-coast-4-life-cover_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>