Astral 22

Los Angeles, United States  |   Member since March 19, 2007
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My Songs

Contribution:
Wrote and Produced Track
Tags:
deep soul, rhythm and blues (r&b), conga, clapping, midi keyboard, electric guitar, electric bass
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Modern Soul

Contribution:
Composed and produced track
Tags:
neo soul, rhythm and blues (r&b), electronic bass, effects, synthesizer, drum machine, voice (female), E, Minor, 89, 4/4, sexy, soothing, Lush, syncopated
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Nu Jazz, Broken Beat

Contribution:
Remixed track
Tags:
jazz-funk, chill-out, neo soul, ambient groove, rhythm and blues (r&b), strings, synthesizer, drum machine, percussion, voice (female), B, Minor, 123, 4/4, chops, broken beat, soothing, programmed drums
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Modern Soul

Contribution:
Wrote and Produced Track
Tags:
electro, neo soul, rhythm and blues (r&b), electronic bass, synthesizer, electric guitar, drum machine, voice (female), flute, electric bass, A, Minor, 90, 4/4, tight, soothing, slap bass, funky
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Starting Over Astral22 Rework featuring Simone
average rating: 5.0
Make Me Wanna Fly featuring Shuane
average rating: N/A
Ism (Astral22 Rework) - Heidi Martin
average rating: N/A
Don't Know What featuring Simone
average rating: N/A

About Me

Skill Level:
Professional
Craft:
songwriter, producer
Instruments:
midi keyboard
Genres:
soul, rhythm and blues (r&b), nu jazz, downtempo

Astral22 released two independent projects in -07, which include the UK singles "Don't Know What" and "Starting Over" featuring Simone and "Make Me Wanna Fly" featuring Shuane, and is currently in the studio working on the launch of his boutique label, Trans Phatt Records and it's debut release titled ASTRAL22 PRESENTS... IMPERIAL which will feature a variety of exciting nu-soul collaborations. Side projects include a collaboration with Rena Scott for her follow up release, a remix collaboration with Europe's COOL MILLION, featuring CJ ANTHONY and much more to come.

Launched in -07, "Astral22's Modern Soul Podcast" began as a love affair with indie soul movement, and progressed into full on artist interviews. By good fortune, together with the legendary DJ Soulswede, Astral22 is extremely happy to be on board at Soulinterviews.com and will be contributing "Deep Talks" and "Quick Talks" exclusive artist interviews.

Astral22 summed up in his own words: "I live to love, make good music, feel the warmth of the sun, swim in the sea and help children in need".

Check these URL's:
www.myspace.com/astral22
www.astral22.podomatic.com
www.soulinterviews.com
www.transphattrecords.com (under construction)

Extended

Band or Group:
Astral22
Influences:
Ledisi, The Rebirth, Aretha Franklin, Jazzanova, Nile Rodgers, Bobby Womack, 4 Hero, Al Green, Jill Scott
Day Job:
ASTRAL22 PRODUCTIONS
Website:
www.myspace.com/astral22

Working With Others

How I Work:

Depending on my schedule, I am occasionally available to create custom tracks for artists seeking original music for their own independent projects. Options include
lyrics and melodies, or just "tracks" that the artist can write to themselves.

I also love to produce with live session players and can create sessions with a live organic texture as well. .

Email me for more info at astral22@gmail.com

Equipment:

Pro Tools 7.4, Wave Plug Ins, Reason and some other
cool virtual sound modules

Payments:
This user accepts PayPal for session payment

Comments

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JG music wrote on September 1, 2008:

THX FOR THE ADD YA SOUND IZ FABULOUS

Gejius ™ wrote on August 28, 2008:

Hiyo! When you have a minute, I would love it if you'd listen to Dandy Lion, my Mariah Carey remix. If you're feelin' my jammms, then feel free to vote for it here: http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2192. Thanks for your time! Paz y Pesos, Gejius

Vicky C. wrote on August 27, 2008:

Hey there if you have a spare minute could you check out my Passenger - Do What You Like Remix and VOTE for me if you like it :) Thanks x http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/2037

brett bair wrote on July 27, 2008:

Very nice thats the kinda stuff I like singing to.....

Allan L. wrote on June 14, 2008:

Smooth!

ProductionsBy D.A. wrote on June 14, 2008:

Thanks for the add and the comment! Nice Music! Love "Ism" especially ~Danielle

Michelle Mondesir wrote on May 15, 2008:

Simply beautiful soul : )

Ben Crea wrote on May 4, 2008:

man realy nice, no bullshit in this, just straight modern soul, reminds me of so many other good artists. must be a blast working with such a great vocalist as Simone. keep em coming man .

Duane Abner wrote on October 8, 2007:

Wow...what great tracks and vocals you produced. I like your writing, Man. Great hooks, sounds, and smooth backing vox. Your tracks have a pretty cool vibe. A "Chocolate City" KCRW playlist set for sure. Great job. It's a blast to be your first contact (and comment) here on Indaba. We should co-write/co-produce in the near future. I see you are in L.A. also. Keep in touch, and thanks for reaching out. Peace&Creativity/ -duane