A Young Man's Spark is not only a great song, and great video, it is helping all of us hold on to the sweetness of the Arab Spring, even as Tunisia and other nations work out their growing pains.  Anas Canon and his Remarkable Current crew create a lively, hopeful anthem.
It's tough birthing a revolution, how lucky that these Hip Hop Ambassadors were on the spot to record the joyous first steps of self-empowerment.  The mixing of Tunisian and American artists works creatively and socially.  It's truly all about "A Young Man's Spark".

thanks for the great music and DL.. big ups!

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Azeem on the Lyrics for Strange Love- " I remember  we had just pulled another all nighter. We were on our ninth or tenth song in what became an eleven song marathon and this was one of two beats i was saving for last because i didn't know how i was gonna' lace em. 
The best time to record vocals is when your mad, or hungry. I was starving but too tired to go get food so I leaned back to take a power nap and as soon as i shut my eyes.... The first line flew through my head... and set the style

The 1st verse is short and you can tell Im just feelin' out the rhythm and seeing where i can go with it.
i like the line about John Belushi smackin' and abusin trackx" tho..But By the time I got to Verse two...
I knew where it was going... In my head I saw all the rebellious sub-cultures that exist in the streets
of america. The Gang'staz , Graff Artists, Skaters, all the different types of Island people, Mc's, Muslims ..because those are the type of people I know an relate to- at least the intelligent ones so,

I salute the positive side of all those things.  That yes there are gangs in EVERY city of america but if you research the principles that most of these gangs were founded on, you would be surprised at the philosophy you find. Nothing is ever what it seems. Same thing with Graffitti. People who don't know the history, just see some scribble on the wall. But the graffitti movement has produced some of the best modern artists in the world , and two of em are my peoples especially Nomzee....thats my brotha right there. So....

Then I tapped into how money is kinda funny for everybody right now. How we still stuck in The Matrix
now more than ever. I swallowed that pill a long time ago...way before the movie. Thats why  sky-scrappers, look like  slave ships to me...just standing up see what I'm sayin? Anyway thats what that song's about. Wait. What was the Question again?

Answer- What's one of your favorite lyrics on the Album?
By Hans Dope


They Don't understand what I'm doing, I gotta Prove It
This isn't a demo my dude, it's not a Movie, 
the way we move it is unruly, my duty- 
Is-To - Hit- U- With- This -Music

You could say i'm clockin the track
timing improving
Diamond on a Line and I'm shining
Ain't nothin to this,

Smackin' and Abusin' the Track
John Belushi 
This Is That -Creme De La ULTRA type Music!

Chorus

Now this is for all of my Humans
who are in tune with
Affecting the mental liberation for Revolution
making the Youth entrepreneurs instead of Shooters
Rude Boy Johnnies or Tommy the Goon Goonstaz'

Gangstas!
 In every city its no illusion,
Tellin me the devil didn't deceive and seduce us?
No loner trickin us, we know what the truth is
Bigger than hand signs and colors-
 It's a Movement!

Like my people doing Graffitti
creating Blue Prints
Painting "pieces" on everything- That isn't movin'
The city was lookin kinda dreary so we improved it
Doze Green, Nomzee- We Salute Them
 
Truth is killing all they Fictions and Illusions
We don't wanna hear your statistics is Confusing 
They say My City Filled with Pimps, Drugs, and Uzi's
Politicians Claiming Solutions but neva Do Sh** 

Chorus

Now ever since I was a Youth, I was creative
Failed math Class because of my imagination
a day dreamer. With a lot of aspirations,
Speak another language, My Parents is Jamaican

Shout out to my New Orle~ans and all my Haitians 
Heavy is the weight of your trials and tribulations
A Lot a' Pain, A lot a' Sufferation
You-Shall-Never-Be-Forsaken

Everybody crying cause they aint seeing no pay checks
Sky-Scrappers lookin like some Modern Day Slave Ships
Im in amazement, The Date - Keep Changin'
Its Two Thou -something...Do the still Make Racists?

Yall need Morpheus man, We in The Matrix
Some say -"Money's the only way to escape this"
But Thats crazy, Like waitin' on a Space Ship
only love Can Break these Chains
 and Save Us

Strange Love

3. Salam Alykum- produced by Anas Canon. Vocals and gumbri by Sidi Yassir. Drums, bass,  guitar, and percussion (brushes, hand claps, talking drum, triangles, claves, and woodblock) by Rhamis Kent. Drum Programming Anas Canon. Trumpet by Khalil Shaheed.

Sidi Yassir 'Salam Alykum'

Baraka Blue 'Sweetest Fruit'  Feat. Mos Def - (Produced by Anas Canon)

-From 'The Sounds of Making Love' - 

All Music Joel Vandijk and Anas Canon. Vocals by Kumasi Simmons, Anas Canon, Joel Vandijk, and Michael A. Spivey. 

Lyrics by Kumasi Simmons, Anas Canon, Joel Vandijk, and Michael A. Spivey.

Produced, recorded, and mixed by Anas Canon

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To Purchase... http://remarkablecurrent.bandcamp.com/track/l-o-v-e


The KAJ - L.O.V.E. (Produced by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current)

On Dear Dunya....... 

DJ Anas Canon- 

I awoke from a dream about a Ex of mine that reminded me of how happy i was to no longer be in THAT relationship. The emotion was intense and hard to shake so I sat at the piano to release some anxiety and these chords spilled out. Moments later i was singing the words on the chorus so i figured i might as well record it all. 
Some days later Mark Ultra aka Azeem asked me if i had anything new that he could write some verses to so i sent him this one with the disclaimer noting that it was fairly personal and that i didn't think he would find a way to make the subject matter 'His own'. I was very, very wrong. - Dj Anas Canon 

Azeem aka mark Ultra- 

'Dunya' = Arabic word for the material world 
This song "Dear Dunya" has a lot of truth in it. It's the first song I wrote after moving from Oakland to Harlem, NY. It touches on a past relationship in a way I think most people can relate to . . . then touches on finding a bit of financial freedom in the Father of all Cities . . . New York . . . and how love, lust, money and music can sometimes call you to the darkside. Yet somehow, if you're lucky, you can pull away before you Fall . . . -Mark Ultra

Creme De La Ultra - 'Dear Dunya'

By Anas Canon, featuring (in order of appearance) Nizar T-Man, Crème De La Ultra, Weld-Michel, Empire &amp; Kumasi. This Remarkable Current Presentation was recorded in Tunisia during Remarkable Current’s Hip Hop Ambassadors “2011 Tunisian Revolution Tour.”   www.RemarkableCurrent.com
To view "A Young Man's Spark" on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKFpkfPXqaU


Anas Canon-A Young Man's Spark(Bouazizi)Ft. Nizar TMan,Creme De La Ultra,Weld-Michel,Empire & Kumasi

from The Best of the Beyond, track released 30 October 2011 
Lyrics by Azeem aka Mark Ultra and Anas Canon 
All music written and performed by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current 
Produced, arranged, recorded, and mixed by Anas Canon.

Nights Like These

THE Rapture . . . 

This song was written, recorded, and videoed all in the same day. 
It's raw and uncensored . . . pure.  If you are offended by strong content, or feel insecure about your artistic abilities, DO NOT LISTEN to THE RAPTURE.

Side affects may include, hurt feelings, chills, and insomnia…
For those who have witnessed the Flag of Hip Hop loose its bright colors and fade from over exposure to the bright lights and glamour . . . this song will be a blazing fire.  Follow it.  Come home.

Regarding its official release on 11-11-11. . . some say it will be the beginning of the Rapture, spoke of in the Mayan calender, others that a porthole or stargate will activate that day, or better yet that some of us will begin a GENETIC change that day in order to be in tune with the new vibration or Age.  But most say it's just another day.

Whether a stargate, a genetic shift, or just another spin from the moon…

THE RAPTURE is HERE…

Mark Ultra aka Az33m
Logos Navigator 7.


All Lyrics by Azeem aka Mark Ultra .  All music by Anas canon aka Beam Ultra 
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current.    Copyright 2011 © Remarkable Current Records

The Rapture

Remember the game "telephone" back in grade school?  The evolution of this song reminds me of a grown-ass version.  Since the guys are usually shy about the artistic process, and I'm often lucky to be a fly (sometimes virtual) on the wall, I thought I'd share the birth of "Never In Your Life."

Artists tend to live out load.  The last time Amir Sulaiman was in the studio he was suffering some heartbreak.  They had a musician friend (who will go unnamed) joining them and soon the conversation between all of them turned to loves lost and the damage done. Anas & friend became inspired and came up with all the music for this song, while Amir found shelter in the other room to reveal the chorus.

Days later, Azeem hits the studio and  . . .
"We made the original CDLU album in 6 days…. This track was one out of 15 that was given to me to chisel out. First, I was happy to do a track featuring Amir because I had been following his work for a while. And I liked the Dub Reggae vibe of the bass. The track instantly placed me in the tropics…some jungle somewhere where fruits grew abundantly, snakes didn’t bite and the women all like exotic flowers “adorned with galaxies, and saturated with the softness of manners…”   If you could only see the picture in my mind!   This song was done IN ONE TAKE. If you listen carefully, you can hear where after the first verse, it's mostly stream of conscious imagery popping up in my head. A poetic freestyle. This was easy because of the pace of the delivery.  My first instinct was to rap in double or triple time on it but. . . . (LOL)"  When I originally told Anas I didn’t know what to do yet on the track, he shrugged and said, “Just talk some smooth sh%* on it.”  I wrote a few lines down and said, “Lets go.”    -Azeem (aka Mark Ultra)
Since I'm cc'd on all RC's emails, I spy that after Azeem's tracks were laid down, Anas mixed it and sent the song once more to Amir.  "Bro, how'd we do?" Amir's was once again inspired and sent a verse as a reply. Anas then once again went back and amend the song to include Amir's sultry addition. There rest is as they say, "History."  There seems to be a interesting Twitter volley between the guys #neverinyourlife. You are welcome to follow them there creme de la ultra.
              -Until next time, TraLove

Never in Your Life - Feat. Amir Sulaiman

What do you get when you mix some bossa nova flavor, an urban griot, an electric guitar, a flautist, a warm Los Angeles night and the secret ingredient? You get a mighty recipe. You get the "Hidden Treasure," the first single off of Baraka Blue's new album Majnun's Lost Memoirs.

"I was inspired to write this piece after reading a book called "The Knowing Heart" by Kabir Helminski. There is a chapter called Love's Universe in the book that really hit me. Helminski has a line where he says, "Love's substitutes are running the world." As I was reading it the lines to the song kept coming to me so I would read a few lines and then write a few lines, then read a few more, then write a few more... It went on like that until I had pages and pages of lyrics.  When I got into the studio Anas and Fred were messing around with some chord changes and as they started to work out the groove I knew right away it was perfect for the piece I had written.Of course I had to edit down the lyrics or the song would have been like 10 minutes long!  So I carved what I had written into three verses. I love the live instrumentation in this song. I also love how the song borrows from so many musical genres, including hip hop, to create a new, original sound."  -Baraka Blue

But what is this "Hidden Treasure" Blue speaks of? 

http://barakabluemusic.com

Lyrics by Baraka Blue.
"Hidden Treasure" Arranged, Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current.
Music written by Anas Canon and Fred Nilsson.
"Hidden Treasure" features climactic solos by Fred Nilsson on guitar and special guest Hyman Katz, on flute.
©2011 Remarkable Current.All rights reserved.



Hidden Treasure (Produced by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current)

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On working with Hyman Katz 
by Anas Canon

"Hyman Katz and I have discussed working together ever since we realized that we are both gigantic fans of  Paul Horn.  Since I was a child I've used Paul Horn's live performances, recorded inside of different ancient buildings, as a sound track for meditation.  I'd never come across someone else who took those Paul Horn recordings as seriously as I did until I met Hyman.

While working on this composition I found the perfect opportunity to finally get a chance to record with Hyman. When he came to the studio, I immediately played him the melody line of the chorus, which I had recorded using my voice. After spending about 10 minutes listening to the melody on repeat, he stood up and proceeded to play the melody line exactly how I had been singing it.  I know that woodwinds are the instruments that closest resemble the dynamics and intonation of the human voice, but never had I heard them sound as close as I did, when I heard the detailed inflections of Hyman's flute mimicking my voice.

Since he seemed to be gelling with the other music so well, I asked him if he was interested in recording a lead solo track.  He agreed, and the result is what inspired this "Reprise."

Music by Anas Canon and Fred Nilsson. Written, Arranged. Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current. 
©2011 Remarkable Current. All rights reserved.




Hidden Treasure 'Instrumental' (Anas Canon's Reprise)

Album: Sound Heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO5OchDDKrY

Come as you Are - Baraka Blue - (Produced by Anas Canon)

Myst - Baraka Blue - (Produced by Anas Canon)

From the Album:  "The Sounds of Making Love"
RECORD STORE::  http://remarkablecurrent.bandcamp.com/album/the-sounds-of-making-love

CREDITS::
All Music by Joel Van Dijk and Anas Canon.
Lyrics by Anas Canon and Kumasi Simmons.
Vocals by Kumasi Simmons, Anas Canon, Joel Van Dijk, Bridget Barkan & Michael A. Spivey.
Produced and arranged by Anas Canon and Joel Van Dijk.
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Anas Canon for Remarkable Current.

FOR BOOKING WORLDWIDE:: Contact Tracy, Remarkable Current's manager at info@remarkablecurrent.com

LYRICS::
Delectable, Pretty everything 
I'm on the dance floor searching for a wedding ring 
Sensual smile, Loving ur style 
Full of class now, But bet you can Go wild? 
You got a good job I'm seeing what u working with, 
I’m not a killer, but Baby I promise ima murder it. 
Make Ya’ feel like- You ran-a two mile quick, 
I’ll  wear that out like a new out-fit - Come on!

Girl lemme see move those feet      
Your hips are hypnotizing me 
That sparkle in your eyes, tells me 
It's my lucky night. - 
We'll take a trip to the moon without leaving the dance floor.

Even when u standing, It's out standing, - I’d GO to work on you for free
The way you're dancing, is Enchanting, I can feel your energy.
Lil Mama, you got me burning up, -Pour all ur loving on me Toniiiiiiight

I never miss out, on a brick house, 
And ima keep it up till you lemme kiss that Big Smile 
You been in Love but never been loved before 
I'll make you wanna take a break like a b boy 
That GRUNT, nothing to mess with 
And Your Slide Electric 
You got curves like the Capitol letter B, 
My only competition, is a better me

There's parts of you I'm dying to know 
And we've both felt our passions grow 
Our rocket ship's outside, Let's Go 
It's your lucky night - 
I'm gonna show you stars without leaving the bedroom.

So Come on gurl, whatcha waiting for, you know you never met man like me before. 
I'II want you/ More than this night/ There's Sumpthin' bout your soul that feels so right 
I'm drowning/ don’t save me, Lemme swim inside your sea Toniiiiiight!

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www.thekaj.blogspot.com/

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soundcloud.com/remarkablecurrent/sets/the-kaj-1

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