Children of the Sun on Spike TV

Man, it just never ends. Phillipe Nover of UFC walks out to Children of the Sun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX__dtF1auI

Hold My Ground Mixtape on sale at Access Hip Hop

Hi all!

Though the California trip to promote "The First Draft" has come to an end, doesn't mean it's time to let up.

Few things:

The "Children of the Sun (Remix)" video is currently being shot, so watch out as we're prepping it for YouTube, and many, many other channels. If you'd like to be a part of it, don't hesitate to contact me. I'll have a spot for you, no doubt.

Also, while we were in San Diego, we had a little in-store meet & greet (should have been an eat & greet, haha) / performance @ Access Hip-Hop (aka, heaven) in San Diego, right next to Cros 1's "The Armory". It was a really good time and I met and re-met a bunch of cool people. But, more importantly, they'll be selling the last few copies of my "Hold My Ground, mixtape"! They're available at the store in San Diego, but you can also order online at http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=16657. So make sure to pick them up!

And last but not least, I'm continuing work on my debut album, which features production from J Chen, Incise, me, and other people (surprise), both famous and up-and-coming. It's sounding good so far! I hope I don't screw it up somehow, haha.

Ok all, take care. Here's the show schedule:

-Dec 5th - Five Points Big Show, Silk Road Cafe
-Dec 14th - Kevin Nadal's One Man Show "Dirty Thirty" ft. Hydroponikz &
Michelle "Mochi" Camaya (Finalist on Bravo's Step it up and Dance).

I'll return soon.
Ryan.

It's HERE!

The First Draft! Now I know I'm talking about it a lot, but that's only because it's good. Be sure to order online (and here previews) at:
http://www.myspace.com/deepfoundation

First time hearing about this? "The First Draft" is Deep Foundation's debut album which I contributed my best efforts Watch our promotional short film and previous videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B023C4341F452B05


Now, if you're interested, head over to The First Draft Album release party!! I'll be performing, as well as Ashley Robles, and of course Deep Foundation.
Buy your advanced tickets now @ http://deepfoundation.eventbrite.com! $15 and comes with a copy of the CD!

Hope to see you all there!

Coming Soon!!

Yes, it's almost here, The First Draft! Tuesday, October 21st! Trust, you won't be disappointed.

Deep Foundation's Debut Album
The First Draft

1. Introduction
(produced by Incise)

2. Understand
(produced by Illmind)

3. Children of The Sun
(produced by Hydroponikz)

4. Nobody Knows
(produced by AM Kidd)

5. Diamond In The Rough
(produced by Magnetik)

6. Acknowledgment (featuring DJ Mike Intellect)
(produced by J Chen)

7. Sleep (featuring Jay Legaspi)
(produced by Incise)

8. Nothing Ever (featuring Hydroponikz)
(produced by J Chen)

9. Let You Know
(produced by Words Arize)

10. Wildlife (featuring DJ Mike Intellect, Hydroponikz, Gifted)
(produced by Hydroponikz)

11. Stumble (featuring Hydroponikz)
(produced by Hydroponikz)

12. Girls
(produced by Illmind)

13. Destiny (featuring Ashley Robles)
(produced by Incise)

14. Late At Night (featuring Hydroponikz)
(produced by Incise)

15. Never Forget (featuring Ashley Robles, Rann Golamco)
(produced by Rann Golamco)

16. Bonus Song: Children Of The Sun (remix) (featuring Hydroponikz, Encite, Koba, Nomi & Kiwi)
(produced by Hydroponikz)

Mixed & Mastered by: DJ Phillee Blunt of the Illvibe Collective (www.illvibe.net)
Artwork by: Choz Belen (www.chozbelen.com)

AM Kidd – www.myspace.com/amkidd
Ashley Robles – www.ashleyrobles.com
DJ Mike Intellect – www.myspace.com/intell3ct
Encite - www.myspace.com/encite
Gifted – www.myspace.com/giftedmind
Hydroponikz – www.hydroponikz.com
Illmind – www.illmind.biz
Incise – www.myspace.com/incise
J Chen -   www.myspace.com/jaychenbeats
Jay Legaspi – www.jaylegaspi.com
Kiwi – www.myspace.com/kiwi
Koba – www.kobasounds.com
Nomi – www.myspace.com/powerstruggle
Rann Golamco – www.myspace.com/golamco

So you know they mean business. I feel like I'm this album's uncle.


Here are videos for week 4 and 5:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gARdonop4I


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC4cozd6d_M


Ok now: I have a show this Sunday at Bowery Poetry Club, 9pm. Doing an ALL ACOUSTIC set with some of my friends. Are you curious? Come through!

And last but not least:

The First Draft album release party will be:

Club Vesta
390 8th Avenue
(bet 29th and 30th Streets)
New York NY 10001
www.vestany.com

Oct 25th.

The album will be sold there, of course. I'll be performing as well as Ashley Robles and, of course, DF. More info HERE.

So put down Bioshock and LittleBigPlanet for a sec and cop this album!

The First Draft

I hope you all took the time to check out Incise's "Nobody's Story" featuring my new song, "Strife".

If that isn't enough for you then some more goodies are on your way. Good friends of mine, Deep Foundation (http://www.deepfoundation.net/), are releasing their debut album entitled "The First Draft", releasing Oct 21, 2008.

It features production from:

Jay Chen (www.myspace.com/jaychenbeats)
Incise (www.myspace.com/incise)
Illmind (www.illmind.biz)
and yours truly, hydroponikz

With appearances by:

Jay Legaspi (www.jaylegaspi.com/)
Ashley Robles (www.myspace.com/ashleyrobles)
and yours truly, hydroponikz


I produced 4 of the beats on there, and I'm on maybe 4 or 5 songs, so make sure you cop that when it drops. More information will be available as the date approaches.

For now, check out the promotional videos that I shot and edited. Check back every week until October 21st for new videos!

Week 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSAdKNHBuMk


Week 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yfhs1sCRJM


Week 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpFJxgitHGI


enjoy!

First Major Release!!! ..kinda.

So a good friend of mine, Incise (responsible for Grind, My America, Strife, many many tracks of mine) will release his first album tomorrow, Sept 3rd, on Goontrax.jp. You definitely can't miss it. If you haven't heard Incise's beats yet, you are in for a treat. This guy can rock everything from that 90s golden age soulful hip-hop, to some real bangers, to even house and complex instrumental compositions.

Some of the artists on the album include: The 49ers, Need Not Worry, The Stereotypes, Anika, and yours truly, Hydroponikz. If you hit up the AM Classics show, then you heard our track "Strife".

Make sure you support. Here are a few links:

US: Amazon iTunes(soon)
Overseas: HMV Tower Records Other Vendors

Thanks all!!

shoz

Hey guys!!
A.M. Classics was a blast! So to those who came out to the show, thanks so much!! Video will be up soon!

So the next show will be this Friday, August 22nd @ 507 Bar & Grill in Brooklyn.
It's 21+ only. $6 at the door
Show starts at 11pm, so be there early!! I'll be rocking alongside iLL Poetik & Mugshot of Deep Foundation as well! We'll be on for an hour.

Start Time:
Friday, August 22, 2008 at 10:30pm
End Time:
Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 2:00am
Location:
507 Bar & Grill
Street:
507 Grand Street
City/Town:
Brooklyn, NY

View Google Map

Facebook Event Page

Ok, everyone, take care! Remember, if you know anyone who'd like to be a part of the mailing list, please ask them to send me an e-mail and I'll add them immediately!!

Thanks so much, everyone, for sticking with me!! We're getting somewhere, slowly but surely.

Be sure to check out:
hydroponikz.com
Facebook Page
MySpace

Peace!!
Dro.

Sesame Street: Home Of The Brave!

enough said.

California Loves Secret Menus!

So I have finally returned from the wonderful, yet mysterious world of California. I had such a blast!

Highlights include:

- East Meets West with Kevin Nadal AND: Emmanuel Romero, Adrien Salazar, Aivy Cordova, & Golda Supernova.

I'd just like to thank all of you who showed up and showed love. It was truly a pleasure to meet all of you! Enjoy the CDs!! (Thanks to those who picked some CDs up. Only a couple left! Lighter luggage = happy Ryan).

Be sure to tune in to YouTube as I will be posting a compilation of performances soon enough.

For those who were not able to pick up a cd that night, I will be selling them online hopefully VERY soon. If not, just send me an email and we'll work something out!

Oh and for those who'd like to be added to the mailing list for updates on shows and songs, send me an email with your email address and I'll put you on.

anyways

- the Full House house. Jubeedoo Bop Baddowwwwww. Nuff Said
- In-N-Out Burger, Roscoe's, Carl's Jr., Fisherman's Wharf, various Mexican restaurants, Genki, Ariake Japanese, Thai place by Malibu, that Pho place, Cafe Tropical, ... er... food in general.. rocks. Good thing I've got my Ab-Rocket (who knows if it works, it just looks fun)
- Beauty Bar, Geisha House, R Bar, The Dresden. All dope spots with great music and, best of all, not too parislindsaybritneymarykate.
- Can't wait to photochop my walk of fame star.
- Haight Street is like a prettier St Marks.
- I saw The Wackness finally.
- Beaches are fun. Finally saw dolphins!
- Of course, seeing friends that you haven't seen in months

I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting (or purposely leaving out). Again, peace from the east, and I'll be back soon!

Happy 4th!

Sorry, I been MIA. Been busy working on some new stuff, including a couple of cuts on a few of my friends' album (you'll find out soon). And I'm going to CALI! If you in the area, make sure you check this show out with Kevin Nadal & More!

East Meets West: A Night of Hip Hop and Comedy in San Francisco
July 13, 2008 (Sunday)
7-10pm
Space 180
180 Capp Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
(close to the 16th street BART station)

Two of New York's resident artists are taking over San Francisco!
You don't want to miss this fabulous night of hip hop and comedy.

Featuring Hydroponikz (Emcee)
http://www.hydroponikz.com/
and
Kevin Nadal (Comedy)
http://www.kevinnadal.com

With performances by San Francisco's own
Emmanuel Romero (Comedy)
http://www.myspace.com/bigero

Adrien Salazar (Spoken Word)
http://drepoetic.wordpress.com/

Aivy Cordova (Comedy)
http://www.myspace.com/aivycordova

Golda Supernova (Band)

http://www.myspace.com/goldasupernova


$5 at the door. Other donations are welcome.
All proceeds will benefit the CANFit (California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness) program of the Bay Area. It seeks to improve the nutrition and physical activity status of California´s low income African-American, American Indian, Latino, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander youth 10-14 years old.
http://www.canfit.org/

Can't wait to see some familiar and new faces!

no words..

.. hope everything's ok.

Thanks Kina!

So, the wonderful, talented, beautiful Kina Grannis has been nice enough to share her wisdom and teach us how to play "Strong Enough". I'm not any good at it, but I'll get it soon, I promise. Also, she's featured me in her new "featured videos" portion of her blog. So thanks so much for that! Totally made my week.

And for those who don't know who she is, go check her out. She won Doritos' "Crash the Superbowl" contest and was featured during the 2008 Superbowl commercials. Now you KNOW that's a big deal. She's one of the most talented, humble, down-to-earth souls out there. Guitar is fresh, vocals are amazing. She makes your favorite song sound better. She makes her song your new favorite song. Go peep the bla(h)g every Monday her for new videos! www.kinagrannis.com/blog


(facebook heads, click "view original post" to see this video).

I'll be gone now. Peace!
drOMG!

Thanks Mike!

10 years ago, June 14, 1998: Jordan's 'last shot' wearing black and red. He made that sick game-winning goal after swatting the ball from Jazz possession as the clock ticked towards the game's end. Greatest moment in the NBA, without a doubt. It feels really good to be 23 =)

Hmm. Wonder if anyone will ever read this...

..but I've decided it doesn't matter. I'll still manage to put something down possibly every day. Maybe every two days? I haven't decided yet.

Happy Birthday to all my Geminis! I've been to many celebrations these past couple of weeks... and we really know how to rock it.

And a huge thank you to those who have been coming to the shows. I only do this for you!

So what's on the plate right now?
- Recording a demo of my first album.
- A new music video to be shot in early July.
- June 10th, "Jammin Asian" at Laugh Lounge.
- June 21st, "Words" at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
- Quite possibly a west coast appearance in July.
- Beat GTA4 before MGS4 comes out.

OK, I'm out of here. I need to figure out a way to make this blog a little more interesting. That time will come soon. Peace!

ryan.

Aloha and Hello

The new Hydroponikz.com is here. It's still undergoing heavy construction, so bear with me while we get everything settled.

Thanks to Anthony for getting this whole thing going, Derek S for the Pic, Derek O for the Bio, Jen for everything.

Look forward to getting this whole blog thing going! Peace!