"DMV"

1 of my throwaways from the vault. I somehow manipulated a sample of Gregorian monks chanting to spell out DMV.. It’s kinda rough but whatever, it’s the only version . It was of the moments where I liked it when I was creating it but then I didn't like it afterwards so I just put it the vault. In this situation I would usually delete the original instrumental so I can't record over it again. Then a couple months or even years later when I stumble upon it again, I'm like this isn't that bad after all, maybe I should at least share it with the people. I do that with my music A LOT !! I'm so brutal on myself & my work it's not even funny. I think it's because I listen to it so much while creating/writing to the music that it gets redundant and annoys me after awhile. I forget that when other people hear it, it's going to be brand new to them and they might get a different, better experience. Sometimes I think I have to go out and live life so I'll get some fresh ears then come back to some of my old work. This is usually the best time for me  to listen to it again. I always hear it differently then and can immediately see what I was attempting to do at the time. This is why I at least keep some songs around because I just plain delete a lot of stuff I make (a bad habit I'm trying to break). This is because I feel it won't live up to my more popular & acclaimed work. But anyway, hope you enjoy! More original music, poetry and much more coming soon!!

OneLove

D-Natural, Artistic Visionz Productions

D-Natural in Depth (Part II)

D-Natural in Depth

New Year ! New EP !

"Doin Me EP" - D-Natural

What's up world?!?!

It's your man D-Natural here with my first blog of this beautiful new year! I'm so blessed to see another one and share the latest in my creative evolution with you all. On the 7th of this month, I released my 3rd solo project, the "Doin Me EP"! It is now available through my Bandcamp site and will soon be everywhere else. I will keep you posted as this happens. However, along with this release I will be releasing music visuals for every song on the album, as well as my other solo albums that I have in the works. As usual, continue to check here for all the latest! The tracklist for the "Doin Me EP" is as follows:

1. Gettin Mines 3:00

2. Doin Me 3:25

3. Single 2:43

4. Rise feat. Keith Green 2:45

Click the link here to check it out - - - - > "Doin Me EP" - D-Natural

All songs are Written, Performed, Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Myself of course.

This year looks to be a very productive and promising year for me, as my music/writing output is about to increase. Got some dope collaborations with other artists and some surprises! As always, I'll continue to take you all for the ride!

Until the next time, keep the faith and keep chasing your dreams!!

One Love,
D-Natural
Artistic Visionz Productions

Trojan Thriller - D-Natural (720p)

Music Visual for "Trojan Thriller" Written, Performed, Produced, Mixed & Mastered By D-Natural for Artistic Visionz Productions (2013)

Visual Directed & Edited By Rardy Rard

Additional Footage Filmed By D-Natural

off the Unofficial Virginia State University EP Series

"Happily Ever After" - Mr. B (Prod. by D​-​Natural)

http://mrbmusic.bandcamp.com/track/happily-ever-after-prod-by-d-natural

$teady Grooving . . .

What's up world ?!

It's your man D-Natural back again with another chapter of my journey to share my gifts with the universe ! Been busy lately as usual making things happen & expanding Artistic Visionz Productions . Very happy to share some of my progress with you all thus far . . .

Still personally inspired by one of the songs I wrote & recorded for my debut EP Sigh of Relief back in August , I decided to reprise my most popular song off that project "Good Enough" with a visual of myself performing an intimate alternate version of it on guitar .

It's seems to have resonated with lots of you out there and of course as with all my work, it's very personal to me as well . I"m very happy to see that people are relating to my music and my messages ! It's really inspiring me continue on this journey that I've started with you all . 

I'm proud and honored to be playing my grandfather's vintage 1979 Peavey T-160 electric lead guitar . Everything time I pick this baby up it just felt right at home in my hands & I fell in love with it a little more each time . I'll be using it a lot more on other projects that I currently have in the works . I might have to possibly hunt for one just like it !! It's nothing like the sound of vintage instruments . With all the technology we have in today's society , musical instruments have evolved so much . But , even with that said , all the technology in the world can't replace the classic sound of instruments & equipment from the past . I personally will be starting a collection of them myself !

San Francisco, California Recording Artist Mr. B

Very proud to have recently collaborated with a great emcee out of San Francisco, California, Mr. B !! I had the opportunity to produce two songs , "Saved" & "Lord With You" , for his newly released album entitled "Hope" !

Mr. B "Hope"

One of the things that immediately stood out to me about Mr. B was his unique style & lyrical content ! He's a complete original . He delivers his lyrics with great energy & passion in all his music . 

I also liked the inspirational messages he injects in all his work , which has culminated into his beautiful new Gospel Hip-Hop album "Hope". A proud family man, Mr. B believes in creating what he calls 100% kid safe Hip-Hop . He definitely accomplishes that on his latest album and it gave me great pleasure to work with him in this effort . It also gave me great pleasure to hear the outstanding songs he wrote and recorded for this album which include our songs:

Saved & Lord With You

Everything really turned out great and he really blew me away with what he did to my work especially !! I look forward to more collaboration with this very talented west coast emcee !! I encourage you to click on all the links here to experience how he puts it down !! Trust me , you will NOT be disappointed !!

Until the next time , keep the faith & keep chasing your dreams ! I'll holla at y'all again soon but for now it's back to work . . .

One love

D-Natural, Artistic Visionz Productions