Props from a Legend ! !

I appreciate every single person's support of my work which includes my music, poetry, blogs, photos etc . .

However when I get a thumbs up from music legends such as Narada Michael Walden , who I first became familiar with from being a fan of the legendary jazz-fusion band the Mahavishnu Orchestra ! Mr. Walden has worked with and written songs for the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston just to name a few. He has a discography that spans decades with countless of classics that I can't all mention in this one post ! Just Google him .

Mr. Walden did me the honor of liking one of my posts on Numubu, a wonderful social networking site for musicians ! The post was a link to another site where I have my first couple of EPs Ceteris Paribus and Sigh of Relief available for download and streaming . So he definitely heard MY work ! He also accepted my friend request which meant a lot !!

As a independent artist/musician that wears so many different hats , during the grind sometimes we can feel that some of our work goes unnoticed. But then we get moments like this , it's just inspiring and motivating that our work is noticed and appreciated !!

All music nerds know about what a legend this guy is ! His drum playing alone on classic records has taught me so much being a drummer myself .

It was exciting as a fan of music period, to see and experience this ! Just had to share .

Until the next time keep chasing your dreams and keep the faith .

OneLove
D-Natural
Artistic Visionz Productions

Drums In D-Natural Episode 2 (Part 2)

Drums In D-Natural Episode 2 (Part 1)

Drums in D-Natural

What's up world ?!?!

Yours truly coming at you with another installment in my blog . I've been pretty quiet lately but know I'm working  extremely hard on the several projects I have on deck for you all ! One of which includes a video series on the ArtisticVisionz Youtube channel ! Subscribe & enjoy my visuals that I will be posting very often soon !!

The above video is the 1st episode in the Drums in D-Natural series where I'm showing a little of what I do on the drums . Each video in this series will be different with me showcasing more of my playing style & technique w/ each episode . Episodes in this particular series will feature me playing drums live alongside my MPC, keyboard, my beats & much much more !

I'm starting multiple video series that will be first brought to you via Youtube . Each series will give you all different visuals of myself and my art which will include a video blog, music videos, beat/instrumental videos, original poetry recitals/readings, studio sessions & much much more !!

Also I'm steadily beefing up my catalog with more new original instrumentals, songs, & poetry ! Hear some of my newest work along with my older work via SoundCloud > > > Click Here

New collaborations with a group of extremely talented artist in the works as well !!

I'll leave you all with that for now . Until the next time, as always, keep the faith & keep chasing your dreams !

Peace

D-Natural, AVP

One Producer I Look Up To : Timbaland

I've always been a BIG Timbaland fan from waaay back in the day . He's one of my favorite producers and I've learned about music production just from listening to him . One thing that always stood out to me about Timbalands production was how it was mixed and how he used to sounds he used . He went against the grain, he broke the rules . He made music that didn't sound like any of the top ten hits and yet it still became part of the top ten hits . That's something that I aspire to do , even if it's on a indie/underground scale . Not only is he from the DMV like myself , he's also a very humble person . With the extraordinary talents he possesses, the things he's accomplished in the game, he's still a down to person and has stayed true to himself .

I wanted to share one of his radio interviews because he says a lot of real shit in it . As a producer AND as a man , alot of the things he said rang true to me . And really I think anybody who is an up and coming talent in the industry but also a human with faults can relate to this . Big homie broke it down like it should be broken down to people like US . . I present to you, another representative of the DMV, one of my heroes : Timbaland 

Peace & Enjoy y'all !

D-Natural, AVP

My 1st Album Is Finally Here Y'all ! ! !

D-Natural "Sigh of  Relief  EP"

The Sigh of Relief EP is the 1st of many solo efforts to come from Producer/Poet/Artist D-Natural of Artistic Visionz Productions. The album contains no samples with all instruments played by D-Natural including the 5 String Bass and an array of keys. The album is titled The of Sigh of Relief in homage to the long journey D-Natural has taken while grinding to get his music out to the world. The songs echo this theme as D-Natural touches on variety of topics dealing with life including love, acceptance, and his dreams of making a beautiful career out of his passions. Enjoy! This is just the beginning.....

Hear & Purchase The Album Here

All songs Written,Performed,Produced,Mixed,Recorded and Mastered

By: D-Natural for Artistic Visionz Productions

 

D-Natural on Twitter:  @ArtisticVisionz

D-Natural on drums . . .

What's up everyone !

I recorded this video of myself performing my duties as a drummer ! This is from the Christmas Day service we had at my church . Look 4ward to sharing more videos just like this one here ! I really had fun getting down on this joint here ! Featured on keys is the legendary Norman Weeks ! Enjoy and stay tuned for more new music and poetry ! It's on for 2012 babe !

Until the next time, peace and love !

D-Natural, AVP