Hello Artisans and Patrons
Welcome to the maiden voyage of The Artisans Combine Newsletter. Keeping to our motto of unifying artisans through tactful collaborations, we’ve composed this report to promote the strategic partnerships spearheading the wave of the future.
Without further ado…
Somewhere in the sphere of music a sleeping giant wakes. The fast-flying super producer Cruzer Urameshi is steadily casting a shadow over the soundscape of audio. Always marching to his own beat, the nomadic dragon crosses as many genres in music as he does borders on the map. So, the question beckons, does this well-traveled, well-versed candidate have what it takes to become Breakthrough Producer of the Year?
Here at TAC, we believe it's not even a question, but an inevitability. Here's why:
Steadily growing and evolving, Cruzer Urameshi doesn't shy from unventured territory. The success of Cruzer 64, One Nice Rain, Synergy, Lofi Cruzin' 3 and a trove of other releases has highlighted the versatility and limitless capacity to expand to new skies and conquer new airwaves. Projects like Act Alright featuring Rayots and the massive collaboration with Krusin of SaySome fame are just a few examples of his proven ability for virality. Coupled with his bustling TikTok, not even the sky's the limit.
The accomplishments of Cruzer Urameshi aren't strictly related to the music industry, either. For the past year, Cruzer has committed to enriching the community and his music business. Being more active online and offline, he has been establishing a firm and communicative connection to his fans and partners. Even taking on a mentee, giving back and paying it forward is just as much a part of the mission statement as it is making knock-out hits. Co-founding The Artisans Combine, uniting artists of various disciplines to fulfil their project needs, giving music industry and business advice, and always being willing to work with someone new, Cruzer Urameshi is an entire contribution to the music industry as a whole.
Poetic, articulate, creative, and expressive: these are just some of the words used to describe the powerhouse that is SaySome Studios. Containing skills and talents of various disciplines, this studio produces the entire package in house to steamroll an almost sweatshop-like amount of content constantly pumping through your speakers. Wordsmiths, Krusin and Martian The Anomaly, captaining the SaySome movement are rapidly stamping a flag on open turf.
It can prove difficult for up-and-coming rappers to build a brand without a niche or gimmick. Then there are artists like Springfield, Massachusetts' Kyle Rusin, more popularly known as Krusin. The embodiment of finding your own pace, on your own lane (pun intended), Krusin reeks an energy of non-competitive content with a talent and tenure to match.
With over ten years of experience and projects like The 365 Verse Challenge, his monk-like dedication to his craft has donated to rapid writing camps and an "effortless" stillo. A formidable vocalist and writer, Krusin represents Springfield's standard for lyricism and expression.
The viral earworm Hawt Dog, produced by Cruzer Urameshi, and the upcoming studio album Studio Love with Martian the Anomaly will further cement Krusin into the industry's macula. You may find Krusin on all your favorite streaming sites. With a catalogue of projects under his belt and a plethora to come, there's more than enough to keep you tuned in.
On the other side of fire, burns the brand of an ancient alien. Equal part down to Earth and out of this world, Martian The Anomaly is truly a stand out act in the realm of musical expression. Turning mundane topics on his head and knocking far out concepts on their rear, Martian has formulated a method graspable by the masses.
The inhouse mixer for SaySome Studios and vocalist alongside DeMos The Anomaly, Martian is always either in the booth or pressing buttons in his lab. The recent release of The Acres is a powerful display of Martian's capability as a solo artist. The current vibe that is Studio Love, another collaboration with Krusin, is another staple exemplification of the no-holds-barred lyricism and delivery Martian contributes to every enterprise. Whether with league, or by himself, it is nearly impossible to dismiss the Musical Anomaly.
It is amazing to know Martian once considered hanging up the microphone. Now he has over four albums released this year alone, and his greatest works are yet to come. For the meantime, you can find Martian The Anomaly rocking the stage across Massachusetts and Connecticut.
In an environment, often, overtly competitive, even hostile to its participants, a shine of light forms in the center of Syracuse, New York. It is commonplace in hip-hop for artists to be met with resistance even from other artists. In comes Mark Morrison-LeMay. LeMay has been gathering the local talent to work together as a single force. The force: Legacy Artists Productions.
For the better part of the last three years, Legacy has been growing its roster and reach across the northeast. With a lengthy history as a drummer and former DJ, LeMay not only has industry knowhow, but he also understands production from the artist's perspective giving him an advantageous position to curate the best and most genuine content coming out of upstate New York.
Needless to say, Legacy's scope isn't locked to Syracuse. The Legacy studio is host to a multitude of acts which come from every corner of New England, such as the recent performance and collaboration with SaySome Studios. As of October, Legacy Artist Productions and The Artisans Combine has been in consortia to improve the networks and conditions of the entertainment environment across Upstate New York and Western Massachusetts, so up-and-coming creators may have a forum and platform to build brand awareness.
Scouring the map for prospects, Harrison Young has given chair to some of the most portentous and accomplished creators in New England. Topic Time with Harrison Young is the place for burgeoning stars to have a voice, and have fun doing it.
The year was 2010 when the ex-sport show co-host took his act on a solo run. Since then, Topic Time with Harrison Young has hosted hundreds of interviews with people from every walk of life. From musicians to models, authors to artists, all are invited to speak their truth.
After a decade of hosting a myriad of guests, Young hasn’t shown any signs of stopping, yet. 2022 looks to be the biggest year for Topic Time. The list of flourishing brands to come will keep you glued, if the hours of published content hasn’t already.
Along the banks of the Connecticut River, a life-long artist takes the next step. Cynthia Aponte, also known as Cyn Aponte or CynArt, has been making a name for herself across Western Mass and online, notably her success on TikTok. Cyn's anime on glass paintings and pencil sketches are every part awe inspiring and every time captivating. With a website and shop on the way, this is only the beginning of her promising future.
Although much of her projects consist of anime, Cyn hints at greater operas which she plans to reveal in 2022; but for the time being, it will be kept under wraps. Will she illustrate a book? Will a city wall get an abstract mural? Having a surfeit of skills and disciplines, the possibilities are endless. We'll just have to bide nearby to find out.
What the ambitious artist did share with us is her plan to launch a website. Soon, there will be a more convenient way for all of us to get our hands on original art, even merch, by the amazingly artistic Cynthia Aponte.
All the way by The Bay an artist makes a name in the Boston area. The self-proclaimed social butterfly, Hector Laboy is as inviting as his art is stylistic. Even if you’ve never heard of Laboy, his content will strike a comforting familiarity. Having everything from fanciful original pieces to fantastic fan-fiction, Hector Laboy Art is open for commission and is always humble in accepting commendation.
Shifting into a more active member in art communities and conventions than having an online presence, the charismatic virtuoso can often be found behind a table with a stack of prints, shaking hands with fans in person. That isn't to say Laboy is inept in online marketing. Quite the contrary. Laboy is easily found on social media and has an open shop on Etsy. In the near future, the gregarious artifex plans to live stream art on TikTok, Twitch and Youtube, along with starting a Patreon.
Having all bases covered, the ubiquitous Hector Laboy installs himself in the Eastern Massachusetts art scene.
The past month has proven monumental for the growth of specific artists in Western Ma. The late October Graffiti Jam hosted in Springfield, Massachusetts has sparked a big bang of concepts and creativity for artists looking to build upon their outreach. After the success of the Jam, some of the local talent gathered for a Writer’s Bench to discuss the future of Springfield’s underground scenes and how the community can benefit from its promotion and expansion. The conclusion: an All Elements Get Down.
The writer's bench is an indispensable event in old-school hip-hop graffiti culture. It's a place where graffiti writers can safely meet and share art pieces and sign each other's art books in a comfortable environment. During this writer's bench, the artists present had the consentient question: can a writer's bench survive in Springfield? Graffiti art as a whole is typically a shunned sector of hip hop culture, as far as the general public is concerned. Today, it is nearly nonexistent in the industry.
Sketching in black books with break dancers on the TV and music in the air, the writers at the bench sat thinking of a way to get the Writer's Bench public. Surely the city of Springfield wouldn't condone a meeting of vandals, even less for it to be advertised. But graffiti wasn't the only element of hip hop present at the Bench, that day. Many of the participants were rappers and break dancers, themselves. Maybe a writer's bench will not go well with the public, but what about a hip hop jamboree equipped with DJs, dancers, and rappers, and a set designed by graffiti artists? Almost like a hip hop Soul Train, the ideas of podcasts, TV shows, and live events were proposed. Perhaps Keep Springfield Beautiful would support graffiti artists creating a venue for writers to do their art in an effort to combat vandalism. The potential of these ideas may be monumental to the ongoing renaissance in Springfield's downtown area. Not to mention the opportunities it will allow the youth.
The meeting that day was filled with a creative energy that was too significant to ignore. But the artists want to stay anonymous for the time being, and the project on a slow leak. Rest assured these aren't merely pipe dreams. Locations are being scouted and talents are being called. But that is all that has been made public of the event and the group behind its formation. You’ll have to stay connected with TAC News for the next exclusive update on this historic event coming out of Springfield's underground.
SLIME
Pasto Chris has released the long-awaited studio album S.L.I.M.E. to all streaming sites
KARL
Rapid Slash Karl will be getting the treatment as Alicea Media Arts sets to produce a full length comic book.
DWV
DewayneVisuals has announced a coming shift in content, from music videos to short films and skits.
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