So in 15 hours or so from the time of writing, it will be a new decade here in the UK. I for one welcome it with open arms and happily say "Good Riddance!" to the Noughties. Click the "Read More" link to find out why:

The Noughties sucked as a decade. I mean, really. Think about it. Of the years 2000-2009, 8 of those years had George W Bush controlling the worlds most powerful country. I mean, who let this guy in? OK fair enough, you guys made a mistake voting him in the first time. But you realized and then…..the bastard cheated his way back in. Obama’s first year in office hasn’t been anywhere near enough time to counter the damage done by the Bush Administration, but I am certain that over time, Obama will be able to lead the country and the world in a better direction.

What about music? Well, the record business died over the last decade and it seemed like cultural movements did too. Where’s the movements like there were in every decade prior? Grunge and the rise of commercial hip-hop and alternative rock in the 90′s, electro, new wave and post punk in the 80′s, metal, punk and funk in the 70′s, rock and roll in the 60′s……well what the hell does the Noughties have to show for itself musically? Nada.

2009 felt like it had to just outdo the suckiness of the whole rest of the decade on it’s own. Economic recession. The death of the king of pop. In my case, more heartbreak and personal issues than I care to even waste another second getting upset about. In short, a terrible, terrible year. I’m confident that the Tens is going to be a GREAT decade though. I can’t explain why right now, since we’re not even in it yet. But I CAN feel it. There’s something stirring, an energy that some forward thinking people will harness. The Noughties has left us all downtrodden, resentful and angry. This anger is our gift and the force that will guide us to a better tomorrow.

I plan to start off the Tens with a bang. The release of my long awaited, years in the making solo album (I PROMISE it’s nearly done!!!)….the new Swami album that is our most ambitious project to date and will hopefully elevate us to previously unseen heights……THIS IS THE NEW BEGINNING.

But don’t just take my word for it. Drop me a line and let me know why you feel the Tens is going to be awesome. I can’t be alone in feeling like the draught of the Noughties will lead to a new renaissance of the Tens. I mean, once you hit rock bottom, the only way is up, right? Happy new decade to all of you.

Peace love and be wild.

Casey "S-Endz" Rain.

P.S – Big shout out to Bobby Friction and all the listeners of the FRICTION show on the BBC Asian Network who placed ‘Sugarless’ as the #2 song of 2009 in the Top 50 songs countdown show. Hey, I guess 2009 wasn’t all bad

Hello friends, fans, groupies, lovers, family, music lovers, neofunkers,

My new EP ‘Outer Space’ is out now – click the picture to the right or here for your download.

I’m offering it for free, but if you choose to pay for it you may pay any amount you choose. To get your free download, simply enter ’0′ when asked for a price, and then choose your format (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc)

Thanks for the support, I hope you enjoy the music…..this is the introduction to neofunk!

Peaceloveandbewild,

S-Endz

xxx

S-Endz
‘Outer Space’
featuring Kazz Kumar & Rukas
neofunk entertainment

Blast off into new worlds with the hottest collaboration of the year!
S-Endz, world reknowned vocalist, songwriter, member of critically acclaimed electropop band Swami, affiliate of the late Tupac Shakur’s "Havenotz" crew and leader of the neofunk movement recruits the neon-tinged vocal styles of Kazz Kumar (Sona Family) and the lyrical firepower of Australian rapper Rukas (co-CEO of Outlawz Australia, the latest venture by Tupac’s Outlawz) to take you into Outer Space….

Produced by S-Endz, ‘Outer Space’ is a club thumping cyber-hop ode to escapism. No agenda, no pretenses, this is pure feelgood music, so let down your defences and prepare for takeoff!

The 4-track digital single of ‘Outer Space’ will be released for free via S-Endz.com (in association with Bandcamp) on the 21st October 2009 and will include 2 exclusive remixes as well as a bonus track from the forthcoming S-Endz debut album, ‘Emanate’.

Although the EP will be free, there will be the option to pay for it also, and you may pay how much or little you choose.

If you choose to pay, you have the option of higher quality and uncompressed audio, as well as the nice warm feeling of supporting the art that you enjoy, and a personal note of thanks from the artist himself for doing so.

‘Outer Space’ – taking off on October 21st 2009!
www.s-endz.com

*Artwork designed by Omer Janjua *

Links:

DesiHits.com reports on ‘Outer Space’ – with quotes from S-Endz on how the track came about

Chakdey.com reports on ‘Outer Space’.

Punjab2000 reports on ‘Outer Space’

Bhangraw.com reports on ‘Outer Space’

TheMusictionary.com reviews ‘Outer Space’

More to come!

The CD’s have been pressed, the record company has sent the stock to the distributors, and all systems are go for the UK/India physical release of ‘53431‘ on the 17th August!

Here’s the tracklist:

1. Electro Jugni
2. Sugarless
3. DesiRock
4. Mehbooba
5. Turn It Up
6. Hey Hey
7. Tonight
8. Don’t Hold Back
9. Shakedown
10. Homage
11. Ching
12. Disciples
13. Big Beat Thumbi
14. Ching (Shiva Soundsystem’s Mo-Flo Remix)
15. DesiRock (Shiva Soundsystem’s Radio Remix)

‘Sugarless‘ has blown up on radio worldwide, and we’re incredibly happy with all the love you guys have shown for the song. We’ve shot a performance video for the song and we hope to have it completed within the next few weeks. For all you club DJ’s, don’t sleep on the hard-hitting dancefloor-targeted "New Desi Generation" remix of ‘Sugarless‘ – if you’re on Facebook, you can listen to it here – get in touch with us for your copy!

If you’re in the UK or India, you’ll be able to pick up ‘53431‘ in stores from the 17th. If not, we will have some stock on our digital store  – where you can also grab your own ‘DesiRock‘ or ‘53431‘ T-Shirts which have been flying off the merch tables at Swami shows this summer! Get yours now cos stock is extremely limited!

We’re currently finalizing details for the digital release of ‘53431‘ which will be in early-to-mid September.

Are you ready for ’53431′?

Peace!!

S-Endz

S-Endz appears in the new issue of Anokhi magazine, out now in the US and Canada! So to those of you on the North American continent, go out and grab a copy! If not, no fear! Check out the article right here!

So now it’s official! Emanate dropping in the fall with the first single ‘Do U Wanna Come?’ bustin out the airwaves soon!

Thanks to Jay at www.bhangraw.com for the scan!

The brand new Swami EP ‘Electro Jugni/She’s Mine’ is out now!

Click the picture for AmazonMP3 and iTunes buy links!

Tracklist:

1. She’s Mine

2. Electro Jugni

3. Ching (Radio Edit)

4. Ching (Shiva Soundsystem’s Mo-Flow Remix)