Sorry Neosouljas,

Since I started using Tumblr, I’ve been neglecting this old WordPress blog. These days the best way to keep up with me is over at Tumblr, Twitter and Google+.

Long and short of it – I cancelled my full length debut album “Emanate” and am instead releasing a new EP entitled “Chapter 0: REINKARNAL” which you can find out about at chapter0.s-endz.com. The first track, “Alone” will be released on February 11th with subsequent songs being released every two weeks.

This WP blog will likely go completely out of commission soon, I just haven’t figured out where s-endz.com should point to, instead. Most likely I’ll build some sort of page that has various links to different social media presences… and shit like that. Peace and be wild.

S

It’s been a long time in the making. But the tracklist is finalized. The artwork is done. The songs are written. They just need mixing, which my cousin Subs and I should hopefully be starting this week. With a Swami tour also starting on Wednesday, there’s a lot going on.

Unfortunately there’s one song that still needs work, and it happens to be the most intensely personal song with the most musical depth and dynamic…… aka, the most work. All the other songs are done. I considered leaving it off. Unfortunately it’s the title track. And it’s hard for me to even think about the things it needs to be finished. It’s a tough one. But I’m determined to see this through, because I need to release this soon. I feel like I’m repressing ideas and visions for the next album I make and that’s not good. As they say, it’s much easier to start an idea than to finish one. But it’s a learning process, and over the past 4 years that I’ve been making this album (admittedly – on and off at times), I’ve learned so much, and I don’t think the next one will take as long. And hopefully it’ll be just as good.

I’m very proud of this album. But it’s scary to share some of your most innermost thoughts with the world. Not all of the album is like that – there’s tracks that are simply about having a good time and made to blast loudly at the world. But there’s a story weaving through all of the songs, and it’s my story. My life. Good times and bad times. I’m the creator, the protagonist, the antagonist, the hero, the villain, the narrator and more. I hope you enjoy it, but if you don’t, that’s OK. Because I didn’t compose this music and write these songs for anyone. Just myself. My Neosouljas, you know this already and I’m eternally grateful to all of you that have decided to join me on this ride.

This is only the beginning.

One love… S-Endz
x

Hey all, so it’s been 2 weeks since Kazz and I released “Fashion Part II” and we’ve been getting a phenomenal response! If you’re one of the few who hasn’t yet downloaded it, click here to do so, and enjoy!

Return Of The Fashionistas!

First they took you to “Outer Space”, now rising stars Kazz Kumar and Swami vocalist S-Endz have teamed up again for the official sequel to Kazz’ 2010 hit “Fashion”.

Click here to hear a preview snippet

“Fashion Part II (Neofunk Style)” showcases Kazz’s lush vocals alongside S-Endz’s trademark Neofunk beats, glittery synths and cyber-rhymes as an ode to fashionistas worldwide. Indeed, both artists have received acclaim for their unique fashion styles, making this collaboration a perfect match.

Look for “Fashion Part II” to hit radio stations worldwide in March 2011 followed by immediate digital release on the 2nd April.

For more info on Kazz Kumar please visit facebook.com/kazzkumar

For more info on S-Endz please visit s-endz.com

So I’ve been neglecting my site right here a bit. I feel bad about it, but hey, it’s not like there aren’t a million other ways for you guys to follow what I’m doing. One of the main reasons I began to blog less here is because I made an executive decision to keep this site strictly about my work, and I began to blog about all the other stuff over on Tumblr.

If you use Tumblr, hit that link and go follow me on there. Of course, Twitter and Facebook are also good ways to keep up, you’ll find those links in the top right.

I’ve still been working hard on “Emanate” – although the new Swami album set to be released in 2011 has been taking up the majority of my songwriting and recording time over the past year. I’ve co-written and recorded vocals on every song, rapped on all of them and sang on some of them too. It’s easily our best work to date, and right now our management are talking to multiple major labels to make sure this is our biggest release yet. I can’t wait to get it out there for you all to hear it. Of course, this means that there have been a lot of delays to my solo project, but it is still an ongoing process, and very much a labor of love….  because you only get to make your debut album once, and I intend for this to be the ultimate showcase of what NEOFUNK is all about. Haters can step the fuck back because this shit will hit you like an atomic bomb.

Also, stay tuned for my brand new collaboration with Kazz Kumar, “Fashion Part 2 (Neofunk Style)”….. hitting the airwaves in January….get ready!

Peace and be wild,
S-Endz…. aka Casey Rain The Neosoulja
x

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