Kaleta and the ZoZo Afrobeat

Kaleta and the ZoZo Afrobeat recently came to Media to track a drum session with Drummer Tosin Aribisala.

Kaleta, born in the Republic of Benin and raised in Nigeria, grew up recording and performing with legendary Nigeria muscians Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade. The "Zozo Afrobeat" consists of a 13-piece ensemble that plays out of New York City.

Kaleta recently performed with Lauryn Hill.

Tosin has worked with such musicians as Macy Gray, Erykah Badu, D’ Angelo, and Sade to name a few.

To find out more about Kaleta and the Zozo Afrobeat visit their website.

To find out more about Tosin Aribisala visit his website.

Nichole Hatton

Nichole Hatton, female singer-songwriter and YouTube Sensation, recently recorded at Media for an upcoming music video.

Check out Nichole's MySpace Page.

Kofo Prepares for Royal Performance

Kofo The Wonderman (Master Drummer, Composer, Lead Singer and Bandleader) recently visited Media Recording working on a piece to be played for the King of Nigeria. When Kofo is working on a serious project, you won't find him without our own Steve Young at the console. Steve has co-produced 3 albums for Kofo since 2001.

Kofo’s stage name ‘The Wonderman’ reflects his  creative skill and ability to master the ‘Talking Drum’. The ‘Talking Drum’ is  the only percussion instrument that can speak words as accurately as the human  tongue. For more about Kofo visit www.kofomusic.com

Media Welcomes Mat Brandon

Media Recording Studios welcomes 16 year old phenom, Mat Brandon to the Media family.

Raised in the suburbs of Long Island, Mat found a genuine passion playing guitar, piano and at a young age. He started to play piano at the age 8 and picked up the guitar shortly after. At the age of 13 he started singing and writing his own songs.

Check out his MySpace page.

Media Welcomes Jac & Jill

Media Recording Studios welcomes Jac & Jill to the Media family. Their new album is currently being designed and manufactured by our own PerfectCDs.com.

Born and raised in New York, Jaclyn Quatela and Jill Winter realized immediately that their chemistry was undeniable. Together they created a unique vibe that mixes elements of the 60's, 70's and 80's with current pop sensibility. The album is set to be released in early 2009. The first single, Mm' Mm' Good from their self-titled debut album is available for free download starting January 1, 2009.

Check them out at their MySpace Page.

Hold Up the Sky in NPR Top Ten Albums of 2008

NPR Rock Critic Ken Tucker chose Andy Zwerling’s Hold Up The Sky for his list of top 10 best albums of 2008.

All music was written, arranged, produced, recorded and mixed by Steve Young at Media Recording Studios.

To see more visit www.NPR.org

The Island Quartet In The Studio

The Island Quartet, Jazz Ensemble, working in the Studio.

Barbara Garriel Records Debut Album

Barbara Garriel, author of "There Was a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello", finished her first full length album 'Ample Patience' at Media Recording Studios.

Look for Ample Patience to be available soon on her Website, www.barbaragarriel.com.

Ample Patience was designed and manufactured by PerfectCds.com.

Katt Williams Raps on Historic Track

Katt Williams, First Sunday, HBO: The Pimp Chronicles Pt.1, while preparing on Long Island for some television appearances and a Carnegie Hall performance, spent some time at Media Recording Studios.
Katt needed a studio with a seasoned producer in Hip Hop music, so he arranged to work with Steve Young.

Steve Young played a track for Katt that he had previously arranged for the pioneer of Reggae Gospel, Lester Lewis, "I Saw A Black Man In The White House".  Williams liked the hook so much that he recorded a rap for it right then and there, with Steve in the booth. The rest made history.

The track was posted on YouTube, on November 4th, it has received over 30,000+ views and has inspired several remixes.

The Single and downloads are available to order now at www.Isawablackmaninthewhitehouse.com.

The Single and Ringtones are available on Rhapsody, Amazon Mp3, and all major online stores. Visit YouTube to listen to the song.