Documentary Screening

On Monday the 11th of April I will be screening the "8:00 AM" documentary at 'An Outlet'. The doors are open from 19:30 PM, but the screening wont take place until 20:00 PM. Everything's in place for the night, I have spoken to everyone at the venue and everything seems to be in check. I'm really looking forward to showing the general public the documentary, I hope they fully enjoy the screening and the night. I have also made a Facebook event about the screening for close friends and family to attend. The attendance on the event is slowly building so hopefully there will be a good turnout. Lets hope its a successful night.

Mazzie - 8:00 AM Documentary Finished

Today I received the finished version of the "8:00 AM" documentary. It looks superb, I'm delighted with the finished product. Considering the time frame we've had to work in I think what we've managed to achieve in such little time is exceptional.
This whole project I have been trying to maintain I high level of professionalism and exceed certain standards I usually work at. The film crew haven't let me down one bit, the work they've put in and what they've managed to produce is exceptional. They've been a pleasure to work with and they couldn't have been more professional. I'm really looking forward to the screening of the documentary on the 11th of April.

Finishing Touches

Over the past few days I have been putting in the hours trying to get the EP finished and wrapped up before the scheduled deadline. I have also been tying up a few lose ends making sure all the tracks are mixed to my satisfaction and the standard of production is mastered to a commercial release.
I have also been working on my bandcamp page, making sure all design elements and aspects of the site are up to scratch and still carry high level of professionalism.

Mazzie - 8:00 AM Final Artwork Design

Over the past few days I have been mulling over which design to choose for my EP artwork. I have been finding it hard to put my finger on one design that really stands out for me. I have chosen a design that represents my initial vision of how I wanted the artwork to look like. I'm really happy with the overall outcome of the design, what Ayem has achieved in a short amount of time is superb. It was quite a task working with Ayem, sending him emails back and forth trying to create my vision for the EP cover, but Its been a pleasuring working with him and I will definitely be working with him again in the future.

Email to Ayem Beats:

"I have had a few days to think about it and I'm going to go with the 6.jpg! I really like how the red works with the green and blue! It just lifts the rest of the design. Hope that's OK?
If possible can you make me a bandcamp banner as well?


Thanks again for everything, its been a joy working on a professional level with you.

- Mazzie"

The final design for the EP cover

Unity Radio Review

Last night I was on Unity Radio talking about my forthcoming EP release "8:00 AM". The show was great, everyone at the station was welcoming and couldn't have made it any easier for me. This was the first time I'd done anything like this so it was a new experience for me. I had quite a lot of information to fit in so I tried to talk about the main aspects of the EP. 
I was doing this show because I wanted people to hear my music and also promote myself commercially live on air, it was a great experience and I hope the release benefits from getting this little bit of exposure. I have also been asked to go back on the show after the EP has been released to do another feature. This will be another good opportunity to try and get some more exposure and promote the EP again.

EP Artwork First Draft Development

Email from Ayem Beats:

"I'm really happy you like it man, that's great news.
Nice eye with the 8am section, I knew something was a bit off, but couldn't really put my eye on it (and I dare call myself a graphic designer). I've uploaded some different versions of the artwork, let me know what you think. Being the indecisive person that I am, I couldn't really settle on one so I thought I'd let you pick one from the bunch. Hopefully there's one in there that you like, if not back to the drawing board.

Regards
Ayem"

Ayem sent me some different versions of the artwork and there were three designs that really stood out for me.

EP Artwork First Draft Development

Email to Ayem Beats:

"What you've done is great, I'm really impressed with what you've managed to achieve.
Everything looks great, I don't really need to change anything really, although could the '8:00 AM' bit be a different colour? Maybe a blue/green?

Thanks again, I appreciate the hard work you've done for me

- Mazzie"

EP Artwork First Draft

Today I got the first draft of my EP artwork back from Ayem Beats. The artwork looks great and I'm really pleased with what he's come up with. He's managed to take everything into account that I told him, and designed a piece of work that was close to vision I wanted him to achieve.

Email from Ayem Beats:

"Alright man
I've attached the cover I've come up with. I Was going to send it to you yesterday but it totally slipped my mind, sorry about that!
Let me know your thoughts on it. Like it, hate it, need some changes etc.

Regards
Ayem"

Here's the first draft of the EP cover

Recording With Dr Syntax

Today I had a recording session in the SSL with Dr Syntax. I was really excited about working with him as I've always listened to his music since I was a teenager. It was an honor to be in the same studio as him. The session was great it had a real professional feel about it, we both shared ideas on how we could develop the track and what techniques could we use to improve the recording of the vocals. I'm really happy that I've managed to work with someone who's established themselves in the industry and cemented a renowned reputation in the UK Hip Hop scene. The material we managed to gather from the session sounds superb and once its been mixed with the rest of the track I'm hopeful that the overall finished product will sound on point and to my satisfaction.

Dr Syntax

Second Filming Session With The Film Crew

Today I had my second filming session with the film crew from Chester University. The material we've managed to gather from the studio sessions so far looks superb, I'm highly anticipating the final outcome of the project. Having the film crew available to shoot the documentary has been lifesaver, its given me more time to concentrate on the production of the EP and tie up any lose ends with the rest of the project. Today I was discussing on camera what I wanted to achieve from bringing out the EP and how working in a studio gives you more freedom and creativity supposed to making music in your own studio at home.