We made plans all week long for you to come to my house after our gig Saturday night... Saturday night, all is well... Until you left without even saying goodbye. You didn't call me all day. You KNEW I would be pissed off... You TRIED to call me today, no apologies, no nothing.. You made it seem like it's no big deal. I don't play that shit. You told me you were high on mushrooms. And THAT'S why you weren't in your normal state of mind. I say that's no excuse... You should've kept your word. I don't care WHAT kind of drugs you do. You're a grown-ass man. I can't control what goes into your body. I CAN, however, control how your actions affect ME. And again, I'm not having that shit.
So on that note, I know how to treat you now... I know not to expect you to keep your word. You say it's no big deal. I say, bullshit. It's a HUGE deal to me. But I won't get too angry about it. I'll just turn around and walk away. Eff u. I've had enough...
Monday, April 16, 2007
Friday, April 06, 2007
AC Joins Forces with Cratesavers Muzik
Normally I'm not a "cut and paste" type of person, but I figured this press release said it best. And YES, I'm excited about this deal!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: wallshaker@gmail.com
WALLSHAKER Signs Deal with CRATESAVERS MUZIK
Legendary Detroit House producer and Wallshaker Music CEO Aaron-Carl signed a 2 to 3-year contract with Cratesavers Muzik on April 4, 2007. Founded by Scan 7’s Trackmasta Lou and Direct Beat music pioneer Posatronix, Cratesavers will oversee the manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Wallshaker’s music catalogue.
“This alliance not only makes our records more accessible throughout the world, but also showcases the great strength we have (as Detroit artists and producers) when we pool our resources together” says Carl.
Wallshaker was founded in 1998, with the underground club hit, “Closer.” Wallshaker’s third release, Aaron-Carl’s “My House” got licensed by Ovum Recordings and earned a spot on Billboard’s Top 40 Dance/Club Play Chart. After a brief hiatus, Wallshaker re-opened its doors in 2003, releasing a steady stream of Deep House and Tech-House anthems. Other artists on the label include Detroit DJs E. Dubb and Benjamin Hayes, soul singer extraordinaire Veronique, and Inbetween DJs from the UK.
Cratesavers started initially in 1999, and spawned a record label in 2005. Specializing in Classic Detroit Techno, their label is open to all genres of electronic music. Cratesavers’ roster includes Techno legends Scan 7, Detroit’s own DJ Surgeon and the Detroit Techno Militia.
Wallshaker Music will also be digitally distributed through EPM Online, Beatport.com, Juno.co.uk, Wallshaker.com and Cratesavers.com.
For more information, please visit the following sites:
http://www.wallshaker.com/
www.myspace.com/wallshakermusic
http://www.cratesavers.com/
www.myspace.com/cratesavers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: wallshaker@gmail.com
WALLSHAKER Signs Deal with CRATESAVERS MUZIK
Legendary Detroit House producer and Wallshaker Music CEO Aaron-Carl signed a 2 to 3-year contract with Cratesavers Muzik on April 4, 2007. Founded by Scan 7’s Trackmasta Lou and Direct Beat music pioneer Posatronix, Cratesavers will oversee the manufacturing and worldwide distribution of Wallshaker’s music catalogue.
“This alliance not only makes our records more accessible throughout the world, but also showcases the great strength we have (as Detroit artists and producers) when we pool our resources together” says Carl.
Wallshaker was founded in 1998, with the underground club hit, “Closer.” Wallshaker’s third release, Aaron-Carl’s “My House” got licensed by Ovum Recordings and earned a spot on Billboard’s Top 40 Dance/Club Play Chart. After a brief hiatus, Wallshaker re-opened its doors in 2003, releasing a steady stream of Deep House and Tech-House anthems. Other artists on the label include Detroit DJs E. Dubb and Benjamin Hayes, soul singer extraordinaire Veronique, and Inbetween DJs from the UK.
Cratesavers started initially in 1999, and spawned a record label in 2005. Specializing in Classic Detroit Techno, their label is open to all genres of electronic music. Cratesavers’ roster includes Techno legends Scan 7, Detroit’s own DJ Surgeon and the Detroit Techno Militia.
Wallshaker Music will also be digitally distributed through EPM Online, Beatport.com, Juno.co.uk, Wallshaker.com and Cratesavers.com.
For more information, please visit the following sites:
http://www.wallshaker.com/
www.myspace.com/wallshakermusic
http://www.cratesavers.com/
www.myspace.com/cratesavers
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The Pace
So, the pace picks up… The real fun begins… I’ve been waiting for this moment for quite some time now. Which moment is this, you ask? The new record releases on my label, Wallshaker Music. Don’t ask me how, but everything just seems to have fallen into place. (An orchestration by God?) Wallshaker #7 – The TODD JOSEPH Project – is finally online, and available for sale. Tomorrow morning, I’ll have the finished vinyl in my hands. But that’s just the beginning… Wallshaker 8 and 9 are all set for mastering, and these records are GOOD… Do you hear me? I mean, GOOD!!!!!
And right now, I’m working on a record for a new singer I recently met named Veronique. OH MAN, her voice is a gift from God. I sat here with her in my studio the other day, and I cried when I heard her voice. To be such a little woman, her voice is HUGE. I have a feeling that when I asked God to answer my prayers, he sent Veronique to me. I swear, the song virtually wrote itself. And when it’s all recorded, I predict that it’ll be Wallshaker’s BIGGEST seller. Rather ironic, since it’s not ME, but hey… I produced it, so that’s good enough. I won’t complain.
HOWEVER, I WILL complain about this damn DEMF festival coming up this year. You know, the first lineup is already posted online… And NO, I’m not in it. They didn’t ask me last year… I hope they don’t snub me again THIS year. And if they do, I’m seriously considering leaving Detroit. Fuck this shit. I don’t need it.
Maybe I should just stick to the positives here… Wallshaker’s releasing more records this year than ever before. That means a wonderful presence in the industry… The label is more diverse than it has ever been. And although the year’s just beginning, I’m already off to a great start. Yay! I’ll write more soon.. Trench is on his way over here to work on Reason with me.
Love, love, love…
AC
And right now, I’m working on a record for a new singer I recently met named Veronique. OH MAN, her voice is a gift from God. I sat here with her in my studio the other day, and I cried when I heard her voice. To be such a little woman, her voice is HUGE. I have a feeling that when I asked God to answer my prayers, he sent Veronique to me. I swear, the song virtually wrote itself. And when it’s all recorded, I predict that it’ll be Wallshaker’s BIGGEST seller. Rather ironic, since it’s not ME, but hey… I produced it, so that’s good enough. I won’t complain.
HOWEVER, I WILL complain about this damn DEMF festival coming up this year. You know, the first lineup is already posted online… And NO, I’m not in it. They didn’t ask me last year… I hope they don’t snub me again THIS year. And if they do, I’m seriously considering leaving Detroit. Fuck this shit. I don’t need it.
Maybe I should just stick to the positives here… Wallshaker’s releasing more records this year than ever before. That means a wonderful presence in the industry… The label is more diverse than it has ever been. And although the year’s just beginning, I’m already off to a great start. Yay! I’ll write more soon.. Trench is on his way over here to work on Reason with me.
Love, love, love…
AC
Sunday, January 21, 2007
My Testament
Your voice raised in anger, you feel like a man. But your actions are childish; you're too bitter to understand. You hurl obscenities like weapons; but I do not cower. I refuse to fall prey to your false sense of power...
Unleashed in a fury, you spew forth with rage. A rage that you claim you held in for too long. All the while, I believed we were on the same page. But thanks to your words, my instincts were wrong.
I was wrong to believe that you'd never hurt me. Was I wrong to accept you as my closest friend? My eyes have been opened, the veil has been lifted. And now from a distance, a new day begins...
With too little sleep, my eyes are weary. But my heart beats stronger because of my faith... You continue to struggle in your quest for survival. I'm happier now because I KNOW my place!
I know I'm not perfect, I DO make mistakes. I know that in love, there are triumphs AND trials. YOU showed your true colors at the first sign of trouble. Don't blame ME if the world handles you like a child...
In a world full of users, I was your shelter. I was someone who you KNEW you could trust. I withheld MY power, so I wouldn't hurt you. You took me for granted; now you've destroyed us.
This is YOUR doing. The lies, the abuse. The pain, the rejection, the resentment, the excuse. Your wounds are self-inflicted. Your oppression was something YOU scripted. Oh yes, mister! YOU chose to hide your true feelings away, because YOU didn't think I could handle the weight -- the weight of the world on your shoulders. You took it out on me. Stop blaming me for YOU not being happy! You better stop, look and listen before you make a huge mistake. While you're pushing ME down, YOU'RE the one who's gonna break. Don't say I didn't warn you, don't say I didn't give my all. You stepped on MY back to rise, and you're gonna need me when you FALL...
...and you WILL fall, thank you Jesus! And when you fall down, I'll be right there. Not because I wanna say I told you so... But because like a TRUE friend -- because like a REAL friend -- because like the ONLY TRUE FRIEND YOU HAVE IN THIS WORLD, I'm showing you that I STILL CARE.
Truly Yours,
Aaron-Carl
Unleashed in a fury, you spew forth with rage. A rage that you claim you held in for too long. All the while, I believed we were on the same page. But thanks to your words, my instincts were wrong.
I was wrong to believe that you'd never hurt me. Was I wrong to accept you as my closest friend? My eyes have been opened, the veil has been lifted. And now from a distance, a new day begins...
With too little sleep, my eyes are weary. But my heart beats stronger because of my faith... You continue to struggle in your quest for survival. I'm happier now because I KNOW my place!
I know I'm not perfect, I DO make mistakes. I know that in love, there are triumphs AND trials. YOU showed your true colors at the first sign of trouble. Don't blame ME if the world handles you like a child...
In a world full of users, I was your shelter. I was someone who you KNEW you could trust. I withheld MY power, so I wouldn't hurt you. You took me for granted; now you've destroyed us.
This is YOUR doing. The lies, the abuse. The pain, the rejection, the resentment, the excuse. Your wounds are self-inflicted. Your oppression was something YOU scripted. Oh yes, mister! YOU chose to hide your true feelings away, because YOU didn't think I could handle the weight -- the weight of the world on your shoulders. You took it out on me. Stop blaming me for YOU not being happy! You better stop, look and listen before you make a huge mistake. While you're pushing ME down, YOU'RE the one who's gonna break. Don't say I didn't warn you, don't say I didn't give my all. You stepped on MY back to rise, and you're gonna need me when you FALL...
...and you WILL fall, thank you Jesus! And when you fall down, I'll be right there. Not because I wanna say I told you so... But because like a TRUE friend -- because like a REAL friend -- because like the ONLY TRUE FRIEND YOU HAVE IN THIS WORLD, I'm showing you that I STILL CARE.
Truly Yours,
Aaron-Carl
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Happy New Year
I feel so guilty... I have been so busy doing "some of everything," I had no time to update the blog. But I promise I'm still here, y'all. I didn't go anywhere. :-)
In fact, I haven't been overseas in a little while -- I'm starting to MISS the traveling! I've been doing lots of shows here in Detroit, however... I admit it's kinda nice to drive to and from my gigs, as opposed to taking planes.
Tomorrow (tonight) I have another gig --a NYE set. I can't wait to make this happen... 2007 should be a much more promising year for me, although I feel like I've been blessed quite a bit this year. I won't recap -- I'll let you backtrack and do that... But thank you all for checking up on me. For those of you who called me, thank you. It was nice to speak to you!!! For all you Myspacers out there, thanks for checking out my tracks and leaving me those nice comments. I DO hope to see more of you in the upcoming year...
So what to expect from AC in 2007??
For starters, WALLSHAKER is getting a much needed boost. I'll be releasing more records on my label, and hopefully they'll be a lot easier to find. I'll revamp the website, etc... Remember folks, this is a LOT of work! I love it, but yes, it is MUCH WORK.
I even plan to have my new album finished for release this summer... If I have my way, I'll have a MAY release date -- we'll see what happens.
Long story short, I'm doing my best to stay "out there..." You'll see my name, face and music a lot more this year. And OF COURSE, I will take time out of my busy life to write in this blog. I didn't realize that so many people were reading it...
Thank you for 2006, and I look forward to 2007...
Love Always,
Aaron-Carl
In fact, I haven't been overseas in a little while -- I'm starting to MISS the traveling! I've been doing lots of shows here in Detroit, however... I admit it's kinda nice to drive to and from my gigs, as opposed to taking planes.
Tomorrow (tonight) I have another gig --a NYE set. I can't wait to make this happen... 2007 should be a much more promising year for me, although I feel like I've been blessed quite a bit this year. I won't recap -- I'll let you backtrack and do that... But thank you all for checking up on me. For those of you who called me, thank you. It was nice to speak to you!!! For all you Myspacers out there, thanks for checking out my tracks and leaving me those nice comments. I DO hope to see more of you in the upcoming year...
So what to expect from AC in 2007??
For starters, WALLSHAKER is getting a much needed boost. I'll be releasing more records on my label, and hopefully they'll be a lot easier to find. I'll revamp the website, etc... Remember folks, this is a LOT of work! I love it, but yes, it is MUCH WORK.
I even plan to have my new album finished for release this summer... If I have my way, I'll have a MAY release date -- we'll see what happens.
Long story short, I'm doing my best to stay "out there..." You'll see my name, face and music a lot more this year. And OF COURSE, I will take time out of my busy life to write in this blog. I didn't realize that so many people were reading it...
Thank you for 2006, and I look forward to 2007...
Love Always,
Aaron-Carl
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Rated AUX
So, I've finally finished my remix for AUX 88's "Rated AUX." I'm a little nervous, but then again, I'm ALWAYS nervous when submitting a remix. Will they like it? Mind you, they gave me free reign to do what I wanted to do. Their exact words, "Give us YOU." BABY, I certainly did. It's along the electro/ghettotech genres, in the vein of "For the Money." In fact, I used those same filtered pianos (different arrangements of course!), just to let everyone know (without saying) HEY... AARON-CARL did this remix! I don't know exactly when they're releasing it, BUT... I know it's soon, and I KNOW my fans will enjoy it.
As for ICAN, I got the test pressings for the "Si Se Puede" EP -- remember "Tribute to Cesar Chavez?" New title, same hot track. The label copies will be ready in nearly 2 weeks. WOOOOO!!! In the meantime, I'm dropping this fucking record everywhere I go. You KNOW I am... :-)
SKY has been licensed to Superb Entertainment Recordings (UK). The original, the old remixes, PLUS the NEW remixes have all been licensed. Does this mean no white-colored vinyl from Wallshaker? Unfortunately, yes... HOWEVER, Instead of SKY being released on my label, I still have room (and money) to finally release OASIS as a single! Smart move, eh? Absolutely. It's so funny, because now I'll have records all over the place. I will definitely be seen, heard and felt in 2007. YES!
Speaking of SKY, once I sign the contract, I'll stop selling the downloads on my site. SUPERB is looking at a March/April release date, so if you don't have it now, you'd better get it before it's GONE. (If I didn't know any better, I'd say this sounds like a typical marketing plan from "U KNOW WHO..." But nope. It's the real deal. Promise.)
Hmmm... What else is there? Oh yeah... I broke down and bought a Nintendo Wii -- I was gonna wait until Christmas, but I KNEW they'd be all sold out. Mel wanted one, Stefan and Jevon wanted one, and once I saw the commercials, I wanted one too. I love it so far. I don't think I'll be buying the Playstation 3... I WILL however, see if there's a software update to my Iriver H320. (I still love that little machine!)
That's it for now... Kisses and love!
AC
As for ICAN, I got the test pressings for the "Si Se Puede" EP -- remember "Tribute to Cesar Chavez?" New title, same hot track. The label copies will be ready in nearly 2 weeks. WOOOOO!!! In the meantime, I'm dropping this fucking record everywhere I go. You KNOW I am... :-)
SKY has been licensed to Superb Entertainment Recordings (UK). The original, the old remixes, PLUS the NEW remixes have all been licensed. Does this mean no white-colored vinyl from Wallshaker? Unfortunately, yes... HOWEVER, Instead of SKY being released on my label, I still have room (and money) to finally release OASIS as a single! Smart move, eh? Absolutely. It's so funny, because now I'll have records all over the place. I will definitely be seen, heard and felt in 2007. YES!
Speaking of SKY, once I sign the contract, I'll stop selling the downloads on my site. SUPERB is looking at a March/April release date, so if you don't have it now, you'd better get it before it's GONE. (If I didn't know any better, I'd say this sounds like a typical marketing plan from "U KNOW WHO..." But nope. It's the real deal. Promise.)
Hmmm... What else is there? Oh yeah... I broke down and bought a Nintendo Wii -- I was gonna wait until Christmas, but I KNEW they'd be all sold out. Mel wanted one, Stefan and Jevon wanted one, and once I saw the commercials, I wanted one too. I love it so far. I don't think I'll be buying the Playstation 3... I WILL however, see if there's a software update to my Iriver H320. (I still love that little machine!)
That's it for now... Kisses and love!
AC
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Giving Thanks
TODAY I GIVE THANKS...
For being alive and healthy enough to write this blog...
For knowing that even though my family is sometimes distant and estranged, when it all comes down to it, we're STILL family...
For the success that I've earned throughout the years..
For the lessons that I've learned so far -- and for all the lessons I still have to learn...
For all of you -- my family, friends and fans... (and for the haters, evildoers and backstabbers too -- I KNOW you're just doing your job...)
For the power of music and the beauty of song...
For the goodness of God.
Oh yeah... and for giving me the ability to laugh at the dumbest of jokes, like the one I just heard recently:
Q: What's the difference between a STRAIGHT horse and a GAY horse?
A: The straight horse eats hay... The gay horse eats "Heeeyy!" (snap!)
Have a happy and blessed holiday, y'all.
Love,
Aaron-Carl
For being alive and healthy enough to write this blog...
For knowing that even though my family is sometimes distant and estranged, when it all comes down to it, we're STILL family...
For the success that I've earned throughout the years..
For the lessons that I've learned so far -- and for all the lessons I still have to learn...
For all of you -- my family, friends and fans... (and for the haters, evildoers and backstabbers too -- I KNOW you're just doing your job...)
For the power of music and the beauty of song...
For the goodness of God.
Oh yeah... and for giving me the ability to laugh at the dumbest of jokes, like the one I just heard recently:
Q: What's the difference between a STRAIGHT horse and a GAY horse?
A: The straight horse eats hay... The gay horse eats "Heeeyy!" (snap!)
Have a happy and blessed holiday, y'all.
Love,
Aaron-Carl
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