Hello everybody,

I just had to drop this line after doing some thinking. I just wanted to say how great I think it is having ALL of you around here helping each other out. So basically this is a big THANK YOU!!! It seems like one of you here always comes through when somebody has a question on our wonderful art. So this thread is dedicated to all of you. let us know who you are, where you're from and even a little self promotion won't hurt,(hehe) you all deserve that kind of support. Also, feel free to thank anybody for anything you wish on here. In this business, the people of this site are a rarity. Take care everybody and SAPERE AUDE! :+)

Jason Dodson and The New Egypt Crusade

I sing, rap, play synths, keys, trumpet, drums, a little bass, and other various instruments. But synths and drums are my thing. Also, production and concept creation are two of my biggest assets.

Here is a review of me posted in the papers awhile back.

"The Resurrection of Funk"
Funk music seemed to have died in the mid to late 1980's. The onset of synthesized pop music and watered down soul music, along with the empty and dark lyrics of many songs, caused funk to retreat and decrease, and the "groove-ment" withered away. Prince, George Clinton, and Digital Underground had hits with some funky songs, but not until the late 1990's were there any musicians that really brought back the groove with the message of revolution laced within it.

Enter Jason Dodson. Jason is a Columbus, Ohio native who relocated to Southern Illinois in 2000. His plan was to bring about a new music revolution of love and freedom, based on Prince's "new funk" genre of music that evolved from the funky sounds of the 70's and 80's. On his many full length independent releases, Jason has a groove that is unique. He blends musical loops with eloquent arrangements and positive lyrical messages. In 2001, Jason released his first CD, titled "The New Egypt Crusade". Since then, Jason has molded the New Egypt Crusade into a musical movement, and has now become a part of his company and Christian Ministry. However, don't let the term "Christian" get to you, because Jason's music is far from the melodramatic sounds and messages of typical spiritual music. He has brought a true message of love and change in his music without condemnation.

In 2003, Jason pioneered a free music project called "The New Funk Order" (http://www.newfunkorder.com) where all artists, regardless of music genre, can share and download music free of charge. This new music revolution's goal is to bring all artists into the organization, so that everyone can still download music for free, while also promoting their music by submitting free songs within the NFO projects. Music would be in the hands of the artists, and internet music could still be free. As Jason has said, "this is the dawning of a New Funk Revolution". Funk is back from the dead.

--Robert Sanchez, Illinois One Multimedia, Inc. C*2003, The Southern Illinoisan




Thanks for your help, Darrell, and thank you for your support in the NFO and funky music!

Peace,
Jason

So much to say...

I'm always showing my deep love and admiration for many people here. I truly love being inspired by what other people are doing and getting positive feedback and constructive criticism from those people has done wonders for my creativity. I still feel like I'm in the begining stages of getting my ideas recorded. I'm learning everyday from you all here and your support keeps me motivated.

VinaBlue said:

Hey Vina - is that avatar a NUDE PHOTO OF YOU???

otan said:

LOL, you WISH! (And so do I...)

VinaBlue said:

um.. vina, if that's you in your avatar at nfo, this one here aint got nothing on you.

marcdeondotcom said:

How sweet you are.

Hey, where is everybody? hehe There are so many cool people around here. This thread is for EVERYBODY. I just wanted to show appreciation and the great respect I have for you all. :+) Take care everybody!

Same goes Here!

There are a lot of fantastic people here and I appreciate all of you!!!




Jshua

Same for me too. I've gotten to a point now where I seem to be more influenced by what you guys are doing than the influences on my profile page.

psykosoul said:

DITTO/CO-SIGN...