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D.R.Universal's Blog

 

October 2009

 

That’s right… here again people!! The 3rd annual Queen City Awards is right around the corner and the nominations are in….I am up for BEST HIP HOP ARTIST this year and I NEED YOUR VOTES to bring home the trophy AGAIN!!!

*Remember I WON the award for MOST IMPROVED ARTIST at last year’s awards so lets go back-to-back baby!!!

Vote here (no sign-up required): http://queencityawards.com/nominations.html

In case you want to fill out some other ballots, here are some of my peoples up for nominations:

R&B Group: The Company Rock Group: Wicked jones DJ of the year: Prince Sci Producer of the year: Ajaxxx (produced most of my album) Radio Personality: QCB Poetry in motion: Daynomi

Also wanted to thank all those who came to the show at The Evening Muse on Aug 23rd…we packed the place out and I hope you enjoyed my performance and the FREE stuff I gave away. If you missed it (Shame on YOU ..SMH) but no fear, the video is posted here: (Rate & Comment)

Pt 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGU-7Wn0rGg

Pt 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wDFkwygCCQ

I will be performing again at The Evening Muse on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8th so mark those calendars and come out to hear that good music!! Don’t be afraid to come out and support again as this will be an ALL NEW set and of course I will still have FREE STUFF TO GIVE AWAY….NO QUESTION!!

If you have another 15 seconds to spare…you can click here http://www.shadesradio.com/DRUniversal.html and give a ‘thumbs up’ for my single “I Remember When” to stay in rotation on KRS-1’s internet radio station (Shades Radio)! Preciate dat!

Links to my pages and music:

http://www.myspace.com/tg29

www.reverbnation.com/druniversal

www.unsigned.com/druniversal

www.soundclick.com/armageddon10

www.ourstage.com/D.R.Universal

www.facebook.com/D.R.Universal

www.caronlinaartist.net/D.R.Universal

www.tagged.com/D.R.Universal

www.blackplanet.com/tg_no_question

www.youtube.com/noquestionmusic

www.sonicbids.com/D.R.Universal

www.wemix.com/DRUniversal

www.promotemysong.com/DR_Universal

www.bandizmo.com/D.R.Universal

September 2009

 

D.R.Universal was chosen to be the Featured Artist on one of the Funniest, most Informative and Wide Randing Hip Hop blogs on the web: WESTOLETHESHOW!! (http://www.westoletheshow.com/wordpress/tag/dr-universal/)

Each day for 1 week, a new link was posted featuring my music and videos, check out some of the links right here (and make sure you drop a comment):

Song f. Gr& Phee http://www.westoletheshow.com/wordpress/2009/08/dr-universal-x-grand-phee-who-do-it-like-you-mp3/

Bamboozled Mixtape download (FREE) http://www.westoletheshow.com/wordpress/2009/09/dr-universal-bamboozled-mixtape/

Footage from Evening Muse Show (8.23.09) http://www.westoletheshow.com/wordpress/2009/09/dr-universal-live-evening-muse/

NEW MUSIC!! (unreleased stuff) http://www.westoletheshow.com/wordpress/2009/09/dr-universal-2-goodies-for-the-price-of-1-mp3s/

BIG UPS to everyone at WESTOLETHESHOW, especially Dj Hurryupnbuy!! Make sure you BECOME A FAN on Facebook (http://www.new.facebook.com/D.R.Universal?ref=name#/westoletheshow?ref=sgm) and read the blog DAILY to get all the latest in not just Hip-Hop news but current events and everything else…100


DON’T FORGET TO VOTE FOR MY SINGLE “I REMEMBER WHEN” ON KRS-1 RADIO STATION…I NEED YOU TO GET MORE ROTATION!!!

Shades Radio http://www.shadesradio.com/DRUniversal.html


If you have another 30 seconds to spare….

Just click these links real quick and vote me up on Jango Radio http://www.jango.com/music/D+R+Universal?l=0

And request ‘I Remember When’ on Underworld Radio http://underworldmixradio.com/hstart/media_q/playlistD.html

To all my itunes users…look up the album ‘Universally Yours…’

CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU….THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

SALUTE

August 2009

 

~ That subject line was not hype….my song “I Remember When” (Tribute to Hip-Hop) was selected for airplay on SHADES RADIO, the internet radio station operated by the BlastMaster: KRS-1!!! WOW!!

The web address to view my profile is: http://www.shadesradio.com/SONIC1.html

I need you to log on and play the track, giving it ‘THUMBS UP’ of course and rate it. The better my rating and more plays, the more the song gets spun in the daily rotation!!

~ Also I am now getting plays on Jango Radio, you can view my profile here: http://www.jango.com/music/D+R+Universal?l=0 On Jango you can also create your own personal music station to play only the stuff you like so add D.R.Universal to your station!

~ “I Remember When” JUST got added to rotation on Indie Life Radio!! U can listen at http://indieliferadio.com

~ “I Remember When” was also added to the mix at Underworld Mix Radio..WOW!! Tune into the station after 4pm to hear hip-hop: http://underworldmixradio.com/hstart/media_q/playing.html http://www.underworldmixradio.com/hstart/index.html This station runs mostly on requests so make sure you log on at least once a week and hit that ‘Request Music’ tab on the top of the page!!!

~ Other internet radio stations that are spinning my tracks in rotation are:

www.uglyradio.net (heavy rotation 24/7)

www.propjoeradioshow.com

www.bananapeelradio.com

www.tha-g-spot-radio.com

www.charlotteindieradio.com

If you are into underground hip-hop/r&b I would suggest you give these stations some run while you are at home or at work. Honestly, the selection is much more diverse than commercial radio and you can hear artists from all over the world.

~ UPCOMING NEWS (more info to share later):

· I have been selected for a feature in Royalty Magazine, an underground music publication based on the west coast….WEST SIIIIIIIDDDDDDDEEEEEEEE!! Not sure when the issue will run but best believe I will let you all know! With that feature comes radio play on their internet station www.streetzradio.com during the ‘Fresh Fridays’ new artist segment. Once all the details are confirmed I will send out another email but I just wanted to let ya know whats in store next….

Voting will begin soon for the ‘09 QC Awards…stay tuned so you can help me win ANOTHER award this year!!! www.queencityawards.com

Join the newest social site for Carolina music lovers—CarolinaArtist.net! Join as a member and artists can upload music, vids, pics, etc..its also a great way to network! It’s not just for artists either, anyone can join and its FREE!

That’s all for now….just continue to give me your honest thoughts, comments, suggestions on my music or whatever you feel I can improve on


FREE MUSIC FROM D.R.UNIVERSAL & NO QUESTION:

D.R.Universal: Bamboozled Mixtape

http://www.datpiff.com/No_Question_Music_DRUniversal_The_Bamboozled_Mi.m35767.html

South Kak Ciphers Mixtape (some of the top artists in SC like Snook da Rokk Star)

http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Blaze_Various_Arstist_Talkofsccom_Presents_S.m52916.html

Queen City Awards Compilation: QC Is Buzzzin Mixtape (some of the top artists in QC like: Daynomi, Dave Stewey, Charlie-O, Supply, Luckbone & Anon)

http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Prince_Sci_Qc_Is_Buzzin_queen_City_Music_Awar.m27220.html

“Universally Yours…” is on itunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody & Cdbaby!!!

July 2009

 

~ Thanks to your tremendous support you can now get the debut album from D.R.Universal (Universally Yours..) digitally on itunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, etunes & Verizon V-Cast!!!!! Yep!! Its official……go listen, download, whatever…just Treat Your Ears!!!

~ I hope you all have seen the interview from the upcoming DVD on the No Question Music Group Youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBPplfrQ9Xc (RATE & COMMENT PLS).

Ps. While you’re there be sure to check out all the show footage, interviews, freestyles, etc from NQMG artists & SUBCRIBE to the page!!

~ JUST RELEASED from Gr& Phee & Rhyson Hall the fresh new mixtape hosted by world famous DJ Mick Boogie: We Stole The Show!!!

Download for FREE here: http://www.zshare.net/download/6056373590991aba/#

OR at www.westoletheshow.com OR www.mickboogie.com

~ Also JUST RELEASED is the South Kak Ciphers mixtape hosted by DJ Blaze of WYNN 106.3 (SC). You can catch MEon a track there also!!

Link: http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Blaze_Various_Arstist_Talkofsccom_Presents_S.m52916.html

~ Some dope websites you need in your favorites:

www.noquestent.com (official No Question site) www.westoletheshow.com (dope hip hop blog) www.talkofnc.com (everything NC) www.talkofsc.com (everything SC) www.lastwordonline.net (dope hip hop blog) www.uglyradio.net (underground hip hop music 24/7) www.propjoeradioshow.com (underground hip hop music 24/7) www.trinitygraphix.net (all your graphics needs)


LASTLY….a few more FREEBIES

D.R.Universal: Bamboozled Mixtape http://www.datpiff.com/No_Question_Music_DRUniversal_The_Bamboozled_Mi.m35767.html

Supply The World: Presidential Black House Mixtape http://www.datpiff.com/No_Question_Supply_The_World_The_Presidential_Bla.m35077.html

Queen City Awards Compilation: QC Is Buzzzin Mixtape http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Prince_Sci_Qc_Is_Buzzin_queen_City_Music_Awar.m27220.html

Gr& Phee & Rhyson Hall: The Odd Couple Mixtape http://www.datpiff.com/Rhyson_Hall_Gr_Phee_The_Odd_Couple_Rhyson_Hall.m37267.html

Thank you for continuing to support good music….your efforts DO NOT go unnoticed!!!!

February 2009

 

The BAMBOOZLED MIXTAPE is out NOW and available for FREE download at datpiff.com! (keyword: Bamboozled or D.R.Universal). This innovative project is centered on the classic Spike Lee movie: Bamboozled! If you have not seen the movie (2000), I recommend you all view it at least once. This mixtape is not like any other that you have heard; it features sound clips from the movie that correspond to the tracks on the mixtape!

You will hear D.R.Universal like NEVER BEFORE rockin over some of the hottest industry beats out! You will also get a sneak peek at tracks from the sophomore album (untitled as of yet) due to be released late 2009……GO DOWNLOAD THIS RIGHT NOW & BURN A COPY TO BUMP IN YOUR CAR…TRUST>>>IT IS THAT SICK!!! The No Question street team will be hitting the streets of Charlotte giving away this mixtape to CIAA party goers all weekend.

http://www.datpiff.com/No_Question_Music_DRUniversal_The_Bamboozled_Mi.m35767.html

Bamboozled CD Cover


MISC Announcements————————————————-

*I have been featured in another Carolina publication…this time you can find me on the back page of The Mighty Minute, a Greensboro area mini-magazine. You can read the latest blog and find out all about it. Big ups to Mightier Than The Sword Records!! http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=82727562&blogId=469284938

**If you have not busted a gut laughing at my video with Gr& Phee, here is your chance…LMAO!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OFBFjDs9yY

The newest No Question Music Group member is Supply The World, str8 outta Charlotte, NC! You can download his new mixtape The Presidential Black House right here also:

http://www.datpiff.com/No_Question_Supply_The_World_The_Presidential_Bla.m35077.html


Still getting spins all over the world is the QC Awards Compilation featuring some of the TOP TALENT in the Carolinas…did u get your ears on it yet?? WHY NOT?? Its right here>>>>

http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Prince_Sci_Qc_Is_Buzzin_queen_City_Music_Awar.m27220.html


Lastly……Do me a favor and enter your email into my fan list, this allows me to centralize all my communications. Go to this link: www.reverbnation.com/druniversal and enter your email where it says JOIN THE MAILING LIST!

WAIT——ONE LAST THING..for real this time! Ha! Just wanted to let you all know that my song “Sick N Tired” reached all the way to #12 on the hip hop charts (out of 65,513 songs in the ‘freestyle’ genre) on soundclick.com..WOW!!!! Don’t believe me? Well here is the chart listing str8 from soundclick: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7172612

PLEASE…..FORWARD TO ALL YOUR MUSIC LOVING FRIENDS….IT ONLY TAKES 10 SECONDS AND A FEW CLICKS OF THE MOUSE….DONT HATE….PARTICIPATE!! NO QUESTION!!!

 
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