2011 productivity

In 2011 I have worked on 59 tracks (whether recorded/produced/written or performed or all of that at the same time) out of which there was one whole album recorded in my studio - Oxxxymiron's "Vechniy Jid" and one mixtape recorded and mixed - Markul's "Vzveshenniy Rap" which were released also this year, my "Fame Money Game" music video; did 3 short films and one feature film, half a dozen commercials and ads for various companies like Samsung and Vodaphone, started doing live shows again including one in Birmingham and learned a lot more about music and filmmaking. Looking forward to 2012! Happy New Year!

Markul "Stratford" remix + download instrumental (Produced by Jahna Sebastian and Markul)

This remix is a result of Jahna Sebastian and Markul vibing in the studio using acapella from his tune "Stratford" from his new mixtape "Vzveshenniy Rap". Jahna decided to finish it up and here is the remix + instrumental that is available to download for free, but if you want to use it email whatever you record to multivizionmusic@hotmail.com

Markul "Stratford" (Produced by Jahna Sebastian and Markul) by JahnaSebastianWorld

NEW MIXTAPE by MARKUL "ВЗВЕШЕННЫЙ РЭП "

New mixtape by Markul "Vzveshenniy Rap"
recorded and mixed by Jahna Sebastian (except tracks 9,10) at Multivizion Music, London



DOWNLOAD

Time it takes to mix a song

Mixing a song is a separate process and needs detailed attention and individual approach to every track even if working on the same album by the same artist. To get a good mix can take from about 4-5 hours for just vocals to 8-10 hours for a full mix of all the instruments and vocals. It is a mistake to think that mixing is only about getting the volumes right and slapping some compression/eq, there is a lot more to it. Editing audio, especially vocals correcting timing and sometimes pitch (especially when rappers sing themselves in the chorus without being trained in singing, if edited right still can get great sounding results and catchy choruses), effects processing and automation of everything from volumes to parameters on eqs, modulation, reverb, delay if needed, interesting effects on particular words and sounds takes time. It is worth to break the mixing time into a few sections and go and do something else to let the ears rest and reset. Also it is always best to leave the mix almost finished for the night, go to sleep and listen to it again in the morning fresh and tweak anything that needs it for the final mix then. You might wake up, listen to it again and hear nuances that escaped your attention after long hours in the studio the day before. Unless in urgency it is not advised to mix the song straight after recording if done by the same engineer, for many reasons it's best to leave mixing for the next day for fresh approach. There is no such thing as "15 minute final mix", within that time you can only take home from a studio a rough demo mix for reference, not a %100 final product at best it can possibly sound. From when I started engineering in 2007 to now the time I take to mix has only increased as I have learned to take a lot of details into account which is needed for professional mix.

Den Bro NEW mixtape out now!

Den Bro is a Russian rapper based in London, who was a part of rap group Tribe together with Markul and Chiff. He was one of the first artists to record at Multivizion Music from back in 2007. His new mixtape is out now recorded at Skyline studio and two tracks from the mixtape have been recorded and mixed by Jahna Sebastian at Multivizion Music in Croydon,
one of them has been previously released with a music video:

"Vse Blije" feat. Markul



and another one is "Vechniy Son" also featuring Markul

Den Bro has also recorded first collaboration track with rapper Oxxxymiron at Multivizion Music studio in spring 2008. Around that time the Russian Hip Hop movement among Russian speaking immigrants started to consolidate in London, artists started to work together, live shows and parties started to happen, Greenpark TV launched in 2011. Multivizion Music has been in the centre of this development with many artists recording in the studio. Rapper Oxxxymiron has since recorded many tracks at Multivizion Music including his album "Vechniy Jid" (2011)
Den Bro, Oxxxymiron, Markul and many others represent Russian Hip Hop movement in London.

FREE Instrumental by Jahna Sebastian (140 Bpm)

Produced by Jahna Sebastian

Play and download FREE instrumental:

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11118870




want it without tags? Email multivizionmusic@hotmail.com
If you use it send what you have done ;)

Twitter: @JahnaSebastian
Multivizion Music

Jahna Sebastian to perfrom live in Birmingham on 1st December

More info about the event:

►►►►►►►★ OH VELVET LIVE LOUNGE ✮◀◀◀◀◀◀◀

►►►►►►►★ MAKING THE CITY ROCK ✮◀◀◀◀◀◀◀

Oh Velvet Live! brings together an eclectic mix of genres, with the only requirement being that its ALL Live!

The night will be hosted by ★Triple S SuperSuite★, the current in house Dj for LOL Show, SuperSuite and iKanDi. You're in good company!


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All of the acts are supported by our in house band courtesy of Drummer Dee! Expect nothing but perfect timing and no flat notes!


Acts confirmed:


• ★ • • ★ • Miss Kai Ryder • ★ • • ★ •

This talented young female grew up in the Birmingham area. Having been brought up into a musical family who had a great passion for music, Kai could not help but bring all her life time experiences to the music scene. Every time she goes through an experience she puts all her feelings and emotions into a song! Who would of thought this shy young lady would open her heart and express her feelings through music? Well.. Don't mistake this talented individual for someone who is going to sit around and waste her talent because believe me, she is going to make the most of it! ''Music is my life, without music.. there's no me..''
( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7dhEGemTVA&feature=share )


• ★ • • ★ • KEEMZ • ★ • • ★ •

More info to follow..........


• ★ • • ★ • Jahna Sebastian • ★ • • ★ •

Jahna has been exposed to music from early age. Learning basics of playing instruments and singing at prestigious kindergarten of Bolshoy Theatre, growing up in Arbat district of Moscow, graduating from high school at 15 years and then from Russian Academy of Music at the age of 20, she rose to prominence throughout 2005-2006 as the Russian reggae princess pioneering dancehall music in Russia, recording and performing with reggae and funk bands. This young lady is not just any young lady! She produces, acts and sings. All in a days work for this multi talented artist. Expect a high energy, fully mind blowing performance.
( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTD2fcWazls )

NOW CONFIRMED!

We're delighted to announce our two final acts for the evening.

• ★ • • ★ • Less for Murder • ★ • • ★ •

Well, we told you we are only committed to bringing a mix of the best live performers from across Birmingham, and here we have a treat. Take a Welsh bird and a Brummie Lad, give one a rolling pin and the other a guitar and this is what you get. Less for Murder is a husband and wife duo who with extensive experience in the music business are now performing fantastic acoustic sets across the city. To get a sneak peek, check them out on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Less-for-Murder/135301843184204


• ★ • • ★ • Samuel Rogers • ★ • • ★ •

And to close the show, we are very excited to have Samuel Rogers playing. Samuel is a young singer/songwriter from Brum who has been performing since a young un and is now playing acoustic gigs all around the West Midlands area. Expect super talent and a brilliant performance. His music mixes the blues with a decent portion of rock, mod and indie. This guy knows his stuff....

Check him out on MySpace and Facebook
http://www.myspace.com/samuelrogersmusic http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samuel-Rogers-Music



▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ OPEN MIC SESSION ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀


Want to get involved? We'll also have a few slots as part of our Open Mic Session. Contact the team to get involved! This is your chance to perform to a live audience!


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DATE: THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER
TIME: 8PM TO LATE
ENTRY: FREE ALL NIGHT LONG

TELE: 07790 774236
WEB: www.facebook.com/Oh.Velvet.Broad.St
BBM: 213ec254See more

24/7 Grind

A lot of the time people assume that you are just having fun all day if you are doing music, and it's the easiest thing to do, but to succeed you stop treating it as a hobby. Music industry is a 24/7 work, you work 12, 14, 18 hours a day, no difference between weekdays and weekends, even when you sleep you are planning. Your work day might not always start 9am like most people, but it won't finish until 2am-4am, I end up mixing tracks, recording, edititng, producing etc. while many other people watch evening shows on TV and chill in the bars. I've been on Eastenders, but I have never got the time to watch even one episode. Some people I know only wake up at 12pm but they work until 6am in the studio so they are being far from lazy. Aside from the time when you are inspired to write a song, actually editing audio can be a really tedious experience. Even when I am with friends I am still thinking about tunes, also you have to do research every day. when entertainment industry is the only place where people willingly do a lot of work for free or don't see rewards for a long time. In 9-5 job everything is simple and easy to plan, holidays and all. I haven't been on a holiday for 5 years and add the stress of trials and errors in music industry where a lot of things depend on "being at the right time in the right place" and promotion. I have been doing music for years, but I have had a gazillion day jobs from waitress and secretary to a sales expert in a music tech shop. The hustle in this industry is the most hardcore and restless. I am blessed to do music and acting full time but at the same there is a lot of work involved to just make a 3 min song it takes way longer than 3 minutes.

Jahna Sebastian in "Nasheeli" short film

Singer, producer and actress Jahna Sebastian played the lead role in short film “Nasheeli” which tells a story of a young Muslim girl from London by the name Nasheeli who is caught up in the vortex of conflicting emotions within herself. The story deeply reflects on issues which young women deal with especially in big cities like London zooming into this situation. The film was written and directed by Samantha Ulysses, Produced by Ema Makauskaite
Camera & Production management by Sana Akbar
Sound, Editor&SFX - Kendal Campbell

While working on music Jahna Sebastian has been acting in small and big productions, films and commercials, taking still photos for adverts. While growing up she was taking part in all theatre performances at school, her first paid role was at the age of 13 in a music video by the late Russian rock star Anatoly Krupnov in 1999. She got the role through the same casting director who earlier had spotted and cast her for the lead role in PEPSI commercial in Russia, but her mother cancelled it when she found out that then 11-year old Jahna would have had to wear bikini for Brazil Carnival scenes in commercial. Although focusing mainly on music earlier Jahna who also produces and engineers for other artists as well as herself in her London studio, has also been concentrating more on her acting efforts more recently. Since releasing music video for her song “Fame Money Game” which she has produced, Jahna is also working on her album, upcoming mixtape by UK rapper Markul.

MARKUL mixtape cover art

Cover and track list for Marlul's upcoming mixtape which I am recording and mixing at Multivizion Music.

1.Intro
2.Другой Маршрут
3.Stratford
4.Кастинг feat Grju
5.Бешеный Темп
6.Наверх
7.В Тихом Омуте feat Oxxxymiron
8.Шанс feat den bro
9.Свой Круг feat No limit
10.Куда Идти feat Porchy

In case you haven't seen it yet, here is a video by Markul featuring Oxxxymiron:



with cameo from Devlin

Only Faith

It's kinda twisted, once again my Mom has to go through re-approving here disability and every year has to do it in Russia despite a whole bunch of deseases you can imagine from battling breast cancer for years to stroke and diabetes and you have to pay for every check-up, every test and visit to every doctor, not mentioning medication and hospitalization, you have to pay for just jumping the queue because otherwise it can take months, years and could be just too late! Whoever has more money has more chances to survive. I am not talking about private health care, this is about local doctors, can't blame them though, their salaries are very low. It would have been cheaper to get the most expensive health insurance in the top company BUT ... nobody over there insures health of a person who had every been diagnosed with cancer! Because no matter how much money is spend there is no guarantee ... So it's like running in circles without knowing how much money it will cost, we have never been able to actually purchase all the medication and treatment needed for her and still it's just been pure faith, internal strength and trying to focus on positive thinking as much possible. I am my Mother's only child and the first time she was diagnosed with breast cancer was when I was 16 and I remember visiting her in hospital and seeing all these people with all forms of cancer in the post-operaton rooms and hearing their stories. I won't go into details cause it's too depressive. After that it's just been a battle with various things including side effects from one treatment to another and getting in huge debts and trying to get out of them. I wish the system over there will change and become more human towards people who have no other choice but fight for survival and buying life shouldn't be the only option because everyone should have equal chance to live. Only faith has been the main source of movement for my Mom in a form of mental power to heal from inside when there is not enough possibility to get help in a physical form from the outside - like the state.

Anthem Instrumental (Produced by Jahna Sebastian, Hip Hop)

Anthem hip hop Instrumental
Produced by Jahna Sebastian at Multivizion Music TO DOWNLOAD FREE SIGN UP
http://www.reverbnation.com/jahnarebellesebastian
ONCE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP JUST GO TO SONGS LIST, SCROLL DOWN AND YOU WILL SEE THE INSTRUMENTAL APPEAR WITH A DOWNLOAD OPTION, ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU DO THAT
Original song is "When Love Comes Around" by Jahna Sebastian released on "SUMMER 2010" compilation for MIX-TAPE.ME:

http://ru.mix-tape.me/mixtapes/mix-tape-me-summer-2010.aspx

Jahna Sebastian “Fame Money Game” music video and “Emancipation II”

READ MORE ON MSTRENDY.COM
Jahna Sebastian - "Fame Money Game" music video

"Fame Money Game" written, recorded, produced and mixed by Jahna Sebastian
Directed by Alex Riley, Video Squid. Also featuring Christina Morgan, Susy Payne and Neil Sweeney (breakdancer)
Twitter: @jahnasebastian
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JahnaSebastianWorld
vkontakte,ru/JahnaSebastian

"Emancipation II"

Jahna Sebastian "Emancipation II" (Produced by Jahna Sebastian) by multivizion_music

Written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by Jahna Sebastian at Multivizion Music

"Fame Money Game" & "Emancipation II" will be officially released in October!

Album covers & tracklists: Oxxxymiron - "Вечный жид", Schokk - "С большой дороги"

Vagabund brings you two albums by Oxxxymiron and Schokk which will be released on the same day. Both albums will come out on 15th September on record label "Nikitin". Here are covers and tracklists

Oxxxymiron - Вечный жид

Debut album by Oxxxymiron, recorded at Multivizion Music

1. Восточный Мордор (prod. Runaway)
2. Тентакли (prod. Parliament Music)
3. Спонтанное самовозгорание (prod. Parliament Music)
4. CCTV (prod. Santo)
5. До сих пор МС (prod. LO)
6. Привет со дна feat. dom!no (prod. Romaniac Beatz)
7. Вечный Жид (prod. Entrank)
8. В бульбуляторе (prod. Kaspa Hauser)
9. Судьба моралиста (prod. Simple)
10. Цифры и цвета (prod. Fid Mella)
11. Russky Cockney (prod. Arschtritt Lindgren)
12. В говне (prod. Parliament Music)
13. Крокодиловы слезы (prod. Slim/CENTR)
14. Жук в муравейнике feat. Schokk (prod. butwho?)

Schokk's album will be released at the same time

Schokk - С большой дороги

1. Интро (prod. Santo)
2. Хроника прошлого (prod. Santo)
3. В своем мире (prod. Santo)
4. Улицы не спят (prod. Sebastian Schubert)
5. Локальный патриотизм (prod. Blue Fontelera)
6. Мысли пачкают мозги feat. Oxxxymiron (prod. DJ Smoove)
7. Глаз на асфальте (prod. Cream Stylez)
8. Любовь Капитана (prod. Deeze)
9. Фантазия (prod. & cuts DJ Smoove)
10. Не биф (prod. PitLab)
11. Finis Coronat Opus (prod. Blue Fontelera)
12. Верни мои слова (DJ Smoove)
13. Перекур (prod. Beatowski)
14. Дневник (prod. Santo)
15. Vagabund (prod. PitLab)
16. Нарисованный роман (prod. Santo)
17. МГМНТ 2 feat. Oxxxymiron (Christian Beyer)
18. Аутро (prod. 4eu3)

http://www.rap.ru/ru/news/id-35657

More photos from "Fame Money Game" music video shoot

"Fame Money Game" by Jahna Sebastian music video shoot PHOTOS

"Fame Money Game" music video by Jahna Sebastian real name Zhanna Andrianova has been shot at "The Arc" studios last week by VideoSquid. The video has been filmed for 3 days and here are some of the pictures taken by Fabrizio Carta on set:

Fame Money Game DnB Remix Jahna Sebastian(Produced by Jahna Sebastian) by multivizion_music









More pics will be released soon.

Christina Morgan doing an interview with Ayo and J2K (Roll Deep)

Check out my girl Christina Morgan doing an interview with Ayo and J2K (Roll Deep) Grime "Central" Daily - on set of their new music video 'Break Free' (behind the scenes)

"Russky Cockney" single by Oxxxymiron including my Dubstep remix of "Moi Mentalitet"

Oxxxymiron released his new single "Russky Cockney" featuring new track and remixes including my Dubtep remix on "Moi Mentalitet" through Vagabund.

Listen to and download "Moi Mentalitet" Dubstep remix:

Oxxxymiron - Moi Mentalitet dubstep version (prod. Jahna Sebastian) by multivizion_music

New music video for “Russky Cockney” scored a significant number of over 33 000 views within only one day after it’s official release through Russian major hip-hop web-site RAP.RU

"Russky Cockney" music video:
prod. Arschtritt Lindgren
recorded by Jahna Sebastian @ Multivizion Music, London
additional vocals by Jahna Sebastian
mixed by Santo




Download full single "RUSSKY COCKNEY":


Tracklist:

1. Мой менталитет (prod. Jahna Sebastian)
2. Russky Cockney (prod. Arschtritt Lindgren)
3. Мой менталитет (prod. Henzl Washington)
4. Russky Cockney (Santo RMX)
5. Мой менталитет (prod. LO)




“Moi Mentalitet”, “Russky Cockney” and “Vostochniy Mordor” recorded at Multivizion Music are the first Russian Grime/Dubstep tunes to make such an impact.

Throwback video, how we recorded original "Moi Mentalitet" in my studio:

MARKUL feat. Oxxxymiron - V Tihom Omute

New music video from London rappers Markul and Oxxxymiron




Recorded & Mixed by Jahna Sebastian @ Multivizion Music, London
Instrumental: Develop - Hood Shit

Filmed by Sergei Valmons / LondonFlashBack.com
Edited by Milzis Media Production, London / milzis.com



Jahna Sebastin with daughter Nicole


Jahna Sebastian and London MC No Limit

Oxxxymiron feat. Domino - Привет со дна (2nd single from the album)

Oxxxymiron feat. Dom!no - Привет со дна (скачать второй сингл с альбома)
Second single from his forthcoming album.

Stay tuned

Download:


Oxxxymiron feat. dom!no - Привет со дна


recorded by Jahna Sebastian at Multivizion Music/London. Produced by Romaniac Beatz.

Vagabund

Oxxxymiron – Восточный Мордор

New single from Oxxxymiron's upcoming album which is goint to be released through new label VAGABUND
Produced by Runaway
Mixed and mastered by Santo
Recorded by Jahna Sebastian at Multivizion Music


Download:
Oxxxymiron - Восточный Мордор

London

SADE - LOVE IS FOUND

Breathtaking! New music video "Love is Found" by Sade. I absolutely am a long time fan! This is real timeless music, this is real art with a signature.

Vagabund presents: Oxxxymiron "Moi Mentalitet/Russky Cockney" video promo

Oxxxymiron is shooting a music video to his new track "Russky Cockney" which is going to be released on new label VAGABUND (vagabund.ru) in the nearest time with exclusive remixes of the first Russian Grime tune "Moi Mentalitet". The sound is totally bonkerz, it's history in the making! Oxxxymiron is also going to release his debut full LP which he is currently recording at my studio Multivizion Music and will be released on Vagabund, this is a CD you must have on your shelf! With upcoming tour, videos, album Oxxxymiron is bringing fresh vibes into Russian rap scene, so get ready!
Check out Santo (Germany) talking about the new release, Oxxxymiron spitting Moi Mentalitet and more:

"NASHEELI" Screening at Genesis Cinema

New film "NASHEELI" in which I am playing a girl called Nasheeli who is dealing with situation in her life and at the time literally slightly going mad, has been first screened at Genesis cinema in London on 26th May 2011. Written and directed by Samantha Ulysses, produced by Emma Makauskaite, camera and production manager - Sana Akbar.


Me and the crew at the screening








Screen shot

"Fame Money Game" drum&bass Remix

"Fame Money Game" Drum&Bass Remix
Produced, recorded and mixed by Jahna Sebastian



"Fame Money Game" DnB Remix Jahna Sebastian (Produced by Jahna Sebastian) CDQ by multivizion_music

Some of the other links:

http://mstrendy.com/jahna-sebastian/jahna-sebastian-fame-money-game-drumbass-remix

http://dubcity.ru/2011/05/fame-money-game-dnb-remix-jahna-sebastian/

Sherii Ven Dyer - Heart Skip a Bit (Prod. Jahna Sebastian)

New track from London singer Sherii Ven Dyer, you have to hear her powerful vocals and soulful vibe! Recorded and mixed in my studio Multivizion Music. I remember making this beat and it was a very sunny day and I was in a very positive mood ... So if you love R&B, listen to this:



Sherii Ven Dyer is a singer/songwriter from Hackney (London) and a former member of UK girl group Made in London, for which she wrote most of the songs. Made in London released such hits as "Dirty Water" and "Shut Your Mouth"

Ther tune will be officially released soon!

Noisia - Machine Gun (Official Video)

When I read books about history of mankind I cry ... how can humans be so self-destructive? It's like for real Earth is a major battlefield between good and evil!

Markul - Другой маршрут

Cameraman: Sergei Valmon http://londonflashback.com
Edited by Konstantin D. kodet@ymail.com
Recorded & Mixed by Jahna Sebastian @ Multivizion Music, London

Дебютный клип 17-летнего лондонца

скоро:

- Клип Markul - Stratford
- Клип Markul - Бешенный темп
- Клип Markul feat. Den Bro - Все ближе
- Тейп Markul - Взвешенный рэп

Magnetic Man - Getting Nowhere ft. John Legend

The selfish world we are living in will get nowhere unless we change it.

I really like how John Legend sounds in dubstep.

"Magic Music" MCWertX feat. Jahna Sebastian

Here is a new song with a very talented Russian rapper MCWertX, it will come out on his album later this year.
The song was recorded at Multivizion Music and Night Sound studios, instrumental by Nylon1 Production.

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3119107
Listen to "Magic Music"

If you can read in Russian, here is an interview with MCWertX :
Read interview

We have previously worked with MCWertX on a song "Believe in My Love" that came out on his mixtape and on a compilation by MIX-TAPE.ME

"Star Lane" Rascal van Russ feat. Jahna Sebastian SNIPPET

This is a snippet of the new track with Rascal van Russ, progeressive trance producer and dj based in London. Full song will come out soon.