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..Been doing this thing here for many moons |
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| Location: | Vancouver, BC |
| Country: |  Canada |
| Last Login: | Jun 5, 2008 (128 days back) |
About Me |
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| NaRai (nah*ray)
SINGER/MC/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER/DANCER: It wasn't until the age of 15 when NaRai (who was born in Seoul, Korea, and adopted at 9 months by Canadian parents), learned that her name was a Korean expression meaning "to sing". By this time, she had long since been writing, recording, dancing and performing her own music. Her R&B group was already busy making a name around Vancouver for being hard-working, and was drawing attention from some major contributors on the production and choreography side. And they would subsequently garner serious interest from certain industry heavy hitters. "Being in a group taught me a lot" says NaRai. Still, she was not being creatively fulfilled, and soon decided to branch out on her own. Part of defining her own sound was jumping head-first into production and composition. Her classical training in piano, combined with her natural affinity for music and a stint at Columbia Academy (for recording and engineering), made this a natural progression; so she began building her own songs from the ground up, very carefully creating the unique sound she has developed today. This sound can not be placed in a one-dimensional box; it contains Soul, Hip Hop, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, and anything else worth mentioning, thanks to her clear vision and the help of some talented local beatmakers. Her debut album, "Color On Your Canvas" is due out Summer 2008, and promises to be a leap back into the sincerity and emotional simplicity of Motown's golden era (its heaviest of many influences), yet a giant step forward into uncharted musical territory. She will tackle subject matter that other artists wouldn't get close to, but her incomparable vocal range and head-nodding tracks make it seem accessible for the most conservative listener. Most importantly, the album will speak for itself. Despite the amount of effort and dedication it has taken her to get to where she is now, NaRai knows she has only seen the tip of the iceberg - she faces her bright future with confidence and optimism, knowing that only more hard work will get her to where she belongs. That... and a whole lot of soul. For the past while i've been musically and spiritually searching, growing, connecting and trying to find my niche". All the while feeling as though i'm going against the grain. I'm here to connect with people who are passionate, conscious and soulful in all that they do. Anyone can have crazy skills, go to school and learn everything, sing high, sing low, play all the right notes...but if you don't have the heart & soul..how can you feel it? *NaRai |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 2/19/2006Band Website: facebook.com/pages/NaRai/9381233323 Band Members: yours truly Influences: Higher Power/Universe, Family, Friends, LIfe & Love...Etta James, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, OutKast, Guru, DJ Premier, Nas, The Roots, Common, Talib Kweli, Heiro, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Mos Def, Digable Planets, Jay Z, Aaliyah, Ben Harper, Al Green, Stevie Wonderful, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, J. Coltrane, Elmer Gill, Gladys Knight, Bob Marley, Jr. Damian Marley, Del, MastaAce, Dilated Peoples, Aceyalone, Jill Scott, Get Low Playaz, E40, Zapmama, Dr. Dre, The Dogg Pound, DJ Quik, Cee-lo, The Beatles, NWA, Run DMC, Sade, Louie Armstrong, Sarah Vaughn, 2pac, Jimi Hendrix, Donny Hathaway, Slum Village, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Angie Stone, Kool Keith, D'angelo, Too Short, Ozomatli, MJ and Janet (back in the day)...just 2 name a few! Sounds Like: Spody-ody-dopalicious-angel-music *When you are ready to let your light radiate without needing an audience...then you are really a star* ~Unknown Autistic Artist *BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES* Get informed...please go to FURISDEAD.COM Help Stop the Namibian Seal Slaughter http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/namibia_seals ...Spirit and the Universe is about continuous flow, balancing of energy. It is only our egos that want to HOLD on to everything, control, own and resist change. Spirit gives us the power to dream and wish. Ego controls whether or not we think we can attain these things. ...We must cease seeing the "real" world only through the lens of this ego and begin to see it with our hearts... By getting rid of ego and beginning to see reality through our hearts and not our heads, we can open ourselves up to realms of possibility that we never before could have imagined....Pharrah13 Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Soul / R&B / Hip Hop) |
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My Blog |
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| "People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.LOVE THEM ANYWAY.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.DO GOOD ANYWAY.
If you are successful, you will win false ... Posted by NaRai on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:58:00 PST |
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Aceyalone Tour/Recording/Upcoming shows |
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| So i*m finally coming down from the high of being on the road! The Aceyalone Tour was CRAZY. I feel so blessed to have been put on last minute & honored to have rocked the stage with such talent:Jeff ... Posted by NaRai on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:00:00 PST |
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Sponsored by LOKD |
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| Ay:) It*s been a min! I*ve been super busy working on finishing up the album. Thanks for all of your msg*s & comments!:) I try to get back to everyone but it does take some time..somtimes;) I*m now s... Posted by NaRai on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:05:00 PST |
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Quiz Me |
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| 1. FIRST NAME? NaRai 2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No, It means beautiful wings but some say it*s a poetical phrase *to sing* 3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last month during The Pursuit of Happi... Posted by NaRai on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:45:00 PST |
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Love yourself! |
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| It never ceases to amaze me that we are living in a world so rich in culture, diversity & beauty. All shapes, colors & sizes are passing one another by, sometime*s even passing their own reflection a... Posted by NaRai on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:21:00 PST |
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The greatest |
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| The greatest achievement is selflessness.The greatest worth is self-mastery.The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.The greatest precept is continual awareness.The greatest medicine is the emp... Posted by NaRai on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:03:00 PST |
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www.lighttounite.org |
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| I got this in my mail today from a beautiful soul sister Tamara Rhodes whom you should check out! (myspace/tamararhodes:) Thnx girl!xoxoToday, Bristol-Myers Squibb, the pharmaceutical monolith that ch... Posted by NaRai on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:56:00 PST |
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My little Egyptian Queen |
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| I picked her up today from the Delta Humane Society:) She is full of life*energy*spirit & is a little egyptian queen:) I*m so happy to have her:) she*s poopedout! Its been a long day.Where*s Egypt:)Ke... Posted by NaRai on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:17:00 PST |
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Reiki |
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| One of my good friends is a Reiki master & alot of people ask me what it is & what is does..here is a more thorough look at Reiki & its benefits..i mos.def. recommend this to anyone who is looking to ... Posted by NaRai on Sun, 21 May 2006 01:34:00 PST |
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Crystals & Minerals |
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| Amethyst crystals are translucent, purple lavender Quartz. It stills the mind during meditation and calms for sleep withinspired Dreams. Amethyst aids inner alignment, balances inner bodies, energises... Posted by NaRai on Sat, 20 May 2006 10:28:00 PST |
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Jeff Spec, Erin, AGM, Moka Only, joanna, Eric Solomon, ~* Poetic Justice *~, LO keynote, SICHUAN, Ishkan, Cooler then a polar bear's toe nails, NATRISHKA AKA NUTRITIOUS, Hailey, Rachet, icarian photography, -RSF-, D-Rec, 616, Rise Management, Tinsel Korey, Doug Wong, Sezzera, Ephin Studio - Returning Shortly, Cody The Catch AKA Chuch Norris (Album JULY 08!!!), Questlove, gabriel teodros, Millard, EVRIM TUZUN, Dante, Disco Raider!, tami, mako capone, Lyrical Mayhem, Angela, MONA, M-n-R Marketing and Promotions, frank, Harmani Art, Gian Franco Piga, ❹❶❻ T-GO, if u addin me an u get no reply know dat IrespectU, KENJI ASTRO, SLAyer MOPhy, B...G, Mythology, HEDONIC ENTERTAINMENT CANADA, Léshia, Boogieheads Show Soul, Funk, Disco & Boogie, ChonNomRob, Taki76, KOOLSTEPPER, Crystina Maez, Rifleman, BDJ™The Aspiring Music Producer, ESTALEGAL - Official (Renato Bonanni), J...HOU®, 12 is in the franking building ninjas!!, HeadCaSe, Efren, ~SiR gArReTt ShOwInG sUm LuV~, n-Naos, Shairah, ♫Funky Drummer Ken♫, Elaquent !! In Colour Vol. 2 = FREE DOWNLOAD, Shawn, Nehesu Bt's.
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