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Artist Snapshot: SWITCH (@SWITCHSB_)

April 10, 2017

" I TOLD EVERYONE MY PLAN AND THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAND" RAPPER 'SWITCH' SNAPPIN ON THE MIC!

Luke Thornton Also known as 'Switch is a dope rapper who drops BARS. We had the opportunity to interview Switch and get familiar w/ the music he's put out and the current project he dropped this week on 4/10/2017. Switch is an island emcee from Vancouver Island, British Colombia in Canada. He has been rapping since he was about 12 years old and has been using rap & Hiphop as a canvas for art ever since. "He has performed with numerous artists including Mob Depp, SNAK the Ripper, Bender of Flight Distance, Merkules, MadChild, SonReal, EvilEbenezer, the Outlawz, R.A. the RuggedMan, AlphaOmega, MOKA Only and TOUCH. To date, he has performed at 107 events" (Facebook.com/SwitchMusic1992)

We had the opportunity to listen to tracks by Switch & Morgan Murray on bandcamp and also thru some 42 tracks dropped on Switch's Soundcloud. Freshley, switch has gravitated to the sounds of dark boom-bap type beats as well as hiphop beats. These are mostly beats produced by Phil Script out of Houston, TX as well as Yeshintae out of California.

More recently he has had problems w/ Drug addiction going in and out of rehab from drug use. Even though he has been thru tough times with the addiction disease, he has used this struggle to be expressed in his music. Addiction sweeps the world in our youth and it it can be tough to overcome- HIs next LP, Substance Abuse Dropped April 10th, 2017 includes his battle w/ drug addiction and the depth it goes into understanding human beings and our race itself .

SUBSTANCE ABUSE --- APRIL 10TH,2017

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COVER ART VIA instagram @SWITCHSB_

Back Cover of Switch's Album, Substance Abuse

Tracklist of SUBSTANCE ABUSE

THE CHASE
LONG TIME COMIN FT. THE WISE GUY
NEAR THE END
HEAR ME OUT
KUSH
GO ON LIKE THIS
SKULLS
SUICiDE NOTE FT. IDLHANDS
SCRIPTURE
FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH
CAN'T SLEEP
NOTHING TO DO
FIGHT WHAT IM FEELING
LOST

Also noted on the cover art All beats mixing and mastering by Yeshinitae

And all songs recorded by JELLYNOTE at D-BLOCK STUDIOS

THIS ALBUM DROPPED APRIL 10TH, 2017 AND IS AVAILABLE on SOUNDCLOUD AS WELL AS MUSIC VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.. BELOW.

Rareflavr asked, " Switch what can we expect from Substance Abuse? "

"Truth. I really wanted to speak on some shit that is often glorified I wanted to put it out in a different light, cuz wasn't shit glorious about it na mean. It's an everyday struggle, addiction is a disease and it kills millions, im blessed to be here, i still gotta work at it but i'm lucky i'm still breathing and this album some of it was written before treatment in treatment and after so it's a pretty crazy project I'm happy with it and I know anyone who's ever suffered like I have or anyone who knows someone who struggles with addiction will relate, it's the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth" (RareFlavr/Switch Interview)

Check out some samples & dope visuals off of the album including the tracks: "Skulls", "Near the End" , and "Kush" (Videos below)

SWITCH-SKULLS PROD. BY YESHINTAE

SWITCH- NEAR THE END PROD. BY YESHINTAE

SWITCH-KUSH PROD. BY YESHINTAE

There is substance in the music and you can tell Switch has developed as an artist and producing more quality music. Substance Abuse is about all the drugs he has had to deal w/ and all of the problems / upsides/ downsides of living that lifestyle. We can all learn as human beings everyday and dealing w/ one another & what we've heard from Switch is realness making him a dope MC. If you are reading this and have the opportunity..Please share this ArtistSnapShot & visit The social media pages of Switch. Listen, Like, Share, Follow, and comment on the content he has released especially the release on April 10th, 2017 with Substance Abuse.

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Artist Snapshot: AVIVA AND THE FLYING PENGUINS (@AVIVA_FLYINGPENGUINS)

February 14, 2017

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"Are you going to be the Change - Or wait for change to rearrange you?" ('Change' Youtube). One of the qualities of #rareflavr is unique, courageous and bold talent. If you listen to the lyrics on the Song "Change" by Aviva and the Flying Penguins you can feel depth of the motivation. When you see creatives finding new perspective it catches your eye . We dug into some of their videos and found it unique and interesting how they have a motivational side to them. Including songwriting techniques and sessions on their youtube Channel. Sometimes your voice and love can be stronger than anything you have. Aviva and the Flying Penguins have been making music as a band and the lead singer Aviva has been making music since she was 8 years old. They have been on the road many times and are an indie band that definitely defines uniqueness and creative abilities. Which you can see in their music videos including 'Cannibus Car' .

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Turns out Aviva was working on a farm in exchange to live there. The farmer she lived with grew mostly blueberries and tomatoes but wanted to grow hemp. He taught her that it used to be required for farmers to grow hemp until it became illegal to grow it at all. As of 2014, It has become legal to grow hemp in accordance with the farm bill for research with the arbitrary definition of it's THC level being less than .3%. Around 50 farmers in Tennessee registered in 2016. As she looked more into it she found how Henry Ford built a car to run on hemp right before it became illegal. As she was thinking deeper about this a melody came to her to develop a song.

Many people often confuse hemp with Marijuana.."Hemp refers to strains of Cannabis sativa that have been bred specifically for fiber used for clothing and construction, oils and topical ointments, nutritional benefits and a wide and growing variety of other purposes that don’t involve intoxication." Bacca, A. (2014, June 5).What's the difference between hemp and marijuana? Retrieved from http://www.alternet.org/drugs/whats-difference-between-hemp-and-marijuana

"I get a feeling and then a melody accompanies it and it all comes together like a group dance between my words, melody phrasing, heart, and soul and this other invisible force- angels perhaps? Invisible buddies whispering hope in my ear?"- aviva

The process of making music can be different for some but there is a common theme of letting the message find you . Regardless of perception creativity is something we can all take part in. Finding rhythm and greatness is something we at #rareflavr cherish. Unique experiences and challenges often make great opportunities to write music.

As Aviva and The Flying Penguins are an indie group they have shared some interesting experiences on the road. When asked about some of those times Aviva shared with us one of the most hilarious stories she could think of even though there were tons.

She shared with us,

"Ok we were driving in the van and were running really low on gas. We had just left a gig in Raleigh headed north, and the pump in town was rigged. It didn't work- card kept declining- and My drummer Andre felt like for some reason the place - or someone who worked there - would scam us… so we hit the road thinking the next exit would have gas… it didn't…. we actually ended up driving over 20 miles until we saw a little gas sign on the exit for Lizard Lick. We got off the exit and there were no lights anywhere. We drove in the direction of the gas arrow and saw nothing. We really thought we were gonna run out of gas in the middle of nowhere… we all started praying.. what seemed like 4 miles later we saw a giant Lizard statue in the distance. "That's it!" It was a close call! We came upon it and I jump out of the car with elation!!!! My drummer noticed however the place was closed. "Maybe it will still take a credit card" I said. (I get sooo giddy on tour I am often over-positive). And yes sure enough the credit card worked. That Lizard statue was just too much - and still an endearing treat on the not much sleep, not much $, not much luxury INDIE TOUR hehehehehhe. "-Aviva

Performing Live has to be a positive experience because it shows your true talents and confidence to express them boldly. Going on the Road as well is a true test of overcoming obstacles.

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You can see the depth, soul, talent and unique philosophy of the music above in a live open mic performance where Aviva plays the piano and sings.

We asked about what excites her the most performing the music or making the music? Do you get nervous before performing? what advice would you give beginners who get nervous performing? Also noticed your Songwriting Sundays/Motivational Music. Do you teach music?

Aviva: "yes, I do teach music. I love motivating others to express themselves and be creative as a tool for not only expressing, but healing… not only performing, but taking a time out and exploring ways their subconscious is exploring the space right now that they wouldn't have noticed unless they unplugged and gave permission for things to just be. We have innate gifts and all they need are our attention. It does take work and practice, however, to keep things that would distract us out of our way. I definitely get nervous before I perform. It helps when I do qi gong, especially with the whole band and even the audience. It centers me and reminds me that I am "on purpose". Making music excites me so much. I love the stage, the amps, the microphones, the dancing, the show, the background dancers, how we practice so much to get to a certain point and then just let go and have fun. I love to see my band come alive on stage… it's harder to get that in rehearsals. I loooooove the studio. I get sooo excited laying down tracks and adding different parts. It feels so magical. It's a whole different artistic palette to pull from. I love the supportive energy of working with people I love and trust. It excites me so much to write new songs. Once someone asked me what my favorite song was.. I answered usually the one I just wrote. It seems to give me a pattern of program I need to vibrate to and so the idea of writing a song a week for my sunday songwriting show really excited me as each week I would have a new favorite song to soothe and heal me as I express it and listen back… it's often a lullaby to me that week as it seems to possess the power to bring my subconscious out for a joyful journey. Such a journey seems to bring more sense, love, peace and joy to my human experience. I like sharing this with others because I feel like it might inspire them and get them to open up in new ways. I had to let go of my ego need for songs to sound rehearsed and arranged in order to share on this kind of platform. The spontaneity, current relevance, rawness, and authenticity is what I craved to give people. "- Aviva

Incorporating different aspects like nature and the youth into the art can make it impactful. You can learn from what they have been through and lyrics through the music. We look for artists, creatives, and passionate people all of the time to contribute to the rareflavr creative space and a glad that we had the opportunity cross paths with Aviva and the Flying Penguins. Their energy is positive and powerful. You can Check them out on Facebook, Youtube, soundcloud and more.

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You can find there main page at www.avivaandtheflyingpenguins.com

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Artist Snapshot: PURPLE DIALECT (@PDIALECT)

December 27, 2016

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Purple Dialect- 'Leaves' (click image to listen) Image:Luke Novel — Purple Dialect- 'Leaves' (click image to listen) **Image:Luke Novel**

@Purple_Dialect (IG) is an artist from the Philadelphia, PA suburbs in the process of creating dope content. We had an opportunity to find out more about his current projects. Purple Dialect is an artist in collaboration with Us Natives Records (About Us Natives) which is a group, label, family, beat culture, and future backpack group. The group Consists of Ill Clinton and John E. Cab. Also, Luke Novel has played a big part in his creativity who has supplied him with creative artwork. Currently, Purple Dialect has a shop, beat tapes, as well as a rap tape Titled, 'Leaves' available on band camp.

'Leaves' Image: Luke Novel — 'Leaves' **Image: Luke Novel**

The meaning behind the name Purple Dialect is a play on "purple prose" which is when authors uses elaborative words without necessarily having to.- He felt that that was the case when rapping, freestyling and coming up with lyrics/tracks/recording. Purple Dialect started making raps early around age 13 and started by playing base guitar, and making punk rock music with his friends. Some of the main influences growing up were De La Soul & The Beastie Boys. Also, A Tribe Called Quest and were the main influences to motivate in making hip-hop music. On his Instagram you can see that he does freestyles and uses machines and microphones to do live recordings. He mentioned he is most comfortable using the Roland SP404sx and MASCHINE.

Purple Dialect via instagram.com/rareflavr

Click for All Information on Purple Dialect & 'Leaves' Available on BandCamp (click image)

As far as collaborations PD is open to collaborations online with underground artists and others which share his vision. Ultimately, he mentioned he would love to collaborate with MF DOOM if possible. We asked, "Is there anything in particular that creates inspiration for your music?" Purpled Dialect Replied, " I just love hip-hop. It's tied up with comic books and film in my mind. It's like a jumbled mess but it turns into this aesthetic that feels dope to me at least. It's Therapy. Can't feel too bad if you just made a beat that sounds dope."