I grew up being bred to make real music. My father raised me on a balanced diet of turn-table 70's rock, soul, disco, and jazz. My grandfather taught me piano at 7, but I can't remember any of those lessons to save my ass. I started picking up instruments again at around 17 and retaught myself to play keys, guitar, bass, and a little drums. I love funk/hip-hop/r&b music (stuff with soul), and I write music that reflects spirituality and politics - mostly where I am right now with my life.
I recorded and released an independently distributed album Transit last year. The album got good reviews from Vibe and Apple iTunes picked it up and let me sell songs in their $.99 store. I'm working on a new album that marries our funk-driven live sound with the electronic/hip-hop feel of Transit. Hoping to have that out this fall.
I play at a bunch of places in Los Angeles with my band with our own brand of "neofunk". We're routinely featured at Hard Rock Cafe and House of Blues -so if you ever want to come check out a show, drop me a message, and I'll get you free or discounted tickets.
In 2001, I started a not-for-profit record label called Marymount Records. I got to produce a lot of great LA based artists, and we raised a lot of money for the causes we supported. Check that out here: MarymountRecords.org.
Thanks for giving my music a whirl. It's not going to be what you expect at first, but give it a few listens, and I dare you not to remotely like it.
Contact Information
Website: www.nickalt.com
Email: universal@neofunk.net
For your iPod: Apple iTunes
