#OMGRUBY gets @ #ROBINTHICKE & his #BLURREDLINES on the REMIX

OMGRUBY aka #THEREMIXQUEEN Volume 2: I Re-Invented the Remix, with a focus on woman empowerment, is set to release FALL 2013.  C/O this spin on Robin Thicke's record breaking, Billboard Hit "Blurred Lines." ALL IN PURE FUN... WOMEN, WE CAN'T LET THESE MEN TALK TO US LIKE THIS IN MUSIC... LOL

Thin Line
Remixed by: #OMGRUBY aka the REMIX QUEEN

If you can't hear what I'm tryna say

If you can't read from the same page

Baby you're going deaf

Baby you're going blind

Maybe you're out of your mind

Slow down boy you're too close

How bout do me a favor

Let's keep this casual

C'mon fix ya behavior

Oh baby you's a hater

Good luck next time, later

My man you're not my flavor

ANd that's right I'm a be a good girl

Hook:

I know you want it

I know you want it

I know you want this 

Lil good girl

Can't let you get past me

You far from classy

Talkin bout getting blasted

You crossed that thin line

I know you want it

I know you want it

I know you want it

But I'm a good girl 

Stop tryna get at me

Must wana get nasty

Go ahead, can't catch me

What do they make dreams for

When you got them jeans on

What do we need steam for

You the hottest b*tch in this place

Bet you feel lucky

You wana hug me

What rhymes with hug me? (Ugly... um what else... lol)

Ok now he was close

Tried to domesticate ya

But your an animal

Baby it's in your nature

Oh baby you's a hater

Good luck next time, later

My man you're not my flavor

And that's right I'm a be a good girl

Hook...

T.I. Raps...

Baby can you breathe?

I got this from Jamaica

It always works for me, Dakota to Decatur

No more pretending

Cause now you're winning

Here's our beginning

I always wanted a good girl

Hook...

#omgRUBY Sings Live w/ Mariah in Central Park, NYC

Sorry, I took forever to blog about this, but it is now that I am coming down from the natural high created by this experience.  Last weekend, I sang backup in a choir for the one and only Mariah Carey at an MLB All*Star Charity Concert benefitting Sandy victims, held in the Great Lawn at Central Park.  This opportunity was presented to me by ways of a dear friend and amazing singer Lena Soul.  With one day of rehearsing for two hours, we were all on board with the overall message and performance parts.  Her background singer, Maryann, kept advising us of the event's magnitude.  However, all she had to say was Mariah, and I knew it would be a larger than life production.

Larger than life... it WAS.... Accompanied by the New York City Philharmonic orchestra, a 40 piece choir, 50K #lambily, coordinated Fireworks (and not to mention the backstage crew and Mariah entourage) Central Park was PACKED as the 20+ year diva reminded us all of the importance to never give up on our dreams while whaling together, "Lord knows, dreams are hard to follow, but don't let anyone... TARE THEM AWAYYYYY.... Hold on, there will be tomorrow, and any time you'll find the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy."  Such a positive song and important message.  Definitely in my top 10 most memorable life experiences.

From singing with Mariah, to obtaining knowledge and skill from her background singer Maryann, kicking it with Trey Lorenz backstage, catching up with my long lost buddy "Brown" and celebrating with my friends and family afterwards, I must say this was a #BLESSED weekend.  God is GOOD.  Check out #mymariahmoments below:

"I'll be THEEEREEE!!" - Trey Lorenz

I live vicariously through this woman's voice, Lena Soul
Follow her +Lena Soul  

Mr. Browwwwwn... My good friend

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"RUNWAY" Goes #LIVE... ISH* Just got REAL!

Just 3 weeks ago, I contacted musician Steff Reed, also good friend of mine, because I was in urgent need of an acoustic player.  I was scheduled to appear on "Open" for Rhina LIVE on Bronxnet and I had an intimate vision for it.  Initially, I wanted to do my set with Steff but he was busy finalizing stuff for a music video he is working on and some other things (typical lifestyle of any hungry musician in NY), so he referred me to a dope guitar player by the name of JT Maple.  We rehearsed once before the show and KNOCKED it out.  Great vibe, dope musician... AMAZING experience for my first TV show appearance.  Check below...

To watch the performance visit Ruby LIVE on Open!

Prior to this show, my friend told me, what are you waiting for to get your own band? JUST DO IT.  His words spoke life into me, and I could feel the negativity in my push back... I heard myself saying, "But... I don't have a budget for a band... But, I don't know any musicians in NY.. BUT, BUT, BUT..." and I stepped outside of myself and replayed all the things I said.  My friends statement, "JUST DO IT..." was so much louder and powerful.  So, I prayed about it and let the universe align things up.  A week after I performed on Rhina Live, a gentlemen by the name of Mike Fisher contacted me on facebook.  He asked if I was looking for a band and sent me a link to recent work.  I explained to him my vision and all the finer details and he suggested I send him my single so he can vibe with it.  TWO DAYS LATER... This guy puts together the dopest arrangement to a four piece band.

So we met up at a coffee shop in the city, and as I make my purchase, I see a picture of a CD and on the cover it says, "The Band" and "Cloud Nine"... I'm all about signs and foreshadowing, Lol.... We began talking and sharing our goals.  Figuring out how we can benefit/support one another in getting these accomplished.  And afterwards headed over to Ultra Sound Studios.

I had no idea what I was about to step into, the fiery Aries in me was ALL ready for the leap of faith.  With social media nowadays, people say they are a bunch of things and when you finally meet them, their statuses don't match up... lol, but Mike Fisher was the REAL DEAL, very professional and eager to work.  He mentioned wanting to be a music director like Omar Edwards who puts together live arrangements for artist like Rihanna.  Man, when they started playing, I felt like I was at a Janet Jackson concert.  I caught chills, the hairs in the back of my neck stood up and I got emotional.  In my mind I said, "ISH* just got REAL!!"  This was "The Band" and I was definitely on "Cloud Nine."  If you don't believe me, check the band out in the link below, playing their rendition of "Runway" live for the VERY FIRST TIME.

The band are not exclusively mine... YET! lol  They are open to working with other artists as long as the scheduling and budget is right for everyone.  If you are interested in working with Mike Fisher he can be contacted at m.fisher1022@yahoo.com

To support "Runway" visit iTunes Link

Also available on eMusic, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, Google play, CDUniverse

and other digital music platforms...

S/O to the Band:

Mike Fisher, Music Director, Keys

JT Maple, Electric Guitar

J.T. Walker, Drummer

Wallace Smith, Aux Keys

S/O to everyone on my TEAM for pushing and believing

Jevante Qirashawn, Advisor/Manager

Enriz, Louis, Hazel and Chi-Chi of Falu Enterprises & NSUC Entertainment Group

EOne Distribution

"Runway" Collabs w/ Jesus Estrada of Project Runway Season 7?!!

STOP!!! Immediately, hold the presses.  It has been confirmed that I will be collaborating with Jesus and Antonio Estrada, the Estrada Twins of Project Runway's Season 7, for my music video "Runway."  OH-EM-GEEEEE.  I feel like Cinderella prepping for the Royal "RUNWAY."

It is a blessing to find successful individuals who are humble, pure and passionate about what they do.  The Estrada Twins, born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa Mexico, 23 year old identical twins, always dreamt of becoming young and famous fashion designers.  Growing upin a fashionable family, they were inspired by their mother, who was a model.  At two years old, the Estrada's moved to Tijuana, Mexico and shortly thereafter moved to San Diego, California to live the American Dream.  After their success on the Project Runway show they moved to White Plains, NY where they now manage their own boutique.  I am so grateful they have come on over to the east side and furthermore, are interested in being a part of the development process.  Take a look at our meeting with Jesus at the Marteal and Estrada Boutique.

For more info on the Estrada Twins please visit:
www.martealandestrada.com

To support the single "Runway" please visit:
iTunes
Google Play
Amazon.com

MY PUERTORICAN-FREAKIN' WKND in QUAD STUDIOS w/ Julio Cortez

Man... I had no idea, that a morning brunch with my family at El Nuevo Portal, in downtown Brooklyn, NY, was foreshadowing a latin collaboration with Grupo Niche's colombiano, Julio Cortez. WHAT AN HONOR?!! And... my family keeps telling me, "You need to do Spanish music!!," and I want to so bad, but most of my connections have been in Hip Hop and R&B.  Well... that is no longer the excuse!!!  Julio eagerly said to me, "I want you to email a melody, so that I can compose something around your voice and see how that turns out," AHHHHHH! Lol.  It is something different for me.  Even though I do not have much experience creating latin music, I grew up on Spanish Pop Baladas and Salsa; I learned to speak Spanish listening to Cristian Castro, Guillermo Davila, Ednita Nazario and Ana Gabriel, Hector Lavoe, El Gran Combo, to name a few...  So, this is my moment to tap back into those days when I lived in Carolina, PR and life was so simple.

While, my fellow Boricuas were on 5th Avenue celebrating the Puerto Rican Day Parade, I was in the studio celebrating my culture in my own way.  Check out footage below from our session, and if you like it say, "WEEEEEEPPPAAAA!" in the comment section below... haha

JCOLE -vs- KANYE WEST... Who would you pick?

My oh my, is it going to be an interesting summer in Hip Hop.  Set to drop on 6/18/13... #teamgems got an exclusive stream of J. Cole's project "Born Sinner" which is also available for preorder via iTunes and it is DOPE.  No, I am not being biased to the fact that I am featured on the chorus in 5 different cuts "Crooked Smile f. TLC" "Where's Jermaine? Skit" "Trouble" "Ni**z Know" and "Born Sinners"... lol, it really is a good hip hop album and when you dig into his lyrics, he's kicking knowledge and inspiring our generation, not to mention going toe-to-toe with one of Hip Hop's greatest, Kanye West.

Photo Retrieved Via
http://www.personamagazine.net/j-cole-vs-kanye-west/

Don't believe me?  Go and pre-order the album on iTunes.  I am telling you it is going to be an INSANELY HOT ALBUM, as if the summer isn't hot already on its own.  With Kanye's highly anticipated #YEEZUS project coming out as well, which I was blessed with the opportunity of also contributing too, I am ready for the HEAT WAAAVVE!  Kanye has already started promoting his first single "New Slaves" by randomly projecting its video on building sides throughout the world. I do not want to talk too much abut Kanye's project, I will let him surprise you...lol


Support the artists and check out their official site links below:

JCOLE Nation -vs- Kanye West  I cannot take sides :( Who would you pick?

Support me too and and check out my single "Runway" which was just recently added to 104.7 KISSFM

Aren't we all #BORNSINNERS?? Exclusive collab w/ J. Cole...

First and foremost, I must say that God has blessed me with an amazing opportunity to be around some the most talented/creative individuals in the game.  Recently,  I formed an alliance with the Audio School Online Choir led by Ken Lewis and Alvin Fields.  This opportunity came by ways of one of the most down to earth amazing women I know and look up to, Ms. Carmen Roman, whom I met as a teenager participating in the New York City Housing Authority Choir.  By ways of this group, which you will hear me mention a lot, I have been given many opportunities to grow as a musician and a human being just trying to survive in New York City.

:: drumrolls ::  Early May we had the opportunity of working with J. Cole on his new album which is ALREADY catching a big buzz titled "Born Sinner."  One of the cuts we worked on is titled "Crooked Smile" and it is out already.  Click the sound link below "on my way on my way on my way down.... oooooohhh... lalalalaalala" lol, that us with TLC, WHO KNEW!  The choir is very prominent at about 3:33. We had so much fun being directed by the talented and down to earth Mr. J. Cole himself, peep the photos too and support #BORNSINNER #CROOKEDSMILE on your local radio stations.  I feel a GRAMMY coming on... Best Wishes to #JCOLENATION on this upcoming release 6/18/13.

Top to Botton & Left to Right:
Ken Lewis, Alvin Fields, J. Cole
Alvin Fields and I
The Audio School Online Choir

#BORNSINNER 6/18/13

Please make sure to also check out this exclusive "Power Trip" Remix inspired by my encounter with J. Cole, set to drop 6/21/13 on my new mixtape, "The Remix Queen:  I RE-Invented the Remix"

Also, support JCole's blog and check out his take on working with us by clicking--> #JCOLENATION