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2011 Chicago Beat Battle Winner

I recently took part in the 2011 iStandardProducers beat battle here in Chicago. I’ll never forget the night, it was crazy. I went last year to check out the show when Bliz Beats won. I knew I was going to enter the next one. People came out through the rain to pack the house, and I met a lot of the producers I was competing against. We are all on a similar path so even though we are competing, there is still a sense of community between all the producers.

I wasn’t really nervous when I finally went on stage, even though it was my first beat battle. I’m confident in my sounds and just wanted to show everyone the variety of genres I can move the crowd with. The elimination was the insane part. To have the top three separated by one point just shows how much talent Chicago and iStandard has.

The prizes for winning varied from musical goodies to a few interviews and entrance into the national Battle of the Beats in New York. The first interview is on the iStandard website already – sendspace.

There is an official video on the way but below is some footage from the event from a camera phone lol. Read more

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This is a new beat that guitarist Dan Linehan and I recently finished. The inspiration and direction comes from the deep south New Orleans bayou sound. Couple that with a triplet/swing hip-hop drum track, funky organs, Latin percussion, deep bass, and spacey synths and you get this odd masterpiece. Look out for more very soon. From our minds to your ears…enjoy. – Covelli

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New track from Arrogant – Facebook Music Video

New track from an artist I work with named Arrogant, check it out on facebook.  Look out for upcoming work from him produced by yours truly… Covelli Productions.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1274478268884&ref=mf

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New Promo CD Cover for iStandard Producer Battle in Chicago

Coveli Promo CD Cover


OK I had to quickly throw together a promo CD cover for the iStandard Producer battle here in Chicago on Tuesday. This is the product of 10 minutes in Photoshop. If you can do better get at me. Anyways wish me luck, there is lots of networking to be done. – Covelli

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A Day In The Life of Ken Lewis – Mixing Engineer

I decided to re-post a video posted on iStandardProducers.com about a day in the life of a mixing engineer a successful mixing engineer. One that put in “8 days a week” for almost 20 years. Although I specialize more in Production, this is still inspiration to work hard to land consistent placements and put out hits. – Covelli Read more

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Rhymefest Fails in the Studio w/ Just Blaze – Directed by Konee Rok

I’m a big Rhymefest fan so I thought I’d share this video showing a quick sneak peak of what a studio session is like with him. Check out his music too, won’t be long until we collaborate on something Chicago. – Covelli
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Carbondale Mayor Drinking at SIU Tailgate

My friend Zane in a drinking race with the mayor of Carbondale at an SIU tailgate. Yes. Zane would’ve won but he slipped at the end and Brad Cole jumped over him like Devin Hester. You couldn’t write this stuff. – Covelli

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Scoop Nation – Band Music Player and Everything

This is my band’s music Scoop Nation / Ya Boy With A Band

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