Optimize Windows XP by disabling Unnecessary Services
By: Apostol Lucian
Some of the services expose your computer to attacks, allowing remote users to access your computer.To access services, go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, and run Services, you will get a list with all services, with status and description for each.You can go trough each service and read the description, all are self explanatory, you don't need much knowledge to understand what each means, but i will give you a list with some Services that you can disable without any problems.1. AlerterNotifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.I don't think it is necessary for a computer to continuously annoy user with alerts.2. Application Layer Gateway ServiceProvides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Internet Connection FirewallIf you want to share your internet connections leave it on, but i don't think you want to share your connection with others, because almost all internet service providers don't want their users to share internet, and companies or big networks which want to share connection use routers which are cheap.3. Automatic UpdatesEnables the download and installation of critical Windows updates. If the service is disabled, the operating system can be manually updated.How many times you found automatic updates necessary ? Microsoft software will always have problems, when they try to fix something they will make other security holes, if you want to be secure, you should use a firewall.4. Background Intelligent Transfer ServiceUses idle network bandwidth to transfer data.This will work well for automatic updates, but are you sure you want that your computer to connect to internet and download stuff that you don't want to ?5. ClipBookEnables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with remote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to share information with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.This will share your clipboard with other computers on the network, seriously, why would you want to do this ?6. Computer BrowserMaintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.If you frequently copy files from other computers in your network, don't disable it, else, it is waste of resources.7. Cryptographic ServicesProvides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.This is used when you want to pass certificates to the network. Unless you are in a large corporate network you don't need this.8. Distributed Transaction CoordinatorCoordinates transactions that span multiple resource managers, such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If this service is stopped, these transactions will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.This is used only if you want to access filesystems and databases on the network.9. Error Reporting ServiceAllows error reporting for services and applications running in non-standard environments.Probably you have seen enough times the dialog box with "send error report" on it.10. Help and SupportEnables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.How many times you got help from their help and service center ?11 IMAPI CD-Burning COM ServiceManages CD recording using Image Mastering Applications Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to record CDs. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.Don't turn this off if you have CD writer attached on your computer.12. MessengerTransmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.This don't have anything in common with Windows Messenger or any other Messenger client. It is used to send messages trough network.13. NetMeeting Remote Desktop SharingEnables an authorized user to access this computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate intranet. If this service is stopped, remote desktop sharing will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.Do you want other computers from your network or from internet to access the desktop of your computer ? if yes, don't disable this, else do this for security.14. Remote Desktop Help Session ManagerManages and controls Remote Assistance. If this service is stopped, Remote Assistance will be unavailable. Before stopping this service, see the Dependencies tab of the Properties dialog box.Again, if you want to connect to this computer from other place, change your operating system.15. Remote RegistryEnables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.I don't think you want to change your registry from other computer.16. Wireless Zero ConfigurationProvides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adaptersIf you don't have an wireless connection, disable this. But, i tell you from my experience, the first thing my wireless internet service provider administrator told me to do was to disable Wireless zero configuration, in this way, the connection will work better.
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Broadband: Just The Facts
Broadband: Just The Facts
By: David McFarlane
What Is Broadband?Traditional Internet is called dial-up, because it works through dialing the phone line to access the Internet. Broadband Internet access provides a higher speed of transmitting the data to the user. The line carrying the data can therefore carry more information to the user than dial-up.The new and latest consumer broadband implementations of up to 30 Mbits per second are considerably faster and more economical than the ones that were available when the Internet first became popular such as the ISDN and 56 kbits per second. They are also different prices charged depending on the geographical locations, spread over different countries. The main reason for naming these fast connections as broadband Internet is because of the unusually high speeds of transmitting data, which in turn, is due to being able to send different amounts of data concurrently.In general electronics and telecommunications, any signal or circuit that consists of or handles a broad range of frequencies is known as broadband. This is a term that is used relatively and is best understood in the context of wide frequencies.Will I Be Able To Get Broadband?The sad truth about todays broadband Internet technology is that not everyone has easy access to affordable broadband. People in rural areas must often resort to expensive satellite broadband if they are going to have broadband availability. The government feels that broadband should be available to all Americans, and several agencies are taking steps to ensure that this occurs in the near future.What Kind Of Broadband Options Do I Have?When it comes to broadband Internet, there are actually several different options you have to choose from, including: DSL, cable, and satellite, as being the most recommended. DSL, or digital subscriber line, uses a phone line to carry digital signals directly, without having to convert them over to an analog signal first. Through DSL, you can attain much higher data rates than with a regular modem, your connection will always be on which means that you will not have to dial-up every time you wish to use the Internet, and as well, because of the fact that the copper wire is split at the exchange, you can even use your home phone while you’re also using the Internet, which is an incredibly useful factor.There are a number of different options available to users with a broadband connection, whereby they can connect according to varied needs. Some people may ask if it is possible to connect two PCs to a broadband connection or if its possible to have more than two computers connected to the same broadband connection. The answer in short, is yes.Where Can I Get Broadband?Getting broadband access can be the difference between surfing the Internet the old way and engaging in its remarkable content the new way. It will change the way you surf the web and change the way you engage yourself, making the Internet a whole new playground to embark on wonderful journeys on. Broadband access is generally available from most Internet companies for a fee that differs depending on the value of the service and the connectivity options. Be sure to consult your local provider for more information.What Is Broadband Cable?Traditionally, computers communicate using baseband transmissions, which mean transmissions that only send one signal per wire. When your computer talks to your printer, it is using a baseband transmission. The same goes for your computer and your monitor. Broadband transmission allows one wire to carry many signals at the same time. Cable TV uses broadband technology and because of this, you can get your Internet access through the broadband cable without disrupting your viewing of cable channels.What Does A Broadband Accelerator Do?The primary purpose of a broadband accelerator is to sit between that of your broadband connection and your router, and most of these devices use DHCP, and consume an IP address which is generated by your router. Generally all you have to do here is leave it set to the auto-detect mode and let it run on its own without any sort of required assistance, and overall a broadband accelerator does have the same effect in reducing lag when playing over the Internet, until of course you begin to really saturate the network.A broadband Internet service can change the way you look at your online capabilities. You can get faster download speeds and a more generous time of surfing thanks to the fast connections enabled with broadband Internet services. Some of the best service available online is available through a broadband Internet connection, so ensure that you remain on the cutting edge of technology today and grab hold of a broadband Internet service package before the deals run out.
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
David McFarlane is a proud contributing author and writes articles on broadband. You can visit his site at www.broadband-assistance.com
By: David McFarlane
What Is Broadband?Traditional Internet is called dial-up, because it works through dialing the phone line to access the Internet. Broadband Internet access provides a higher speed of transmitting the data to the user. The line carrying the data can therefore carry more information to the user than dial-up.The new and latest consumer broadband implementations of up to 30 Mbits per second are considerably faster and more economical than the ones that were available when the Internet first became popular such as the ISDN and 56 kbits per second. They are also different prices charged depending on the geographical locations, spread over different countries. The main reason for naming these fast connections as broadband Internet is because of the unusually high speeds of transmitting data, which in turn, is due to being able to send different amounts of data concurrently.In general electronics and telecommunications, any signal or circuit that consists of or handles a broad range of frequencies is known as broadband. This is a term that is used relatively and is best understood in the context of wide frequencies.Will I Be Able To Get Broadband?The sad truth about todays broadband Internet technology is that not everyone has easy access to affordable broadband. People in rural areas must often resort to expensive satellite broadband if they are going to have broadband availability. The government feels that broadband should be available to all Americans, and several agencies are taking steps to ensure that this occurs in the near future.What Kind Of Broadband Options Do I Have?When it comes to broadband Internet, there are actually several different options you have to choose from, including: DSL, cable, and satellite, as being the most recommended. DSL, or digital subscriber line, uses a phone line to carry digital signals directly, without having to convert them over to an analog signal first. Through DSL, you can attain much higher data rates than with a regular modem, your connection will always be on which means that you will not have to dial-up every time you wish to use the Internet, and as well, because of the fact that the copper wire is split at the exchange, you can even use your home phone while you’re also using the Internet, which is an incredibly useful factor.There are a number of different options available to users with a broadband connection, whereby they can connect according to varied needs. Some people may ask if it is possible to connect two PCs to a broadband connection or if its possible to have more than two computers connected to the same broadband connection. The answer in short, is yes.Where Can I Get Broadband?Getting broadband access can be the difference between surfing the Internet the old way and engaging in its remarkable content the new way. It will change the way you surf the web and change the way you engage yourself, making the Internet a whole new playground to embark on wonderful journeys on. Broadband access is generally available from most Internet companies for a fee that differs depending on the value of the service and the connectivity options. Be sure to consult your local provider for more information.What Is Broadband Cable?Traditionally, computers communicate using baseband transmissions, which mean transmissions that only send one signal per wire. When your computer talks to your printer, it is using a baseband transmission. The same goes for your computer and your monitor. Broadband transmission allows one wire to carry many signals at the same time. Cable TV uses broadband technology and because of this, you can get your Internet access through the broadband cable without disrupting your viewing of cable channels.What Does A Broadband Accelerator Do?The primary purpose of a broadband accelerator is to sit between that of your broadband connection and your router, and most of these devices use DHCP, and consume an IP address which is generated by your router. Generally all you have to do here is leave it set to the auto-detect mode and let it run on its own without any sort of required assistance, and overall a broadband accelerator does have the same effect in reducing lag when playing over the Internet, until of course you begin to really saturate the network.A broadband Internet service can change the way you look at your online capabilities. You can get faster download speeds and a more generous time of surfing thanks to the fast connections enabled with broadband Internet services. Some of the best service available online is available through a broadband Internet connection, so ensure that you remain on the cutting edge of technology today and grab hold of a broadband Internet service package before the deals run out.
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
David McFarlane is a proud contributing author and writes articles on broadband. You can visit his site at www.broadband-assistance.com
A new Face of Internet - Online Video Streaming
A new Face of Internet - Online Video Streaming
By: parag
One of the biggest changes in the online space is the prevalence of online video.It was only a few years ago that just the thought of streaming videos on the Internet seemed a distant reality.Fast forward to December 2006 and online video is in full swing… Google bought YouTube for US$1.6 billion, and companies like Metacafe pay publishers based on the number of people who watch their video.Video streaming has become a bit like an on demand micro video channel. Thousands of videos are now on demand online with more and more television content available. You can download video streams of the latest movie trailers and find both entertaining video streams along with knowledge-based electronic seminars.The clarity of online video may be significantly less than a television set, but what it lacks in clarity it makes up for in availability. Video streams are sent by email, included in blogs and are a key part of most social network sites.The mythical world of video production has been relegated to Internet hobbyists and the result is a whole new world where on demand consumers are finding video gems worth sharing online.The use of video streaming is a growing phenomenon with so many different positive applications. Video streaming provides opportunities for individuals to share footage of their families with other family members. Music and entertainment video streams can be shared. Television shows can be downloaded and best all, business can be done effectively through the use of video streaming technology.Another benefit of video streaming is the strong potential for increased backlinks that can increase the number visitors to your video stream. In turn, those visitors may stick around to check out what you have to offer in your online business.After USA and UK Online Video sites are also being very much popular like India, Middle East, Singapor Etc...India is growing in terms of internet traffic and Online Video streaming site is being much popular now a days in India also.You can visit MotionFlicks.com to get quality Online video on various topic
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Visit www.MotionFlicks.com to enjoy Online Video, Hollywood Movie Clips ,Bollywood Movie clips and lots more.
By: parag
One of the biggest changes in the online space is the prevalence of online video.It was only a few years ago that just the thought of streaming videos on the Internet seemed a distant reality.Fast forward to December 2006 and online video is in full swing… Google bought YouTube for US$1.6 billion, and companies like Metacafe pay publishers based on the number of people who watch their video.Video streaming has become a bit like an on demand micro video channel. Thousands of videos are now on demand online with more and more television content available. You can download video streams of the latest movie trailers and find both entertaining video streams along with knowledge-based electronic seminars.The clarity of online video may be significantly less than a television set, but what it lacks in clarity it makes up for in availability. Video streams are sent by email, included in blogs and are a key part of most social network sites.The mythical world of video production has been relegated to Internet hobbyists and the result is a whole new world where on demand consumers are finding video gems worth sharing online.The use of video streaming is a growing phenomenon with so many different positive applications. Video streaming provides opportunities for individuals to share footage of their families with other family members. Music and entertainment video streams can be shared. Television shows can be downloaded and best all, business can be done effectively through the use of video streaming technology.Another benefit of video streaming is the strong potential for increased backlinks that can increase the number visitors to your video stream. In turn, those visitors may stick around to check out what you have to offer in your online business.After USA and UK Online Video sites are also being very much popular like India, Middle East, Singapor Etc...India is growing in terms of internet traffic and Online Video streaming site is being much popular now a days in India also.You can visit MotionFlicks.com to get quality Online video on various topic
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
Visit www.MotionFlicks.com to enjoy Online Video, Hollywood Movie Clips ,Bollywood Movie clips and lots more.
"Love at first Bite"
"Love at first Bite"
By: Sidney R. Shannon-7002
"Love at first bite"Written By: Sidney R. Shannon, I fell in love with horror movies as a young boy. I remember every saturday watching those old classic black and white movies. You know the ones starring Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Werewolf or Bela legosi as Dracula? But probably my favorite character though, at the time, was Frankenstein, portrayed by the great Boris Karloff.I recall flipping through one of my horror magazines one day and I found one of those really "cheesy" ads in the back, advertising this 7 foot tall life-like poster of the "UGLY GUY", replete with GLOW in the dark EYES. Wow, I thought. I deliberated with-in myself whether I should order it, thinking it would be kinda of cool to have, and probably after about, maybe 30 seconds, I started cutting out that little mail-in coupon, feverishly stuffing it, along with the required payment in the first envelope I could find. I subsequently mailed that envelope and greatly anticipated the posters arrival.After a few short weeks wait, I had my poster and boy was I excited. It was exactly as they described, 7 feet tall, plastic and when I turned off the lights, it glowed in the dark. Oh, and its image, the one of Frankenstein, was really ugly, maybe even scary to some, but not me. My nephew David was, however, one of those people. I remember wanting to play a prank, which included, scaring the hell out of him. I would send him to my room where he would see the poster as soon as he opened the door and would almost die as he would run screaming from the room. You see, the little fella was all of maybe 5 or 6 years old. I knew just one look from him at that poster and it would have the desired effect. And so I thought of some reason for asking him to go to my room. And just as I thought he didn't protest but immediately ran up the steps and down the hallway to my room. After what seemed like a few seconds he was coming back down the hall and down the steps noticeably faster than he went up, but this time he was crying. You have to know that as a kid of 13 or 14, I couldn't help but find this experience very funny, and was never my impetus for buying the poster.The magazines, posters and of course, all of those cool movies, were (and still are) some of the reasons why I love horror movies. As a child I got my kicks out of trying to scare my nephew from time to time, and as an adult, I still get my kicks, the only difference is, I find myself in the fortuitous position of being able to "now" give people what they want, and that being the same thing that all lovers of the horror movie genre want which is fear. In measured dosages, of course.
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
I love writing it helps me share my love of motion pictures. My site scarymoviemania.com has truely been a labor of love. I also maintain a great blog at scarymoviemania.blogspot.com
By: Sidney R. Shannon-7002
"Love at first bite"Written By: Sidney R. Shannon, I fell in love with horror movies as a young boy. I remember every saturday watching those old classic black and white movies. You know the ones starring Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Werewolf or Bela legosi as Dracula? But probably my favorite character though, at the time, was Frankenstein, portrayed by the great Boris Karloff.I recall flipping through one of my horror magazines one day and I found one of those really "cheesy" ads in the back, advertising this 7 foot tall life-like poster of the "UGLY GUY", replete with GLOW in the dark EYES. Wow, I thought. I deliberated with-in myself whether I should order it, thinking it would be kinda of cool to have, and probably after about, maybe 30 seconds, I started cutting out that little mail-in coupon, feverishly stuffing it, along with the required payment in the first envelope I could find. I subsequently mailed that envelope and greatly anticipated the posters arrival.After a few short weeks wait, I had my poster and boy was I excited. It was exactly as they described, 7 feet tall, plastic and when I turned off the lights, it glowed in the dark. Oh, and its image, the one of Frankenstein, was really ugly, maybe even scary to some, but not me. My nephew David was, however, one of those people. I remember wanting to play a prank, which included, scaring the hell out of him. I would send him to my room where he would see the poster as soon as he opened the door and would almost die as he would run screaming from the room. You see, the little fella was all of maybe 5 or 6 years old. I knew just one look from him at that poster and it would have the desired effect. And so I thought of some reason for asking him to go to my room. And just as I thought he didn't protest but immediately ran up the steps and down the hallway to my room. After what seemed like a few seconds he was coming back down the hall and down the steps noticeably faster than he went up, but this time he was crying. You have to know that as a kid of 13 or 14, I couldn't help but find this experience very funny, and was never my impetus for buying the poster.The magazines, posters and of course, all of those cool movies, were (and still are) some of the reasons why I love horror movies. As a child I got my kicks out of trying to scare my nephew from time to time, and as an adult, I still get my kicks, the only difference is, I find myself in the fortuitous position of being able to "now" give people what they want, and that being the same thing that all lovers of the horror movie genre want which is fear. In measured dosages, of course.
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
I love writing it helps me share my love of motion pictures. My site scarymoviemania.com has truely been a labor of love. I also maintain a great blog at scarymoviemania.blogspot.com
Ahmir Brings R&B The Gift
Ahmir Brings R&B The Gift
By: Martin Fister
Background Info
To anyone who's seen the video for Ahmir's single "The Wedding Song," it's clear that Ahmir is bringing some much needed change into the R&B industry. The group, comprised of Mark "Sing Sing" Robertson, Michael "Big Mike" McDonald, KC Washington, and Leon "Mr. Jones" Jones, releasd their debut album, The Gift, on April 10th and are looking to turn some heads.
Despite being an unsigned act, the group as already made some major headway in the industry. The group has opened for many big name R&B artists including John Legend, Jagged Edge, 112 and Jaheim and have already performed around the world. In addition, their debut single, "Welcome To My Party" was #19 on Billboard's Year End R&B/Hip-Hop Sales charts. Still not convinced? The group is eligible for a Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul Single and Best R&B/Soul Dance Cut. When it's considered that the group is eligible alongside acts like Beyonce, Anthony Hamilton and Eric Benet, it's clear that this group offers something special.
I recently had a chance to speak with the guys and find out more about who they are and what they've got planned for the R&B scene. If the interview leaves you wanting more, check out their Myspace Page (www.myspace.com/ahmirmusic) or visit their site, www.ahmirmusic.com.
Interview With Ahmir
R&B Haven: It sounds like the group is from all over the place, with members from NYC, Philly and Boston. How did each of you come to be in the group Ahmir?
Ahmir: Two of us were friends already from singing together and we met KC through auditions from our management at the time. Then, we actively looked for another singer to complete the group... we saw Sing-Sing at a local show and just knew we had to have him be a part!
R&B Haven: What background in music did you have before joining the group?
Ahmir: Many of us had sung in local church choirs and had a gospel background. Big Mike actually was a member of the prestigious Boys Choir of Harlem. Sing-Sing was trained through several musical institutions including Berklee College of Music.
R&B Haven: Who does most of the actual writing?
Ahmir: Probably Mr. Jones, He's an amazing individual when it comes to songwriting. He's great at wordplay, imagery, and very quick with turning his ideas into a song with an incredible chorus, strong verses, and a standout bridge.
Nevertheless, the entire group has a hand in writing and arrangement. We often have writing sessions where we all bring our ideas to create something incredible!
R&B Haven: From the new album, "Welcome To My Party" sounds like a bumpin' club track, while "The Wedding Song" is a romantic ballad. How would you describe the group's style and the general make-up of the upcoming album, "The Gift?"
Ahmir: "The Gift" is definitely a delicate and deliberate balance of uptempo club tracks and classic-sounding ballads. We pride ourselves on great songwriting and amazing musicianship which has led to an album that is strong in both fast and slow songs.
However, if we had to pick our specialty, it would have to be the ballads. We just love the emotion ballads bring to a listener, as well as to us, the songwriters.
Nevertheless, we like to think we have shown the world that we can do it all on this album and execute our ideas with the best of the industry. The club songs are as good as any 112 track, and our ballads can match up with any Boyz II Men song.
The tracks on "The Gift" are actually uptempo songs first, and then the slow/mid-tempo ballads. This creates a nice vibe where if you're in a mood to dance, you can just let the first half ride out, and then if you want to mellow it out, you can just start half way through and sit back.
Everyone says their album is fire and has something for everybody, but we actually deliver... no question about that.
R&B Haven: What are your favorite tracks on the album?
Ahmir: Well, we put so much into all the songs that it's hard to say. We each have our individual favortes too, but as a group, we'd have to say that "Welcome To My Party," "The Wedding Song," and "True Love" are our favorite songs. However, we gotta mention that "Watch & Learn," "Let's Get This," "Donkey," "Cloud 9," "She's Over Me," and "Sure I'd Like" must get mentioned in this answer. Wait... that's almost the whole album! I guess there you go... "The Gift" is just that good!
R&B Haven: Thanks for your time, I must say, it's a pleasure to hear a fresh new sound in the industry. I wish you guys good luck with your future efforts and hope to hear more of you as time progresses.
Ahmir: It was our pleasure... Ahmir... Sing-Sing, Mr. Jones, Big Mike & KC
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
Martin Fister is the administrator and chief content provider for the R&B site, R&B Haven, a site which features over 150 90s R&B Artist Bios.
By: Martin Fister
Background Info
To anyone who's seen the video for Ahmir's single "The Wedding Song," it's clear that Ahmir is bringing some much needed change into the R&B industry. The group, comprised of Mark "Sing Sing" Robertson, Michael "Big Mike" McDonald, KC Washington, and Leon "Mr. Jones" Jones, releasd their debut album, The Gift, on April 10th and are looking to turn some heads.
Despite being an unsigned act, the group as already made some major headway in the industry. The group has opened for many big name R&B artists including John Legend, Jagged Edge, 112 and Jaheim and have already performed around the world. In addition, their debut single, "Welcome To My Party" was #19 on Billboard's Year End R&B/Hip-Hop Sales charts. Still not convinced? The group is eligible for a Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul Single and Best R&B/Soul Dance Cut. When it's considered that the group is eligible alongside acts like Beyonce, Anthony Hamilton and Eric Benet, it's clear that this group offers something special.
I recently had a chance to speak with the guys and find out more about who they are and what they've got planned for the R&B scene. If the interview leaves you wanting more, check out their Myspace Page (www.myspace.com/ahmirmusic) or visit their site, www.ahmirmusic.com.
Interview With Ahmir
R&B Haven: It sounds like the group is from all over the place, with members from NYC, Philly and Boston. How did each of you come to be in the group Ahmir?
Ahmir: Two of us were friends already from singing together and we met KC through auditions from our management at the time. Then, we actively looked for another singer to complete the group... we saw Sing-Sing at a local show and just knew we had to have him be a part!
R&B Haven: What background in music did you have before joining the group?
Ahmir: Many of us had sung in local church choirs and had a gospel background. Big Mike actually was a member of the prestigious Boys Choir of Harlem. Sing-Sing was trained through several musical institutions including Berklee College of Music.
R&B Haven: Who does most of the actual writing?
Ahmir: Probably Mr. Jones, He's an amazing individual when it comes to songwriting. He's great at wordplay, imagery, and very quick with turning his ideas into a song with an incredible chorus, strong verses, and a standout bridge.
Nevertheless, the entire group has a hand in writing and arrangement. We often have writing sessions where we all bring our ideas to create something incredible!
R&B Haven: From the new album, "Welcome To My Party" sounds like a bumpin' club track, while "The Wedding Song" is a romantic ballad. How would you describe the group's style and the general make-up of the upcoming album, "The Gift?"
Ahmir: "The Gift" is definitely a delicate and deliberate balance of uptempo club tracks and classic-sounding ballads. We pride ourselves on great songwriting and amazing musicianship which has led to an album that is strong in both fast and slow songs.
However, if we had to pick our specialty, it would have to be the ballads. We just love the emotion ballads bring to a listener, as well as to us, the songwriters.
Nevertheless, we like to think we have shown the world that we can do it all on this album and execute our ideas with the best of the industry. The club songs are as good as any 112 track, and our ballads can match up with any Boyz II Men song.
The tracks on "The Gift" are actually uptempo songs first, and then the slow/mid-tempo ballads. This creates a nice vibe where if you're in a mood to dance, you can just let the first half ride out, and then if you want to mellow it out, you can just start half way through and sit back.
Everyone says their album is fire and has something for everybody, but we actually deliver... no question about that.
R&B Haven: What are your favorite tracks on the album?
Ahmir: Well, we put so much into all the songs that it's hard to say. We each have our individual favortes too, but as a group, we'd have to say that "Welcome To My Party," "The Wedding Song," and "True Love" are our favorite songs. However, we gotta mention that "Watch & Learn," "Let's Get This," "Donkey," "Cloud 9," "She's Over Me," and "Sure I'd Like" must get mentioned in this answer. Wait... that's almost the whole album! I guess there you go... "The Gift" is just that good!
R&B Haven: Thanks for your time, I must say, it's a pleasure to hear a fresh new sound in the industry. I wish you guys good luck with your future efforts and hope to hear more of you as time progresses.
Ahmir: It was our pleasure... Ahmir... Sing-Sing, Mr. Jones, Big Mike & KC
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
Martin Fister is the administrator and chief content provider for the R&B site, R&B Haven, a site which features over 150 90s R&B Artist Bios.
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