Major Music Without a Major Label (Asoka & RocketHub)!

When I started out the dream was to get a record deal. I use to dream about working with specific artists and how I would spend days with them perfecting my craft and living life amongst the blessed.

At 17 years old I set forth on a journey that would take me around the world! As I grew older, my art matured. I refined my skills and defined my work ethic. And it didn’t go unnoticed…

Before I knew it things started falling into place.  I was called upon to contribute on an official Makaveli-Branded release: 2Pac – The Underground Railroad.

Confident, young, and naive… I walked into Blender magazine’s office. I asked the receptionist to meet with the Editor of the magazine. She replied, “He’s busy.”  I replied, “I’ll wait.”

Hours later I got the chance to state my case. I told him about my music, my accolades and what I was hoping to accomplish. Impressed… he stated they’ll do an article on me called “Almost Famous.” And lo and behold, the following month, there was a full page article in Blender magazine about me!

That incident taught me that you can’t wait for things to happen. You have to make them happen yourself!

Through the years I’ve actualized parts of my dream. I’ve worked with and learned from the artists I use to idolize. I have music videos that are in rotation on MTV & VH1 internationally. Videos that I shot, directed, and edited myself!

Now I’m taking on my biggest challenge yet… to create and globally release my first ever full budget album! I’ve teamed up with RocketHub and we’re going to do this together! We’re going to create major music without a major label!

So this is my open invitation to fans… you can directly fund this new album by visiting my RocketHub campaign by CLICKING HERE!

Here’s how it works…

We have numerous items and rewards listed on my RocketHub Campaign Page. These items include Limited Edition physical copies of my street album Heart Of A Lion, Deluxe Digital Downloads, Exclusive Art Packages, Autographed merchandise and even personalized rewards such as collaborating on music together to just hanging out and talking with you guys on Skype or even in person.

It’s 2013 and the world has been revolutionized…. let’s take it one step further! Head on down to RocketHub and check out the items! We got some great stuff up there! Order it and fund the album!

Share this link with all of your friends and family! Throw it up on your Facebooks, Twitters, Emailing Lists… everywhere.

Let’s make this happen!
Asoka

LINK: Major Music Without A Major Label – The Asoka on Rocket Hub!

The Asoka – Power (iWant) Official Music Video!!

Power (iWant) is the latest single off the upcoming Heart Of A Lion album! This is the last of three videos that I shot in India recently!  Much love to Lucia for helping out on the song! Make sure you share it on Twitter, post it up on your Facebook walls, throw it on the new MySpace… basically any and everywhere you like to spend your time!

Your support is always appreciated! So check it, spread it, & enjoy it! Heart Of A Lion is coming your way on March 5th!!

The first two music videos I shot in India were Hate and Boom Bap! Check those too incase you missed em! And as always, the best way to stay up to speed with new videos is to subscribe to my YouTube Channel AsokaTV!

Peace superstars! I’ll catch y’all later!

Download She’s A Fairy Tale on iTunes!!

She’s A Fairy Tale just got added to the iTunes store! Make sure you show your support by downloading and leaving a review for the single today! CLICK HERE to go directly to iTunes to download the song! The Heart Of A Lion album is coming on March 5th!

She’s A Fairy Tale Official Music Video!

“She’s A Fairy Tale”  is the latest single from my upcoming album Heart of A Lion! Hope everybody’s having a great Valentines month!!

Enjoy the song, the video and make sure you guys share it EVERYWHERE!! Post it up on Facebook, Twitter, Wherever! Send me a link when you share it and I’ll email you a reward. Maybe an exclusive song or… something. I gotta figure it out haha.

And also, make sure you support my lovely friend Shelly Martinez! She makes a cameo in this video! Follow her on Twitter and check out her web-site too!

Also, show my buddy Martin Purtill some love! He killed the hook on this track!

Get at you guys later!
Asoker

Asoka Boom Bap Official Music Video!

Check out my new video Boom Bap! It’s off the Before The Legend 5 mixtape which is available to download for free on the Downloads page.

For more videos subscribe here: http://www.YouTube.com/AsokaTV

Asoka – HATE Official Music Video!

The future is ours. Constantly making progress within the industry while being kept outside at bay. VH1 just premiered the Official Music Video for my track HATE. The single is produced by RAWKEY & directed by renowned fashion photographer Amit Sharma. We went all the way to India to shoot this!

Check it out, share it with everybody you know! Throw it on your Facebooks, Twitters, whatever… And let ‘em know Asoka Season just arrived! Heart Of A Lion album coming January 29th 2013! We about to change the game and revolutionize the independent hustle!

- Asoker

Thought I Was In Love…

Here’s a new track off Before The Legend 5! It’s called Thought I Was In Love. The dope & talented John West was kind enough to lend us his vocals for the track! Make sure you check him out as well!

And as always, I want to thank everyone for their love & support! Keep sharing those links! I’ll hit you with something new next week!

Before The Legend 5 will release exclusively on ReliveHipHop.com on July 31st!

Ultimate Santa Warrior?

BIG SANTA PIMP SPEAKS TO THE UNIVERSE from Big Santa Pimp on Vimeo.

My buddy Big Santa Pimp is coming out with his first album. It’s called Diamonds Glistening In The Eyes of Children. It’s one of the craziest albums I’ve heard, it won’t be for everyone, a lot of people will be offended lol.

Anyways, the album will drop exclusively on Big Santa Pimp’s official site on September 27th. I am featured on about 7 or 8 songs.

Doing things as only Big Santa Pimp does… check out the first promotional video for Diamonds Glistening In The Eyes of Children. Although he’d never admit it, I think The Ultimate Warrior is one of Big Santa Pimp’s biggest inspirations, ha!

Rockin’ Hip Hop 3: Colt Cabana!

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Last week I caught up with the legendary Colt Cabana! Known for his work in and out of the ring. Colt is widely known in the world of professional wrestling for his work in the WWE, Ring Of Honor, and all around the independent circuit.

But Colt is also passionate about comedy. He’s done stand up tours and even has his own short web-series. And I can personally say he’s a class act all the way. So check out the 3rd edition of Rockin’ Hip Hop with my special guest Colt Cabana!

Make sure you keep up to speed with Colt Cabana at his official web site. And follow him on twitter @ColtCabana!

The Mountain by Terje Sorgjerd

The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.

Check out this incredible footage which “was filmed between 4th and 11th April 2011.” Terje Sorgjerd’s “goal was to capture the beautiful Milky Way galaxy” and the result is truly breathtaking.