MIDI - A standard for representing musical information in a digital format.
[ M(usical) I(nstrument) D(igital) I(nterface) ]
MAFIA – An organization prominent in a particular field or enterprise, associated with a particular traffic
The deadly combination known as MIDI Mafia, consists of Producer/Engineer/DJ Dirty Swift and Producer/Songwriter/Artist Bruce Waynne. Canadian-born beat junkie Dirty Swift caught the music bug at an early age, becoming a turntable wiz by high school and winning the DMC Canadian DJ Championship soon after. Branching off into production, Swift soon found himself working with some of the biggest names in Canada. Determined to penetrate the US market, Swift left Ottawa, Canada and headed for New York City. Bruce Waynne on the other hand, grew up in the East New York section of Brooklyn, amid all the chaos and hustle of the BK streets. A brief stay in Riker’s Island proved enough to pull his attention away from the corner and towards a career in the music industry, where his talent for creating catchy hooks and beats lead him to sell over 60,000 units independently with his former group “US”. As chance would have it, Swift and Bruce met in a Brooklyn recording studio, while both working on the same project. They vibed, and soon after, formed a partnership…hence, the beginning of Midi Mafia.
Since their inception in 2003, Midi Mafia became quickly known for masterfully assembling whole songs. The winning formula of Bruce Waynne lending his distinctive vocals, performing charismatic hooks and visual songwriting style, while Dirty Swift applying his DJ influenced methodologies and technical expertise generated what the music industry describes as “a ready-made hit”. After only 6 months of uniting their resources it resulted with 50 Cent’s “21 Questions”- which was one of the biggest songs to hit the charts that year. Their momentum spawned some of the heaviest remixes and hottest tracks for the likes of Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli, Young Buck, G-Unit and Westside Connection, and at last count the duo’s production is represented on over 20 million albums sold worldwide. The group also garnered national media attention, appearing on BET’s 106th and Park, RAPCITY and spotlighted in Billboard, XXL, Scratch Magazine, Source Magazine and The Rap Report, to name a few.
Despite the success they have achieved thus far, the duo has had to endure tragedy in the middle of their rise to the top. 2006 saw Midi Mafia faced with their greatest challenge yet in the devastating spinal injury Swift sustained while riding his motorcycle during the summer in California. Against doctors orders, Swift was back in the studio within a week of returning from the hospital after a marathon 7 hour spinal reconstruction surgery. Bruce Waynne faced his own challenges fighting a lengthy lawsuit from a former business associate and a painful breakup of his marriage. Despite the tremendous personal and business pressure, Midi Mafia collectively pulled together throughout the ordeal and have produced some of their finest work, including the single “When I See U” from Fantasias sophmore album, and songs for Jennifer Lopez and Lloyd Banks.
Now poised to bring their very own offerings to the music industry, Midi Mafia is preparing to unfurl their new label, Family Ties Entertainment and launching their first artist Deemi, a female R&B sensation from Brooklyn critics are comparing to a young Mary J Blige. With their new label deal, a remarkable catalog of hits, and a long laundry list of artists calling on them to produce their magic, Midi Mafia has no choice but to be at the forefront of the next great movement in hip hop. After already proving that they have the skills and talent to pierce the entertainment industry, Midi Mafia continues to pounce on the music scene. Expected to bring even more heat in 2007, this two-man hit-making machine has definitely created a winning formula…Get Connected!
New song on myspace page. "Loud.com tribute" The New York Times call it "Brilliant", Rolling Stone calls it an "Instant Classic". Come see what all the buzz is about. Also, new song on the loud.com page "Bout my biz" It ain't safe no more!!!! myspace.com/superiorlyricshttp://www.loud.com/mostofficial
New song on myspace page. "Loud.com tribute" The New York Times call it "Brilliant", Rolling Stone calls it an "Instant Classic". Come see what all the buzz is about. Also, new song on the loud.com page "Bout my biz" It ain't safe no more!!!! myspace.com/superiorlyricshttp://www.loud.com/mostofficial
I know this is a competition, but i dont look at it that way. Yea we are all in this to win $100,000 and a record deal. That is the truth. But this being my 2nd time in a semifinalist position, I have a humble outlook this time around. Whether i win or not, I am going to keep it real and reach back to the WORLD, and just like LOUD is a community, the WORLD IS ONE BIG COMMUNITY. And i wanted to make it known to everybody the type of nigga I really am. God-willing that my name is in the top 3 and get a check, I am NOT going to act "BIGGER THAN YOU" I am going to be the same person I am, just in a free financial environment that I've never had b4. Real talk. Basically, I am saying that I'm not going to portray selfishness because the reason i really do this music is 4 you. Ya feel wat im saying. And every business that caters to the consumer is successful. For example, if you need work done to your car, and Im the mechanic, I am going to make sure that I fix your car until the engine light goes off, Great service=repeat business. In my case, I am the rapper/lyricist with the mouthpiece and I am going to satisfy your ears always because you will continue to listen. Now, i felt so strongly about making this promise to every1 on LOUD and around the world that I couldnt put it all into words as you can see & wanted to make a song about it, why not on LOUD? The crazy thing is, i had to fit my whole heart & promise into ONE minute. And this is how it came out. So this is really the reallest track i've put on loud in my personal opinion and I hope that you understand and believe that each and every individual is influential to where i am right now in some way, form or fashion. And I Thank you . . . now with that said, check out the new track "MY PROMISE" on Reefa production ((go figure, i was blazed when i wrote it)) and feel free to let me know wat you think. 1 LOVE
