The Cooler Side of BLUE

If you follow my blog you know I'm a huge fan of DMV group The Fiveone, and it was a huge surprise to me when I found out that drummer, BLUEfiveone was leaving the band and striking out on his own. The groups members take their names after colors as a way to abstract personality from their art and just be a color, an abstract based on it's definition in this case the art of music.  For years now he has been keeping the rhythn going and now he was making the leap to drop beats of his own drum and step awy from behind the kit and take center stage upfront in the blue lime light. I had a Blac to Blue moment with the break out to find out why he's leaving, where he's going and will he still feel blue.

Kaos Blac: My diddy it's time for a Blac to Blue moment. Mind answering some questions for an interview?

BLUEfiveone: Lets DO THIS! Im all about it.

Kaos Blac: I've know you for years now as you have been the drummer for The Fiveone why the change, are you leaving the group for good?

BLUEfiveone: Ive always been a lyrist. So making my own music isnt that much of a change. I didnt leave the group either. I was cut off. Personal issues with me and GREEN made working together too difficult for GREEN.

- BLUEfiveone and GREENfiveone, Oct 2010

It took about 3 months before the other 2 COLORS, (RED and GOLD), along with him decided I was the most expendable COLOR in the band. "If you leave nothing changes but if I leave this whole band is different" is what GREEN said to me and a few hours later I was removed as an admin and all the passwords to our band sites were changed. I tried to find a more friendly and fair break via email for 3 more months. It took 2 months to get my access restored and only a month after that a conversation with just GREEN lead to them locking me out a second time. I don't see us getting back together.

Kaos Blac: So that's it then for you and The Fiveone. Now that your out what do you feel about the work you did with the band? Will The Fiveone still be The Fiveone without you in the sense of creative intellect concerning the music. Will that music be play by what ever new lineup comes after your departure?

(l-r: GOLD, GREEN, BLUE, RED)

BLUEfiveone: I feel great about the work I did with the Band. I've always expressed myself truthfully in the music so I don't see it as anything less than great music. The Five One is something more than music. It never represented a band to me, it represented my family and has been that way since I was 6 yrs old and I moved to VA. I've added to that family and when I started making music with GREEN at 11 it only made sense to be something I've been my whole life. I think whatever they do as the three of them will be different in both sound and feel. I'm not sure what they plan to do about the music as I am no longer in communication with anyone after the last lock out. But I dont have any ill wishes for them musically. I think that GREEN is very talented and will continue to make decisions that he sees is fit for his plan for The Five One. I don't see them being able to replace what I brought lyrically or in the Live show with someone else. BLUE is nothing something that gets replaced. And I dont think they will look to do that. The are more than likely, from what I know of them, find the best way to get the sound they are looking for.

Kaos Blac: So tell me more about what your working on moving forward?

BLUEfiveone: Its a busy process but basically Im just going to continue being BLUEfiveone. Im going to be making music that reflects more on me and my view of the world. Its been great being able to flap my wings and explore music alot more. I will be using Live insturuments with a band that I hand picked. BLUE County is the name of the project and the band. And Im just excited to share some music with everyone. Though getting in touch with fans I have with thefiveone will be a lil difficult. Im just focusing on getting the word out about my sites and the project and putting out the best music I can.

Kaos Blac: Okay, so do you feel that using the name BLUEfiveone your going to capitalize on your previous notoriety with The Fiveone to make a name for yourself and your new project, or is it a matter of fact that it's just who you are?

BLUEfiveone: Its both to be honest. BLUE is what I am. Fiveone has been my tag name since before the band existed.. I'm going to die BLUEfiveone. On the flip side even if I was to change my name to BLUE Chocolate it only make sense to capitalize on the notoriety I've alREady established with the band.

The Fiveone in The Washington Post

Kaos Blac: And what happens when the music you helped craft with the band gets even more recognized after the fact?

BLUEfiveone: Its still music I was a part of and I dont see it as bad. I would promote and support those projects in some way.

Kaos Blac: So what will the sound be of Blue County and when can we expect some music?

BLUEfiveone: Its Hip Hop. Just a very polished and lyrical style of Hip Hop. Im excited to put out some music, but as of right now I don't have any dates. I do hope to put out a single by the close of the year though.

Kaos Blac: Well I can't wait to hear it when it does. Thanks for the time, any parting words, vital info to share?

BLUEfiveone: Just to share the link to my site, BLUEfiveone.com and facebook page, BLUE51, as much as possible. I have to build a entirely new network so all help is appreciated. And I'll be sure to send that track to you once its REady to be dropped.

Kaos Blac: I'll be waiting, and ready to share my thought on it to the world.

Propaganda Images

The Five One have always been one of my favorite bands. Innovative in musical sound and concept of who they are as people and how they are represented in the media, the music industry and what comes with it. Always on a constant bend towards something new I noticed they been putting out what could be best called propaganda posters. Dipped in color and full of meaning check some of them out.

Sorry

The Five One have released a new video. Featuring a bevy of angry girlfriends tearing through the domains of our favorite colors asking the question, "how could you not be sorry".

Closing time...

The Five One have another new video, these guys are beast, this time the the quartet are hitting the streets in Paris, France for the remix cover version of "Closing Time"

This Video takes place mostly in the beautiful city of Paris. When The Five One found out that they were going to be spending a little time in Europe, they took the camera along, got together with some friends in the city, and let Jacque le BLUE (BLUE's Alter Ego) run through the streets of Paris, France to find his mortal enemy VERT Cousteau.

The Original video for Closing Time is undeniably a classic 90s music video and instead of spoofing the video which is what i think most ppl might want and expect, we happened to be in Paris and decided to make use of our scenery and just have fun!

We want to thank Dan Wilson, lead singer of Semisonic, for his kind words and appreciation, along with the kids of Haverford College for showing us major love during every tour stop! - The Five One

Closing Time....

The Five One have a new remix out today,

Closing Time is a song originally written by a the band Semisonic. In the song there was a memorable line repeated throughout the songs stanzas, "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end" which made us think about the process of making music and relationships in general. So we jammed around figured out the chords, made 2 rap verses, and decided to make the back bone of this remake a Break Beat to represent two of our favorite things about the 90s. Alternative Rock such as Semisonic and Hip Hop ala Souls of Mischief and A Tribe Called Quest. Respect.

Never Been (Wiz Khalifa)

The Five One are working on a new album but in the mean time it doesn't mean they're going to stop putting out a new remix, this is Never Been a breezy remix of a Wiz Khalifa track.



To download the track click here.

Its about the repetition.

This is the Five One's lil track that could, check out the video's for Mandatory,

The Five One - Mandatory from Timothy Ryan Poe on Vimeo.

Nothing is work

We should all try to live PURPOSE DRIVEN lives, NOTHING IS WORK if your enjoying what you do living life is the only MANDATORY quest. The Five One know this and have these three songs that exemplify this:

" Purpose Driven", click the picture to download.




Nothing Is Work,




Mandatory

"Purpose Driven"

The Five One Recently release a new track called "Purpose Driven" its a single release in anticipation of there next full length album release so enjoy. Click the download link below.

"Purpose Driven"

The Five One take Manhattan

The Five one Band ain't nothing to fuck with! I took a day to share with the Five One as they decended on the city. From walking around union sq, to meeting up with admirers at Guitar center and having an impromptu performance, to their show at Uncle Mikes they colors were in full effect.


This lonely scad just wanted a hug the Five One came by to make her and her troops day with hugs all around.




While picking up some drum sticks at Guitar center the band ran into sum inspiring musicians and shared there sage advice to them as well as gave them a show.

Two For You

I have two huge events for ya today, both groups are favorites on the blog. Depending on where you are tonight you'll be able to see a great show.

Hailing from the DMV area these boys are back in town with a whole new bag of sounds. They'll be appearing at UNCLE MIKES NYC, 57 Murray Street, NY, NY, 10013. Show starts at 8pm.

On the last leg of their national tour the Seattle Duo known as THEESatisfaction will be appearing Brown Sugar Club, 433 Marcus Garvey Blvd (corner of Macon st.), Brooklyn, New York Doors open 8pm.

Mandatory

The Five One are away on there cosmic journey in SxSW but for they got there they made this little jaun take a listen,



The track is off there new project "Deuce Day World" and will appear online for download April 1st as a download along with a B-side.

Also this video surfaced of them in Jacksonville Florida, parked, taking a break and practicing, enjoy, and live your life in color, sAn.

Color to the world.

Help some Negro's, and a Romanian, live out there dreams of a lil tour action. Download their Tour mixtape.


- Click the picture to download the album.

Also pick up their fresh T-shirts


But my favorite is,

- Click the pictures to get the shirts.


I love these guys like brothers from another mother and you will to help them out, the following is a few words from the band.

" On Our Way to SXSW This Weekend Making a few stops along the way, and we need your help please donate $5 $10 $20 or whatever you can by clicking on the paypal button below." - The Five One

Deuce Burger #31 of 51

Still Keeping the Trend going getting everyone ready for our release this "DEUCE DAY WORLD EP" we enjoy making these remixes/remakes/covers so please enjoy.

Röyksopp are a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge. The group formed officially in 1998 and released their debut album Melody A.M. on Wall of Sound in 2001. -The Five One

Also this is the latest Webisode,

DeuceDayWorld Webisode 2

Deuceday - The Five One are back

So this is a new year and The Five One are back with new video's, music and color.

Colorpiller

The DMV have stepped up again with my contributors The Five One as they release a new graphic tee.*





-The T shirts come in all 4 of Colors of the band members.



-You will also get a Yomesane! wristband.



-As well as downloads of the Green complex and Virginia complex.


- The Green Complex, 2008

- The Virginia Complex, 2006

*T Shirts are $20 each but if you purchase this Thursday you get them for $15.

Get the shirt here:

New Deuce Burger The Five One x Janet Jackson Got till it's Gone