After a regular cleaning of LimeStone Studios pictures of past performances, studio sessions and musicians that once rolled through surfaced. It was good times, great vibes, important learning curves, life stories and ground breaking music. It was real, it was deep, it was Life Unscripted.

A thought came along... What fans hear and see are the final result of a song, music video or performance. But the story and the inspiration behind the making of a song is equally important as the song itself. Very few people ever see this side, the dark side: The meticulous writing and re-writing. The 100 take recording session. The struggle of making it in an industry that requires you to leave your artistic expression at the door in order to develop an image that can be molded into the cookie cut industry. The genre that is considered dead and the challenge of making people believe again. (Plus performances, video shoots, interviews, musical guests, thought patterns, schedules, networking...all while trying to live life).

Using his knowledge as a podcast producer/XML script writer (Podcast: Free Your Mind, Sex & the Stars...The Podcast), his skills as a videographer/editor (SphinxPhilmz) and his work with tons of independent artists (RogueMags Hearing Aid) Christopher Rudder (aLLeYNe) along with James Mitchell (tEMuS) take you behind the scenes of their own personal musical quest...introducing: aLLeYNe & tEMuS: Life Unscripted. (The Video Podcast)

 

EP.22 Lost Lyrics 2
This is part 2 of our interview with sun, a talented poet, singer, songwriter, and visual artist who invited us to come check out the video release party for her single Reach 4 the Sky. Whats cool about about this song is that it was recorded with this alternative educational program called Lost Lyrics. Lost Lyrics uses the hip-hop culture as a base to teach the youth (age 11-18) understanding self-identity and the complexities surrounding them in stigmatized communities. The goal is to allow them the freedom to critically engage in issues such as racism, sexism, consumerism and formal education. Mainstream hip-hop has created some negative attributes of poor and/or minority groups resulting in a lack of self awareness in young people. Lost Lyrics enforces empowerment through alternative forms of hip-hop like Djing, Rhyming, Writing, Break dancing, Graphetti, Performing etc... Beautiful.


EP.21 Lost Lyrics
A friend and artist we featured in PulpMags Hearing Aid sun a talented poet, singer, songwriter, and visual artist invited me to come check out the video release party for her single Reach 4 the Sky. Whats cool about about this song is that it was recorded with this alternative educational program called Lost Lyrics. Lost Lyrics uses the hip-hop culture as a base to teach the youth (age 11-18) understanding self-identity and the complexities surrounding them in stigmatized communities. The goal is to allow them the freedom to critically engage in issues such as racism, sexism, consumerism and formal education. Mainstream hip-hop has created some negative attributes of poor and/or minority groups resulting in a lack of self awareness in young people. Lost Lyrics enforces empowerment through alternative forms of hip-hop like Djing, Rhyming, Writing, Break dancing, Graphetti, Performing etc... Beautiful.

EP.20 The New L.U.
We are taking you behind the scenes while recording the podcasts new theme song. SoJay returns once again to bless us with her voice and her humour. www.lifeunscripted.ca

EP.19 The Destination Shapes The Journey
It's back to business as usual. It's Twenty-Ten and we gotta get "PUSH" out. Before we get back to work, I (aLLeYNe) can't help but think back to my time in Europe. Andrew my brother was also in Europe while I was there, though we didn't get a chance to link up. However he is the one who wrote and performed the spoken word poem divided into four parts on the "PUSH" album. In this episode he's not only going to perform the original recording but share his photos of his journey. The poem is very deep, the perfect way to start your journey into 2010. On behalf of tEMuS and I Happy New Year!!! Wishing all the fans the best for a prosperous, healthy and safe new year. God bless, Thanks for your support and keep an eye out for big things this year!!!

EP.18 Trogir, Brac, Toronto
It's the final leg of the journey for aLLeYNe. As much as he doesn't want to leave he has to return to finish up the new album PUSH with tEMuS. Trogir is like a smaller version of Split but still unique. Brac has the best beach out of all the beaches…worth the ferry ride. Then it's back to Toronto...

EP.17 Split (The Beaches and the Underground Secret)
The Beach. Nice weather, the adriatic sea's salt water, water soccer polo, volley ball, girls, an ice cold beer, great music, kids laughing, ships cruising by, sun tanning and not a single cloud in sight. Not being a strong swimmer does not slow aLLeYNe from getting in there and splashing about. Like a fish once in there is no getting out!!! Plus aLLeYNe investigates the secret parts of Dioklecijans Palace.

EP.16 Split (Red Roofs and Green Grass)
F.Y.I. aLLeYNe loves Split!!! Medieval Times. Mazes of narrow alleys and old buildings modernized by the latest fashion stores, moms and pops shops, delectable restaurants and course coffee shops. In this episode he goes climbing up the famous Bell Tower and hiking up the famous Marijan Hill. It's nothing but beautiful views of the entire city of Split from a high distance...

EP.15 Split (Dioklecijans Palace)
aLLeYNe arrives in Split, a little shaken after the fact that the train leaving before his was derailed killing 6 and injuring countless others. He and Goga had to take a bus the last quarter of the way, all the while thanking God their still alive. Once in Split aLLeYNe was completed thrusted into medieval times. Mazes of narrow alleys and old buildings modernized by the latest fashion stores, moms and pops shops, delectable restaurants and more…oh and of course coffee shops!!!

EP.14 The Nagibni voz

While en route to Split from Zagreb the train that left just before aLLeYNe's derailed killing 6 people and injuring many others. Our heart goes out to those that lost their lives and their families. A little shaken aLLeYNe heads on to Split... meanwhile Temus lets aLLeYNe know what he's been up to in LimeStone Studios.


EP.13 Zagreb 2 (Gornji Grad)

aLLeYNe is still in Zagreb, and since the Canadian dollar goes far in Croatia and the quality of clothing goes even further. What else is left to do? Spend Money! Aside from that aLLeYNe checks out Gornji Grad (Croatia's Upper Town) an older part of Croatia that looks over Croatia and spends some time in the town Velika Gorcia. Next it's the historic town of Split.


EP.12 Zagreb
aLLeYNe arrives in Zagreb. His fascination with Europe which started in Belgrade only gets more intense in Zagreb. Colourful buildings, architecture and design, the history, the culture. Cafes on every street…no Starbucks, no Second Cup, no Tim Hortons, no coffee to go. One must sit down, talk, de-stress, relax and enjoy. aLLeYNe may have found a place for his lazy self!!!

EP.11 Rakija
Rakija…This type of vodka will lower your fever, put hair on your chest and power your car if there isn’t a gas station nearby!!! aLLeYNe learns how it's made. Then he heads off to Zagreb, Croatia.

EP.10 the Gusle
After exploring some of the nice places Belgrade has to offer aLLeYNe takes time out to learn about the Gusle and Rakija. The Gusle is a Serbian instrument played to spoken word type poetry about life, love, loss and struggles…Next episode we talk Rakija!!!

EP.9 Belgrade
Now in High Definition, after leaving his stop over in Rome, Italy, aLLeYNe arrives in beautiful Belgrade. The sights, the sounds are all new as he's never been there before. He walk's through ulica Knez Mihajla and visits Kalemegdan and old fortress. He hangs out with good friends Ljuban and his wife Jagoda who are perfect hosts. All this to the tune of classic aLLeYNe and tEMuS songs. Next episode he learns about the Gusle and Rakija...

EP.8 jetPLANE
Now in High Definition, aLLeYNe heads to Europe, specifically Serbia and Croatia. In this video he flaunts the money he needs to change into Euros, heads to the airport, hops on a plane and since he is scared of flying watches movies to relax. During the 8 hour flight, He manages to catch the inflight feature. Muzzle. A video by aLLeYNe and tEMuS. Ok so the video was recorded with a Canon sure shot digital camera and an Old Skool Sony Cam-Corder (the one with the big ass tapes…yeah those) It was their first official video. The editing is amazing and the video gear has long since upgraded. Anyways, he ends up in Rome for a stop over then heads to Belgrade…Which is the next episode…

EP.7 Across the block, ACROSS THE WORLD
tEMuS drops his verse for Across The World and catches aLLeYNe's true reaction. aLLeYNe also drops his verse for the first time and heads are bopping. Lots of work, lots of fun. Another classic. The song is for the fans from across the world who have and continue to support aLLeYNe and tEMuS. Thank You. It is also the perfect lead in to the next episode jetPLANE. aLLeYNe travels across the world to Europe, more specifically Serbia and Croatia and he's taking you all with him. Stay Tuned

EP.6 Don't Eat, DON'T SLEEP
While recording "Don't Sleep" Musical Talent Kaysun and aLLeYNe get into this large discussion about what to and what not to eat.

EP.5 PUSH, a little bit more
aLLeYNe & tEMuS reflect on the life and times of the late Michael Jackson and how his music affected their music career and lives.

EP.4 HIStory
aLLeYNe & tEMuS reflect on the life and times of the late Michael Jackson and how his music affected their music career and lives.

EP.3 HEAVY YYZ
aLLeYNe & tEMuS take you behind the scenes making and recording "Heavy YYZ" the second track from their album "Push". Features 8.0.1.7.3.5., Malicious, Podcast: Free Your Mind.

EP.2 A Little Pull, A Little PUSH
aLLeYNe & tEMuS take you behind the scenes making and recording "Push" the title track from their album of the same name. Clips from Barack Obama's Father's Day speech and interviews with the song's guest SoJay on the influence of the speech and it's impact on the song.

EP.1 Life Unscripted Promo


Rogue Mag and SphinxPhilmz bring you the unwritten story of hip hop artists alleyne & temus...
This is the official promo/trailer for the future episodes and features comments from talented Web & Graphic's Designer Mark Rudder from Mark Anthony Media and 8.0.1.7.3.5. a Hip Hop Radio Host...