Friday, 27 July 2018 18:45

3rd State: Rhode Island - Artist: Feral G and Atto Pilot from TimeMachine

Feral G and Atto Pilot from TimeMachine Feral G and Atto Pilot from TimeMachine

Day 4 - 6

Artist: Feral G and Atto Pilot from Music Production team called TimeMachine

 

After looking online for open mics, live music, and other artist performance opportunities in Rhode Island, there was one voice we frequently posting events - Feral G, a DJ/Music Producer from Providence, Rhode Island.  Him and his producing partner Atto Pilot, along with a few other members who collectively go by TimeMachine steer-head an independent music production company with long-term goals to expand both in offering additional creative services, as well as operating out of multiple locations.  First, their finessing their production game, and finessing well. 

 

At the moment their growing their clientele providing quality mixing and engineering, fire production and more, at great rates too.  Their studio located in the heart of what was once considered the hangout spot for artists in the 80’s and 90’s in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, has seen a drastic change since them lively times, as depicted in the cool graffiti that surrounds the inside of the multi-floor garage next door. 

 

The culture has sort of dispersed elsewhere over the years, so I was surprised to learn from them about all the up and coming talent being brewed out of Rhode Island, and Time Machine has been a strong force behind this.   Feral G and Atto Pilot, including their intern Broke Island Baby are putting in work, and not only providing what their clients need, but also helping revitalize and expand the hip hop music scene in Rhode Island if not to what it use to be, then much larger than what it was decades ago. 

 

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Left: Feral G, Right: Atto Pilot

After taking advantage of the natural sunlight, we finished our interview and they continued to give me a tour of the historic building their studio was in.  When we got back to the studio, the intern was with hip hop artist Zay, who was checking out the studio for potential work.  He showed us some songs, and the man’s not bad.  Ironically, he told us he was the son of a Dj who dj’d for local legend, Chachi, and was apart of the legendary creative scene decades ago in Providence, Rhode Island.  

 

“There’s some dope folk in PVD that are low-key"

 

While we all talked music in the studio, Feral G got on the midi board and created a quick melody, Atto Pilot then came in and layered some drums and also faded adlibs, and within 10-15 minutes all of us in the studio were glued to that head-bopping position you can’t get out of when you hear a track that makes you make that stanky face.  7 second tease below: 

 

 

We finished the evening by chatting more about the culture of RI (Rhode Island) and their goals and plans with their group, TimeMachine, while we got some grub at this spot that just opened up last month called Chinatown on Thayer.  Their fried shrimp was friggen' delicious. Get that when you go.  

 

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We got back to the studio and went through more local music, and then they impressed me their catalog of projects they’ve worked on and currently working on.  By the end of the night, we cooked up another beat that had us breaking neck.  They've got z fire. If you’re looking for beats, you need to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Day 5 was devoted to logistics of the trip and getting organized, while Feral G and Atto Pilot had sessions booked with artists.  Day 6, our last day in Rhode Island, Feral G Dj’d at a artist/designer showcase at a cool bar/lounge call Troopanother example of a dope spot in Rhode Island embracing creativity and artistry.  They frequently host these artist showcases, so if you’re ever going through Rhode Island, make sure you stop by.  

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Meanwhile, Atto Pilot and intern Broke Island Baby were setting up and getting their event ready they host every Thursday called The Beat Down--a get together for local artists to get together, share and go through music, feedback on one another and connect and network.

 

 

 

Final thoughts on RI:

Similar to Connecticut with its history of firsts, as I stopped off to check out the place that invented the hamburger in New Haven, Connecticut, it was only fitting to also check out, Modern Diner, America’s first diner located in Pawtucket, RI.

 

 

America’s first diner @moderndiner Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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Quiet, old, with a lot of creative potential.  While their were neighborhoods of suburbia, we saw more older beat down towns that seemed worn out, but then again we didn’t go through the entire state.  Nonetheless, after meeting with Feral G and Auto Pilot and learning a bit more about the areas culture, it’s definitely apparent that there is a large growing creative culture bubbling, and they're doing their part to make it happen for RI.

 

The artistic love was definitely felt.  I was even asked by local store owner if the art work I had in my car was for sale.  It was, however it’s price was out of range, so he offered to pay  $50 if I could get him a print copy of it with my signature on it.  So I went to the nearby Walmart, made a copy, and not only sold my first piece of art involuntarily, but also made a new friend.  

 

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