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Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!)

FOR BOOKINGS (Live & DJ): vj(at)pursuitgrooves.com

About Me


Beat-strumental compilation on Rush Hour Records (Netherlands). "Push Up" by Pursuit Grooves featured as well as beats by producers from around the world. http://www.rushhour.nl/
+++ Be sure to check www.cdbaby.com/pursuitgrooves for a proper listen to "Push Up" as half of the CDs and mp3 sites have this mislabeled with Hearin Aid's "Figz" +++confusingly uncool+++
Vanese Smith - music and visual artist, producing music under the name PURSUIT GROOVES...(or Pursuit for short for those who've been down for awhile). b.1979 in Washington, DC. Raised in PG County Maryland. Started writing lyrics and making beats with a casio keyboard, drum machine, and an analog four track at 14. Rhymed for a few years. DJed and majored in film at Vassar College. Some years later, back with a vengeance with a focus on production. Trying to juggle music along with other loves... Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Currently representing BROOKLYN!!! I love Europe...especially Amsterdam and London. Indie films, DVDs, skateboard flicks....get at me! I can rock your soundtrack. I also DJ corporate events, exhibits and weddings for young hip types. When I'm not making or playing music, I am the director of operations for one of the finest clothing boutiques in Fort Greene, Brooklyn... Addy & Ferro ....

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/19/2005
Band Website: knobsandwhistles.com
Band Members: +Physical CD+

($13.00 USD. Includes shipping and handling. Domestic and International.)
Funky body moving head nodding beats brought to you with love.

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+Digital Download+

Buy Fun Like Passion (13 tracks) for $10 in 320 kbps MP3 form. You will be emailed a download link upon payment. That's like 7 euros or 5 pounds... that's mad decent!

Also available at:

CDBaby

iTunes

++ Straight No Chaser Magazine review

"13 Track CD by this NY based producer. Various instrumental hiphop- and offbeat productions on a heavy head noddin' tip with solid beats, fresh strings & basslines. The last track has her MC ing over her beats .. daamn! Tip!"
++ Rush Hour store review

"Currently residing in Brooklyn New York, female producer Pursuit Grooves delivers what we consider to be a truly sublime journey into experimental beats and grooves; sending out a sound that much like life itself presents moments that are energetic, melancholic, angular, soft, invigorating and soothing; but above all engrossing. This album is a real beat odyssey from start to finish revealing hints of Jazz, fused with the sparks of the Detroit tech pioneers along with explorations into instrumental hip hop and all things broken; so the producer's aim to "Seek, Hunt and Capture Your Ears" is effortlessly achieved...Music for heads, hearts and feet!"
++ Nuff Stylee store review

Or if you're in the UK and want it faster.....you can buy Fun Like Passion here

Influences: Madlib, Teddy Riley, Portishead, Loose Ends, Depeche Mode, Bjork, Pete Rock, Jay Dee (see you next lifetime). 70s funk, 80s dance and new wave, 90s hip hop.
Record Label: WhAT RuLES
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Domu plays Pursuit Grooves on BBC 1xtra

The awesome Domu broadcasts his last episode ofhis three month guest hosting on BBC 1Xtra (New Talent)Domu 1xtra talent 3-31-08 (BBC) (UK)www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/xtratalent HOLYGHOST Altered Natives cdrMa...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:41:00 PST

DJ Mixes

DJ Mixes are available for download at www.knobsandwhistles.comKeep checking as new mixes will be added. I will post some here as well! *(^_^)*Nodding Grand - Hip Hop Series 1 Added March 29, 2008 ...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:34:00 PST

New album around the corner -WILD ART FORESTRY

April 08....Its called Wild Art Forestrysupport thus far:Basic Soul (UK) w/ Simon Harrisonhttp://www.basic-soul.co.uk/Clyde - That’s Alright [Mantis] Electric Conversation - Find Myself [Futuris...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:48:00 PST

XLR8R Magazine Download

Mushroom City*(^_^)*
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:58:00 PST

now on CDBaby and iTunes

CD BABYiTunesJust another secure way to review and/or buy the album.For those who have it already, please feel free to leave any comments on the page. *(^_^)*...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:31:00 PST

KCRW 89.9fm California

89.9fm KCRW - California August 19, 2007..>TIME ARTIST SONG ALBUM & LABEL INFO 12:01 The Flowriders Roll On Witness Future Vintage Vol. 2 Kindred Spirits  12:07&nbs...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:18:00 PST

RhythmLab Radio

Online Mix - Minneapolis/Milwaukeehttp://www.rhythmlabonline.com/
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:31:00 PST

Radio Interview - Elevations Radio June 14th

o Listen: http://www.elevationsradio.com E L E V A T I O N S - 06.14.07 with Ernesto Vigo WHCR 90.3FM, New York City http://www.myspace.com/elevationsradio In-Flight: ...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:12:00 PST

Radio Love

Major shout out to folks who are supporting me on this musical journey. Recent shows that played some pursuitgrooves......**************************************** ************* www.btsradio...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:30:00 PST

Album available in Europe

Happy New Year!!!!! For real, I've never seen fireworks like I did in Amsterdam. The states can't even compare. My album Fun Like Passion is now available at the Rush Hour store in Amsterdam, Nethe...
Posted by Pursuit Grooves (new album sampler is up!) on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:46:00 PST