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THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS live November 21/10 THEiDC 154 views THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS aka THE iDC with his band the Roster of Royalty live at International Sports Bar and Eatery November 21/10 vocals: THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS drums: Jason Afo...
THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS - "She Just Wants Me For My Body / Let's Go to the Cougar Bar" THEiDC 1,043 views Directed and edited by Adam Schafer (skeletonmeat.com) Directed, produced, written by P. Castro "She Just Wants Me For My Body" by THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS feat Kofi Kain avail...
THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS on "Musically Yours, Deirdre Mallehe" THEiDC 211 views Original Airdate January 3, 2011 Host: Deirdre Mallehe Editor: Brock Smeenk Cameras: Brock Smeenk, Darryl Lewis Wardrobe: Mila Starr, Rasika Yatawara Make Up: Arlene Dizon...
"She Just Wants Me For My Body/Let's Go to the Cougar Bar" Behind the Scenes THEiDC 206 views Behind the scenes for THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS' new music video "She Just Wants Me For My Body/Let's Go to the Cougar Bar" Songs available at itunes.com/theidentitycrisis an...
Maestro Fresh Wes and THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS Live @ Blue Suede Sue's THEiDC 286 views THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS aka THE iDC warmed up the crowd for Canada's hip-hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes, at Blue Suede Sue's in Mississauga. Pick up: Maestro's new book "Stick ...
THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS - "Black and Yellow" (Wiz Khalifa Cover) THEiDC 505 views THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS aka THE iDC performs his version of Wiz Khalifa's smash hit "Black and Yellow" Produced, arranged, produced, directed and edited by P. Castro Lip-synch...
THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS - "Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)" (Enrique Iglesias/Ludacris Cover) THEiDC 1,018 views Arranged, produced, and performed by P. Castro THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS aka THEiDC performs his version of the Enrique Iglesias, Ludacris, and DJ Frank E hit "Tonight (I'm Lovi...
THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS - "U Remind Me" (Official Music Video) THEiDC 1,416 views "U Remind Me" Copyright 2010 THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS / Radio Insect Records Directed by Adam Schafer (youtube.com/MrMRPOCKETS) Produced, arranged, and performed by P. Castro ...
U Remind Me - THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS Behind the Scenes with Mr. Pockets THEiDC 326 views Behind the Scenes for the upcoming video "U Remind Me" by THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS Official Music Video premieres October 1st 2010 Directed by Adam Schafer aka Mr. Pockets (yo...
THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS and friends at the MAC Open Mic August 27/10 V2 THEiDC 93 views THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS aka THE iDC documents the Mississauga Arts Council's August Open Mic @ Rehearsal Pro Inc. featuring: Joel Martin (joelmartin.ca) Saige (youtube...

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To say that it has been an uphill battle to get to where he is today is an understatement. But Paul Castro (better known as THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS) feels re-energized, revitalized, and hungrier than ever. An overnight sensation? Not quite. Flavour of the month? Not even close. A one-hit wonder? He's not even on the charts. But his popularity has been at a steady growing pace: one fan at a time.

In comparison to new artists with big marketing budgets, that pace can seem too slow. Doing all the marketing and financing by himself took a toll on the young producer turned artist, and it really started to discourage him. In the last episode of his popular youtube vlog EQOTW Season 2, THEiDC looked burnt out, and felt like he had hit the ceiling. He went on to state that "this last year has really stretched me, making me question whether or not this is what's meant for me", referring to the entertainment business. Down for the count, he was ready for a break.

During his downtime, he received an overwhelming amount of support from his fans all across the globe. Emails about how his music and EQOTW had impacted lives were coming in by the hundreds. One particular email caught his attention. "It was from somebody who was struggling with depression, and was considering ending it all", says THEiDC. "They said that my music helped them to deal with the pain, and to stay in the fight". Humbled by the email, he realized that his hard work was not in vain. He realized that his fans were not only extremely passionate, but that they were also spreading the word.

Soon enough, major and independent labels all over the world started looking at him with dollar signs in their eyes. "I was about ready to tap out. But having label executives look at me as a cash cow was enough to motivate me to bring it even harder", says THEiDC. Most labels had intentions to re-release the critically acclaimed "Record of the Year", but THEiDC had already started working on a new collection of songs. "I felt like I was sitting on a gold mine, and I wanted to strike while the iron was hot", he says about his third studio album entitled "Breakfast With a Psychopath".

Choosing to remain independent with his label Radio Insect Records, THEiDC feels like he is better than he has ever been as an artist. "I haven't hit my peak yet...this is only the tip of the iceberg, because I'm constantly learning new things, and evolving", he says talking about his approach to his new album. The project covers many topics including life, love, self-esteem issues, older women, and pathological liars. Mixing house, electro, breaks, and dance hall beats with dirty guitars and radio friendly hooks, this is arguably the most musically consistent album in his library. The unlikely combination of mosh-pit energy with club-vibe is constant throughout this booty-shaking experience. Ever unique, progressively innovative, yet intricately designed for mass appeal, this album is the next step in the evolution of THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS.

"Breakfast With a Psychopath" drops Friday November 13th! Get your copy at theidentitycrisis.com and iTUNES

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