Sidestreet Reny - Early in the Morning - w/ pug dog

Heres another SSR original tune. Kind of an acoustic raggamuffin folk/blues. One of my oldest tunes, the lyrics are over 15 yrs old, I was just a youngin'. Think it still holds water. That's my pug George postin' up in the middle of the screen. Ain't he cute? And of course that's my girl Lil'Bell knitting. Holler.

- peace fo'real, Sidestreet reny

Written by J. Renard "Sidestreet Reny" Collette
© 2007 J. Renard Collette (ASCAP) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Official website - http://www.ssrtrio.com
Trio page - http://www.myspace.com/sidestreetreny
Duo page - http://www.myspace.com/sidestrenyandlilbell
Buy cd's - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sidestreetreny

THE LOWDOWN:

Reny (J. Renard Collette) on vocals, National resonator and other 4, 6 and 12 stringed guitars, keys, bluesharp, lapsteel, production and songs, Lil' Bell (Maribel Landaetta) on drums and vocals and Bako Billy (Billy Fuller) on upright bass. Reny, Bell (together for 12 years) and Billy (added in 2003) blend bluesy/funky finger-style and slide guitar, original poignant songwriting and upright bass heavy grooves, to create an eclectic sound limited only by Reny's influences. Drawing mostly from pre-war blues, old school hip hop, roots and dancehall reggae, Sidestreet Reny and co. bring an eclectic yet familiar sound all their own. Reny's syncopated, soulful (singing or rapping) vocals and Bell's high harmonies have the power to take you all the way from a delta juke joint to a Brooklyn street corner before the first song is finished.

Over the years Reny has traveled extensively and shared the stage with such acts as A Tribe Called Quest, Gang Starr, Xanax 25, Bass and Trouble, Paula Fuga and Ice Cube (to name a few) and played at festivals and clubs throughout Scandinavia, Germany, and the U.S. Reny (aka J-sun or Jason Fine) has been featured on various international dance, pop and hiphop remixes and singles including Brian McKnight - I Can't Go For That, Vanessa Williams - The Comfort Zone remixes, Inner Circle - Bad Boys remix and a string of European releases. Reny has also accumulated an impressive back catalog of songs and recordings including 5 commercially unreleased cd's (gigs and shows only).

From sneaking into punk shows at the age of 12 to chasing the Grateful Dead at 14 and living on his own in Europe at 16 (as a sponsored skater/rapper), Reny has lead the kind of life that deserves to be written about... and that he does, with an honest poetic voice and passionate conviction. From songs about love and hate to art and social commentary to free-form rap lyrics ranging from boastful to political, Sidestreet Reny is truly a troubadour without confines.

PRESS REVIEWS:

"from early delta blues to early Jamaican toasting and on urban rap and hiphop is a direct line, though not a frequently traveled one, and Sidestreet Reny illustrates the links musically as well as lyrically... wow I love this!" - Woodstock Taylor UK (Garageband.com)

"..the passionate nature of the music and performance variations add to the spiritual nature of the music... a special outing for those afficianados looking for something different" - Laura Phillips (Music Connection)

"The result of their efforts is a seemingly organic blend of the elements, sewing 100 plus years of American music into a rich tapestry of eclectic yet somehow familiar sounds all their own........Like everything, and nothing you've ever heard, all at once." - Example Magazine

"one of the most interesting things I've heard in a long time" - Don Young (National Reso-Phonic guitars)

"Sidestreet Reny's Not Seen the Light of Day is original, well written and creative and therefore timeless....these guys are destined for movie and tv placement." - Todd Herfindal (Peer Music)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• alternative
• acoustic
• rap
• folk
• blues
• soul
• indie
• parlor
• conscious
• guitar
• fingerstyle
• reggae
• raggamuffin
• girl
• pug
• dog

[lenaspieltblues]

I'm so proud to be friends with you. What you are doing is something like showing all the beautifulness of songs. You always warm my heart when I hear and see you. Thanks for this gift ...

Your Lena

[sidestreetreny]

Likewise mama!! Holler

[sidestreetreny]

Suuzzee, y'all are the best! Thanx for spreadin the good word mama. Holler

- peace fo'real, Sidestreet Reny

[nrm333]

my new fav youtube song for the day and night.i'll find another new fav tommorow. thats what is great about youtube. side street has soul, blues, rasta, taste.. and all that good real shit i love. a true youtube jem. hard to find white men who truley play the blues and side street does it well.

ps- saw alvin youngblood hart play once at a church in east lansing stoned out of my mind with my ganja surf wax shirt on in the 90's. man, would love to see you live as well.

[sidestreetreny]

Yer too kind, but it's really appreciated. Yeah I saw Corey Harris in a church in Brooklyn (stoned as per usual), still ain't seen AYH but he has been a longtime fav. Thanx for the love! Holler.

- peace fo'real, Sidestreet Reny

[Freedomthrumusic]

I can't stop listening to this songgg. You are fantastic.

Much Love,

Nate

[michealjordanization]

the pugs like "god kill me"

[imlateforthemeeting]

I just found this looking for a song that sounded "oraganic" this is exactly what i had in mind.

reminds of me and my buds hanging out singing together togther in a hazey garage with skateboards and some hacky sack going.

[DRmayybee]

very very nice

[AllardFumerton69]

Dowwnload the audio from this tune at speedyconversion doht cohm.

[tukspeacepipes]

I agree with Mark:This is great:I like how you go into ragga then slip effortlessly back again.The sepia effect is super and that pug is cool.

Thanks for this:all of you!

[Maysey1]

Fantastic music, Loved it friend. This has a real nice feel about it and the video is spot on great, loved the pug, the lady weaving and the old age effect fits it perfect. Definitely in my favs and a new sub from me. Got to check out more from you now!!! Mark

[dulex87]

Best performance!! skankin' home like a child

[heathrobinson1]

awesome song

[garugaguy]

Omfg, Your music makes me happy! And thusly it is a great tune! I love it!