maitreya - SellaBand

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Believer	Date	Parts
Michel	10.09.08	1
I've been listening to Close to home for a couple of weeks now and I even start to sing along the Maori chants. What better way to prove that this is a great album.
General V	18.07.08	1
Rap/Hip Hop You wonderfully show us your rap talent. You realy make us feel like we're walking in the 'harlem streets' ourselves. You rap very well!
sallysgirl	24.06.08	4
I just got maitreyas CD and put it in my Bose and WHOA, it is soooo good, Waitaha is totally worth the vote. it made me want to get up in the warrior stance for the war dance, I don't understand it all but I feel it all, what a brilliant blend of native and urban and I feel his soul throughout the whole album, and a statement on the troubles of his native home. This isn't usually my genre, but with his addition of other muscians his blends of styles is amaaazing and opens up the listening base to many others. I felt emotions with every song, of course, I love Sin City, I just wanted to open my doors and offer safe haven to the souls in your song. Every single song had something real in the rhythm. Thanks for the journey...
Christiaan	13.06.08	3
I just have the track Sin City - BIM remix playing over and over again!
DarthKoala	13.05.08	10
Amazing guy, amazing lyrics, amazing music. Maitreya is THE SellaBand Remix Master. The Force Is Strong with The Future Teacher! Luctor et Emergo seems to describe him to a T.
Paulo	30.04.08	1
It's a wicked album!!! You can feel it, you can dance with it, you can chill with it!!! IT'S A MUST HAVE IT IN YOUR CD COLLECTION!!!
Piet van Bers	27.04.08	50
The more I listen to his texts, the more they impresse me! It's no just a bunch of words, it really means something, often straight from the heart and always telling a true story of life! It's the real thing and I will keep supporting your music. Keep it up Maitreya!
Isca	20.04.08	1

Martin(Team Tiff #1 Artist for 50K!!!!)Nicholas	18.04.08	9
Excelent new album :D
Antagonistic Complementary	06.04.08	184
From New Zealand to New York, from the streets to Sellaband, from a wandering spirit to a knowing one, Maitreya has delivered an epic album that listens as a personal journey musical. Brilliant rhyme, incredibly intimate personal stories delivered in the most catchy, delicious rap that will convince even people who, like me, never were able to appreciate rap & hip-hop. Maitreya has, together with the increcible "The Silence", created a new genre. A true modern day opera, delivered with poise, with magnificent melodies, with powerful rhythms and intimate lyrics. I could never have predicted that I would be able to get into hip-hop, but believing Maitreya when I got to know him, his vision, his mission and his integer, peaceful and light soul, I knew that I could trust him when he told me that he was going to create something incredible (he was using less strong words, but this is how I understood him). It is hard to find my favourite songs, the album truly is a musical story that you can, must, listen to from beginning to end. Having said that, at the moment (ask me later and it'll have changed) I'd select "Waitaha" with the indigious rhythmic chants, "So-Lo" with the haunting melody and very personal lyrics and "CHur to the CHur", reminiscent of Winehouse's "rehab" in it's haunting melodic prose. Hip-hop has been redefined. Maitreya is The Next Generation of musical storytelling! Now it's up to YOU to bring it "close to home"!
Ed the Cheesehead ....	28.03.08	15
-The more I listening to the music .... the more I like it ...... I am looking forward to the cd ....
Punkin *	12.03.08	1
Listen up, Sista' - this is the real deal! The WORLD is waiting for Maitreya ....
Steven[Francis Rodino Street Team]	22.02.08	1
What a raps, don't miss this one!
Rose*	14.02.08	1
Maitreya brings the culture to your ears!
MissY www.talentcast.nl	11.02.08	5
This is the 6th artist that made make it on SAB!! Love his creativity in dubbing artists and I am sure that his CD will be a big surprise to all of us :) Now one single ready to be downloaded for free!
maitreya	11.01.08	4
FIRST SINGLE EARLY OCTOBER: "Harlem Streets"... So, here's a quick Bio: Maitreya was a member of the Christchurch group DARK TOWER who took the nation by storm in the summer of 1999-2000 with the singles “Baggy Trousers” and “The New Outlook” ft. Dave Dobbyn. In 2001 he began recording under the guidance of DLT who then gave him the moniker Maitreya meaning a‘Future Teacher’. In 2002 Maitreya released the successful single “Lick-a-Lounge” under MAI MUSIC as well as becoming a popular On Air Personality at Auckland radio station Mai FM. He continued to collaborate with artists such as Nesian Mystik and Kat Theo while recording his demo“Comin 2 Amerika” in anticipation of an August 2003 move to New York City. For the next two years Maitreya immersed himself in New York’s Open Mic scene and in 2005 he released and sold over 500 copies of ‘ILLEGAL ALIEN’, a mixtape style album hosted by The Game’s DJ, Kris-Stylez. He also secured an internship at Roc-a-Fella Records(Jay-Z) as a member of the ‘Street Team’ and in 2006 began his own live show, ‘ILLEGAL’, which he continues to perform in and around the Lower East Side and Brooklyn, New York. In November of 2006 Maitreya signed up to the online music site SellaBand.com and became an immediate sensation. The challenge was to raise $50,000 from fans on the site to be used to record an album with top of the line producers and production facilities. Maitreya became the 6th artist ever to raise the 50K on June 2nd 2007 and is now in the process of recording and co-producing his debut solo album "Close To Home" with The Silence of London.
Walter Mimulus	16.12.07	56
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to maitreya Wish you a successful 2008!
wensing	23.11.07	1
Great remix!! Check it out!!!
Lorraine Jones	07.09.07	5
Maitreya - 50K! This is one original superstar in the making, his style, his vibes, his grooves are just 100% Maitreya through and through - He gets an A+ for dedication to his dream and originality. Congratulations well overdue!! Thanks for also sharing those Golden tips on how Artists can achieve their goals out here Sellaband.
k91385	18.08.07	1

Markus from ConFused5	17.08.07	20
have fun recording your album!!!
Angel from BBConnected	02.08.07	1
This guy is sooooo creative. I'm curious about his SellaBand cd, it'll be out soon, 'cause he's also Speedy Gonsalez...Good luck Maitreya!
amalgo	01.08.07	1
I already know you're gonna be HUGE in the music world...I can hear it. I GOT BEATZ!!! I like the live band sound though...HOT. Get @ me homie. CONGRATS, Hard work does pay off! Ali
mariobronx	25.07.07	10
Good music. I've put 100$ in them and I'm curious to see what I'll get back. The music is good but business is unpredictable. We'll see.
Nolio	24.07.07	1
Maitreya, he's got the skills, he's got the message, he's got the flow, he's got the attitude! I like his lyrics in particular. He's hell of a lot faster than Snelle Fellas ;-)
Vegas Dragons "LOVINGLY CRUEL"	15.07.07	45
Hope the recording is going well, my friend! I am so very excited that I met one of the hardest working and most creative artists on Sellaband. He is witty, highly intelligent and what's more he is a nice guy with a never say die attitude. He is going to make New Zealand and all of us on Sellaband very, very proud! I seriously believe that Maitreya will be a mega star in the years to come. You have my greatest respect Maitreya! ANZACS FOREVER!
Peter Kuipers	27.06.07	5
50 K
imasellabandaddict.com	27.06.07	1
Follow the process of creating his album through www.oneloveandlight.com!
MaWa	23.06.07	92
Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. Dues paid!
Pietro	23.06.07	4
Maitreya is just... Maitreya. I mean, a lot of musicians play the same genre, but you often listen to similar stuff, not finding any difference from one to another. Big M is so original and himself. I was really happy when he reached the 50,000$ because it shows that SAB is giving the right value to the right talent.
metricks - Nearfield Activist	22.06.07	2
The light of music...in the love of life
Sweetie Barnhoorn	21.06.07	2
Maitreya is a great singer and artist . So kind. You deserve to go far ... All the best to you.
Jelle - Nearfield fan	15.06.07	1
I was just in time for my part......lucky me ;-)
Bruno Sousa - Nearfield Fan	14.06.07	2
Vai longe, acredito nisso
Mandyleigh	14.06.07	1
The man. The legend. Maitreya is someone who is not only talented, but also extremely courageous. He left his country to find his place in one of the worlds toughest cities... New York. He has, through his personality and music, forged many friendships and broken boundaries. "Sin City"... wow. Looking forward to receiving my copy :)
Francis Rodino	11.06.07	1
Congratulations Maitreya!!! Energy, enthusiasm and the determination to succeed. Thank you, Maitreya for remixing "Burn", being my friend, and best of luck on your upcoming album.
Peter Bakker (AKA Chew)	11.06.07	5
I love Rap and hiphop but Maitreya has some jewels in his repetoire
Johnny Skott	10.06.07	1
No way to keep this Kiwi down. The man is destined for greatness.
Mandy	10.06.07	10
Maitreya Maitreya what a guy we all know hes so fly nothings gunna stop the rise of this super star in our eyes
JANOSCH	09.06.07	5
A pure STAR! What an incredible show with Cubworld, Francis Rodino and Clemence in London! So much energy...made me fly through the room. Very cool!
Berry (aka Raasdorp)	08.06.07	1
It took me a long time to buy a part in Maitreya 'cos I wasn't sure if Maitreya has a chance to make it. After seeing the video of London calling I am totally convinced! ...and too late to buy more parts...
George	07.06.07	1
Love it, I believed in you from day one, music wise, friendship wise... good luck brotha, 1
Sigi Zeilinger	07.06.07	5
CONGRATULATIONS! I am looking forward to the record!
Markus G	07.06.07	1
One day after I made my first but small investment to them they reached the 50.000 NUMBER.....didn't knew that I couldn't invest more into them.....
Hans de Mooij - Congrats Lucia for $35K !!	07.06.07	3
Normally is Hip Hop / Rap not my "thing" but Maitreya has some great songs and mixes. One of better ones is the song "Sin City" featering Cubworld (also one of my favorite artists on SAB). Update 7 June: I knew you would take that 50 K before the 5th of June.
www.hogdaddee.com	07.06.07	22
Congratulations Bro - you did it!
B	05.06.07	1
Great Work! Can't Wait to hear the CD! Congratulations Bro...
*SELLACAT - '08 rocks!**	04.06.07	1
SELLACAT did it ... I left my R O A R - just for MAITREYA! Way to go ....
tonymceorge	04.06.07	15
yo'll jimmy g dogg dazzler. congratulations on reaching 50gs. see you at the grammys. tmcg
Thomy84	03.06.07	1
50K, c'est fait, alors au travail et bientôt le CD !
Lorenz N.	03.06.07	10
Not the usual Hip Hop/Rap stuff. maitreya is definitely different and has great songs - I especially like "Sin City" (feat. Cubworld). maitreya did it and is the 6th artist on SAB who reached the 50k! Congrats!!!
Josie	03.06.07	1
50K!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D u r gonna c him on mtv soon!!
Anfernee	03.06.07	10
Quite a unique artist and crazy guy. Good work reaching the 50K Maitreya!
TSM	03.06.07	1
Own Songs, Remixes, Shows, is there something Maitreya can´t do? Don't Think so! Hope you will reach the 50k before you convince the whole city of London! And yes so it is!
Christian	03.06.07	10
50 K . . . . Congratulations ! !
Michaelj1973	03.06.07	3
4th band in wich I invest that reached the 50K
logical-one	03.06.07	205
Maitreya said: "But like Darth Koala would say; "Beware, i'm usin the force" Ain't no way you gona avoid, one day, choosin the boy" He was right..... □::::■:::□::::■::::□::::■::::□::::■::::□::::■::::□::::■::::□:::::■::::□:::::■ ■::::□:::: 50K!!!! CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS- WoOhOo!!!! :o) :o) ::::■:::::□ □::::■:::□::::■::::□::::■::::□::::■::::□::::■::::□::::■::::□:::::■::::□:::::■
Rick Sabbadini	03.06.07	23
HOORRAY, 50K! Congratulations to Maitreya (firstly) and other fellow believers, we have did it (after a looooong countdown chat)! Maitreya is a good guy and a good singer. I'm lucky to have get my parts, and I'm proud also because I had take the part number "4200", that is one hundreth more than the Hitchicher Guide to The Galaxy's "Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything" :-)
MazzMaTic	02.06.07	15
50K bro!!! Gratz and now we really have a reason to get together on monday for a drink!! I feel something big comin.... Simply a fresh breath of air needed for a long time! In a time where hip-hop has become monotone and unpersonal Maitreya steps up with personality and dedication.. On a more personal note i can say that Maitreyas music makes me smile and listen...only rapper other then him is Eminem..i would say thats some compliment!!!!
Namor	02.06.07	5
Maitreya made it in June 2007! He just got into an internet cafe to watch his profile turn golden and the firework going off, while a band of approx 30 persons waited for the last hours in the chat room to see it happen.
macastaire	02.06.07	6
Congratulations man, you did it. You deserved it! Congrats!!!
Lily and BamBam	02.06.07	1
Congratulations!!! welcome to the other side...can't wait to meet you and JOhan again..woohoooo!!!!
Mahalia	02.06.07	2
Mighty Maitreya is a wonderful singer, rap artist, sensitive social commentator and personality. His talent is broader than the hip hop/rap genre, and so it should be. He is not limited to rhythmic rhyme, his voice is incredible and flexible. (His wonderful remix of Kane Sole's 'Here We Go'; his amazing take on Cubworld's 'My World' - it's just beautiful...) I am inspired by this dude. And I love the styles he plays with ranging from more traditional pop songs to lush, tender ballads. His song So-Lo gave me goosebumps true enough. It's one of those songs I almost can't listen to but am totally drawn towards by the same respect. The world and hip hop in general needs this guy. Modern hip hop has too many pussyfooting pansies prancing around with their scant clad nubile no-brained nymphettes. Maitreya brings intelligence, sensitivity, great rhymes about reality and sublime, groovy beats and uses them creatively, authentically and appropriately. He deserves the 50K! Awesome. GD Allan
Ade Webb	02.06.07	5
Put very simply maitreya has that very simple, confident smell of success!
Alexander Gray	01.06.07	4
Great racks to remix and superbly done - great stuff. Looking forward to hopefully hitting that 50,000 mark and seeing what happens...lol Good luck!
Sommersby - The Dream Team	01.06.07	10
It's good to be on this exciting journey with you. Good luck fella
Sam	31.05.07	1
Indeed great tunes! Keep it up... almost reaching 50K! :)
Bob Stevens	31.05.07	2

Sunlight	31.05.07	1
A new generation rap/hip hop is changing the bad reputation and are returning to lyrics which help you understand about the world and your future in it. Maitreya is the best example of the new generation.
Psychedelic Monkey	31.05.07	1
Dub be good to me, yay! Maitrya what can I say. I think what makes the sound so good is that he lives and breathes everything he does, unafraid to touch pop and other genres he make rap really shine getting the groove just right is a hellava achievement and there's a whole "Lotaluv" in what gets done. I urge anyone reading this review to go "So-Lo" and beyond the profiles to find " More Than Dreams " and other tunes. So, like a shining Bodhisattva that trips the light fantastic " Smile " and have a lovely day who else can remix Marvin Gaye Psychedelic Monkey http://www.beyondtheprofiles.c om/maitreya.html
dwm	30.05.07	1
A very talented artist and remixer, who seems to like Ribena. Respec'!
Jimzzor The Sellabandit	30.05.07	4
On his way, To $50K, Hopefully it'll be today. Ya gotta Believe, If ya can conceive, maitreyas here to stay, hes not guna leave.
Anders Justesen	27.05.07	3

Tom	27.05.07	3
Awesome music and your definatly going to go far the 50 k isnt far off so dont worry you will be a great hit and you are now
Kane	26.05.07	1
Maitreya's lyrical prowess is outstanding, concise statments of provocative thought deliverd to you on a silver platter.
Pacarina	25.05.07	3
Eventhough hip hop ain't my thing, Maitreya has what it takes! His song 'Been Around' will break through. This is an artist you should believe in for his great talent and potential (stole those words from his profile ;-)
Ant	25.05.07	10
You have to have respect for Maitreya, doing what he loves all over the world. He puts so much time and effort into working with other artists on Sellaband, and also in Sellaband itself. Always staying positive with his music and getting his energy heard with a great sound...and best of all he's a Kiwi....
Delco™	25.05.07	1
Here's to my boy Maitreya, my fellow New Yorker, fellow rapper, his new song "Been Around" (which is a certified HIT - GUARANTEED!), and his success on sellaband! You deserve every nickle and after your sellaband album is complete, i would like to help you physically promote it. Any thoughts on doing the album here in New York? I truly hope so...
Peter Schaap-Johansen	24.05.07	5
**************************** * * &nbsp ; Yo, yo... & nbsp; * * &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; 50K for my bro * * &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; With the nice flo! * **************************** * Only if you support him! ...C'mon support him! ...What you waiting for? You must support MAITREYA! ...He's really good... ...Alright, good on ya mate!
David G Armanini	22.05.07	5
Great sound! the 50K are waiting for you!
netvalar	16.05.07	2
I have actually been paying attention to this artist ever since finding one of his videos on You Tube. Not only is he creative musically but also in his approach to the operations of his music carrear. Though I admit I almost missed my chance at this part due to my busy life and forgetful nature this last few weeks. My faith in his success though has been there from the very first time I saw what he was doing and I have attempted to keep up to date with all his video work.
Tim	15.05.07	2
Great guy, great music - don't need to say much else, do I?!
Lockhart Conceicao	11.05.07	1
Hip Hop, Fun (-_-) always & forever
Carola	08.05.07	1
I like it!
anedonia74	07.05.07	4
Kind of rap but smoother. It makes nice listening.
Shane Seymour *	05.05.07	2
Maitreya doesn't need a review from me to tell him how good he is. If you don't reach 50k by June you will get some more parts from me.
Adam	02.05.07	3
I was never much of a rap fan, but Maitreya has really gotten through to me and I'm really lookin gofrward to seeing him in London next month. Kia-Ora indeed!
JayDoubleYou	30.04.07	1
Although rap is normally not really my cup of tea, this artist has a great and generous ambassador who persuaded me to help Maitreya to London. Thank you Wyando for your gift part!
KMP	29.04.07	4
maitreya has the skills not only an artist but also as a producer. We are really looking forward to hearing what sounds he comes up with next. Best, 1-KMP
Lv Chong	15.04.07	1
first supported artist
reenee	08.04.07	1
I believe!
Jakey Zion n Bella	04.04.07	1
Unki J is way cool. We dance to his tunes all the time:)
atul patel	04.04.07	3
Goodluck Maitreya!!! only listened to the first tune and thats all i needed to hear!!! nice1, Safe
Reinhold Ulrich	03.04.07	3
First it was only the name whitch I knew from the meditationcourses of my wife. Than I heard the music and I thought "Ok, it could be a star". The best wishes and good luck.
Samnaz	31.03.07	1
Maitreya's music and style are very unique and hynotic. :) His voice and poetry skills create awesome tracks that are moving and connect with well with others. Everyone should definitely believe and support Maitreya!
Phil Tweed	31.03.07	1
Just had to support a fellow Kiwi - this guy has been working so hard, and given up much to pursue his dream. Go for it bro!
Ray Baisden	24.03.07	2
Fire it, say it, tell it like you know it is -- and then turn around and share it. And you did.
Webturtle	20.03.07	2
Maitreya is going to single handedly bring this old school hip hop fan back to the genre. Everything I love - a relentless groove, a hypnotic rhyme, lyrics you can listen to without cringing - this is art and poetry as much as it is music. Love and light... indeed. Who knew hip hop could actually be beautiful?
Fransnick	19.03.07	11
A true artist. Deserves to reach 50k. Let's help him!
wijnand	18.03.07	1
Cool, relaxed - this music should be in my cd collection...
Marco 'whaley' van den Hout	05.03.07	21
I don't like hip hop. I like Maitreya!
PV/Nearfield	03.03.07	10
The master of rebelion! Oh Mighty! He's the man to produce Nearfiel's SAB CD! That said I guess everything is settled!
Father of 3 Fobs	28.02.07	3
I have to say, this is one brotha that lay down some tracks. Dig the flow and his choice of sampling. Has the passion and talent to go places. Im happy to be part of his Whanau... Make it happen bro. We are right here with you!!!
Brian Jones	22.02.07	2
Nice mix of sound... First class
Jonathan Walker	21.02.07	15
Great rhymes mixed with great tunes, a nice fresh sound, Music you can chill to. I am loving 3rd World Island it just makes you want to listen to it again and again.
Wetwerks	15.02.07	10
Not only has Maitreya taken on successful remix projects for an amazing range of artists, but his original material stands with the best. Whats not to believe in?
kweek	14.02.07	40
REVIEW- MAITREYA: "1000 Parts And Running..." This is a collectors item! I love it from start to finish, maitreya really has a completely unique style and it's so fresh! After listening to the album you feel like you know him and that's the sign of a great story teller. Personalized and numbered Case & CD too!
thecandytrail	03.02.07	3
Razor-sharp lyrics with humor & insight; the new social-issues commentator for our times ...
smurfette	20.01.07	45
Really impressed with your level of production, such a wide range of talents which is so important in the hiphop world today. I love your fresh approach, being from the states, you are something new and so exciting to me! I have no doubt you will make the 50K and look forward to seeing your career blossom. Toodles xxx
Lucy Liu	15.01.07	50
I met Maitreya when he was doing open mics in NYC and he blew me away, he is such a dynamic performer live. Since I got his album I have had it on continuous rotate and I know he will make an amazing album on SellaBand. Hiphop NEEEDS Maitreya now more than ever! Kisses always, lucy
Dan n Em	25.12.06	17
I first saw Maitreya perform at a club in the East Village, his live performance blew me and my mates away. Talking to him after the show I was impressed by his commitment and new ideas. I've seen many of his shows now and have vouched to invest in him every week untill he gets his album on Sellaband. This is one cat thats gonna make it...
DJMC	12.12.06	1
Maybe... who knows... :) no risk no fun :))
Suzizle	05.12.06	50
Luv 'Lotaluv'; makes me want to put on my dancin' shoes! Maitreya's music is truly passionate and infectious. Big ups to a hiphop artist who is bringing something fresh to the 'turn'-table!
campuslegend.com	03.12.06	10
Graduated from the school of the realness. Knows his roots, love his roots and truly representing his roots. NZ and the Harlem Streets all the way. Tells his story with a conviction you just have to believe. Do we believe in Maitreya? Always and Forever.
Stewart Flecknoe-Brown	02.12.06	3
Maitreya's tracks have a combination of cultural awareness and street sense. His lyrics are the real deal and he immediately impresses as someone who can carry the ball all the way in a music career...
ann	26.11.06	10
I am not into rap. So he must be good to make me believe!
nzbacker	11.11.06	61
Next biggest NZ music Legend !!

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