Did you know that Alexei liked Constitutional Law in college and Kom is a secret country music fan? Read the mtvU interview and get the 411 on Kom and Alexei.
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Alexei and KoM, a.k.a. Fly Gypsy, are this week’s guests in the mtvU Hot Seat where they tell us all about themselves, and answer our burning questions.
1. Tell us about your craziest touring experience.
Alexei: A couple of months ago, a band that we hired in Houston demanded more money than what we had already agreed to the day before the show and refused to go through with the gig unless we paid up. We sent them off with a few choice words and had to scramble to find a new band and get the show rehearsed and tight in less than 24 hours.
KoM: We were in Jamaica shooting the video for “You” and everything that could have gone wrong did. We ended up shooting scenes on our last day on the island while on the way to the airport to fly back to the States. We were doing outfit changes in the van, speeding to locations, running to the markers, shooting the scene, and then back to the van to wipe off the sweat and do it all over again. We got to the airport just in time to make the flight . . . it was nuts! [click to continue…]
As you know, Fly Gypsy has been staying busy! We started the year off playing with Wale and Mike Posner. Then we turned around a did our own show at Liv, packing the spot! So here you have the pics, our trusted Fly Gypsy fam! Be sure to check out the 9:30 Club video too!
Few albums I’ve anticipated more than Damian and Nas’ collaboration Distant Relatives, due this March. Here’s the first single from the album. Loved it since I first saw the video of them doing it live at Rock the Bells last year (btw, Fly Gypsy may be doing Rock the Bells this year). – Alexei
We wanted to update you on some of the recent interviews. Find out about how Fly Gypsy came together, how we recorded the Vodka & Rum Mixtape and Change for a Dollar, and what’s on the burner.Click on the image to go to interviews.
“Consisting of Russian-born producer, Alexei Jendayi, and Jamaican-born emcee, Kowboy Kom, this is a duo to be taken seriously. Coming off their powerful release, Change For A Dollar EP, I caught the two to chop it up a bit about the album. In this installment of Pick Six, Fly Gypsy breaks down “2 Step”, “You”, “Give It To Me”, “Go”, “Look For You”, and “Strengthen Me.” [click to continue…]
Thank you everyone for the love at the 9:30 Club. We could definitely feel it! Come back for photos soon! We started off the new year with two huge shows on two coasts in two nights. Not bad, huh?
Meanwhile, as we promised, we’re doing our own show, full set, at Liv Nightclub next Friday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. Who’s coming? Get your tickets right now before they are sold out! Bring all your friends! Bring 5 people and get your ticket free (email info@flygypsy.com). And be sure to download the FREE mixtape by clicking the button on the right.
“Coming off the success of the first mixtape, appropriately titled, Vodka & Rum, and now on the brink of their first full length project, Change for a Dollar, Fly Gypsy is determined to drop heavy anchor in the music scene. . . . On Change for a Dollar, Kom and Alexei deliver a diverse selection of songs, ranging in production as well as lyrical content. Starting the album with the ever-catchy “2 Step,” an infectious track flipped from the Earth Wind and Fire’s Reasons, Fly Gypsy throws the big hook out early. Kom’s voice and flow fit perfectly over the track, almost as if Maurice White is singing backup for him. There is no way anyone can dislike this song. Period. It’s a certified winner, packaged and ready for the Top 40. . . . Change for a Dollar is as much of an experiment as it is an experience. The songs are well crafted, and it’s obvious that the Jamaican. Kowboy Kom, and Russian, Alexei Jendayi, have musical chemistry. Though they come from two totally different cultures, when in the booth, they speak the same language, dance the same dance, and sing the same song.” Read full review at Okayplayer.com.
We’re proud to announce that our video for single “You” crushed competition on MTVu Freshmen with 68 percent of the vote and will enter regular rotation this coming Monday. Our deepest gratitude goes out to everyone who gave their time to vote and make it happen. The process was incredibly draining and you deserve much [...]
Big day, ya’ll. We’ve been working hard and today, we’re proud to present Fly Gypsy’s first formal release, “Change for a Dollar.” Check out the tracks below and cop the album on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, or wherever else you go for good music (you can just click the buy link in the widget below).
Good news fam! We just got the word that Fly Gypsy’s video for its second single “You” was accepted for the MTVu Freshman slot and VH1 Soul! Premiere dates coming soon! Stay tuned for BET Centric!
And more good news! “2 Step” is the SECOND most added hip-hop single on college radio!
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Did you know that Alexei liked Constitutional Law in college and Kom is a secret country music fan? Read the mtvU interview and get the 411 on Kom and Alexei.
