I’m running for Congress

October 26, 2011

I announced that I am seeking the Democratic nomination to represent my home district of NY-6 (southeast Queens) in the United States House of Representatives.  My message is that we need to focus on the needs of everyday Americans.

With over 8% of Americans unemployed, now is the time to demand stronger leadership. Strengthening essential programs on which everyday Americans rely, investing in our infrastructure, and improving our educational system must be prioritized over needless wars and tax spending on the wealthy. To put it simply, President Obama needs more support from his own party to enact the changes promised by his election.

I hope you will join the campaign at www.scalaforcongress.com.


Download Family Business and Family Affair

December 27, 2010

The Family Business album is now available as a stream and download from thefam.bandcamp.com.  You can name your own price to download the album in various formats (from $0 to whatever you want to contribute).  Do yourself a favor and listen to this album in a good system.  Play it in the stereo in your living room.  Play it in your car.  It deserves to be heard in all its glory.

Before the album, the 15-track Family Affair mixtape was released to promote the new project.  This mixtape was “hosted” by the fans and supporters who called into The Fam’s voicemail.  It was initially available for a limited time only, but it has just been added to thefam.bandcamp.com as a free stream and download.  The mixtape features exclusive tracks, collaborations, interactions with callers, and plenty buggin’ out.  Don’t sleep on gems like EJ’s “Forever Yours,” Timid’s remake of “Mr. Carter,” and my hilariously ignorant “Arby’s Hat.”

If you like what you hear, please “like” it on the pages and use the share links to spread it around.

Download the album and the mixtape.


The Fam – “Inferno” music video

April 28, 2010

The Fam – “Inferno” off the Family Business album (available now), features Pizon and Timid breaking down the drudgery and monotony of societal expectations.


Vote for The Fam to play at the Warped Tour

March 12, 2010

Vote for The Fam to play at Vans Warped Tour!  To vote:

  1. Go to www.battleofthebands.com/thefam.
  2. Click REGISTER and select “This is a FAN account.”
  3. Fill out the form and activate your account.
  4. Return to The Fam’s page and click Vote for Band.

Don’t forget to pass this on to your friends and vote everyday.  As always, thanks for all the support!


Ask Pizon stuff

February 12, 2010

Ask  Pizon anonymous questions and get honest (and sometimes sarcastic) answers at www.formspring.me/Pizon.


Family Business now available on Amie Street

January 6, 2010

The Fam’s Album Family Business Now Available On Amie Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY

Head Nod Music
www.HeadNodMusic.com

Already available on major online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon.com, and Rhapsody, The Fam’s full length debut release, Family Business, has now come to the community driven online retailer, AmieStreet.com.

The lead single “Dreams Come True” achieved success on airwaves and in clubs, receiving spins from the biggest Hip Hop station in Washington, DC down to college and Internet radio, and being featured on many DJs’ playlists, mixtapes, and podcasts. “Get Off My Ass” featuring Kon Artis of D12 (who also produced the track under his Mr. Porter alias, by which he is known for composing hits such as 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” and G-Unit’s “Stunt 101″) premiered on the radio and Vlad TV, where it enjoyed over 30,000 plays in its first ten days and is among the top viewed songs of all time. Other producers on the album include Domingo (Eminem, Fat Joe, Big Pun, KRS-One, Rakim) and Kno of the CunninLynguists (Lil Scrappy, Masta Ace, Jay-Z’s White Albulum).

The FamFamily Business on AmieStreet: http://amiestreet.com/music/the-fam/family-business/

Tracklisting

1 – Family Business (Intro)
2 – Get Off My Ass (featuring Mr. Porter aka Kon Artis of D12)
3 – Inferno
4 – Interlude
5 – Dreams Come True (featuring Jacob)
6 – We Want It All (featuring Willie Spade)
7 – Mother Said Son
8 – Fast Life
9 – Dreams Part Two (featuring Fedarro)
10 – Long Hard Road (featuring Bam Bam, Aday, and I-Dog)
11 – Devil On the Doorstep
12 – Fix Your Face
13 - A Woman Scorned
14 – Homegirls (Remix)

Producers on the album include Mr. Porter, Kno, Domingo, Timid, and newcomer Gary Botello.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Mike “Pizon” Scala, Jaylon “Timid” Carter, and Jeff “EJ” Myers

Family Business marks the first album release from this diverse collective of solo artists.

About The Fam
With three different backgrounds resulting in three unique mindsets, the three members of The Fam offer a fresh take on Hip Hop. Pizon, a native of Queens, has been on the scene all decade, recently signing with Rawkus Records. His rhymes are a product of the harsh realities of his troubled life. Timid, having lived on all four coasts and calling Hawaii home, stakes his claim wherever Hip Hop may manifest worldwide. He brings a global perspective to the table. EJ, a representative of Houston, effortlessly combines East Coast lyricism with Dirty South flavor.

Web:  www.TheFamMusic.com
SayNow:  www.saynow.com/TheFam
FamTV:  www.livestream.com/famtv
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fam/69318281229
Timid:  www.TimidMC.com | www.myspace.com/timid | www.twitter.com/timidmc
Pizon:  www.PizonIsHipHop.com | www.myspace.com/pizon | www.twitter.com/pizon
EJ:  www.myspace.com/ejthemc

For interview requests with The Fam contact Head Nod Music at www.HeadNodMusic.com.


“Dreams Come True” is f***ing awesome

September 21, 2009

 This is Phở♛ Awesome!

 

“Dreams Come True” was recently spotted on the self-described “awesome machine” This Is F***ing Awesome!  Thanks, IFA.  We f****ing agree.


Listen to Family Business for free on Rhapsody

August 21, 2009

Listen to Family Business by The Fam FREE on Rhapsody.com. Rhapsody lets you explore every style of music without paying per song. Play 25 songs a month for free, or listen to anything and everything in the catalog with a subscription.

Begin free playback of album now.


Look what I’ve got…

June 27, 2009

Family Business is available for download from iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, and wherever else digital music is sold online.  For those who want physical copies, the limited edition CD is currently being offered for just $7.  That comes out to $0.50 per track — even in a recession, you can’t beat that price!  Get yours today.


The Fam releases debut album Family Business

June 2, 2009

Family Business has officially been released and is now available digitally from iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, LastFM, and wherever else music is sold online!  Physical copies will also be available, starting with a pre-retail limited edition CD that will debut exclusively at the album release party next Tuesday, June 9 in NYC.

Don’t forget to join us LIVE on FamTV tonight at 9 EST to hear the entire album for free and chat with The Fam.  Just click “FamTV” from the menu above, or enter www.livestream.com/famtv into your browser for a more user-friendly experience.


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