1 More Hear for Holiday Cheer

Happy Holidays to everyone all across the globe. Orville “OH YEAH” Wright has done it again and created some Holiday hip hop magic with some inspiration from some other legends in music. I am extremely happy to share exactly what is created for ears everywhere. Today, Orville creates another wave with a holiday rap instrumental in hopes to share the holiday cheer.

Oh Yeah Beats Management allowed me to interview Orville about this particular Theme Song. His theme songs are still influencing the masses and continuing to pick up momentum with each one. I’m really happy to take you all on the journey as I dive in for the Holidays.

An Exciting Holiday Surpise

Orville, Thanks for sitting down with us this morning. I understand you are extremely busy around the Holidays. Can you tell us about what you have offered the world today and the story behind it?

OH YEAH: “Sure Thing. The last three days, I had some inspiration to create something that I haven’t heard before. The song is called “Favorites”. You can probably figure out what it came from. Many I am sure remember the song “My Favorite Things” from Al Jarreau and Kathleen Battle. I was watching a bunch of Instagram Reels with the same song playing on a majority. My wife counted so many times hearing the same track in the background. With that taking place, we all then had a small discussion about giving the public one other track they will love.

When we sat around, my wife thought of her favorite holiday song and that’s what we landed on. She gave me the song in mind and my thoughts did the rest with production. I was walking the dog the Saturday morning and it was cold. That is my type of weather. I did want to be warm and thought of warm memories as a kid. This is how the idea spiraled into the entire production known as “Favorites”.

As a kid, I wasn’t always blessed with the things most kids would want but I counted my blessings and found my smile and happiness with the presence of family. I thought of all of my favorites around the holiday that helped me smile the brightest. So many favorites popped in mind. Flashes of excitement ignited my whole process and the idea of how I wanted to create. I composed the track and envisioned the repeated phrase “My Favorite Things” from someone, showing off their favorites. The intention for this song is to create a dance challenge, an instrumental, an open verse, and a reflection of holiday cheer. I put the song out everywhere for ears to hear and people to have fun with it, whether they choose to rap to it, dance to it, or just hold their loved ones close and reminisce.

We are definitely in a new era where music takes precedence on how we conduct ourselves daily. This means when we are on TikTok, IG, and Facebook (Meta). I am excited to see what videos come from this idea. I know that my household will have fun and spread Holiday cheer with it for sure. I only hope everyone else’s do as well.

Everyone can listen to the track across all platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, the Soundcloud page, and all of the Social Media pages and libraries. I just want to continue inspiring everyone. Thanks in advance for all who listen.“

That is amazing! So with that being said, can you tell us a few favorite things of yours and why?

OH YEAH: “Yeah, I have so many in life. My favorites range from food, to songs, movies, cars, clothes, places to visit, and even times of day. I think we all have incredible favorites that help to identify who we are as individuals but the favorites also display how many of us are the same. I love it.

When it comes to food, I enjoy Calamari, Tamales (homemade), Fresh Peppers, Ginger Root, Tacos, Arroz con Pollo, Pizza, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Lasagna, Hamburgers… at this point just give me the whole menu. I get excited when I was a kid in Toys-R-Us… All of the combinations of food that go together. I have to stop because I am starting to get hungry. I like food, I identify as a foodie, and I enjoy moments that I can indulge at local restaurants or with the occasional fast food.

Music helps me “gain” control of who I am. I often listen to DMX (the earlier), Oasis, Common, Kxng Crooked, Day Wave, Nipsey Hussle, Chris Brown, N.E.R.D. and a lot of others in Hip Hop & R&B. Instrumentals I make and some from others help me find what I need to in order to become productive or creative. These artists including many not mentioned are deep with lyrical context. I love how they make a listener think. As a songwriter, I know about how unique lyrical content can be to stress a message to audiences. Further I just want to say how greatly that I appreciate all of the lyricists contributing to the culture. Also as an artist (painting and drawing), I do love Classical as the genre too. I remember back in High School where my art teacher would play Classical music and I began to have appreciation for it. That may have been the one class I felt most at peace.

I watched a plethora of movies and Television shows when I was a “home-body” in the early 2000’s. This is how I grew a list of favorite films. I repeatedly watched “Rescue Me”, “CSI Miami”, “Will & Grace”, “Love & Basketball” (my sister and I know all the scenes line-by-line), “Training Day”, “Castaway”, “Four Bothers”, “The Departed” and so many more. I watched TV so much, that I began to interpret scenes with heavy and intellectual thought. All of these illustrated characters that had magnetic energy where you couldn’t turn the television off. I get wrapped up in scenes and forget about my surroundings and the time of day. I had one funny memory on a date, where the two of us fell asleep in an iMax theatre to Resident Evil. I’m not even sure if those theaters are around anymore. Aside from that occasion, every other time going to the movies were great with the experience and memorable popcorn with butter.

Having history as an experienced automotive technician (some still call us mechanics), I appreciate vehicles with technology from most of the manufacturers out in the Industry, making themselves some prominent names. The honest truth is I like the Old School Lowriders, the first Chevy Impala, and enjoy any vehicle with a manual transmission. So many missed out on the experience to ever drive (let alone) know about those. The sad truth is that we may only have a few left from dealerships in the soon future. On a brighter note (pun intended), I really admire the craftsmanship in the paint jobs also. You never see the clear coat shine as you did the first day… I suppose the task at hand is to keep the vehicles cleaned and maintained. I say take a good look at someone whose car has clean exterior and interior and I say you have found someone who firmly believes in order. Overall, I am a car guy for sure.

I have been to so many places, especially with the wife. All time favorite is between Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and of course Colorado. I was married in D.R. Jamaica is where I truly conquered my fear of heights by jumping off the highest cliff into the ocean. It is dangerous but for a thrill seeker it can be perfect for an hour or so. Afterwards, I was able to capture a beautiful sunset. Colorado will always be home, where the air earned the them the Second cleanest state in America. I’m not sure if that is the case now since they legalized marijauna. I love how people can hop off a plane for the first time touching down near the mountains with the sun reflecting with elegance and make the viewer drop tears in silence. These are my favorite places.

As for the time of day, the early bird always gets the worm. Growing up, even my Aunt had us on the bowling team named “Early Birds”. I always enjoyed waking up first thing in the morning to beat the sunrise. On Sundays, my mom and aunt caught me waking up to eat cereal but then wake up again for the family breakfast. Early mornings bring a different quality of air also. Often air is more dense. I found it funny how I would hear maybe two birds before all the rest later. So it felt like other birds just like me… I also enjoy a good nap time mid-day. I sound old right now… I know but when you do so much in a day while enjoying the sunlight, you can be oblivious to the fact you just spent all of your own energy. I do this often so I will find time to rest in the day before it is even over.

Those are a few of my favorite things and I cannot wait to see what aligns with others. Like I said, favorites help to portray who we are and possibly our character, no matter the moment.“

5 Holiday Favorites of OH YEAH

Great highlights to share. More specifically, can you tell us 5 Holiday Favorites around this time of the year?

OH YEAH: “I definitely can and will. When it comes to Winter Holidays, I think of time with the family watching movies. I love the environment as I look around at the Christmas Lights and Hanukkah Candles. I feel for the home-owners regarding the electricity bill but hopefully they are getting write-offs. It is a favorite to see all of the Holiday lights everywhere and bring back warm childhood memories.

I also enjoy seeing snow by the feet. Either that is the Colorado in me or just being a winter child. Again, I think back on going down the steepest hills of snow or building snow castles with my sister. It is fun even to see my dog having fun in the snow. He will dive into a huge pile and later pop his noggin up out of the pile (still with snow on his nose). He made me laugh but he the wife and I yelled at him saying to keep his nose clean. I love it!

Holidays around this time of year also call for people joining in on sing-a-longs. I sing and I love hearing others sing. It is a favorite to have songs that everyone is familiar with as we carry on some notes. Most of my favorite Television shows also air great caroling occasions that entice me to sing right with them.

The best drinks are warm with sugar, spice, and everything nice! I always enjoy cider through the day or hot chocolate (now coffee and herbal tea) after playing in the snow. I feel like we all walk through the front door, get out of all of our layers, leave the boots out to dry, and sit down with a warm to the touch, warm-spirited beverage. If you add ginger, you are certainly a winner. That for sure is a favorite.

One last favorite around the winter holidays is the energy of others. I notice a lot more waves of generosity are displayed. This could be because many have warm memories and want to share the spirit and vibe. Another reason could be that they are trying to get on the last-minute nice list. One reason I believe is that we recognize our blessings. I want to acknowledge how blessed I am so I think of others and perhaps their misfortunes. Misfortunes can happen to anyone so it is important to stay humble. I am definitely giving but I get filled with joy to see others showing unconditional kindness.“

Interesting Favorites! Can you talk about a time that you helped someone discover their favorites?

OH YEAH: “Well, that can often be a tough challenge as most of us discover ourselves. I did help a few people discover new avenues for hobbies and favorites. I have always been big on education (despite coasting in school). Recently, I remember speaking with a thought leader and helping her identify the correct path in advancing with the help of music for her as a writer. One great example I used to help shed light on her path was from the song “The Dreamer” from Common featuring Maya Angelou. That’s right. A writer and poet recognized as a musician! This was one of many songs that helped to expand her audience. I recommended the song for the public speaker to observe. The objective for any writer is to obviously target the audible audience also with podcasts and records. We are talking about audible gold.

I wanted this thought leader to know that though she reached incredible milestones, she didn’t have to stop there. A step to get higher was simply becoming recognized as an authority in music, whether a poet or storyteller. Music was always an avenue she dreamed of venturing but the path in mind simply needed some light. I was happy to oblige. Women are so incredibly empowering and unstoppable. I love reading their stories. Talk about dreams. Common also had “A Song for Assata” published. After reading her book, I was again wow’d.

We all have limits that have been set systematically but then we make the picture even less clear with limits within the mind. As a humanitarian, I have the duty and responsibility to help reduce those limits in others and in myself. That’s one memorable time I helped someone with a favorite.“

Oh, Wow! That is amazing, Orville. I’m glad you mentioned Humanitarianism because that is the focus today. Around the holidays, many endure difficult hardships mentally and perhaps physically. What steps are you taking to provide relief to others around you?

OH YEAH: “That is something I have actually been looking at recently. My focus currently is finding a “home” organization who are offering charitable services to the surrounding communities. I had an idea that I was going to go further with offering myself to the community. My management also recommended me finding one.

I am currently looking at a few selected from a long list of local organizations that are doing great things. As I look, I am making sure that they align with my core values. I feel like that is important even in business and in music with collaborations. Bringing more customer service to my local community is how I plan on helping others deal with hardships.

I also still pay it forward when I have the opportunities. When I go get coffee, I occasionally pay for cars behind me. I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that the recipients of these deeds feel better and help others around them. I hope that everyone all around are paying it forward, especially around the holidays.

Ironically, I also had a conversation with this guy at the gas station about paying people at traffic lights. When they come to mind, I know that more of others still hesitate and find excuses not to help. I am still encouraging people around me to fight that hesitation and also remember that we can be cautious while not judging. I practice transparency in and out of business. The simple principle in mind is similar to the song “Give to Get”. I took that message and interpreted it to say energy that you expect to receive should be offered first.“

We all have great inspiration from other who we admire. Who are some of your Holiday inspirations to acknowledge and what are the reasons?

OH YEAH: “My inspirations come from great humans like my parents and my sister who served proudly in the armed forces. I admire my wife for her ambition and goal-getting drive. Rose Rosen, CSA is a really special woman who always shows others how to advance in numerous industries. Happy Hanukkah to Rose and all of my other Jewish friends and family.I always recognize my brother Chapp and sister Kris Orticello for their faith and obedience. I also became thankful for other women who are their own forces such as Cheryl L. Bedford (always standing up for other women who have been wrongfully marginalized), Evette Vargas who gives others the light to be icons beside her, and Nayuta Magee, a sister who is powerful even in her soft spoken voice. Also shout out to my good friend, Luci DiMauro!

I think of how all of these great friends and family members have continued to spread joy, truth, and light on others no matter what they deal with personally in life. With each individual, one thing I see as consistent is the dedication to elevate. This is one reason that they are some of my favorites. To elaborate, we share the same core value to build up others. I absolutely love this about my people and myself.“

These sound like incredible leaders indeed. Do you have a final message that you want to give to your audience everywhere, not already stated previously?

OH YEAH: “One last thing that I want to stress is regarding social media. I think the label that we give this form of technology is hysterical. So many are anti-social but in the subconscious state of mind. I believe that again, this is programming to display less support and project self-conceitedness. We have to fix that.

I haven’t said anything controversial but either my message is too loud for others to support or somehow incurred “content suppression” otherwise known as “shadow-banning”. I have noticed the number of accounts and engagement drop dramatically across most of the platforms. This is part of the reason my management told me to focus on another angle of getting around what ever type of block this is. I haven’t stopped with any of my activities, even while being periodically swamped with projects.

I just want to see more people engaging with each other across this “social media”. Seeing less amount of social interaction on these platforms is wild. I start to think about “The Matrix” and how we need to see more human connection. I feel like if we don’t start to see more positive change, that we all will be in trouble. I feel like Clubhouse was a great example of how the human connection was demonstrated. Keep reaching out to the next neighbor and stranger. Spread Holiday love and cheer.“

Final Thoughts for the Holidays

We are so thankful for everyone who took time to read this latest review of Orville and his new holiday jam. I think we may see some new dances, challenges, and raps soon. Hopefully we all learned something new and inspiring to share with love. Stay Blessed, Warm, and Safe. All of us should remember to be giving just as we learned with Orville’s gift to Tyler Perry. Also remember to remain the person in your purpose.

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