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Relevant Links: Sega.com - Jet Set Radio Future
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Tick Kenny Salcido, or as he is known amongst Beastie Boys fans "Tick," is one third of the Latch Brothers. Rising from the ranks those stationed at the former Grand Royal headquarters in California, Tick has parlayed his knowledge and love of music into a recording deal with Smilebit the subsidiary/development company within Sega responsible who have created the Jet Set Radio Future videogame.
Thanks in part to the fact that promotional copies of the Jet Set Radio Future Soundtrack have appeared on eBay.com, fans now are able to finally enjoy the game’s catchy songs like "Count Tickula." If you are not prepared to place a winning online auction bid, you may still be able to download some or all of the Latch Brothers mp3s. For those without high-speed cable or DSL connections, you may be able to find someone who is willing to trade for a cd-r copy of the soundtrack.
While at Grand Royal, during the turn of the last century, Tick was in charge of the label’s college field representatives. In other words, he was responsible for seeing to it that promotional materials were sent out. This would include posters, records, and compact discs. The student field representatives distributed the items to college radio stations and independent music stores. At that time, Kenny was just a phone call away and he always encouraged his Grand Royal street army to stay in contact with him.
When Grand Royal Magazine evolved into an Internet only publication, Kenny was asked to write what became a very popular column entitled "Tick’s Corner." Perhaps his most memorable piece was the one he wrote about the Prunes. Having performed as a DJ himself, Tick’s insight into their creative process was phenomenal.
When Grand Royal finally ended its reign Tick made the following post of the beastieboys.com messageboard:
To all the peoples...
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I took my 1 month to write this because you must understand...I was with GR for 6 years!! I grew up here for real! To everyone who made Grand Royal what it was, is, and always will be. I wanted to thank anyone who picked up a Grand Royal record, requested a song, wore the GR Card & Dice logo like a soldier, and loved the magazine. My dreams started in 1995 when I walked through the Grand Royal doors, and worked my way through the ranks. I remember even before that, I would go to Top Shelf records and visit my man Lincoln who would turn me on to some cool breaks, and tell me about this label called Grand Royal. Who would have thought that I would write Tick's Corner, meet the people I met, and went on the road with bands like Atari Teenage Riot, Luscious Jackson, Bis, Ben Lee, Beastie Boys, Scapegoat Wax, and At the Drive in...etc. My life changed forever because of Grand Royal and I feel blessed every time I think of it. I befriended so many people over the years. I met some incredible people just over the phone who, though I have never saw their faces, but I saw their hearts and passion for music.
When the news came down that the company was about to come to an end...I had to admit I was very upset. Then I got a call from people in the GR Family, who said that change is a constant and everything happens for a reason. I feel there will be a void and over the years many people tried to bite what Grand Royal started. Maybe that's cool...maybe a kid who grew up watching what Grand Royal did will try and do something so incredible it will slap us all upside the head...can you all say Count Tickula Records...Just kidding!! No matter what, for me Grand Royal is my family. I grew up here. At an age when most are trying to figure out what to do...I was already in the mix. What made it so hype, was there was NO formula...only love for music that WE ALL BELIEVED IN. Tears roll down my face as I write this to you all. What were tears of sadness are now tears of accomplishment for ALL WHO HELPED BUILD GR. To anyone who reads this Grand Royal is NOT over. Take what you read, heard, and learned and carry it always. Shit...if you want, make your own "Grand Royal"...I am not saying make a record label but make something you believe in that is "Guaranteed Every time". I was a kid who had no idea what my future was going to be, I bought records, bobbed my head to the latest mix tapes, and my parents were freaking...Grand Royal gave me a career and opportunity. I now make music with the Latch Brothers, continue to write and try and be the best Tick I can be. In a time where we fear when uncertainty is near, please embrace it and know that there are no boundaries. 5 rules that Mike D gave me many years back...ADAPTABILITY, CONSTANTLY THINK, STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF, COMMUNICATION, BE OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS...now that's the real Blow Up Factor. Everyone on that message board who spit the positive I love you, all the rest of you who spit the booty and spread bullshit rumors you get my middle. JUST KNOW THAT GR will be something that could never go away for those who really believed it.
Much respect to the GRAND ROYAL Family past present and future.
We are GR SOLDIERS for life.
-TICK
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