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Pause
Birth nameDaniel Kushnir
Also known asPauseMC
OriginMilan, Italy, San Jose, California[1]
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, musician
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, harmonica, vocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsFontana Distribution
Websitepausemc.com

Daniel Zisette Kushnir better known by his stage name Pause[2] is an American musician and rap artist.[3] The multi-instrumentalist producer[4] has risen to prominence in 2013 with placements on the Showtime series Ray Donovan (song: "Shouts Out")[5] and Volition, Inc.'s 2013 release, Saints Row IV (soundtrack) (song: "Caroline").

Origin of Name

The name Pause was originally a nickname given to him by his father—an attempt to teach him to pause before engaging in destructive behaviour.[6]

Discography

Pacific Rose - Special Edition (album)

  • Released: 9 July 2013
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Fontana Distribution
  • Producer: Pause, LA Mike aka Double K (PUTS), Bird, Indy One, Mnemonic
  • Singles: Caroline

References

  1. ^ "About". Facebook Artist Page. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. "Pause :: Pacific Rose :: Fontana/INgrooves". RapReviews.com. Rap Reviews. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  3. ^ Chase, Ted (23 February 2012). "Pause Pacific Rose". QRO Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  4. ^ "PAUSE -- PACIFIC ROSE - SPECIAL EDITION" (PDF). Pausemc.com. Pausemc.com. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Ray Donovan, Episode 2, Music From This Episode". Sho.com. Showtime Networks Inc. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Saved by the Music". ABC 7 News. 6 August 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2013. In fact, Israel gave his son the nickname, "Pause" to teach him to pause before possibly engaging in destructive behavior.