Pause (musician)
Appearance
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Birth name | Daniel Kushnir |
Also known as | PauseMC |
Origin | Milan, Italy, San Jose, California[1] |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, musician |
Instrument(s) | Piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, harmonica, vocals |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Fontana Distribution |
Website | pausemc |
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
External links
References
- ^ "About". Facebook Artist Page. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash'. "Pause :: Pacific Rose :: Fontana/INgrooves". RapReviews.com. Rap Reviews. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ Chase, Ted (23 February 2012). "Pause Pacific Rose". QRO Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ "PAUSE -- PACIFIC ROSE - SPECIAL EDITION" (PDF). Pausemc.com. Pausemc.com. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Ray Donovan, Episode 2, Music From This Episode". Sho.com. Showtime Networks Inc. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ "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.