Pause (musician) explained

Pause
Birth Name:	Daniel Kushnir
Alias:	PauseMC
Origin:	Milan, Italy, San Jose, California^[1]
Genre:	Hip hop
Occupation:	Singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, musician
Instrument:	Piano, guitar, saxophone, flute, harmonica, vocals
Years Active:	2011–present
Label:	Fontana Distribution
Associated Acts:	Swamphouse

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'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]

Notes and References

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