Therapy, anyone?

With so much drama associated with the daily grind, sometimes a getaway from the politics, economics and celebrity scandals is just what the harried New Yorker (and everyone else) craves. Aroma-therapy, massage therapy or even psychotherapy — some kind of remedy will soon be needed to quell the growing pains often caused by the latest headline.

Thanks to non-stop Internet updates and round-the-clock hard news coverage, people are constantly reminded of the current state of the union…not to mention the current state of high profile romances with details that should just be kept private.

All this glum news in such massive doses can be downright depressing and, at this point, never mind the recession. If things continue, the next historical era will be coined the Great Therapy Session with government-subsidized grants to make the service affordable and accessible to all.

Fortunately, before a bill of that nature hits the Senate and before nationwide paranoia produces Generation Crazy, there are other ways to send our worries packing. One method would be to book a flight immediately to Montego Bay and enjoy Caribbean sunsets and Bay Breezes indefinitely. The other (more economical way) would be to immediately check out the latest album from upcoming music artist Flood.

An instant chill pill, his latest album 2012, produced by Get It Music, blends bouncy Hip Hop with techno background beats done by DJ DL. The result is a smooth sound perfect for cruising in the car or adding to any iPod playlist. With his unique musical style, you could be listening to dance radio station KTU or popular Hip Hop station Hot 97. From Justin Timberlake to Lil’ Wayne, many artists have learned that crossing over the genre threshold is often the key to creating a new sound and widening the fan-base.

Flood is one of them.

Being the December Hip Hop winner for the Faces In The Crowd Showcase gave the artist a head start in promoting his music in 2009. With 15 years of music experience and a preference for good Tequila, he enjoys a good party and writes about the girls. “If the girls listen to it, the men will follow,” he jokingly said.

Inspired by artists like Andre 3000, Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, Flood certainly brings out his sense of humor in his music. Each track is likeable, focuses on having a good time and may help to drastically improve any normally stressful and dull transportation experience. Aside from that, Flood is a Staten Island native; his cool demeanor and easy-going nature would never reveal his other passion in life: boxing.

For 17 years, he has been involved in this activity and now, as a trainer and a competitor, he teaches the sport to students of all ages. His fighting competitions have taken him all over the country, and states he has visited include Kansas, Ohio, Virginia and Alabama.

While the headlines may not be daily doses of happiness, Flood, like his music, is optimistic. “We are still here,” he said, falling in line with the general feeling among many artists who are continuing their work and agreeing that the current economic climate is not hitting them as hard.

Check out Flood to get a full dose of the flood of music that just keeps on coming.

No prescription needed.