Duprai Marcel is a Vocal Sensation. Duprai’s debut LP “Evolution of A Love Affair has become a critically acclaimed LP by Radio Indie and Diggs magazine. The LP debuted at number 3on the CMJ charts in July after his debut double single “I still Love You” became the number 1 added song on the College music charts and is in rotation on over 300 station in the US and 25 in Canada. Duprai has also been featured on the long running legendary NBC show “Show Time at the Apollo” and is one of their Stars of Tomorrow. Duprai will also be staring in the up coming Broadway play “It Aint Just Singing” a Catherine Peppers Hill production at the Paul Robison Theater in late spring and has contributed three songs to the sound track which will also be featured on his debut LP slated for release in 2013.
Singing and dancing since the age of ten Duprai entered and won his first talent show at the age of 10 when he performed Boys II Men’s “It So Hard to Say Good Bye”. The young Duprai blew the crowd away when he hit an Operatic note that would have brought the late Pavarotti to tears. Duprai would make his professional debut in NYC for the local radio stations where he performed Anita Baker’s “Body and Soul” and silenced the audience with one note. After hitting the last note the audience leapt to their feet with joy and the Marceline era of sound officially begun. Since then Duprai has won legions of fans form every corner of the globe and has been dubbed “the Vocalist”. Duprai blends R&B and Hip Hop together in a sound that is all his own. Reminiscent of a Usher meets Luther Vandross. His debut LP “Evolution of a Love Affair” will be released in spring of 2009 and has 12 tracks that will make the listen laugh, sing, and dance and single while evolving along with Duprai.
Artist:Duprai Marcel Album: Evolution of a love affair Artist Name: Duprai Marcel Album: Evolution of a love affair First/Last Name: Samuel Fleurisma Email address: fleurisma@hotmail.com Hometown: Brooklyn, NY, united states Website: http://www.twitter.com/iamdupraimarcel Style of music: urban/pop MySpace: SonicBids: SoundClick: Facebook: Other:
Label Affiliation: Unsigned Performing Rights Affiliation: ASCAP (USA)
Description: Duprai Marcel's music is a unique blend of comtemorary urban pop mixed with soulful tracks reminisent of a young Micheal Jackson.
Hi everyone, Santas Helper 2012 is our Artist name. Desmond Flynn is the song-writer and wrote this song. Jonathan Wood of Hoo-Haa Song Writers Produced the Music for song. CJ Livermore, founder of Sounds Unique, Mastered song. Santas Helpers is our Record Label has been established by Desmond Flynn to promote song, "santa remember me_read my letter". Join the New Revolution of 2012 @ Facebook Page www.facebook.com/santarememberme - download this song "Santa Remember Me/Read my Letter" from digital music stores this Christmas - for only 79p or 99c - for this you get a great Christmas song and you will be helping charity as i will donate a % of all downloads to a childrens christmas charity. + Santa's Helper's 2012 Goal is to Beat Simon Cowell and his Xfactor for the Christmas #1 spot of 2012. Thanks everybody and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year. Santas Helpers Artists are -Desmond Flynn-(song-writer) and Jonathan Wood-(music producer) are registered with PRS of UK and their CAE codes are 648099407 608539728. Twitter - @santashelpers12 song "santa remember me_read my letter" is a pre-release and will be available in iTunes and most digital stores from 16th Dec. 2012 but can be ordered now on play.com
Artist Name: Santas Helpers 2012 Album: Santa's Helpers 2012 First/Last Name: des flynn Email address: desflynn@live.co.uk Hometown: Belfast, northern ireland, United Kingdom Website: http://www.facebook.com/santarememberme Style of music: Pop,Holiday,Christmas,Childrens MySpace: CDBaby: SonicBids: SoundClick: PureVolume: iTunes: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=385505084866383 Other:
Label Affiliation: Unsigned Performing Rights Affiliation: PRS (UNITED KINGDOM)
Description: Santa's Helper's want to Beat Simon Cowell & his Xfactor with Song and we want to raise money for a childrens charity.
Home grown Atlanta based, The Lexi Street Band, releases their latest single, Girdling Root. Recorded locally out of Downright Studios. Owner and producer of Downright Studio, Josh Golden, is the lead singer for local Atlanta favorite, Golden, whose musical resume is performing and opening up for artists such as for Sister Hazel, and performed at Bonaroo. This is their 3rd track out of Downright, the first being, The Room, of the album Champagne Promises. Their lastest two singles, Shoulda known Better (available on itunes) and more recently, Girdling Root (waiting for release on itunes). Girdling root is the composition of Lexi Street and newest member, Geoff Israel, a New York transplant. It still possesses the same guitar driven tone of Gary O’bryan, whose style gives way to their tone and sound. Look for Girdling Root available on itunes in the coming days, and in the meanwhile enjoy listening to it online on various online outlets. Facebook under their band page, The Lexi Street Band, or on YouTube.
Artist:Lexi Street Band Album: Girdling Root - single Artist Name: Lexi Street Band Album: Girdling Root - single First/Last Name: lexi street Email address: email@lexistreet.com Hometown: atlanta, ga, USA Website: http://www.lexistreet.com Style of music: Alternative MySpace: SonicBids: SoundClick: http://www.reverbnation.com/lexistreet Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lexistreetband#!/pages/Lexi-Street-Band/123037117707026?fref=ts Other: http://www.lexistreet.com
Label Affiliation: Unsigned Performing Rights Affiliation: BMI (USA)
Artist:Mr. Self Album: I Am Mr. Self Artist Name: Mr. Self Album: I Am Mr. Self First/Last Name: Zachary Self Email address: zbs28@yahoo.com Hometown: Los Angeles, CA, USA Website: http://www.iammrself.com Style of music: Alternative MySpace: SonicBids: SoundClick: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachary.self Other:
Label Affiliation: Unsigned Performing Rights Affiliation: SESAC (USA)
Description: Mr. self is an energetic and often soulful blend of Alternative, Electro-pop and dance music. Think Lenny Kravitz meets Daft Punk.
Bio: Zachary Braxton Self (born January 1, 1979), is an American musician, songwriter and producer. While growing up in Honolulu, HI - Self became interested in composition and taught himself to play several musical instruments. In a play on words he chose “Self” as his stage name due to his given name and his chosen way of learning music.
Self moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1998 to study graphic design. While earning his degree, he started playing the bass guitar and discovered a deep, natural connection and love of the instrument. Within three weeks of owning his first guitar he held down the low-end for the thrash metal group, TreaZen, during a live performance at the world famous Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip. He surprised the audience with his energetic stage presence and natural ability to keep up with the tempo of the music. It was clear that night under the heat of the stage lights that he had found his calling as an entertainer. In 2006, he experienced the realization of a dream when his prog-rock group Shaolin Temple of Boom, won the Best New Artist award at the Hollywood Music Awards and would go on to receive regular airplay on LA’s premier rock station, KROQ. Mr. Self would continue to nurture his craft, playing in several local bands on the Los Angeles circuit from 2001-2010.
Although he’d achieved a modicum of success in the industry by playing different venues in Los Angeles – he grew tired of how difficult it can be in Hollywood to work with other struggling artists who might have different aspirations and work ethic. After countless gigs, showcases and short self-financed tours he realized that it seemed like each time a group would stand on the precipice of success they seemed to self-destruct and lose the energy that had brought them together in the first place – the music. While struggling as an aspiring artist, Mr. Self earned a BA in visual communication and maintained a successful career as a creative director. At one time, he was holding down a six figure income. However, the corporate world proved to be stale and unfulfilling as he felt the frustration of not having the latitude to express himself creatively. In 2010, during one of the worst recessions the country has ever experienced, he made the tough decision to quit his executive career and dedicated 100% of his time to writing songs that finally brought his personal ideas and image to the forefront. During this period of self-discovery he also became a proficient guitarist, pianist and began teaching himself how to produce his own material.
In 2011, he released his debut single “Flying Solo”. An energized, synth riddled, pop anthem about going your own way. He also composed, performed and produced the track from his living room, staying true to his name. Flyin’ Solo quickly earned him some attention through regular online rotation and a prominent placement for the new music marketplace, Rock Square, Inc. (www.rocksquare.com), who licensed the track for its first online commercial.
Mr. Self is currently keeping busy releasing new tracks each month to a growing fan bass. He’s also finishing up production for his debut album I.AM.MR.SELF, which blends pop, hip-hop and electronic music with a rock attitude. It’s an album Self hopes will properly expose his wide range of musical tastes and abilities to the world. Although no official release date has been announced the album will be out some time in 2012. Go to www.iammrself.com to learn more.
Artist:Street Warriors
Album: Unstoppable Force Artist Name: Street Warriors Album: Unstoppable Force
First/Last Name: Lorda Omeissah
Email address: lorda@optusnet.com.au
Hometown: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Website: http://www.streetwarriors.com.au
Style of music: Hip Hop/Rap
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/streetwarriorsmusic
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Label Affiliation: Independent Label
Performing Rights
Affiliation: APRA (AUSTRALIA)
Description: "With their electric live energy, the Street Warriors tout original lyrics that empower and foster respect, social conscience and plant seeds of hope and change. They are great ambassadors and mentors for future generations."
(Dreaming Festival)
“Make no mistake, Unstoppable Force is a statement in Australian hip hop.” (Jake Keane, Vibe Magazine)
“What I find most appealing and refreshing about Unstoppable Force is its unpredictability…Street Warriors are always knocking your expectations aside.” (Will Owen, An American observer of Indigenous Australian Music Blog)
“Solid Rock 2.0 – An Anthem for our Times” (Kathy McCabe, Daily Telegraph)
“Each track is a standout” (Chloe Sasson, SMH)
Street Warriors (brothers Abie and Warwick Wright - aka Predator and Wok) are familiar faces on the Australian hip hop scene and well respected pioneers of Indigenous hip hop - an amazing achievement given that they are only just now releasing their debut album, “Unstoppable Force”.
“Unstoppable Force” bursts from the speakers with the first track, ‘Firestorm’, a NoKTuRNLesque vision of modern life, providing a mission statement about who the Street Warriors are: ‘step by step you do it, town by town you show it’…this album is the culmination of seven years of hard work and showcases the Street Warriors’ unique energy, realness and ability to still say what they want.
The album highlights the group’s versatility with a soundscape ranging from deep beats and tribal energy ramping from the speakers through to street raps and soulful RnB collaborations with the likes of #1 NZ band Nesian Mystik on “Leave it to Me’ and Siva Pacifica goddess Robyn Loau on the heartfelt “How Much You Mean to Me”.
Anthony ‘the Man’ Mundine makes a guest appearance on “I Rep for My Mob” which has the hallmarks of a new indigenous anthem and there’s a definite Newie rock edge in tracks like Summertime which features a fuzz guitar blues beat and their reinvention of Goanna’s classic, Solid Rock, which features the vocal of Australian Idol alumni Shannon Noll.
Solid Rock showcases the core ethics of the Street Warriors and the quality that drives them and earns them fans – respect.
Rising from the ashes of groundbreaking Deadlys winning hiphop group Local Knowledge, Street Warriors released their first EP, ‘Real Knows Real’ in 2007. Two of the songs on the EP are featured on the inaugural Gadigal and ABC Music CD, the ‘Making Waves Hip Hop’ album released 14 April, 2009. Their rage anthem “Look at Me” recently saw them garner Best Band, Best Single and Best Video Awards at the inaugural BUMP Indigenous Hip Hop and Rap awards in Sydney.
The boys have rocked local and international crowds in excess of 10,000 and appearances have included major festivals such as Yabun, Homebake, Stylin’ Up, The Great Escape, and Groovin’ the Moo, The Dreaming and Woodford Folk Festival and a string of NAIDOC dates and support to major artists such as 50 Cent and G Unit.
Street Warriors have built a loyal following around the country on the back of their energy filled live shows, poignant lyrics and their unique musical messaged culminating in nominations for Best Band at the Deadly Awards in 2008 and Single of the Year for Solid Rock in 2009.
The song was nominated before its release, such was the buzz from their live launch of the song at the Dreaming in June 2009.
Street Warriors draw their name, inspiration and force from their ancestors, many of whom were at the forefront of fighting for Aboriginal rights.
Street Warriors have earned the privilege of being the first APRA ambassadors for indigenous hip hop and have just been nominated for Outstanding Achievement in RnB and Hip Hop in the upcoming Deadly Awards.
The video clip for Solid Rock was shot on mother country in Gunnedah and pays homage to the Street Warriors’ ancestor, Red Chief Kangaroo (Cumbo Gunnerah).
The video clip won Silver at the Australian Cinematographer’s Awards in the Music Clip category and was a winner in the International Songwriting Competition’s Music Video category, based out of the U.S. A U.S. review called it “a beautiful short film with a lot of buzz”.
The album also features their groundbreaking hit ‘Blackfellas’, a shoutout to indigenous tribes which they released as Local Knowledge, a track that is still strongly requested at their live shows. Adding sonic energy in the mixing is Benjamin Grotto (Aerosmith, Dresden Dolls) and mastering by Tom Coyne at Sterling-Sound, NYC. The album is available in all good retail stores through GoSet/MGM and online at www.gosetmusic.com
www.streetwarriors.com.au www.myspace.com/streetwarriorsmusic www.facebook.com/streetwarriorsmusic Contact Lorda Omeissah Mgmt +612 9642 0619 email lorda@optusnet.com.au
Artist:The Dynamic Superiors
Album: Bad Attitude Artist Name: The Dynamic Superiors Album: Bad Attitude
First/Last Name: Wilber Fletcher
Email address: gf20774@msn.com
Hometown: Forestville, Maryland, USA
Website: http://www.thedynamicsuperiors.com
Style of music: R & B
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thedynamicsuperiors
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Label Affiliation: Independent Label
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Affiliation: BMI (USA)
Description: early 1970’s, The Dynamic Superiors, a Washington, DC quintet, signed with Motown and found great success on the Soul Charts as one of Motown’s most unique acts. After signing with Motown, they moved to Detroit and were immediately assigned to the re
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WLF PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: THE DYNAMIC SUPERIORS,
BASED IN THE WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA
In the early 1970’s, The Dynamic Superiors, a Washington, DC quintet, signed with Motown and found great success on the Soul Charts as one of Motown’s most unique acts. After signing with Motown, they moved to Detroit and were immediately assigned to the renowned Ashford and Simpson duo, who wrote most of their material. This proved to be a winning combination which produced several hits including: Shoe Shoe Shine and Leave it Alone both of which made the Top 20 on R&B Charts. The Dynamic Superiors, often compared to The Four Tops and The Temptations, made a lasting impression on the underground circuit with dance tunes such as Face the Music and Nowhere to Run. These and other tunes received major play in night clubs. The Dynamic Superiors increased their loyal fan base as they toured with galactic performing stars including Stevie Wonder and The Jackson 5.
After leaving Motown in 1979, the group returned to Washington, DC and continues to flourish nationally and abroad. Unfortunately, the untimely death of lead singer, Tony Washington, caused a rift in the group. Members drifted their separate ways performing individually until 1992. The Dynamic Superiors got back together again in 2005 and performed in The Legends of Motown Show in Annapolis, MD with Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Joe Billingslea and The Contours as well as other great Motown performing artists.
The new look and rich harmonic sound of The Dynamic Superiors today is more than refreshing. Fans throughout the country have restored their appreciation of these voices as they tour the east coast concert circuit.
After three decades and still going strong, the vibrant sound, undeniably rich authentic vocal blends, The Dynamic Superiors have announced in song, that they are indeed the group you must see, must hear, and must feel. WLF Productions, Inc., manages The Dynamic Superiors and announces that you should look for great things from the Dynamic Superiors starting now.
With everyone expressing some type of attitude, The Dynamic Superiors have completed their new 2009 release in full force – Bad Attitude Part -1 and Bad Attitude Part – 2 Instrumental. This release will surely cover your Bad Attitude.
Booking Contact: Wilber Fletcher, Manager / Trade Mark Owner (301) 350-5019 WLF Productions & Entertainment
P. O. Box 47132
Forestville, Maryland 20753
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's favorite one man band is returning again with another smash hit record, sure to please the legions of fans that diligently follow his imaginative, creative music. Entitled "There & Back Again", https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/there-back-again/id573919347 Aron Lyrd is building another vast, deep world of pop rock which blends numerous genres to establish a completely unique sound. Set for release on October 25 through digital outlets such as iTunes, listeners can look forward to an epic universe of music from the talented and diverse singer songwriter. A complete one person show, Lyrd successfully performs a variety of musical styles while single-handedly writing and recording everything from guitar to percussion to vocals. His vibrant alternative rock creations consistently draw comparisons to major recording artists such as The Clash, Oasis, The Killers, David Bowie, and The Beatles as fans excitedly listen to his infectious songs repeatedly. While skeptics might expect the quality to suffer while utilizing this approach, he manages to build a full, dynamic sound with ease which is demanding the attention of thousands across the world. While becoming a dominant mogul in social media, Aron Lyrd is handily using all of the tools at his disposal to ensure his music and message is received by a voracious world around him. His slick musical MySpace profile has generated over 320,000 plays in October 2012 alone, with every song well over 30,000 apiece. The current smash hit "Beginning" has spun over 40,000 times ever since October 2012. Lyrd is attracting the attention of magazines, radio, and online music outlets. This only adds to the literally record breaking, for an alternative rock artist, 37,0000,000 plays in total for Lyrd. These are as of yet from his dozens of cover songs and now these 10 brand new original songs. Leaving no stone unturned, Lyrd promotes his music on his MySpace page, collecting over 121,000 friends who can easily access ten free tracks. "Awesome," "great," "unique," and "excellent" are just a few of the words currently used by fans to describe Lyrd's collection online. By mixing alternative rock, classic rock, and a touch of electronics, he's appealing to a vast community of listeners while remaining flexible and versatile in his work. Fans should anticipate another brilliant effort in his new album, There & Back Again, which features ten fresh, brand new songs to satisfy everyone's insatiable appetite for Lyrd's music*. Experience the one man wall of sound at Lyrd's ultra popular MySpace pages, and be sure to check out his new record on October 25 in his iTunes store. With this new extremely versatile release now ready available for purchase, there's something for everyone in Lyrd's dynamic musical world, as he continues to satisfy fans time and time again. Article Originally Published On: http://www.articlesnatch.com Read more: http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Aron-Lyrd-a-There-And-Back-Again-/1339999#ixzz29sgAmL9Z Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives *(Please note that Lyrd's music video contains a cover song that was originally written by a band named Radio 4 and used with permission.) (The above U.R.L.'s content has been updated above for Lyrd's most current album, "There & Back Again") http://www.myspace.com/aronlyrdmusic https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/there-back-again/id573919347 (Kindly, feel free to listen to the above 30 second samples of Lyrd's ten songs at the above iTunes URL, as they should serve to figuratively wet your palliate in addition to his four songs readily available to download through musicSUBMIT) additional press: Electronic Press Kit (includes all 10 Aron Lyrd songs) http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=342118#audio http://juniorscave.com/Aron-Lyrd.html http://www.skopemag.com/2011/04/11/the-inspiring-aaron-lyrd http://www.indieinternational.com/profile.php?id=5376 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Aron-Lyrd-Is-A-One-Man-Band/1239311 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Aron-Lyrd-Light-Side-Of-The-Sun/1339999#ixzz29sgAmL9Z
In Music and Moonlight, the nineteenth century poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy wrote: "We are the music makers, / And we are the dreamers of dreams.” This popular line of poetry defines present-day musician and songwriter Steve Ryan. Inspired by his own dreams, he helps others make theirs come true! He does this through a motivational and inspirational blend of pop, rock and r&b. With a subtle change to the quote above, we can call Steve Ryan a “dreamer of music, and maker of dreams.”
Steve is originally from Georgia. Creativity was always something that came to him naturally. At only the age of eight, he began writing poetry and taught himself to play piano. A tough childhood made him determined to develop the ability to express himself through lyrics and music. Throughout his teen years, he learned guitar, developed his songwriting, and took part in talent shows and vocal performances. In 2002, Steve began performing professionally and seriously concentrating on his musical forte. He was dedicated to weekly vocal coaching sessions. He honed his ability to craft melodies and lyrics. He didn’t know it at the time; however, he was carefully planning the evolution of his debut album.
It would be seven years later when his inspiration for the album arrived - in a dream. Ryan explains, “One night in a lucid dream, I could see myself on stage. My music was connecting with the audience. I knew at that moment it was time to begin working on my first album.” In 2009, Steve began writing new material for his debut, Steve Ryan Presents. From his song catalog, he chose the songs he felt would have the most positive emotional reaction in others. Many of the melodies and lyrics came to him through dreams. “I would awaken with a new melody or lyric and quickly scribble them down,” explains Ryan.
However, REM sleep was not his only source of creative fuel. Other compositions on the album were not planned; they were born out of spontaneity while in the studio. Released in 2010, Steve Ryan Presents was filled with messages that acted as a musical medication for negative emotions. Steve Ryan’s message is, “Don’t give up - reach into your soul!” With addicting melodies, and high-flying vocal arrangements Steve reached the highest octaves of optimism yet in his 2010 debut release.
Ryan has a genuine sound and distinctive compositional style. Ryan’s compositions tap into his wide ranging musical influences. They deliver an authentic sound with broad appeal. His goal is to connect with listeners on many different levels to deliver an overall theme that motivates the human psyche. He possesses an innate gift for translating his own dreams into motivating music. His fans have called his music “full of depth,” and his messages, “filled with meaning.” Indeed, it is through his music, he shows others how to transform their ideas, visions and goals into a new reality.
Ryan’s goals to motivate continue as he prepares for upcoming projects. In 2012, he completed one of these projects entitled Intermission , a miniature album. This album is filled with high energy, great lyrics and shows Steve Ryan's continued evolution with his music. He is currently in the studio working on his follow-up album to Intermission.
Steve plans to release his next full length album in 2013. However, Steve’s muses are not only melodies and lyrics. Steve Ryan is filled with creativity and inspiration in other areas as well. He is a screen actor and member of the Grammy™ Voting Academy. Also an author, he is working on three separate books. One is a romantic comedy novel while the second is a collection of poems with an accompanying audio CD. Steve is also writing a self-help book which will help guide people to fulfilling their dreams.
What does the future hold for Steve Ryan? He plans to produce and compose for other artists, always keeping to his creative goal; to use his artistic talents to motivate and inspire others. No other artist can harness his dreams to help others reach theirs as Steve Ryan does. He is indeed a “dreamer of music, and maker of dreams.”
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Artist:Steve Ryan
Album: Intermission Artist Name: Steve Ryan Album: Intermission
First/Last Name: Steve Ryan
Email address: steveryanband@gmail.com
Hometown: Atlanta, GA,
Website: http://www.steveryanonline.com
Style of music: R&B
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/steveryanband
Other: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/intermission-ep/id580661874
Label Affiliation: Unsigned
Performing Rights
Affiliation: BMI (USA)
Description: Steve Ryan's sound is very grooving but yet laid back, energetic but yet soothing.
Lenny White Introduces New Discovery Letizia Gambi Italian songstress blends Neapolitan songbook and jazz on auspicious debut from Jando Music.
"...It was soooo nice to play with/for a singer that can really sing." –Ron Carter
"Lenny White and Letizia Gambi have created the hippest musical address in Naples; at the intersection of Neapolitan music and jazz."- Gil Goldstein
“I’m always looking for new artists who have knowledge and respect of tradition but free spirited enough not to look at me crazy when I ask them to change it...Letizia is an old soul in a new body...It wasn't a situation where it was just her singing, she's a great singer...excellent lyricist...She's really a dynamo and the best student I ever had." –Lenny White
"Letizia Gambi is one of those dramatic arrivals that challenges categories and assumptions." –Ashley Khan
Her gorgeous voice on the opening refrain to “Secret Tears” (“Una Furtiva Lagrima,” an aria from the Italian opera L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti), the leadoff track from Introducing Letizia Gambi, heralds the arrival of a poised and polished young songstress from Naples making her stateside splash. With visionary drummer-producer Lenny White at the helm, Gambi is surrounded by American jazz heavyweights Chick Corea, Ron Carter, Gato Barbieri, Wallace Roney, Gil Goldstein and Patrice Rushen on her auspicious debut.
“It is her first record but she’s been around and doing things in Italy,” says White, whose track record as a producer has been prolific since his heyday with Return To Forever in the ‘70s. “She’s been in musical theater, she’s done West Side Story, she was a dancer and she’s done some tv shows as an actress. She was also part of swing orchestra in Italy. So she’s certainly done things, but this is her first effort as a solo recording artist.”
On Introducing Letizia Gambi, the classy Italian songstress artfully blends her own Neapolitan roots with White’s penchant for injecting a swing factor into any proceedings. “The challenge for me, because I had never approached doing any Neopolitan music at all, was to try and take her music and her culture and get it exposed to a wider audience through a different kind of music. And so that’s where we got this cultural hybrid of Neopolitan and Italian music through my culture, which is jazz music. So ultimately it was like Norah Jones meets Sade for the Michael Buble crowd.”
Gambi’s Neapolitan side manifests in her Italian lyrics on Pino Danielle’s “Appocundria,” Bruno Canfora’s breezy “Soli” and the dramatic “Passione,” which opens with a home recording of her uncle Gennaro Sica, a professional opera singer, at a casual Sunday afternoon family gathering. “My Town” is a nostalgic piece arranged by White and with string orchestrations from Carlos Franzetti that focuses on Gambi’s beloved Napoli. Elsewhere on Introducing Letizia Gambi, White arranges a tango-flavored rendition of Prince’s “The Question of U,” featuring a passionate tenor sax solo from Argentine jazz icon Gato Barbieri (who briefly quotes his own “Theme from Last Tango in Paris”) and also reinvents Bjork’s “Bachelorette,” rendered here as an alluring ballad with Hector del Curto on bandoneon (with a subtle reference to Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the tag).
“I wanted to try some different things,” says White of this first recording by Ms. Gambi. “When I’m given a free reign, I have no boundaries. Usually what happens is record companies put boundaries on artists because they want to market them a certain way. I understand that. But this is the 21st century and how people listen to music has changed. Now people listen to all kinds of music in different ways for different reasons, and I really wanted this record to appeal to those people.”
One clever mashup on Introducing Letizia Gambi is her juxtaposition of the nostalgic ode to Naples, “Munasterio ‘e Santachiara,” with the Duke Ellington staple “In a Sentimental Mood.” “That was strictly her idea,” says White of his talented young colleague deserving of wider recognition. “She had done that before when she was in jazz school. And listening to some Italian musicians I had met over the years, they all talked about the symmetry or similarity between those tunes. The composer of ‘Munasterio’ either was influenced by ‘In a Sentimental Mood,’ or just the opposite. There’s still some debate about that in Italian circles to this day.”
The album also marks the first-ever recording of “You Are So Special” (“Tu Si ‘Na Cosa Grande”) sung in English along with three new tunes co-written by White and Gambi – “A Time,” “The Love of Your Life” and the dramatic, tangofied closer, “Yo Soy El Sur.” And no collection of Neopolitan music would be complete without a rendition of the classic “’O Sole Mio.” As White explains, “That is easily the most famous Neapolitan song but Letizia was hesitant to do it because she said, “No Italian would do that song. That’s like you American guys doing a recording of your national anthem.’ But I came up with an arrangement for her that, to me, went back to old doo-wop love songs from the ‘50s. And I wanted it to be really stark at the beginning with just bass and her, just Ron Carter and her. Then it goes into that waltz section and at the end I went to another key where there’s some improvisation. So this is all part of this true cultural fusion that we hit on with this album.”
As liner note writer Ashley Kahn states of the organic cross-fertilization heard on Introducing Letizia Gambi: “It’s a novel idea…It speaks to the triumph of the marriage of eras and styles that defines this album and promises much more to come.”
For More Information, Bio and Tour Dates on Letizia Gambi go to: www.letiziagambi.com
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Cliff Adam takes on his New Band Name "Cliffey n The Fishnuts" CoCo Chica Latina (Inst*)....vocal coming soon. This instrumental takes on a new life with this artist concept "Cliffey n The Fishnuts" New Tracks El Camino Candy Island CoCo Chica Latina! Cliffey n The Fishnuts (Cliff A )(Tommy G n Friends) Music written and produced by Cliff Adam for Electricsun productions and Rivers Edge Music (BMI) WOODSTOCK CREATIVE MAGIC CD ALBUM http://www.musicsubmit.com/CliffAdam# This eclectic, Electricsun Production Collection offers something for everyone. Cliff Adam, child of the Woodstock sunflower healthmedia, writes, produces and sings songs which are basically country, but with a very unique new age sound. Featured NOW! "HARD THESE DAYS"....! About Cliff Adam: --- Cliff, a song writer producer / recording artist that also works in the music/model/talent biz! helping others Cliffey n The Fishnuts (Cliff A )(Tommy G n Friends) Music written and produced by Cliff Adam Rivers Edge Music (BMI) Downloadable New Tracks ready for Airplay! El Camino Candy Island CoCo Chica Latina Radio Stations can Download @ http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/cliffadam Enjoy!!! Thanks for checking out my music. Cliff (Cliffey n The Fishnuts)
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R&B Hip Hop Chicago Native Elishema strikes back at unfaithful companions in her new single “Hood Cheaters.”
Chicago based recording artist Elishema, who’s known for her bold lyrics and enchanting voice releases an anthem for anyone who suspects their being cheated on.
(Chicago, IL) November 10, 2012
Prolific and creative R&B Hip Hop Singer songwriter and part-time rapper, Elishema, is not afraid to bring the heat. She has written many songs about social issues and themes relating to empowerment, and gaining self confidence, as displayed in her past releases like “sophisticated man” in which she encourages young men to pull up their trousers to respect themselves and also respect the ladies and treat them with class.
Tired of seeing relationships go bad because of cheating, and unfaithful companions trying to get away with their wicked deeds, in her new single “Hood Cheaters” Elishema brings forth explosive lyrics and a fiery presentation to illustrate the error of their ways. She offers this song as an anthem for everyone who suspects their being cheated on, or have been so in the past.
Elishema is certainly taking the music world by storm; bringing attitude, heart, and positive music to the scene which is totally refreshing. Chi-towns very own, Marshal Thompson, of the Legendary smooth soul vocal quartet “The Chi-Lites” says “She’s going to be hotter than Beyonce.”
Often being compared vocally to a younger version of the late Whitney Houston, and having the performance dynamics of Mary J Blige, Elishema chooses to use her talents to impart concepts of love and justice through music which she refers to as “Music of Empowerment,” empowering her listeners to positive action. If you didn’t know her before, it’s a good time to get on board, because this ship is taking off and headed for the stars.
To discover more about Elishema and hear the new single “Hood Cheaters” visit www.elishema.com,
Hi ! I love keeping in personal contact with my fan's. I play all age all the time show's at the Whiskey A Go Go in hollywood and 21+ age at TRiP in Santa monica every month and I love keeping in contact with fans. I'm giving free tickets, downloads, and merchandise to fans who email my website, follow me on twitter like on Facebook, and subscribe on You Tube.
Scott Taylor is a unique Singer Songwriter, and Multi Talented Instrumentalist from Sacramento, CA. He feels that he has finally got that "New" sound. His Sound. Scott is a talented instrumentalist, playing Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Piano, and all Electronic pieces on the CD. The phenomenal Drum Tracks were entrusted to long time friend and Drummer Nikki Lane Taylor from LA. The CD was Recorded & Produced by Scott. The entire process has been a labor of love, dedication and sacrifice. Scott built his entire recording studio along with a reverb chamber that truly captures his unique and phenomenal voice. Scott says, "My music reflects the influences of the moment I am living in when I write the song. Like life, you never know what your going to come up with until you start playing. Playing multiple instruments helps create new music. I am constantly writing new songs and have already recorded many rough tracks for the next album. Hope to hear from you soon. Scott
