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Showing posts with label New Artist. Show all posts

Introducing Debi Nova!


Already a massive star in her native Costa Rica, with six Grammy Award nominations and a number one dance single under her belt, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Debi Nova is ready to make her mark on the rest of the world. In March 2010, Decca Records will release Nova’s genre-defying, debut album Luna Nueva. The album is an electrifying combination of irresistible Latin rhythms and potent pop smarts that showcase this vivacious artist's considerable musical gifts (she plays piano, guitar, bass and more) as well as her rich Latina heritage.

Produced by multi-Grammy nominated Marius de Vries (Madonna, Josh Groban) and Gustavo Santaolalla ("Brokeback Mountain," "Babel"), Luna Nueva is a labor of love, long in the making, which not only showcases Nova’s electrifying vocals and musicianship, but her songwriting talents as well. The first single is the playful soca/hip-hop inspired “Drummer Boy.”

Debi has toured with both Ricky Martin and Sergio Mendes as a featured vocalist and has performed for more than 8 million people globally. As a songwriter, the Costa Rican beauty has written hit songs for Belinda and RBD, two of Latin Americas biggest artists.

Learn more about Debi's process of recording an album in both English and Spanish in this new
EPK and experience her sound first hand on "Drummer Boy."


Jamie Foxx and Chanj Perform 'Rock With You'


Chanj took the stage with some of the industry's elite to pay tribute to Michael Jackson!

Already receiving praise from the likes of actress Taraji P. Henson and producers Dre and Vidal, rising talent Chanj took the stage with Jamie Foxx, Teena Marie, Trey Songz, Lil Mama, Estelle, Day26 and others to perform the classic Michael Jackson track "Rock With You". Once again, his falsetto will "chanj" your life!


"It's The Worst" EP will be available July 21st on iTunes! Mark your calendars, it's time for Chanj!


Jessie James + Steve Madden Team Up for FREE Giftcard Contest!


Jessie James is giving her fans a chance to win their very own Steve Madden giftcard! How does it work, you ask? Fans can enter to win by signing up with their email or texting "WANTED" to 66937! To find out more details, watch Jessie's cute video explaining all the contest details, posted on her official Myspace profile page!

Jessie James Kyte Player with Steve Madden Giftcard Contest Video:




Jessie James Conquers the National Anthem!


It's often said that "The Star Spangled Banner" is one of the hardest songs to sing! However, that didn't stop Jessie James from belting out a phenomenal rendition at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race! Watch it for yourself and see why Jessie may just follow in Christina Aguilera's footsteps as the "voice of her generation"!

Can't get enough of this girl? Check out Jessie's behind the scenes footage from her weekend with NASCAR, now uploaded onto her official kyte player!

Jessie James' Official Kyte Player,
click here.

Stax 'The Soul of Hip Hop' Sample Collection


Every creative act, no matter how edgy and forward thinking, has some precedent. Even the most progressive artist, no matter how groundbreaking, cannot deny a connection to an earlier era of genius. In few places is this link more evident than in hip-hop, an art form built on musical artifacts and hooks from decades past, reconfigured and reinterpreted via contemporary recording and sampling technology.

The Soul of Hip Hop, Vol. I includes original Stax hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s later sampled by contemporary hip-hop artists. This All-Star Stax set includes artists Isaac Hayes, Booker T & The MGs, The Emotions, William Bell, David Porter, The Bar-Kays, The Dramatics, Rufus Thomas, Little Milton and many more.

PREVIEW THE ENTIRE ALBUM EXCLUSIVELY
HERE

TRACK LIST:

1. 24-CARAT BLACK – “Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth”
2. THE EMOTIONS – “Blind Alley”
3. BOOKER T. & THE MGs – “Melting Pot”
4. THE BAR-KAYS – “Humpin’”
5. THE DRAMATICS – “Get Up and Get Down”
6. ISAAC HAYES – “Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic”
7. ISAAC HAYES – “Hung Up On My Baby”
8. DAVID PORTER – “I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over”
9. WENDY RENE – “After the Laughter (Comes Tears)”
10. CHARMELS – “As Long As I’ve Got You”
11. THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS – “Why Marry”
12. RUFUS THOMAS – “Do the Funky Penguin (Part 1)”
13. LITTLE MILTON – “Packed Up and Took My Mind”
14. WILLIAM BELL - “I Forgot To Be Your Lover”

Jessie James' 'Wanted' is the FREE Video of the Week on iTunes


iTunes started featuring Jessie James’ sultry “Wanted” video as the “Video Of The Week”, after more than 180,000 folks had viewed the video on her Myspace page, since it launched three weeks ago. iTunes has also made “Wanted” available for sale. With the single hitting at radio (over 60 stations across the US are playing “Wanted”), additional video play on MTV hits, and her upcoming Steve Madden Music campaign – it’s a cinch that Jessie has stolen her way into the heart of pop.

Steve Madden, known for their stylish, fashion-forward footwear and accessories has committed to supporting Jessie by featuring her in their Steve Madden Music program, beginning June 1st. This 60 day promotion utilizes their retail network of 97 stores to promote Jessie through in-store signage and video play. They will also use their impressive online presence across
http://www.stevemadden.com/ and http://www.stevemaddenmusic.com/ to showcase photos and video content with Jessie and allow fans to purchase the single and album from the site. Previous artists featured in this initiative include Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.

Jessie’s self-titled debut album is set for release July 14th. Recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and London, the album takes off with “Wanted”, the full-throttle dance-rock scorcher that Jessie co-wrote with American Idol judge and hit songwriter Kara DioGuardi (along with Mitch Allen and David Hodges). There’s also “My Cowboy”, the twangy gem co-written with Mercury Nashville artist Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser, first raved about last summer by Perez Hilton on
http://perezhilton.com/2008-07-21-listen-to-this-ride-em-good. A third tune, the sassy “Blue Jeans”, with its hip-hop swagger and tribal percussion, was heard in the hit Touchstone film and Hollywood Records album soundtrack of Confessions of A Shopaholic, starring Isla Fisher, the first film adaptation of Sophie Kinsella’s popular book series. Another featured track is the soulful ballad “Burning Bridges” which shows additional depth to James’ powerful voice.

Don't forget! Jessie will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” for the 25th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 16th at Lowe’s Motor Speedway! Be sure to tune in! Check your local television listings for times and channels!


Wanted:


Parachute's Debut 'Losing Sleep' is the #1 iTunes Album


Parachute hit a home-run with the release of their debut album, 'Losing Sleep'! Though its official release date is May 19th, the album is now available in digital format, exclusively through iTunes. After less than 24 hours, 'Losing Sleep' conquered the #1 spot on the iTunes Top Albums Chart!

Want to hear the story behind the music? Check out Parachute's exclusive interview with Amazon and hear them discuss the album track by track!

Amazon Interview:

Official Track Listing
1. All That I Am
2. Back Again
3. She (For Liz)
4. The Mess I Made
5. She Is Love
6. Ghost
7. Under Control
8. Blame It On Me
9. Words Meet Heartbeats
10. The New Year
11. She Is Love (Full Band Version)
12. Strange World (Bonus Track)


See what all the fuss is about! Download your own copy of 'Losing Sleep' from iTunes here!

Parachute Tour Dates:

May 14 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Clubhouse (UVA beach week show)
May 15 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbit’s
May 16 – W. Palm Bch, FL – WRMF radio event (TBA)
May 19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
May 20 – Charlotte, NC – The Casbah
May 23 – Charlottesville, VA – Music Resource Center (CD Release Party!)

"She Is Love" Music Video:





Parachute
Island Def Jam / Mercury Records
'Losing Sleep' - Now Available Exclusively at iTunes!
Available Everywhere May 19th!
Myspace

Win Tickets To See Parachute!


Island Records is offering you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Parachute and O.A.R.! All you have to do is make sure you are signed up on the Parachute email list. Click here to enter!

Parachute
Island Def Jam / Mercury Records
'Losing Sleep' - Available Spring 2009
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/weareparachute


ABOUT PARACHUTE:

Straight outta Charlottesville, Virginia, in the shade of the Blue Ridge Mountains, comes Parachute

– Will Anderson (guitars, piano, lead vocals), Kit French (saxophone, keyboards, vocals), Alex Hargrave (bass), Johnny Stubblefield (drums), and Nate McFarland (lead guitar, vocals). Formerly known as Sparky’s Flaw, they began playing together in high school and later on as students at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. They signed with Charlottesville, VA based Red Light Management and won a loyal grass roots following as they played over 200 shows along the east coast last year alone.

"She Is Love" Music Video:





Parachute Spring Tour Dates:
April 8 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
April 10 - Vienna, VA - Jammin' Java (w/ the Downtown Fiction)
April 11 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
April 18 - Clemson, SC - Clemson University
April 22 - Richmond, VA - The National

With O.A.R.
April 15 - York, PA - York College
April 25 - Cortland, NY - SUNY/Cortland
April 26 - Altoona, PA - Penn State - Altoona
April 28 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live
April 29 - Rochester, NY - RIT Gordon Field House
May 2 - Fredonia, NY - SUNY/Fredonia