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Spectra Music Group Releases Debut Single "Change-Nothing To Lose" by L.A.Davis on December 30, 2014
UK Singing Sensation L.A. Davis releases his first single with The Spectra Music Group titled "Change-Nothing To Lose" on Tuesday December 30th, 2014. Pre-order your copy today!!!
Singer/songwriter L. A. Davis was born in the bustle of London's East End. His spirit and determination to succeed come from an overwhelming ability to understand life from the viewpoint of the less advantaged. As a true 'Cockney' Londoner, he centre's his lyrics right from the heart: 'It really doesn't matter what a melody sounds like; if the words aren't true, then listeners are less likely to buy into the ethic of a song,' he says.
His London upbringing provides L. A. Davis with lyrical inspiration, while the gravely, smoky quality to his voice lends the key distinction between his musical counterparts. James Morrison, Stevie Wonder and Bruno Mars and, more recently, Sam Smith have all inspired this truly talented young artist. Signed to the Spectra Music Group, L. A. Davis will release his widely anticipated debut album in 2015. It has already been hailed as one to watch. His raw honesty and his ability to perform live time and time again, make this artist a sure fire hit with fans of live music.
L. A Davis is fast becoming a well known face on the live music circuit: the winner of Live and Unsigned – Best Unsigned Pop Act in the UK 2010, he is widely known as a performer who is willing to take risks within the boundaries of live performance. "The moment you stop giving (to an audience)," he says, "is the moment you stop getting back."
The new single 'Change-Nothing To Lose" is being released worldwide on Tuesday December 30th, 2014. "Change-Nothing To Lose" by L.A. Davis is available today at iTunes.
The official website for L.A. Davis may be found at www.ladavismusic.com
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Robert J. Hunter Releases New Single "Demons" on December 16, 2014
The new single by UK Blues artist Robert J. Hunter entitled "Demons" is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and more. The new single has already reached number #1 on iTunes Blues chart in the UK.
Robert J. Hunter delivers a high energy, gruff, performance of dirty blues. You can pre-order RJH's debut single, 'Demons' out 16th December, followed by his debut album coming 10th February 2015.
Heavily influenced by Howling Wolf, Tom Waits and Jimi Hendrix to name a few.
RJH is no stranger to the stage. Performing in bands since he was 14, he is now signed to Spectra Music Group and is planning his first tour.
''Rob has grown over the past year or so into a consummate performer, seemingly playing almost non-stop somewhere or other, and this had lead to him becoming the sort of person who, it seems, is incapable of putting on a bad show'' - Tom Girard, BBC Introducing.
The new single "Demons" by Robert J. Hunter is available now on iTunes, Amazon and more.
Click on the link and pick it up today: Demons - Single - Robert J Hunter
Visit Robert J. Hunter's website at www.robertjhunter.co.uk.
Follow Robert J. Hunter on Twitter @RJHunterMusic
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For more information or to request an interview, please contact: info@spectramusicgroup.com
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Five Time Grammy Nominee Tevin Campbell Joins The Spectra Music Group
Five time Grammy nominee/actor Tevin Campbell joins forces to the largest indie powerhouse record label in the world, The Spectra Music Group. In 1991, Campbell collaborated with legendary music impresario Quincy Jones and released his platinum-selling debut album, "T.E.V.I.N."
The album included his highest-charting single to date, "Tell Me What You Want Me To Do", peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His double-platinum selling second album, "I'm Ready", released in 1993, included two of Campbell's most popular songs, "Can We Talk" which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Apart from music, Campbell commenced an acting career, appearing in Prince's sequel to Purple Rain, Graffiti Bridge. He also made guest appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Moesha television programs, voiced the character named Powerline in Disney's animated A Goofy movie film and was cast as Seaweed in the Broadway musical Hairspray in 2005.
Throughout his career, Campbell has earned 5 Grammy Award nominations, selling an estimated 3 million album copies worldwide. Now Tevin Campbell joins the Elite roster of artists on The Spectra Music Group, including H-Town, CeCe Peniston, Lina, Tony Terry, Leon & The Peoples, P.M. Dawn, B Angie B and many more.
Look for new Tevin Campbell music hitting radio in 2015.
The official site for The Spectra Music Group may be found at www.spectramusicgroup.com
Michael Tracy Releases Spectra Music Group Debut Single "Fashion And Fame" Tuesday November 25, 2014
Michael Tracy is releasing his debut single "Fashion and Fame" with the Spectra Music Group on Tuesday November 25th, 2014. "Fashion and Fame' will be the first single off the new album "Gonna Smile" that will be released in early 2015.
Since his debut 2011 album release, "Enough Small Talk", he has played hundreds of shows, won awards, and has performed with Styx, Foreigner, George Thorogood, Don Felder, Jefferson Starship, Dokken, & Zach Meyers (Shinedown).
Focusing on his own brand of American Rock & Roll laced with timely, poetic lyrics; he has become one of the South East's finest acts. Michael has been featured on: ClearChannel Radio, CBS Radio, WBBT TV, The Charlotte Observer, The Rock Hill Herald, The Monroe Enquirer, Shutter16 Mag, & Creative Loafing.
Coinciding with the release of "Fashion and Fame", Michael Tracy will be performing at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, November 26th, at 8:00 pm. This show is brought to you by Live Nation. "Fashion and Fame" will be available digitally worldwide on Tuesday November 25, 2014.
Request "Fashion and Fame" at your favorite radio station today.
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The official site for Michael Tracy may be found at www.michael-tracy.com
Follow Michael Tracy on Twitter @MichaelTracy1
For information and interviews contact:info@spectramusicgroup.com
David Britt To Release New Country Single "To Hell With Your Love" Tuesday November 25th, 2014
North Carolina native David Britt will be releasing his debut single "To Hell With Your Love" for the Spectra Music Group on Tuesday November 25th, 2014. This will be the first single off his debut album "Country Flow" which will be released at the beginning of 2015.
An accomplished singer/songwriter and musician, David is a multi-instrumentalist and plays guitar, fiddle and mandolin. He credits The Oak Ridge Boys, Elvis, Hank Sr., and Dolly Parton as artists that inspired him growing up.
He would sing with his Dad all the time to their music. Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys has actually become a very good friend of David's and has really been supportive of his music.
David is very thankful for his relationship with Mr. Bonsall and thinks the world of him and all the Oak Ridge Boys. David also loves to listen to Dave Matthews who has been a big influence as well.
Although their music isn't quite the same, you can still see it's character come out in many of David's songs. Another really neat relationship he has is with renowned country music singer songwriter Jimmy Wayne. David is a huge fan of his music and actually got to know him when Jimmy kindly and graciously offered to help him on his country cover of Michael Jackson's hit song Billie Jean. David says that he will never forget what Jimmy did and marks it has a defining moment in his music career.
Now you can experience all the hard work and determination in supporting his debut single "To Hell With Your Love".
"To Hell With Your Love" will be available digitally worldwide on Tuesday November 25, 2014.
Check out the official video for "To Hell With Your Love" by David Britt here:
Request "To Hell With Your Love " at your favorite radio station today.
For David Britt Updates follow @DavidBritt on Twitter
For information and interviews contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
Leon & The Peoples Hit #3 On Billboard Hot Singles Chart with "Love Is A Beautiful Thing"
Spectra Music Group recording artist Leon & The Peoples hit #3 on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart with their new smash Reggae single "Love Is A Beautiful Thing".
Leon leads the group, Leon & The Peoples, which has a signature style that combines Reggae and Soul and carves out a genre that is all of their own. Leon passionately leads the band with his smooth, sultry vocals and heartfelt lyrics, while The Peoples feature top-notch musical talent from across the globe. The unique creation results in high energy live performances and a commitment to bringing their Reggae-Soul infused music to a worldwide audience.
Leon is no stranger to music on the silver screen having portrayed David Ruffin in the hit Mini-Series "The Temptations" based on the legendary Motown super group, "The Five Heartbeats" and as "Little Richard" in the authorized biopic both which were directed by Robert Townsend. You will also recognize him from the hit movies "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", "Ali", "BAPs", "Waiting to Exhale", "Cliffhanger", "Cool Runnings", and the hit TV show "OZ".
Leon has received an International Reggae and World Music Award nomination for the band's debut CD "The Road Less Traveled" which was the winner of Best International Artist at the Joe Higgs Reggae Awards and completed a 36 city US tour with reggae greats Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths titled the "For The Love Of It Tour" as well as frequent guest on Mr. Hammond's 2013 North American tour.
"Love Is A Beautiful Thing" is available on iTunes worldwide (as well as all digital outlets) in both a Reggae and a Pop/Rock version. Here is the link to the music video for the Pop/Rock version of the music video "Love is a Beautiful Thing"
Request "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" on your favorite radio station today.
The official site for Leon & The Peoples may be found at www.leonandthepeoples.net
For interviews or more information contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
New Single "Home Sweet Home" by UK Sensation KIN Now Available Worldwide
Radio Programmers and Listeners worldwide are excited about the incredible new single "Home Sweet Home" by UK Sensation KIN.
UK Sensation KIN's highly anticipated new single "Home Sweet Home" is now available for download worldwide through The Spectra Music Group. KIN is made up of brothers Lynx and O'Slick, foster sister Emmie Jay and their childhood friend Melodee. Making Music since childhood, KIN was formed when Lynx decided to bring the families talents together after many years of jamming together for fun and realizing that together, with each other's support they were at their strongest.
KIN had previous success as 'South Finesse' (as they were formally known as) when their track 'Wanna Ride' stormed in at track of the week on radio 1xtra and the video had a no1 top spot on the urban channel AKA for 2 weeks running. Together independently and without any labels South Finesse had many successes with various tracks making track of the week on 1xtra, a storm of online support and PR and music video 'Take me away' hitting no10 on MTV Base and front page of Vevo.
Many industry people where surprised that the band had such strong movement on their own and without label backing. It was this success that has recently lead to major label interest and the band signing a worldwide record deal with American based label Spectra Music Group.
It was before this signing that the band decided to re brand themselves based on their sibling relationship which is what sets them apart from the rest and are now KIN. KIN wanted a name that involved everyone, not just themselves but of those who support them. As they came together from many different walks of life to form their own family unit, they wanted to invite the world to join them.
KIN aren't keen on the concept of fans, as they feel that the word puts people on a pedestal. So they invite everyone to join them as one united movement #WeAreKin where anyone can be a part of and everyone is equal. KIN is about making the most of life, supporting your Kin's and having fun with it. So whoever you are, wherever you're from, KIN invites you to join them on their journey and show the world that when you set your mind to it anything is possible with hard work and belief in yourself. DJ's and Radio Programmers worldwide are excited about the new release "Home Sweet Home" by KIN, as they make incredible music and have such an amazing back story bringing them together as a super talented group.
Check out the official music video for "Home Sweet Home' by KIN
Request "Home Sweet Home" at your favorite radio station today.
The official site for KIN may be found at www.kinofficial.com Follow KIN on twitter @kinofficialband
Join Team KIN by using #WeAreKin in social media postings.
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New Single by Jackson Ward "Goodbye Trouble (Drink by Drink)" Now Available!
Jackson Ward releases their debut single "Goodbye Trouble (Drink by Drink)" on Tuesday October 14, 2014. This Virginia based band and their infectious catchy tune is a terrific dose for anything that ales you. It's a knee slapping, toe tapping country'fide good time song that you just can't get enough of. The River City is home to an array of musical talent, yet the scene has found a new force to be reckoned with in Jackson Ward. Channeling original Country Music and hits from well-known artists such as Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley, the band is winning crowds overnight with their original songs like their latest release "Goodbye Trouble (Drink by Drink)".
Lead singer Tony Jackson's powerful vocals combined with the band's accomplished musicians – Jeff Richardson (rhythm guitar, VOX), Doug Walls (steel guitar, VOX), Bryan Mitchell (bass guitar), Jon Ward (Drums), Bob Breckenkamp (lead guitar) – has created a musical experience that is virtually unparalleled while still remaining true to its country roots. With multiple successes such as being tapped to perform for "Virginia This Morning" and local venues filled to capacity, a loyal fan base is prepared to follow this talented band all the way to the top of the charts.
Pick up the new single "Goodbye Trouble (Drink by Drink)" today on iTunes:
Goodbye Trouble (Drink by Drink) - Single - Jackson Ward
For tour dates and updates, visit www.jacksonwardmusic.com
Follow the group on Twitter @JacksonWardBand
For more information, please contact: info@spectramusicgroup.com
Shayne Leighton Joins How To Be A Redhead's "Rock It Like A Redhead" National Tour
Since 2011, sisters, Adrienne and Stephanie Vendetti have been the faces of revolution behind redhead empowerment and beauty. Cofounders of How to be a Redhead, their mission is simple: How to be a Redhead® is empowering every redheaded woman to feel confident, to look amazing and to rock their beauty. Red hair is more than a color. It's a lifestyle! Since the launch of their organization, the Vendetti sisters have garnered national attention, having been featured on The Today Show, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Huffington Post, a recent page spread in November's Issue of Shape Magazine.. and many more.
In 2012, they were even named Brand Ambassadors for L'Oreal Paris! In 2015, the sisters will take their successful online brand on tour to core cities across the United States.They are calling this tour Rock It Like A Redhead, and now, they're partnering with one rockin' redhead who's poised to turn some (red)heads!
Shayne Leighton is a new glam rock artist on the scene, recently having been signed to The Spectra Music Group, the largest indie record label in the world. The natural redhead is an accomplished actress, bestselling fantasy author, and has major plans to take the rock and roll world by storm too, having just released her debut single Invincible in August, 2014. Like the Vendetti sisters, Shayne's message is also an empowering one. In early October 2014, Shayne also released a collaborative, antibullying music project called Remember, which features vocal powerhouses such as Wendy Moten, Kris Thomas, Karina Iglesias, Sarah Simmons, and even Quinton Aaron, star of The Blind Side.
Shayne Leighton and the Vendetti sisters are now officially teaming up for the 2015, Rock It Like A Redhead national tour. And just in time for the release of Shayne's debut rock EP, which will be released on the Spectra Music Group label. Shayne will appear on all stops of the tour, including Austin, Nashville, Chicago, Seattle, and New York City! Shayne, as well as the Vendetti sisters are available for interviews now! Let's have some fun and get ready to Rock it like a Redhead!
The official website for Rock It Like A Redhead may be found at http://www.rockitlikearedhead.com
The official website for How To Be A Redhead may be found at http://www.howtobearedhead.com
The official website for Shayne Leighton may be found at http://www.shayneleighton.com
The official website for The Spectra Music Group may be found at http://www.spectramusicgroup.com
Runaway ,The Debut Single For Spectra Music Group Recording Artist Joe Ness Now Available Worldwide
Joe Ness is a Brooklyn born rapper, whose catchy hooks and word play have garnered him fans from all around the world. Listen closely and you will be amazed at how the metaphors and analogies creep up on you. Having performed alongside hip-hop superstars like Biz Markie and Pusha T, Joe Ness is coming out strong, and his new single Runaway is sure to make an impact in the world of hip-hop.
Dropping 2 extremely successful mixtapes, and finishing up his Spectra Music Group debut album "Ellipsis" which will be dropping in 2015, it is no surprise that Joe Ness has been perched at the top of the Reverb Nation charts for hip-hop in Brooklyn.
The future of hip-hop has arrived, and his name is Joe Ness.
The official iTunes link to purchase Runaway by Joe Ness may be found here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/run-away-feat.-devvon-terrell/id920568263?i=920568378 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/run-away-feat.-devvon-terrell/id920568263?i=920568378)
Request Runaway by Joe Ness on your favorite local radio station today!!!
For updates follow Joe Ness on Twitter @JoeyMoreBucks
The official website for Joe Ness may be found at http://www.JoeNess.com
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For Joe Ness interviews contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
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Spectra Music Group Recording Artist Chris Trousdale Featured In The New Hit Film Dance-Off
Actor/Dancer and Spectra Music Group Recording Artist Chris Trousdale featured in the new hit film Dance-Off. The official release of Dance-Off on VOD everywhere is Tuesday October 7th, 2014.
Chris Trousdale is back in the spotlight again! A former member and heartthrob in the platinum selling boy band Dream Street, Chris is an accomplished singer/dancer and has appeared in numerous films and Disney television shows.
From playing himself in the indie hit film "The Biggest Fan", to the Disney series "Shake It Up", and now playing the Joshua in the new film Dance-Off, as well as recording his debut solo album for indie power label The Spectra Music Group, Chris Trousdale is making quite a comeback splash in the world of entertainment.
Dance-Off is being released on VOD everywhere on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014. A fun story centering around two cross-town rival dance teams that go head to head for the National Nationals Championship. Starring Shane Harper, Kathyrn McCormick, David Burtka and Finola Hughes, as well as an incredibly talented supporting cast, as well as the some of the best dancers in the world, Dance-Off is sure to please the "Step-Up", "So You Think You Can Dance" , "Center Stage", genre of fans.
The official website for Dance-Off may be found at http://www.dance-offthemovie.com
Follow Dance-Off on Twitter @DanceOffMovie
Follow Chris Trousdale on Twitter @OfficialCRT
For more information or interviews with Chris Trousdale contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
Jazz Saxophonist Rick Parma Releases New CD "Piece Of Heaven"
Rick Parma releases his new album "Piece of Heaven" on October 6, 2014. The album features the already popular song "Besame Caliente" and is currently gaining world wide radio airplay. Already having two albums under his belt "Just Getting Started" in 2005 and "The Cool Night Air" in 2009, Rick is primed and ready to make his latest album a great success.
A Chicago native, Rick combines the best of Jazz, RnB, Funk, and Latin to encompass not only different styles of music but his influences as well. The combination is simply a "Piece of Heaven."
Concert goers have said that Rick commands a room and keeps the attention of all that come out to see him perform. A true talent and gem is Rick Parma with a smooth style and a drive that is put in high gear to make each and every time on stage one to remember.
Check out a video of Rick Parma in concert:
The official iTunes link for "Piece of Heaven" is https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/piece-of-heaven/id920541708?&app=music
The official site for Rick Parma may be found at www.rickparma.com
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B Angie B To Perform Her New Hit Single "LOVE" At The 3rd Female Hip Hop Honor Awards 9/13/2014
90's superstar B Angie B will be performing her Spectra Music Group debut single release "LOVE" at the 3rd Female Hip Hop Honor Awards in Los Angeles, California on Saturday September 13th, 2014.
B Angie B, originally the powerhouse voice heard on many of the certified platinum hits of famed recording artist MC Hammer, began singing and honing her vocals in a local church in a small town of Mississippi prior to pursuing an R&B singing career in California that soon led to countless world concert tours. After collaborating with popular acts, like the female rap group Oaktown's 357, on chart topping hits like Juicy Gotcha Krazy, B Angie B's self-titled debut album was released, showcasing her soulful sound on smooth ballads like So Much Love, as well as her first Billboard chart single, the upbeat dance track, I Don't Want to Lose Your Love. The "Queen of Dance", as she was known by many, also debuted with MC Hammer on the movie soundtrack, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then later went on to record on yet another movie soundtrack, Class Act, upon which she was featured on the soundtrack's title track.
B Angie B left the music scene for a while to focus on raising her family in Atlanta, Georgia. Since her heart never left her calling, recently B Angie B began working on her upcoming album being released through the Spectra Music Group. Her upcoming album will be an international collaboration recorded in San Francisco, London and Stockholm, Sweden, where her fan base continues to grow larger with each single still ranging from the up-beat dance tracks she has come to be known for to the smooth ballads she has mastered equally with that soulful voice of hers, topped only by her timeless beauty.
3rd Female Hip-Hop Honor Awards Honoring Da Brat, Michel'le Oaktown 357,Sparky D and Charli Baltimore DON'T MISS THIS EVENT 3rd Time Around and its Getting BIGGER AND BIGGER!!
PERFORMANCES and Appearances By: The Husel aka Musiq Soulchild, Adina Howard, Oaktown 357, B Angie B, Total, Dutch Rebelle, Sparky D, Medusa, Young Lyric, (UK)Lady Leshurr, (UK)Bella Gotti, Gourdon Banks, Ravaugh, Joseline Hernandez, Stevie J., Jackie and Chantal Christie, Gregg and Summer Wayans, Tami Roman and many more.
The event will be a star-studded mega musical show with performances by the nominees, featured major label acts and appearances by film and fashion celebrities.
OUR HOST: This year's dynamic event will be hosted by in-demand Comedian Melanie Comarcho and the funny man Rodney Perry.
HONOREES: This year we will honor a few of the most dynamic women in hip-hop. Our first honoree Oaktown 3.5.7 was a female rap group formed by MC Hammer in 1989. They enjoyed success in the late 80s and early 90s. The ladies were well received by audiences due to the familiarity of them being Hammer's former dancers.
We will also Honor Charlie Baltimore with this year Unstoppable Woman Award. Charli Baltimore is a Grammy nominated emcee. Who has appeared on millions of records sold world wide. She has worked most notably with the Notorious B.I.G, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Ashanti, The Game, and countless others.
LOCATION: Warner Grand Theatre 478 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90731
The Warner Grand Theatre is a facility of the City of Los Angeles, operated by the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Buy "LOVE" by B Angie B on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-single/id910530147
For interview opportunities contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
UK Sensation KIN Joins The Spectra Music Group Releasing New Single "Home Sweet Home" October 14th
The Spectra Music Group is pleased to announce that UK Superstars KIN have joined forces to release their highly anticipated debut album, starting with their first single "Home Sweet Home" which will be available worldwide on October 14th, 2014.
KIN is made up of brothers Lynx and O'Slick, foster sister Emmie Jay and their childhood friend Melodee. Making Music since childhood, KIN was formed when Lynx decided to bring the families talents together after many years of jamming together for fun and realizing that together, with each other's support they were at their strongest.
Many industry people where surprised that the band had such strong movement on their own and without label backing. It was this success that has recently lead to major label interest and the band signing a worldwide record deal with American based label Spectra Music Group. It was before this signing that the band decided to re brand themselves based on their sibling relationship which is what sets them apart from the rest and are now KIN.
KIN wanted a name that involved everyone, not just themselves but of those who support them. As they came together from many different walks of life to form their own family unit, they wanted to invite the world to join them. KIN aren't keen on the concept of fans, as they feel that the word puts people on a pedestal. So they invite everyone to join them as one united movement #WeAreKin where anyone can be a part of and everyone is equal.
KIN is about making the most of life, supporting your Kin's and having fun with it. So whoever you are, wherever you're from, KIN invites you to join them on their journey and show the world that when you set your mind to it anything is possible with hard work and belief in yourself.
DJ's and Radio Programmers worldwide are excited about the new release "Home Sweet Home" by KIN, as they make incredible music and have such an amazing back story bringing them together as a super talented group.
The official site for KIN may be found at www.kinofficial.com
Follow KIN on twitter @kinofficialband
Join Team KIN by using #WeAreKin in social media postings
New Single "Love" by R&B Superstar B Angie B Now Available For Pre-Order on iTunes
R&B Superstar B Angie B is releasing her highly anticipated new single "LOVE" (One of the Greatest Romantic Songs Ever Recorded) and it is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order on iTunes with a worldwide release on September 9th, 2014 through The Spectra Music Group.
B Angie B, originally the powerhouse voice heard on many of the certified platinum hits of famed recording artist MC Hammer, began singing and honing her vocals in a local church in a small town of Mississippi prior to pursuing an R&B singing career in California that soon led to countless world concert tours.
After collaborating with popular acts, like the female rap group Oaktown's 357, on chart topping hits like Juicy Gotcha Krazy, B Angie B's self-titled debut album was released, showcasing her soulful sound on smooth ballads like So Much Love, as well as her first Billboard chart single, the upbeat dance track, I Don't Want to Lose Your Love. The "Queen of Dance", as she was known by many, also debuted with MC Hammer on the movie soundtrack, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then later went on to record on yet another movie soundtrack, Class Act, upon which she was featured on the soundtrack's title track.
B Angie B has recently been featured in HERS Magazine, the book Reflections of Style: A Philanthropic Glance at the Arts by Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds and is an honorary member of the philanthropic organization The Black Doll Affair.
Now B Angie B is BACK!!! The official iTunes link for "Love" by B Angie B is https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-single/id910530147
Request "Love" at your favorite radio station today.
The official site for B Angie B may be found at www.bangieb.com
Follow B Angie B on Twitter @BAngieB4real
Spectra Artist Jimi Jamison Dies
Jimi Jamison, the lead singer of Eighties rock bands Cobra and Survivor, passed away August 31 after suffering a heart attack. He was 63. Jamison's booking manager confirmed to that the former Survivor singer had died.
Jamison served as Survivor's lead singer from 1984 until 1988, proving the vocals for the band's hits like "The Moment of Truth" from The Karate Kid, "Is This Love," and "Burning Heart" from Rocky IV. As a solo artist, he recorded the track "I'm Always Here," which became the memorable theme song for the TV series Baywatch. Jamison had chart topping hits such as "The Search Is Over," "I Can't Hold Back," "High On You."
Jamison joined Survivor after their then-lead singer, David Bickler, was forced to leave the group after developing polyps on his vocal chords shortly after Survivor recorded their biggest hit, the Grammy-winning Rocky III cut "Eye of the Tiger." In 1984, following the dissolution of Cobra, Jamison stepped in as Survivor lead singer, recording three albums with the band, 1984'sVital Signs, 1986's When Seconds Count and 1988's Too Hot to Sleep. Survivor disbanded in 1989, but reformed in 1993 with Bickler back at the microphone. Jamison would eventually rejoin Survivor in 2000 for another six years.
In the Nineties, the band was mired in legal issues as Jamison toured under the Survivor moniker even though his former bandmates, who had reunited with Bickler, also performed as Survivor. This lead to lawsuits between the two groups, which weren't resolved until guitarist Frankie Sullivan assumed ownership of the Survivor name. The band eventually made amends and, in recent years, Survivor toured with both Jamison and Bickler.
At press time, neither Survivor's Twitter nor Facebook accounts had commented on Jamison's death. The band had performed in Morgan Hill, California on August 30. They were scheduled to begin another tour on September 12 in Parker, Colorado.
Evolove Teams Up With Spectra For New Album
Evolove inks deal with the Spectra Music Group to release upcoming new album "We Are The Warriors." Evolove is an American rock band that formed in Los Angeles, CA. The band's current members are Lucy Levinsohn (lead vocals), Billy Berman (bass), Dave Corsile (guitar), Colby Jensen (guitar) and Andrew Carroll (drums). Built on love, Evolove was the brainchild of Levinsohn and Berman.
Evolove has played top venues that include The House of Blues, The Roxy Theater, Whiskey A Go Go, and Viper Room. Attracting fans with their lively shows, listeners have resonated with their heartfelt, powerful lyrics. To date the band has released three studio albums with the fourth slated to be released in early 2015 entitled "We Are The Warriors."
Evolove's music has been featured in the hit ABC Family drama Pretty Little Liars which resulted in being featured on Hot Topic's "Shop 'Til You Drop Tour." A new single from their upcoming album "We Are The Warriors" will be released soon. Most recently Evolove was featured in Revolver Magazine in August 2014.
"Evolove is a great band that we anticipate will be making a serious impact in 2015. The band has sizzling vocals and high energy musicians." -Daniel "Witty" Whitman/SMG
Currently the band is working on tour dates for 2015 in support of their upcoming album on Spectra.
Follow Evolove on Twitter @Evolovetheband
Visit their website at www.evolovetheband.com for all the latest tour dates and information about their upcoming new album "We Are The Warriors."
Blues Guitarist Phil Gates Joins Spectra Roster
Phil Gates an american blues, soul, funk and rock guitarist joins the Spectra Music Group. Strumming the guitar and dazzling audiences for over three decades, this guitar virtuoso has landed a deal for a new record currently in the works. The upcoming album will be adding a mixture of Blues and Soul and those ingredients have made the upcoming record very highly anticipated.
Phil credits a diverse array of musicians as influences such as Santana, Hendrix, Al Di Meola, Rush and more.
Phil has also Produced "Urban Legacy" for Julia Jordan (daughter of guitar phenom Stanley Jordan), "The Blues According To Zaccariah" with Zac Harmon, "Too Much Car For The Road" for Toni Dodd, "Still Rockin'" with Drew Berlin for Charles Connor (original Drummer for Little Richard) and also with Drew Berlin, Co-Produced a CD for L.A. band "Them Howling Bones."
Phil is also the Director of Music for the James Marshall Hendrix Foundation working with the CEO Joe Rosignolo on the "Music For Life" program, and on building an online education platform for the foundation.
"I'm very excited to have signed on, and to have become a part of Spectra Music Group. I believe that the synergy here with Spectra is great, and I look forward to releasing my next record with them." - Phil Gates
Visit www.philgates.com for more information on tour dates and the latest news on his upcoming album.
Follow Phil on twitter @PhilGatesMusic
Indie Rocker Shayne Leighton Releases Spectra Music Group Debut Single "Invincible" Aug 12, 2014
Indie Glam Rock Superstar Shayne Leighton is about to take the music world by storm.
She has been toiling away on the production of her debut EP with the legendary Tony Bongiovi and his protégé, Rob Roy at Power Station Studios in South Florida. The EP is set to be released in early 2015 on the Spectra label, and will include songs written by Mark Vogel, who was the music director for the 90's hit show, "Full House". But it's the first single that Shayne hopes will really capture listeners' attention. "Invincible" is the debut single from the EP, and will be released worldwide on August 12th, 2014.
The song is a reworking of the Pat Benatar hit from the 80's, with a modern-day spin that the label hopes will dominate the rock and roll charts, similar to when The Ataris released their hit cover of "Boys of Summer", which was originally performed by Don Henley.
"Shayne is destined to become a notable in the industry. Her range and the power behind her vocals is a force to be reckoned with, and I believe she has all the tools needed to bring glam rock back into the mainstream.
She is someone who will get a young generation excited about Rock and Roll." - Rob Roy of Bongiovi
Acoustics Shayne Leighton is also the bestselling author of fantasy novel series, Of Light and " and has a stellar history in the indie film having written, produced, and starred in her own feature film when she was only 18, which debut in major movie theater chains all over South Florida.
The official itunes link to pre-order "Invincible" is:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/invincible-single/id903146919
Request "Invincible" at your favorite radio station today.
The Official Website for Shayne Leighton is www.shayneleighton.com
Follow Shayne Leighton on twitter @ShayneLeighton
The Official Website for the Spectra Music Group is www.spectramusicgroup.com
Follow Spectra Music Group on twitter @SpectraMusicInc For Interviews contact: info@spectramusicgroup.com
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New Single "Green Light" by R&B Superstars H-Town Now Available For Pre-Order on iTunes
H-Town, the biggest independent R&B Group in the world, is releasing their highly anticipated first single "Green Light" off their upcoming album "Child Support" and it is now available for pre-order on iTunes with a worldwide release on September 9th, 2014 through The Spectra Music Group.
In 1992 the evolution of Rhythm and Blues was altered significantly for the world of music connoisseurs' and millions of fans. H-Town, The Legendary Icons of R&B proudly debuted a sound synonymous with universal acclaim, skillfully rocketed several hit singles to chart topping success, humbly acquired the longevity of mass audience appeal and righteously maintained a powerful presence on the spectra of performance entertainment and have been firmly grounded in the spotlight for nearly two decades.
With talent and precise orchestration, H-Town has mastered the minds of music's adoring fans over and over again with their signature sound.
Real R&B is back with H-Town and the experience is felt with each and every performance as H-Town consistently fills arenas, concert venues, stadiums, nightclubs and otherwise sold out shows. Scores of eager screaming fans continue to show support mimicking each and every lyric and harmonizing each and every hook. The H-Town fan base is a movement that follows the melody of the members.
Spearheading the efforts of fine music, H-Town's single Knockin Da Boots is as popular today and maintains as a staple in music's repertoire. This song was featured on the debut album Fever for Da Flavor. Hit after hit produced Emotions, Thin Line Between Love & Hate, Natural Women, They Like It Slow and more. Overseas fans have popularized songs such as Julie Rain, of which happens to be a sobering account of spousal abuse.
To date and undeniably indisputable, H-Town is the biggest independent R&B group in the world. With sales of over 13 million albums sold worldwide, music accepted and loved in virtually every country and language, H-Town is BACK!!! Their new album "Child Support" will be released by The Spectra Music Group with a new single "Green Light" available for pre-order now, with a worldwide release September 9th, 2014.
"Green Light" was written by Shazam Conner, co-written by Richard Andrew and produced by Albie Dickson.
The official iTunes link for "Green Light" is https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/greenlight-single/id904...
The official site for H-Town may be found at www.htown4ever.com
Legends are Timeless – H-Town is Legendary.
R&B Superstar Lina Releases New Single "Your Love" Tuesday July 30th, 2014
The multi-talented and beautiful international singer/songwriter Lina is back with her brand new Spectra Music Group debut single "Your Love." Lina had her first success in 1998, when singer/actor Tyrese recorded one of her songs "Ain't Nothing Like A Jones" for his self-titled debut CD which went platinum.
Her songs have been recorded and placed on forthcoming albums, as well as in many feature films. Lina made her musical introduction in 2001 with her debut album, "Stranger on Earth."
The album was named the #1 R&B Album of the Year by Tower Records' Pulse Magazine and by CDNow.com, as well as being among the Top 10 R&B Albums of the Year by Billboard Magazine.
Lina has shared the stage with many legendary artists and acts such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Brian McKnight, Angie Stone, Omarion, Mario, Indie Arie and Chico DeBarge. Now Lina is back with her new single "Your Love", available July 30th, 2014. Look for her new album to be released by The Spectra Music Group in early 2015.
Request "Your Love" at your favorite radio station today. The Official Website for Lina is www.linasongs.com
Follow Lina on Twitter @OfficiallyLina
For Interviews contact: info@spectramusicgroup.com
Pop Star Chris Trousdale Inks Deal With The Spectra Music Group
American pop artist Chris Trousdale is a triple threat with dancing and acting chops that are as stand out as his vocals. He first got the performance bug when he starred in Broadway hits Les Miserables and The Sound of Music at the young age of 8 years old. His involvement with Broadway led him to joining the performance group The Broadway Kids.
After his time in Broadway Kids he went to join the platinum selling teen boy band Dream Street whose debut album went directly to #1 on the U.S. charts. Dream Street had a very successful run which included touring with artists such as Britney Spears and Aaron Carter as well as sold out headling tours across America.
Chris starred as the lead in the movie The Biggest Fan, which has gone to sell over 300,000 copies as well as airing on the Nickelodeon network worldwide gaining him an international fan base.
After 3 record breaking years, Dream Street parted ways leading to Chris pursuing a solo career. He teamed up with the Swedish pop group PLAY on a remake of "Im Gonna Make You Love Me," which was certified Gold in America. Another stand out collaboration would be his 2003 duet with Jive Records pop sensation Nikki Cleary on a remake of Grease hit "You're The One That I Want." In addition to multiple releases, which were added in heavy rotation on Radio Disney, Chris lent his vocals to collaborations with Jewel and musical legend Ray Charles.
On top of touring America, Chris found the time to get back in front of the camera for roles in both silver screen and small screen productions. He starred in the crime thriller Seducing Spirits which allowed him to reach a new audience and show a bit of edge he hadn't displayed in previous roles. Doing a complete 180 from Seducing Spirits, Chris was a guest star on the Disney Channel hit series Shake It Up where he showcased what a triple threat he really is. Chris recorded the song "I'm Not Too Young" for the shows soundtrack and performed it on the episode in which he starred along with some amazing choreography.
Now Chris Trousdale is working on his solo project and has teamed up with The Spectra Music Group(the largest indie record label in the world ) to release his much anticipated new music. With frequent appearances on Nickelodeon and The Disney Channel, fans are ecstatic about the new record cannot wait for his first single to be dropped early Fall 2014.
For updates follow @OfficialCRT on Twitter
The official site for The Spectra Music Group may be found at http://www.spectramusicgroup.com
Dave Tolliver Lights Up The Billboard Chart With New Hot Single "Home" at # 4
Spectra Music Group international artist Dave Tolliver, founding member of the platinum selling group Men At Large, has an incredible new single "Home" which debuted on The Billboard Magazine Hot Singles Chart at #4.
Dave Tolliver was discovered by legendary artist, writer, producer, Gerald Levert, and working with his partner these Cleveland Boys were soon transformed into Men At Large. The smash hit "So Alone" put them on the map. Dave toured the world earning platinum and gold albums, song of the year in 1993, and an Indie Music Award nomination for best video, from a project released in 1999.
The Cleveland native is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and producer having worked with some of music's greatest. Most notably The Levert Family, R. Kelly, Silk, the Family, Keith Sweat, Kenny Whitehead, Alphonso Hunter and many more.
Dubbed the Blaq Pavarotti for his size and incredible voice, Dave Tolliver is taking the music world by storm with his new single "Home". Music aficionados and radio programmers are going crazy for this incredible new hit, and the fans are extremely happy and excited about new music from the legendary Men At Large singer.
Spectra is now servicing radio stations with the new single "Home" worldwide. Call your local radio station and request it today!
The official website for Dave Tolliver may be found at www.davetolliver.com
For radio station interviews or to request a copy of "Home" for airplay on your station or show, please contact: info@spectramusicgroup.com
Matthew Modine Talks Full Metal Jacket Audiobook On The Today Show
Celebrities are the new rock stars of audiobooks. Just look at the big winners at last month's Audies, known as the Oscars of the audiobook industry: Billy Crystal and Pete Seeger, each of whom voiced their own publications. And they're not even the tip of the iceberg: Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Kristen Bell and dozens of other stars are lending their talents to audiobook readings.
"It's a combination of a couple of things," says Publishers Weekly editorial director Jim Milliot. "A lot more books are available by digital download, because they're cheaper to produce. They've got the knack of doing these at a much lower cost now, so in some ways it really is the golden age of audiobooks." Revenue for audiobooks has grown 12 percent since 2008, according to a recent IBIS World Study, making it a $1.6 billion industry, and the Audio Publishing Association reported that the number of published titles has nearly doubled in 2013. But using a celebrity to provide the voice lends the production an extra boost.
Matthew Modine has read other peoples' audiobooks before, but lately has been focusing on his own project: A reading of his collected diary entries from his time filming Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket." Initially he'd thought about getting another actor with a younger-sounding voice to tell the tale (Modine is 55; he was in his mid-20s when he made the movie). But the audiobook's producer, Adam Rackoff, convinced him otherwise.
"He thought it would be more compelling to the audience to have the person who wrote the diary bring those words to life," Modine recalls. "And, hopefully, a greater selling point." The audiobook is coming out through the Spectra Music Group.
For the complete article, please visit: http://www.today.com/books/now-hear-celebs-katy-perry-oprah-fuel-audiobook-golden-age-2D79831364
Jerrra Blues Releases New Single "Keeping Me High" on Tuesday June 24th, 2014
Russian born soul/hip-hop singer Jerrra Blues is making quite a splash with her debut single "Keeping Me High" being released through the Spectra Music Group on Tuesday June 24th, 2014.
Jerrra Blues is a true artist in every sense of the word. When she sings she emotes the feelings necessary for the listener to comprehend what she is singing about, feeling and thinking. An artist whose main goal is to make good quality music with a deep meaning that inspires people to discover the true beauty of things, Jerrra Blues is a refreshing new addition to the world of soul, hip-hop, funk, dubstep, trip-hop and drum and bass.
The video for her new single "Keeping Me High" is already a sensational youtube hit, and "Keeping Me High' can be downloaded on iTunes here https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/keeping-me-high-single/id886418296 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/keeping-me-high-single/id886418296)
and is available on all digital download sites worldwide on June 24th, 2014.
Request "Keeping Me High" on your favorite radio station today.
The official site for Jerrra Blues may be found at www.jerrrablues.com
For interviews with Jerrra Blues contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
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R&B Crooner Vin-Keatin Releases "Perfect" on Tuesday June 17th, 2014
With a smooth and soulful delivery emerging R&B crooner Vin-Keatin blesses listeners with amazing melodies reminiscent of greats like Donnie Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. Blending the old with the new Vin is creating his own brand of love making music.
Born and raised in The Bronx, Vin comes from humble upbringings where his love for Rhythm and Blues was cultivated at a very young age. He remembers staying up late nights listening and watching classic R&B Soul and Rock & Roll infomercials mimicking what he heard and saw. His mother would always tell Vin that the radio was always his best friend.
Now not only is radio his best friend, radio loves him. The new single is "perfect" gives a nostalgic feeling of the 90s as it comes in with smooth vocals and melodies. Keatin enters with a sultry sound as he croons about a woman being the "definition of loving," and the "picture of what a woman should be." As the hook arrives, the harmonies of his voice are effortlessly seamless and you can really hear the passion behind his lyrics. This song truly captures the essence of a woman's desire to know how important she is. A fantastic change to the music out today,and a new offering from and up and coming R&B Superstar.
His voice instills characteristics similar to Jesse Powell and Babyface. The soulful sound Keatin has brings back pure R&B recreated for today's music. Surely, there's no doubt the ladies will love him!
"Perfect' is available for download on itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/perfect-single/id885924282
and all digital download sites on Tuesday June 17th, 2014.
For updates follow Vin-Keatin on Twitter @VinKeatin
For Vin-Keatin interviews contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
H-Town Inks Deal and Joins The Spectra Music Group
H-Town, The biggest independent R&B Group in the world has joined the biggest independent record label in the world, The Spectra Music Group, to release their upcoming album "Child Support."
To date and undeniably indisputable, H-Town is the biggest independent R&B group in the world. With sales of over 13 million albums sold worldwide, music accepted and loved in virtually every country and language, H-Town is BACK!!! Their new album "Child Support" will be released by The Spectra Music Group with a new single coming soon.
The official site for H-Town may be found at http://www.htown4ever.com
Leon Inks Deal and Joins The Spectra Music Group
World renowned actor and musician Leon has just inked a recording contract with the Spectra Music Group. Leon leads the group, Leon & The Peoples, which has a signature style that combines Reggae and Soul and carves out a genre that is all of their own.
Leon passionately leads the band with his smooth, sultry vocals and heartfelt lyrics, while The Peoples feature top-notch musical talent from across the globe. The unique creation results in high energy live performances and a commitment to bringing their Reggae-Soul infused music to a worldwide audience.
Leon is no stranger to music on the silver screen having portrayed David Ruffin in the hit Mini-Series "The Temptations" based on the legendary Motown super group, "The Five Heartbeats" and as "Little Richard" in the authorized biopic both which were directed by Robert Townsend.
Leon has three movies set for release later this year and 2015. Leon has received an International Reggae and World Music Award nomination for the band's debut CD "The Road Less Traveled" which was the winner of Best International Artist at the Joe Higgs Reggae Awards and completed a 36 city US tour with reggae greats Beres Hammond and Marcia Griffiths titled the "For The Love Of It Tour" as well as frequent guest on Mr. Hammond's 2013 North American tour. Leon & The Peoples had the closing credit song on the 20th Century Fox film "Cover" in 2011 and have two songs on the soundtrack of up coming Lions Gate romantic comedy, "I Really Hate My Ex."
Founded in 1997, The Spectra Music Group is a widely successful international record label comprising of all genres of music from Rock to Pop, Soul to Hip Hop, Jazz, Country and more. Among Spectra's many acts are Lou Gramm, Fredro Starr, Paul Young, Adina Howard, cutting edge Jazz artists and some of the most sensational up and coming pop artists around. Leon now joins the elite of signed artists in the business and now with the relationship with the Spectra Music Group, all eyes are set on showcasing Leon's many talents in particular his newly recorded single off his upcoming album "Love Is A Beautiful Thing."
To kick off the signing to Spectra, Leon & The Peoples will be performing at the Aids Walk NY Concert in New York City's Central Park on May 18, 2014.
For more information about this great event, visit www.aidswalk.net
To find out more about Leon & The Peoples, visit their website at www.leonandthepeoples.net
For more information about the upcoming new single, please contact: info@spectramusicgroup.com
All media and personal booking requests, please contact: Sabrina Coleman at Pansophy PR
303.378.2218, sabrina@pansophyPR.com
Pre-Order Matthew Modine's Full Metal Jacket Diary Audiobook
In 1985, Stanley Kubrick encouraged a young actor named Matthew Modine to keep a journal and take photographs while playing the lead role of Pvt. Joker on the set of the Vietnam War film, Full Metal Jacket. In 2005, Modine published a limited edition book of his diary and photos which later became an interactive experience for the iPad. Now, with the Full Metal Jacket Diary Audiobook, fans can listen to Modine as he performs his diary with immersive sound effects and original music.
You'll be taken back in time nearly 30 years and get a first-hand account of what it was like to work with Kubrick for the two years it took to complete the film. The audiobook features five chapters – Private Life, Vietnam, Boot Camp, On Leave, and Boot Camp Redux – totaling nearly four hours of audio.
Narrated by Matthew Modine, enjoy this fantastic 4 disc set with over 4 hours of unbelievable stories and includes a collectors booklet and package. Pre-order your copy today of the Full Metal Jacket Diary Audiobook narrated by Matthew Modine. The physical and digital versions are available for pre-order in our store for purchase now. You may also pre-order them by using Paypal at the link below:
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Wow! That's Music
A new compilation is hitting stores on April 29, 2014. Spectra Music Group releases the first volume in a series of music compilations called "Wow! That's Music." The album features some of the hottest tracks hitting the airwaves today. All digital download stores will also be serviced with this compilation. You can also pre-order your copy at iTunes, Amazon and more.
Got a favorite song on the compilation disc? Contact your local radio station and request it today. For more information about future volumes in this series, please check back often for more updates.
Track Listing for Volume 1:
1. Adina Howard - Switch
2. Orlando Napier - Poitnless
3. Allan Rose - Alien
4. Sebastian Portillo - When In Love You Learn To Hate
5. Hold Fire - Emma Louise
6. Stephanie Todd - Battle
7. International Nova - Photogenic
8. Tidez - Tonight
9. Jefferson - You Are The Love
10. Skittish - Running Lights
Yewande Joins Spectra
Born with an unusual name eclipsed only by her talent, Yewande (ye-wan-day) has been recognized as one of the most sought after independent artists in the world. Now joining Monarchy Records, a Division of The Spectra Music Group, as the "First Lady of Alternative Soul", her genre-bending songs speak unapologetic truths about issues that many artists shy away from- poverty, war, race. Her powerhouse vocals hearken to the days of Tina Turner and Pat Benatar.
With the angst of Rock, a dash of Hip-hop and a whole lot of Soul, Yewande's second forthcoming album "Better" is like a carefully scored soundtrack that will leave you wanting more. Besides being an award winning singer, Yewande is a lecturer, honorary U.S. Cultural Ambassador and 2013 CNN Hero nominee. She was recently nominated for a 2014 "Community Award" from the InfluenceHer Awards for her global work using music to empower vulnerable youth (www.changerocksfoundation.com).
Fans can expect a new album released worldwide on Monarchy Records, a Division of the Spectra Music Group, later in 2014.
For more information, please contact info@spectramusicgroup.com
Tidez Releases Debut Single "Tonight" on April 22, 2014
Super Talent Tidez, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, is releasing his debut single "Tonight" on Monarchy Records, a Division of the Spectra Music Group, Tuesday April 22, 2014. With a unique sound unlike any R&B artists to date, Tidez is taking the music world by storm, and his debut single reflects the culmination of his past experiences in the music world. There is a good chance you will recognize Tidez from his past performances on American Idol, as aLos Angeles contestant for the Essence R&B Star Search sponsored by Essence & "Pebbles" Reid. (1 of 3 contestants out of 300 from the La area to move forward,) or his performance at the Los Angeles Sports Arena for Summer Explosion, hosted by Rocsi and Terrence of 106 & Park.
Tidez also performed at the World Renown Key Club along with 2 Chainz and worked with Duane "DaRock" Ramos - legendary producer from California on a project with Kevin Hart. Now all the work is paying off with the release of his first single "Tonight" with the full album "The Book of Life" being released this summer by The Spectra Music Group. "Tonight" will be available on iTunes (and worldwide digitally) on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014. Make sure to request it on your favorite radio station today.
Dave Tolliver "Home"
Dave Tolliver, founder and lead singer of platinum recording group Men at Large has just released his debut single "Home" with The Spectra Music Group. In 1992 Men At Large shocked the world with their self-titled debut. Theirfirst single "Use Me" became an instant radio hit inspiring B.E.T to use it for a station jingle. They would go on to release 4 more singles from the cd. "You Me", "Umm UmmGood", "Would You Like to Dance", and the R&B Classic " So Alone" which made Billboard Hot 100 list and was radio's #1 song of the year in 1993. Traveling the world with its other 90's cohorts (The Rude Boys, Shai (band), Silk (group), H-Town (band), Levert II, Next (group), etc.) they would leave each city with the reputation of being "Show Stoppers!"
Known in the music world as the "Blaq Pavarotti", the Cleveland native is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and producer having worked with some of music's greatest. Most notably The Levert Family, R. Kelly, Silk, the Family, Keith Sweat, Kenny Whitehead, Alphonso Hunter and many more. Bringing back the REAL in R&B, Dave Tolliver's new single is sure to win the support of radio programmers, Men At Large Fans and everyone who loves great music.
Dave Tolliver's latest single "Home" is available now on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and more.
Deborah Bonham Releases New Album "Spirit."
Deborah Bonham releases new album "Spirit" on Tuesday March 11, 2014.The crafty, stylish and incomparable artist and little sister of John Bonham of Led Zeppelin fame is set out on a course all of her own. Deborah is no stranger to the industry and her new album "Spirit" is one album that will stand apart from anything else.The spirit in the songs and music of Deborah Bonham draws on the hurt, pain, joy and anger that come with life for all of us. Negatives are decanted as positivity, from mistakes comes learning. From that spirit comes the determination to always push forward and celebrate life, sharing experiences with her audience. As she sings in the opening salvo from the album: "Pain is going away, it's gonna stop today. I'm gonna fly".
So there could be only one title for the new album: but Deborah also has soul. It's the soul that comes from her deep love and understanding of so many musical greats - Otis Redding, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Elkie Brooks, Lowell George and many more - all of whom are artists who surrounded themselves with great musicians who had that same 'feel' and so it is with Deborah's band. It's also their instinctive affinity with the words being sung and how they absorb her emotions; sometimes soft, sometimes fierce.
The last two years has seen Deborah performing in the UK, Europe & USA alongside and dueting with Paul Rodgers, Robert Plant and Nazareth's Dan McCafferty . She also performed alongside Ozzy Osbourne in the Czech Republic, where she returned for more shows and also appeared at the massive Harley Davidson festivals in France and Austria (100,000 people). During her career she has toured and performed with Van Halen, Alannah Myles, Tim Rose, Uli Jon Roth, Paul Weller, Humble Pie, Donovan, Lonnie Donegan, Jools Holland, Ann Peebles, Foreigner and FM. She's played festivals from Glastonbury to Donnington, Harley Davidson to Ripfest, twice at Fairport Convention's Cropredy Festival, and opened for Bad Co's 40th Anniversary shows in Illinois USA.
Deborah Bonham has recently released her catalog of albums to digital outlets around the world. Loyal Bonham fans that have been itching for her previous albums can now go to iTunes, Amazon and more to pick them up. The albums include "For You and The Moon," "Duchess," and "The Old Hyde."
A supporting tour is already in the works for the UK as well as the USA.
New Single by Allan Rose "Alien" Available March 11, 2014.
The new single by British singer Allan Rose is finally available for purchase Tuesday March 11, 2014. The singer had several singles that hit the market earlier in 2013 such as "Be Mine" and "Nobody" which were all very well received. The latest work entitled "Alien" is a cleverly crafted and catchy tune as it really shows how versatile this artist is in making a strong impact to commercial radio in not just the USA but around the world.
A new video is also available and is currently being serviced to music video outlets on television. Check out the link below to see the latest single "Alien."
Pick up the single Tuesday March 11 as it becomes available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and more.
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Rodney Parker McCleary Sr.
July 15, 1947-February 27, 2020
Rodney Parker McCleary, Sr. was born in Stockton, California to the late Homer and Ruby McCleary on July 15, 1947. He graduated from Manteca Union High School in 1965 and married his neighbor, the love of his life, Brenna, on December 22, 1967.
Rod is preceded in death by his wife Brenna of 51 wonderful years, parents, Homer and Ruby McCleary and his son, Rodney McCleary, Jr.
He is survived by his daughter Darci (Damon) Eisenga and grandchildren, Meagan (Cody), Gleason, Morgan (Tyler) Brown, Tyler (Ashley) McCleary, and Mekenna Eisenga and great- grandsons Parker McCleary, Ryder McCleary and Bennett Gleason. Oh, how he loved his children, grandchildren and those special three great-grandsons. He always enjoyed attending their activities and sporting events. In addition, Rod is survived by his siblings, Stacy McCleary (Danell) and Robin Meglan (Jim).
Some of Rod's cherished memories in life was when he won the first place award in high school from Cunningham-Raymus Builders for the house plans he drew. He so wanted to be an architect but joined the Navy instead. Another very fond memory was the year that Gary Noland (pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds) lived in Manteca. Gary was the pitcher and Rod was his catcher. Oh, what memories they had. While in the Navy he told all his buddies this story, so they all went to the Padres-Cincinnati game and low and behold, Gary yelled up to the stands "Hi Rod, How you doing?" All the sailors went crazy! They did not think that "little buddy" really knew or even was Gary's catcher at one time. Rod was a very sentimental man that enjoyed most everything and everybody.
After high school Rod attended San Joaquin Delta College for one semester, worked at Tracy Defense Depot, Sharpe Army Depot and then Manteca Golf Course. Oh how he loved the game of golf and was very good at it. In 1967, he enlisted in the Navy and the officers he served with always wanted him to play on their team but he had to say he was a college student (couldn't mention he was an enlisted man). After serving his four years, he came home to help support his mother and siblings and run the family business, McCleary Plastering, since his father was ill, from 1970-1993 when she closed the business.
He regained McCleary Plastering in 1994 after getting the license and was owner/operator until his retirement in 2004 after having his fourth back surgery. He was one of the best Plaster Contractors in the business. If anyone wanted to build their own home they would want Rod to be the plasterer. It might take him longer since he was a one man, one helper show, but it was well worth the wait. He took great pride in all that he undertook in life, a quality that is sometimes hard to find those days.
Rod enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing, camping taking cruises, playing cards, and going to the local high school sporting events. He belonged to McFall Grisham American Legion Post 249 where he was the Finance Officer for over 30 years. He worked hours every month on their books, keeping them in tip-top shape. He could give you up-to-date figures on anything at anytime. This was his pride and joy, especially after his retirement.
P.L. Fry and Son is honored to be serving the McCleary family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at P.L. Fry and Son, 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca at 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed by full military honors at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Manteca High School Athletics.
An online tribute is available for condolences to the family at www.plfryandson.com
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

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An external resume should be a document prepared How can the answer be improved? Is it Acceptable to List Clearance Level on a Resume? Clearance Q& A Listing your clearance level on your resume is perfectly okay, but its important to keep in mind that public networking sites are just that public. Type" Clearance" and type either" Yes" if you have security clearance or" NA" if you do not. Do not include the type or level of security clearance on your resume. Dec 21, 2010 On my last resume, I listed mine in the first paragraph entitled" Personal Profile and Qualifications Summary".
It was the last statement that simply said" Secret Security Clearance Holder". It makes sense, right? You want to find a job and know that your security clearance can help you. Why would this be a problem? The issue comes from the fact that you are letting the world know that you have a Top Secret security clearance, because anyone can find your resume on those job sites.
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The home has interior partitions made up of walls. The rooms formed by the partition are further divided using movable or immovable dividers. This usually changes the setup of the space into different usable areas. The use of any area depends on the type of room. It is important to use room dividers that can stand alone without tipping over. They can be made of different heights and from various materials to suit the desires of the home owner. A home owner can sub divide partial areas in the house.
Interior room dividers can be placed at the entrance lobby. This is usually when a sunken room like a lounge is planned next to the entrance. They also add value to a home if they are permanent fixtures like short feature walls, glass block walls or aluminum shutters. Apart from value addition, interior aesthetics are also enhanced within the home. Dry walls using gypsum boards can be authenticated to provide division. These can be entertainment racks for television and music systems within a room space.
The fixing of the interior divider starts with planning a room. These is by knowing the place to locate a television point or socket or eating place. Some homes have the same level dinning and lounge floors. Once the room is setup, a plan is done on the use of the room. The breakfast, sitting, dinner or watching space. The television area is divided using an entertainment rack. It is made to be eight feet wide and seven feet high. This is made of medium density fiber board. It has covered back facing the dining area and with shelving.
A children's space can be created using a glass panel on aluminum frames. This divides the main family room into two. the height of the glass panel is floor to ceiling. due to constants of space for door swings, the shutters are made to slide. The reason for taking the height to the ceiling is due to sound when children are playing games. A space of six by six feet is created next to two walls. The frames are screwed to the walls, floor and ceiling. Thick glass is used as a wall. It may decorative, tinted or frosted glass for additional aesthetics and privacy.


A missing link between the evolution of our planet, its formation of water and how life evolved in it has, after decades of mystery, been solved, and it's all down to one very, very small microbe.
When it comes to how life evolved in oceans, there has been a number of known facts, with scientific understanding saying that the Earth's oceans only became oxygenated 800m years ago when two-thirds of these oceans were colonised by the microorganism phytoplankton.
The sheer number of these microorganisms helped fill oceans with the oxygen necessary to spur on the life that has led to almost all animals living on Earth today, but it was not the first microorganism to produce oxygen.
Herein lied the mystery for scientists, who could not figure out why a more ancient microorganism known as cyanobacteria that existed 2,700m years ago that produced oxygen through photosynthesis did not lead to the creation of life on a grander scale?
Led by Dr Patricia Sánchez-Baracaldo from the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol, a team of researchers says the answer lies in cyanobacteria's affinity with being a landlubber, or at least a near-land-lubber.
Publishing the findings in Scientific Reports, the team traced back the origins of the cyanobacteria to developing first in freshwater habitats like rivers, lakes and coastal inlets for millions of years, before moving into oceans where they only then began to thrive.
"By producing oxygen in vast quantities," Dr Sánchez-Baracaldo said, "these cyanobacteria enabled the development of complex life in our oceans. These biological events are linked – they help explain why it took so long for complex life to evolve on our planet. Cyanobacteria needed to colonise the oceans first.


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Instagram's new shopping tab makes impulse buys even more tempting
Facebook just made it way easier to spend your money on Instagram.
By Rachel Kraus May 20, 2020
On Tuesday, Facebook, which owns Instagram, announced that it launched Facebook Shops. They're online shops that live directly on Facebook and Instagram. A limited number of shops are now live, with the product rolling out more widely soon.
When you come across a brand or product you like in the app, you can enter the store's "online shop" to browse all of its wares. The stores have customization options so businesses can create the branded look and feel that they want. And if the brand has enabled checkout, you can pay for your item right through Facebook or Instagram.
SEE ALSO: How to clear your Instagram search history
Click-happy consumers will also be able to view product collections and other shopping content in the Instagram Shop portal. Facebook plans to put a new "Shopping" tab in the navigation bar at the bottom of the app.
Facebook is positioning the move as a way to help small businesses that are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. That may be true, but it also serves as a way to keep businesses and shoppers in the Facebook ecosystem for longer, keeping eyeballs and ad dollars right where Mark Zuckerberg wants them.
Chat integrations also play a big role in the product rollout. From Facebook Shops, customers can message businesses through Messenger, Instagram DMs, or Facebook-owned WhatsApp. The ability to buy stuff directly in a chat is coming soon.
Another announcement concerned live videos, which have been popping off in the coronavirus era. When businesses initiate a livestream, they'll be able to select a shop or product that they can link to within the live video. An icon with a link to the product or shop will stay on the screen throughout the stream.
Shopping online is one of the few joys still afforded to us in coronavirus times. Whether anyone will have any money to actually buy things as this pandemic stretches on is another story.
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Marni Barton, left, head athletic trainer for Glenwood Springs High School, and Cody Derby in the athletic training room at GSHS where Derby's passion began to grow. The 2012 graduate and Glenwood native is set to become a minor league assistant athletic trainer for the Detroit Tigers.
The new year brings a major change for a Glenwood Springs native. In January, Cody Derby, a 2012 Glenwood Springs High School graduate, begins working for the Detroit Tigers as the baseball franchise's minor league assistant athletic trainer.
Derby's pursuit of athletic training began in high school, when he was advised to end his football career during his sophomore year after a string of concussions. At the time, Derby was a three-sport athlete, playing basketball, baseball and football. When he couldn't play football anymore, he stayed involved in the football program by accepting an offer from the GSHS Head Certified Athletic Trainer Marni Barton.
Although Derby already had some interest in an athletic training career, his experiences during his junior and senior years drove home his decision to pursue his passion in helping athletes.
After graduating from high school, Derby continued his education in Kansas at Ottawa University, where he played baseball.
After his first season on the team, Derby decided to change his target.
Derby transferred to Kansas State University his sophomore year to continue his major in athletic training and minor in kinesiology. At the university, Derby had opportunities to work with players from football, baseball, cheer and women's rowing, but he continued to find his passion on a baseball diamond.
Soon after, Derby landed an internship working with the Atlanta Braves.
After interning during spring training and the summer of his senior year, Derby graduated in 2016 and decided on graduate school. He attended Missouri Western, working with the volleyball and baseball teams while getting his master's degree.
The Braves referred Derby to the Detroit Tigers shortly after his internship. He interviewed with the Tigers, as well as the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Derby's passion for his profession continues to grow.
GSHS varsity basketball Head Coach Cory Hitchcock coached Derby during his junior and senior years of high school. He says that athletic training serves as an important part of high school, college and professional sports teams.
From his first years in athletic training, Derby showed promise in the profession.
Derby hopes to continue his experience in the athletic training field and work his way up to the major leagues.


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Home Law & Order Somaliland Wary of Terrorists Turning Las Anod Into an Operations Launching Haven
Somaliland Wary of Terrorists Turning Las Anod Into an Operations Launching Haven
The government of the Republic of Somaliland, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, is aware that external elements and terrorists wish to turn Las Anod into a safe haven from which to launch destabilization operations detrimental to regional security.
"The government of Somaliland is determined to prevent extremist groups from establishing a haven for terrorists aiming to incite violence in the Las Anod community," the statement, addressed to the international community said.
"This is not the first time external extremists groups have organized and attempted to destabilize the Las Anod town of the Somaliland Republic and, by extension, the region. In different instances, the agitators have used extremists as tools to spread misinformation and propaganda that incite violence in the Las Anod town," the statement added.
"The government of Somaliland reiterates its commitment to cooperate with the international community to maintain peace and security in the Horn of Africa region," it said.
The government statement further pointed out that the violent protests that erupted in the provincial capital Somaliland's Sool region on a day voter registration was supposed to begin in the region aimed to derail the country's maturing democracy and its election process.
"The timing of the most recent assassination coincides with Somaliland's ongoing voter registration process in parts of the Sool region as the incitements exploited public mourning in Las Anod. Such malicious intentions had intended to discredit the progress that the Somaliland government has made over the years in the consolidation of peace and security," the MFA statement underlines.
"The Republic of Somaliland is capable and committed to resolving its internal affairs, as we have done for decades, keeping our peace and democracy alive," the statement emphasized.
Somaliland, it said, viewed the peaceful settlement of the Las Anod as a top priority as the well being of the city's residents hinged on it.
The government of Somaliland immediately withdrew from the town troops it brought in to quell the violent protests that claimed not only the lives of several civilians but those of members of the army, too.
The government also allowed in elders of the community, some of whom avowed opponents to Somaliland statehood for the past 30 years to show its readiness to continue rebuilding the region that it started the last few years following its takeover of the region from Puntland of Somalia.
The unfortunate fatalities started an avalanche of overstatements and exaggerations that puffed up the fallen number to 20 and above with international media outlets such as Reuters, the BBC and the VOA inadvertently falling for the detractors' orchestrated propaganda machine.
An estimated 40 prominent members of the Las Anod community have fallen under the gun of unknown assailants in targeted assassinations since 2009. Twenty-four of them were directly linked to the government of Somaliland some of whom being leading members of the opposition parties. Thirty-two suspects have been apprehended in connection to the killings some of whom found guilty and convicted with reasonable evidences.
A sizeable delegation comprising government ministers and members of the parliament are currently in the city conferring with elders in order to find lasting solutions to both the disturbing assassinations and the violent protests they engender.
The government believes that if citizens do not cooperate with security agencies to ferret out assailants as in other parts of Somaliland, it would be hard for the city or its residents to enjoy a sustainable degree of the peace and tranquility envisaged.
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Q: Does every hyperbolic curve over a finite field have an etale cover with a real Frobenius eigenvalue? More precisely:  let X/F_q be a smooth projective algebraic curve of genus at least 2.  Does there always exist a curve Y/F_{q^d} with a finite etale projection Y -> X, such that one of the Frobenius eigenvalues on H^1(Y,Z_ell) is q^{d/2}?
I mentioned this on my blog about three weeks BMO, but this seems a much better venue.  The question is motivated by some (analogous, I think?) conjectures in topology; see the blog post for more about the motivation, and what (little) I know about the question.

A: Hi Jordan,
I have a guess on how to go looking for it,  although the process touches on matters I know little about.
First, let's fix one power $d$, so that  the Frobenius action will have eigenvalues of a fixed size. This enables us to compute mod $l$ for large $l$. Then, we should be able to look for an $l$-adic local system $V$ instead of a curve, say of rank $n$. This is because we can reduce $V$ mod $l$ (as usual, by way of compactness of the fundamental group $\pi_1$) to get a sheaf $V_l$. But then, the kernel of the corresponding mod $l$ $\pi_1$-representation will give a curve $f:Y \rightarrow X$. Since $V_l$ trivializes over $Y$, there is an exact sequence
$0 \rightarrow V_l \rightarrow f_*((Z/l)^n) \rightarrow M \rightarrow 0,$
with $M$ just defined as the quotient, so the $q^{d/2}$ part of $H^1(\bar{X}, V_l)$ should inject into $H^1(\bar{Y}, (Z/l)^n)$, giving you what you want.
I admit that several parts of the argument are sloppily written. It seems to me plausible to fix it all up to be rigorous.
Now, where does one get $V$ having $q^{d/2}$ inside $H^1(\bar{X}, V)$? It suffices to have $q^{-d/2}$ as a zero of the $L$-function $L(X,V, t)$.  So we go searching for a rank $n$ unramified automorphic form for $K(X)$ whose $L$-function has the right property. This is where my shaky expertise starts to fail, but I've always had the impression that constructing automorphic forms over function fields was a rather accessible combinatorial matter. Perhaps real experts can now comment on whether this is at all plausible.

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Baauer's journey from college beatmaker to hip-hop boss
Via Philadelphia, Tokyo, the Middle East and Glasgow, the musician explains how M.I.A. and tribal chanting influenced his explosive debut album
In January this year, Baauer announced his debut album Aa with a live performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Rapper Leikeli47, looking masked and militant, takes the mic while the song's synthesized horns and ratatat snares blare over the system. Baauer himself, however, sits on a couch on the side, playing the song off his laptop. "I don't wanna put up some setup where it looks like I'm performing it live, because I've never performed it live," explains Baauer, the alias of 26-year-old Harry Rodriguez, over the phone from New York City.
Rodriguez's career took off following the unlikely viral success of his single "Harlem Shake" back in 2012. Since then he's been travelling the world with his laptop, recording sounds, meeting collaborators like M.I.A., Future, and Korean rap star G-Dragon, collecting the material that would eventually make up Aa. The album's artwork depicts Rodriguez's journey from would-be novelty hitmaker to the artist he is today: a tree grows from an upturned motorcycle helmet (a helmet that resembles the one that appeared in the original "Harlem Shake" meme) as digital artefacts spring out of it.
Baauer is the focus of Dazed's new documentary, which follows him around a wintry New York City, behind the scenes of his Colbert performance, and into a studio session fuelled by psychedelics. Watch it below and learn more of Baauer's process behind Aa in our Q&A.
What does the album artwork represent to you?
Baauer: The album is like a collage of sounds, all pulled from different kinds of places. We came up with [the image of] this totem that's also a collage of stuff.
The tree is rising from an upturned motorcycle helmet, which seems like a conscious reference to the "Harlem Shake" videos.
Baauer: That was the artist Jonathan (Zawada)'s idea. That wasn't intentional on my end. At first I thought back to the "Harlem Shake" video, which always had a helmet involved. I thought that was pretty cool – that maybe it could be a reference to that.
How did your clear your head, artistically, after the success of the song?
Baauer: The whole thing was crazy. It definitely took a good chunk of time to just stop thinking and to start making stuff. It's hard to pinpoint one thing (that helped), but definitely just little steps — learning new production techniques, or someone showing me some new music. I thought a lot about what to do (next), but overall I'm thankful for the moves I made.
Did you ever worry you might make the wrong move?
Baauer: I had the option to. I would've had to work towards it – it wasn't gonna happen by mistake, if that makes sense. I would have actively had to do (the wrong) thing.
Tell me about of the places you travelled to when recording the album.
Baauer: I did this Red Bull thing (where I travelled the world recording sounds). I went to the UAE and Tokyo. That's where I got most of the sounds I'm using. I also just travelled for shows and tours and stuff – all over.
Where was particularly inspiring?
Baauer: Going to Japan and the Middle East was big, just (being able to) grab those sounds myself and see where they came from, and meet the people who played the instruments. The guys in the UAE do this chanting thing – they're in a tribe and they have a traditional chant they do in the mountains. So it all sounds huge, because it reverberates in the mountains. Just watching them do that was insane. When we were planning this Red Bull piece, it was one of the ideas that came up right away. Somebody found a video of these guys performing this chant on YouTube and we were like, "We've gotta do it." They were the inspiration to go to the UAE in the first place.
Did the recording work its way onto the album?
Baauer: The chanting is on there. A lot of them are in there, but maybe just in the background to add to the vibe.
What do you use them for?
Baauer: Everything – even if it means changing something into something completely different, so like turning a bell into a kickdrum or whatever. I'm just trying to use as many samples as possible. Ideally, it would be all samples that I just manipulate in different ways.
Tell us about working with M.I.A. – she's a huge influence, right?
Baauer: Definitely. I got to actually be in the studio with her and work on it, one-on-one. She really is one of my biggest inspirations. It was so cool being able to work with her – and she's so cool! I started showing her demos and seeing what she was into, (and) she was giving me ideas about sounds, like, 'Put in a tiger sound'.
In the documentary there's a clip of you preparing for your Colbert appearance. How did you come up with the concept for that?
Baauer: (We were) just thinking about the best way to do an electronic song on a late night show. We just thought, "Let's just be totally honest and do this on a laptop." I don't wanna put up some setup where it looks like I'm performing it live, because I've never performed it live. I was lucky enough to have Leikeli 47 there to actually perform the song – and kill it.
Did you have any other rejected ideas?
Baauer: Oh yeah, a bunch. I thought of some crazy shit. I was thinking maybe I'd be on a wire, like in a play when someone flies – like Peter Pan. It was all gonna get fucked up, and I'd be swinging around, smashing stuff on the set. It definitely got nixed at the idea phase.
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When I was a kid we would sometimes go to AstroWorld, a now-defunct theme park in Houston. Some of my friends were partial to the Alpine Sleigh Ride (which I did enjoy on some of those southeast Texas days where the temperature and the humidity are both somewhere around 10,000). Others went straight for the Bamboo Shoot, especially if there was someone in the crowd who didn't know that the person who sits in front always gets soaked.
I was willing to go along with these wimps for a while, but before long I was impatient to climb aboard the Texas Rattler, and later, Greased Lightnin' – once called the greatest roller coaster in the world. I loved everything about roller coasters – the dread that came with the click, click, click of the chain hill as you go up the first rise; that moment of liminal space when you're not going up anymore but you haven't yet started going down; the thrill of going 70 miles an hour down a 60 degree slope into a banking turn that becomes a full loop before you can catch your breath … and then it's over, as you stumble in exhilaration to the back of the line to do it all over again.
I haven't had the opportunity to ride a roller coaster in a decade or so, but it seems like lately I'm surrounded by people who are on emotional roller coasters: Clients who think they're on the path to reconciliation only to learn of an ongoing affair; dear friends whose children are having life-threatening physical and mental health issues; colleagues being betrayed by trusted co-workers. It's difficult to watch as their emotions careen from dark despair, through some double loops, to elation, then plummet to depths that seem to have no stopping point – all based on snippets of information that trickle into their world about things over which they have absolutely no control.
I was unprepared for life's roller coaster with my own child, and because I never, ever want to be there again, I mined that event for everything I thought The Universe might be trying to teach me.
I learned that experiencing both highs and lows are equally important, and neither is reality. Reality is the platform from which you embark on your journey and to which you return when all the drama has ended – your place of spiritual poise or stasis. It's where you live when things are not in crisis, and it informs how you perceive, interact with, and move through the world – in short, it defines your experience. I guess this place of repose is what some people would call your personality or prevailing world view. I like to think of it as my operating system – the thing that keeps everything running and from which all other programs are sourced.
I learned that if I start my roller coaster ride from a platform of chaos and fear, the ride will only make it worse. If I start the ride from a place of arrogance and perceived control, I just have that much farther to fall, and the process of falling might destroy me. But if I start my journey from a place of acceptance – the knowledge that the lows are temporary and so are the highs – I can have a completely different experience. Lows become rich times to absorb and appreciate all of the love and support I have from those around me; highs are opportunities for gratitude and giving back to others who are not as fortunate as I in that moment.
I learned that you can select the operating system you use. There are lots of fine operating systems to choose from, but if you don't consciously choose, you will be stuck with the operating system that was installed at the factory, and that one is based on the limited amount of information available to you while you were becoming the person you are today. Much of that data is probably outdated, at best, and will leave you ill-equipped to take the next roller coaster ride that's waiting for you right around the corner.
My roller coaster rides have caused me to upgrade my operating system, and I have settled on Joy. Joy combines all of the best features of Gratitude and Playfulness and is still agile enough to afford me a full range of emotions. Joy recognizes that there is no upper limit to how great things can be, while keeping me grounded and present. Joy allows me to be the one who yells, "BRING IT ON!" when faced with a challenge, and "WAHOO!" when an opportunity presents itself. Joy promises, when I get good enough at it, to allow me to be a solid, sturdy, centered me no matter what is going on in my world – and that's so much better than AstroWorld it makes me laugh.
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