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Teen Sensation POPLYFE Releases New Single, "The World Is My Dancefloor" on iTunes
Click Here to Listen to "The World Is My Dancefloor"!
Los Angeles, CA - On January 20th, 2012 America’s Got Talent teen sensation POPLYFE released its first single on iTunes. The hit teen anthem entitled, The World Is My Dancefloor” was produced by Trevor Lawrence Jr, world renowned touring drummer and multi-platinum record producer / songwriter. The single was released in response to the demand from their fans after they made it to the top of AGT’s 2011 competition series. Click here to hear the single! To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Nickelodeon Premieres New Comedy Series "How to Rock," Starring Cymphonique Miller
First-Ever Nick Series to Debut on iTunes and Nick.com Prior to Network Premiere
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The battle of the bands is on as Nickelodeon premieres its brand-new live-action comedy series, How to Rock (http://www.nick.com/shows/how-to-rock) on Saturday, Feb. 4 with back-to-back episodes airing at 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The series, featuring original music performed by Cymphonique Miller (http://www.nick.com/celebrity/cymphonique-miller.html), centers on Kacey Simon, a talented teenager who takes her rhythmic pop band to new heights as their lead singer, while navigating the shark-infested social waters of high school. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Emerging R&B and Pop Singer Zhavea is Building New Momentum
Up-and-Coming R&B and Pop Sensation Zhavea Reaching Out to Fans More than Ever as 2011 Closes, New Year Begins
Songstress Zhavea performed at the Nokia Theater with chorus on stage with Stevie Wonder at the Stevie Wonder's 16th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert on December 17, 2011. Concert starred Stevie Wonder and Hosted by Steve Harvey With Special Guests - Drake, Justin Bieber, Michael McDonald and more!
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 12, 2012
Emerging R&B and Pop singer Zhavea is building new momentum in anticipation of her forthcoming album as she debuted a new single “Bring it Back" in November and is scheduled to attend charitable events this month. Zhavea’s recent string of performances and appearances is helping her gear up for a strong start to 2012. “Bring it Back” written by Yoftahe Zewdu and produced by JNAT beats is the third single by Zhavea released ahead of her upcoming album and can be heard on YouTube. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
2011 Thelonious Monk Competition Winner Kris Bowers Makes His Hometown Headlining Debut At Catalina’s Bar & Grill in Southern Cal.
Kris Bowers definitely qualifies as one of the brightest young jazz players to emerge in recent years. Just 22 and in his second year of a Master's program at Julliard, he's a native Angelino who just won the prestigious Thelonious Monk piano competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Teen Pop Sensation Ayla Stackhouse Releases New Explosive Single “Ear Candy”
“Ayla is an incredible talent,” Winfrey Said. “Musically, she’s amazing because she can do anything, for any age listening audience. There is no age limit for what she’s got. I’m incredibly happy to have been the one to give Ayla her start in California. She’s not only talented, but one of the sweetest kids you’ll ever meet.” To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
"Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album - Vol. 2" Coming Nov. 15th, 2011
GLEE: THE MUSIC, THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM VOLUME 2 FEATURES TEN HOLIDAY CLASSICS AND TWO NEW ORIGINAL TRACKS
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Records -- Just in time for the holidays, Glee brings joy to the world with the release of Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2, available Tuesday, November 15, 2011. The Glee holiday cheer is spread with the cast's own festive renditions of such Christmas staples as "Little Drummer Boy," "Let It Snow" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You." To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
2011 American Idol Semi Finalist Kendra Chantelle to Release Debut Album
2011 American Idol Semi Finalist Kendra Chantelle to Release Debut Album
2011 American Idol Semi Finalist Kendra Chantelle to Release Debut Album
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2011
/PRNewswire/ -- After finishing as one of the top female contestants
for American Idol 2011, singing sensation Kendra Chantelle is about to
put her original music out to the rest of the country. Having recently
spent time in the studio with producers Elvis "Blacelvis" Williams
(Beyonce, Ludacris, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Fergie, Jamie Foxx) and Grammy Award winning producer Harold Lilly (Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia) at Upstairs Studios in Atlanta, GA, Kendra will be releasing her debut album "Unthinkable" November 7, 2011.
"This recording process has been so comfortable and almost effortless," states Kendra about the recording process. To continue, please click "MORE"!!<< MORE >>
Breath of Life Records presents.... Shelea!
Shelѐa Melody Frazier, composer, producer, arranger, musician and vocalist is a recent arrival on the music scene. Yet, her music has been circulating and causing quite a buzz in the music industry.
When Shelѐa was born, her parents realized that she was destined to do something big in music. This strong impression prompted her father to give her the middle name of Melody. Shelѐa began piano lessons at the age 7. By the time she was 14, she was playing in church services. She later attended the esteemed Oakwood College, where other luminaries such as Take 6 and Brian McKnight have studied. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in piano, she returned to the Los Angeles area to further develop her music skills.
During a recording session, Shelѐa caught the attention of fellow alumnus, Brian McKnight. He introduced her to Damon Thomas and Harvey Mason Jr. of the Underdogs. This meeting led to collaborative songwriting on numerous projects. Shortly thereafter, she met Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and subsequently became a songwriter/background vocalist for their production company, Flyte Time. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
TREY SONGZ Introduces 'Rocawear Evolution' | New Fragrance For Men
Grammy-nominee TREY SONGZ is the face of this BOLD new fragrance for men
New York, NY, October 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — ROCAWEAR, the leading global lifestyle brand, is changing-up the fragrance game with a new bold and unapologetic scent for men, ROCAWEAR EVOLUTION.
Created in partnership with Elizabeth Arden, the new fragrance is sexy, magnetic, and addictive, embodying the swagger and sophistication of hip-hop culture and assured masculinity.
For the man who believes that forward is the only movement there is, ROCAWEAR EVOLUTION is about doing what has not been done before. It’s about being confident in yourself and the mark you will leave on the world. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
R&B Teen Queen JacQui S Releases 2 New Singles on Oct. 26th, 2011
R&B Teen Queen JacQui S Readies for Her Reign
ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Becoming the next teen sensation is hard work, but Tampa-based rising R&B bombshell JacQui S of Faze 2 Productions is up for the challenge. Her two new singles "Be Happy" and "Number 1" will be available on CD Baby, Amazon and Rhapsody on October 26, 2011. Snippets and more can be found on her website http://jacquismusic.com. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Justin Bieber To Release 1st Christmas Album, "Under The Mistletoe" on Nov. 1st, 2011
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global phenomenon Justin Bieber begins his third year on the world stage with the November 1st release of his first Christmas album UNDER THE MISTLETOE. The album is a seasonal mix of traditional Christmas standards and newly penned holiday music largely co-written by Justin Bieber. UNDER THE MISTLETOE will be available both as a standard and as a deluxe CD + DVD edition. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Pop/R&B Singer Manika's "Just Can't Let You Go" is Making
Manika (pronounced Ma-NEE-ka), whose mixed heritage includes Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian and Spanish is recording with A-list songwriters/producers for her full-length debut, including Tearce & Francci (Keyshia Cole, Patti LaBelle, Jo Jo), Qura Rankin and Evan Bogart (Beyonce, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Jennifer Lopez). Manika was also the only female artist this summer on the Shop Til You Rock tour sponsored by Pepsi and Gamestop. Shop Til You Rock is a music-inspired back to school mall tour, and is the same tour Demi Lovato was on last summer.
Manika was discovered by the late great Frank DiLeo (Michael Jackson's long-time manager) and revered-music coach CeCe Sammy of UK's Pop Idol. Her single, “Just Can’t Let You Go” has been added to over 37 stations nationwide (format – Top 40), and the official video was directed by Travis Payne, Michael Jackson's "This Is It" choreographer and associate producer of the film.
Jennifer Lopez & Nuyorican Productions Announce New Youth Digital Series
AOL & Cambio to Distribute Premiere Digital Series Featuring Young Adult & Teen Entertainment
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Lopez, her company Nuyorican Productions and Believe Entertainment Group announce plans to launch a new digital video series entitled "Tiger Beat Entertainment," an all-new entertainment news and lifestyle show for teens and young adults. The series will be distributed through and in partnership with AOL and the teen and young adult platform Cambio and will be produced at Cambio's Hollywood studio. Believe Entertainment Group is a New York-based digital entertainment company. Nuyorican Productions is a television, film and digital production company founded by Jennifer Lopez and Simon Fields. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Pop/R&B Star Zhavea Builds Anticipation for New Album...
Emerging Pop Star Zhavea Dazzles With Conga Room Performance, Builds Anticipation for New Album
Up-and-coming R&B/Pop Artist Zhavea makes her rounds at entertainment events promoting her latest singles and forthcoming debut album.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2011
Fresh off the heels of her red carpet appearances at the 2011 BMI Urban Awards and an In Touch Weekly VMA after party, R&B/Pop Artist Zhavea took to the stage at the iconic Conga Room in Los Angeles on Sept. 19 to promote her forthcoming album. Her attendances included the 2011 Annual Malibu Music Awards and Festival on Sept. 24. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Introducing Nia Imani....| WATCH NEW MUSIC VIDEO! "Dance With Me"
Thirteen year old Atlanta native Nia Imani has been singing nonstop since she could talk, and taught herself how to play the keyboard. At 6 she entered herself into a school talent show, and wowed the crowd with Alicia Keys “Falling”. She became known around Atlanta as the little girl with the big voice, winning contests and captivating audiences with songs like Jill Scott’s “Golden” and Jennifer Holiday’s “And I Am Telling You’” at venues around the city. Nia Imani is a gifted vocalist, with range, power, depth, and feeling beyond her years.
Nia Imani has performed in Madison Square Garden, SESAC Atlanta’s Artist Showcase, and at Ashford and Simpson’s Sugar Bar in New York, accompanied by Grammy nominated songwriter and artist Valerie Simpson. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>