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Bairu, International Woman of Mystery, Dares to Ask the Question “How Could You”?

Rhonda

July 26, 2013

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She’s no Sherlock Holmes OR even a cheap, Austin Powers knockoff, but in reality Bairu is a young, up-and-coming artist with plenty of worldly appeal. Bairu’s debut single “How could you” will be submitted to 150,000+ radio stations globally by Musik Radio Promotions. Sky’s the limit for the highly talented Bairu!

Thanks in large part to her parents, Bairu was able to travel abroad to places like Europe and Asia while also soaking in all the fine cultures that this United States has to offer. Her multicultural roots helped shape Bairu into the artist and person she is today. Not to mention, Bairu is not just fluent in English but also Mandarin Chinese. She prides herself in being a quality singer and a fine songwriter but Bairu also writes her own material, composes music and even dabbles in the area of co-producing. So, diverse is her middle name and multidimensional is the name of her game!

Surrounded by music since she was a kid, Bairu can proudly say that she is hitting all the right notes today. With the new single “How could you”, the California native invites you to a world full of heartfelt emotions that will cut right through you. The song centers around a loving relationship that can never be and so the ironic tale will come to life right before your ears. Bairu exhibits passionate vocals on the track while proving to have an incredibly delicate touch when it comes to singing. The lyrics are personal to the point where “How could you” will satisfy the appetites of many and quench the thirst of loyal listeners everywhere. The international recording artist brings world music to the forefront by drawing you in through romance and a melody to die for.

The 20-year-old musician is proud to announce that her YouTube account—BAIRUSTAR—has already received over 1,300,000 views while her Facebook page has over 116,000 fans from all over the globe! Bairu is definitely experiencing success in the early stages of her career, so “How could you” NOT get excited about the future of this young artist? Just as Jack Handey supplied his “Deep Thoughts” on “SNL”, Bairu is digging deep to give you grounded & delicious fruits of her labor. Bairu speaks from the heart, “There is nothing like good music to break down the artificial borders of this planet. Music is very spiritual; it has the power to bring people together.” Bairu has the power along with the proven success system behind her at Musik and Film and it’s no mystery at all that she is heading in the right direction.

By 2J Rae

David Shanhun nominated for New Zealand CMA Horizon Award for 2nd Year

musikandfilm

July 19, 2013

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David Shanhun has released his new single, ‘I Believe in You’ to worldwide radio through Musik Radio Promotions.

David launched his career as a professional musician enjoying early success as a finalist in the 2010 Singer Songwriter Syndicate’s “Singer/Songwriter” competition. The following year David was nominated for the Horizon Award (promising new artist) at the New Zealand Country Music Awards and was a nominee for the Pat McMinn Rising Star Award.

In 2012 David’s single “Missing You” held the number one spot on NZ weekly chart for five weeks. In 2013 David became the only artist to have been nominated twice for the coveted Horizon Award.

David has now released a new single, ‘I Believe in You”. Working with the production team at Musik and Film, David spoke of the experience, “Admittedly I was nervous about working with Musik and Film, as I was already happy with my track “I Believe In You” as it was. Stephen and Eric have taken a good mix and made it superb – PLUS been a pleasure to work with. They have been great to communicate with (even when I misunderstood things), and quick to make changes I requested to really nail the fine details. I look forward to a growing relationship and more good things to come!

David’s new single has been released for international airplay by Musik Radio and is already receiving rave reviews, “Once again you stopped me in my tracks with an Artist who is breaking sound barriers. David Shanhun is absolutely remarkable. I will begin airplay immediately!”..David needs to be heard!.. Shashona McCall

The team at Musik and Film agree, and will be working closely with David on near future releases.

There is a bright future for this New Zealander. David speaks of his future plans, “I am SUPER excited to be launching this track to Radio with Musik Radio Promotions and currently planning a tour for late October in NZ (and possibly a few dates in Australia). I will be performing at the National Country Music Awards in August as I have been nominated for the Horizon Award again this year. (I’m the only artist to have ever been nominated twice!). All in all a massive year and looking forward to many more great things to come!”

Artist News Press Release

Musik and Film Records to release Dustin Walker’s first EP, ‘Between the Lines’

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July 16, 2013

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Dustin Walker’s destiny was set when he was pulled on stage at the tender age of 2 by Ronnie Grinel to go on stage with Rick Springfield.

Dustin is all grown up now and as such, he is ready to smash all barriers with his new EP, **’Between the Lines’.

‘Between the Lines’ will be released in conjunction with Walker’s CD release party July 26th in Kansas City. Walker will be opening for Rick Springfield in Kansas City, July 27th.

The EP consists of 5 tracks, produced by Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Wrench. Walker co-wrote 4 of the tracks: Body Bag, I Can’t Do Anything For You, Tonight and Curses. The 5th track is an acoustic version of ‘Best of You’, by The Foo Fighters.

‘Between the Lines’ was recorded and mixed by Cameron Mitchell at Roar Music’s Studio 446 in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. Cameron recalls the experience, “Dustin Walker was an absolute pleasure to work with. I think it was an interesting experience for both of us and definitely a challenge working on opposite sides of the world and within such a short time frame, but Dustin was always open to advice and was always happy to take ideas on board. All in all, we had a blast! I would work with this talented young man again any day!”

Rick Brewer, drummer on the project, said ” Cameron Mitchell, Jordan Fearnside and I love a challenge. But think we succeeded in getting for Dustin his vision of what he wanted.”

Stephen Wrench, President Musik and Film agrees, “its real, this is whats happening now in music and on radio”

Listen to clips of upcoming releases of ‘Between the Lines’ at this link.

Stay tuned to this blog post for more news!

**These are new versions of these tracks. Due to a dispute with the former producer regarding ownership of the Masters, credits of a studio musician, and billing overages beyond the paid contractual obligation , Musik and Film Records and Dustin Walker were unable to release any former versions. Thank you for your kind understanding and support. Musik and Film, Inc

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Rhett May Opens UP About Life & Musik with 2J Rae

Rhonda

July 10, 2013

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The multi-cultural singer/songwriter/musician from Down Under is back with an exciting new EP titled ‘Insatiable’. Recently signed to Musik and Film Records & Musik Radio Promotions, Rhett May looks to make a huge SPLASH with his brand new release. The EP features five fantastic tracks and the first single to be released to radio stations worldwide is “Cocktails and Cannabis”. Turns out that no drinking OR smoking was involved during the making of this song as music is the only high for Rhett. Actually, May hopes to bring back some of the “passion and excitement” that he feels is lost in today’s music and I say good riddance to substance-free tunes & unoriginal acts and material! With decades of experience under his belt and one heck of a musical palette, Rhett May is sure gonna give it one hell of a try! Go Rhett…GO!

2J Rae: So we go back to your first EP ‘Calcutta Boy’ in 2009 after a 30-year absence from music, then jump ahead four years with the release of ‘Cute Calcutta Boy’ AND now a new EP called ‘Insatiable’ with “Cocktails and Cannabis” being the first radio release. First I have to ask Rhett what made you wait 30 years to get back in the game and record ‘Calcutta Boy’? Next, what are the major differences between ‘Calcutta Boy’ AND ‘Cute Calcutta Boy’ and why is one “cute” and one not? Finally, stepping into the present time you now have a brand new recording titled ‘Insatiable’ that features the track “Cocktails and Cannabis” with no signs of any “Calcutta Boys” or “Cute Calcutta Boys” on the set. Was that the intention all along and was the transition from the previous two releases to the current five-track EP a difficult or easy one?

Rhett May:

Since the band Lucifer split in 1979 I moved into corporate life to make a living and support my family…but the music was always bubbling away subterraneous within my soul and psyche.

It got to the point where I couldn’t see anyone perform live without feeling crazy low!! Suppressing my love for music, my creativity and performing live was slowly driving me insane…without me realizing it.

I flew over for a party in Perth…Tom our guitarist had a milestone birthday…and unknown to me, we were the band for the night….after nearly 30 years….the buzz returned and the door to the dungeon was unlocked…the beast was unleashed and now all hell’s broken loose…I can’t stop writing and composing and recording in my basement studio at home….till all hours of the morning.

The EP ‘Calcutta Boy’ was simply the name of my first EP…people referred to me as the boy from Calcutta…so I called it ‘Calcutta Boy’.

“Cute Calcutta Boy” was a song I wrote later on….about my memories and my early days on the streets of Calcutta….the nightclubs…restaurants…and the girls that were so delicious….the hormonal days of my youth !!

“Cute Calcutta Boy”…although released as a single in January this year, is a song off another EP (‘Fast Cars and Sitars’) that’s an ongoing project, which I’m doing with my childhood buddy ‘Jimbo’ Payne in Perth….we’ve played together since we were 15 years old…so he understands exactly what I’m doing…to the point that it’s quite scary !!

It’s been a slow process with this one…four songs done….another two to go…it’s got more of an Indian influence to it….but more about this at another space in time.

The transition to ‘Insatiable’ wasn’t hard at all…the influence of Stephen and Terry from Musik and Film gave the five songs a raw and exciting edge….I’d been out of the mainstream for so long…I asked them to choose the five songs they felt would help get me back into the sound of today…whatever that was !!

Being so close to my own writing, I felt that someone with the knowledge, feel and expertise of what was happening in the current music scene could make a difference and compliment what I was creating.

I had a list of probably 40 or 50 songs for Stephen and Terry to choose from…

Four of the five songs chosen, I’d written since my ‘rebirth’ in 2008…the fifth “Jenny” was the very first song I’d written back in my Beatle influenced days of 1969…it was during the days of Prodigy that I got together with our guitarist Michael Bradford in Prodigy… put it together in 1972 and started playing it on stage.

I happened to mention it to Stephen…as an aside….and when they heard it they went “WOW”….we love its simplicity….we wanna do it.”

2J Rae: With your latest installment you were able to get involved with the fine people over at Musik & Film and Musik Radio Promotions where the top-notch production team produced & co-wrote ‘Insatiable’ and played on the EP as well. So I have to ask Rhett what was it like working with such distinguished professionals in the music business? Having platinum producers on your side I’m sure affected the outcome of the EP in a BIG way and so I’d be curious to know what you personally thought of Musik and Film’s involvement & take on ‘Insatiable’? What was it like hearing the final result once all five songs on the EP were recorded and set in stone?

Rhett May:

I feel I built a rapport with Stephen from day one….very easy going and likeable guy…and nothing was too hard…we shared some stories that are insane and I guess we come from a similar background in music…a similar era…the classic rock ’When the van is rockin’ don’t come knockin’ era…and the influences very much gel.

Their interpretations and ideas did surprise me at times…but I listened and absorbed and came away with a sense of excitement that Stephen and Terry….. that someone like Musik and Film were actually interested enough to take the time in listening to my songs, tearing them apart…positively…and then helping me put them back together in ways that I hadn’t considered.

I think that they’ve taught me a number of things…and I’m grateful …I’m always learning and will certainly incorporate some of their fundamentals moving forward.

I love the rawness and the naturalness they’ve brought out particularly on the second track “Insatiable”. It’s emotive and raw and passionate…”forget trying to make your voice sound good…just let your emotions run”…so said Stephen…..let it blend with the exciting acoustic guitars.

The whole idea was to have five songs that were entirely different from each other:

1…”Cocktails and Cannabis”….rock groove

2…”Insatiable”…….Acoustic and melancholy

3…”Hey Peter”…Reggae/Upbeat

4…”Jenny”….Sixties/Beatleish

5…”My Baby’s Got Style”…..Jazz/Rock

2J Rae: Your first song off of the new EP is called “Cocktails and Cannabis” and this track will be submitted to radio stations worldwide by Musik Radio Promotions. What is the meaning behind the song itself and I’m dyin’ to know if there was any drinking or smoking involved during the making of this number?

Rhett May:

The song was initially about a lady whom I had the pleasure of knowing…..and was called Cocktails and Cannibals

She had a propensity to overindulge in mind altering substances…but also loved cocktails of all types. She also had an addiction to getting hungry…and aggressively oral….. from a sexual perspective… it was a lotta fun…but could get embarrassing in public occasionally.

We turned the lyric around a little…and hence “Cocktails and Cannabis”

Drinking and smoking???

NAW!!!!

What happens in Vegas….stays in Vegas…as they say!!!

2J Rae: I see that you have a deep musical background that dates back to the 60s & early 70s playing with bands such as: The Wooly Bullys/The Flint Stones & Shakespeare Sarani/Prodigy/Lucifer. Take us back in time Rhett and tell us what it was like playing back then VS. what the feeling is like today when you play?

Rhett May:

Those were the days of experimenting with everything….everything was fresh…new….there were no boundaries and there was some weird stuff happening…on all levels!!

Music…Girls…sex….drugs…fashion…opening my front door and finding girls asleep on my front doorstep…following me into buildings…commenting on the things…demanding ….showing and teaching….spontaneous ….creating lyrics…harmonizing…riffs….ragas….rhythms…everything was carefree all we lived for was music…dedicated to getting up and delivering raw attitude and music….nothing got me higher than music….strutting around and singing…until I could barely whisper at the end of the night.

People…artistes were genuine….people who worked in the industry genuinely got off on the music….managers…record company executives…advertising people…the fans….they lived for the music as much as…if not more than the artistes…the bands. The emotion and the passion that was created and passed on was real….it was not contrived or canned.

It’s different today….I understand that music is business today….and it’s a good thing!!

But it lacks the excitement and the passion and the understanding about what the artiste…the band goes through to produce that piece of music…the very song that they are using to make money off of!!

Somewhere along the track….the people who genuinely love and have a passionate fervor for the artiste, have been replaced by people…executives…AR types…. who are great at what they do…but the PASSION IS MISSING….and so is the excitement…the BUZZ !!!

2J Rae: I know, for a fact, that Rock ‘N’ Roll played a huge part in your life especially during the 60s era but that you also have a love for Indian music. Reason being is because you were born in Calcutta and then later moved to Australia. Would you mind telling the readers who may not be familiar with Indian-styled music what it’s all about and how you personally incorporate this style into your own music?

Rhett May:

I was lucky to grow up surrounded by a constant background of Indian ragas, tablas, the hypnotizing drone of sitars, rhythms of all complexities, voices and instruments harmonizing and weaving through my existence…from doorways of shops…houses…parades and processions…festivals….weddings….celebrations of any and every kind were out in the public and shared with everyone at all times day and night….subconsciously permeating, embedding, digging into my mind, my body, my senses. Moving…a living, breathing river of humanity…of musical notes and rhythms that became part of me….and if you were accepting as I was…..you absorbed and wallowed in its influences…it became part of my everyday…it helped and still does…with ideas, harmonies, melodies, lyrical twists that form what I am today !!

2J Rae: I’d also like to know what made you make the move from your homeland of India to Australia?

Rhett May:

My parents decided that it was time they moved the family to a more modern lifestyle, thinking about the future of their six children…I was the eldest and I guess it was an exciting time to experience all that we’d seen in the movies….sun…sand…blonde girls….rock’n’roll….

Traditional values were changing and my extended family was spread far and wide in England and in Australia.

My mother’s brother had come to Australia in 1965 and he kept raving about the lifestyle…so we up and left Calcutta in 1969.

Very sad…but it was also very exciting. A new country…a new culture and new experiences.

There is a saying “Change is opportunity”….so that’s exactly what I set my mind on.

But you can never change the influences that are part of your formative years.

2J Rae: I couldn’t help but notice that back in the day you had the honor to open up for legends Freddie Mercury & Brian May and even the iconic band Queen itself! How did this golden opportunity come about and what was that whole experience like for you? Did you ever have the chance to really talk to or get to know Freddie Mercury or Brian May?

Rhett May:

We were Lucifer…a hard rock band…think…Deep Purple…Uriah Heep…Zeppelin….Queen….Rolling Stones.

Five part vocals and a driving…grooving sound…the most popular travelling…touring band around and I guess it was a gig that sort of suited who we were…our style of music….perfect opening act for Queen.

A few words with Freddie (Freddie was Anglo-Indian by the way) and Brian May….I think Roger Taylor was also in the discussion…It wasn’t deep and meaningful…around twenty minutes or so…we had just finished….they were just about to go on…and we had to leave as soon as the gig finished, so couldn’t hang around for the after party…we were leaving that night for an extensive road tour of Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney!!

2J Rae: I also read online that your former band The Flint Stones had a single titled “Be Mine (Happy By My Side)” that got the attention of both George Harrison (RIP) & Apple Records! I’m sure the readers, including myself, would love to hear more about this fascinating story! What was it about that particular tune that attracted the likes of the late, great George Harrison & Apple Records? Did you ever have a chance to speak with and get to know George Harrison or anyone else at Apple Records?

Rhett May:

We were signed to ‘His Majesty’s Voice’ in India….the tapes were sent to Apple Records and we got a call from the HMV guys saying that George Harrison from Apple had written and was interested in us as a band….asking if we could come over to London. There were discussions and the interest continued during their/our sojourn to Rishikish while they were in their Transcendental Meditation phase….unfortunately nothing came of it for one reason or another…..and we came over to Australia.

I’ve still got one of the Apple letters somewhere…might be worth something today???

2J Rae: How have you evolved as an artist & musician over the years? How are you feeling these days?

Rhett May:

Because I’ve lived and breathed music since I was a toddler….listening to my father play his old 78s of The Inkspots, Platters, Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves, Pat Boone…then onto Elvis, Ricky Martin, Fabian, Cliff Richard, The Beatles…Mersey sound….Yardbirds,,,Cream….the American bands…Steppenwolf…Hendrix…Doors….Purple…Sabbath…Stones…Country Rock…Punk…Disco…Funk…Ska…Reggae…Heavy Metal….Trash Metal…..Electro….Hip Hop…Rap…etc…etc….

The fifties…Sixties…Seventies….right through to the 2000s…..I’ve been through all the momentous memorable eras….flower power…San Francisco….WOW….the influences have been immense and completely mind blowing.

Here I am on the other side of this unbelievable six decades of music….and I’m down to writing very simple ‘Love Songs with an Edge…that go round and round inside your head ‘

Aha…but I also write very passionate and vital social conscience songs about the mistreatment of children and women in our community….of disabled people….economic and racial issues.

2J Rae: With Musik Radio Promotions promoting your current single “Cocktails and Cannabis” how much success have you had thus far with getting this track spun on radio stations across the map? And may I ask what the next single will be off of ‘Insatiable’? Moving forward, what sort of expectations do you have for Musik & Film/Musik Radio Promotions and what does the future hold in regards to your working relationship with the company?

Rhett May:

There are five songs on the EP…starting with “Cocktails and Cannabis”…each will be released as a single in its own right….that’s the plan.

We’re spending a lot of time on the artwork…..to make it special…that ‘WOW’ factor…as we’ll also be producing a collector edition of a 7” vinyl picture disc.

Regarding Stephen, Terry and the rest of the guys at Musik and Film….I know we’ve built a strong rapport…so I have every faith in their promotional ability and I know that they will give it their ALL and their BEST to push this because they believe in it as much as I do.

We will definitely work together once this project has run its course….and I know that whatever we do together will be successful!!

But I’m not looking at future projects right now…I’m looking forward to generating worldwide excitement with my new EP ‘Insatiable’.

By 2J Rae

Artist News Press Release

MERRIN Ready to Ride the Wave of Success with Musik and Film Records & Musik Radio Promotions

Rhonda

July 10, 2013

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Welcome the mighty, mighty MERRIN to the team of highly skilled professionals/music execs at Musik and Film Records & Musik Radio Promotions. The New Zealand-based band was recently signed to the internationally-known label with world-renowned producer and MAF President Stephen Wrench as their manager. Thanks to MAF Records, MERRIN has already had two songs, “Sober Reminder” and “Fill The Need”, that have received major airplay at radio stations all around the globe. With their debut EP Don’t Forget to Breathe, Musik Radio Promotions will be submitting tracks to over 30,000 radio stations worldwide! Hailing from the Capital of New Zealand, Wellington can proudly claim MERRIN as its own as this band displays the true colors to go far and go long. Watch close as Wellington’s own, personal crop grows into a healthy & strong group of musicians.

The group is made up of five members: founding members Karl Wootton (guitar) & Charlie Phillips (vocals) with Lisa Tagaloa on bass, Daniel Murray on guitar and Richard Maxwell Jnr on drums. MERRIN’s music is currently being played on over 10,000 stations across the board including the BBC network. MERRIN has been called “An EXPLOSIVE cocktail of sultry, soul-infused ROCK” and I couldn’t agree more! Their overall sound is heavily smothered with action-packed excitement topped with a drizzle of fire-fightin’ soul and add a side of Charlie Phillips & her magical voice box. In the end, this fierce group is setting the bar extremely high for ALL acts out there! Their lyrics deliver a rock-solid punch while Charlie’s voice appears to have a sweet, smoky and powerful quality that stands out like vast mountains in the cold distance.

New Zealand has produced a group of very talented individuals that exhibit a truck load of potential and a whole lot of might, will & sheer determination to succeed. Mixing together elements of Rock, Alternative, Pop & Adult Contemporary, MERRIN is sure to please even the grumpiest of listeners. MERRIN is getting ready to do a local tour with talks of a possible international tour in the works. The journey has just begun for MERRIN and like it says on their website “Are YOU Ready to get MERRINAISED?”. Whether you are or not, one thing is for certain and that is that MERRIN shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The MERRIN train has just departed the station with no stops along the way and the destination set to Musik Stardom Place. You can jump on and go ALL ABOARD now OR get left in the dust watching from the sidelines as the MERRIN locomotive pulls swiftly away. MERRIN has the natural abilities, as a complete unit, to achieve greatness, so now it is up to the NZ 5some to make it happen and make it count! With the momentum in full swing and Musik and Film backing MERRIN all the way (MAF Wall of Success Inductees), 2013 & beyond is lookin’ quite hopeful if I do say so myself!

By 2J Rae

Artist News

Amanda Sempf Going Solo AND “Hoping for a Moment” By Signing with Musik Radio Promotions

Rhonda

June 13, 2013

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Australia’s own Amanda Sempf is steppin’ out of the house and into the solo spotlight with her new single “Rainy Day Girl” currently being promoted by the fine people over at Musik Radio Promotions. Now seeking global attention as a solo artist, Amanda is in good hands with Musik Radio Promotions. The song has already been a BIG hit on radio stations all around the world and Sempf has even been picked up by the BBC network, which amounted to “Rainy Day Girl” being played on about 1,500 radio stations in just the first week of its release! Not bad for someone releasing a debut single and performing alone this time around.

Amanda has a rich history in music and for years has been playing with her sisters and “mum”. As a group they have played at numerous functions & festivals throughout Queensland and they also have three albums to their name. So obviously the family business, in all its united glory, has been wonderful to Amanda Sempf but now it’s time to try something new. “Rainy Day Girl” is that answer for Amanda to go along with a new album fittingly titled Hoping for a Moment.

The words “I just want to sing” are highlighted on Amanda’s website and I believe it! This talented young lady from Down Under has a voice that is Over the Top! Amanda Sempf has such a nice tone & quality to her voice and you do sense that she genuinely does love to sing. The new track exhibits this quality perfectly where Amanda is blending together some Rock, Country, Pop & Adult Contemporary to make up one appealing, substance-heavy sound.

With “Rainy Day Girl” already experiencing a solid Wall of Success, there is no doubt in my mind that Amanda Sempf is more than well on her way. Her time is now to sing…and SING LOUD for all to hear! People can appreciate a good voice and a grounded artist, so then ladies and gentlemen get ready for Amanda Sempf. Musik Radio Promotions will continue to push “Rainy Day Girl” to radio stations worldwide but in the meantime I think it’s safe to say that Amanda Sempf no longer needs to “hope for a moment” because she found it.

By 2J Rae

Press Release

Blessid Union of Souls Are Back to Spread the Good Word with Musik Radio Promotions

Rhonda

June 6, 2013

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Blessid Union of Souls have already had their taste of success back in the mid-90s when they released their debut album Home. That record went on to sell TONS of copies back in 1995 and that same year would be certified Gold by the RIAA (Now Platinum). The CD included many chart-toppers including the Smash, Hit single “I Believe”. Blessid Union of Souls would continue to pick up steam by being featured on the Gold-selling Carole King tribute album Tapestry Revisited (Rod Stewart, Faith Hill, The Bee Gees & Amy Grant) and the double platinum soundtrack for “Pokemon: The First Movie”. The Ohio-based band kept rollin’ along with appearances on: “Contact” (starring Jodie Foster & Matthew McConaughey), “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (starring Jim Carrey), “Cold Case”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “Live with Regis”, “Good Morning America”, “All My Children”, “Top of the Pops” and VH1. Sharing the stage with such big acts as: Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind and Mike & The Mechanics one would think that Blessid Union of Souls have seen and done it all…BUT guess again!

Lead singer, pianist and co-founder Eliot Sloan alongside his fine group of musicians have a brand new Mission and whole new playing Field. Blessid Union of Souls have always incorporated inspiring & motivational elements due to their strong Christian faith but for the first time Sloan & Company have released their debut Contemporary Christian album fittingly titled Mission Field. The first single off of the record is called “The Only Song”, which is being promoted by Musik Radio Promotions and is already being played on over 2,000 radio stations worldwide! The song has already picked up major traction thanks to the fine people over at Musik and Film and Blessid Union of Souls can also be seen on the Wall of Success.

“The Only Song” has that patented Blessid Union of Souls sound with that catchy Pop/Rock appeal. And don’t forget Eliot Sloan’s soulful delivery on vocals along with meaningful lyrics that add so much life to their music. On the new track and on the entire album, the message is clear and that is that there is one purpose in mind for Blessid Union of Souls–playing for the almighty Lord. “I’ve always sung about wanting to live right, and with the Mission Field, it’s just a matter of taking things one step further and doing in my heart what I’m called to do. You can never get too close to God, and throughout all of these songs, I’m always going in that direction,” said Sloan.

Don’t fight the feeling and become one with Blessid Union of Souls and “The Only Song” that means so much. In a world full of problems & turmoil, Blessid Union of Souls shine a bright light on all of us with their positive Christian approach. It’s not just “The Only Song”, it’s also a project of healing. With Musik Radio Promotions backing them and God being their #1 fan, the sky’s literally the limit for Blessid Union of Souls!

By 2J Rae

Press Release

OneLadyJazz/Laurel Moore Experiences “One of the Best Feelings” by Signing with Musik Radio Promotions

Rhonda

June 4, 2013

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Laurel Moore is her name and OneLadyJazz is her repertoire. Originally from England, OneLadyJazz has been through Switzerland, Abu Dhabi and now resides in Qatar out in the Middle East. No matter where she goes, Laurel Moore’s international appeal is sure to impress the masses. Promoting the new single “The Girl From Ipanema” through Musik Radio Promotions, OneLadyJazz gives to the public music that will soothe even the most savage of beasts. The single has been blasted out to radio stations worldwide by Musik Radio (already playing on over 1500 stations!) as Laurel Moore is yet another solid addition to the famous Wall of Success!

OneLadyJazz already has great things to say about her new home at Musik Radio Promotions: “Musik and Film offer the kind of potential worldwide airplay that musicians dream of!! They open doors – and I am ecstatically happy to walk through this door–to success! Knowing that my work is being valued and supported by Musik and Film and their team.” So it definitely seems that OneLadyJazz aka Laurel Moore is in good hands but just who is this multicultural artist from Qatar and what is “The Girl From Ipanema” all about?

“The Girl From Ipanema” is a 1960s hit & very well-known Bossa nova song and OneLadyJazz offers up a refreshing rendition of the classic number. By blending in a smooth jazzy touch with a voice that is as delicate as a feather, Laurel Moore is breathing new, invigorating life into the hit song. The tenor sax is present & quite efficient and the mood is that of a relaxing day on the beach. Just picture yourself soaking in the sun with the calm ocean waters surrounding you, waves crashing in and seagulls flying above; this is the scene that OneLadyJazz has created. So serene and so rich in substance, Laurel Moore simply shines on “The Girl From Ipanema”.

With accolades already rolling in for OneLadyJazz like being featured as a ‘Notable New Jazz Artist’ by the New Jersey Jazz Society (2013) OR being a Finalist in ‘UAE’s Got Talent’ (2011) , Laurel is just getting started! Besides being a stellar singer/songwriter, tenor sax player & classically-trained musician, Moore is also a fantastic artist of oil paintings. Her work can be seen around the world at many galleries & venues where OneLadyJazz herself curates and exhibits her fine art collections. Moore has been honored by being selected as ‘Best Worldwide Artist’ by Portrait and Landscape Art Books for 2013 and also was named ‘Best 100 Worldwide Artists’ by World Art Foundation on 2012.

Be prepared to be floating in air as you listen to Laurel Moore’s soothing cover of “The Girl From Ipanema”. Whether it’s a picnic at the park, a relaxing nap in the hammock or a stroll on the boardwalk, OneLadyJazz has got you covered with her peaceful vibes. With Musik Radio Promotions on her side, OneLadyJazz/Laurel Moore can do nothing but go UP…UP…UP… from here on out!

By 2J Rae

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Tamika, ‘This Is Who I Am’, builds global fanbase with Musik and Film Promotions

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June 4, 2013

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Super-talented, Tamika, has not let any grass grow under her feet since traveling to the USA to record her debut EP, ‘This Is Who I am” with the Musik and Film production team.

Since it’s debut to worldwide radio by Musik Radio Promotions, Tamika, has picked up thousands of stations all over the world consistently appearing on the Musik and Film Wall of Success. Tamika is appearing on many charts around the world and even co-hosted radio programs.

Tamika and her ever faithful mum, Louise, traveled 10,000 miles around Aussie land in promotion of the EP. She now has her first video, ‘Reason to Get Even’. which is in the Beat100.

Tamika also will be appearing soon on Australia’s Got Talent.

Watch out – Here comes Tamika!

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Shane Kenny, Irish Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, at Home with Musik and Film

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May 24, 2013

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Shane Kenny is a singer/songwriter from Wexford, Ireland who has finished work on his second album titled “8 miles out” which is a follow up to his 2009 release “Lost in the Madness of Crowds”. The album will be released in the coming months. “Rolls off your tongue” is the first single to be released under the Musik and Film label and is already receiving heavy airplay with promotions by Musik Radio with play on over 2,000 stations worldwide.

Shane spoke of the experience, “I’m Really excited to announce that i am working with Florida based record label Musik and Film and that the 1st single “Rolls off your tongue” from my new album “8 miles out” has been released to radio stations worldwide. Many thanks goes out to Stephen and Rhonda at Musik and Film for getting my music to the masses, Terry Nails at Musik and Film Productions and to Mick Egan for recording and guidance and of course to Brendan Keane , Dave Duffy and Peter Tierney for playing on the track. Thanks to everyone for making this song what it is.”
Since releasing his debut album he has appeared as support to such artists as diverse as Mundy, Duke Special, Mick Flannery, Jerry Fish, Lazek, Southern Tenant Folk Union, Declan O Rourke, John Spillane, Cathy Davey, and The Irish Tenors among others.

With Shane’s first single release, he is already establishing a world wide base and is on the Musik and Film’s Wall of Success. Indeed, 2013 is set to be a very busy year ahead for Irishman, Shane Kenney.

www.shanekennymusic.com