Saturday, March 9, 2013

Camille Kaye's 2nd Mixtape Nominated "Best R&B Mixtape 2012"


Midilord Inc. is pleased to announce that Camille Kaye's second mixtape "14Kaye" has been nominated "Best R&B Mixtape for 2010" by the Official Mixtape Awards (OMA's) In the UK.


Camillle Kaye released her 2nd mixtape titled "14Kaye" on November 20th 2012 and to date has over 1000 downloads from www.camillekaye.com alone. The Official Mixtape Awards has nominated 14Kaye "Best R&B Mixtape for 2012." 14Kaye is a collection of 14 cleverly remixed renditions of classic R&B/Hip Hop songs. This compilation was produced by Manager/Producer Duane "Midilord" Summers who has worked with artist like Sean Paul, Shaggy and Slick Rick just to name a few. For 14Kaye Midilord recruited Abstrakt to play keyboards on track number 3 titled "One In a Million", and Veer Dhaniram to play piano on track number 11, titled "Fame". Track Number 4, "Creep" features Ghostwridah, There is a video for One In A Million and creep on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beVx8LZQ8Lk&feature=share&list=UUdXtZ3OA6g9QVLQS6DO7hkQ


Camille was nominated by the OMA's last year for "Best Female Artist 2011". That nomination was for the work she did on her first mixtape titled "Bad Nuh�!", which was released September 10th, 2011.


"Camille has something the world needs to hear, and with her passion at persistence it's likely to be heard sooner than later." - Ghostwridah, Independent Artist (The L.Y.F.E. Music)


The Official Mixtape Awards, was established 2010 by Milton McClymont. The awards ceremony is held annually in the United Kingdome, giving recognition to the musical works of artists, producers, DJ's, and others in the mixtape culture. Once nominated by the organization within various categories, voting is then available at www.officialmixtapeawards.com, votes are tallied to decide who is the winner in each category, who then receives an award at the ceremony.


A mixtape is a promotional CD that artists use to promote themselves and their music. Mixtapes are so valuable now, and has launched many careers, allowing artists to build and strengthen their grassroots fan. You can now find mixtapes being sold on iTunes digitally and in stores such as HMV.


Born Camille Tiffany-Kaye Fletcher in Kingston, Jamaica, on October 15th 1989, her professional singing career started with an introduction to Dancehall producer Supahype of 007 Music. She worked with him along with other local producers until leaving for Florida to attend Florida International University in 2007. While attending FIU, Camille worked with Dancehall producer Nynex of Calibur Entertainment who pre produced "Ring Di Alarm". Then she met Duane "Midilord" Summers, former production manager and engineer for Dancehall/Reggae superstars Sean Paul and Shaggy. Midilord produced her first iTunes release, "Trouble", as well as all the tracks on both of her mixtapes "Bad Nuh�!", and "24Kaye" which both has now earned nominations at the Official Mixtape Awards in the UK 2 years in a row.


Camille Kaye is available for phone, video and live interviews. Please contact Duane Summers at 786 423 6500 to set up a time that is convenient.


Please visit Camille Kaye's website at www.camillekaye.com to stay up to date with her news along with much more information, including mp3's, pictures and contact info.


http://www.camillekaye.com

http://www.camillekaye.com/Resources/14Kaye%20(mixtape).mp3

Singer-Songwriter Alicia Greene Takes You To Her "Happy Place" On Her Upcoming Sophomore Album On March 1, 2013


[Bowie, Maryland] Thrilled with the success of her debut album "Heart and soul" (2012) which garnered hits such as "Heartbroken Dreams" and "Distant Memories"; Singer-Songwriter Alicia Greene returns to the indie music scene with her anticipated sophomore album "Happy Place" with 12 new original songs. The title of the album is inspired by two songs barring the same name of which one is instrumental while the other is the only vocal song on the entire album. Happy place (vocal) was released previously as a single along with another track off the album called "Fire and Ice". Both singles were well received and made their way on the top 10 electronica charts on the official indiecharts.



Happy Place promises to have the same powerful heavy hitting instrumentals and electronic rhythms as well as catchy tunes that are reminiscent of her debut album. What sets "Happy Place" apart from the first album is it incorporates a full length electronic orchestra ensemble that is harmonious and invigorating with instruments that include snare drums, orchestra triangles, violas, violins, romantic silk strings and electronic keyboards. Alicia not only shows off her versatility as a singer in this album but also as a writer, composer and artist carefully crafting songs that are whimsical, lively, patriotic, peaceful, and boisterous yet gentle. Unforgettable songs like "The saddest day", "Fire and ice", "The last Hope", Peace at last" and "The spirit" will enchant, exhilarate and awaken your spirit with every beat as well as resonate in your mind from years to come.



For further inquiries on how to order a copy of the album "Happy Place", visit the official webpage of the artist at: www.aliciagreene.com or www.reverbnation.com/aliciagreene . The album will be widely available for download on all major retail outlets including ITunes, Amazon, and CDbaby at www.cdbaby.com/aliciagreene.



Track Listing:



1. Undone

2. Happy Place (instrumental)

3. The Spirit

4. The Last Hope

5. Many Sorrows

6. Let It Out

7. The Saddest Day

8. Peace At Last

9. The Return

10. Fire And Ice

11. The Shadow

12. Happy Place (vocals)


http://www.aliciagreene.com/

http://www.reverbnation.com/aliciagreene

Denny Brown's New Album "The San Francisco/Austin/Hollywood Sessions" Features Booker T Jones, David Grissom, And Brown's Original Songs!

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 26, 2013 -- Singer/songwriter Denny Brown and his indie label Avenue Communications announce, 'Denny Brown: The San Francisco/Austin/Hollywood Sessions', a ten track compilation album now available at iTunes and Amazon. The album has also been shipped to Triple A and Americana radio format stations nationally through Artist Airplay Advisors of Monterey and Al Moss Promotions of Nashville.



Denny Brown records his own songs accompanied by an extended family of major musical innovators, including guitarist David Grissom (John Mellencamp, Storyville), keyboardist Booker T. Jones (The MG's), drummer/producer Erik Nielsen (Pointer Sisters, Queen Ida), and engineers Bill Halverson and Tom Flye. The ten tracks contained in this album, Denny Brown: The San Francisco/Austin/Hollywood Sessions, are compiled together for the first time from those incredible indie recordings.



One reviewer wrote: "Brown doesn't simply play music, his vocals color, his guitar imagines and his songs as a whole paint a picture of god-honest America... pure unadulterated talent. You can feel the love and trepidation of 揊ather抯 Day,� you can see the cool in 揅urious Dream� and you can understand the passion in 揋ot The Whole Night." - http://nanobotrock.com/reviews/3193



Denny Brown was 16-years old when he first appeared in his home town of Detroit at the Chessmate on a night when John Lee Hooker headlined. By the time he was 20, Denny was the house opener at the Gaslight in NYC on shows with Muddy Waters, Jack Elliot, Howling Wolf, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Doc Watson, Jesse Fuller, Bukka White, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, and many others. Also in NYC, Denny Brown opened for The Youngbloods and John Hammond in concert. He thanks Doc Watson, Rev. Gary Davis, and Dave Van Ronk for their help.



Brown's indie label Avenue Communications has retained the services of David Bean at BeanBag1 Entertainment and subsidiary Artist Airplay Advisors, led by VP of Promotion J. P. Mosoff, for personal management, public relations, and radio promotion. Located in Monterey, CA, BeanBag1 Indie Label Services and Artist Airplay Advisors Radio Promotion have been successful over the past five years in placing unsigned indie bands on broadcast, internet, and satellite radio, as well as into national distribution and press. In addition to Denny Brown, current clients include The Escape Club, The Co-op, Suite 709, and Professor Burns & The Lilac Field.



Web information:

Denny Brown - http://www.dennybrownsessions.com

BeanBag1 Entertainment - http://www.BeanBag1.com

Artist Airplay Advisors - http://www.BeanBag1.com/AAA.html

Al Moss Promotions - almosspromo@gmail.com



Press & Radio Contact: J.P. Mosoff 831-238-7425


http://www.dennybrownsessions.com/

Alternative Rock Artist Hemlok Climbs To The Top Of CMJ Charts With New Single, "Vendetta"


Hemlok is an alternative rock band from Providence, Rhode Island. Easy to compare to A Perfect Circle or Evanescence with their female fronted vocalist, surreal textural melodies and dramatic live performances. Their single, "Vendetta" has climbed to #3 on CMJ抯 Most Added Charts. Next shows are Dusk in Providence, RI March 8th and Copperfield's in Boston March 15th.



Dateline: Los Angeles, California, February 18th, 2012 � Alternative Rock Band, Hemlok has recently released their new CD, A Cautionary Tale, which features the single, "Vendetta." The track has climbed to the #3 spot on the Most Added Charts on CMJ. College Radio Stations across the U.S. have been adding "Vendetta" into rotation on their respective stations. The track will also be featured on the upcoming Compilation, "Indie Anthems". The compilation, which is produced by the WiFiPR Group to showcase new artists they have recently signed to their client roster, will come out as digital release only and be distributed at upcoming music industry events including SXSW in Austin, TX in March.



They say that the best revenge is living well and when lead vocalist Janis Cimerol wrote the lyrics to Hemlok抯 current single, "Vendetta" she did so to tell the story of a broken, vengeful girl rising to avenge herself at the hands the one who betrayed her. Says Janis, "I came up with these lyrics when I was in high school. Adolescence is a cruel place, and I dealt with it by writing. By combining my heartfelt emotion and pain with my love of horror films & gore, Vendetta was born." Little did she realize at the time of writing it, that the song would end up climbing to the top of the coveted CMJ charts. Cimerol has a voice that is at times haunting and dark, yet driven with raw power. Hemlok's penchant for heavy riffs mixed with electric violin and haunting passages, throws the listener for a loop with a middle section that swings out of nowhere and then rebuilds the song back to its haunting power and conclusion.The band will soon be releasing a video for their Vendetta single. The lineup unusually includes electric violin and also heavily features 3-part, female-led harmony. Hemlok includes members: Janis Cimerol - Lead Vocals

Bri Vieira - Vocals, Piano, Electric Violin

Kevin Williams - Vocals, Bass, Arrangements

John McGrath - Guitar and Devices

Jason Myers - Drums and Percussion



"A Cautionary Tale" was mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Jay Frigoletto, whose credits include The Dave Matthews Band, Candlebox, Alice in Chains, and many more.



Janis Cimerol, the lead vocalist for the band also just recently auditioned in an open casting call in NYC to appear on the popular NBC reality talent show, The Voice. Although she received a call back from the show抯 producers, she narrowly missed advancing to the top 20 vocalists out of thousands of singers.



Here is what the press has said about Hemlok and their music:

"Their songs sound epic, buttressed by the use of a multitude of instruments like violins and theremins that make me think this is what Rush would sound like if they were a goth band with someone like Syd Barrett writing the lyrics."--Motif Magazine


When asked about what influences their songwriting, guitarist John McGrath explained, "The desire to create songs that are at once catchy but unusual influences our music very strongly. Lyrically, we find inspiration in not only our own lives and those close to us, but in unorthodox places of literature and music - "Vendetta" has a midsection inspired by Dave Brubeck, and a song such as "Nyarlathotep" finds its inspiration in the writings of H P Lovecraft. The whole of "A Cautionary Tale" found its theme in situations of peril or reflection, letting the songs be their own chapters in a greater work of warning to the listener."



Please make sure to see Hemlock live at one of their upcoming shows. Hemlok has recently started working with Wifi PR Group to handle all media inquiries and related inquiries. Company Info: WiFi PR Group, Los Angeles, CA.-- www.wifiprgroup.com



About Hemlok

All music available at:

Itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-cautionary-tale/id538381054

CD Baby - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hemlok

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/A-Cautionary-Tale-Hemlok/dp/B008CJ4UXE

ReverbNation - www.reverbnation.com/hemlok

Transit Music website - http://www.transitmusicgroup.com/hemlok.htm

Current Albums: "A Cautionary Tale" (2012) Released on Transit Music/Nova Records, Musea Records outside of US.

Official Website: http://www.hemlok.com

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/-HEMLOK-/214060939304