Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Rapper Acafool Launches 'You My Ride?' - A Dramedy Web Series Launching On YouTube

People from all walks of life have begun to use ridesharing regularly. Ridesharing's simplicity is the key to its success, since an app is all that is needed to arrange for a driver to take someone from one place to another.

The new web series is a dramedy that follows an aspiring rapper named Kervens "Acafool" Joseph (Kervens), who recently took up driving for a rideshare company in order to pay his bills. 'You My Ride?' is set to premiere in 2017.

Ridesharing offers the driver an opportunity to meet people of all types; the driver never knows whom he or she will transport. This unpredictability results in situations that could be hysterically entertaining one moment, and blatantly weird the next.

The series takes a glimpse at Kervens Joseph's lifestyle as a rideshare driver. He decided to sign up for the service in order to have another source of income; little did he know that he had just embarked on an unforgettable journey.

The foundation of the series' storyline is fairly straightforward: a friend named Jarrod, whom Kervens owes money to, suggests that Kervens' sign up for a rideshare app in order to expedite his debt repayment. Within a few minutes, he is registered and receives a notification from his first client. From this moment on, his life becomes far more intriguing.

Between the mismatched appearances and personalities of his passengers and the situations that arise while he is transporting them, Kervens quickly learns that he must always anticipate abnormality if he wants to adjust to the life of a rideshare driver.

Ayinde Howell and a slew of accomplished guest stars are featured alongside Kervens in the series, which will launch in January of 2017. Before its premiere, however, 10,000 viewers will have the chance to view three full episodes from the show; this is is a unique opportunity that will expire quickly.

Each story portrayed in 'You My Ride?' is based on actual events that have occurred. Kervens quickly learns to always expect a ride to get strange, as his passengers unfailingly create sidesplittingly funny situations that pull Kervens right out of his comfort zone.

To ensure you don't miss your spot for the pre-screen launch of 'You My Ride?', visit http://youmyride.com/

Kervens swiftly finds that ridesharing involves much more than just taking passengers from point A to point B; his clients are anything but ordinary. In order to stay employed with his ridesharing service, Kervens must maintain a driver rating that is up to the company's standards. While this sounds simple in theory, Kervens occasionally struggles to fully accommodate the passengers who prove to be hilariously odd.

One moment, Kervens is transporting a client who belligerently demands that she be driven, but the journey ends up back at her original destination. On the next ride, Kervens is stunned to find his two male passengers getting a little too friendly in his backseat; a ride with Kervens always proves to be entertaining.

Los Angeles is a city that is renowned for its unique energy. With such a large population density, rideshare drivers have the opportunity to make a lot of money. As a driver who is just beginning his career, however, Kervens has not yet scratched the surface. Unfortunately for Kervens, his friend Jarrod is living the life he dreams about: beautiful women, celebrities, and large tips given for his services.

There is no series quite like 'You My Ride?', as no other show conveys the life of a rideshare driver to the viewer. The in-car cameras create an atmosphere for the viewer that places him or her inside the vehicle alongside the actors.

'You My Ride?' will premiere in January of 2017, and is guaranteed to appeal to viewers with its cleverly comical portrayal of a familiar service.

Starring: Kervens Joseph and Ayinde Howell
Production: Savage Hope Productions
Director: Jeff Osborne
Written: Angelo Perrino, Jeff Osborne
Genre: Dramedy

SUBSCRIBE to YOU MY RIDE: http://youmyridechannel.com
Like YOU MY RIDE on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/youmyride/
Follow YOU MY RIDE on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youmyride/
Follow YOU MY RIDE on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/YouMyRideSeries

For more information on the new web 'You My Ride?' series, premiering only on YouTube, visit http://youmyridechannel.com

For booking or for press inquiries please contact media relations liaison, Dana Blickensderfer at Info@iBossAdv.com or call 813-775-7107.

About 'You My Ride'
'You My Ride' Channel, in partnership with Savage Hope Productions and Reagent Productions, was created and inspired by true events and real passengers to create engagement and conversation.

Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kO7yCaFbwM

Countdown To Grammys! Spotlights 'Next To Blow' Artists In Major Industry Showcase February 10th

The 'COUNTDOWN TO THE GRAMMYS!' is Saturday Febuary 10, 2017 in L.A.. This Industry Party & Showcase for 'Next To Blow' Artists & Bands is Kick Off Event for the biggest Music Awards of the Year in the industry worldwide. Hours before the Worldwide extravaganza that is the biggest Event in the music business, this special event will be attended by Artists, Producers & Industry in town for the festivities.

Select Artists will perform for Industry, Media, Company Reps, Talent Scouts, Name Artists, Booking Agents, Concert Promoters & Music Fans from across the country, all being filmed for promotion to additional Music Companies, Booking Agents & Concert Promoters at the 59th annual GRAMMY AWARDS events in Southern California. Hosted by iconic music industry veteran & indie innovator Jay Warsinske (40+ years of helping breaking artists; including U2, DR.DRE, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, 2PAC, METALLICA, N.W.A, GUNS 'n ROSES, MADONNA, EMINEM, & many more; CEO/Founder of INDIEPOWER, IES-INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, ULTIMATE TOURS), & will be broadcast on INDIE POWER Radio. Various TV & Radio Shows, as well as Magazines & Bloggers will be interviewing the performers for the Industry Event. Top Artists selected from the Concert will be walking the Red carpet at the COUNTDOWN TO GRAMMYS!, being interviewed for the popular TV Shows 'INDIE POWER HOUR', 'THE ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD' & 'BEHIND THE MUSIC' blog, & artists will be promoted at Grammy oriented events, & ability to be spotlighted on one of the top Industry Seminars, called 'MAKING MONEY MAKING MUSIC' featuring a Who's Who in the Industry & moderated by the 'Indie Icon' Jay Warsinske.

With the Industry turning increasing Independent, & focused on Touring, Merchandising & Endorsements / Sponsorships, the GRAMMY week industry showcase, as well as company produced events alongside the CES-CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, BET AWARDS, IES-INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, MTV AWARDS, & AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS are key for artist's exposure, PR /publicity, contacts, and networking for maximizing one's success potentials and opportunities in the industry.

Reps from the major new artist development platforms for POP Artists (WANNA PARTY! Music), ROCK Artists (ROCK THE NATION TOUR), POWERPOP/PUNK POP (POWERPOP BLASTS!), SOUL / URBAN (NEW SOUL POWER!, HIP Classic HOP), COUNTRY (COUNTRY BLAST!) will be in attendance looking for 'Next Big Thing' Breakout Artists for these major Marketing, Promotion & Touring worldwide platforms.

Artists interested in securing a Performing & Promotion package for this elite event should email Bio/Music+Video links to: Talent@VIPawardShowcases.com ; Press/Media/Industry interested in covering & people interested in attending should RSVP at: info@VIPawardShowcases.com . Call 818-505-1836.

Website: http://www.VIPawardShowcases.com

Saturday, December 31, 2016

The Watters Win Indie Award

Indie Spoonful announces Austin, Texas husband and wife duo The Watters as the 2016 Indie Spoonful "Best Dose of Indie Music" Award winners. Their latest album, 'Great Unknown,' features a 9-piece band, including a full horn section.

Young schoolmates turned band-mates turned soul-mates, the duo have been playing music together for eleven years and have collaborated on six albums, sharing an authentic, amazing musical connection. Influenced by artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. Dog, My Morning Jacket and The Beatles, The Watters album 'Great Unknown' is soon to be known as - great.

The CD opens with the title track 'Great Unknown' which comes straight out of the gate with a wonderful groove on trumpet, sax and trombone. Jenna's voice enters, subdued and soulful, as she sings the killer first line, "You are pulsing in my marrow." Her voice has a clarity of tone that is striking.

Combined with the lower register of Daniels voice, the duo capture an old-school meets new school Americana-folk-rock-soul sound that is unique. The song's message is about letting life unfold as every moment has it's time and place. The chorus has a fantastic, feel-good vibe. "The world as you know it is changing every moment. Time can't be bought or sold. Every single soul, every creature every stone has a place in this great unknown." The Watters know how to write the kind of melodies and hooks that sink in and resonate.

Up next is "Realty" with Daniel taking the leads on vocals. The tune has a funky, melodic guitar riff that nicely ties everything together. The Watters have a great sense of rhythm that hints at 60's soul and jazz. Almost three minutes into the song there's a sweet slide guitar solo.

The third track on the album, "Bad Dreams" is my favorite and Jenna shines. "Bad Dreams" opens with a laid back 6/8 groove and a folk-violin solo that has a rich, vaguely Eastern phrasing that is gorgeous. "I twist and I turn holding the wall. It's gonna fall. Building me up, breaking me down, down to the ground. Dreams were forgotten and I'm walking in my sleep." Jenna's delivery is very moving. The recording, production and mix on each cut are very well-done.

Another favorite track is "Ebb and Flow." Throughout the album, The Watters present lyrics that reflect and observe with insight and sincerity, making for a poignant impact."The world has a way of giving and taking away. It's a game that we play. The rules are changing everyday..." Their lyrics are not about fear of the unknown, but rather about letting go of control and finding beauty in life's uncertainties.

Sure to be a crowd favorite that will get folks swaying and smiling is the song " Johnny Applesead" sung by Daniel and joined by Jenna on the chorus. This song is completely infectious. The melody is fun and memorable and the guitar and horn solos, as always, are tasteful and spot on musically. "We roll all over the country. Johnny Appleseed. Oh were fresh out of money. Hmmm, we got what we need, yeah." You can't help but want to roll all over the county with them.

The last song on the album is "Bright Side." This mellow and beautiful song is a soul-stopping shivers-up your arms kind of song. "There will always be a bright side as we circle round the sun."

In 2015, The Watters left Nashville to relocate to Austin, Texas which took an enormous leap of faith. The duo re-branded from a folk band called "The Oak Creek Band" and changed their name to 'The Watters.' The results of this transition can be heard in 'Great Unknown' which presents the tried and true musicianship of a couple who have played together since high-school.

Daniel and Jenna Watters have delivered an exceptional collections of songs with guts and soul, meaning and message, and above all else great musicianship. With 'Great Unknown' The Watters prove what their fans have 'known' all along - that their great songwriting and musicianship will always rise and grow whether they are in Nashville, Denver, Austin or any other part of the country, because The Watters have a universal appeal that they can take anywhere they want to go.

Website: http://www.indie-spoonful.com

Friday, December 30, 2016

MusicDishTV Review: J.Ovanni Music Video "Lap Dance"

 Needless to say, the music video of "Lap Dance" by the dynamic singer/songwriter J.Ovanni is one of the sexist music videos out there. Being a great dancer himself, J.Ovanni didn't flaunt his moves in the video, but rather laid back on a blood-red chair receiving a lap dance from dancer Jessy Jess with countless steaming hot scenes of twerking, grinding, touching, cupping, and licking… Simply put, the video is a pleasure to watch and itchy to listen to. It is just as sexy as the name of the song suggests - if not sexier - "Lap Dance (Body Full Of Naughty)".

J.Ovanni commands the stage with a synergy of a to-die for vocal range and dance moves that rival the best in the business. He has been showcased with a live band throughout California, New York, Nevada, Washington, Maryland, Georgia, DC and more. His video for "Criminal Love" has been viewed over 685,000times on YouTube. Through the latest social media avenues we make sure that his name and music are being heard by as many listeners as possible. He has already been noted for the unique style that he brings to the Pop/R&B scene and his popularity is growing daily.

Website: http://www.jovannimusic.com
Music: http://youtu.be/vJbXO9Wha7Q

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Blachawk Records/Universal Music Group Signs Capo Music To Major Distribution Deal

Blachawk Records signs independent record label Capo Music to a distribution deal via their agreement finalized just days ago, with ILS/Universal Music Group. Capo Music is owned and operated by hip hop artist MBurb the Captain, who is an independent artist out of Manassas, VA. Since 2009 MBurb has been delivering a consistent stream of music known for its hard-hitting punchlines and catchy melodies. In early 2012, MBurb signed a one-year with an independent label. After his contract was fulfilled, he decided to do things on his own with Capo Music. He released a mixtape with DJ Schemes entitled "The Syndicate", which was featured on multiple blog sites, including Thisis50, and Shade45. Shortly after release, he starred in his music video shot and directed by professional videographer, and associate, Alex Acosta of Prestige Film Works.

Under the new deal, MBurb will release his single "Please Stand Up" on December 16.
Blachawk Records CEO Anthony "Ace" Ratliff is excited about the label addition.

About Blachawk Records:
Known for their creative and quality music, Blachawk Records plans to keep the artistry pure, making new music with the new additions to the label.

For more information on Blachawk Records, MBurb and Capo Music, please visit:
Blachawk Records Website:
http://www.blachawkrecordsusa.com
MBurb’s Fan Page:
https://www.facebook.com/MBurb.Captain

Blachawk Records/Universal Music Group Signs Sky's The Limit Entertainment To Major Distribution Deal

Blachawk Records signs independent record label Sky's The Limit Entertainment to a distribution deal via their agreement finalized just days ago with ILS/Universal Music Group. Sky's The Limit Entertainment (under ASP Management, LLC) is owned and operated by Art and Stephanie Powell. Art Powell (aka Art The Great) is a Billboard charting music producer and industry veteran who has worked with several major label artists. Sky's the Limit is home to their notable artist Eddie Jones, a Billboard charting Pop and R&B singer/songwriter with a flair for drawing in fans with his silky falsetto, catchy writing skills and magnetic personality. Eddie's artistic abilities come as no surprise to those who see him write his own music, record songs, and perform nearly every chance he gets. Music is clearly his gift and passion.

Eddie has lived around the world, worked with Billboard charting producers—including Art the Great. Under the new deal, Eddie Jones will release his single "Think I'm In Love" on December 16.

Blachawk Records CEO Anthony "Ace" Ratliff is excited about the label addition.

About Blachawk Records:
Known for their creative and quality music, Blachawk Records plans to keep the artistry pure, making new music with the new additions to the label.

For more information on Blachawk Records, Eddie Jones, and Sky's the Limit Entertainment, please visit:

Blachawk Records Website:
http://www.blachawkrecordsusa.com/

Eddie Jones Website:
http://www.iameddiejones.com/

Sky's the Limit Webpage:
http://www.iameddiejones.com/sky-s-the-limit-entertainment

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Countdown To NAMM Extravaganza

The World Series Of Music presents the 'COUNTDOWN TO THE NAMM EXTRAVAGANZA!' Saturday January 14, 2017 in L.A.. This Industry Party & Showcase for 'Next To Blow' Artists & Bands is the Kick Off Event for the biggest tradeshow & convention in the World for Music Gear, Instruments & Artist Endorsements, for the $17 Billion dollar music products industry worldwide.

Selected Artists will perform for Industry, Media, Company Reps, Talent Scouts & Music Fans from across the country, all being filmed for promotion to additional Music Companies & Endorsement decision makers at the 115th annual NAMM Convention in Southern California. Hosted by iconic music industry veteran & indie innovator Jay Warsinske (40+ years of helping breaking artists; including U2, DR.DRE, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, 2PAC, METALLICA, N.W.A, GUNS 'n ROSES, MADONNA, EMINEM, many more; CEO/Founder of INDIEPOWER, IES-INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, ULTIMATE TOURS), & will be broadcast on INDIE 100 Radio. Various TV & Radio Shows, as well as Magazines & Bloggers will be interviewing the performers for the Industry Event. Top Artists selected from the Concert will be interviewed for the popular TV Shows 'INDIE POWER HOUR', 'THE ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD' & 'BEHIND THE MUSIC', & top acts receive Passes to the NAMM SHOW, & ability to be spotlighted on one of the top Industry Seminars there, called 'MAKING MONEY MAKING MUSIC' featuring a Who's Who in the Industry & hosted by the 'Indie Icon' Jay Warsinske.

With the Industry turning increasing Independent, & focused on Touring, Merchandising & Endorsements / Sponsorships, the NAMM week industry showcase, as well as company produced events alongside the GRAMMYS, CES-CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, BET AWARDS, IES-INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, MTV AWARDS, & AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS are key for artist's exposure, RR /publicity, contacts, and networking for maximizing one's success potentials and opportunities in the industry.

Reps from the major new artist development platforms for POP Artists (WANNA PARTY! Music), ROCK Artists (ROCK THE NATION TOUR), POWERPOP/PUNK POP (POWERPOP BLASTS!), SOUL / URBAN (NEW SOUL POWER!, HIP Classic HOP), COUNTRY (COUNTRY BLAST!) will be in attendance looking for 'Next Big Thing' Artists for these major Marketing, Promotion & Touring worldwide platforms.

Artists interested in Performing & being promoted at this elite event should email Bio/Music+Video links to: booking@WorldSeriesOfMusic.com; Press/Media/Industry interested in covering & people interested in attending should RSVP at: info@WorldSeriesOfMusic.com. Contact 818-505-0669.

Website: http://www.WorldSeriesOfMusic.com

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

VidaPrimo Appoints Stephen Brooks Executive Vice President And General Manager

VidaPrimo, the premier multi-platform network for Latin Rhythm music, has named Stephen Brooks as Executive Vice President and General Manager. The announcement was made by GoDigital Media Group Chairman and VidaPrimo CEO Jason Peterson. Brooks will help expand the music network so that it can be accessed on any device and through any service, uniting both music fans and interested brands in the process.

Global Megatrends
"Stephen Brooks is a rare combination of studio executive, startup entrepreneur and multi-linguist," states Peterson. "He has the perfect aggregation of skills and abilities to lead the next generation of localized music television on the Internet."

For his part, Brooks loves working with Peterson on the music side of the business. "I firmly believe that we're entering a new Golden Age of Music. Consumption is on the rise, and business models are catching up to listener behavior. VidaPrimo is at the intersection of several global mega-trends, including the proliferation of digital devices, 4G connectivity and the popularity of Latin rhythm music, which now has huge fan bases on all six continents."

Creating Value
Brooks has spent the last eighteen years working in content marketing and distribution for major entertainment companies Technicolor, Paramount Pictures and Warner Home Video. The Princeton-educated, USC Marshall School of Business MBA has seen the entertainment industry transformed by digital technologies,. "There are so many more ways to create value from content than ever before," he says. "The digital shift has made life more complex, but in complexity lies opportunity. Whether it's ad-supported platforms, subscription streaming, Over The Top platforms, global distribution, composition and related rights management or leveraging social media followings, the audiences are there, in droves."

Removing Barriers To Growth
Prior to joining VidaPrimo, Brooks provided business planning and strategic support services to a multitude of entertainment technology startup companies,. He quickly became intrigued with the potential of VidaPrimo. "VidaPrimo already provides a value chain of services that no other entity can match in our genre – from production to promotion to distribution to artist-brand integration," says Brooks. "My function is to remove the barriers and the friction that keeps value from flowing freely through the chain. Fans need a user interface that empowers them to enjoy music videos, and connect with the favorite artists, anytime, anywhere. Brands need to know what an amazing branding vehicle Latin rhythm music and its artists can be."

End Game
When asked what VidaPrimo might look like in a few years, Brooks states, "If we're doing things right, we'll have grown VidaPrimo into a brand that has the same recognition and equity as an MTV or VEVO. We want to be the #1 global music-oriented multiplatform network, that fans can access on any device, through any service, including their local cable or satellite provider."

Website: http://www.vidaprimo.com

Gig Performer Software Elevates Live Performing Experience Providing Complete And Effortless Control Over A Live Music Rig

Deskew Technologies today released Gig Performer 1.0, a robust and versatile audio plugin host application that enables bands or solo artists to gain complete control of their live music rigs, effects, voices or all simultaneously.

Running on both OSX and Windows with full Open Sound Control (OSC) support, Gig Performer's innovative approach and focus on usability is paired with an intuitive rack design, called a Rackspace, which transforms a performer's plugins into the most powerful, yet user-friendly live music software system. An impressive list of cutting edge features enable musicians to control multiple instruments, layer sounds and employ authentic effects easily, and all with little CPU usage.

Unlike other live performance applications that deploy traditional channel-strip approaches with confusing busses, sends, auxes or inserts, Gig Performer instead uses performer and connection views, enabling musicians to simply connect plugins to each other any way they want, then custom-design Panels to control each Rackspace. They can then add Variations, which allow multiple sets of settings for a single Rackspace, and switch instantly between them.

For instance, if they create a Rackspace consisting of an electric piano and some effects (phase, reverb, tremolo) then they can switch instantly from fast deep tremolo, to slow mellow tremolo plus reverb, and so on, even while still holding notes. Plus, they can customize their Panels using a variety of available widgets (knobs, switches, levers, LEDs) and colored face plates.

They can also use Gig Performer with their existing environment, by training it to recognize the controls on their keyboards, OSC apps, MIDI expression pedals and control surfaces, and then use them to control plugin parameters. Features such as layering and splitting operations, and individual transposition are also built in.

"We're already using Gig Performer on stage and on tour and it has worked flawlessly," said David Jameson, co-founder of Deskew Technologies, co-developer of Gig Performer and keyboardist/Eigenharpist for The Security Project and Beyond the Wall. "Our mission was to create a computer based sound management system that is highly reliable, versatile and easy-to-use. Gig Performer elevates the live performance experience with complete control unlike anything before."

Key features include:
* INSTANT SWITCHING - Switch among your rack spaces - INSTANTLY and GLITCHFREE

* MIDI & OSC SUPPORT - Use your existing MIDI and OSC devices and apps. Map any control to any controllable parameter.

* USER FRIENDLY - Gig Performer is user-friendly. You will be able to create complete setups in no time.

* LOW CPU USAGE - We've spent countless hours making sure that Gig Performer uses as few CPU cycles as possible.

* CROSS PLATFORM - Works on OS X and Windows devices. Your GIG files can be opened on both platforms.

* FLEXIBLE - Connect any plugin to any other plugin in any configuration. Parallel or serial - no AUX busses needed.

* BUILT-IN TUNER - If you need to tune your instrument quickly - Gig Performer's built-in tuner is accurate, large and just a click, tap or push away.

* ADVANCED MIDI FUNCTIONS - Associate specific MIDI devices with particular plugins easily and visually. Use transpose, channel mapping, MIDI out settings and more...

* VARIATION SUPPORT - Easily create variations of your rackspace. Switch between variations seamlessly - even while holding notes or chords on your keyboard or guitar.

Musicians can use touch surfaces such as Lemur or TouchOSC to control Gig Performer, as well as applications such as Max for even more sophisticated control.

Gig Performer supports VST formats on both OSX and MS Windows, as well as the AU format on OSX. AAX support will be included later.

Gig Performer has an MSRP of US $249.00. Special pricing is currently available for $124.00. For more information about Gig Performer and to download a 14-day trial, please visit www.gigperformer.com

Monday, December 26, 2016

Lucy Kalantari Wins Best Children's Music Song In The 15th Annual Independent Music Awards

Brooklyn's own children's artist, Lucy Kalantari joins All Hail the Yeti, Camila Meza, Macy Gray, Fiona Joy, The Mud Howlers, Air Traffic Controller, Le Boeuf Brothers, Olivia Penalva, The Krickets and Xcelencia as A Winner in The 15th annual Independent Music Awards [The IMAs], the influential program for self-released and indie label talent.

A complete list of The 15th IMA Winners available at http://independentmusicawards.com/the-15th-independent-music-awards-winners/

The year's best artists and releases were announced during The IMAs inaugural Independent Music Party, an 8-hour music marathon co-sponsored by Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts. The event drew hundreds of indie artists, industry innovators and music fans from around the world to the David Rubenstein Atrium in New York City for performances, panel discussions; and to learn this year's Independent Music Awards winners.

Top honors in 80 Album, EP, Song, Producer, Music Video and Design categories were determined by blue-ribbon artist and industry judging panels which included: Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, Meshell Ndegeocello, Slayer, Amy Lee, Krewella, The Kills, Ledisi, Suzanne Vega and Warren Haynes, among many other recording artists, talent buyers, music press and programmers. A complete list of The 15th IMA Judges available at http://independentmusicawards.com/15th-annual-ima-judges

Lucy Kalantari makes uplifting jazz-age inspired music for kids and families. Her latest album, Big Things, is filled with jazz-scat-along play while inviting listeners to find their voice to do big things for the world.

"What an honor to be in wonderful company of independent songwriters and producers!" says Kalantari. "It's a beautiful thing to do what we love and share it with the world."

Artistry Has Its Awards
Now in it's 16th year, the prestigious Independent Music Awards honor exceptional music projects by established artists and rising stars. The program receives entries from 95 countries on 6 continents; and includes artists previously on major labels, as well as other self-released and indie label talent.

Past winners and nominees include: Amy Lee, fun, Flying Lotus, Girl In A Coma, J.D. McPherson, Killer Mike, Lacuna Coil, Meghan Trainor, Pokey LaFarge, Passenger, Radio Radio, RuPaul, Speech, The Amigos among many more.

Submissions for The 16th annual Independent Music Awards open December 2016.
Details and a complete list of winners, nominees and judges available at:www.IndependentMusicAwards.com

Website: http://www.lucykalantari.com
Music: http://lucykalantari.com/music