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Jesse Saunders' New Book and Single

Jesse Saunders will be promoting his new book "House Music...The Real Story" with a special DJ set at Strictly Social, Feb 27th (http://elemental-consulting.com/2008/02/rozzi-daime-jesse-saunders-strictly.html)

Please find below the press release regarding his book and new single. Let me know if you can post this.

Cheers!

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Jesse Saunders Presents "House Music... The Real Story" And New Single "Luv 2 Luv U"

Jesse Saunders' story is one of the most important in the history of popular culture. From his hometown of Chicago, Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the first original House music record, "ON and ON" in 1984, fore-fronting one of the most significant music revolutions in history. His brand of music would come to sell millions, dictating the sounds and styles of every dance floor across the globe over the past two decades. As it cemented itself into the popular consciousness, its roots would come to be largely contested and eventually forgotten. Written with author James Cummins, this autobiography tells the story of how it all unfolded.

The stage is set early on as Saunders recalls the impact his own influential family had on his life, as well as the rich musical landscape of America and Chicago that came to inspire him. As he retraces the development of House music from the streets of Chicago to the city's iconic nightclub, the Warehouse, to the biggest music labels in Los Angeles, and to eventual the adoption of House as the staple sound of English and European hot-spots, Jesse Saunders sets the record straight once and for all. Touching on celebrity and drug culture, he does not shy away from addressing the names and events that came to harm his beloved music. Jesse Saunders is an artist whose influence on modern music will never be forgotten.

Jesse Saunders is the originator of House music. A two-time Grammy selectee, he is also a long-time member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. In addition to his own acclaimed and influential releases, Saunders' has written produced and music for some of the biggest names in the music business.

Coming off the critically acclaimed 20th anniversary tour in 2004, which hit every hemisphere of the world, Jesse continues to stay at the forefront and set trends with his current release "LUV 2 LUV U" on Broken Records.

Take a Listen to the single "Luv 2 Luv U":

http://www.brokenrecords.us/play.php?play=yes&id=57

FOR PRESS INFO:

Trish Williamson: twb@lvprco.com
Shawn at Publish America: shawns@publishamerica.com

www.JesseSaunders.com
www.BrokenRecords.us
www.HouseMusicReunion.com
www.MySpace.com/JesseSaunders
www.MySpace.com/HouseMusicLive

Jazz Warriors Afropeans: amended release date

Courtney Pine's
Jazz Warriors Afropeans
releases its live album,
recorded on 6 October 2007 at The Barbican,
on Destin-E Records (cat. no:777 25 3 1807)
on
Monday 28 April 2008

Afropeans (definition): to be part of African descent and to exist in Europe, culturally, spiritually or, in this case, musically

Robert Fordjour: drums
Darren Taylor: double bass
Alex Wilson: acoustic piano
Femi Temowo: acoustic/electric guitar
Omar Puente: electric violin
Ayanna Witter Johnson: cello/voice
Samuel Dubois: alto/bass steel pans
Chris Storr/Byron Wallen/Jay Phelps: trumpets/flugelhorns
Harry Brown: trombone
Nathanial Facey/Shabaka Hutchings/Jason Yarde/Courtney Pine: woodwind

The original Jazz Warriors were a hugely influential black British big band initiated by Courtney Pine in the mid-1980s. Their mission was to celebrate black British musicianship and shake up the cliquey world of British jazz. Twenty years on, this one-off gig's ‘Afropeans’ were assembled to play new compositions celebrating Black History Month and the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade. The rhythm section was top-notch, paring grooves down to their essential details, shifting gear with panache. There were barnstorming solos... the three-hour concert never lost interest... nice touches abounded - delicate bowed strings, a skanking reggae backing tailgate trombone, foot-stamping chains. Hugely entertaining...
Mike Hobart, The Times

On 6 October 2007, at The Barbican in London, UK saxophone legend Courtney Pine led the freshly-minted 15-piece Jazz Warriors Afropeans in a vibrant three hour musical celebration of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act bicentenary. This new ensemble, taking its lead from the positive spirit of seminal 1980s big band the Jazz Warriors, brings established names such as Byron Wallen, and Alex Wilson together with key newcomers such as Shabaka Hutchings, Samuel Dubois, and Ayanna Witter Johnson. As a result, this live album documents an extraordinary meeting of some of the UK’s most exciting musicians, and serves as a spellbinding memento of an evening commemorating a landmark historical event.

Courtney Pine is considered the key UK jazz musician of his generation. It all began when, as a young saxophonist backing many of the travelling reggae stars, he noticed he was not the only hornsman with a deep desire to play jazz. In 1984, he founded The Abibi Jazz Arts with a view to harnessing the collective strength among African-Caribbean jazz artists. A big band, christened The Jazz Warriors by Courtney’s wife, was created and, after a very short time, it began to play its own music. The band grew in size and strength - gaining positive reactions from both audience and media - and the likes of Steve Williamson, Mamadi Kamara, Claude Deppa, Cheryl Alleyne and others contributed to its vibrancy. The Jazz Warriors’ main aim was to unite different generations of musicians, and Courtney always intended up and coming players to have a place in the band; when interference from some members meant this was questioned, the band broke up under somewhat acrimonious circumstances with only one album, Out of Many One People (released in 1987 on Island Records), under its belt.

www.courtneypine.co.uk

press enquiries to: Helen Maleed

tel/fax: 020 7732 4624 mobile: 07986 235 855

email: helen@greendesk.demon.co.uk

2.29.08 Leap Year Gig @ Sugar Bar, NYC

'Till leap year give you one day more...

Feb 29th @ the Sugar Bar.
On this very special extra day of the year, I'll be doing a stripped-down set at the legendary Sugar Bar. Why legendary, you ask? It's owned by Ashford and Simpson! Can't top that, eh?

Also, apparently there is more than one Sugar Bar in the NYC, so just a side note - it's the one on the Upper West Side.

I'll be singing solo, so if the spirit moves you, please swing on by. It's my first show of 2008, so it would be great to see you in the crowd!

love & laughter,
Heather P

WHEN: Friday, February 29th 2008
WHERE: Sugar Bar, NYC
254 West 72nd Street (btwn Broadway & West End)
TIME: Show Starts at 7:30pm, we hit the stage at 8:30pm!
COVER: $10

Tashas World @ The Cobden London

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Nu Soul Room at Soul Train

Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva Live @ SOB's Wednesday March 12th

Peter Hadar & Amanda Diva Live @ SOB's Wednesday March 12th
Peter Hadar Memories Of The Heart Downloads Available @ iTunes CD Baby Recent Reviews Memories Of The Heart raises the bar for soul music and does so without much effort at all. The CD was released a while back, but the music is fresh as ever. In short, Peter Hadar is that dude! Cop the album and let your friends know what they're missing. Elliott Williams - ProjectVIBE Internet Radio RETAIL REPORT: EAR WAX RECORDS January 24, 2008 (2:48 pm) Top 5 records pushing some weight right now: Honorable Mentions: Peter Hadar - Memories of the Heart _________________ Coming Soon... Fresh Attire EP- Available Spring '08	Greetings! Join Us for An Evening of R&B/Soul! Peter Hadar

Dope By Association Every First Thursday @ The Vault 225 E. Houston St. NYC

More to Come from The Hadar Movement Powered By: The Shayna Miller Group Online Music, Marketing & Events

Save The Date - Organix Soul Ya'll

January's installment of Organix Soul was filled with electricity and excitement. The night kicked off with Mobile Alabama poet Jahbu taking center stage going right into a politically charged piece that kept the crowd on edge. He then went into three more powerful pieces and exiting to a riveting standing ovation by the standing room only audience.

January's installment of Organix Soul was filled with electricity and excitement. The night kicked off with Mobile Alabama poet Jahbu taking center stage going right into a politically charged piece that kept the crowd on edge. He then went into three more powerful pieces and exiting to a riveting standing ovation by the standing room only audience.

Next came Nu Direxions and they took the audience on a smooth jazz ride that they will not forget anytime soon with a medley of tunes that kept everyone grooving and dancing in their chairs.

Then came Huggy Bear da Poet who ripped through a number of poems that kept everyone on edge from poem to poem. Flexing from Relationships to Politics, he amazingly converted everyone who
previously believed they didn’t like poetry to avowed poetry lovers.

Then along came Maeve Hughes who brought her own style of soulfunk vibes to the Organix session. She was so into the groove she danced barefoot on the stage.

Followed by the evenings feature performer: Ms. Brown Rice who sang a number of original tunes as well as popular cover tunes by Jill Scott, Erika Badu, and Lauren Hill… The audience hung on every word uttered, amazed by the soulfulness of her voice and the sincerity of her soul. She rocked the house. And the over 200 folks in the house loved every minute of her performance

So What’s Next or should I say Who is next and how do we top or even match the talent of December and January’s lineup? Our response is: Gordon James, April Hill, the soulful duo of Kim Stone-Keaton and Marcus Pitts, and newcomer Amore But lets begin with April Hill.

"If you are not already familiar with April Hill, then it is with the greatest of pleasure that I acquaint you with her here and now. It has to be pointed out that there has been a lot of positive noise made on this side of the pond for this Lady and I can understand why. It is refreshing to see any new artist that carries the real soul torch, let alone one who has such talents and is, let's be honest, who is extremely beautiful to boot "..... Barry Towler - Soul Express

Howard University grad April Hill left her Atlanta home bound for New York and a job on Wall Street. But her first love, music, kept calling and we're glad she listened. She landed singing gigs and was ultimately heard by Marlon Saunders, who worked with her on her upcoming debut album, Love 360.

April has been making a big buzz around New York and now she's ready to take on the world with her jazzy soul sound and attractive voice. So we're extremely proud that April is gracing us during the month of February with an exclusive advance track from Love 360, the great leadoff track "The Search." One listen and you'll know that a great new singer has arrived.

Tickets for this event are $15 at the door, $10 in advance and can be purchased online at www.organixsoul.com. For more information or for local ticket outlets contact Organix Promotions at 413.233.4595.

Visit our sponsor SPRINGFIELD HOLIDAY INN AT www.hispringfield.com

Tickets are Moving Quickly - Purchase Your Tix Online at www.organixsoul.com

Alpha's 1st Friday: February 7, 2008 in the Penthouse @ the Holiday Inn Springfield

COMING IN MARCH: Alpha's 3 in 1 Event click here http://www.organixsoul.com/alphas.htm

Alison Crockett Fabulous February

sol image - alison crockett February News

Sol Image Catolog Click to Purchase Bare On Becoming A Woman... That's Where You Go Radio Airplay CD101.9 FM NYC 88.9FM Balt, MD 88.9 Raleigh, NC Solarradio, UK Im4radio.com 4Dasoul.com afternoondelight @colourfulradio.com if you know any others where my music is being played, let me know! Key of Gee E-Zine Review Here's a review form the Urban Organic Festival... ...Crockett was in Detroit for the Urban Organic Weekend. When I interviewed her... I thought OK - she is a nice quiet, laid-back... But, wow when Alison walked on stage to sing - girl friend morphed into this energetic Diva... Everyone that came after her, had step up their vocal game - cause she brought it. To read more click here Where to purchase and Download iTunes iTunes U.S. iTunes Australia/N.Z. iTunes Canada iTunes UK/European Union iTunes Japan Rhapsody Napster eMusic Sony Connect GroupieTunes Amazon MP3 Kemp Mill Records, Wash, DC (new!) Dr Wax Chicago, Ill Soulbrother Records London, UK DustyGroove.com Artistdirect.com

Greetings! I had a really busy time last month. I was running from one end of the counrty to another it seemed. But, it was all good. As I said before, the IAJE conference in Toronto was really great. I presented a clinic on vocal technique and it was PACKED! Look for more clinics and workshops on vocals and technique in the near future. I missed you in Raleigh one week to see you again the very next. FYI, it SNOWED in Atlanta, forcing me to cancel my dates there. But i was back with my old friend King Britt doing the Sylk 130 show. I had a really good time. Just so y'all know, that girl Jaguar Wright can sing! It was a blast hanging out with all my friends from Philly. Cross your fingers, it shouldn't be the last. This month, I'm still performing, but I'm taking a well needed break. I'm only doing one performance, right next to NYC, in Newark. See the details on the flier. Remember, if you bring in a copy of the filer to the venue, you get half off the cover charge. To finish up, I'm really working on a new me this year. Last year had some great highs and low lows. But I know I am blessed. I actually do listen to my own words on my songs because "Everything is Beautiful" really sums it up for me and I just need to actually listen to what the universe wants me to do.... Know that I really appreciate all the good wishes, support, and love that you all have given me. Let's make this year phenomenal! Alison Click Here to purchase the record and find out what you think. Then email me back with your comments....I'd luv to hear from you! Future Dates: Thursday, Feb 28 - St. Nick's Pub - Harlem, NYC - TBA March 28 - Newport News, VA - more info coming soon Look out for more details coming soon. If you want alison to perform in your area contact teddy@thecrockettgallery.com or info@alisoncrockett.com.

InJoy News

Rhythm And Soul Radio Playlists

Here are the playlists from the last two editions of Rhythm And Soul Radio: January 29, 2008 Get Down - LAW Chicago Falcon - Budos Band feat. Wale I Wanna Be Free - April Hill Manifest Destiny - Nick Rolfe Interview with Nick Rolfe Aint No Sunshine - Nick Rolfe Interview concl. Hope He'll Be Happier - April Hill Delilah - Heavy D Let Her Dance - Stephen Marley feat. Maya Azucena Love - Carlton J. Smith Right on Time - Paola Jean Less Than An Hour - Nas feat. Cee Lo Dangerous (Remix) - Mahasin Hate 2 Love U - Amerie This is Personal - Isis Caught Up - Duo Live feat. Talib Kweli Go All Out - Buckshot feat. 9th Wonder I Spit 4 You - SB Life & Music - Rogier Is This Something? - Boo Boo Cousins Dream Flight - Angela Johnson feat. Rahsaan Patterson Be Faithful - Lemar Closing Remarks - Porsche Smith February 5, 2008 Get Into It - Jeff Redd Let Your Body Go - Jimmy Sommers feat. Rahsaan Patterson More Than A Love Song - Pryzlezz feat. Dwele I Can't Get Enough - GC and Soul Mafia Interview with GC and Soul Mafia Fly Away - GC and Soul Mafia Interview Concl. Let It Go - GC and Soul Mafia I Cannot Save You - Erika Rose How Far - Brig Feltus Off Key (Love Letter) - Koffee Get Down - LAW Interview with Dinna of Sybarite Productions & Hard Hittin Harry Can't You See - Lemar Love - Carlton J. Smith Interview with Dinna of Sybarite Productions and Hard Hittin Harry Concl. Rap Superstar - ANT Veteran - GrandDaddy I.U. Been In Love - Eric Roberson feat. Phonte It's About Time - Rachel Bell Closing Remarks - Porsche Smith Additional playlists from previous weeks can be found on the Rhythm & Soul Radio MySpace site: www.myspace.com/rhythmandsoulradio If you're an artist or know of an artist who wants their music considered to be played on Rhythm & Soul Radio, music can be sent via mp3 to Marko@Injoyenterprises.com or mailed to: Rhythm & Soul Radio c/o InJoy Enterprises 244 Fifth Avenue, ste. 2489 New York, NY 10001

Support Independent Music

We always want to call your attention to great performances or special events in the world of independent music. Feb. 8 - Chris Rob at BAM Cafe - This former keyboardist for John Legend has worked with Lauryn Hill, DJ Spinna, the legendary Leon Ware and many others and brings his solo show to BAM Cafe in Brooklyn for a FREE performance at 8pm. Feb. 8 - Erika Rose & GC & Soul Mafia at The Knitting Factory - We can attest to the skills of these two artists as both have appeared on Rhythm & Soul Radio over the last couple of months. This will be a special Friday night of live performances from independent artists. Others performing during the night include Jax, Sarah White and S.O.U.L. Purpose. Tix are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Get advance tix from www.knittingfactory.com. Feb. 9 - Nadir backed by Rhythm Republik at BAM Cafe - Hailing from Detroit, MI, this singer songwriter comes to Brooklyn's BAM Cafe to rock the house in a FREE performance that begins at 8pm. Feb. 9 - Brown Baby Girl & Anthony Dixon at Solomon's Porch in Brooklyn - Two is almost always better than one and this night promises to be proof positive of that!!!! A night of sexy sultry soul!!!!! Admission is $10, showtime is 8pm.

Nu-Soul Magazine Newsletter: Rahsaan Patterson, Steph Jones, Jesse Saunders, Jill Scott & more

Greetings! What an amazing year 2008 has been so far! We want to thank everyone who came out to Strictly Social. It is fast becoming one of LA's hottest events. Be sure to check out the photos and peep the lineup for February edition featuring Jesse Saunders & Rozzi Daime. We'd also like to thank everyone who entered our contests for Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and Kiss N Grind. We have our winners and lets just say we got a whole lot of emails! This week we have plenty of cool stuff for you to check out including new interviews with Rahsaan Patterson and Steph Jones, a DJ mix from DJ Rahdu and lots more. Good luck to Vikter Duplaix at the Grammys! Norman Mayers Editor-in-Chief Nu-Soul

Strictly Social w/ Jesse Saunders & Rozzi Daime Wednesday February 27 Get The Details New Interview: Rahsaan Patterson Currently touring in support of his fourth release Wine & Spirits, Rahsaan Patterson presents an honestly open door of himself. If you want to know where he has been, then just listen. With twelve storied songs, Wine & Spirits carries soul through melodies, genres and brightly lit tunnels colored with emotions thick enough to feel hearts touch. "Pitch Black" is a favorite for its raw simplicity and expression of life's troubles. Vocalizing himself for 23 years Rahsaan has managed to retain strength and burst energy continuously through his music. Wine & Spirits, in its entirety, is no different except for the fact that Rahsaan gives you the music you weren't expecting. It just feels good! Read the full interview by Porschia Baker New Interview: Steph Jones Revitalizing, magnetic, and as tranquilly sophisticated and engaging as a coffee table book, this avant-garde face to soul music has honed his skills, polishing radio tunes like Disturbing Tha Peace's "Celebrity Chick" featuring Ludacris, Chingy, and Small World on the compilation Strength In Numbers. With his raspy, airy and passionate falsetto, Steph Jones, the Mo City Alien, is looking to turn heads with his with studio album Mr. Ordinary. Using his stereo and his records to perform a music séance to inspire him, this former Ford Model called upon the finesse of Old School favorites like Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and Al Green to create his 2008 studio debut. Using old school jazz, soul, and quiet storm sensibilities with a hip-hop swagger and new jack swing, this certified nu-soul artist and self-classified music raconteur is a musical oddity all of his own. Read the interview by Marcus Scott New Review: Various Artists Album: 20 Ways To Float Through Walls Genre: Electronica/World Read the Review Event Review: Strictly Social w/ Jimi James & Amber Ojeda Check out coverage of this event DJ Craze Bass Sessions LA w/ Craze & Assualt Sunday February 18 Event Details Soul Exploration w/ Bilal & Sa-Ra Saturday February 16 Event Details Jill Scott Live In Paris Experience PLATINUM SELLING and GRAMMY AWARD WINNING JILL SCOTT performing to a sold out yet intimate crowd, weaving her fabled storytelling into an unmistakable groove that left the Parisian crowd wanting the experience to last forever! Also includes four electrifying tracks from her four night SRO concerts at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles, CA in 2007 and a magnificent documentary featuring Jill's fans on the streets of Paris. DVD LIVE IN PARIS 1. The Way 2. Whatever 3. The Fact Is (I Need You) 4. Golden 5. My Petition 6. Bedda At Home 7. Rasool 8. He Loves Me LIVE AT HOUSE OF BLUES 1. Crown Royal 2. Hate On Me 3. My Love 4. All I DOCUMENTARY Featuring Jill's fans on the streets in Paris Also available in a DELUXE EDITION containing the same content as the above DVD but with the addition of an audio CD containing the audio content from the Live In Paris segment. Purchase this DVD at Amazon Purchase the Deluxe CD + DVD Preview the DVD Free mix from DJ Rahdu 1. Vicki Anderson; Bobby Byrd - You're welcome, Stop On By - Mother Popcorn - Vivid Sound 2. 9th Wonder instrumetal - CD-R 3. DJ Babu - Dee On - Beat Tape, Vol. 1 - Nature Sounds 4. Erykah Badu - The Healer - Nu Amerykah - Universal/Motown 5. Pete Rock; Leela James - No Tears - Soul Survivor 2 - Rapster 6. G&D - Time - Message Uni versa - Look 7. Coultrain - Lilac Tree - The Adventures of Seymour Liberty - Ju Ju Dust 8. Byron the Aquarius - Turn Back Time - CD-R 9. Sa-Ra; Rozzi Daime - So Special - The Hollywood Recordings - Babygrande 10 DJ Spinna - Starz - Compositions - Female Fun 11. Busta Rhymes - Woo-Hah! Got you All In Check! - the Coming - Elektra/WEA 12. Quantic Soul Orchestra - Raw Ingredients - Stampede - Tru Thoughts 13. The Bamboos; Tyra Hammond - Head In the Clouds - Rawville - Tru Thoughts 14. El Michels Affair - Detroit Think Twice - Sounding Out The City - PID 15. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait For You (Ticklah Remix) - Daptone Records Remixed - Daptone Records Download the mix Check out Rahdu's blog

Nu-Soul bridges the gap between the world of R&B/soul and the underground vibes of electronica, the common factor being a grounding in funk, soul and urban lifestyle. This is a place where the sounds of neo-soul, drum and bass, deep house and breakbeat are a part of the same family. Through fascinating articles, engaging interviews, and the latest reviews, Nu-Soul hopes to open minds to the incredible array of soul influenced music available today. Sincerely, Norman Mayers Nu-Soul

A Night With Najee And Maysa

A NIGHT WITH NAJEE AND MAYSA

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The ATL- Scene about to BEAM and HOUSTON did it!!

- Vol 1, Issue 1

In This Issue A-TOWN/H-TOWN at 205 CLUB SXSW SOUL Melissa Young Friendly Links I GOT SOUL PROTON Miz Metro Mondayz The Bloom Blog Karina Nistal Rebel Crew Comeupkids Melissa Young Fusicology URB Magazine TASTE NYC GripplyAZ		Friends and Fam 2008 is taking off no joke-- things are brewing- deals are in the makes and The Bloom Effect is feeling big things about to POP! OK I am so so so ready - can you feel it-- my excitement, my emotions, my adrenaline, my enthusiasm, my passion.... I've been told lately that PASSION really does mean the b-all and end all at the end of the day and without it-- you're nothing and it - which is created -- is NOTHING too! With that said-- My Passion's for sale- for the right price....... So I'm coming off my MIDEM high- the only low was the $$$- I was practically drowning over there---You'd think $1,000 can at least take you through 2 days. Well not in France my dears! At least not now-- Look for my wrap up on MIDEM coming soon. I will say a couple things... I came back with over 150 new CD's from around the world- electro, world, hip hop, soul, rock and just about everything under the sun! The other thing was and is---SANTO GOLD Everywhere I turned- the Santo Gold name was uttered. I felt her presence for sure and smiled as she performed at my famous birthday joint last year at Fat Baby- Mixtape Riot style!! This year Santo's practically a household name. So is my girl ROXY. A-TOWN/H-TOWN at 205 CLUB Well, I've been on this progressive Atlanta scene for many years and it's finally jumping for real! Not talking Crunk or Rap but-- don't even know the words but I've been excited for a long time----Ghetto Tech/Metal Rap- hate descriptions! I've been a long time supporter of SKY HY and Joi and Andre and out of this scene has spawned GripplyAZ, Proton, Holly Weerd, Muffy and so many more. Please check COMEUPKIDS and Fadia Kader as they're serious players and supporters behind it and it's seriously about to blow wide open!! And props to Mosi Reeves- one of the first to write about it... There's a hot party been doing it called BROKE and BOUJEE and I'm ecstatic that I'm down with these players. We're bringing them up for the first time--- please mark down on your calendars what's going to be considered one of hottest events this year so far in NY--- It's called A-Town/H-Town - marrying the scenes- these hot scenes and new musical styles out of Atlanta and Houston. All 4 of these artists are URB's Next 1000 and 3 of them if you count COMEUPKIDS are URB's NEXT 100 April issue! Houston had SCREW and Rap but it doesn't stop there! Enter REBEL CREW and Karina!! Too fresh for anything you're ready for but you'll be extra sorry you miss- so guess what!!! You simply can't! You can't miss this joint because YOU will be sorry!!! Wednesday. Feb 20th--- At NY's hottest Lower East Side Jaunt- 205 Thanks Joey and TASTE for believing in this and joining forces. The Taste Crew are some of the finest promoters of lifestyle and trend setting events-- they got their fingers on the pulse and know some of the most beautiful people-- course it helps looking like Joey! If you want to meet hot chicks and sporting blokes - yo- just show up -- No but seriously-- the hottest music you'll be introduced to in a while and I feel that a who's who medley of people will be out and about sneaking in-- So this is the line up! Karina Nistal Joe B of Rebel Crew Proton GripplyAZ $10.00 at door RSVP list-- Five smacks! 9PM Photos by TONE Sponsored by: IMEEM, Vimby.com, Urb's Next 1000, Fusicology, Comeupkids, The Bloom Effect and SESAC

SXSW SOUL

You heard it here first! Tis true-- SXSW bringing lots of SOUL next month to Austin. SXSW SOUL - line up announced soon- stay tuned for details. There can never be enough SOUL and SXSW is committed and excited about the upcoming showcases featured at this year's Music Festival. Flyer and details coming soon SXSW SOUL

Melissa Young

We love Melissa! Get ready for 'Just up the Road' to hit retail near you and all over the web.. Her debut release - M.Young is sweeping up fans wherever she goes- her presence, songs and charm is undeniable. Come up to Smith's Old Bar in Atlanta- Thursday, Feb 14th. It's Valentine's Day. Come out and give me a kiss or bring me flowers as I'm flying down for this one! DJ Rasta Root(SmokinNeedles) on the two's and the lovely and talented Jodine of Jodine's Corner on the Mic. Sponsored by I GOT SOUL and Fusicology

Lastly, but never last-- please check my blog and peep my site and add me to Facebook, Linkedin, Imeem, Myspace, and anything else I can possibly have time for. The Bloom Effect I also won 'TOP CONSULTANT' in NARIP My RATES are now officially higher!! The Bloom Effect 'We Create The Buzz, so YOU can BLOOM. How do you like it? See you soon Fiona Bloom The Bloom Effect email: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

Chris Rob Newsletter Vol. 1

Chris Rob's Newsletter Vol. 2 Febuary 2008

Information Chris Rob Website Electronic Press Kit BUY NOW!! Click on the image to check out The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob, Vol. 1! Album also available on I-tunes SoulTracks.Com Interview SoulTracks.com recently interviewed me about my upcoming projects. Click on the pic to check out the interview! Kendra Ross @ The Key Club Febuary 15, 2008 Check me out with a new classic performer for ya'll, the divine Kendra Ross. I rocked keys throughout her new debut album New Voice, which won her the "Best New Artist" award from SoulTracks.com. We will be at the Key Club in New Jersey on Febuary 15th. Click on the pic to check out her website and music. Black History Month When was the last time you saw Roots? Whatever your race may be, take a minute to check it out, you know it's gonna be on a few channels this month!! Remember this, and relate it to today. Very important. Celebrate black history month!

Upcoming Shows 2/8/08, Brooklyn, Brookyn Academy of Music Cafe 2/9/08, New York, The Lower Eastside Girl's Club 2/14/08, Washington D.C., The Bohemian Caverns 2/15/08, Newark, NJ, The Key Club w/ Kendra Ross Please visit www.myspace.com/chrisrobonline for show times WHAT'S GOOD!! Long time...has some changes to make, been in the lab creating, all kinds of things! Just a heads up about some upcoming shows and music. This Friday at BAM cafe, if you have not heard....we take it to the stage. Showtimes are listed on the flier above. Brooklyn, you know about Bam...so come early!! You are invited to this event on Saturday afternoon, where I will do a workshop and performance for the Lower Eastside Girls Club, along with some good friends including Chitown's own Chester Gregory. Come catch a vibe!! See you at one these joints! And Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovers...Holla! Be Peace, Chris Rob, Soul Soldier Entertainment

Angela Johnson

ANGELA JOHNSON returns with 'A WOMAN'S TOUCH - VOL 1'

New York singer-songwriter-producer ANGELA JOHNSON excels on her first all-star 'producer' album, featuring a stunning guest line-up comprising many of the finest current soul vocalists, including Eric Roberson, Rahsaan Patterson, Maysa, Gordon Chambers, Julie Dexter and Frank McComb. There are many stand-out tracks, notably the Eric Roberson house track 'Let Me Know' and Frank McComb's undeniably hooky 'Play', as well as Maysa's 'More Than You Know', Rahsaan Patterson's 'Dream Flight' and 'Here I Stand' featuring Claude McKnight of vocal group Take 6. Check out sound samples on our website - www.domerecords.co.uk Album out on Monday 11th February!

Interview with Angela Johnson (31 January 2008) by Christian John Wikane (taken from www.popmatters.com). Part-time house diva and full time soul music icon, Angela Johnson has already achieved acclaim as a performer, but now she's ready to challenge the gender assumptions about R&B producers with a collaborative album that might be one of the year's early bests. The Trans-Continental Soul of Angela Johnson When Angela Johnson performs at the Blue Note, the world famous jazz haunt in the heart of Greenwich Village, she transforms the club into a den of first-class funk and sizzling soul. Perched behind her keyboard, Johnson directs her band with a raised arm and open fist, her foot tapping in time to one of the tightest rhythm sections in New York City. That Johnson is considered a definitive voice of contemporary soul by audiences everywhere from Atlanta to Australia is no surprise; her first two albums on Purpose Records, They Don't Know (2002) and Got to Let It Go (2005), earned rave reviews by soul music aficionados the world over. Now, in the tradition of Quincy Jones's classic multi-artist productions, Johnson assembles a roster of top-notch talent including Rahsaan Patterson, Maysa Leak, and Claude McKnight on her first "producer" project, the aptly titled A Woman's Touch. Origins After spending a delightful afternoon in conversation with Angela Johnson, discussing everything from the first gig she ever performed in New York City to the purity of her young daughter's observations about music, it' s apparent that A Woman's Touch is the album Angela Johnson was born to record. A child prodigy who composed original melodies on the piano at three years old, Johnson grew up on a healthy diet of gospel and funk in the suburbs of Utica, New York. In grade school, she added violin to her repertoire while honing her musical talent at St. Paul's Baptist church in Corn Hill, just outside Utica. Johnson recalls, "I lived in a predominantly white neighborhood. I went to schools where a lot of the black kids were bussed, but many of them were my friends because they all went to church with me. I really had a very regular life. As a teenager I got into cheerleading very heavily. At one time I thought that I was going to do it professionally, but once I realized I was not going to get money from it-that only lasted for five minutes!" she laughs. With nary a pom-pom in sight, Johnson auditioned for SUNY Purchase and was accepted for both voice and violin, bringing her closer to that Mecca of performing arts: New York City. During her studies at SUNY Purchase, she met fellow music major and future founder of Tortured Soul, John-Christian Ulrich. Both students performed in the university's gospel choir and developed a mutual admiration for each other's considerable talent. "He heard my voice and said, 'Listen, I got some songs that I have written and I would love to hear your voice on them,'" recalls Johnson. The pair's musical simpatico evolved into Cooly's Hot Box, a full-fledged acid jazz/funk band formed with other music majors at SUNY Purchase. Local gigs in Westchester, New York, eventually gave way to remix productions by Basement Jaxx, Armand Van Helden, and Roger Sanchez, one of the premier producers in house music. Anyone who spent just a little bit of time on the strobe-lit dance floors of New York and London clubs during 2000-2001 may fondly recognize the deep bass lines and soaring vocals on intoxicating tracks like "Smile" and "Make Me Happy". Johnson, however, is quick to make an important distinction, "People always thought Cooly's Hot Box was a house band, and that was never the case. The thing was our music was always remixed. People never actually heard the originals and (they) would refer to our music from the house mixes." An album of the remixed tracks, Make Me Happy (2001), was released through the Scotland-based Sole Music label, while the original, more funk-infused tracks were released on Take It (2002), which was, for all intents and purposes the debut of Cooly's Hot Box. Shortsighted comparisons to the Family Stand and the Brand New Heavies belied the band's very unique sound, typified by Johnson's "Happy Feelings" and Ulrich's wrenching ballad "I'm in Love With You". As Cooly's Hot Box brought their feast of funk to clubs throughout the US in promotion of Take It, Johnson was also wrapping up a project that had been incubating for years. With producers Russell Johnson and George Littlejohn, the nerve center behind Purpose Records, Johnson asserted her very own music identity on They Don't Know, her solo debut released just months after Cooly's Take It hit the streets. "They Don't Know definitely was just me experimenting and really getting to know myself as a producer, singer, songwriter, and musician," Johnson says. "I really hadn't heard myself. I was always singing Christian's lyrics. I was always singing his melodies. I would add my little two bits to make it my own, but it really wasn't me. They Don't Know was just a way for me to express my thoughts and feelings and how I would actually sing a note and how I would deliver it." Indeed, tracks like "No Better Love", "Rescue Me", and "Some Kind of Wonderful" were rousing numbers that referenced Johnson's roots in the church as much as early-'70s Pointer Sisters ("Yes We Can Can" is a staple in her current set list). They Don't Know was a bona fide hit across the international spectrum of soul music. Through the UK-based Dome Records and Columbia Records in Japan, Johnson cultivated a worldwide following with both her solo and Cooly's Hot Box projects. So reverent is Johnson's audience in East Asia that she regularly performs five-day, ten-show engagements in cities like Yokohama. Though US audiences are no less appreciative, Johnson's fan base in Japan is especially supportive. "In Japan, they follow you from day one," she says with a tinge of wonderment in her voice. "The day you step foot with your name out there and they get to know your background, they will do their homework and actually know your history. I'm just amazed at that. I always express to them how much I appreciate that, because people really are trying to get to know me and they are very interested in what I do and what I have done in the past." Collaboration Around the time of Got to Let It Go (2005), the critically acclaimed follow up to They Don' t Know, Johnson was presented with the idea of a producer project. The concept appealed to her, yet she was hesitant to collaborate with other artists whose creative processes might not have congealed with her own. "All these things that were running through my head were senseless," she laughs. "I was just very nervous about getting with other artists, because I usually work by myself. It's not that I don't want to give out my secret-there is no secret-it's just the way that I work might seem quirky to someone else." Her concerns were allayed once phone calls and studio dates were set with artists who already appreciated her work as much as she did theirs. The first artist she collaborated with for the project was the inimitable Rahsaan Patterson, an established producer and songwriter in his own right, who was the consummate creative partner for Johnson. She remembers, "I was mad nervous because I'm a huge fan of his. Usually, if I do work with another artist, I like to give them a track and let them write to it, but Rahsaan wanted to get together and actually work from scratch. Everything went down professionally and he was just a kind-hearted person. I thought, 'Wow, if the rest of the project works out like this, then I'll have such an amazing time.'" Citing her work with another esteemed writer, Gordon Chambers, she adds, "I love the fact with this album that I'm just learning different ways of how people approach their music, how they write. I take on all of this like a sponge. It's just good for me to evolve not only as a producer, but as an artist, and just learn different ways of approaching things." "Approach" is the key word when Angela discusses Lisala Beatty and Tricia Angus, two names that fans will recognize from Johnson's concerts. Those voices, which effortlessly blend with Johnson onstage, are quite unique unto themselves. Each vocalist was given their own spotlight on A Woman's Touch. The producer explains, "Lisala's approach definitely is more aggressive. She's actually dropping a lot of science in how she approaches vocals. Her melodic structure and her harmonies are very keen-there's no in between. [Tricia] has quite a bit of range, but her sound is a little bit earthier. There's just more bottom on her voice. She has a huge jazz background, and when you hear her doing her ad-libs or scatting, that's where it all really comes out. They're just amazing people to work with, and I just appreciate that they've always been giving me 110%. I didn't want anyone else to work with them before me!" she adds wryly. An enthusiastic audience at S.O.B.'s in Tribeca sounded their approval for Beaty and Angus's tracks when Johnson previewed some of the new material back in November 2007. A Woman's Touch is also emblematic of the tight-knit independent soul music community in New York, where the camaraderie between musicians creates a wealth of opportunities. "Nobody's trying to be at the top and leave everybody else back," notes Johnson, whose relationship with Marlon Saunders is certainly a meeting of like minds (for one, both were vocalists in acid jazz-based bands before venturing solo). The two connected at a Raul Midón concert at Joe's Pub in New York, though they'd met briefly on occasions beforehand. The musical adoration between the two was instantaneous. Johnson shares, "I love the grittiness in his voice and how he delivers. When he was here recording with me, his eyes were closed most of the time. He was so into it. His body would move all different sorts of ways just to get that line delivered. He's just so theatrical. I was crazy about that, but his voice just topped it off." The virtual community of MySpace also facilitated the participation of artists on A Woman's Touch, including Maysa Leak and Claude McKnight. George Littlejohn, an executive at Purpose, introduced McKnight to Johnson's music and arranged a phone call with the producer. Recalls Johnson, "I came up with a great song and he gave me a subject to write about. He sent me some MP3s of melodies that he had in mind. Basically I just went with what he had given me and came up with a song called 'Here I Stand'. Lyrically, I think that's probably one of my strongest songs when it comes to personal matters of strength and just dealing with everyday issues." Maysa Leak, who previously recorded Johnson's "All Day Long" on her Smooth Sailing (2004) album, instantly fell in love with "More Than You Know", which Johnson wrote especially for A Woman's Touch. "Everybody's been wonderful and has made it really easy for me to work with them. I don't know if it's because I'm a Libra," she laughs, "or that everybody's just really cool and they have a lot of respect for me as I do them. It just all came together beautifully." R-E-S-P-E-C-T A Woman's Touch is in part fueled by the dearth of recognized female producers in the R&B community. While the work of Kanye, Timbaland, and Akon crowd the airwaves, their female counterparts remain under the radar. It's a dynamic that Johnson, understandably, ruminates about heavily as A Woman's Touch is readied for release. "There are so many producers out there that are getting a lot of success and being known for their sound, and the fact is that they're all men! There are no women, and if you do find a woman associated with a producer, people are automatically going to think, 'Oh yeah, the guy did most of the music. The woman probably just did the writing.' I have been dealing with that most of my producer life," Johnson confides. "I'm not really trying to make another statement, stating that 'Women-we can do it too!' It's just that I think women have something else to say. It can't be one-sided. It can't be all about the hardness in a track, even though I'm attracted to that. My drums have to be hard enough for me to really get into it, and the bass line has to really thump. When I do listen to my music, it does sound different than some of my male counterparts that are out there doing the same thing. I just have a different sensibility." That sensibility translates to one of the best soul music albums anyone will hear in 2008. Johnson anticipates that the reaction will be positive, though some might be shocked by the arrival of a female Quincy Jones. "People are going say, 'Wow. A woman was able to actually put this all together,' [but] I want to be respected as just another producer. I want to be respected equally as the rest of the guys. So far, it looks like I've collaborated with more male than female artists," Johnson chuckles, "but it just happened that way." Ironically, one of the key challenges Johnson faces with her own producer project is releasing A Woman's Touch in a marketplace driven by the sound of producers rather than artists. About her major label contemporaries in R&B, Johnson observes, "It's not who the artist is, it's who the producer is behind the artist that made them sound that way. If you name any of the artists out here, they have not been able to do anything without those producers. I think it's because of the superstardom of the producers that (artists) are able to put out records. Record labels want the same kind of stuff, and that doesn't leave us room for any other kind of music that other people want to hear." Though Johnson has a signature sound, it complements rather than obscures the artists she works with on A Woman's Touch. The sum total of talent is nourishment for underfed lovers of rhythm and melody. Angela Johnson is casting a wide net with A Woman's Touch with appearances set in Atlanta and New York for its February 5 release in the US, not to mention dates abroad in the UK and Japan. "I must let you know that this will be the first of many to come," Johnson says about additional producer projects on the horizon. "I just want people to know that I'm just being me. This is all I know. I love music. I eat, sleep, dream music. I can't speak any other language. This is who I am. I just hope that people appreciate that." We certainly do, Ms. Johnson!

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Kendra Ross - February eBLAST

New Year, New Places, New Shows… February 2008 Kendra and everyone at Lola's Child Music would like to once again wish you a Happy New Year 2008! Last year was a great year with the release of Kendra's Debut CD "New Voice" and her winning the SoulTracks.com 2007 New Artist of the Year award (thanks to everyone that voted!!!) We hope to make this year even better so please continue to spread the word. One thing that Kendra will most definitely be doing this year is taking her live show to other parts of the US and the rest of the world. Her album was released to rave reviews in Japan this past December and is set to be released in Europe later this year. This month Kendra is keeping it local (please see the dates listed) but she will be stopping by a city near year starting in March. Stay tuned… God bless, Lola’s Child Music February Gigs February 7th – Brooklyn Solomon’s Porch - Live Acoustic Performance 307 Stuyvesant Avenue (at Halsey) Brooklyn, NY (Bed-Stuy) www.myspace.com/solomonsporchcafe Showtime: 8PM Cost: $10 February 15th – Newark Key Club 58 Park Place Newark, NJ www.keyclubnj.com Showtime: 8PM, 10:30PM (2 sets) Cost: $10 Save the date: March 2nd

KUKU February Updates

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Peace Greetings All, First, I extend my sincere apology to the New York fam for the cancellation of my February 13th show with the Legendary Vinx at Solomon's Porch, in Brooklyn. We will make that up to you by confirming a new date in New York area soon. On the other hand, Vinx and I will be center stage at Bohemian Cavern, U Street DC, for 2 shows on February 17th as we extend the Valentines Day vibes beyond the 14th. You don't want to miss see the Mentor, Vinx and Mentee, KUKU duo as we take you across that bridge that links what you know as World music with pure soul music. Soul music is more than musical styles that combines rhythm and blues and gospel music rooted in the Black American experience. Soul music is music created and song from the innate part of our being, the soul, the formless… That's what you will be hearing on 17th. "Ital music" as my talented neighbor brother Tsegaye would call it. As contemplate on the enlightenment of Bohemian Caverns show, fast forward to February 23, I will be at Zanzibar on the water Front with Legendary Malian Griot, Mory Kante, remember he had the world singing "Yeke yeke" some years back. The high voltage classical African group, Kakande, headlines the night. On February 28th come out to intimate Blues Alley. Perhaps the hardest working independent artist and gorgeously beautiful friend, Maya Azucena, will be serving the enlightenment that evening. I will join her on a sultry and funky duet "Like no other." I wish you a blessed month of music, love, aand exciting politics. Pick up your copy of "The Absence of Cool" now. It features "Dark and Lovely" enjoy the video, leave a comment on you tube, my Yoruba speakers translate to others. Modupe/ Give Thanks KUKU Upcoming Shows Feb 17 2008 6:30P Bohemian Caverns with Vinx (2 Shows) Washington, D.C Feb 23 2008 8:00P Zanzibar-OTW with Kakande & Mory Kante Washington DC Feb 27 2008 8:00P BLUES ALLEY, (Duet with Maya Azucena) Washington DC Mar 13 2008 12:00P Old Post Office Pavilion Washington DC Mar 16 2008 1:00P Old Post Office Pavilion Washington, DC Mar 19 2008 12:00P Old Post Office Pavilion Washington DC Mar 20 2008 12:00P Old Post Office Pavilion Washington DC Mar 26 2008 12:00P Old Post Office Pavilion Washington DC Mar 30 2008 1:00P Old Post Office Pavilion Washington, DC May 10 2008 6:00P Crooning for the Cure: Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Show? @ Mecury Cafe Chicago, IL The Absence of Cool The new album "The Absence of Cool" has been receiving some really wonderful reviews. I'm actually wondering if anyone has anything horrible to say about the album, I'll love to hear it. With that been said, yes, "The Absence of Cool" is now available at cdbaby.com, be one of the first to get a copy now. The album will be available in most of your favorite digital store in a few weeks.

Saturday, Feb 9th, 8pm @ Solomon's Porch Anthony and BBG!!!

Jazz Benefit Concert featuring Gabbie McGee!

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News from Soulful Sound Music

SOULFUL SOUND MUSIC Greetings and welcome to the new Soulful Sound Music newsletter! In this, our 8th edition the newsletter, I'd like to share a couple of "good news" items, as well as info on some important upcoming dates - one in White Plains at the Westchester Arts Council's Arts Exchange (Feb. 9) and another in NYC at The Rockwood Music Hall (Feb. 16). You'll find all the details below. In other news, I want to bring your attention to an outstanding, up and coming young pianist/composer by the name of Victor Simonson. Victor's new debut release, "Victory" (Thelamaque Music) is a "Neo-eclectic" collection of his compositions which reflect various musical styles. The first release event will take place friday night, 2/1, at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Roosevelt (L.I.), NY. Victor is the former musical director for the Harlem Boys Choir and the 3 Mo' Tenors touring group, and presently associate conductor for the national touring company of "The Color Purple." In addition to all of this - he's my nephew ;-) I hope you'll take a moment to check out his music at www.victorsimonson.com. You'll be glad you did! So, you might have noticed our new design. As it is the beginning of a brand new year, I thought what better time than this to try out a newer, sleeker look? You'll have to let me know what you think. I give thanks, as always, for your presence in my life. I appreciate each and every one of you and the continual love, support and encouragement you've given over the years. None of this would be possible without you, so thanks for being Always There! ~ Sending big hugs ~ Mala

LATEST NEWS Journal News Feature! We're on YouTube! Upcoming Performances! Website INFORMATION Website Downloads Merchandise Blog Electronic Press Kit RECENT PRESS "Always There" only $9.99 on CDBABY! Thanks for helping to make "Always There" one of the Top Sellers on CDBABY in the Jazz-Soul category!

UPCOMING SHOWS 2/9/08, White Plains, NY MWB at The Arts Exchange 2/16/08, New York City MWB at The Rockwood Music Hall 2/22/08, Lynbrook, NY The Broadway Beanery (Solo Piano/Vocal) 3/15/08, New York City Shutters Cafe (w/ Barbara Sfraga & CSQ) Journal News Feature! Journalist, Elzy Kolb has written a feature article about me and my upcoming performance at the Arts Exchange in White Plains, NY on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 7PM. In the interview I talk about how I came up with the theme for the show - "The Venus Factor: Honoring the Leading Ladies of Voice & Piano" as well as some of the artists I plan to focus on, such as Roberta Flack, Nina Simone, Brenda Russell and Carole King among others. The story will appear in the Feb. 8 (Friday) issue of the Journal News, in the Entertainment supplement of the paper. You'll also be able to view it online at http://www.lohud.com. Check out our YouTube video on MySpace! Well it's official - we've finally joined the YouTube generation and gotten some video of our live show uploaded to the internet thanks to the generosity of bassist, Chris Weigers. This is from our last Cornelia St. Cafe performance on 11/2807. Miriam was out of town that night, and bassist, Carlo DeRosa graciously subbed and did a wonderful job. The tune is "Please Say You Do" which is one of the bonus tracks on the Columbia release of Always There (Japan). We've uploaded to the MySpace page, so you can click on the photo here and check it out. And for those of you who are really curious (and/or bored) ... there's more. Just go to YouTube.com and do a search on my name, and you'll find several other videos from that same evening. And if you're feeling so inclined and post a comment, I'll totally be your BFF! Upcoming Performances! February 9 (Sat.) Live @ the Arts Exchange 31 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Time: 7:00 pm Tickets: $15 Opener Alyssa Cooper's music has been featured in films, on MTV and Oxygen Network. Sponsored by Jacqueline & Arthur Walker Featuring: Miriam Sullivan (bs/voc) Michael T.A. Thompson (dms/voc) Courtney Sappington (gtr) and yours truly, Mala Waldron (keys/voc) February 16 (Sat.) The Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen Street New York City 10002 212.477.4155 between E. Houston and Stanton take the f and v subway to 2nd ave Time: 6:00 pm (1 set) Tickets: No Music Cover Soulful Sound Music is an independent company formed and operated by yours truly, Mala Waldron. We're on a shoestring budget at the moment and making the most of word-of-mouth marketing. This means the more you spread the word about the new music, our performances and this newsletter, the more publicity gets generated, hopefully resulting in CD sales. At least that's how it works theoretically folks. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change!" -- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Mala Waldron Soulful Sound Music P.O. Box 230, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706-0230 email: info@soulfulsound.com phone: (917) 857-5710 web: http://www.soulfulsound.com Sincerely, Mala Waldron Soulful Sound Music

Will Wheaton February Newsletter

Wassup everybody Happy Black History Month. Here's hoping your 08 is already shaping up to be great! This month promises to be filled with a whole lot of good stuff.

Today 2/1/08 kicks off the offical release of my new single from the Old School Soul CD "Any Other Way" the song was written by Ted Pearlman producer to the stars and Marvin Young Mc rapper writer extraordinare...You can hear the song on Smoothjazz.com or smoothlounge.comSmoothjazz.com - The Global Home for the Smoothest Jazz make sure to go there and take a listen. Also, if you don't have a copy make sure to purchase a download or the whole cd for valentiine's day. On the 7th I will be performing at Kulak's woodshed which is an awesome venue here in So. CAli run by Mr. Paul Kulak. The best thing about it is no matter where you are in the world you can be there. You can also send me email while we're performing. Just go to Live TV for Music Show Performances Webcasted at Kulak's Woodshed. You will need windows media player to see the show. So go there on the 7th and check me out...

Remember up to 10% of everything you purchase on my site goes to MySpace.com - Wonderful World Corporation - 42 - Male - - www.myspace.com/wonderfulworldcorp..See ya on the net...Have a great February.....


Soulfully Yours,



Will Wheaton
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Marcell & the Truth

Marcell & the Truth Did you miss Marcell and the Truth's performance on Maryland Public Television this month? We are bringing it to you via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wJW52ST80M

Marcell & the Truth www.marcellandthetruth.com marcellandthetruth@yahoo.com