SAER ZE
A face that has graced TV commercials by international brands like McDonald's, Toyota and Pizza Hut, electropop songstress Saer Ze has come a long way and from a very experimental musical background. Starting out as a rapper in an RnB girl trio, Saer Ze released a first solo EP ‘My Make-Believe’ back in 2003 that saw her producing material from poetry to hiphop and DnB.
In 2005, Ze released the "SHAMELESS" debut album which was recorded in Byron Bay, Australia, where she completed a degree with SAE (School of Audio Engineering). "SHAMELESS" was a mash of electro to rock to ethnic tracks. The self-released CD brought her several award nominations including "Best Local English Artiste" of 2006 (AIM, Malaysian Grammys), "Most Outstanding Youth of the Year" 2005 (AYA, Asian Youth Ambassadors).
Her music video "Too Sexy" is seen on Hitz.TV, and her singles have hit the charts of national radio. Single "Room for 2" was recently featured on an MTV ad by Noise Singapore and she has also grabbed the CLEO Magazine's Young Achievers Award 2007. Ze has headlined alongside artistes like Malaysian Idol Winner Jaclyn Victor, DJ Gabriel, KRU and collaborated with Malaysian Reggae Ambassador Sasi the Don, Transient Vortex, Helmut Kraft, Nostalgic Dance Orchestra, J Lyall, Dragon Red, K Town Clan and Vandal. Ze has headlined a Red Sessions event, which has also featured Dimitri from Paris, Austin Leeds and Rasmus Faber.
This time around, Saer Ze and producer Ruben Debusschere introduce a new project "Dirty Disco Doll". Think Madonna, MIA, Santogold, Kylie, Moloko, Goldfrapp and the new Nelly Furtado, and you've got the new Saer Ze sound with Dirty Disco Doll.
KARMELA - NY - Japan Album Release
"Turn It Up" Available Tower Records & HMV
KARMELA, born in NYC, is a multi-dimensional entertainer in every sense of the word. Her versatility as a singer, dancer, actress, & choreographer has allowed her to gain countless credits spanning the spectrum of the entire entertainment industry . . . including Network Television, Commercials, Industrials, Music Videos, Musical Theatre, & Live Stage performances as a back-up dancer for major recording artists including MICHAEL JACKSON, USHER, PINK, MARC ANTHONY, MARY J. BLIGE, MYA, MISSY ELLIOT, RICKY MARTIN, and much more. Other credits include ... HBO, VMAs, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, THE VIEW, MICHELOB, NASCAR, SEARS, TOYOTA, SAMSUNG, REEBOK, ..the list goes on! Her never-say-die attitude . . . determination, spirit, and confidence are the qualities that has allowed KARMELA to gain this kind of triple-threat success.
LOLE USOALII NEW ALBUM - WORLD RELEASE
"THE MOVEMENT" Urban Sounds Music/Roots Down Music
After leaving her fledging label Papa Pacific/Warners Music label and picked up by Deepgrooves/Festival NZ Lole decided to embarked on her own musical journey where she set up her own label and not willing to conform to industry standards. She had previously had 5 chart topping songs in NZ Music Charts which earned her a 'NZ Music Award in 1997 for most Promising Female Artist. Her independently produced album sold 250,000 copies worldwide throughout the Polynesian communities. A project she says was inspired by her culture and heritage. She has gone from mainstream to world music and doesn't like being defined in a particular music category. "It takes away the true meaning of what music is really supposed to be about."
New Zealand most respected Polynesian Female Recordist artist of the decade. With numerous performances with Cece Winans, Boyaa-Tribe, Katinas, Lole has returned back with her follow-up debut album 'THE MOVEMENT' recorded in Samoa in a little shack under coconut tree, Lole is now residing in Samoa and Los Angeles to prepare and write her 3rd Album ' Storyteller in 2008 with doors open, the world will soon discover the unique sound of 'Lole'. An artist that will bring the new sound of music to America, never heard with lyrical poetry that will blow your mind.
LOCKDOWN (FRANCE) JAPAN PROMOTIONAL TOUR 2008
DO NOT RUN! DO NOT TAKE COVER! - The bombs being dropped down on you haven't been delivered by a hurricane air force bomber – this is LOCK DOWN and they are the crushing disciples of stealth funk, with their weapons of infectious groove and melody aimed right at you, it isn't hard to recognise that they have been designed to put your mind and body deep into Lock down mode. The BIG new deal on the music scene is breathing life back into the fashion conscious generations desperate to party like nothing else matters but the groove. And getting a grip of this groove is like booking a ticket to the greatest funk pop/rock show on earth. A show where you cannot deny your impulses to hear, see and feel all that's present before you. Remind yourself this is what you want and have always wanted to hear, see and feel in one band. Lock Down got on a roll in the later part of 2007 when charismatic and notorious front man Damien Gouder in-scripted the services of specialist funk and groove drummer / producer Christophe Hoggomat who was already gaining somewhat of a reputation with his unique production skills know as "the French touch". Damien then reunited with the outrageous showman talent of BIG bass specialist Jon Farquharson who had performed with him in the famed New Zealand underground band Omega Dawn. After settling on this dynamite rhythm section the now trio then enlisted another diamond from off shore New Zealand with guitarist Dave "Animal" Penman whose name had been appearing too many times in conversation to ignore offering him a trial. And one trial was all it took for Dave to seal his position with all members welcoming him into the LOCK DOWN family. Not single minded in vision but a match made in music heaven, LOCK DOWN, will confront, absorb and tantalise your music senses until you cannot deny what you so long to do …… Surrender to the beat, surrender to the melody and ultimately surrender to LOCK DOWN and yourself.
Management: Deborah Du Preez, Kelen.Music International Management - France
ANTONIO RULLEZ (UK/AUSTRALIA)
Melbourne based 26 year-old pop r&b/house and
adult contemporary artist Antonio has created a
huge buzz in recent times both locally and
abroad, working with producers and songwriters
such as:
Paul Palmer - US Producer (No Doubt, Gwen
Stefani, Bush)
Marcus Knight - Australian Producer/Songwriter
(Vanessa Amorosi, Ladi-Tash, Pound System)
John Foreman - Australian Idol & The Big Night In
Paul Cecchinelli - Songwriter & Musical Director for Vanessa Amorosi
John Von Ahlen - Rove & Mr Jones
Israel - J Wess, Jade McCrae & his own album.
With such a strong creative network, matched by
his performances (including Sirens, the Grand
Hyatt, Lygon Street Festival, Crown Showrooms
and Beijing, China), Antonio has proven his
versatility will produce many great albums for
years to come, regardless of music fashion
changes that may take place.
As you will observe from Antonio's music, his
mass appeal in the market place will see his
material played at various clubs, rotation at
radio that will work for day or night including
the large gay community based stations, and an
added bonus of Italian translations of many of
his songs.
DT Records CEO and producer Marcus Knight says, "This guy has got such an amazing presence, his vocal is huge and his live abilities are usually reserved for superstars".
Antonio is currently preparing for the music video shoot for his single "Better Days" and planning on a launch of the single in the UK later in 2008.