For one night only in Canada, Marc Anthony will be performing at the newly reconfigured Amphitheater of the Olympic Stadium. Once again, the VON J GROUP team proves that with perseverance, determination, and of course a great team you can accomplish anything.
Opening up for that spectacular night, is a Montreal Latin Funk/electro infused band called TEGOU. But Who is TEGOU you ask? How did you get involved in that project?
It all started a few months ago. I had received an email from a musician friend with whom I had the pleasure of working with during the Daddy Yankee show. Attached to that email were 4 songs. Curious, I played them....
After hearing their material, I decided I wanted to meet them. So I scheduled a meeting with them present that day were the VON J GROUP's A&R , and the CEO (who happens to be my manager). I had sent them the songs as well just to see what they thought and they had the same reaction as I did.That was Very interesting...
So we met up with TEGOU in a little chilean restaurant called La Chilenita. Let me tell you, what a great encounter that was!!
We discussed everything from the beginnings of the band to where they wanna go... And what better way to get to know someone that over a nice dinner?
As a songwriter, I always try to surround myself with a diversity of artists and musicians. This was a golden opportunity to add more to my entourage. Before parting ways, we all exchanged emails, songs and stayed in touch...
It was a slow process but we eventually had the right opportunity to work together. Then the first show was booked, July 26,2012. And the response was phenomenal. We started performing together, and after seeing the potential the band had, VON J GROUP decided to give them, TEGOU, the "Opportunity of a Lifetime".
As TEGOU's frontman Amilcar said on the radio:
"Very thankful. We've been working hard on this project for over a year now, its a golden opportunity for us.To everyone who's supported us & believed in TEGOU, thank you."
As an artist, I am excited to embark on this new journey. I take pride in seeing the efforts of the artists I collaborate/work with fulfilled, when they achieve their goals, and get to live out their dreams.
As a VON J Artist, I can't believe I am so well surrounded. To My Management team,
Thank you's are in order:
1. For trusting my artistic knowledge, and scouting talents.( Basically when i get a hunch about a good project, that its worth looking into) .. Yeah I said it!
2. For believing in this project that is TEGOU as much as I do. ( I haven't felt this enthusiastic or inspired in a while, and to be surrounded by so much energy & many beautiful souls is a blessing)
I've always said it, Life is a Blessing.
I am proud of what I do, what i have accomplished, the artists I have had the pleasure of working with...
And who knows... this is only the beginning of a new chapter in the "Chronicles of Soul-The life of a singer"
But for now....
I'll be getting ready for rehearsals with TEGOU as we all prepare to hit the stage and warm up the audience for MARC ANTHONY !!!
NO PROBLEM !! :)
~Soul~
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Opening up for MARC ANTHONY ? wait..what?
For one night only in Canada, Marc Anthony will be performing at the newly reconfigured Amphitheater of the Olympic Stadium. Once again, the VON J GROUP team proves that with perseverance, determination, and of course a great team you can accomplish anything.
Opening up for that spectacular night, is a Montreal Latin Funk/electro infused band called TEGOU. But Who is TEGOU you ask? How did you get involved in that project?
It all started a few months ago. I had received an email from a musician friend with whom I had the pleasure of working with during the Daddy Yankee show. Attached to that email were 4 songs. Curious, I played them....
After hearing their material, I decided I wanted to meet them. So I scheduled a meeting with them present that day were the VON J GROUP's A&R , and the CEO (who happens to be my manager). I had sent them the songs as well just to see what they thought and they had the same reaction as I did.That was Very interesting... So we met up with TEGOU in a little chilean restaurant called La Chilenita. Let me tell you, what a great encounter that was!! We discussed everything from the beginnings of the band to where they wanna go... And what better way to get to know someone that over a nice dinner?
As a songwriter, I always try to surround myself with a diversity of artists and musicians. This was a golden opportunity to add more to my entourage. Before parting ways, we all exchanged emails, songs and stayed in touch...
It was a slow process but we eventually had the right opportunity to work together. Then the first show was booked, July 26,2012. And the response was phenomenal. We started performing together, and after seeing the potential the band had, VON J GROUP decided to give them, TEGOU, the "Opportunity of a Lifetime".
As TEGOU's frontman Amilcar said on the radio: "Very thankful. We've been working hard on this project for over a year now, its a golden opportunity for us.To everyone who's supported us & believed in TEGOU, thank you."
As an artist, I am excited to embark on this new journey. I take pride in seeing the efforts of the artists I collaborate/work with fulfilled, when they achieve their goals, and get to live out their dreams. As a VON J Artist, I can't believe I am so well surrounded. To My Management team, Thank you's are in order: 1. For trusting my artistic knowledge, and scouting talents.( Basically when i get a hunch about a good project, that its worth looking into) .. Yeah I said it! 2. For believing in this project that is TEGOU as much as I do. ( I haven't felt this enthusiastic or inspired in a while, and to be surrounded by so much energy & many beautiful souls is a blessing)
I've always said it, Life is a Blessing. I am proud of what I do, what i have accomplished, the artists I have had the pleasure of working with... And who knows... this is only the beginning of a new chapter in the "Chronicles of Soul-The life of a singer"
But for now.... I'll be getting ready for rehearsals with TEGOU as we all prepare to hit the stage and warm up the audience for MARC ANTHONY !!! NO PROBLEM !! :)
~Soul~
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Changes
Change is inevitable, ….. And we are not immune to it.
It is of a common agreement that both parties, Tazmanian Soul's Owners & ( now former ) writing partners , Solange Fernandoy & Cherece Hicks have decided to part ways professionally.
We both feel our professional paths are taking us into different directions at this moment and it is in the best interest of our respective careers.
As strong women working in the music business, we will continue to aim high. We wish each other continued success in our respective new musical ventures.
The vision remains the same, to create Great Music.
Having said that, i am pleased to announce the birth of SOULFUL HEAT MUSIC , which is the new songwriting company i have founded with Heather Alvarez. With new collaborations in the works... keep an eye out for us!!
Soul
SOULFUL HEAT MUSIC
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VON J GROUP AT THE 2011 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC CONFERENCES
WOW ...
What an incredible Blessing to have one of the artists that i work with performing at this year's Latin Billboard Conferences & Awards. Its is not without hard work that we, at VON J Group got him there, but more as a collective effort.
His new Hit single. SIN TI NO PUEDO , an Urban flavoured Bachata is quickly climbing the charts & grabbing the attention of the industry ...
As an artist .. this is a great achievement in its own. As his vocal coach ... This makes me proud !! Musical direction is under another talented artist & world renowned & extremely accomplished multi-talented musician Tamas Barany .
Together, they have combined the best of Urban influences & traditional music created something that is simply OUTSTANDING !!!
I have to give a huge shout out to Eugenio A.Von J & the management team, who is the same one accompanying HOLY LAION in Miami right now , for their relentless efforts & belief in us, the artists, and making his dreams , and by extension ours come true...
Althought, it might not be perceived this way by some, but WE , VON J 's artist know that YOU ALL have our best interest at heart .
So what's next for us ..... STAY TUNED AND YOU WILL SEE ...
Blessings and Love .. Soul
www.vonjgroup.com www.holylaion.com www.elverso.com
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Whats up Everyone!!
Hey y'all, Its been a while since i've been here so now's the time to catch up. First things first..where have i been. Well, i've been in the studio with El Verso & Holy Laion recording their upcoming singles. I am featured on El Verso's single "L'ouragan Tropical" and we are shooting the video this weekend. I've also been vocal coaching Holy Laion and his single "Sin Ti No Puedo" is a bachata that will leave you wanting more. I have been traveling doing solo shows like the ones in Toronto this past september & the Boston, where my songwriting partner Heather Alvarez aka Miss Heat did back ups for me. 2 shows , one great cause, the fight against Breast Cancer. I've also teamed up with some new producers & band and the new material is sounding phenomenal. Tomisheep is my newest collaborator/producer. Some new duets are in the works. Walter Rivera is one of the artists i'm collaborating with. I've also started working for 514 Promo Entertainement doing interviews. Just this past october for thanksgiving i did an interview with Montreal's very own singer/songwriter and very talented... the one and only Karl Wolf. And now this singer/songwriter is ready to get back in the studio and record her own material. Show dates are in the work so i will be sure to keep you all posted. May you stay blessed and thank you for your support, Love, always, Soul
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