MWest Entertainment Artist JUSTICE Debuts New Hit Single "By My Side"

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JMWest Entertainment Artist JUSTICE Debuts New Hit Single "By My Side"

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 1, 2013 � The industry elite all came out to the Gibson Showroom on Tuesday, March 19 to celebrate JMWest Entertainment signed performing artist JUSTICE and the release of her new single "By My Side."

JUSTICE took to the stage to perform her set of powerful, exciting pop hits, and also gave the audience a sneak peek at her upcoming single, "Crazy," which will be officially released next month. She also performed several songs with accomplished cellist Hope Easton.

JUSTICE's first single, "Find A Way," was released in 2012 and charted for nine weeks, reaching #30 on the Top 40 Billboard Indicator Chart. Coming off of this recent success, "By My Side" features a warm, eclectic mix of percussive beats, layered to create an infectious sound.

The catchy, reggae-infused hit is currently making waves on the radio, and the accompanying video, which also premiered at Tuesday night's party, has over 500,000 views on YouTube, and can be viewed at http://youtu.be/TCYEnTdwvpk.

"JUSTICE is a down to earth, real girl," says Jean-Michel Soupraya, record producer and co-songwriter of "By My Side." "She's a fresh new talent. Our goal with this single was to merge the traditional with the new pop sound, and, of course, to make people move and smile."

"By My Side" can currently be preordered on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/by-my-side-single/id609046084?ls=1.

"I write about what is really happening in my day to day life," explains JUSTICE, "I just hope that when people listen to my music they can relate to what I'm going through and that somehow through that we all feel connected in a way. That's what I look for in the music I love; and I hope that is what I bring to others through my music."

JMWest Entertainment was founded by record producer and composer Jean-Michel Soupraya. JMWest insists on maintaining artist integrity while consistently raising the bar with new and innovative approaches to sound, development, and to the marketplace as a whole. To learn more about JMWest Entertainment, please visit jmwestentertainment.com.

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Darren Ockert's #YouDontKnowMe Project, A Call To Action Against Stereotypes

Think you know Darren Ockert? Think again. The British born, Miami based dance pop artist just launched the #YouDontKnowMe project and accompanying music video, a call to action to anyone who has ever felt unfairly judged based on appearances.

The first single from Ockert's forthcoming album, Short Story Long, "You Don't Know Me's" video premiered on Logo's New Now Next. Though the track sparkles with peppy twinkling loops, crisp production and synths, catchy, uplifting melodies, and danceable beats, lyrically, the song touches on the pains of being in the public eye and the struggles of warding off false assumptions.

In this new, interactive #YouDontKnowMe project, Darren Ockert calls upon anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or unfairly judged based on how they appear. Inviting people to post videos sharing personal stories of overcoming prejudices, Ockert hopes that this project can help to destroy stereotypes and help people realize that we are more alike than we are different.

Website: http://www.darrenockert.com Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZinbqpIa3k

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MusicDishTV Presents Norwegian Electronic Band Harlequins Enigma's "Moon Phase"

Harlequins enigma, an electronica band hailing from Norway, showcased a near-psychedelic music video for its single, "Moon phase", off of their fourth album, Stargazer. Trippy, and intentionally offbeat, the video takes you on a journey across the universe.

The MV for "moon phase" is extremely simple and straightforward. Pictures of constellations, galaxies, comets, and other celestial bodies are show. The editing is rather rough, but this forces the viewer into the endless space depicted in the video and evoked in the band's music. Each picture is more astounding than the last, leaving viewers awed at the universe's unrivaled beauty.

With exaggerated synth chords and distortions, the single itself reflects the universe's mysterious allure. The single's hallowing sounds are doubled by the haunting echoes. When the listener closes his or her eyes, he or she is truly no longer in this world.

Founded in 2008, harlequins enigma is from Bergen in Norway. Since 1991, the members have experimented with music using amiga 500 & tracking software. Their music are mainly based on 8-bit 16-bit values.

Website: http://harlenia.com Music: http://youtu.be/u83Dgum2ZV8

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CD Release: Monty Alexander 'Uplift 2' JLP

JAZZ LEGACY PRODUCTIONS CD RELEASE: UPLIFT 2 Monty Alexander

Jamaica is known for the undulating sounds of reggae, but it also contributed mightily to the jazz continuum. Dizzy Reese, Ernest Ranglin, and Harry Beckett are from Jamaica, but perhaps the island's best-known jazz export is Monty Alexander, a pianist that's been enthralling jazz fans for decades. Alexander's 2011 album Uplift topped the JazzWeek chart twice that year—and when JazzWeek charted the most-played CDs of the year, Uplift was #5. Between that CD and Harlem-Kingston Express Live, Alexander has officially dominated the US Radio Charts with three # 1 spots, all in the summer of 2011. Harlem-Kingston Express (Motema, also 2011) was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category.

Born in Kingston 1944, the young Alexander took to the 88s as something of a prodigy. One night at age five he had observed a pianist play "White Christmas" in his home at a Christmas party. His mother recalls seeing young Monty playing that same tune with both hands the very next night. At age eight he took classical piano lessons but he'd already began loving the American jazz and Great American songbook pop (Tony Bennett, Nat "King" Cole) he heard on the radio. As a teenager, seeing Nat "King" Cole and Louis Armstrong perform had a major impact upon him. He'd also become interested in Jamaican music—Alexander would play with Clue J & His Blues Blasters, substituting for their regular pianist Aubrey Adams when he became unavailable. While few could conceive of it at the time, this band would prove to be a major watershed in Jamaican music history, incubating the talents of not only Alexander but Ernest Ranglin, Rico Rodriguez, and Roland Alphonso, all who'd go on to become prime movers in Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae. By the end of 1961, Alexander's family relocated to that land of opportunity, the USA, where he further honed his skills. While playing with Art Mooney's orchestra in Las Vegas, he was spotted by a couple of high rollers, namely Frank Sinatra and Ermenigildo "Jilly" Rizzo, singer/show business legend and Sinatra's pal/aide and New York City club owner, respectively. Rizzo hired Alexander to be the house pianist for Jilly's Saloon, a notorious hang-out for show biz types, jazz musicians, and assorted other hip clientele. Not only did he accompany Sinatra when he performed at Jilly's, but Alexander met a jazz legend there that became both a friend and employer, vibes master Milt Jackson (of the Modern Jazz Quartet, who had a parallel solo career). Other singers Alexander has shone behind include Mary Stallings, Ernestine Anderson, Natalie Cole (who asked Alexander to accompany her on her tribute album to her father Unforgettable), Tony Bennett, and Bobby McFerrin. Furthermore, he played with ace of the bass Ray Brown and trumpet titans Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry. From the 1970s on, Alexander took the jazz world by storm with a series of internationally well-received albums on the European MPS and American Concord and Telarc labels.

"At the end of the day," Alexander says, "it's about touching somebody's heart." Uplift 2 succeeds in that spectacularly, while it also takes up residence in the mind (including that region that controls the tapping of your foot). Without fanfare or pretense, Monty Alexander continues to celebrate the aspects of directness and delight in jazz. "It's a joy and a privilege to come out of the gate and get to the point!," says Alexander. Need proof? Listen, learn, and love.

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PAp Records Signs Keri Lynn Roche And Releases Debut Single "Generation Kill"

PAp Records announced the recent signing of its latest artist, Season 12 American Idol contestant Keri Lynn Roche. Under PAp's management, the 23-year old singer-songwriter recorded her debut single, "Generation Kill", which will be released on major online outlets such as iTunes and Amazon on March 25.

The American Idol contestant earned a trip to Hollywood after her breakthrough performance during a show taped in Chicago involving a cover of Patsy Cline's 'Walking After Midnight'. "Randy Jackson told me 'I see you selling platinum records,'" Roche noted. "That was really cool to hear because I've worked really hard at this." Attracted by Roche's talent, the Rhode Island-based record company added the Birmingham native to their already impressive selection of artists covering all music genres, including Hip-hop, Pop, Alternative, and Jazz.

The soon-to-be released "Generation Kill" showcases Roche's amazing talent and testifies to Idol judge Randy Jackson's praise of her skills. In "Generation Kill", Roche sings in a tongue-in-cheek fashion and satirizes the ridiculousness of contemporary culture. "Makes me ill/Generation Kill/ I don't wanna/but I think I will." With a medium tempo and a light, catchy piano riff, the pop single carries clear influences from folk and country. Possessing great range and power, however, Roche's incredible vocals are the clear star of the show.

Follow Keri Lynn Roche online: http://www.reverbnation.com/kerilynnroche http://www.youtube.com/kerilynnroche http://www.twitter.com/kerilynnroche

For additional information and booking: PAp Records info@paprecords.com http://www.paprecords.com/ https://twitter.com/PApRecords

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Meltdown By Code Indigo Is A Contemporary Instrumental Rock

Code Indigo is regarded as one of Europes premiere electronic music bands and with MELTdown, they've delivered an apt follow up to their 2007 release Chill that takes a lyrical swipe at the global economic meltdown.

The band continues its tradition of producing imaginative and thematic keyboard/guitar based electronica and chill-out music.

While comparisons have been made with instrumental Pink Floyd and Art of Noise, the Code Indigo sound and style remains totally original, unique and above all, contemporary.

MELTdown is an epic, concept style musical journey. There are 16 beautifully conceived and highly evocative interlinked tracks that cleverly pay homage to all previous Code Indigo albums while remaining inventive and original.

It is moody and topical electronica featuring some of the most atmospheric and thought provoking chill out style instrumental music youre likely to hear anywhere.

Helmed by veteran UK synth maestro David Wright, co founder and sole survivor from the original 1994 line-up, and producer Dave Massey, the new look Code Indigo is completed by Neil Fellowes (aka Geigertek) on keyboards, and guitarists Nigel Turner-Heffer and Dave Bareford.

Code Indigo will premiere MELTdown at the e-day festival in Oirschot, Holland on 6th April 2013.

Website: http://www.admusiconline.com/main/CodeIndigo-Index.php

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A$AP Rocky Joins Snoop On The Bill At Fresh Island

Situated on the party beach of Zrce, Croatia - and now in its second year - Fresh Island Festival is the newcomer on the circuit which has impressed not just hip hop fans across Europe but also some of the world's biggest rap stars.

Following the festival's announcement that Snoop (aka Snoop Lion) will be headlining, now they add A$AP Rocky to the bill.

Besides touring with Rihanna (on her 'Diamonds' tour) due to his busy schedule, A$AP Rocky will perform only two live shows in Europe this summer. And one of them will be the at the Fresh Island Festival.

The festival is hosted by Croatian super clubs Papaya and Aquarius and tickets are available via Fatsoma.

More about Fresh Island at www.fresh-lsland.org Buy tickets: GBP - http://www.fatsoma.com/freshislandfestivalgbp/84675 EUR - http://www.fatsoma.com/freshislandfestival/84674

Tickets for this unique summer experience will be sold as festival bundle pack (ticket is valid for all 4 days and nights) at a price of 46 euros (345kn) . Fresh Island Festival travel packages for the foreign and domestic markets will offer various benefits, and will include tickets, accommodation, welcome drink, festival T-shirts plus more benefits and will be available at www.fresh-island.org/accommodation.

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Naama Kates Releases Video For New Single "King For The Day"

Singer-songwriter/pianist Naama Kates recently released the music video for her newest track, "King for the Day", taken off of her sophomore full-length album on her official Youtube page. Directed by Luis Aguirre, the video is extravagant, provocative, and layered with dark wit. It serves as the perfect accompaniment to the wonderfully realized single.

Corresponding to the single's message about being "King for the Day", the video features a ravishing Kates dressed in a lavish evening dress singing. A suited man appears from time to time and pampers Kates with gifts and gestures, making her a true "king". As the video draws to an end, however, we are forced to recognize the superficiality of these objects. The exaggerated backdrop is taken down to reveal a rundown alley, while the man takes back his gifts, leaving Kates looking helpless.

The single itself is a classy blend of blues, jazz, and pop. With the help of Mike Richardson on the trombone, John Carfi on bass, and Rich West on drums, Kates records a gorgeous piano arrangement. Her exuberant vocals give the poetic lyrics a high level of sincerity and power. Grammy-nominated producer Scott Fraser (Kronos Quartet) recorded, engineered and mastered. Like all the other songs on her sophomore album, "King for the Day" was recorded in a single take.

Naama Kates began composing and singing at an early age. Upon her arrival in Los Angeles in 2009 she began working on her debut record "The Unexamined Life" which was released in 2012 to critical and commercial success. Her sophomore album, "King for the Day" will be released on March 12, 2013.

Website: http://dernierpr.com/naama_kates Music: http://youtu.be/S0yaEqaNtmc

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harlequins enigma change distributor to pitchmystuff

via ariel publicity harlequins enigma has received two 5 out of 5 stars reviews on 2 of their latest albums: td sound 1 & discord. td sound 1 features guest artists klaus schulze & tangerine dream. discord features non other than jean michel jarre. melissa nastasi from ariel publicity who did the td sound 1 review, has spoken of track angel as a musical masterpiece, & terracotta as sonically crafted to perfection. her fondness of td sound 1 & apetite for more can be calmed, as harlequins enigma has revealed a td sound 2 album up the hill in the future. mi2n.com's review of stargazer 1 - moonphase, a featured track on td sound 1, was spoken of as, quote: "the single itself reflects the universe's mysterious allure. The single's hallowing sounds are doubled by the haunting echoes. When the listener closes his or her eyes, he or she is truly no longer in this world." quote end. moon phase features klaus schulze & harlequins enigma's brother, jan reidar riisnes on synth. matthew forss from ariel publicity who wrote the discord review speaks of transcending conflicts as a perfect video game soundtrack or an ambient lounge tune. he also mentions binding steps as sonically top notch. the road up ahead is uncharted for harlequins enigma, but it might just be lit. as for the future, a new album cover was revealed today at their facebook page. it is an ep called "one ticket from loneliness to happiness please" featuring guest artist kitaro. the album contains 2 of harlequins enigma's strongest tracks & will be available most likely in april 2013. ophidians - big chiefs, the third album out via pitchmystuff is a retro album of old & new amiga material. sade's performance in little monster jazz has been remastered & sound maybe twice as good as the original, & social bar featuring tori amos has been remade to a new mix, & is slightly less noisy then the previous original. harlequins enigma's music can be purchased at itunes & amazon services among others.

Website: http://www.harlenia.com

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Mix Engineer Rob Chiarelli And Producer Warryn Campbell

Congratulations to Mary Mary (Columbia/Sony) & producer/writer Warryn Campbell on their GRAMMY winning single "Go Get It". The record was engineered by Bruce Boechner at My Block Studios and mixed by Rob Chiarelli at Final Mix Studios in Los Angeles, CA. This is their 6th GRAMMY award.

TWITTER @robchiarelli

WEBSITE http://www.finalmix.com

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/robchiarelli

Contact Info:

For the U.S. Michael Mav. Mavrolas Genuine Music Group 11271 Ventura Blvd. #225 Studio City, Ca. 91604 t.818-505-6870 f.323-848-9393 c.818-693-1000 www.genuinemusicgroup.com

For the U.K. ATC 142 New Cavendish Street London W1W 6YF England Kwame@atcmanagement.com t.792 029 9249

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