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Obliqsound Signs Vocalist and Songwriter Somi
Source:
All About Jazz
ObliqSound is pleased to announce the signing of its newest artist, vocalist and songwriter Somi, whose label debut will release this fall. A finalist in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her single “Ingele" from her critically acclaimed album Red Soil In My Eyes (2007, Harmonia Mundi), Somi will perform at the 2009 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas next week. She is the second female vocalist signed to seven-year-old independent label ObliqSound. “Somi is an exciting addition to the ...
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Antony and the Johnsons:the Crying Light
Source:
JamBase
By: Dennis Cook
Cut me in quadrants Leave me in the corner Oh now it's passing Oh now I'm dancing
There's a resounding otherness to Antony Hegarty. Suspended between maleness and femininity, his voice cuts with the diamond edge of Edith Piaf or Maria Callas but blessed with a warm, manly glimmer from time to time. It's a sound that requires a response. For some, the quirks and affectations will grate, but for others ...
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Orchard Grabs Gold for Pitbull's "Krazy"
Source:
HypeBot
Nielsen Soundscan has officially certified gold the single “Krazy" by Pitbull featuring Lil Jon. As of January digital sales for the single exceeded 500,000 units. Pitbull was originally signed to TVT Records and his contract was acquired by The Orchard along with the label in bankruptcy proceedings in 2008.
Released on September 30 of last year, The Orchard mixed aggressive digital marketing with more traditional video and radio promotion. “The success of 'Krazy' demonstrates that ...
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