Rickstar, the 24 year old Singer, Songwriter & Dancer from South London, is on a mission to bring something different to the current music scene. His 2014 ‘Funk Pop’ sound blends 1980s influences with elements from the early 90s.
Growing up and living between America and London, Rickstar was raised on an array of musical genres and cultures. Motown was a major influence and he was greatly inspired by artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Supremes. As a fan, also of music artist, in particular Brandy, Amy Winehouse, Lenny Kravitz, TLC and Michael Jackson, Rickstar developed his own style by combining his love of music from ‘back in the day’ with a new school flavour. After the major worldwide success in 2011/12/13 of his debut singles Beat Of My Heart, Hanging On (Let Go), So Happy, I Just Wanna, and first two eps Vintage Soul, Modern Mind and Eclectic State of Mind, Rickstar is back in 2014 with a new EP, entitled Under The Influence, featuring a new sound and a new look.
The EP, is written by G&S Songwriting andRickstar, Producers on the EP include Steven Banks of StevenBling, Michael Cuffe of Primetime Beats, M. Antonio of Fortune, and Oliver Balogh, and has influences of 80's funk, pop and rock. After unveiling his single “SuperHero”, London’s newest sensation Rickstar wants you to a listen to the full EP Stream “Under The Influence” in its entirety: https://rickstaronline.bandcamp.com
Doll Face Animated Film Boutique brings Cartoon Animation and 3D Animation Stories/plots/films/sitcoms/series To the Everyday person.Their production "Beautiful Danger" has already generated buzz and interest from popular online Film platforms and for Cable TV.
Doll Face Animated Film Production Boutique states, "You no longer have to be DISNEY, BARBIE, HASBRO, DREAM WORKS to have your own Animated Film Project! We bring the same beauty, detail, lighting, and graphics as the big companies and animated films and give our clients the FULL Production experience, coupled with Scripts, Books to Animation, TV Show Running and Animated Film Distribution!" Doll Face Animated Film Productions is designed to help book authors bring their books to life(think Harry Potter, Narnia, Cinderella) but from an Animated Perspective. It also was designed for the Parent that wants to take their kids "Hollywood Careers" in their own hands by creating their own Animated Films or TV Series.
We give our clients A HOLLYWOOD BIG MOVIE BACK LOT EXPERIENCE right from the comforts of their own home. The only limits to what’s possible is your Imagination!
CEO of Doll Face Animated Films, Kimberly Jesika; Kimberly is a multi-faceted artist that Owns her own Celebrity PR Boutique, Animated Film Production Company, has Interviewed Celebs, is a Journalist for several major news mediums, a Graphic Novelist, and a Songstress. Kimberly also designed her very own Reality TV Show Production Boutique Kimpire World Entertainment & Productions; Kimberly "married" all of her skills and abilities and coined the name "Celebritypreneur".
Kimberly works with Grammy Winners, Bill board Winners, Actors, Entrepreneurs and Celebs. She's helped create, direct and produced Animated Films slated for TV and webisodes and is currently working on a Disney style "Frozen" 3D Animated Series, designed for TV & Film. Kimberly knows what it takes to stand out from the crowd, and become famous for the awesome things you do, by being an Honorable Celebrity Interviewer, she focuses on the awesome things Celebrities do, instead of the negative gossipy hurtful trash.
Kimberly started her PR career back in 1996 In California. Kimberly has had clients on CNN TV NEWS, PEOPLE MAGAZINE, LA TIMES, NBC, ABC, CBS and CTV (CANADA'S VERSION OF GOOD MORNING AMERICA) and more. Up to but not limited to Red Carpets in Hollywood.
Chelsea Summer's entertainment passion began when
she first entered the theatrical world of stage musicals. Beginning with a
small role as a “Newsie” in a local community show "Disney Musical
Spectacular”, Chelsea began the exciting journey into her entertainment career.
With roles in such productions as: “Hairspray”, “Tom Sawyer”, “Alice In
Wonderland”, “Les Miserables”, “Annie”, and “The King & I”, one role led to
the next, from ensemble to supporting lead, to lead roles. Soon after, her
progress moved to commercials, television and film.
The year 2012 marked her first Principle booking
in a commercial for Sprint (along with her identical twin, Brooke Star). In recent years on television, she has played
various roles on Disney’s “Ant Farm” and “Jessie”, CBS’s “Bad Teacher”, NBC’s
“Parenthood”, ABC’s “The Fosters” and “The Middle”, as well as Fox’s “New
Girl”. All the while, Chelsea continued to work hard building her skills to
compete for principal roles.
In 2013, she starred as Lauren in a short film
entitled “A Better Place”, directed by Javi Joseph, which went on to win first
place at the Caddie Short Film Festival at La Sierra University (California),
and due to the films success, Chelsea was featured in print on a major freeway
billboard in Los Angeles, CA.
This year (2014) marks Chelsea’s largest leveling
up in her profession when she guest starred as "Piper" on the Emmy
Award winning show "Modern Family" (which first aired in January,
episode entitled “Under Pressure”). Her identical twin, Brooke Star also guest
starred in that episode playing the role of Zoe. Both girls had fun working
with the two principal young men in the show (Rico Rodriquez & Nolan Gould)
as their “twin girl school dates”.
At
the age of 14, Chelsea is professionally trained in music (piano, guitar and
drums), vocals (Pop/Rock), dance (Hip Hop/Jazz), and comedy improvisation. Her
current favorite hobbies and training is in archery and gymnastics, fueled by
watching "The Hunger Games" and the hope of working on a future
similar project.
Brooke Star loves a good challenge! She is dedicated to her training
in whatever skill she is trying to achieve. Her passion is music and dance,
both of which she does very well! Starting with piano lessons and moving on to
school band, Brooke is learning to play fourteen different wind, string and percussion
instruments ranging from Piano,
Keyboards, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone,
Guitar, Drums, Ukulele, Chimes, Tambourine, Shakers, Recorder fueled
by her desire to receive a law and/or entertainment scholarship to Harvard!
At the age of 14, Brooke is a trained Composer/Songwriter currently
working in the recording studio with her identical twin sister, Chelsea Summer
on their first original single entitled, “You Let Me Fall”, scheduled for
release later this year.
The year 2012 marked Brooke's first Principal booking for a Sprint commercial
(along with her identical twin sister, Chelsea Summer) and a Guest Star role as
"Jamie Graham" in "Evil Deeds" (Crime Drama).
In 2013, she starred as Cassie in a short film
entitled “A Better Place”, directed by Javi Joseph, which went on to win first
place at the Caddie Short Film Festival at La Sierra University. She also
worked directly with Danny Trejo as the young girl Olivia in the feature film
“Beyond Justice”.
In recent years on television, Brooke has played
various roles on Disney’s “Ant Farm”, “Jessie” and “Girl Meets World”, CBS’s
“Bad Teacher”, ABC’s “The Middle” and “Brothers & Sisters”, and TNT’s
“Major Crimes”. However, Brooke’s biggest television break came when she
recently guest starred as Zoe on the Emmy Award winning show "Modern
Family" on January 15, 2014. Her twin sister, Chelsea Summer, also guest
starred with her in the same episode (“Under Pressure”) as Piper. Both girls
had fun working with the two principal young men in the show (Rico Rodriquez
& Nolan Gould) as their “twin girl school dates”.
The
excitement of these theatrical accomplishments has increased Brooke's
determination to achieve her dream of bigger roles in both television and
feature films. Keep your eyes on Brooke Star as she continues her determined
journey to success!
Singer, Songwriter, and Actor Carl Thornton was born in North Carolina, but at the tender age of three his parents moved to Long Island, New York and there he was raised. Carl began singing at the age of seven in an elementary school chorus. While on stage of the very first performance he had an epiphany, that singing is what he wanted to do with his life.
He attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, H.B. Studios and has taken classes at the Broadway Dance Center. He is currently studying voice with Robert Marks.
Carl played the role of Benny in the National Tour of "RENT," was Eat Moe in the musical "5 Guys Named Moe," Detroit in "From My Hometown" and JoJo in "You Shouldn't Have Told." His talents have taken him to such places as Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Holland, Istanbul, Dubai and Portugal. In 2013 he was contracted to tour and sing in China.
Carl is currently singing with New York City Swing which is taking him all over the East. One of Carl's favorite quotes is "nothing beats a failure but a try," words he lives by daily.
Triple threat talent Carl Thornton debuts the perfect summer dance anthem that will inspire and ignite the clubs with his debut single, “Get Up!” From the opening notes, one can hear a melodic and irresistible drive with an electrifying and pulsating beat that entices you to move with unabashed joy until the song is over.
“GET UP!” is now available at iTunes, Amazon, and CDbaby.com. Four exclusive remixes will be released soon with an accompanying music video shot at Harlem Gay Pride Parade in June 2014 and will be released later this summer.
Jackie Arredondo, a Cuban-American raised in Miami, Florida is a multi-talented artist who has already gained attention for her career as a country singer; her EP, “Just Call Me Jackie,” which was produced in Nashville by Brian G White.
The former truck driver, was the first Latina to introduce the steel guitar to National Hispanic television in 2012, and she was the first Latina to introduce genuine country music with Spanish lyrics to Hispanic radio—having two singles in the top ten on the latin air waves.
As well as through her career as a country singer, Jackie Arredondo will be familiar to viewers of Univision’s Sábado Gigante for her work as a vocal coach on the show—an extension of her Miami-based vocal school. Her technique became so popular that she has been hired in the past by Sony Music Latin to train and polish some of their talent. She has coached famous artists, and artists for famous producers like Emilio Estefan, Tommy Mottola and Sean (P Diddy) Combs.
Her last single “Like We Used To” was playing on radios in over 50 stations around the world including the USA, Canada, Spain, Scotland, Australia, Netherlands, England, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Northern Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand and France. More recently, she released her new single “Amar Como Antes”, the spanish version of her song (Like We Usted To) to the Latino market.
Her current single “The Woman You Wanna Be” is available in all digital retailers.
She was recently in Nashville recording her new upcoming spanish single “Quien Eres Tú” which is set to be release on June 30th. Moreover, Jackie performed several times in Nashville during the CMA Fest. On Tuesday, June 10th, 2014. Paz Communications Inc., a talent management and bilingual video productions company signs agreement with Cuban-American country singer JackieArredondo for management and publicity services. Website: JackieArredondo.com
This American Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, and Television host has flourished in the performing arts since the age of 4. Maria Cozette was raised in a family that held both education and the arts in the highest regard. In line with their example, Cozette grew into a fine tuned individual and pursued a promising career in entertainment.
Fast forward to 2007 after undergoing extensive formal training in solfege, vocal, and ballet, Maria Cozette released her first album “Special Delivery” which received rave reviews from media and online critics. Cozette accumulated over 4 million plays for “In the City” on Clear Channel (i.e. KISSFM, Star 98.7) radio websites nationally as a prominent independent artist. Introducing Soulful Pop Music, Maria Cozette released her sophomore studio album in 2010 “Born Ready.” Both albums have sold thousands of copies worldwide and earned numerous accolades. Maria effortlessly, it seems, translates her deep creative impulse into finely wrought sonic pieces, in which irresistible catchy, pop driven melodies resonate with her fans. True to her effervescent spirit, she has interpreted even her darkest moments into what can be heard as music with a light of hope and a sense of strength.
What had truly captured her fans internationally was this artist’s radiant spirit & colorful soul. In 2011, Cozette was honored “Woman in Entertainment” for accomplishments in entertainment and collaborative efforts with non- profit organizations. In the following year, she debuted what would be the first and only English television show on any Armenian television network, Music Box with Maria Cozette. On June 13, 2014, Maria Cozette was honored by Senator Carol Liu as "Woman in Arts and Entertainment" after being carefully chosen from 125 nominees.
An irrepressible essence shines through on Maria Cozette’s third studio album “The Light of Day” (6.26.13) written and produced by the artist in its entirety. Check out her Music streaming on Pandora and Spotify!
GoGo Morrow began singing in church and, at age 10, joined the Prince Music Theater's Rainbow Company where she honed her theatrical skills over the next seven years. She went on to major in voice and dance at the Philadelphia high school for Creative and Performing Arts, later earning her degree in Music Business from Millersville University. During that time, she worked as an intern for Philadelphia International Records, then as an assistant at Def Jam under the tutelage of her mentor; Record Executive, Leesa Brunson. Combining all of her life experiences, GoGo Morrow secured a coveted 2-year engagement as a background singer and dancer for Lady GaGa on the Emmy Award Winning “Monster Ball” Tour.
Since leaving the haus, GoGo has performed as a solo act for various venues across the country; Opening for artists such as Brandy, Lauryn Hill, Common, Rick Ross, and Kendrick Lamar, just to name a few. Most recently, she performed at the WaWa Welcome To America Festival (crowd of 500,000+ ppl), Made In America (crowd of 100,000+ ppl), andPowerHouse30 (crowd of 30,000+ ppl). In April 2013, GoGo Morrow headlined her first Live Nation show, selling out the historic Theater of Living Arts (900+ audience). GoGo is currently working on completing her debut album under the co-direction of her LA-based production company, SOUNDBOMB. She has put her everything into the work created thus far. Each song embodies creativity and pure organic expression driven by sound. Her album is sure to be remembered for years to come. GoGo Morrow looks forward to the day when she can stand in the middle of a stage and have millions of her own fans sing her lyrics back to her. Most recently, GoGo Morrow released her third single on iTunes – "Breaking The Rules"
Mandalynn is 14 and
an actress, singer, stand-up comedian and radio personality. Formerly from Detroit, this tomboy teen now resides in Los Angeles with her parents and black lab Deli. She has performed her sassy stand-up five times at the world famous Hollywood Improv. Each Saturday morning, she talks to a teen audience worldwide on the number one teen internet radio show on UBN network called BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT. A survivor of being bullied, she is an outspoken advocate, promoting anti-bullying education and is currently on a tour of Southern California schools.
She was the series
lead in the BRENDA FOREVER, a 2013 NBC pilot. She was seen
in a guest star role of ANNIE STANNER in SCANDAL on
ABC and in a co-star role on CSI:NY as KELLY
DUPARS on CBS. Mandalynn was also cast as a recurring character on
the pilot TOTALLY! She has two feature films coming out later this year.
Mandalynn is SUMMER DEAN, the starring role in A HORSE
FOR SUMMER with Dean Cain -- her second project with Dean -- the first
one called HOLIDAY MIRACLE, where she was a lead
character as Dean’s daughter KARA LANGSTON. Mandalynn’s first feature,
directed by Marc Forester of Monster Ball fame, was a supporting role with
Gerard Butler, Michelle Mongahan and Michael Shannon in the emotional
film, MACHINE GUN PREACHER. Mandalynn also starred as
ANNIE BAXTER in THE DEAD KID, which tells a bullying story from her
perspective. The film is currently in film festivals worldwide. She has just
been cast in a supporting role of TIFFANY in DEADLY
SANCTUARY.
She has also recently been nominated for “BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SERIES” from the Young Artist Awards for her role in an episode from last season’s “SCANDAL.” youngartistawards.org/noms35
A Ballad is unforgettable. Ballad creates his art to etch the minds of all music lovers. Ballad is a singer, poet and song writer who was born in Luanda, Angola, now residing in Brockton, Massachusetts. His style swoons through his music which defines his name. Ballad’s passion and soul comes out in original R&B lyrics written himself. His messages of love and life are developed in a sound and style that has been influenced by the great Michael Jackson, Usher, and Prince, with a song writing ability inspired by Stevie Wonder and Ne-Yo. Ballad’s focus is longevity. He plans to accomplish this by delivering relatable songs filled with emotion as if he was sitting in the room singing his heart filled love stories directly to you. He strives to remind you that there is still a repeat button on your iPod.
Overcoming shyness and a huge culture shock from moving to the US from Luanda, Ballad has managed to
adapt to the culture through modeling Michael Jackson and listening to the radio. He learned a singing style full of emotion from Marvin Gaye. Ballad took advantage of not having many friends growing up and used all his free time to write poems. Young Ballad would also turn the radio on, grab his imaginary microphone and put on a show for all his “fans”. Some of his best performances were in front of the bathroom mirror. He finally found his voice and confidence and has been grinding away writing and recording music. Ballad stays busy writing original content, and traveling to collaborate with other artist as serious about their work as he is.
Ballad takes on the challenge to bring timeless music into the picture, unlike songs these days that tend to fade away. He strives for his music to be enjoyed by generations to come. Ballads are poetic love songs that accomplish longevity because they relate to the world. Ballad makes music that will last forever just like the greats that have done it before him.
Miami based singer Victoria Blue brings the sultry sounds of R&B Soul with a blend of Latin Flavor. Born and raised in Miami Florida to Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican parents, Victoria regards her Latin and diverse upbringing as her primary influence towards her musical career.
Growing up in a Christian household, Victoria spent a lot of time in the church as her father is a Minister. At the age of 6, she began singing at the church along side her brothers who were also trained musicians under the supervision of their father. “On Saturdays, my dad would wake us up early in the morning to practice in the garage,” Victoria says. “We were young and most of the time we wanted to sleep in, but my dad insisted that one day we would thank him for it. And now, I thank God everyday that he did.” By the time Victoria and her brothers were in High school, they had already formed a family band called “Vicky Son” which played gigs all over South Florida. The musical group covered the Latin genre of Salsa hits with a blend R&B oldies. A family band much like “Selena Y los Dinos” that looked similar to that of “The Jackson Five”. “It was like having 2 different parts of me, where on one side, there was this passion for rumba's and ballads and salsa music” she explains. “I listened mainly to Celia Cruz, La India, Olga Tanon, Marc Anthony and even Jose Feliciano to name a few. But then I remember seeing Whitney Houston for the first time on TV and thinking 'I want to sing like her.'”With her influences stemming from both American and Latin roots, its no wonder her unique blend transfers into a Soulful Latin Pop sound.
One day while out on their regular Sunday gig at “Sundays On The Bay” Victoria was approached by a local Latin radio host Julio Jr. from Zol. 95. He was very impressed by her talent and singing ability at such a young age and it was then that she began to do jingles for the radio station while recording her own music and performing at local music festivals.
While finishing her high school degree, Victoria Blue was also involved in the P.A.P Club. A Performing Arts Productions program that was dedicated to nurturing and developing young talent at her school. In 2006, after being entered to compete alongside the program at “The All American Music Festival”, the group finished first place nationally and Victoria received the award for “Best Outstanding Vocal Performance” for her rendition of Celia Cruz' “Quimbara”.
Because education was so important to her, Victoria went on to finish her studies and complete her bachelors degree. Her love of music never ceased and in 2013 she auditioned for the singing hit show the “X Factor USA”. Making it far on impressions, she received all 4 yeses from judges Simon Cowell, Paulina Rubio, Demi Lovato and Kelly Rowland and went on to compete in Los Angeles. During boot camp she was eliminated, finishing 25th within her category.
Victoria came back to her hometown and continued to pursue her music career singing jingles at WMAJ studios while recording her EP. Towards the end of 2013 after performing at a local gig, Victoria fell ill only to discover hemorrhaging upon her vocal chords and had to undergo extraneous throat surgery. After intense months of not being able to speak and receiving vocal therapy, Victoria Blue is driven to make her dreams a reality.
With her sultry tones and electrifying vocal range, Victoria Blue is the artist to watch in 2014. Now more than ever, this power house songbird with mutant lungs is ready to shine and show the world what she can do.
Minna Valentine aka Minna Valance is an American
singer-songwriter born and raised in Southern California.
Although, she was raised here in LA as a true "California Girl",
Minna does not really fit into the stereo type of the blonde haired, golden
skinned, cutie. Instead, herred
hair and fair complexion emanate more of a classic beauty while she carries
herself with the elegance and grace of some of Hollywood's most
memorable icons.
Minna has always walked to the beat of her own drum
which was first noted when she began styling her own clothes at
only 3 years old. She began dancing and taking gymnasticsat
age six and her love for singing on stage began at age 9 when she joined a
local youththeater
group called "Shenanigans". Within a year she was asked to join their
travel cast and began touring all over California and surrounding areas
performing over 52 shows per year.
The
group performed full production musical numbers of top 40 hits as well as many
differenttraditional
plays and musicals. During that time, Minna also performed with Kids on
Broadway.
At around age 16, Minna began writing songs and recording
in different pre-productionstudios
to gain more experience on the production side of the business. By age 19 she
was awarded Pop Artist of the year in the Los Angeles Music Awards. Shortly
thereafter, Minna
joined
forces with her younger sister Millie to perform in a Pop/Rock variety show
called "The
Minna
and Millie Show". Minna and Millie performed at many different venues
around LosAngeles
including The Beverly Hills Hilton and The Hollywood and Highland Center!
Minna enjoyed performing with her sister in the family
friendly variety show until a serious ankle injury left her unable to dance in
the shows high energy musical numbers.
Minna's
inability to perform one of her favorite activities, dance, along with the
heartbreakingevent
of calling off her engagement with her fiance at the time, caused her to fall
into a
depression.
During this time Minna battled her downheartedness through song writing andfocusing
on creating art with her deepest thoughts and feelings. As a result, she came
up with
the
concept for "Hopeless Romantic" an album that captures the essence of
Old Hollywood glamor and classic romance. The W Hollywood Hotel, and at the
closing night of this yearsmost
recent 2013 LA Fashion Week!
Now that Minna is back to health she is excited to share
her beautiful musical creationwith
the world. She has been working hard in the recording studio on her Pop/ Jazz
album "Hopeless
Romantic" and making quite the splash performing her new jazz sound at
prestigious
venues around LA including Jazz Night at the W Hotel in Hollywood and the
Closing Night of this seasons most recent LA Fashion Week! Minna will be
throwing herSingle
Release Party at the Century City Mall in celebration of her first single from
the album "The Way to Your Heart" scheduled for release
on iTunes this Valentine's Day, 2014.
LA Music Award Winner, Minna Valentine, has been working
diligently inthe
studio on her retro vintage inspired jazz album, Hopeless Romantic. Minna'svoice
has a beautifully unique sound for this day and age. Her delightfully rarestyle
will remind you of styles from some of Americas most loved and respected
vintage jazz singers from the 1930's, 40's & 50's. Another trait that
differentiates Minna from most singing sensations is that every song on her
album was written personally, from the heart, by Minna Valentine.
The Hopeless Romantic album is being produced by talentedproducer/composer/songwriter,
Kosta Lois who has worked with a venerable of "who's
who" in the LA-based entertainment industry, including songwriters Jenn Decilveo
(Coldplay, Shakira, Akon), Amy Ellars (Timbaland, David Guetta), FranHall
(Fantasia, Kylie Minogue, Dia Frampton, Rachel Crow), Jaden Michaels (Carly
Rae Jepsen, Jason Derulo, Cody Simpson), Nathanial Boone (R5,Frankie
J), and artists Carmen and Camille, and Lena Fayre. Lois prides himself on
his passion for music and complete dedication to creating perfectly crafted songs
that are of the highest quality.
Minna and her production team's ultimate goal is to win
a Grammy for this album. They have been working hard in the studio to create a
masterpiece thatwill
be worthy of such recognition. All fourteen songs on the album will be recorded
with a live big band so you can expect an arrangement that will delight and
dazzle the listener with a classic full big band sound.
Being a true Hopeless Romantic, Minna wrote her album
with the intent of
bringing
back the glamor, elegance, and romance of Old Hollywood. MissValentine's
plan is to create a beautiful work of art that will stand the test of time as
it takes the listener on a journey into her world of love, passion, and romance.
Minna's first single from the Hopeless Romantic album is scheduled for release
on Valentine's Day of 2014 so stay tuned and be prepared to have your heart touched by Minna Valentine's smooth and
sultry voice.
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