SongVault
ColorFire is a pop-electronica band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band is composed of Landon Austin, Justin Ebach, and Aaron Lagrone. The three met while attending Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Their first EP was released on November 23, 2009 and surpassed 20,000 free downloads within the first month. They later released a self-titled full length album on March 23, 2010 via iTunes. ColorFire has been promoted by nationally-syndicated radio host Kidd Kraddick through his MakesYouCooler.com segment and on June 16, 2010 ColorFire was selected by Coldplay to be on the front page of their website Coldplay.com where their self-made music video for “One Way Love” was displayed. ColorFire is currently well-known for their viral youtube videos and online marketing. ColorFire has played shows with bands such as Hanson, The Undeserving, Rooney, After Edmund, and Anthem Lights.
It’s sometimes hard to combine the spirit of a soulful songcrafter and the energy of a concert artist, but Austin Renfroe brings both to the page and stage. The Atlanta native is quickly making his mark as one to watch!
Having shared the stage with such music scene luminaries as Juliana Hatfield, Patti Labelle, 10,000 Maniacs, Steve Winwood, Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s, Kenny Loggins and The Wallflowers, the Chicago Arts and Entertainment Magazine has recognized Katie Todd as “a breath of fresh air that the Chicago music scene has been waiting for.”
Lauded by iTunes.com as having one of the “top buzz bands in the country”, Katie claimed a spot as the website’s “Artist of the Week”, earning nearly 300,000 downloads of their single “Face Down”. On her album: Make Some Time For Wasting, Katie’s captivating voice and signature percussive keys-playing are showcased most boldly on her haunting single, “Leave,” which tells a tale of woe that has radio and TV programmers hailing it as “one of the most perfect pop songs to come along in quite a while.”
Many of Katie’s songs have been chosen as themes for major motion pictures including: Leave in the soon to be released movie, Chasing the Green, staring Jeremy London; The Polite in The Mini; and In And Around in Other People’s Parties. The National Geographic Channel chose Katie’s song In And Around as the theme song for their ‘Go Green’ campaign. And Larry Smith, author of Six Word Memoirs, chose The Polite as the theme song for his book tour. The video is available for viewing at www.smithmag.net/lovevideo.
Originally introduced to the hip-hop/rap genre at a young age , DraMatiQue began writing and performing songs in high school. Initially just a hobby, DraMatiQue teamed up with a longtime childhood friend and recorded a series of demo songs until college enrollment led to an inevidable separation. Without solid production and professionally frustrated, he took an unexpected hiatus from recording music. However, old habits die hard and during his college years …he began occasionally freestyling live on air at the University of Toledo’s campus radio station and eventually recorded several unreleased demos.
Shortly thereafter , DraMatiQue met a young musical prodigy named BenFlowz and the twosome promptly formed Newborn Records / DreamScheme Productions….an underground record label committed to promoting ” elevation ” creating thoughtprovoking hip-hop music. Soon thereafter, they added a second ” in-house ” producer named Rob Cypher and began showcasing their talent opening for prominent acts such as A+, Mc Breed, Talib Kweli, WuTang Clan , Mims, and Tha Alkaholiks. Fueled by intense creativity and an unbridled passion for the artform, DraMatiQue has established a solid catalog of music including a joint effort with BenFlowz , the critically acclaimed…”FlowMatiQue – Rise of tha True MC’s “. The album received rave reviews across the nation including a feature in the indie hip-hop section in the May 2008 edition of THE SOURCE magazine as well as other music publications and even garnered a coveted spot in urb.com’s NEXT 1000 listing. The positive feedback from the album has also earned DraMatiQue recognition as GoTv networks.com HIP HOP OFFICIAL artist of the week as well as a promotional appearances on various radio stations including the L.A. WAKE UP SHOW hosted by Sway and Tec on Power 106 FM.
Originally introduced to the hip-hop/rap genre at a young age , DraMatiQue began writing and performing songs in high school. Initially just a hobby, DraMatiQue teamed up with a longtime childhood friend and recorded a series of demo songs until college enrollment led to an inevidable separation. Without solid production and professionally frustrated, he took an unexpected hiatus from recording music. However, old habits die hard and during his college years …he began occasionally freestyling live on air at the University of Toledo’s campus radio station and eventually recorded several unreleased demos.
Shortly thereafter , DraMatiQue met a young musical prodigy named BenFlowz and the twosome promptly formed Newborn Records / DreamScheme Productions….an underground record label committed to promoting ” elevation ” creating thoughtprovoking hip-hop music. Soon thereafter, they added a second ” in-house ” producer named Rob Cypher and began showcasing their talent opening for prominent acts such as A+, Mc Breed, Talib Kweli, WuTang Clan , Mims, and Tha Alkaholiks. Fueled by intense creativity and an unbridled passion for the artform, DraMatiQue has established a solid catalog of music including a joint effort with BenFlowz , the critically acclaimed…”FlowMatiQue – Rise of tha True MC’s “. The album received rave reviews across the nation including a feature in the indie hip-hop section in the May 2008 edition of THE SOURCE magazine as well as other music publications and even garnered a coveted spot in urb.com’s NEXT 1000 listing. The positive feedback from the album has also earned DraMatiQue recognition as GoTv networks.com HIP HOP OFFICIAL artist of the week as well as a promotional appearances on various radio stations including the L.A. WAKE UP SHOW hosted by Sway and Tec on Power 106 FM.
Originally introduced to the hip-hop/rap genre at a young age , DraMatiQue began writing and performing songs in high school. Initially just a hobby, DraMatiQue teamed up with a longtime childhood friend and recorded a series of demo songs until college enrollment led to an inevidable separation. Without solid production and professionally frustrated, he took an unexpected hiatus from recording music. However, old habits die hard and during his college years …he began occasionally freestyling live on air at the University of Toledo’s campus radio station and eventually recorded several unreleased demos.
Shortly thereafter , DraMatiQue met a young musical prodigy named BenFlowz and the twosome promptly formed Newborn Records / DreamScheme Productions….an underground record label committed to promoting ” elevation ” creating thoughtprovoking hip-hop music. Soon thereafter, they added a second ” in-house ” producer named Rob Cypher and began showcasing their talent opening for prominent acts such as A+, Mc Breed, Talib Kweli, WuTang Clan , Mims, and Tha Alkaholiks. Fueled by intense creativity and an unbridled passion for the artform, DraMatiQue has established a solid catalog of music including a joint effort with BenFlowz , the critically acclaimed…”FlowMatiQue – Rise of tha True MC’s “. The album received rave reviews across the nation including a feature in the indie hip-hop section in the May 2008 edition of THE SOURCE magazine as well as other music publications and even garnered a coveted spot in urb.com’s NEXT 1000 listing. The positive feedback from the album has also earned DraMatiQue recognition as GoTv networks.com HIP HOP OFFICIAL artist of the week as well as a promotional appearances on various radio stations including the L.A. WAKE UP SHOW hosted by Sway and Tec on Power 106 FM.
JAYSiN is a “hip-hop inspired pop artist” – more of an MC than just a singer.” “Jaysin incorporates the intensity of hip-hop with the universal appeal of pop, spanning genres. “A hardcore, provocative performer with an “instantly commercial appeal.” – Music Connection. “Funky Pop with a Hip-Hop Drop!”
Already proven as a talented, sought after songwriter and revered platinum-selling artist, Marsha Ambrosius is meeting the next challenge in her already impressive musical career by reinventing herself as a solo artist with her J Records debut disc LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS.
Hailing from Liverpool, England, fans first got a taste of Marsha’s talent as the singing half of the duo Floetry. Their 2000 debut Floetic produced signature singles like “Say Yes” and “Getting Late” as well as four Grammy nods. Following the 2005 release of their second studio album, Flo’Ology, the ladies veered creatively and personally. While the split was difficult, Marsha continued to build a name for herself as a songwriter and producer, creating “Butterflies” for the late Michael Jackson and other hits for artists such as Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Jamie Foxx and Nas. She’s been nominated for a total of six Grammys and has been honored by BMI as their Songwriter of the Year.
Over the years, Marsha has stayed relevant as an artist via touring, writing/producing and mixtapes like 2007’s Neo Soul is Dead, 2008’s Yours Truly and 2010’s Yours Sincerely. She also appeared as a featured artist on projects from Patti Labelle, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Jamie Foxx and Earth, Wind & Fire, among others. Eventually, Marsha signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records however a much-buzzed about solo debut never materialized due to creative glitches. Equipped with plenty of her own talent, she found herself being given songs from producers that were “great but not songs that made sense in relation to each other.” Marsha calls her sound “honest and consistent” and it was important for her to make an album with an overall cohesive sound. She explains, “I think with an album everything has to make sense, like ‘Where is this story going?’”
But that wasn’t the only situation posing a challenge for Marsha. A basketball player since childhood, when her music career took off, her diet remained the same as when she was regularly active. Constantly on the road touring and promoting wasn’t conducive to a healthy diet and resulted in her gaining 70 pounds in just one year. She finally got serious about her health and lost the weight safely and slowly over about a two-year period.
Now at a strong place mentally and physically, Marsha’s ready to present her sound to the world. The first single, “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player),” is an anthem that women and men can relate to. Marsha explains, “It’s the reality of a bad break up. We wanna be decent human beings and say the right thing, you know, ‘I wish you well.’ But this is ‘Everything that could go wrong for him I want it to because my ego is bruised and I’m acting out.’” There’ve been many songs written about heartbreak, but Marsha’s approach to “Hope She Cheats on You” gets in your face rather than plays the victim.
Mary Sarah completed a 40-city, KidzBop® World Tour as a featured soloist and ensemble performer in January 2008. A self-assured 15-year-old, Mary Sarah began performing at age eight in various regional events and venues. Not long after her debut, she entered vocal training with Tom McKinney Vocal Studios. Vocal training is a discipline she continues to undertake locally with Mr McKinney and Ms. Jane Turner of Rosenberg Music as well as when in Los Angeles with Lis Lewis of The Singer’s Workshop. Mary Sarah aspires to be “a voice for those who don’t have one.”
