We are thrilled to announce that the touching, epic and mesmerizing new single “Rise Again” from the incredible ‘Clarita de Quiroz’ is now on our A-List Playlist + you can also hear this epic gem as a special POWERPLAY at 3:30 PM Pacific USA time for the next month.

“Rise Again” is taken from the stunning, melodic, touching and timeless album ‘A New Key’ from the No 1 iTunes artist ‘Clarita de Quiroz’.

SONY MUSIC-SIGNED ARTIST, Award-Winning Singer Clarita is a number-one album-selling UAE classically trained pianist, percussionist, vocalist, and model. She has become many things to many people, but no matter what category you put her in, she always finds a way of redefining it. Her passion for the keys and percussion has fueled a fire that drives her musical direction, igniting a deep love for vocals.

Clarita is currently featured in the Ahlan! Hot 100 and is a nominee for the Time Out Nightlife Awards for Best Music Act!

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Music Act Shortlist 2015 (Time Out Awards)
• Signed Sony Artist 2014
• Ahlan! Hot 100 2013
• Time Out Dubai Shortlist – Best Music Act – 2013
• Ahlan! Best in Dubai Nominee 2013 (Best Music Act)
• Gr8! Women Awards – Best Singer UAE 2012
• 21st Century Leader – 2012
• Ahlan! Hot 100 2011
• Ahlan! Best In Dubai 2010 (Best Music Act) Nominee
• Illustrado – Women of Substance 2009

Performances & Supporting Artist Appearances

• Paolo Nutini (2015)
• Missy Elliott (2013)
• Akon (2013)
• Formula 1 Akon and Missy Elliott Support (2012)
• Apl.de.ap (Black Eyed Peas) Support (2012)
• Sir Elton John (March 2012, UAE)
• Nasimi Beach Atlantis Boutique Launch (2012)
• Roger Sanchez Support (2012)
• The Global Celebrity Party (2011)
• Sheila Ferguson (The Three Degrees) (2011)
• Macy Gray Support (2011, Doha)
• Kelly Rowland Support (Formula One) (2010)
• Gabrielle Support (Formula One) (2010)
• Sugababes Support (2010)
• Akon Support Act (2009)
• Martin Luther (The Roots) Support Act
• Amp Fiddler
• Grazia Style Awards (2009)
• Time Out Awards (2009)
• Esquire Magazine Launch (2009)
• Emirates Woman of the Year Awards (2009)
• Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards (2009)

Radio Plays

• BBC 1Xtra
• BBC Radio 1
• Radio 1 UAE
• Virgin Radio
• Radio Scotland
• London FM Digital
• Asia Hitz Radio
• New York FM
• Paris FM Digital
• Europe 1 Digital
• Hollywood FM Digital
• Bafana FM
• Berliner FM
• Premiere One Radio
• American 21 Radio

and many more……

De Quiroz has also been a successful international commercial and beauty model since 2008. Her modeling credits include appearances in:

• City of Life (UAE movie featuring Jaaved Jaaferi and Jason Flemyng)
• Dubai Global Tourism Commercials
• Crafft AC Commercials UAE
• Guerlain Makeup UAE
• Ultimo Lingerie
• MAC Cosmetics UAE
• Men’s Fitness Magazine
• Val Saint Lambert Belgium Crystal

In 2012, Clarita was chosen by Sir Elton John’s management to support his UAE performance.

Career Highlights

• March 2012: Awarded Best Singer of the UAE 2012 by GR8! TV and Magazine Awards.
• February 2011: Featured as one of Ahlan! Hot 100 2011 and performed live on stage with Sheila Ferguson (The Three Degrees).
• Other performances in 2011 included:
  • L’Official Woman of the Year Award
  • Esquire Magazine Awards
  • Woman of Substance Awards
  • 21st Century Leaders Awards (alongside Macy Gray)
  • National television appearances on MBC and Dubai One.

In November 2010, Clarita supported international artists including Kelly Rowland, Gabrielle, The Sugababes, Chipmunk, and Sean Paul in the UAE.

The stunning new album ‘A New Key’ from ‘Clarita de Quiroz’ is out now globally.

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With “Monsters” the Hamburg singer The Sultan releases his latest work in style of the spooky season. The single is not only a must-have for every Halloween playlist, but also convinces between the lines. As an oriental sultan in a turban, he sings and dances like a Western pop star and thus unites two cultures that are particularly close to his heart. We have now spoken to the Sultan of Pop in an interview about his new single “Monsters” and why his art contributes to inclusion and integration. We are happy to make the interview available to you royalty-free.

THE SULTAN OF POP – INTERVIEW  

As pop sultan you have created a unique music project. What does it mean to you to combine Eastern and Western influences?

The Sultan: It’s about combining the best of both influences into one positive concept. I have always been good at finding common denominators. At home we used to live oriental values, among friends and at school I adapted to the Western culture. That’s how I got to know and love both sides and therefore I know exactly how to convey this feeling of unity in an entertaining way. The Sultan of Pop is supposed to make people curious – I mean, a guy with a turban who sings and dances like a Western pop star?

Through my unique modern oriental style I want to bring people of different cultures and different ages together. The whole thing is presented with a big wink, so that my art stands for inclusion and integration. In the long run I want to make The Sultan an experience and thus a kind of paradise world, where everyone can dive into and be motivated. My music is like a flying carpet that takes you there.

Your new single is called “Monsters” and is the Halloween hit par excellence. What was your motivation for making the song?

The Sultan: In the style of the 80s and 90s, such as Michael Jackson’s legendary thriller mini-musical, I wanted to create a Halloween song that would put people in a good mood and carry them away. In the music video we playfully deal with the topic of fear: After all, the biggest “monster” we can encounter in everyday life is our own insecurities, nightmares and “one’s weaker self”.

Do you have a soft spot for the creepy season?

The Sultan: I have always celebrated this day, even though the American trend has long gone unnoticed in Germany. I’m terribly happy that Halloween also plays a significant role in Germany today. In fact, the Sultan of Pop was also created at a Halloween party. I dressed up as the Sultan like in Aladdin and became the star of the evening.

You’ve created a great music video with zombies. How was the production for you and what is behind the idea of the video?

The Sultan: I‘ve had pictures and ideas for the realization of the video right from the beginning of the song and wanted to combine the coolness of the 90s with today’s technology and quality. And the focus is on The Sultan as a modern oriental figure. The music video was produced very elaborately: We worked on different sets and shot almost 24 hours in a row. Nevertheless, all team members were fully motivated and after each scene it was a great pleasure to see the first pictures on the camera monitor, close together. The team was simply great!

 

With your music you are mainly in the pop sector. Are there other genres that influence you in your songwriting?

The Sultan: I’ve completed my Master of Arts in innovation studies, so thinking outside the box is in my blood. I grew up with pop, RnB and gospel, but I know no boundaries in music genres, and I get inspired by all influences, such as classical, rock or EDM.

How does the development process from a song to the final release look like for you?

The Sultan: It is totally different, I don’t have a fixed schedule. Sometimes I just play a note or a chord on the piano and continue to develop the sequence. For “Monsters” I first had a melody in my head, then I spun a chorus to it, very intuitively. The rest of the song was created around the Halloween theme.

How do you continue after “Monsters”? Do you already have new songs in planning?

The Sultan: I do have new songs and themes in the pipeline, but I don’t want to give too much away yet. Of course, I want to produce a new music video for every project. I’m pretty sure that you will like the next songs as much as “Monsters”.

The single “Monsters” by The Sultan is available on all download and streaming portals. Purchase link:: thesultan.lnk.to/monsters

Further information about The Sultan (Bio, cover, press photos) can be found in the press lounge: https://www.macheete.com/presse/the-sultan and on www.thesultan.com

MONSTERS ONLINE:

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Bay Area-based Indie Artist, Celiane the Voice, parlays her business acumen into building a formidable brand—in the booth and in the boardroom.

When the pandemic struck, Celiane the Voice watched her thriving music career come to a screeching halt. Gigs were abruptly cancelled, venues were closed, ticket sales were refunded to the customers, concerts were indefinitely postponed and her career was at a standstill.

For the first time in her entire music career, Celiane did not to know if her career would be able to weather this storm (also known as the Coronavirus crisis). Just like other artist and musicians, she had to face the uncertain reality brought on by a Global pandemic that completely disrupted the entertainment industry. As the months progressed, she was faced with two choices: 1. Throw in the towel or 2. Reinvent herself. She chose the latter.

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Eight months since the world as we knew it changed forever, Celiane the Voice made the decision to tap into her business savvy and build a brand that superseded music. She put together a Business Plan and started a company.

Her entertainment company comprises film and TV production, stage productions, creation of her own comic book, video game music, personal transformation courses, “Celiane the Voice” merch, building collaborations and a costume and set design entity.

“I’m an entertainer, but I also have a Business background so I knew at the onset of the pandemic that I would have to pivot if I wanted to save my career. I knew that it was no longer business as usual, so I tapped into my talents and skill set and diversified my brand”, said Celiane.

Celiane the Voice Her decision to reinvent herself has opened up a myriad of new doors for her this year and now that her music career is thriving again—she has her sight set on performing in Vegas one day, which has been a life-long dream of hers.

Celiane also has hopes to take her eclectic show on a tour across the country, as soon as it’s safe to do so again. Based out of the Bay Area in California, Celiane The Voice is a pioneering and dynamic singer who specializes in genre of Electronica Hip-Opera, which she created.

With a background in both Opera and Jazz and over twenty years of vocal training, both at UC Berkeley and through private instructors, she has developed a mastery over her vocals through hard work and dedication.

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Through an understanding of genre and technique, she is able to borrow from a spectrum of musical influences to create a sound that blends electronic music, hip hop, classical, and jazz to create the new and exciting fusion that has become the genera of Electronica Hip-Opera. The eclectic nature of her work allows her to redefine her listeners’ idea of what is possible through music in a traditional sense, and her talent allows her to set the bar high when it comes to her production value.

Inspired by prolific artists such as Amy Winehouse, Daft Punk, and Pharrell, she has a taste for the unique and original, and that off-beat sensibility truly shines through.

With her music she is able to form true connections with her audience. Music is her passion, and her one true love; it is the thing that she is completely dedicated to and she views it as her better half.

Celiane the Voice While continually working to build up her repertoire and create a unique and memorable sound, she has performed live at events such as Afro Comicon, NorCal Cosplay Ball, NYE 2018, and Napa Smith Brewery, and she has hopes of touring internationally in 2021.

Her work can currently be found online on streaming platforms such as ITunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp.

ONLINE:

www.celianethevoice.com .

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