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Amii Stewart Releases Brand New Single And Music Video On ProtoStar Records

1970s Disco Queen partners with ProtoStar Records, a division of Red Giant Rights Group, LLC, launches her brand-new Single and Music Video for an original song called “Perfectly Beautiful”. (May 6th, 2022) – Platinum-selling, Disco icon Amii Stewart – most identified with US Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit in 1979 called “Knock On Wood” – shares the result of a personal journey taking ownership of her identity.

“When I look in the mirror, what do I see?
“The ‘Perfectly Beautiful’ to me!”

Amii Stewart’s new song is an anthem of empowerment and self-acceptance, and a reminder that every creation is perfect and every person is beautiful. After years of covering her lack of hair with wigs to comply with social norms, Amii proudly reveals a stunning tattoo of vines and flowers covering her entire head. Liberated by her choice, she sings “Perfectly Beautiful” on behalf of all those who may be covering a part of themselves that they feel they have to hide from society, or those who might be a little different in some way or have unique characteristics that should be celebrated and not masked, or hidden.

“When I decided, after much thought, to tattoo my head, I couldn’t imagine anything other than flowers,” said Amii. “Not flowers in the literal sense, but flowers for the beginning of my new path. lively flowers that explode and bloom in an exotic jungle intertwined with my image of a lady. Amii Stewart from the 1970’s and 1980’s is a sweet memory. Today, I’m Amii in a contemporary version. a free spirit.”

“Perfectly Beautiful” was written collaboratively by Amii Stewart, Robert King, Skyler Mears, Mark Sucoloski, Nico Arezzo, Giuseppe Arezzo. Additionally, her new Music Video, directed, filmed and edited by Silvia Criscione, premiered on April 15, 2022 on YouTube (https://youtu.be/9TAcIr6hYiE).

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to support: THE KIS FOUNDATION, Inc. Raising awareness about Sickle Cell Disease: TheKisFoundation.org

Amii Stewart – Discovered at a young age as a dancer in BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR, a Broadway musical, Amii Stewart recorded several albums and Singles that received early acclaim and Platinum status. Most significantly, the #1 Billboard 100 hit “Knock On Wood” made Ms. Stewart an icon in the Disco clubs of those days. She was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1980 for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female. Subsequently, she moved to Italy and over the last several decades, she has attained six (6) #1 international hits, released over fifteen (15) studio Albums and close to fifty (50) Singles. Forty (40) plus years later, she’s still performing to the delight of crowds all over Europe, and particularly to her enthusiastic fanbase in Italy.

ProtoStar Records – ProtoStar Records is a promotional division of Red Giant Rights Group, LLC, and is dedicated to bringing new music to the marketplace and giving life to older music that demands attention and a fresh audience. ProtoStar Records is proud of the ongoing musical collaboration with Amii Stewart and excited about shepherding the powerful and personal story of her remarkable courage and triumph. ProtoStar Records specializes in digital distribution, synchs/licensing, and collectibles like NFTs. Their eclectic roster includes (representative): Elijah Travers, The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra, Jacques Pellarin, Jim Hoke, Lacy J. Dalton, Lehto & Wright, KingEphraim, Playa Hamm, Sawyer’s Dream, The Robert King Experience, T. R. K. S. (Gnik Trebor), and Willie West. In preparation for a summer release, ProtoStar Records has partnered with HG–44 to release a brand-new Country Album from Sean Kristopher.

First Album Of Maëla Raoult Is available On Spotify, YouTube And All Digital Platforms

Avalon (Isle of apple trees in Celt) is known to be the place where King Arthur’s sword Excalibur was forged. It’s the Island where the King was taken, welcomed and treated by the enchantress Morgan to recover from being gravely wounded at the Battle of Camlann. It’s also a song written by Al Jolson, Vincent Rose & Buddy Desylva. For this first album, Maëla arranged famous jazz standards and unconditional instrumentals like Beautiful Love, Oleo, Sing Sing Sing, Have you met miss Jones and The blue Room. You’ll be able to recognize an inimitable classical sound and tinkling phrasing on the clarinet and bass clarinet. Her improvisations and arrangements are as well influenced by must-see Jazz greats, indispensable classical soloists and contemporary music creators.

Born in Brest in 1990 [Read more…]

Hooyoosay Creates A New Album As A Collaborative Effort By Anonymous Musicians

SUMMARY: “At the end of the day” is the latest release from hooyoosay, a music collaborative that implements the unique idea of keeping musicians anonymous and provides them with a professional commercial studio. What began as a few musicians wanting to remain anonymous while still being able to release the music has grown into a larger endeavor with many artists joining from a variety of genres. “At the end of the day” is the ideal representation of hooyoosay, giving listeners well-crafted covers as well as original pieces that range from electronic to acoustic, happy to sad.

Hooyoosay, like many of the best ideas happened by pure coincidence when four studio musicians got caught up waiting around, and decided to play Rolling Stones covers to pass the time. When they [Read more…]

Caesar Roosevelt Releases Latest Album “Lonely Hours”

Lonely Hours’ is the debut album from singer-songwriter Caesar Roosevelt. Delivering a vintage pop
sound, this 13 track album is a masterclass of emotional expression and an artistic exploration of the self. These songs explore the feelings Caesar had and still has for his first person, whom he tragically lost to suicide. Caesar Roosevelt describes the writing and recording process as very intense, as he sang about toxic relationships and his own sexual exploration. Also a healing process, ‘Lonely Hours’ leaves everything on the table and is an example of authentic and free self-expression. Produced by Emiliano Di Fiori and engineered by Dan Kjellberg, ‘Lonely Hours’ is a strong debut album from this emerging artist.

Based in Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, Sangam Kumar Tirkey [Read more…]

New Detroit Band, The Vig Arcadia, On The Rise With New Song Release “Walk Away”

SUMMARY: Familiar, yet completely individual, the music of The Vig Arcadia is an electric and groovy blend of genres. Their music evokes nostalgia giving you Deja Vu of a musical experience you’ve longed to have. Between their emotionally fluent lyrics and their irresistible beats, The Vig Arcadia’s music leaves you feeling like the best version of yourself. Their latest single “Walk Away” represents that moment when listeners are ready to stop abandoning themselves, and take back the power within their relationships. The song will also include a music video set to be released the following week on March 26, 2022.

Created and born in Metro Detroit during the height of the pandemic, The Vig Arcadia is a collective of musicians with diverse backgrounds that came together despite the world being shut down. Their [Read more…]

MTStreets’ Service Dog Disappears Showcasing the Rise of French Bulldog Burglaries

SUMMARY: MTStreets’ worst fear came true at 7:23 AM on February 6th when Stitch, his two-year-old French Bulldog, ran to a corner of the fenced-in backyard in Solana Beach, California. Stitch had just eaten breakfast and was alone, running around and playing in the enclosed backyard of his gated community. Security footage shows him being alerted by something or someone. He ran to a corner that didn’t have a camera and never came back. Stitch was gone.

French Bulldog thefts are on the rise across the country. Last year, Lady Gaga’s Frenchies, Koji and Gustav, were violently stolen from her dog walker. This year, there are daily news reports of French bulldog-nappings, and the police know why. French Bulldogs are smart, cute, relatively small and [Read more…]

MTStreets Delivers A Fresh Sound While Touching On The Topic Of Broken Relationships On New Single “Highway To Hell”

SUMMARY: Following his debut and follow up albums released in 2020 and 2021, MTStreets has since been fine-tuning his music and working with producers to create a series of singles including “Highway To Hell” ft. NovaBlisto. The track touches on several themes including, broken relationships and needing help in general, making it very relatable and one of his most dynamic tracks yet. The release date is on Valentine’s Day 2022.

Mark Thomas Rhodes, a.k.a. MTStreets, began his music career at age 18, with piano being his primary instrument. He received critical acclaim with his introspective music that encompasses a range of genres ranging from pop, hip hop, and R&B. Using introspective lyrics atop a wall of complex sound, his first official album was “Open Thoughts” in 2020 which garnered [Read more…]

Aaron Ferguson’s Extensive Catalog Of Music Is Available On His Label, Sunshine Records

SUMMARY: Aaron Ferguson began crafting his own form of organic rock music complete with uplifting lyrics and an overall positive vibe. He started playing music at a young age and experienced many career setbacks as he accepted God into his life 1995. In recent years, he created his label Sunshine Records to showcase great music for music fans worldwide.

Aaron Ferguson represents a wide variety of individuals realizing the pros and cons of DIY music, he wrote his first song on piano at 9 and grew up listening to an eclectic array of music ranging from rock, country, American folk, marching band and even the occasional music soundtrack. All these influences prepared him for discovering the Grateful Dead in 1987, which prompted him to [Read more…]

Low Gear Signs To WormHoleDeath Records

SUMMARY: WormHoleDeath Records announced a new partnership with American heavy metal artists Low Gear. WormHoleDeath Records is distributed worldwide by Aural Music Group. Warner / Chappell Music administers its publishing division. Digital distribution / marketing is managed by The Orchard Inc. (Sony Music). Low Gear will be releasing their new album “Siktunes Redux” with WormHoleDeath Records in April 2022.

Switching between loud, explosive metal to progressive instrumentation, Low Gear provides listeners with a unique take on the metal genre. The band uses its instrumentation and timed rhetoric to create a certain mood that combines with groove metal elements present throughout. Siktunes Redux is [Read more…]

Singer/Songwriter Madi Simmons Features A Blend Of Classic Reggae Beats And Singing With The Smooth Tempo Of R&B

SUBJECT: Influencers including Peter Tosh, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, and Smokey Robinson are the backdrop for multi-instrumentalist Madi Simmons to share his unique understanding of art and the importance of living in harmony. His latest album “Music is my Love” brilliantly captures his progression as a classically influenced reggae artist with modern views and life experience. The culmination of a touring career spanning over 20 years, contained in the album are songs spanning numerous universal subjects while inspiring hope and inner peace throughout.

Combining gospel with conventional reggae, Madi Simmons spans a wide range of talents and gives his listeners a sense of nostalgia and inner calm [Read more…]

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