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New Release: "Tiny Skin"by Amesela October 09, 2007

Amesela - Tiny Skin Album coverAn eclectic collection of folk meets soul's urban edge, AmesEla brings an unlikely marriage between blues, electronic and urban pop -- all derived from pure unadulterated expression and songwriting. Funky jazz, deep lyrics and progressive beats, a wide range of vocals compliments this salad of sound with twists of the gritty low-end all the way to alto soprano. Album detailsBuy Now on iTunes

“House Warming” by SF Station

"So Beautifulî is part of the digital compilation ìHouse Warmingî by SF Station, INgrooves, and Creative Entity Music available only online through iTunes and hundreds of other download partners.

Release date: October 16, 2007. SFStation & Buy Now on iTunes

Briefs

 

-- “Tiny Skin” features industry players and well-known DJs such as Vincent Kwok (Virgin, Transport Recordings, Eight-Fifteen), DJ MFR (Transport Recordings, Om Records), Cameron Stone (Donna DeLory), Mark Meadows (Edgar Winter, Johnny Guitar Watson, Brian Auger, Dweezle Zappa, Lisa Loeb, Meredith Brooks), and Shannon Michael Terry (Open Door Orchestra) and Will-I-Am.

-- Song “So Beautiful” has aired on radio internationally - reaching number one on Radio Centro Roma, been podcasted on networks such as Rhapsody, and rotated at events such as Burningman

-- Song “So Beautiful” produced by DJ MFR aka Marco Celone with acclaimed remix by Vincent Kwok was released on vinyl by Cosmic Flux. All prints sold out with listings on Rare Records in London and other cities in the international community all through the pulse of the underground scene.

-- "So Beautiful" by AmesEla, DJ MFR and Kwok was well-received by Andy Caldwell when licensed tohis compilation in England. Currently, part of compilation by DJ MFR “West Coast Excursion” distributed by Om Records, and "House Warming" by Kwok with SFStation.com.

-- “Wheel” and “Mouth Shut” made Top 40 and was noted as a “Hot Mover" with AAA ratings on MP3.com.

-- "Blue Sky " made Top Ten on MP3.com and was noted as a “Hot Mover” in their Alternative section

-- Amy was mentored by the legendary Eddie Levine (Blue Note, MCA, UA, Avenue Jazz, responsible for discovering artists like Earl Klugh, Steve Windwood, and helping make hits out of songs like grammy winner movie theme to "Rocky"

-- Initial music beds of “Tiny Skin” were recorded at the historical SyKlopps Studios in San Francisco (private studio of legendary Herbie Herbert (Journey, Steve Miller, Mr. Big). recorded by L. Henry Sarmiento (Tower of Power, Journey remix). All other instruments recorded at Amy's studio at Creative Entity. A blend of modern garage band recording to an Apple laptop & Protools, powered with classic super star rock and roll iconography!

Reviews

"...AmesEla providing silky smooth vocals over deep house beats, smooth synths, and string arrangements.... Amesela’s vocal snippets adorn the track in all the right places giving this track a soulful feel without getting all queeny...the Original mix which layers Amesela’s vocals over snappy snares, old-school house organs, and a live bassline...For fans of Miguel Migs or Naked Music, this release is sure to find plenty of play-time in your crate.”
-- "So Beautiful" Review, CoyWest, 12” Reviews

"...A bumpy groove with wicked keys and vocalist Amesela who is blessing us with her talent. She’s giving the track that extra soulful edge.”
-- "So Beautiful" Review, Michael Fossati, Spirit of House, 12” Reviews.

"...A sultry sophisticated vocal from AmesEla over a groovy and smooth instrumental. Sexy keys and a solid garage feel to the track will make it a choice for the vocal DJs..."
-- "So Beautiful" Review, Andrew Reid, Phantasm, Nocturnal Magazine

"I'm listening to your CD right now. It's hot, Amy. Kinda jazzy, with that cool, sexy house sensibility, and a really positive vibe; feel good, with cutting-edge hipness. And your voice sounds so pretty and ethereal. It invokes images of celtic goddesses in misty groves, sleek sirens, singing by waterfalls, with hot gay backup dancers on the rocks above ... so good. I'm especially into your voices natural raspyness. So many women sound oh-so-affected, trying to hit that sound that comes naturally to you. It's in my rotation, for sure!"
-- "Tiny Skin" album, SF Fan Letter

“What a voice! Check out this great band”
-- “Mouth Shut” Featured Indie Review by MP3.com

“Blues Lives! Great blues number.“
-- "Blue Sky" Review, Travis White - Warm Springs, Georgia, GARAGE BAND.COM

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