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2011
10.07.2011
BRADLEYBOY MAC ARTHUR ANNOUNCES EASTERN TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF ELLIOTT BROOD
Vancouver, BC – October 7, 2011 – Acclaimed one-man band blues talent Bradleyboy Mac Arthur has just announced a series of live dates in support of Elliott Brood in Eastern Canada. Please see below for further details.
It has been a busy year already for Mac Arthur. Earlier this year, he released his primal live-off-the-floor new album, Salt Gun (Awesome Music / EMI), which was met with praise from coast to coast, and gave the Canadian music scene the ass whupping it deserved with his uncompromising and unique blend of raw rhythms and blazing emotions.
“Mac Arthur is helping give the rather staid Toronto, ON blues scene a much-needed adrenalin boost. This is blues stripped-down and naked, dirty, primal, raw, and clearly indebted to punk rock.” – Exclaim!
“Thump, thump and oompah. Can’t call Salt Gun a pure blues album, if anyone has grown accustomed to smooth, if predictable ,12 bars and dazzling musicianship. This is much rougher ….. It stomps along like a one-man band and is full of character and grime.” – The Province
This August, Mac Arthur was crowned the winner of the Toronto Blues Society Talent Search, beating out strong competition from other talented players. He was then featured on the cover of the Toronto Star’s Entertainment section – a rare opportunity for a one-man Blues sensation from Orono, Ontario!
Next, on October 30th, Mac Arthur will be the only blues artist to play the NFL Tailgate Party in Toronto (featuring the Bills vs. Redskins).
Don’t miss your next chance to witness Bradleyboy live in the flesh.
Eastern Canadian Tour Dates
Sat. Oct. 22 @ The Bombshell, Oshawa, ON (headlining show)
Sat. Nov. 19 @ The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON (headlining show)
Tues. Nov.22 @ Pepper's Pub, Saint John, NB w/ Elliott Brood
Wed. Nov. 23 @ The Capital, Fredericton, NB w/ Elliott Brood
Thurs. Nov. 24 @ Baba's Lounge, Charlottetown, PEI w/ Elliott Brood
Fri. Nov. 25 @ The Seahorse Tavern, Halifax, NS w/ Elliott Brood
Sat. Nov. 26 @ Club One, St.John’s, NL w/ Elliott Brood
Learn more about Bradleyboy Mac Arthur here:
www.facebook.com/bradleyboymac
www.myspace.com/bradleyboymacarthur
www.twitter.com/bradleyboymusic
www.facebook.com/bboymacarthur
www.sonicbids.com/BradleyboyMacArthur
07.19.2011
CORY LEE FT. SHAGGY GOES LIVE!
New single from Cory Lee ft. Shaggy "Best Shot" goes live! on iTunes July 26, 2011
click here for a sneak peek!
2010
11.09.2010
AWESOME PRODUCTIONS IN TOP 10 @ TOP 40 RADIO AGAIN!
“If you believe, it manifests.” - Asim “Awesome” Awan
Awesome Productions is thrilled to be among the Top 10 labels at Top 40 radio for the first three quarters of 2010 according to Mediabase, the industry agency which monitors 1,836 radio stations in the US and Canada. Building on the previous year’s success, Awesome Productions is especially pleased to be the #10 label overall for all formats of airplay!
A special “thank you” goes out to DMD for their amazing radio promotion and to artists such as multi-platinum selling, Cascada and the various artists on the Awesome compilation series, Dance Party for making the hits! We are also excited to sign our newest domestic act, Toronto’s Madrid, who will be releasing their new album in the spring of 2011.
2010 has been a tremendous year of growth for Awesome Productions, as the company welcomes three new staff members: Umr Khalil as Label Manager, Jane Stockwell as Marketing Manager, and Cory Bradshaw as A&R Manager.
Umr Khalil brings music industry experience from both the label (EMI Music) and tour promotion (The Next Adventure / Clear Channel Entertainment) sides of the business. He has been on teams that have worked on some of the biggest albums and tours of the past decade. In his new role as Label Manager at Awesome Productions and Management, Umr will be running the day to day operation of the label, primarily focusing on licensing and scouting for domestic Rock repertoire.
Jane Stockwell brings with her extensive knowledge and 9 years experience in the field of marketing, publicity, and promotions. With positions at Emerge Entertainment and House of Blues (HOB) Concerts Canada, Jane spent years developing her marketing skills and also established the “Band Buzz” in NOW Magazine, which has been printed on a weekly basis since early 2005. Jane has also worked as Marketing Manager for Distort Entertainment, as well as VP of Sales, Marketing and Promotion at Dine Alone Records. Over the course of her career, Jane has acquired multiple Platinum and Gold releases in Canada.
Cory Bradshaw has worked with Awesome for 15 years and together they worked on a number of successful projects, including Soundbluntz, Laya, and Lost In Vegas. Cory is a two-time Juno winner and three-time nominee in the Best Dance Recording Category. Cory will be fulfilling the role of A&R manager, and will be looking to sign both domestic and international acts. Says Cory, "This is an exciting time for the label and I'm very pleased to be a part of its future.”
10.12.2010
2010 BMI LONDON AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to Cascada & The Blue Van for their wins at the BMI Awards in London.
UK dance/pop sensation Cascada took home the Dance Award for hit track “Evacuate The Dancefloor” and indie rock band The Blue Van won in the TV Awards catergory for their track “Independence” which is the theme song for Royal Pains.
Congratulations to both on their fantastic wins!!
09.15.2010
BUILT THAT WAY TAKES HOME ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
Congratulations to country artist Kimberley Dawn whose album Built That Way won Rock Album of the Year at the Indian Summer Music awards!!
08.25.2010
MICHAEL JACKSON LIVES ON WITH NEW TRIBUTE SINGLE SET FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 29TH, 2010
It’s not everyday one gets to pay tribute to a legend, but when the first recording of “I’ll Live On” came across record executive Steve Popovich Jr.’s desk, he knew he had something special. The song, first written as a country demo, seamlessly conveyed the poignant feelings of loss and hope, and with friend, former Attic Records President Al Mair, the track was given new life…and a new purpose.
Hearing the song as an anthem to pay homage to a life lost brought one person to mind for Steve Popovich Jr., Michael Jackson. In 1974, Steve’s father, Steve Popovich Sr. (owner of Cleveland International Records of Meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell fame), was working as VP of A&R for Epic Records. During that time, Steve Sr. was responsible for signing such celebrated acts as Boston, Cheap Trick, Tom Jones and several of the Jacksons, including Michael. Having this intimate connection to the pop icon led Steve Popovich Jr. to these thoughts:
"I first heard the song, 'I'll Live On' about six years ago from the writer, a dear friend, Linda Hargrove. Linda is a great, great songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by many Country artists over the years. At the time she sent me the song, it lyrically had nothing to do with Michael Jackson. The song was originally based on her own experience of losing somebody close. When I first heard it, it gave me goose bumps. It was very powerful and its message is universally heartfelt! In my opinion, it's one of the greatest chorus' ever written in modern music. It doesn't matter what country you live, this is a song everyone can relate to. Once I heard of Michael's passing, I called Linda and told her that we needed to change the verses lyrically as a salute to Michael and through her brilliance she was able to accomplish that. In about a week, she had sent me the rewrite and as they say, the rest is history."
Once the song was completed, Awesome Productions and producers James Bradshaw and Jason "Daheala" Quenneville eagerly got on board. The goal was to find the ideal voice to lift the song to the heights it needed to go. Juno Award winning singer Simone Denny was the perfect choice. As part of the platinum selling duo Love Inc., Denny’s richly emotional and powerful vocal stylings instantly took the song from heartfelt to cathartic. Says Denny of the experience, "I owe my love of music to Michael Jackson. He created magic whether on stage or in-studio. Every aspect of Michael Jackson’s career inspired me as a kid to pursue a career in music. It's an honor to have the chance to honour Michael's incredible legacy. What Michael has left with me personally as an artist is a passion and love for music that will never die. Thank You Michael!”
“I’ll Live On” is set to be released digitally on Michael Jackson’s upcoming birthday, August 29th, on Awesome/EMI. A portion of the proceeds from the song will be donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation.
08.24.2010
WE THE KINGS ADDED TO HEAVY ROTATION AT MUCHMUSIC
We The Kings video "We'll Be A Dream" (feat. Demi Lovato) has been added in heavy rotation at MuchMusic. Keep an eye out for the video!
Watch it
03.30.2010
DANISH ROCKERS FEATURED IN IPAD COMMERCIAL AND SIGN DEAL WITH TOP CANADIAN INDIE LABEL
Top Canadian independent label Awesome Music (*Billboard 2009 Year-End Canadian Hot 100) signs Danish rock group, The Blue Van, to its roster for the territory Canada from the Danish record label Iceberg Records. The Blue Van, already with 2 albums under their belt, will release their upcoming album, Man Up, which includes the single “There Goes My Love” featured in the latest Apple commercial for iPad, on Awesome Music in Canada. “I'm delighted to welcome The Blue Van as the newest signing to the Awesome roster. I've admired this band for quite sometime. They write catchy songs and command an amazing stage presence. We're going to break them in Canada.” commented Awesome Music Managing Director, Asim “Awesome” Awan. The Blue Van, whose name was chosen from the vehicle which transports patients to mental institutions in Denmark, have been playing together since the age of 12. The four members of the band, raised in the Northern region of Denmark, come from modest backgrounds as sons of carpenters, truck drivers and farmers, yet have quickly garnered international attention with rave reviews for their live shows and recordings in Rolling Stone magazine. Notable live performances have included extensive tour dates with Australian rockers Jet, as well as opening dates for Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Keane, Razorlight, Hot Hot Heat, and The Pretenders. Already with song placements for their latest release Man Up in numerous TV shows, movies and ad placements, the band’s guitar-driven rock’ n’ roll speaks for itself, providing the soundtrack for a North American market from their homeland of Denmark. Their most recent song placement debuted at the 82nd Academy Awards with “There Goes My Love” used as the featured track to promote Apple’s latest invention, the iPad. The Blue Van joins the rank of massively successful artists featured in Apple commercials, including U2, Feist, The Vines, Jet, Gorillaz, Wolfmother, Franz Ferdinand, Bob Dylan, and Paul McCartney. Other song placements for their latest release Man Up include CSI: NY, 90210, Scrubs, NCIS Los Angeles, Private Practice and the upcoming movie The Boys Are Back. The Blue Van is currently touring Europe with more dates to be announced along with the release date of Man Up in Canada later this year. Check out the iPad TV commercial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9KTnsGsd_0
2009
11.25.2009
CASCADA GOES #1
Cascada’s music video “Evacuate The Dancefloor” goes #1 at MuchMusic and MuchMore.
Cascada climbs to #1 on the MuchMusic and MuchMore countdown after 10 weeks on the chart. “Evacuate The
Dancefloor” accomplishes the unusual feat of being #1 on both the MuchMusic and MuchMore countdowns simultaneously.
Released on Awesome/EMI, the milestone represents the first time this has happened for an independent international release. It's also Cascada’s first #1 video in Canada and biggest release to date, reaching platinum status in just 9 weeks after its release on August 4th this year. With radio support and sales still increasing, Cascada’s reign has no clear end in sight. With over 10 million airplay audience weekly for the debut single from the album of the same name, “Evacuate The Dancefloor” has become one of the biggest independent international hits of 2009. With radio support for the top 10 most played songs at all format radio and record sales continuing to climb, Cascada is en route to claim more #1 chart positions. With more hit singles and videos due off the new album, Cascada may find herself crowned the new queen of pop and a permanent fixture on Canada’s pop music landscape.
“Evacuate The Dancefloor” is currently the #3 song at HOT AC radio and #6 song at CHR radio on its upwards journey, and has skyrocketed up the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 to #4. The international success of “Evacuate The Dancefloor” continues to build as #7 on the European Billboard Hot 100 and as a top 10 iTunes dance song and album in Canada, U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
Watch Cascada’s #1 video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCCgrdrA-9o
www.cascada-music.de
www.myspace.com/cascada
www.youtube.com/cascadamusic
www.twitter.com/cascada_music
www.awesomemusic.ca
09.10.2009
CASCADA TOPS THE CHARTS IN CANADA!!
Awesome Music is pleased to announce that Cascada’s digital single for “Evacuate The Dancefloor” is officially GOLD after only 5 weeks!! The single is still the #1 Dance track (and #2 single overall) on iTunes!! Keep an eye out for the album release next week on September 15th, 2009.
07.13.2009
CASCADA TOPS THE UK SALES CHARTS FOR THE 2ND WEEK IN A ROW AND ENTERS THE GERMAN SALES CHARTS AT #6..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AWESOME MUSIC is pleased to announce that on September 15th, 2009 the 3rd Cascada album entitled "Evacuate The Dancefloor" will be released in Canada. The album contains
12 amazing songs from Cascada. The lead off single "Evacuate The Dancefloor" has topped the UK sales charts for the second week in a row. It also entered the German sales charts this week at #6. The single will be available in Canada digitally on the 18th of August. There are a total of 10 mixes and remixes on this single.
07.06.2009
CANADIAN JAZZ AND BLUES VOCALIST SIGNS TO AWESOME/EMI.
For Immediate Release
Toronto - Jazz and Blues vocalist Cara Matthew releases her debut album "Make You Feel My Love" through Awesome Productions/EMI Music Canada on August 4th, 2009.
Nominated for a 2008 Ontario Independent Music Award and recently on Entertainment Tonight Canada, Cara’s record features arrangements of tunes by Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan and other popular artists in a bluesy and jazzy fashion all her own. Juno-award-winning Greg Kavanagh produced the project and brilliant players from trumpeter Guido Basso to bassist George Koller share their talents. The results of this creation are original, pure melodies to be enjoyed by all musical enthusiasts.
"Cara Matthew has the potential to become Canada's next international jazz star."
–Doug Gallant, Canadian Musician
“On her album Cara Matthew packs a powerful presence.”-The Daily Courier
The title track of Cara’s new CD was released in Australia on Foghorn Records in May 2008 and radio stations around the world are playing various tracks from her album including BRTO Radio in the Netherlands, vibes 90.6fm in the United Kingdom and Triple H FM as well as PBS FM 106-7 in Australia.
http://www.myspace.com/caramatthew
The tour:
Thursday, October 1st & 2nd - Sault Ste Marie, ON
Saturday, October 3rd - Thunder Bay, ON
Monday, October 5th - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Thursday, October 8th - Lethbridge, AB
Friday, October 9th - Calgary, AB
Saturday, October 10th- Edmonton, AB
Sunday, October 11th - Canmore, AB
Wednesday, October 14th - Lake Country, B.C.
Friday, October 16th - Kelowna, B.C.
Sunday, October 18th - Victoria, B.C.
Thursday, October 22nd - Vancouver, B.C.
01.12.2009
FROM FYIMUSIC
Awesome Productions reports a bull market on the charts this past year. Awesome’s Nanci Malek spun the numbers and reports the feisty indie label scored a 9 share at top 40 radio. Great promotion,
and obviously awesome A&R ears. Attributes of success on the roster: Cascada–top ten #9 on the US R&R Pop Chart , Jessica LaLonde, Puerto Plata, Revolucion, September and Sound Bluntz–debuting on European Billboard and Pop Charts, Awesome Music is distributed by EMI Music in Canada and claimed the rarified gold and platinum single acheivements this year with September and Cascada. The first release of 2008 will be Jessica Lalonde’s Spinning Daydreams. Source: FYIMusic
2008
06.10.2008
SWEDEN'S #1 EXPORT SEPTEMBER GETS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE IN CANADA.
For Immediate Release:
There's something special about Swedish dance sensation September. A year and a half ago, the last September record "In Orbit" was released in Europe. Since then, lead
singer Petra Marklund has been touring China, Russia, the US. In Spain and Poland, September's topping the charts. The track "Satellites" even won September the number one spot on the Billboard Dance Chart last year.
”Being #1 on Billboard was fun mainly because it proved that people really appreciate what we're doing.” says Petra.
The single ”Cry For You” will be released on June 24th through Awesome/EMI Music. The track is in heavy rotation on Radio One in the UK and has been in the top 10 on the single sales charts in England for several weeks. Bounce added the single this week. Z103.5 and The Beat in Vancouver are starting to feature the track.
Check out her hot new UK video (just under 2 million views):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qux6PhqbBBU
And another version (just under 5 million views):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxu6iQ28arw
http://septembermusic.se/index.html
For further information, contact:
Asim “Awesome” Awan
Managing Director
Awesome Productions & Management Inc.
PH: 905 364-3117
FX: 905 472-4545
awesome@pathcom.com
www.awesomemusic.ca
2007
12.14.2007
CASCADA WINS AT THE 2007 WORLD MUSIC AWARDS!!
07.16.2007
LUCKY BLUNTZ BLING BRITAIN
"(Maybe You’ll Get) Lucky" the new single by The Soundbluntz, makes its British debut on the Music Week (European Billboard) Club Chart and the Pop Chart!!!! This is the highest new entry on both
charts.
Soundbluntz, DJ’s Swet and Lil’ Pete, are veterans of Toronto’s electronic music scene. With a combined 20+ years experience between them, they’ve been spinning at Toronto clubs and producing/remixing classic tracks from some of pop music’s most iconic artists. Swet’s ties include work with legendary Toronto radio DJ Chris Sheppard while Pete helped manage Canada’s #1 DJ Record Pool Bombs N Bass before establishing himself as a renowned producer whose remixing work included artists such as TLC and System F.
With two Juno Award wins, Soundbluntz continue taking dance music to even newer heights with remixes of old-school dance and pop classics on ”Blame The Bling” released in Canada in October 2006. A mix of electro dance-rock infused tracks mixed with down-tempo and vocal house edits sees Soundbluntz capturing and bringing the excitement of dance music well past the club scene and more prominently to the mainstream.
Last November “(Maybe You’ll Get) Lucky” knocked Justin Timberlake out of the top spot to become the #1 single in Canada on the National Club Charts, where it remained for 6 weeks. The video, directed by 6 time MMVA Best Director Stephen Scott, is also received extensive support and rotation via MuchMusic, BPM TV and other video outlets.
2006
11.16.2006
SOUND BLUNTZ TOP THE CHARTS IN CANADA
Canadian Electronic duo Sound Bluntz have knocked Justin Timberlake out of the top spot to become the new #1 single in Canada on the National Club Charts with “(Maybe You’ll Get)
Lucky”, the lead off single from their debut album Blame The Bling. The single features guest vocalist Cheyne Coates, formerly of Madison Avenue, who also appears in the video, which became the UnCharted BuzzClip of the week on Much Music in its first week. The video for “(Maybe You’ll Get) Lucky” was directed by six time MMVA Director of the Year, Stephen Scott. Blame The Bling was released on October 31, 2006 through Awesome Music/EMI Music Canada. Sound Bluntz are no strangers to the charts. In 2002, their debut single (a remake of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”) went #1 for several weeks in Australia on the sales charts and top 10 in most of the rest of the world. Sound Bluntz are the only electronic act in Canada to win the Juno for Best Dance Recording consecutively. “We have been so blessed with international success in the past but to achieve this at home is truly a great feeling.” Cory “Swet” Bradshaw, one half of the duo commented from their studio in Toronto. Sound Bluntz will continue to promote Blame In Bling in Canada while also preparing to release the album in several other countries around the world. For more information go to www.soundbluntz.com
03.16.2006
AWESOME SIGNS CASCADA
Cascada’s smash single “Everytime We Touch” leaps into the top ten this week on America’s R&R Pop Charts (#9), and Cascada herself is on her way to becoming the biggest
runaway International pop sensation of 2006! Her debut album “Everytime We Touch” will be released in Canada on Awesome Music, an EMI Associated Label – April 4th 2006.
“Everytime We Touch” recently hit the Top Ten of Billboard Magazine’s Top 100 in the US and is currently the highest independent record to chart on CHR/Pop radio in America at #9 (source: industry trade magazine Radio & Records).
This week in Canada “Everytime We Touch” is #18 with an audience of 2 million.
Cascada is Natalie Horler, the daughter of a jazz musician, who grew up in Germany with dreams of becoming a singer. At 18 she began doing studio work recording tracks for different DJ’s including Manuel Reuter (DJ Manian) and Yann (Yanou), and Cascada was born. Currently, Cascada is on tour in Austria, Ireland and the US.
Not just a one hit wonder, Cascada is nominated for Best New Dance Artist and Best HI-NRG/ Euro Track at the annual International Dance Music Awards this month at Miami’s Winter Music Conference.
Cascada’s full length CD was released in the US via Robbins Entertainment LLC and has sold over 60,000 albums and counting. “Everytime We Touch” is quickly catching on here at Top 40 Radio.
At Edmonton’s Top 40 station, The Bounce, “Everytime We Touch” is their most played song. The smash hit single is also one of the top phone requested songs at Vibe 98.5 in Calgary and “Canada’s Top 40 Station of the Year”, Toronto’s Z103.5 FM, had this to say about the artist:
"Cascada is a huge artist for us here at Z103.5. This is a multi-hit album and is set and ready to explode!!"
- Paul Evanov, Program Director Z103.5, Toronto
Cascada’s music rejuvenates the spirit, lifts you up and brings you to the dance floor, attractive, fun and high-energy music that you can lose yourself in.
Cascada’s CD ‘Everytime We Touch’ will be available in Canada Tuesday April 4th 2006.
2005
10.25.2005
TEST HEADING
Test
10.11.2005
CANADA NEEDS MORE PETROL
Petrol Records continues to supply the world with “Seriously Good Music” and is now making its way to Canada. Awesome Music Inc has concluded a deal for the exclusive rights to the Petrol Records
brand for Canada and will be releasing its first title “St. Tropez” on October 25th through EMI Music Canada. Petrol Records was founded by Australia’s highly acclaimed international music professional and entertainment entrepreneur Chris Murphy. Murphy has successfully developed, acquired, merged, managed and sold several music and entertainment businesses during the last 25 years. Voted one of the World’s Top 4 Managers, Murphy managed INXS and led them to sell over 25 million albums and earn hundreds of Gold and Platinum Awards worldwide. Among his list of credentials, he was also founder of rooArt Records, Chairman & Owner of radio station 2SM, Owner of Australian Style Magazine, Founder of MMA Music Publishing and creator of Internet radio pioneer Digital One. In just 3 years, Petrol Records has become one of the hottest new music labels in Australia and is quickly becoming world renowned for it’s inspiring cutting edge sound. Petrol Records’ goal is to deliver music from all genres and bring forth culturally diverse music from around the world. Petrol strives to expand your musical pallet; capture your imagination and deliver more than just music. Petrol Records bring you a soundtrack for global lifestyle living. “In 1980, I started my own journey and took on the worldwide management of INXS. For the next 15 years, I travelled the world as this extraordinary band took each country by storm – one by one. Some of the most unforgettable moments when arriving in a new country are the endless memories and discovery that each culture willingly had to offer, in particular their passion and love for music – modern and traditional. After 15 years with INXS it was time to move into a new phase, it was time to explore my own musical venture. Petrol Records was born in 2001 with a mandate to create Seriously Good Music for those eager to start their own musical journey” – Chris Murphy, CEO, President and Founder of Petrol Records Awesome Music Inc is a music label, management company and international licensing broker firm. Canadian Music Industry veteran Asim “Awesome” Awan created the label in early 2005 and entered into an exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution deal with EMI Music Canada. The first release set for October 25, 2005 entitled “St. Tropez : Beach Series” is the first in a series called the Beach Series and captures the effortless glamour of the chic celebrity hotspot nestled along the French Riviera. “I’m delighted to have the rights to introduce Canada to ‘seriously good music’. Chris Murphy is a passionate entrepreneur that has achieved greatness by thinking outside of the box and I’m looking forward to working closely with him and the Petrol team to launch this exciting brand in Canada.” - Asim “Awesome” Awan, President of Awesome Music Inc. “St. Tropez: Beach Series” will be followed up in early November with the release of three titles from the
02.03.2005
“EMI IS AWESOME AND AWESOME IS EMI”
Toronto – February 3rd, 2005. – EMI Music Canada and Awesome Productions and Management Inc. (A.P.I.) proudly announced today that they have entered into an exclusive
Manufacturing and Distribution deal for the territory of Canada. Awesome Production and Management Inc. will operate as a traditional record company signing both domestic and international music. There will also be an artist management component and international licensing arm attached to the company. A.P.I. will have offices at EMI Music Canada. “Awesome’s entrepreneurial vision for A.P.I. and his commitment to the development of dance, urban and rhythmic music in Canada is a much-welcomed addition to EMI Music Canada and our Associated Labels Division. We all look forward to working closely with Awesome to help him realize his vision”. - Deane Cameron (President, EMI Music Canada) I'm thrilled and excited about launching Awesome Productions and Management Inc. and EMI is the perfect home for it. A.P.I. is another step forward in achieving my long-term goal, to develop a global artist. The relationships and support that I have within EMI Canada are going to be the greatest asset to this companies success. - Asim 'Awesome' Awan (President, A.P.I.) The President and founder Asim ‘Awesome’ Awan has an impressive resume for his involvement in dance and rhythmic music in Canada. In 1999 ‘Awesome’ joined Popular Records as A&R consultant where he released Saukrates’s independent album The Underground Tapes, Jully Black’s hit single “Rally’n” and developed the Juno award-winning artist 2 Rude. In the dance genre Awesome worked very closely with the Double Platinum artist EIFFEL 65. In 2002, ‘Awesome’ started a co-venture with Donald K Donald, AWESOME/DKD INC. They released albums from Spek, Platinumberg featuring Bless as well as the Awesome Collective Vol.1 a compilation designed to develop Canadian urban artists that included Big Black Lincoln, Bishop, Jenna G, Reign, Kuya etc.. The first release on the new label, scheduled for February 15th, will be a chillout/lounge compilation entitled SHEEVA LOUNGE VOL. 1. The first domestic release, scheduled for the fall of 2005, will be the debut album from Juno award winning duo The SOUND BLUNTZ. The group has twice won Junos in the category of ‘Dance Recording of the Year’ during the 2003 and 2004 Juno Awards for their singles “Billie Jean” and “Something About You” respectively.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWESOME MUSIC CONTEST WINNER!
We had an overwhelming response to our www.awesomemusic.ca Holly Dolly contest where we gave away a Nintendo Wii!
Congratulations to Jacquie H., our grand prize winner! Check out the picture above of her enjoying the Wii with her daughter!
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