MUSICIANS
The Kingston-born rhyme slinger has already sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, and has become the most successful Jamaican artist of all time on the U.S. charts - spurred by a trio of #1 pop singles, and five top ten hits. But despite his scorching track record, Sean Paul is taking nothing for granted. "Imperial Blaze is like the king's fire," says the keeper of dancehall's flame. "It's all about going hard and keeping it hot." Case in point: the album's infectious lead single, "So Fine," which blends irresistible harmonies and rapid-fire lyrics with a futuristic backdrop of digital percussion.
A lot of artists talk about "staying on the grind," but few work harder than Sean Paul. He has done more than any other dancehall artist to bring the hardcore sound of Kingston to new audiences around the world. Since his prophetically titled 2000 debut, Stage One, Sean Paul has proven time and again that modern Jamaican reggae can be a viable genre in the international music market. But the explosive energy of Imperial Blaze indicates that he's only getting started.
More than just proving Sean's staying power, Imperial Blaze represents his evolution from a Jamaican crossover star into a bona fide pop hitmaker with a rare gift for bringing cutting-edge sounds to an international following. "My first album was mainly a compilation of songs that were out in the dancehall," he explains. "On the second album we added a few special ones, and with The Trinity we did even more exclusive songs. But now with Imperial Blaze, most of them were recorded specially for this album. It's all about my growth as an artist."
After shifting an impressive 1.3 million copies of debut Storyteller around the globe, "crossover" artist Raghav is back to set the charts alight with his monster new single My Kinda Girl. Ragav has consistently toured worldwide and will be performing next at shows this year in Miami, Detroit, Delhi, Bombay, New York, Manchester, London and San Francisco and he'll also be joining the Unforgettable Tour this autumn, featuring Bollywood's biggest artists including Amitabh & Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai- Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Akshay Kumar.
The accolades speak for themselves - he's won a MOBO for Best Collaboration, an Asian Achievers Award, an Urban Music Award, two UK Asian Music gongs and the Southern Asian Music Award for Best Artist. Add to that the achievement of having the 6th biggest international selling album of all time in India and there's no doubt Raghav has got the resume of a bonafide superstar.
Now Raghav's putting the finishing touches to his second album entitled Identity, which he's co-writing with the likes of Cutfather and Joe (Pussycat Dolls), Niara Scarlett (Sugababes, Girls Aloud and Mutya Buena), Peter Wade (JLo) Jazzwad (Damien Marley) Mushtaq and prominent Hindi producers Flavasia. Released on September 15th, it's a fresh mix of eclectic melodies and cultural soundscapes, with a sizzling lead single that'll undoubtedly pave the way for Raghav's rightful return to the top.
A big thank you to Raghav for performing at the WHCC annual event on June 5, 2009 at the World Of Colors: A Universal Cultural Experience in NY
RAGHAV
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STUDIO JnS
Performed across the United States and Europe in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Amsterdam, to name a few, Svet has produced and performed with celebrities such as TPain, Drake, Mims, and many more artists as he is on his way in making a mark in the music industry for generations to come.
Born in 1986 in Eastern Europe, Svet came to the United States at the age of eleven. With a passionate dream of becoming of a musician, Svet attended the Eastman School of Music and through discipline, dedication and determination Svet was set out on a musical journey. A trained violinist, Svet incorporates all types of music such as: hip hop, pop, r&b, and latin to create his own unique style. Adding his own flavor to the fascinating world of hip hop Svet captivates every crowd he plays for today around the world.
Ever since Svet was young, he displayed a natural talent for the violin. After graduating from the Eastman school of Music, he attended the University of Rochester where he graduated with a bachelors degree. Always exposing himself to all forms of musical outlets, such as composing, recording and learning how to network, Svet has gained a lot of support from people who have heard his work. During his time of developing himself in the music world, Svet is doing exceptionally well. This unique combination with his classical skills allows Svet to create mind blowing sounds and move through the industry without a limit.
SVET - THE HIP HOP VIOLINIST
