Category Archives: BCS News

Huge props to US R&B/Pop-flavored blog, Toya’s World, for featuring for me for a third time now.  They also feature a throwback track of mine that alot of you may not have heard before.  I appreciate the support, Toya!

Click to see/hear…

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The first review is in for the Eric Benet show last week, courtesy of The [AU] Review.  ShoutOut to Kristie Nicolas for the kind words, I appreciate it!

Click the pic to read…

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Sending out big thanks to Hip Hop RNB World for featuring me.  I really appreciate it more than you know ;).

To check it out folks, just click on this…

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So a lot of you have been messaging me saying The Fall is your favorite track from my new EP.  Well, I have a surprise for you guys…

During the Epitome sessions, I asked my bro & amazing drummer, Mike “Big Mike” Clemons, to add his own spin to the song, for a special bonus version.

For those who don’t know, Mike’s an industry vet, having worked with some of R&B’s best, including Usher, Mary J. Blige & SWV.  Basically, the dude’s got chops!  He’s also husband of SWV’s lead singer, Coko, & we’re both part of Israel Houghton’s New Breed.  So for all the Israel & New Breed fans, this is a shout-out to you guys too (haha…)!

This almost has a “live jam” feel to it, real Gospel/R&B vibes!  Hope you guys like it…

And for more on Mike, including booking info, please click on this pic…

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Massive shout-out to Vic & Bobby over in NYC for featuring me on their blog, Play It On Repeat.  Appreciate it guys!

Click the pic to check it out…

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Big thanks to US music blog, World According To Monte, for this feature.  Really appreciate it.  Honored to even be remotely mentioned in the company of Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz & Usher..!

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Man, this was such a great interview.  I sound pretty food obsessed though (haha…)!  Fun times…

Gotta say a huge “thankyou!” to Nick & the whole team over at Celeb Dirty Laundry in the States, really appreciate it.  Click on the pic to check out the interview guys, hope you enjoy it…

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Just got home to find out New City Magazine reviewed Epitome in their 1st anniversary issue.  Stoked!  Massive thanks to Ben & the whole team for the support, really appreciate it guys.  Featured next to Carrie Underwood too, even better (haha…).

They’re giving away a couple copies of the EP too, so if you want a free copy, click the pic to read how…

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Huge thanks to Music Is Love for the love!  Really appreciate it.  Click to read…

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Big thanks to music blog, That Good Hit, for this feature :).  Click the pic to check it out…

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As I posted a little while back, I was an ambassador for R U OK? Day this past Thursday (Sep 15).

The day was all about taking a moment to connect with people & ask them the important (yet often overlooked) question, ” Are you ok?”, in support of preventing suicide.

Coffees were on hand & flowing from major sponsor, Gloria Jeans, at their Sydney downtown branch.  NSW State MP, Clover Moore, & rugby icon, Wendell Sailor, delivered inspiring speeches as well.  It was a great honor to be an ambassador for such an important, great cause.

Click on the pic below to check out a photo album of the day…

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First the Brian McKnight tour, then Joe this past weekend & now I’ve just been confirmed to support Eric Benet in Sydney during his very first trip to Oz!  What’s going on (haha…)???  Just a little excited about this!

R&B/Soul lovers worldwide know this man’s music well, with hits like Georgy Peorgy feat. Faith Evans & Spend My Life With You feat. Tamia.  He’s an incredible artist &, once again, someone who’s music was really part of the soundtrack to my life.  Man…  Can’t believe it!  This year just keeps getting better & better, I’m super grateful.

Click on the pic to get tickets, would love to see you guys there ;)…

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…my EP, Epitome, will be released worldwide digitally!

LA celebrity & music photographer, Steven Taylor, shot the artwork.

September 22 is the day peeps, so mark it on your calenders (haha…)!  Man…  I can’t wait to finally share this project with you all.

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Huge shout-out to Matt, Nikki & the whole Nine To Five magazine crew for this.

Really enjoyed the interview & I appreciate the support so much, thank you ;).

Click the pic to check it out…

Just FYI: The part about my dad making me sing was said jokingly, he’s not a nazi or anything crazy!  He would make me sing for people who came over to our house & I was so shy that I’d cry (haha…).

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So it’s about that time, where I’ve gotta announce the winner of my Summer Night Sing-Off!.

To everyone who entered, I need to say the biggest THANK YOU!  The fact that you took time out of your schedule to cover my song is pretty cool & real humbling.  Every submission was so unique, they came from all over: USA, New Zealand, Holland, Switzerland, Australia, South Africa & Philippines…  That’s no joke, you guys rock :).

This is only the second competition I’ve hosted, but entries were so strong that it was tougher than ever to deliberate & decide on just one winner!  So I decided to have 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners this time.  1st place will take home the original grand prize though!  Sure I considered every factor: vocals, creativity, social media buzz…  But when it came down to it, I just couldn’t ignore the voting polls.  OK here we go, cue drum roll (haha…).

1st Place Winner goes to an entry that isn’t only clearly blazing the voting polls by a mile, but who also delivered a solid, velvet-smooth performance to a her own backing-track (key-change & all).  From all the way in the UK, I say CONGRATS to our #1 winning entry of the Summer Night Sing-Off!…

2nd Place Winner goes to a certain dynamic duo who never fail to bring their own signature brand of quirk & fun to their entries, along with consistently stand-out video quality.  I’m talking about the winners of my Don’t You Think? Sing-Off!, Nicky & Brandon.  You guys really did an amazing job!

3rd Place Winner undoubtedly goes to a real fan favorite.  This guy totally switched my song up, lacing his smooth R&B vocals over a catchy dance Pop track.  I’m talking about Gold  Coast-based singer, Xy.  Love your work bro, so good!

Honorable mentions:

Best Vocal – Lara

Best Visual – Tasha Hohaia

Best Acoustic – Rachel & Biccara

Best Remix – Kareen McBean

Thanks once again to everyone who entered.  I really appreciate it & you should all be very proud of yourselves ;)…  Here’s to the next sing-off!

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So proud to share that I’ll be an ambassador for R U OK? Day in Sydney on September 15th.  Here’s what it’s all about:

We can easily just go through our daily lives, so caught up in the busyness of what we’re doing, that we’re blindsided to the pain in our workplaces, social circles, schools & even our own homes.  You just never know…  Please help me spread the word about this very important cause.

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So stoked.  Just got the call that I’m one of the 8 finalists in the country for the New Artists 2 Radio competition!  Totally forgot I even entered this.  Woohoo (haha…)!

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Hey everyone, how’s it going?  Wish I could leave it open for longer, but the Summer Night Sing-Off! competition has unfortunately come to and end.  Thanks to all those who gave it a go!

Below are two links to the entries.  Please take a minute to listen & vote for your favorite entry…

And once again, here’s the original tune…

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ShoutOut to Jamaican magazine, The Hype Life Magazine, for the support.  Big thanks from Australia!

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Thanks to the crew over at Rock Diz Music for the plug, I appreciate it!

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