Tampa’s psychedelic dance/pop duo and 2010 Billboard Top 40 musical outfit Beatnik Castle will once again perform a special unplugged concert performance at the 4^th Annual Universal Music Day festival this Saturday, October 9 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Pier in St. Petersburg, Fl.  Admission is free and open to the general public. The Pier is located at 800 Second Avenue N.E. St. Petersburg, Fl 33701.

Joining head Beatnik Quincy B will be the soulful sounds of Bay Area singers Ariale and Windy Jewel, as well as Leemarie, who will sing “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” – the Spanish acoustic version of Beatnik Castle’s Top 40 Billboard dance/pop smash “Will U B Mine?”

“We performed last year and it was really inspiring,” exclaims producer/songwriter Quincy B. “This year will be better because Ariale, LeeMarie, and Windy ad a new dimension to Beatnik Castle’s music. It’s going to be a great harmonizing vocal folk fest, believe me!”

Universal Music Day is an annual event sponsored by a grassroots community of Bay Area music enthusiasts that aims to encourage and harness the power and beauty of music as a universal language.

Mad Monk, LTD recording artist Beatnik Castle’s debut single “Will U B Mine?”  (featuring singer Francillia) debuted on  Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart for May 8, 2010 and peaked at # 37 in June 2010. As of September 2010, “Will U B Mine?” is still being played on many dance/ mix radio and television stations worldwide and is a recurrent hot mixer favorite.  Beatnik Castle’s limited edition club remix CD was a Featured Release in Zip Dj’s newsletter and the single was and reached # 2 on Zip Dj’s Top 40 USA National Dance and Club Charts (behind Adam Lambert) in April 2010. The song also was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences and placed on the Official Grammy Ballot in 2009 and 2010. The video is currently being played on several radio and video outlets worldwide, including Sirius/XM, Logo, MTV, VH1 and other international video outlets as well receiving Third Place in the Entertainment Category of the Tampa Bay Video Awards/ Professional Division.  The duo also were finalist for the Urban Music Awards in New York City last year as well.

Following a stellar representation at this year’s Winter Music Conference Showcase, Beatnik Castle has released “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” – a PitBull-styled reggatone song featuring local female rap sensation Cila and singer Leemarie and coproduced by Quincy B and famed dance producer Georgie Porgie. The video for “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” will be available soon. Beatnik Castle’s follow-up single and video – also to be released through Mad Monk, Ltd/Music Plant Group, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? (Like Mine)” featuring Windy Jewel, will be available both in hard disc and digital formats in January 2011.   Beatnik Castle’s fourth single “Wander Into You” (featuring Ariale) also will be available in early 2010. Beatnik Castle’s music is distributed worldwide through Georgie Porgie’s Music Plant Group (www.musicplantrecords.com).

For more information on Universal Music Day, please contact Susan Golden 727-804-4908, spg@universalmusicday.org or go to www.universalmusicday.org. For information on Beatnik Castle, please contact Willie Ramirez at WR Entertainment 813 300-2665 or go to www.beatnikcastle.com or quincyb@tampabay.rr.com.

Single availabale now!

Tampa Bay psychedelic dance/pop duo and Top 40 Billboard Dance artist Beatnik Castle is proud to announce the much-anticipated second dance/club release “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” featuring the very talented June of Latin South, Jovinci, singer Leemarie, and female rapper extraordinaire Cila.

“I’ve never heard somebody as talented and hard-hitting as Cila,” says Willie Ramirez of Tampa-based artist management firm WR Entertainment.  “Her heavy-hitting rapid-fire Latin-flavored rap style rap brings the song to a new level,” adds Ramirez, citing that Cila and head Beatnik Quincy B have been “itching” to work together since the Winter Music Conference in March. “Now it’s finally happening,” he sheepishly grins.

Written, arranged, and co-produced by Quincy B, “Tu Puedes Ser Mio’s” backing track is the tribal mix instrumental from Beatnik Castle’s Top 40 Billboard dance single “Will U B Mine?” (featuring singer Francillia) from Top 10 Billboard artist, remixer, and dance pioneer Georgie Porgie (recently named one of Billboard’s Top 10 Dance/Club Play Artist of the Decade!) with some electronic goodies -including a few Soca and Latin rhythm beats and edits added by Quincy B. The English version of the song is currently being played on several radio and video outlets worldwide, including Sirius/XM, Logo, MTV, VH1 and other international video outlets.

“Georgie is a tremendous support and it’s an honor to know him much less co-produce a track with him,” exclaims Quincy B. “I mean, he’s in the dubious company of Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna, Mariah, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, and Kim English when it comes to dance music. His accolades have earned him the title ‘Ambassador of Dance Music’ ”

Recorded at ProStar Studios in St. Petersburg, Fl and mixed and engineered by Quincy B. and Jody Gray, “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” is currently available for worldwide digitally release through Mad Monk, LTD/Music Plant Group (www.musicplantrecords.com) later this month and a music video -produced by 12to12 Productions, will follow. A video preview can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_9gXaqRNDE Beatnik Castle’s follow-up single and video – also to be released through Mad Monk, Ltd/Music Plant Group, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? (Like Mine)” will be available both in hard disc and digital formats later this year.

For more information, please go to www.beatnikcastle.com or contact Harry F. Towers/Deet Promotions at 718 227-3250. WR Entertainment can be reached at www.wr-entertainment.com or 813-300-2665. Song Credits are as follows:

“Tu Puedes Ser Mio (Will U B Mine?)”
Beatnik Castle feat. Cila, Leemarie (with special guests Latin South)
Additional vocals by Francillia
Written by Quincy B & Cila
Produced By Quincy B & Georgie Porgie
Mad Monk, LTD /Music Plant Group

Tampa Bay psychedelic dance/pop duo and Top 40 Billboard Dance artist Beatnik Castle will be filming a club/dance music video for “Tu Puedes Ser Mio”  next Saturday, August 7 at Whiskey North Nite Club at 11921 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618-3512. The video shoot is open to the public and will start promptly at 6:00 pm.

“We’re teaming up with some excellent musicians and artists,” explains head Beatnik Quincy B. “Tu Puedes Ser Mio” – the Latin/rap version of Mad Monk, LTD recording artist Beatnik Castle’s summer smash dance hit “Will U B Mine?” (featuring singer Francillia) will feature Tampa-based artists Jovinci, Francillia, June of Latin South, Prostar Recording, and lead singer/rapper extraordinaire, Cila (pronounced See-La) , who, according to Quincy B, is “perhaps, the best darn rapper – male or female, on the entire planet.”

“I’ve never heard somebody as talented and hard-hitting as Cila,” says Willie Ramirez, who adds that local singer/songwriter Leemarie also will be featured. “Cila’s heavy-hitting rapid-fire Latin-flavored rap style rap brings the song to a new level,” adds Ramirez.  “Quincy and Cila have been itching to work together since the Winter Music Conference in March and now it’s finally happening!”

Written, arranged, and produced by Quincy B, “Tu Puedes Ser Mio’s ” backing track is the tribal mix instrumental from  “Will U B Mine?” from Top 10 Billboard artist, remixer, and dance pioneer Georgie Porgie (recently named one of Billboard’s Top 10 Dance/Club Play Artist of the Decade!) with some electronic goodies -including a few Soca and Latin rhythm beats and edits added by Quincy B. The English version of the song is currently being played on several video outlets worldwide, including Logo, MTV, VH1 and Spike TV.

“Georgie is a tremendous support and it’s an honor to know him much less work with him on a mix,” exclaims Quincy B. “I mean, he’s in the dubious company of Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna, Mariah, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, and Kim English when it comes to dance music. His accolades have earned him the title ‘Ambassador of Dance Music’ ”

“Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” is scheduled for a worldwide digitally release through Mad Monk, LTD/Music Plant Group (www.musicplantrecords.com) later this month and Beatnik Castle’s follow-up single and video for “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” will be relapsed later this year.  A video preview from EBS Filmz can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_9gXaqRNDE

For more information, please contact go to www.beatnikcastle.com or contact WR Entertainment at 813-300-2665 or EBS Filmz www.myspace.com/ebsfilmz or 941-875-0129.  Whiskey North is at 11921 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618-3512 http://www.whiskeynorth.com/ 813 968-1515.

Come out and Support Tampa Boxing!

Come out to the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel Friday, July 16 and support Tampa boxing!

WWW.SWIYYAH.com

(Tampa, Fl) – Living My Dreams, a 30-minute television show written, arranged and produced by St. Petersburg native, author, and CEO of Swiyyah Productions Swiyyah N. Muhammad, will make its broadcast debut on Speak Up Tampa Bay this Saturday July 3 2010.  The show, featuring interviews, news stories, and music video clips with local and national musicians, artists and writers, will air 11:00 pm on Bright House Cable Channel 950, Verizon Fios Channel 30 and Comcast Channel 20 and repeat Sunday July 4 at 11:00 pm. The show also will be streamed worldwide at www.speakuptampabay.org. This week’s show will feature St. Petersburg gospel DJ Della and the Praise Time Gospel Hour featured on House of Hitz Radio every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm.

For further information on Living My Dreams, please contact Swiyyah Productions at 727-776-0291 or go to www.SWIYYAH.com House of Hitz Radio can be contacted at www.houseofhitz.com

Beatnik Castle Video

Tampa psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle featuring Ohsha Kai will be shooting the new video for their sophomoric single, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart (Like Mine)?” Thursday, June 24, Friday, 25, and Saturday June 26 in Tampa and Orlando. Once again, Cynsings Studios and director Russ Miller will be at the helm for the video shoot.

“It’s going to be a great video, that’s for sure,” adds Quincy B. “I’m playing a janitor…Ohsha is playing a bride; Jammesson and Ariale will be there as well as Apoca, Leemarie, our friend Motown Maurice, Carlos, Speedy and all the gang from House of Hit. And, of course, The Town & Country Posse, and many others who’ve been supportive of Beatnik Castle this past year!”

Though details for the exact times and locations will be announced in the coming weeks, head Beatnik Quincy B says some of the locations already locked in are Prostar Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, House of Hitz in Tampa, Club Play in Ybor, and various locations in Ybor City. “We want all our Beatnik Fans to participate and be in the music video!” Quincy B also is asking local Dj’s and Vj’s to participate as well. Exact times and locations will be announced at www.beatnikcastle.com in the upcoming weeks.

Tampa’s psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia’s debut single “Will U B Mine?” debuted on  Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart May 2010 and is still holding steady as of this week. “Will U B Mine already climbed to # 37 and it’s still in the Top 50 these past six weeks,” adds Quincy B.  Beatnik Castle’s limited edition club remix CD was a Featured Release in Zip Dj’s newsletter and the single was and reached # 2 on Zip Dj’s Top 40 USA National Dance and Club Charts (behind Adam Lambert) last month. The Latin/Spanish version “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” (featuring Apoca and Leemarie) is already making waves on Zip Dj and garnering excellent reviews. For further information please go to www.zipdj.com.

“Thanks to all the hard work and effort of our team,” sighs an excited Quincy B. “Many thanks to all the djays and veejays congratulating Loren Chaidez, Harry Towers and new singers Ohsha Kai, Ariale and Leemarie for making this happen and believing in the project”.  Following a stellar representation at this year’s Winter Music Conference Showcase (with new Beatnik singers Ohsha Kai and Jamesson Beane filling in for regular back-up Ariale, who couldn’t attend), Beatnik Castle is getting to launch “Broken Heart” by summer 2010. The trailer is currently available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VmWjS_O8Vc.

Remixes for “Broken Heart” will include traditional Beatnik staples Josh Harris, Cato K, Lenny B, Julian Marsh, and Majik Boys as well Trypsin, Electrosonix, Mike Cruz and Captain GQ. “Of course, I’ll always throw in my signature acoustic version, “promises Quincy, who adds the acoustic/piano version of “Broken Heart” features “incredible string and orchestra arrangements” and, of course, “Ohsha and Ariale’s incredible old school vocals!”

For bookings (either club or acoustic performances) and other Beatnik information, please contact QuncyB@tampabay.rr.com or go to www.beatnikcastle.com or www.ohshakai.net

For promotions, please contact Harry F. Towers at 718-227-3250 Ploondeet@aol.com or Loren Chaidez at Lorenpromo@earthlink.net or 914-771-4113. UK/European Promotions Thomas J. Constable at Grimz.promotions@DJ-Grimz.co.uk +447521629889

Happy Birthday Macho from Beatnik Castle!

(Tampa) – Former seven-time world champion and current Tampa resident Hector “Macho” Camacho will make a special announcement on House of Hitz Radio (www.ustream.tv/channel/houseofhitz-on-radio) this Monday May 24, 2010 at 7:00 pm EST. Following this special radio announcement, the former WBC Super Featherweight, WBC Lightweight, WBO and WBC Light Welterweight, WBF and IBC Welterweight, and NBA Super Middleweight Champion will celebrate his 48^th birthday by hosting a special private party at the Copa Restaurant and Lounge at 4235 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33614.

Quincy B (a longtime fan of Camacho) and Leemarie will be performing “Tu Puedos Ser Mio?” – a special  Flaminco/Latin acoustic version of  Beatnik Castle’s worldwide smash hit “Will U B Mine?” – for the Macho Man.

“It’s definitely an honor to help the Macho man celebrate his birthday,” exclaims an excited Quincy B. “I’ve been a big fan since he won his first world title against Bazooka Limon!”

“The English version of “Will U B Mine?” is currently # 37 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Charts and steadily climbing. The reggatone version is getting great reviews on zip DJ.

House of Hitz Radio is a new live video and audio stream sponsored by Tampa’s premier independent label and recording studio that specializes in recording, graphics, and artist development. For further information, please contact House of Hitz at 1304 West Busch Blvd, Tampa, Fl 33612. For more information, please call Carlos Guzman at Pulpo305@yahoo.com or 813-403-3594 or 813 601- 9676 or go to www.houseofhitz.com

Singer/songwriter Ariale

Singer/songwriter Ariale will sing the national Anthem at One Punch’s Ballroom Brawl Friday, May 21 at 7:30 pm at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel. Go to www.onepunch.net for more information on the fight!

Sultry yet somber. Incredibly salient but musically quite gentle. Her voice has been described as a captivating resurgence of old school sixties soul and rejuvenated seventies R& B and 80’s dance/pop.  That’s how people are describing Tampa Bay’s most incredible hidden musical jewel Ariale. Born with the unique and naturally fermenting gift of musical talent, Ariale (pronounced Are-ee-Ell) – aka “Lyricah” was raised in Tampa on a healthy and steady musical diet of Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Jill Scott among others.

“I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” she recalls, adding that her first major performance was an a capella solo for the local church choir at age of 4. “I’ve had several leading roles in several local school plays, “she adds, hinting that she enjoys acting as well as singing. Of course, her natural abilities may very well be a reflection of this talented singer’s family genetics.

“I have a pretty big family,” explains Ariale, adding that various family members are athletes, writers, artists, or musicians.  “Quest Love (The Roots) is a distant cousin from my father’s side. My uncle is (songwriter and producer) Balewa Muhammad from The Clutch.  He wrote a song for me and I’m really looking forward to working with him in the near future.”

Perhaps the most famous member of Ariale’s family is her great uncle, Boxing Hall of Fame member Charley Burley. “He was named Ring Magazine’s 100 most feared punchers and, probably was the best fighter never to get a title shot in his respective weight divisions,” adds Ariale.

When Ariale was 11 she joined Specialist, a local Reggae band that opened for several major acts, including platinum selling artist Beanie Man. “That was a great show and he was such a gentleman,” Ariale says. She attended Blake Senior High School’s School of the Performing Arts and studied classical voice and vocal performance. During her tenure at Blake, Ariale participated in Blake’s concert chorus and gospel choir and even auditioned for American Idol during her senior year. “I didn’t get to meet Simon but it was a very fulfilling experience,” she smiles.

Following graduation from Blake, Ariale moved to Daytona Beach and attended Bethune- Cookman College and majored in Criminal Justice.

“Although my major was not music, I still actively participated in the gospel choir and concert choral,” says Ariale. “Following her second year at Bethune-Cookman, Ariale returned to Tampa and opted to pursue a professional career in music.

“First I started performing in local talent shows – you know, singing hooks for rappers, various R & B artists, and other Bay Area musicians and songwriters.” Though she was regularly performing as a session singer, she was diligently writing and producing her original material. During a local talent showcase,  Ariale’s incredible talent was finally noticed by local resident and former WBC Lightweight Champion Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell.

“One of Nate’s relative’s heard me sing and later introduced me to Nate,” recalls Ariale. “I sang for him and he was really impressed!” With Campbell’s helpful guidance and encouragement, Ariale was asked by local boxing promoter Terry Trekas to sing the National Anthem at One Punch Productions’ infamous Ballroom Brawl Professional boxing matches in Tampa! “Terry’s a great guy and really supportive,” Ariale says. “Singing at past fights allowed me to network and meet a lot of great people from the boxing world –  Roy Jones Jr., Andre Berto, Edner Cherry,  (St. Petersburg native and former World Middleweight Champion) Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy and legendary trainers Jimmy Williams and Angelo Dundee!”

It was her association with Trekas that led to one of the most interesting of local celebrities – writer and producer Quincy B. Scovill. Scovill is a founding member of

Beatnik Castle, Tampa’s psychedelic dance/pop outfit currently riding high on the worldwide single and video “Will U B Mine?” Scovill immediately recognized Ariale’s talent and recruited her to sing on several Beatnik Castle projects. “Since meeting Quincy, I’ve been singing back-up for the extremely talented Ohsha Kai,” Ariale explains, adding that she’s currently working with Scovill for her upcoming single “Wander Into You” She also sat in and sang a few songs with songwriter, arranger, and producer Bobby G. Summers, a multi-talented musician and founding member of The Deele (with L.A. Reed and Babyface) who has performed with The Bar-Kays, General Kane, Sly and the Family Stone and was the Music Director for Enterprise Orchestra that toured with Rev. Al Green for over 15 years.

“I think Bobby is perhaps the most talented performer I’ve ever sang with,” says Ariale, noting that she would love to collaborate on future projects and songs with the talented Mr. Summers.

For further information or bookings, please contact Ariale at Ariale.brown@yahoo.com or 813-650-1181.

Ariale to sing the national Anthem Friday, May 21!

# 37 with a Bulleton Hot Dancel Club Play Chart for may 22, 2010!

Tampa’s psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia’s debut single “Will U B Mine?”  debuted on  Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart for May 8, 2010. As of May 22, 2010, “Will U B Mine already climbed to # 37 (with a bullet) and the momentum is gaining! Beatnik Castle’s limited edition club remix CD was a Featured Release in Zip Dj’s newsletter and the single was and reached # 2 on Zip Dj’s Top 40 USA National Dance and Club Charts (behind Adam Lambert) last month. For further information please go to www.zipdj.com.

“Thanks to all the hard work and effort of our team,” sighs an excited Quincy B. “”Many thanks to all the djaya and veejays congratulating Loren Chaidez, Harry Towers and new singer Ohsha Kai for making this happen and believing in the project”.  Following a stellar representation at this year’s Winter Music Conference Showcase (with new Beatnik singers Ohsha Kai and Jamesson Beane filling in for regular back-up Ariale, who couldn’t attend), Beatnik Castle is getting to launch its second single “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart (Like Mine)?” featuring Ohsha Kai should be ready for release by summer 2010. The trailer is currently available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VmWjS_O8Vc.

Remixes for “Broken Heart” will include traditional Beatnik staples Josh Harris, Cato K, Lenny B, Julian Marsh, and Majik Boys as well Trypsin, Electrosonix, and Captain GQ. “Of course, I’ll always throw in my signature acoustic version, “promises Quincy, who adds the acoustic/piano version of “Broken Heart” features “incredible string and orchestra arrangements” and, of course, “Ohsha’s incredible old school vocals!”

Cynsings Studios and director Russ Miller will once again be at the helm for Beatnik Castle’s video shoot and the filming for “Broken Heart” is scheduled for Tampa and Orlando June 2010. More details to follow. “It’s going to be a great video, that’s for sure,” adds Quincy B. “I’m playing a janitor…Jammesson and Ariale will be there…Apoca, Leemarie, our friend Motown Maurice…and many others who’ve been supportive of Beatnik Castle this past year!”

For bookings (either club or acoustic performances) and other Beatnik information, please contact QuncyB@tampabay.rr.com or go to www.beatnikcastle.com or www.ohshakai.net

For promotions, please contact Harry F. Towers at 718-227-3250 Ploondeet@aol.com or Loren Chaidez at Lorenpromo@earthlink.net or 914-771-4113. UK/European Promotions Thomas J. Constable at Grimz.promotions@DJ-Grimz.co.uk +447521629889

Click on Image to get the FREE Copy of "Tu Puedos ser Mio?"

For a limited time, Beatnik castle is offering a FREE DOWNLOAD of “Tu Puedos ser Mio?” (Spanish Version of Beatnik Castle fet. Francillia’s ’s # 44 Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart single “Will U B Mine?” featuring Apoca and Leemarie, with backbeat by Georgie Porgie and additional arrangemnts by Quincy B.  CLICK ON THE IMAGE and, once on REVERBNATION, go to “SONGS”. “Tu Puedos ser Mio”  is the third song down! Enjoy! Also check out Apoca’s video “Boom Bye BYe” fet. Cila on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcVDR1yrjjw