Tampa Bay psychedelic dance/pop duo and Top 40 Billboard Dance artist Beatnik Castle and award winning director Russ Miller of Cysings Studios is proud to announce the much-anticipated music video shoots for its third and fourth dance/club singles “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” (Featuring singer Jennifer Real) and “POP” (featuring the equally talented Bay Area rapper Matt “Soulja P” Walker) Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Pro Star Recording Studios 3220 28^th Street N. St. Petersburg, Fl 33713. Shooting starts at 5:00 pm and everybody is welcome!

Scheduled for release January 2012, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” is the much anticipated follow-up single to Beatnik Castle’s 2010 Top 40 Billboard Dance single “Will U B Mine?” (Featuring singer Francillia) which debuted on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart (the same week with Rihanna and Jason Derulo) and peaked at # 37 in June 2010. 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.

“How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?”  is available for worldwide digitally and CD release through Mad Monk, LTD/Music Plant Group (www.musicplantrecords.com). The CD –release will feature remixes by Lenny B, Josh Harris, Klub Jumpers, Julian Marsh, Majik Boys, Electrosonix, Captain GQ, Cato K, Mike Cruz, Trypsin, and, of course, Quincy B’s “infamous” candlelight version (performed Live!) with orchestration and the soulful piano playing of the very talented Josh Nehri.

The video for “Will U B Mine?” and its Spanish counterpart “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” (featuring LeeMarie and rapper extraordinaire Cila)  are currently being played on several radio and video outlets worldwide, including Sirius/XM, Logo, MTV, VH1 and other international music and video outlets. The video for “Will U B Mine?”  received Third Place in the Entertainment Category of the Tampa Bay Video Awards/ Professional Division and wa son the Official Grammy Ballot in 2010.  “Will U B Mine?” is still being played recurrent on many dance/ mix radio and television stations worldwide and is a recurrent hot mixer favorite.  Incidentally “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” was a huge success in the Latino market last year and the single and video respectively was placed on the Official Grammy Ballot in 2011 and 2012.

A sneak preview of both “Broken Heart” and “POP” can be heard at www.reverbnation.com/beatnikcastle.  For more information, please go to www.beatnikcastle.com or contact Harry F. Towers/Deet Promotions at 718 227-3250.

"How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?" CD Cover

Tampa Bay psychedelic dance/pop duo and Top 40 Billboard Dance artist Beatnik Castle is proud to announce the much-anticipated third dance/club release “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” featuring the very talented singer Jennifer Real. “Jennifer is a real talent, no pun intended,” says head Beatnik Quincy B. “She was the original singer on Will U B Mine?”

Written, arranged, and co-produced by Quincy B, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” is the much anticipated follow-up single to Beatnik Castle’s Top 40 Billboard dance single “Will U B Mine?” (Featuring singer Francillia) which debuted on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart for May 8, 2010 and peaked at # 37 in June 2010. 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.  As of September 2011, “Will U B Mine?” is still being played on many dance/ mix radio and television stations worldwide and is a recurrent hot mixer favorite.

Recorded at ProStar Studios in St. Petersburg, Fl and mixed and engineered by Quincy B. and Jody Gray, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” features a myriad of Beatnik Castle’s musician friends on backing vocals, , including Ohsha Kai, “Little” LeeMarie, Ariale, Phantom Soul, and local singer/performer Chantelle Ashby. Flavored with Quincy B’s traditional “chorus of melodic vocals” and live disco bass, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?”  will be released later this year and  will be available for worldwide digitally and CD release through Mad Monk, LTD/Music Plant Group (www.musicplantrecords.com). The CD –release will feature remixes by Lenny B, Josh Harris, Klub Jumpers, Electrosonix, Cato K, Mike Cruz, Trypsin, and, of course, Quincy B’s “infamous” candlelight version with orchestration and the soulful piano playing of the very talented Josh Nehri. A video (once again filmed by Russ Miller/Cysings Studios) for both the dance version and the candlelight version will follow in early 2012.

Following the release of “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?” Beatnik Castle will release its fourth and fifth single “Wander into You” and “P.O.P” respectively– the latter a dance/rap ditty co-written by and featuring Bay Area Rap artist Souljah P Spring 2012. “We have plenty of old-school, traditional-sounding music with the usual Quincy B wall of vocals!” exclaims an excited Quincy B. “Stay tuned!”

For more information, please go to www.beatnikcastle.com or contact Harry F. Towers/Deet Promotions at 718 227-3250. Song Credits are as follows:

““How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?”
Beatnik Castle featuring Jennifer Real
Written, arranged and produced by Quincy B
Mad Monk, LTD /Music Plant Group

Tampa’s psychedelic dance/pop duo and Billboard Top 40 musical outfit Beatnik Castle is seeking session singers for a MAJOR recording/performance project. Contact Quincy B at Quincyb@tampabay.rr.com.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for a young, up and coming singer to work with an established musical outfit with some degree of success,” says an excited Quincy B, songwriter/producer and CEO of Tampa-based independent label Mad Monk, LTD Records. “Many talented artists always complain that they never get an opportunity…well, here it is.”

The only criteria, however, according to Quincy, is that hard work, dedication, determination, and talent is tantamount to success in any chosen occupation. In addition to session work, this also could lead a talented singer to being a feature on the next Beatnik castle single. “Laziness is worse than heroin, believe me!”

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 February 2011, “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, 2010, and 2011. 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.

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.

“Beatnik Castle also is preparing to launch its much-anticipated third single “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart (Like Mine)?” in Spring 2011. The single should be ready for release by January 2011. The fourth Beatnik single will be “Wander into You” featuring the extremely talented Ariale will be available Spring 2011. Remixes for both “Broken Heart” and, for the most part,  “Wander” will include worldwide famed dance remixers  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, plenty of old school vocals harmonies and layers!” Cynsings Studios and video director Russ Miller will once again be at the helm for Beatnik Castle’s video shoot and the filming for “Broken Heart” which is scheduled for early 2011 as well.

All Beatnik Castle songs are currently available for worldwide distribution through famed Dance producer Georgie Porgie’sMusic Plant Group (www.musicplantrecords.com)

If you think you got what it takes to be a successful singer and artist, , please go to www.beatnikcastle.com or directly contact Quincy B at 813 215-94955. For promotions, please contact Harry F. Towers at 718-227-3250 Ploondeet@aol.com . UK/European Promotions Thomas J. Constable at Grimz.promotions@DJ-Grimz.co.uk +447521629889

Come out this Friday for some hard-hitting boxing!

OnePunchProductions presents The Ballroom Brawl This Friday, January 28, 2001! Featured are Quinton “The Conqueror” Willis and “Bloodbath” Brian Chiary. The Ballroom Brawl will be held at the Tampa Westshore Doubletree Hotel 4500 W. Cypress Street , Tampa, Fl. The lovely and talented singer/songwriter Ariale will sing the National Anthem. Don’t miss an exciting night of boxing! Let’s support our local boxing scene! Doors open at 7:00 pm and action starts at 7:30 pm! DON’T MISS IT!

This Saturday, December 18 at Lava Lounge in Tampa – Join Knockout Productions, WR Entertainment, Mad Monk, LTD, Asto Bajo Entertainment, and Beatnik Castle for a special Takeover Saturday Night Live Showcase holiday Bajo Bash with rapper extraordinaire Cila and singing sensation LeeMarie performing their new Beatnik Castle feature single “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” with special guests Jovinci y Menor. Music provided by DJ Rico Sanchez and friends. Special appearance by Kimiko and Lloyd J. Admission is FREE until 12:00 am. This is for all our friends who have supported Cila, LeeMarie, and Jovinci this past year! The Lava Lounge is located at 210 East Fowler Avenue Tampa, Fl 33612. Call 813 300-Cool (2665).

Come out to the Show!

Tampa Bay psychedelic dance/pop duo and Top 40 Billboard Dance artist Beatnik Castle featuring Cila and LeeMarie will be performing their new hit single “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” Wednesday, December 1 at Whiskey North in North Tampa. Also performing that evening is Los Decanos. “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” is currently being played on several dance mix radio stations worldwide, and the single was  recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and placed on the Official 2011 Grammy Ballot (Ballot Entry # 019) in Category 12 – Best Dance Recording. The music video was filmed at Whiskey North last month and an official video release party will be later this year.  It can be viewed on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRM9VaaevRw. Music will be provided by DJ Walter Soto, DJ Domi, and DJ G Boogie.  Whiskey North is located at 11921 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Fl 33618. Admission is $5 for guys after 11:00 pm – Ladies will be admitted free all evening with $1 drinks until 12:00 pm. For further information, please contact 813 409-2999

Written, arranged, and co-produced by Quincy B and the infamous Georgie Porgie, “Tu Puedes Ser Mio,” in collaboration with WR Entertainment, was 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)

For more information, please go to www.beatnikcastle.com or contact Harry F. Towers/Deet Promotions at 718 227-3250. Willie Ramirez at WR Entertainment at www.wr-entertainment.com or 813-300-2665.

Tampa Bay psychedelic dance/pop duo and Top 40 Billboard Dance artist Beatnik Castle’s new single “Tu Puedes Ser Mio?” featuring female rapper Cila, singer Leemarie, June of Latin South, Jovinci, and a host of other Beatnik friends and family (including Beatnik singers Ariale, and Windy Jewel), scattered throughout. The video was filmed at Whiskey North in Tampa and The Upper Level in Ybor City. Award winning director Russ Miller/Cynsings Studios (who wrote and directed Beatnik Castle’s first video, “Will U B Mine?”) edited the damaged footage and created the fast-paced vibe so prevalent in Beatnik Castle’s music. The latter video is currently being played on several radio and video outlets worldwide, including Sirius/XM, Logo, MTV, VH1 and other international video outlets. and was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and placed on the Official 2011 Grammy Ballot (Ballot Entry # 034) in Category 108 – Best Short Form Music Video.
Written, arranged, and co-produced by Quincy B and the infamous Georgie Porgie, “Tu Puedes Ser Mio,” in collaboration with WR Entertainment, was 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) 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