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

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

Will U B Mine Super Mix

\”Will U B Mine? Super Mix\” Video from 2ReelFX

Up and Coming animator Rob Strawley and his Company 2ReelFX have created an incredible animated futuristic journey with Beatnik Castle and their Billboard charting single “Will U B Mine?” featuring singer Francillia. The video was carefully crafted by Rob to the track mash of of several different mixes of the song, including the remixes by Josh Harris, Majik Boys, Georgie Porgie, Tod Miner, and quincy B acoustic and techno mix. Enjoy! Also included are some video footage not seen in the original video! As the main characters would say, “Have a Blast!” Check out Rob’s other work at www.2ReelFX.com

Beatnik Castle fet. Francillia: The Remixes

Tampa’s psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia’s debut single “Will U B Mine?”  was added to Billboard’s Breakouts for April 3, 2010. Also added that week is Rihanna “Rude Boy (#1), BWO “Right Here, Right Now, (#2), Beatnik Castle (# 3), Jason Derulo “In My Head,” and Emilia De Poret “Pick Me Up.” (# 5). Beatnik Castle’s limited edition club remix CD was a Featured Release in Zip Dj’s March newsletter and the single is still holding steady at # 2 (behind Adam Lambert) on Zip Dj’s Top 40 USA National Dance and Club Charts. For further information please go to www.zipdj.com.

“This couldn’t have come at a better time,” sighs an exhausted Quincy B, adding that 2010 is “starting to get busy.” Beatnik Castle was invited to perform at the Deet Promotions Winter Music Conference Showcase at Twist and, according to Top 10 Billboard artist and new Beatnik singer Ohsha Kai, “I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed performing the new single!” Performing with Ohsha Kai were back-up singers Jamesson Beane (filling in for regular back-up Ariale Brown, who couldn’t attend) and Leemarie, who, with Tampa rapper Apoca, performed Beatnik Castle’s Latin/Rap version of “Will U B Mine?” appropriately, titled “Tu Puedos Ser Mio?” Former Beatnik Castle featured singer Francillia also performed as well.

Beatnik Castle’s 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. And, according to those DJ’s who’ve heard the track, is already is creating a stir because of its retro 70’s style vibe, (Beatnik Castle’s signature style), and, of course, the powerful soulful vocals of Ohsha Kai. Incidentally, “Tu Puedos Ser Mio?” (the backbeat is the instrumental from Georgie Porgie’s WUBM tribal mix with additional electronic goodies from Quincy) and a Spanish acoustic version of the song (performed by Leemarie, who also sang back-up on “Broken Heart”) will be available soon.

“We’re sticking with the same team on this one as well, “ says Quincy, adding that, to date, remixers Josh Harris, Cato K, Lenny B, Julian Marsh, and Majik Boys have committed to the new single. “Why change horses in midstream?” Also joining the Beatnik Team is songwriter, arranger, and producer Bobby G. Summers, a multi-talented musician and founding member of The Deele (with L.A. Reed and Babyface). Summers has worked 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. Summers and Beatnik castle will collaborate on an acoustic/piano version of “Broken Heart” which, according to Quincy B, will feature incredible arrangements and, of course, “plenty of killer vibe!”

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. Check out Bobby Summers at www.bobbysummers.com.

NEW CLUB MIX CD Available! Click Image to Order!

Beatnik Castle’s February 2010  limited edition Club Remix CD features new artwork and several new dance/club remixes by such dance world notables as Josh Harris, Lenny B, Cato K, Georgie Porgie, Majik Boys, Tod Miner, Julian Marsh and, of course, Quincy B. A Spanish Rap/salsa, Euro Techno, and eclectic Reggae version also will be available later this year.

Beatnik Castle & Jamesson

Bay Area psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle featuring Francillia will team up with Orlando dance artist Jamesson Beane and perform a special acoustic/dance concert at The Peacock Room in Orlando on Tuesday January 19^th at 10:45 pm.  The Peacock Room is located at 1321 N. Mills Avenue, Orlando, Fl 32803. Beatnik Castle’s chart-topping single and accompanying video “Will U B Mine?” is garnering rave reviews from radio programmers and Dj’s worldwide. Jamesson is a well-rounded contemporary dance artist with a plethora of experience and captivating personae. For further information, go to www.thepeacockroom.com or call 407-228-0048. There also will be a special guest appearance by international singing sensation and Act II recording artist Ohsha Kai. Don’t miss the fun!

Beatnik Castle released their stunning debut cd maxi-single “Will U B Mine?” in summer 2009. Released on Tampa independent label Mad Monk, Ltd in Summer 2009, the CD features remixes from internationally known remixers Cato K, Lenny B and, of course, Quincy B. The single is currently getting airplay on over 100 dance/mix radio stations across the country, including XM/Sirius BPM and 18 radio stations in Europe, including the UK and Germany, as well as Australia and South America. The Bay Area’s hottest musical duo was recently added to Clear Channel’s New Discover/Uncover nationwide artist roster, including local station 95.7 The Beat and the single has over 18,000 spins.  The single made its national broadcast debut on Logo Network December 2009 and has been added to MTV, VH1, Spike TV, Music Choice and other audio and video outlets worldwide.

Since signing with promoter DJ Harry F. Towers of DEET Promotions in March 2009, Francillia and Quincy have been extremely busy – performing at the Winter Music Conference in Miami, Urban Music Awards in New York, the grand opening of Club Q-S.I.N.Y. in Staten Island, as well as personal appearances at local dance clubs, art exhibits, fashion shows, sporting and charity events, as well as performing their unique dance/club songs “unplugged” at coffee shops and private parties as well. The Tampa Bay Area’s most talented musical duo were placed on the Official Grammy Ballot in three categories, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year, by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for the 2010 Grammy Awards.

Phantom, an extremely versatile Bay Area musician who recently released his Island/Def Jam distributed debut single “Just Another Day,” (produced by Law). In lieu of a cover charge, Cash, food, or toy donations will be accepted and all proceeds will go to Metropolitan Ministries, a nonprofit organization that has served the Tampa bay homeless population for over 35 years.

For further information on Beatnik Castle, please contact Barbara J. Sobel/Sirenia Records at 347-960-8153 or barbarajsobel@gmail.com or go to www.beatnikcastle.com. For further information on Phantom, please contact Chella at Phantom Presents 813 789-0708 or chellabullzeyeent@gmail.com or go to www.audiojammusic.com.

NewNowNext PopLab

The long-awaited music video “Will U B Mine?” from Tampa Bay Area psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle Featuring Francillia, will make its national broadcast debut on Logo, the new LBGT network from MTV.  The video will appear on Logo Network’s “NewNowNext Poplab” program this Monday November 30 at 7:00 pm EST. The video also was added to MTV, VH1, Spike TV, AOL, and other national and international video outlets worldwide, including distribution by Promo Only.

Beatnik Castle lead singer/songwriter, Thee Lovely Francillia, will be DJ Bishop’s special guest and will perform the group’s hit single at Café Alma in St. Petersburg this Friday, December 4 around 10:00 pm. Café Alma is located at 260 1st Ave S # 100 St Petersburg, FL 33701-4364. For further information, go to http://www.cafealma.com/splash.htm

Set for release later this month is special dance/club remix cd of their worldwide smash single “Will U B Mine?” The new CD will feature several new dance/club remixes by such dance world notables as Josh Harris, Lenny B, Cato K, Georgie Porgie, Majik Boys, Tod Miner, Julian Marsh and, of course, the indescribable Quincy B. Also set for release 2010 is both an audio and video unplugged acoustic performance featuring “Will U B Mine?” and four songs from Francillia’s 2010 solo CD “Temptation”

For more information, please contact Barbara J. Sobel at BarbaraJSobel@gmail.com for bookings and more information. The videos can be seen at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxcFiqv1j-Y&NR=1 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySzo-v803BQ. Other links to the TBT article and Clear Channel site are http://blogs.tampabay.com/tbt/2009/11/new-beatnik-castle-and-francillia-video-will-u-b-mine.html and http://www.957thebeat.com/new2/artists/i/245678 respectively.

Here is the list of videos for the “NewNowNext PopLab” show airing on Monday, November 30th. This week’s show is a repeat of the Beyonce hosted episode. Premieres include Adam Lambert, Leighton Meester and Orianthi and, of course, Beatnik Castle!

1. Leighton Meester “Somebody To Love” (Logo Premiere)
2. Orianthi “According To You” (Logo Premiere)
3. Beyonce ft Lady Gaga “Video Phone (Extended Remix)”
4. Adam Lambert “Time for Miracles” (Logo Premiere)
5. Paradiso Girls “Patron Tequila”
6. LMFAO “La La La”
7. Cascada “Evacuate the Dancefloor”
8. Bebe Zahara Benet “I’m The It”
9. Foxxjazell “Split Enz” (Broadcast Premiere)
10. Beatnik Castle “Will U Be Mine” (Broadcast Premiere)