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

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

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.

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