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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.

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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!

Francillia with legendary trainer Jimmy Williams

Francillia at the Fights

Francillia with Nate "The Glaxxy warrior" Campbell

Special thanks to Terry Trekas at One Punch Productions and Fight Factory for making last evening’s Ballroom Brawl a most memorable occasion for Bay Area psychedelic dance/pop duo Beatnik Castle. Quincy B and Francillia watched local fighters Lamar Davis, Nick Iannuzzi, Manny Woods and headliner Keith “One Time” Thurman win their respective bouts.  Boxing luminaries such as former world champions Jeff “Left Hook Lacey, Hector “Macho” Camacho, David Santos, Ronald “Winky” Wright, and Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell intently listened as Beatnik singer/songwriter Francillia soulfully and gracefully sang the Star Spangled Banner to the celebrity-filled sellout crowd at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in beautiful but chilly downtown Tampa, Fl. Also in the audience were legendary boxing Hall of Fame trainers Angelo Dundee (Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard) and Tampa’s Jimmy Williams (Antonio Tarver, John Mugabi).

“It was really inspiring to see Jimmy after all these years, “said Quincy B. “Jimmy and I go way back; almost 20 years when I was just a know-it-all  kid from Kissimmee,” said Quincy B. “.Jimmy is a big fan of music and really enjoyed  Francillia’s performance.  He’s an amazing individual and his visionary wisdom was my primary inspiration to work with talented individuals.  My passion for music and entertainment was fueled by Jimmy’s wisdom many years ago. I can’t thank him enough. We’ll do anything to help promote whatever goodness and cheer he continues to spread worldwide “

Was Francillia nervous singing to such a star-studded crowd? “I was a little nervous,” she playfully admits. “But the butterflies quickly subsided and I had plenty of fun. Watching our local fighters win was enjoyable,” she said, adding that meeting and subsequently receiving kind words from Quincy’s mentor, Jimmy Williams also was an honor. “I wasn’t aware that Quincy and Jimmy knew each other! I can see where Quincy gets his passion and enthusiasm from.” Again, Mega thanx to Terry Trekas and Fight Factory for giving us the opportunity to help support the Tampa Fight Community! We’ll do it again!

Thee lovely Francillia – lead singer/songwriter for  Bay Area psychedelic pop/duo Beatnik Castle, will sing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Ballroom Brawl professional boxing card this Friday, November 6^th at the Hyatt Regency in beautiful downtown Tampa, FL. Promoted by One Punch Productions and Fight Factory Promotions, Ballroom Brawl will feature undefeated welterweight prospect and St. Petersburg resident Keith “One Time” Thurman (10-0, 10 KO’s), Tampa cruiserweight Nick “The Showstopper” Iannuzzi (12-1, 7 KO’s) and other talented  Bay Area fighters.

“It’s always an honor to sing our national anthem,” says Francillia, a US Army veteran and current member of the Active Reserves. “But it’s even more special to sing in front of my home town.” Though she admittedly confesses her love for the fight game (she’s a red belt in Tai Kwando), she adds that Quincy B, Beatnik Castle’s other “indescribable” half,  also is a huge fight fan.  “Quincy religiously keeps up with the sport more than me and still trains in the gym as if he’s still fighting,” she laughs.  “We’re huge fight fans and it’s an honor to be helping out Terry and One Punch Productions!” Francillia adds.

The Hyatt Regency is located at 211 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602, phone number: 813 225 1234 Doors open at 7pm, and the action starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at $20, $35, and $75, and are available at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com, Fight Factory Gym, or by calling 813-503-8109. More information is available at www.onepunch.net See you at the fights!