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

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.

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

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

House of Hitz

(Tampa)-  Tampa premier independent label and recording studio House of Hitz once again will sponsor a benefit relief concert to assist residents devastated by the Earthquake in Haiti. The charity event, appropriately titled Help Haiti Free Concert, will be held in the parking lot of the Dogwater Café at 3611 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Fl 33614 (on the corner of Hillsborough and Himes) Saturday, March 20 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Sponsors include Speedy, Carlos Guzman (House of Hitz), Big Mike, Mad Monk, Ltd Records, Budweiser, HOOD Magazine, American Dream Barber Shop, Radio MQM.Com, Iron Eagle Security, Famous Fashions, International Academy of Cosmetology and Barbering, Hungry Howies, David Bowes, M & P Smith Construction and Security, Tumbao Music, Artie’s Moving Service, Tampa Prints for Less, Aguila Sandwich Shop, Corp, The Dogwater Café and many local and national recording artists. Admission is free and attendees will be asked to bring donations such as blankets, non-perishable food items, baby formula, bottled water, and other supplies that will assist the Haitian earthquake victims.

Artists scheduled to perform include Latin League, Sal, Island Hits, Apocalipsis, Cita, & Leemarie, DJ Blaze, Son Del Caribe, Mitriz, TRI, Kimiko, Lisy, Lloyd J, and CZ3. In addition to the aforementioned performing artists, other local and national celebrities will be present and signing autographs. Also appearing will be the Budweiser Girls and promotional giveaways from Budweiser. The event also will be live-streamed at www.tamparap.com. Media coverage will include The Tampa Tribune, Latin Times, HOOD Magazine, St. Petersburg Times, TBT, Big Luke Entertainment, Expose DVD, and other local and national media outlets will be DJ. Blaze. Special guest include DJ Quest and Shozoe. Special thanks to Heavy Grinders, DJ Teanze and DJ Wind. Special thanks to West Winder’s Productions and Rudebwoy Graphics and Printing, Inc. (813 391-1063).

This is the third benefit concert that House of Hitz sponsored for Haiti and, according to House of Hitz’s Carlos Guzman, the previous benefits have been “very successful.” The next benefit is scheduled for April 10, adds Guzman.

“Many of our artists are from Haiti and still have family in the devastated areas,” says Guzman. “”It’s really great to see the local community gather and support this cause.”

House Of Hitz is a Tampa-based independent label and recording studio also specializing in artist development; they’ve recorded such industry notables as Trick Daddy, Trina, 2 Pistols, Strizzo, Gucci Man, Tampa Tony, Tom G and several local and international musicians and performers. House Of Hitz has provided music for several video games, television commercials, and other commercial/radio spots and jingles.

For further information on the March 20 Help Haiti Free Concert benefit please contact Carlos Guzman or Speedy at 813 -601-9676 or visit House of Hitz at www.houseofhitz.com. The Dogwater Café can be contacted at 813 877-5241.

Sponsor information is as follows: Aguila Sandwich Shop, 3200 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa 33614 813 876-4022, Tumbao Music 4058 Fiesta Plaza Blvd Suite 110 Tampa, Fl 33607 813 872-0055, Tampa Prints for Less 2102 West Busch Blvd Tampa, Fl 33612 813 443-4531, Corp Artie’s Moving Service is 5005 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, 33603 813 876-6979. M & P Smith Construction and Security, Tampa, Fl 813 232-0880, American Dream Barber Shop, 5712 W. Waters Avenue, Suite 7, Tampa, Fl 33614 813 374-0211.

Beatnik Castle and local Latino Artists Apocalipsis and Leemarie

(Tampa)-  Tampa premier independent label and recording studio House of Hitz is sponsoring a benefit relief concert to assist residents devastated by the Earthquake in Haiti last month. The charity event, appropriately titled Super Haiti Fundraiser, will be held in the parking lot of the Dogwater Café at 3611 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Fl 33614 (on the corner of Hillsborough and Himes) this Saturday, February 6 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Sponsors include producer David Bowes, Carlos Guzman (House of Hitz), Big Mike, Anheuser Busch-Budweiser, HOOD Magazine, Radio MQM.Com, M & P Smith Construction and Security, Tumbao Music, Artie’s Moving Service, Tampa Prints for Less, Aguila Sandwich Shop, Corp, The Dogwater Café and many local and national recording artists. Admission is free and attendees will be asked to bring donations such as blankets, non-perishable food items, baby formula, bottled water, and other supplies that will assist the Haitian earthquake victims.

Artists scheduled to perform include Latin League, Sal, Gabriel Ventura, Duce, All Starz Music, special appearance by Show Zoe and DJ Quest, Oby-a-Mente, Clover, Son Del Caribe, Island Hits – Jocelyn Amain, Leon Jean-Baptiste, DJ Big Blaze, TRI, Danny, Kimiko Y Lloyd J, Beatnik Castle, and Top 10 Billboard artist Ohsha Kai, who will be joining Apocalipsis and singer Leemarie for a special impromptu performance.  The event also will be live-streamed at www.tamparap.com. All Starz Music will host the Official After Show Party at Mambo’s by Day/Fuego by Night located at 1721 W. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL. 33511, from 11PM-3AM. Donations will be welcome at the after party as well. Media coverage will include The Tampa Tribune, Latin Times, HOOD Magazine, Big Luke Entertainment, Expose DVD, and other local and national media outlets.

This is the second benefit concert that House of Hitz sponsored for Haiti and, according to House of Hitz’s Carlos Guzman; this definitely will not be the last. Another relief concert is scheduled for the next few weeks. Following the concert, items will be driven to Venice, Fl where a plane flown by Agape Flights will fly the items to Haiti.

House Of Hitz is a Tampa-based independent label and recording studio also specializing in artist development; they’ve recorded such industry notables as Trick Daddy, Trina, 2 Pistols, Strizzo, Gucci Man, Tampa Tony, Tom G and several local and international musicians and performers. House Of Hitz has provided music for several video games, television commercials, and other commercial/radio spots and jingles.

For further information, please contact Carlos Guzman at 813 -403-3594 or visit House of Hitz at www.houseofhitz.com. The Dogwater Café can be contacted at 813 877-5241.  Mambo’s/Fuego by Night is 813-865-5456.

Sponsor information is as follows: Aguila Sandwich Shop, 3200 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa 33614 813 876-4022, Tumbao Music 4058 Fiesta Plaza Blvd Suite 110 Tampa, Fl 33607 813 872-0055, Tampa Prints for Less 2102 West Busch Blvd Tampa, Fl 33612 813 443-4531, Corp Artie’s Moving Service is 5005 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, 33603 813 876-6979. M & P Smith Construction and Security, Tampa, Fl 813 232-0880