"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

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

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!

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)