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Breakout Singer-Songwriter's New
Single "It Kills Me" Rapidly Growing At Radio
No.
1 Album on iTunes Top R&B Chart Today
"3 Out
Of 4 Stars"
-People Magazine
"...one of the best debut
albums this year"
-Associated Press
"...a contemporary
classic,
heavily influenced by 60's soul, complimented with a
modern voice."
- Vibe Magazine
"Melanie Fiona has an
ear for that old sound
and utilizes her diverse musical influence
to crack today's pop sound barrier."
- XXL Magazine
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The grandly dramatic emotional and musical heights of MELANIE FIONA's new single and video "It Kills Me" would make most observers think that the Title 9/SRC/Universal Motown singer-songwriter knows how to make an impressive entrance. And they would be right.
Throughout 2009, MELANIE FIONA, an electrifying performer endowed with a richly soulful voice and striking beauty of Guyanese heritage, has been introduced in every form of traditional and new media, across the world, in cyberspace, and up close and personal in many North American colleges, clubs, and communities. The Toronto-based newcomer's unique brand of deeply personal songwriting, impeccably crafted and delivered, and her gravitation toward fresh, unconventional urban beats make her standout among the year's finest breakout talents.
Preceded by the buzzworthy single, "Give It To Me Right," the in-store release of MELANIE FIONA's debut CD, THE BRIDGE, follows its No. 8 digital debut at iTunes on October 20th. In recent months, MELANIE FIONA has appeared on BET's 106th and Park, Last Call With Carson Daly, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, The Wendy Williams Show, and Good Day New York. In addition to opening the European leg of Kanye West's 2008 tour, MELANIE FIONA was invited to perform at the 2009 Essence Music Festival and she co-headlined the 2009 Heineken Red Star Soul Tour.
Beyond her busy touring schedule, MELANIE FIONA has remained visible on newsstands, appearing on the cover of Paper magazine and being featured in Italian Vanity Fair, Entertainment Weekly, Vibe, Giant, and YRB. Additionally, E! Entertainment Television, Billboard.com, MySpace.com, AOL, Yahoo! Music, iTunes, and imeem have all taken notice, and MELANIE FIONA's rendition of the French classic "La Vie En Rose" is currently being used as the theme song of Martini & Rossi's international Rosato campaign.
MELANIE FIONA continues to be a mainstay on the BET. Her video for "It Kills Me" has appeared on the 106 & Park Countdown for the past two weeks and her episode of BET Rising Icon's is set to air on BET on November 14th. Don't miss the premiere of the music video for MELANIE FIONA's next single, "Bang Bang," on MySpace on November 13th. Upcoming TV performances, including the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day NFL Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute, the 2009 Centric Soul Train Awards, and an appearance on The Mo'Nique Show in December.
www.melaniefiona.com www.myspace.com/melaniefiona www.youtube.com/melaniefionatv www.facebook.com/MelanieFiona http://twitter.com/melaniefiona http://www.ilike.com/artist/Melanie+Fiona
Source: Universal Motown Records
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