[FA Worldmusic] Afropolitan Fusion Band Signed & In NYC

[Derrick Ashong]

Hi All,

I'm happy to be able to share with you that my band Soulfhge has just 
been signed to a record deal with a wonderful new label called Left Turn 
Music, started by former senior executives at Columbia and Verve.  We 
are having a signing party at The Living Room in NYC on Dec 22nd and 
would like to invite members of the list to attend and go home with free 
pre-release copy of our upcoming record.

You can learn more about the show below.  You can also learn more about 
the band through this recent NPR piece:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16550022

Thanks and hope you are all having a wonderful week.  See ya' in NYC!

Peace & AFrobeats,
D.N.A

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November/December 2007

Critically acclaimed Afropolitan fusion band, Soulfhge, just signed to Left
Turn Music

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES -- Critically acclaimed Afropolitan fusion band,
Soulfhge, has signed a record deal with Left Turn Music, a new label 
founded
by long-time, multi-platinum producer/engineer & executive Elliot Mazer,
Brian Cullinan, a 16-year veteran and former Digital VP of Columbia Records
and the HiFive Group, inc. (launched by former Universal/Verve execs Jon
Vanhala, Tony Pellegrino, Michael Kauffman and former Tower Records EVP
Kevin Cassidy).

Fusing a unique blend of Hip Hop, Reggae, & West African Highlife, Soulfhge
has electrified and inspired audiences since their inception in 2003, with
driving rhythms, tight harmonies, powerful lyrics and authentic
musicianship.  Independently, the Harvard-educated trio has garnered much
success through their distinctive sound and positive message, with
recognition across the globe in such major media as MTV Africa, NPR, the
Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, MNet Africa, ABC Chronicle and BBC
Worldservice, reaching 146 million listeners worldwide.  Proving that
positive can still be powerful, the video for "Sweet Remix," the lead 
single
from their self-released title "Heavy Structured (Plus)," aired in more 
than
50 countries across Africa, the Caribbean & Europe, topping charts on both
sides of the Atlantic.

Now with a recent 2nd nomination for a Boston Music Award, as well as
nominations for an Independent Music Award, a Boston Urban Music Award, and
a finalist slot in the 2005 John Lennon Songwriting contest, Soulfhge has
left its mark on the Boston and Indie music communities.  In September 2007
the band officially relocated to Los Angeles, where they signed a 
management
deal with multi-platinum pop legend Dave Stewart and his new venture
"Weapons of Mass Entertainment."

Backed by a team of experienced and visionary industry leaders at both Left
Turn Music and Weapons of Mass Entertainment, and armed with a distinctive
groove and a message that has spawned a growing global movement, 
Soulfhge is
poised to redefine the sound and image of urban music in the 21st century.

Join Soulfhge and Left Turn Music, Saturday, December 22nd for the official
signing party at The Living Room in New York City.

Saturday, December 22nd
Soulfhge official signing party
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St., NYC 10002
9pm, 21+ $15 (includes pre-release copy of their new CD)

Get tix here:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=223958 


Founded in 2007 by multi-platinum producer/engineer Elliot Mazer and
industry veteran and former Digital VP of Columbia Records Brian Cullinan,
Left Turn Music is an innovative new label committed to harnessing new
technologies & business models to build deeper relationships between 
artists
and fans.

The management team has helped launch the careers of such global stars as
Janis Joplin, Neil Young, John Mayer and John Legend, and is partnering 
with
the HiFive Group, a team bringing decades of experience in sales, 
marketing,
digital strategy and brand partnership at major distribution, label and
retail companies (www.hifiveinc.com). Left Turn combines the expertise of a
major label with the creative spirit of an independent to provide a unique,
artist and fan-friendly approach to the changing business of music.

For more information on Soulfhge visit www.soulfege.com or contact Kelley
Johnson, kjohnson at asafo.com.  For more information on Left Turn Music
contact Elliot Mazer, emazer at leftturnmusic.com.