In 1996, at age 15. He moved to the United States with his dad, David Cassells, step mom Linda Cassells and brother Christopher Cassells where he began to fine tune his musicianship at Irvington High School studying music with Mr. William Farley, Dr. P.Corbin and Mr. McCann.

Oneil Cassells later studied music at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, where he earned a B.A. in Music Education and had the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall,N.J.P.A.C. and The Met. After meeting the multitalented musician, mentor,Professor J.D.Dumpson. OCassells had the opportunity to perform with Patti LaBelle,Take 6 and Denyse Graves to name a few.

His music is influenced by Bob Marley, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Johnny Cash. His sound is an exquisite fusion of Gospel, Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B and Funk. When you listen closely you can hear all the musical elements fused in harmony to bless your soul.

His mission is to bring the gospel to wherever people will hear and receive the word through his music. To break down the walls between "the church" and "the streets." God is for everyone, His son gave his life for everyone and this music is for everyone. Keep your ears and hearts open. Your hearts will be blessed when you hear his music in its entirety.

Oneil Cassells' debut album, Praise Dance is dedicated to his very first supporters, nurturers and fans, his mother, Ms. Lorraine Watkis and his beloved grampsy Ms. Ruby Galimore. He feels very blessed to have such loving dedicated people in his life. He seeks and puts God first in all his business and believes that God will bless him with much success in his life and ministry.

Serel maintains a balance that essentially creates a smooth flow throughout the exchanges of the songstress and lyricist. With his raw, ragged, and raspy voice, Shai PoeNt offsets Vanessa’s glossy and bright tone. The duo creates a gorgeous cameo from their “Destructive Love” to “Life on the Run” by producing a story-telling format. “The Basement Chronicles” truly delivers.

"The Group"

Lyricist, songstress and songwriters Serel are a duo who has been shaking the music world with their defiance of any easy pigeonhole. By turns, the duo collaborates on a blend of artistic exploration of social themes relevant to the youth. Spitting and singing witty songs about modern life, the duo reaches deep for a soulful expression of values in a troubled world; topping it all with beats nice as all skillfully blended into a seamless flow, as one fan said It¹s easy to listen to and original. .

HIP HOP AND R&B SENSATION, SEREL, IS ARMED WITH NEW MUSIC & NEW WEBSITE.

Serel is proud to present their new LP called, “The Basement Chronicles”, along with a New Website- www.thisisserel.com

As newcomers to the game, Serel has two albums worth of material under their belt; their latest endeavor is a LP project entitled “The Basement Chronicles” (2008) which they will be releasing Two New Singles “Last Hunter” and “Danger.”

Please visit Serel¹s marvelous website at www.thisisserel.com for more information, including mp3's and contact info. Be sure to visit their online press kit at www.sonicbids.com/serel for full bio, detailed copy, and downloadable photos.

OTHER SITES: Music store- www.fizzkicks.com/serel

Myspace- www.myspace.com/serelmusic

Itunes- www.itunes.com/serel

Serel is available for phone interview. Please contact Robert Johnson to set up a time that is convenient.(925)339-1106

Timyra-Joi was 5 when her parents recognized her talent, although she had been singing since she was a baby. Timyra-Joi's parents sought out opportunities for her to develop and share her talent which brought her to Leigh Scarritt Productions and distinguished dance troupe Culture Shock where she strengthened her vocal technique, dance, acting and performance skills.

Since then she's had roles in movies and TV commercials, including a voice over role in Universal Pictures "Curious George". She has acted in local theatre, most notably as Dorothy in "The Wiz" at the Lyceum Theater and as Cindy-Lou Who in "The Grinch" at the Old Globe Theatre, both in San Diego. She has danced in many locations in San Diego, including Sea World.

She performed the National Anthem at a Padres Game, National School Board Association event, at Angels Stadium, and a San Diego Police Officers Association event to name a few. In 2008, Timyra-Joi was featured as one of Americas Most Talented Kids on the Maury Povich Show. Her most cherished vocal performance was singing at the Tariq Khamisa Foundation for the presentation of the Gandhi Peace Award, which is dedicated to breaking the epidemic of youth violence.

Timyra-Joi’s original song “What Kind of World” was nominated for L.A. Music Awards Producers Choice for Best Inspirational Song and also won “Best Pop Song” in VH1’s “Song of the Year” June round.

The European Press glorifies her with headlines like "The Queen Of The Night", "Golden Throat", "The Blues-Pipe", "The Voice Of The Lord", "The Roarer", "Dynamite Stick", and many more.

The Lady they are talking about is internationally acclaimed Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Actress JEAN SHY.

Born in the Blues capitol of the world "Chicago", her vocal Background had it's beginning in Gospel Music. Jean is definitely a multi-talented Artist and audiences are overwhelmed by her powerful vocal delivery.

Throughout her career Shy has presented recordings and Live Shows which can be compared to the versatility and uniqueness of Legends Elvis Presley and Ray Charles, performing music from Rhythm & Blues/Soul to Pop, Jazz, Blues and Gospel. Regardless of the style of music she performs, the raw Blues in her voice can't be denied and is always in the forefront.

Jean Shy is akin to great Blues Artists such as Ray Charles, Etta James, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, Van Morrison and Gary Moore. Whether Jean performs covers or own compositions, through her breathtaking, powerful voice, and her unique Interpretation, this strong voiced Entertainer brands every song with her very own trademark. The temperamentally charged Diva doesn't only transmit a spark, but let's a complete Fire leap over to the audience.

Mahalia Jackson was her first musical Idol. Elvis Presley inspired her to become a professional Entertainer in commercial Music. Jean was already receiving awards for her musical talents by the time she reached High School. At the age of twelve Jean was signed by Leonard and Phil Chess to the legendary Chess Label in Chicago. The release of her original composition “Spring Fever” recorded by Tim & Jean became a Regional Hit.

Just before leaving High School Jean was signed by Carl Davis for Brunswick Records. With various regional Record successes she toured as an Opening-Act in the "Chitlin Circuit" with Otis Leavill, Tyrone Davis, Barbara Acklin, The Chi-Lites, The O'Jays, Al Green, The Stylistics, Jackie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield and Gene Chandler, gathering a tremendous amount of Stage Experience.

Releases with Playboy-, Honey-, Fantasy Records, and No 9 & No 13 Billboard Hits "Night Dancer" and "That Old Black Magic" produced by Bob Esty with Robert Stigwood's R.S.O. Records followed. Night Dancer also became one of the Soundtracks in the Movie Roller Boogie starring Linda Blair.

After her success in the US Jean branched out and went to Europe, making Germany her second home in 1980. There she formed her own Band "The Shy Guys" with which she has been performing for thousands of Fans at major Festivals, Concert Halls and Churches throughout Europe for more than twenty Years.

Besides performing with her Shy Guys Jean joined an interesting project in 1994. She was invited to be the featured Singer for the Dutch formation T-Spoon, which prior had two Top 10 Hits. "T-Spoon featuring Jean Shy" landed a No. 5 Hit with the very jazzy oriented Euro-dance track "Where R U Now", and with the remake of the Janis Joplin Song "Mercedes Benz" in an Euro reggae style, they made it to No.7 in the Benelux. The Songs became a Hit in a splattering of other countries as well.

The latest Jean Shy & The Shy Guys CD "The Blues Got Soul" was released October 31.08, in conjunction of which Jean Shy was nominated by the Blues Foundation for the 2009 Blues Music Awards, in the category of "Soul Blues Female Artist Of The Year".

The Blues Foundation nominates King Edward Records Artist JEAN SHY for the 2009 Blues Music Awards in the category of “Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year,” in conjunction with her new CD "The Blues Got Soul.” The Blues Music Awards are recognized as the highest honor given to Blues Artists. This is Jean Shy’s first nomination.

Born in the Blues capitol of the world "Chicago", her vocal Background had its beginning in Gospel Music. Jean is definitely a multi-talented Artist, and audiences are overwhelmed by her powerful vocal delivery.

Mahalia Jackson was her first musical Idol. Elvis Presley inspired her to become a professional Entertainer in commercial Music.

Jean was already receiving awards for her musical talents by the time she reached High School. At the age of twelve Jean was signed by Leonard and Phil Chess to the legendary Chess Label in Chicago. The release of her original composition “Spring Fever” recorded by Tim & Jean became a Regional Hit.

Just before leaving High School, Jean was signed by Carl Davis for Brunswick Records. With various regional Record successes, she toured as an Opening-Act in the "Chitlin Circuit" with Otis Leavill, Tyrone Davis, Barbara Acklin, The Chi-Lites, The O'Jays, Al Green, The Stylistics, Jackie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield, and Gene Chandler, gathering a tremendous amount of Stage Experience.

Releases with Playboy-, Honey-, Fantasy Records, and No 9 & No 13 Billboard Hits "Night Dancer" and "That Old Black Magic" produced by Bob Esty with Robert Stigwood's R.S.O. Records followed. Night Dancer also became one of the Soundtracks in the Movie Roller Boogie starring Linda Blair.

After her success in the US, Jean branched out and went to Europe, making Germany her second home in 1980. There she formed her own Band "The Shy Guys", with which she has been performing for thousands of Fans at major Festivals, Concert Halls, and Churches throughout Europe for more than twenty Years.

Jean joined an interesting project in 1994, when she was invited to be the featured Singer for the Dutch formation T-Spoon, which prior had two Top 10 Hits. "T-Spoon featuring Jean Shy" landed a No. 5 Hit with the very jazzy oriented Euro dance track "Where R U Now", and with the remake of the Janis Joplin Song "Mercedes Benz" in an Euro reggae style, they made it to No. 7 in the Benelux. The Songs became a Hit in a splattering of other countries as well.

Her newest CD "The Blues Got Soul" is a compilation of some of the hottest Soul/Blues material recorded on Jean Shy and her German Band “The Shy Guys,” which was partially performed Live at an Open Air Concert in Duisburg, Germany.

This classic CD is a timeless work of art, which consists of original compositions and covers, performed in their own unique style.

Jean Shy is a brilliant, and "one of a kind" Artist. A critique once described Jean's performance as follows: Jean Shy has the conciseness of a Tina Turner, the vivid Northern-Soul feeling of a Van Morrison, the expressiveness of an Etta James, and she convinces above all with one thing "honesty."

Voting for the Blues Music Awards is now open to all current and potential new members of The Blues Foundation at www.blues.org/bluesmusicawards/vote.php4. For more information on The Blues Foundation, visit www.blues.org/.

Winners in all categories will be announced at the 30th Annual Blues Music Awards Show on May 7, 2009, at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. TICKETS are $125 individually; Tables of 10 are $1200. Order Tickets at: www.blues.org/tickets/bma.php or call 901.527.2583 xt 10.

The awards ceremony will be broadcast live by Sirius XM Satellite Radio's B.B. King's Bluesville channel. The Blues Music Awards will be shot in HD for a DVD to be released in 2010.

Her music and lyrics are a reflection of her soul and the feelings she wants to convey. Always serene, Lea found that expressing herself musically has become an important part of her life. It is her passion, and began at the young age of 6 when she began studying classical piano. Through her life, she has been exposed to the Brazilian culture her mother grew up in, and the Portuguese musician her father influenced in her. Living in Los Angeles influenced her Hip Hop nature which is apparent in her music.

  Lea’s love of music became evident, as she loved to sing,and make up songs at the early age of 4. Her turning point came at the age of 14 when she asked her mother to buy her a keyboard. The purchase would be made under the condition that Lea would put a band together. Excitedly, she went out, and joined a local top 40 band called “Reaction”. They played in several showcases, andevents, including Washington High school ’s annual “Star Search”, where most of the band members attended. Performing in the showcase were students at the time, Yolanda Wittaker, now known as “Yo Yo”, and Michael Angelo Saulsberry (From Portrait), Ice Cube, Jinx and Johnny J. These series of events embedded her love of music that she will never be able to shake. In 1988, Lea’s seriousness in music propelled her to pursue music as a producer. She began purchasing studio equipment.

She formed a company and signed a Publishing deal with EMI publishing in 1991. She produced and co-produced several compositions including songs for Adina Howard, Yo Yo and TuPac just to name a few. Once the term was complete, Lea began developing her own music for release and has since produced several soundtracks and sports promos for major television networks. 

  Her musical style is a combination of her Brazilian roots, which incorporates African rhythms and folk music, Classical instruction, and her hometown upbringing of R&B and Hip Hop. She mixes these sounds to create original music to set new trends in music. Although she loves to create new sounds, she admires the sounds of Joe, Loose Ends, and Patrice Rushen among others.

  She hopes to one day establish a conglomerate of Clothing Gear, Comics, Food, Music, and nightclubs. She has the drive and passion to get her to the top..which is not far from her reach. Her goal is to take each day positively, with the intention to one day set a goal for all young girls: that they can do it too.

A Side: You’re That Kind Of Girl
B Side: Rain

Digital Release: 11.11.08
Releasing on: Song Rebel Records
www.myspace.com/beckwithsongs

Singer Songwriter Beckwith releases his debut single, ‘You’re That Kind Of Girl’ with a nod to the glory days of 90’s R&B.

Growing up an a healthy dose of new jack swing and R&B acts including New Edition, Silk, Intro, Shai, Tevin Campbell, Anthony David and Portrait, Beckwith, aka Jon Paul Walton made a promise as a 15 year old that he would be writing an R&B album. “From watching New Edition as a really young child, I wanted to be exactly like Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown” says Beckwith.

To date he has been working on a new album and his dream is being realised. Writing the album himself with musical partner Marvin ‘Marvelous’ Ambrosius, who wrote for the last NAS and Game album, expect the album to be completely catchy and hook laden.

The new single ‘You’re That Kind Of Girl’ was co-written with French producer Claps [Leona Lewis ‘Here I Am’ & Anthony Hamilton ‘She’s Gone’] and unlike so much R&B out today, is a clean and catchy, dreamy R&B track and a reflection of his 90’s R&B influences.

B Side ‘Rain’, reveals Beckwith’s own take on an evolved 90’s R&B style. The sexy smooth love song is already an underground cult hit and has been waiting for an official release.

Beckwith has already worked with Burbree (Fundamental), Laurence Woo Allen (Mr Cheeks), Matt McCarrin (Patti Labelle) and Serengeti Productions (Mitchell Brothers) and his debut album will be out next year. He will also be performing live see website for more details.

So with his new single ready to go and an album in the pipeline, what’s his plan of action? “My pops says that bands in the 60’s used to say ‘Give it to em’ before they went on the stage. I use that as a motto”. Beckwith.

The single package will be available for download from all major digital outlets.