Akari Kalai
There is nothing you could say to Akari to put out the fire in her
soul. Her mysterious and exotic look is utterly intriguing. Like a
venus fly trap she pulls you toward her, but beware, this neo feminist
will not hesitate to kick you in the balls, or more appropriately
execute a flying crane kick to your face with such elegance and
perfection if you blink it might be missed. In pain and wondering if
anyone caught the license plate of the 18 wheeler that just knocked
you over, your only desire will be for more. The girl can barely be
contained on any format. Her music is powerful and refreshing. Like
the true meaning of her name she is a bright shining light, emerging
from dark ravine of talentless acts and pieced together careers.
2 words to describe her: sexy and edgy and the same can be said for
her music. " It's hip hop with rock influence. I'll hear a hard hip
hop beat and add live drums and some sick lead guitar." Akari's
buttery voice combined with these tracks creates an addicting
contrast.
Akari is the apple that hasn't fallen far from the tree. The
Vancouver, British Columbia native is no stranger to music or stage
performance. She grew up in a musical family and at age 3, Akari would
sing while her brother played the guitar. Akari's parents recognized
her talent and she began taking formal dance lessons and studying
classical and popular music at five years old. Akari studied ballet,
jazz, hip-hop dance and piano. Akari creatively combined her love of
dance with Kung Fu and practiced the martial arts each day in her
ballet tutu.
After playing the lead in several high school stage productions and
exhibiting her musical prowess in the school band, Akari went to the
Actors Working Academy in Vancouver which led her to appear in several
major movie productions, During this time she sang background vocals
for Riley Inge of the Temptations and Various local talents in
Vancouver. Akari's beauty, poise and natural stage presence landed her
one of only six modeling positions with the Tommy Hilfiger National
Tour and a three-year recurring modeling spot with Meoshe at the
"MAGIC" show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Akari Kalai was also pictured in
the March 2003 issue of Maxim magazine.
Akari worked as a dancer with a local rap group opening for sean
"Puffy" Combs at Seattle's Kube 93.3 Summer Jam concert. Puffy's road
manager approached Akari about auditioning for New York based R&B
group. Akari earned her position in the group formed by producers
Timbaland and Jimmy Douglas (Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot),
but due to a lack of commitment to superstardom by other group
members, the project fell apart. Timbaland and Jimmy Douglas
recognized Akari as a shining star and encouraged her to pursue her
dreams as a solo artist.
Following her dreams, Akari moved to New York on her own. Not letting
anything stand in her way Akari fought her way through many obstacles.
Teaming up with producers Chris Kelly and Willie Bum Bum (Mario
Winans, Pink, Boys to Men) she recorded her first single "Puppy Dog"
written by Pink. ). "It was during this time that I realized that my
musical styling had evolved.
I grew up listening to everything from Madonna and Micheal to Biggie
and Jay-Z. I am inspired by artists like Pink and Evanescence who's
I-don't-give-a-shit attitudes remind me so much of myself. I love
watching a great live performance like Janet Jackson who's fusion of
dancing/singing and acting blows me away and inspires me to be the
best. "
Most recently she has recorded vocals for various acts such as Pretty
Ricky(Atlantic Records) and Yo Gotti ( TVT Records), along with
singing backup for Brooke Hogan. She has also worked with Hit
producers and writers Scott Storch, Pooh Bear, Cherokee(Arista) and
continues to work with Chris Kelly and other artists to develop her
unique sound in the pursuit of a recording deal.
"I know I am in this game of hurry-up-and-wait, but I am ready for the
world, just have my Manley Gold Reference Mic ready in the booth", she
laughs.
PRESS RELEASE
November 27, 2007
Creative Media Group preparing for the 3rd Annual Latin Urban Mixx and L.U.M. Awards.
New York-based Creative Media Group is gearing up to produce the 3rd Annual Latin
Urban Mixx and L.U.M. Awards. The one-day event will be held in the heart of South
Beach’s Art Deco district at the Albion Hotel on March 15, 2008.
Latin Urban Mixx focuses on the five elements of Latin urban culture: music, media,
entrepreneurship, fashion and art. On the agenda for this year’s Mixx are sneaker
exhibitions displaying custom-made designs by Sole Junkie. Also featured will be
artwork from two talented Latin artists. At the core of the day’s itinerary is an
entrepreneur panel consisting of well-respected industry icons. One of the event’s
highlights is the poolside fashion show, presented by one of the industry’s top clothing
lines, as it showcases the most promising up-and-coming designers. The event’s climax
brings together Latin DJs nationwide for the L.U.M. Awards Dinner which gives
recognition to the top DJs of each region and area of expertise.
Winners are voted for by their fans through the official Latin Urban Mixx Web site. Each
year, DJs and their fans anxiously await the posting of the Latin Urban Mixx nominees
for the casting of their vote. Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite DJ at
www.latinurbanmixx.com
FREDDYFRED@LATINURBANMIXX.COM
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Don V.A. Bio
On a Fall day in October on the "Enchanted" island of Puerto Rico (Isla De Encanto)
was born yet another bright star in the Caribbean and a son to that beautiful lady we
call Hip Hop. Don V.A spent a carefree childhood on the island until age thirteen
when his father moved the family to the U.S. mainland - this is where it all begins?
After V.A landed in Florida he realized the it was not the journey to America that was perilous but the months that followed that he would have to decide to sink or swim.
He moved into a small trailer with his mother, father, and sister while trying to adjust to
a new American identity. Shortly afterwards his parents split up, his brother is locked
up in prison for life, and he loses three uncles to cancer. V.A found solace in the
expression of his emotions in an art form he first saw and fell in love with on
"YO! MTV RAPS". V.A began to blend the thumping Hip Hop beats he heard on
television with the Caribbean rhythm in his blood, with hardcore lyrics in English and Spanish, and with the addition of his God-given rugged baritone, it is easy to see how
he acquired the title of Vocal Arsonist (V.A). Don V.A then linked up with a team of New York based rappers and called themselves the Affiliados. The Affiliados have performed
at a variety of shows in Florida, in Madison Square Garden, and on Video Mix. They have
also done drops for 97.9 La Mega in New York, 99 Jamz, Power 96, and 103 the Beat
in Miami.
Don V.A has also graced the screen as he portrayed a drug dealer in the independent
movie "Shottas". He was also seen on cable in two Sprite commercial's, Ford commercial, Univision show's, Telemundo show's, and doing a service announcement
for the NAACP Teen Summit.
Don V.A was chosen by Sony Bmg Norte A&R. Jorge Fonseca to be a part of a
compilation project named Syndicato. The project was put together by 7 very talented
artist from Miami/ Broward who put there heart into the music. Don V.A recorded two
song's with Floridaroom Ent. for the project " Ponte a Mover " y " De Lao a Lao " wich became the main single's for the Syndicato CD/DVD album. Our main single
" De Lao a Lao " caught the ears of many dj's worldwide along with radio station's who showed us many " radio spins " Houston / La Mega, L.A / Latino 96.3, XM Radio / Latin show, Miami / La Mega etc. Sony Bmg Norte decided then to keep Don V.A as one of
the main artist to release a solo album once Syndicato was done. While waiting for his
solo chance, Don v.a toured and promoted his name in all the city's of Florida, California,
Texas, Michigan, y NYC and has opened up 4 all the top Latin Artist in the market. Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderon, Voltio, Wisan y Yandel, Ivy Queen etc
Don V.A is no Longer with Sony Bmg, Leaving after not being satisfied on the artist push
within the label's team. He is still part of Affiliados, but is currently in the lab with FloridaRoom, Top Secret Musik and various hot producer's in the game working on
the solo album and in the works of a new Record Label deal. His goal is to fuse English
and Spanish Rap once and for all y to deliver hot music to all the fans he has gained
over the year on tour. To bring a style that incorporates hardcore lyrics, a choppy Hip
Hop flow, Latin undertones and a true feel, to let the world know the reality of a puerto Rican American in the 21st Century.
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