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Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Performer: Brian Anthony

Proving unstoppable, Brian Anthony's international persona is clearly on the rise with two chart-topping singles already under his belt and a legion of faithfully devoted fans. Brian's musical works are fueled by undeniably sexy, upbeat urban/dance-pop cleverness. His performances are driven by his powerful vocals, matinee-idol good looks and steaming hot dance moves. He's a songwriter and performer on par with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke and Daniel Bedingfield, delivering the kind of hooks and beats that have made those touchstones worldwide superstars. Brian Anthony has arrived.

The San Francisco native has always been driven when it comes to making music. As a child, Brian was playing popular radio hits on the piano by ear – fooling friends and piano teachers into thinking he knew all of the notes. By age 13, he won his parents' permission to work part-time at a small-town yogurt shop in order to pay for his first studio recordings. He soon began spending long hours in the studio, where he learned the nuts and bolts of recording.

Fueled by his passion for music, Brian Anthony eagerly pursued formal piano lessons and vocal training during his high school years. He began appearing in musical theater, where his star was discovered early on by an agent who began sending him out on many commercial and film role auditions. It was a chance victory in a contest sponsored by NBC's Saturday morning "Name Your Adventure" program that catapulted Brian into the big leagues. That win gave him a chance to write a song with Boyz II Men on-the-spot in front of news cameras and network professionals. The resulting tune, "Save Me from the Pain," aired across the nation and solidified Brian's reputation as one of the country's most promising young singer/songwriters.

After relocating to Los Angeles, Brian made his mark in the pop scene with his self-penned ballad titled "Champion," which became the theme song at the 2005 Special Olympics Summer Games. Quickly, "Champion" was licensed and used in a campaign for Wal-Mart's worldwide conferences designed to revamp their global image.

In 2006, Brian Anthony wrote and produced the attitude-driven club single "Come and Get It." "Come and Get It" quickly found a home in the 20th Century Fox animated feature "Garfield 2: Tail of Two Kitties." As a bonus, Brian's music video for the track is also showcased in the DVD's Special Features section. The "Garfield 2: Tail of Two Kitties" placement led to a European distribution deal for the "Come and Get It" single. Within the first two weeks of release "Come and Get It" climbed to number 13 on Spain's Top 20 Singles Sales chart. The single was successively released in Italy, Russia and South Africa while the music video received play worldwide.

Brian joined forces once again with 20th Century FOX on the DVD release of the blockbuster "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." The dance track "WhatsitgonnaB? (I'm So Ready)" was included in the DVD Bonus Features during a special montage. With the Hollywood DVD impetus behind the track, a remix package was assembled featuring productions by some of the biggest names on the scene: Chus & Ceballos, Albert Castillo, Rui Da Silva, Rod Carrillo and Chris Noxx. "WhatsitgonnaB? (I'm So Ready)" quickly became the second international hit for Brian Anthony climbing the Billboard Club Play chart in the U.S. to number 22, UK Club Chart to number 7 and impressively landing on the UK Pop Chart at number 8. 

Currently on deck for Brian is the international release of the single "Worked Up!" The release includes a smash line-up of impeccable remixes, lead by international producer/remixer Mark Picchiotti, who currently is enjoying a number one hit single on the UK Pop Chart, LOVE TO INFINITY (Multi Platinum Grammy Nominated Record Producer), Kinky Roland, Raul Rincon (a worldwide heavy hitting house sensation with remixes for JoJo, Right Said Fred, Milk & Sugar) and hip-hop mixes by Chris Noxx (Brian's last remix "WhatsitgonnaB? (I'm So Ready) Top 10 in UK Commercial Charts!).

Blazing a trail to the top of the charts, Brian Anthony’s international hit single “Worked Up!” peaked at an amazing No. 7 on the Billboard Club Play chart. According to of Music Week Magazine [UK] “Worked Up!” peaks at 8 on the UPFRONT CLUB CHART and crossed over to an amazing 7 on the COMMERCIAL POP CHART!

Ready to get even more worked up?  The heart pounding “Worked Up!” music video was released the week of November 10th, 2008 as an accompaniment to the single.  With enthralling imagery, foot stomping choreography performed by a legion of dancers and innovative effects, the music video lives up to the song’s title. 

“Worked UP!” is now poised for placement in the upcoming 20th Century Fox movie Dragon Ball for April 8th, 2009 releasing first in ASIA starting in Japan.  Go to dragonballthemovie.com for more details.

Brian’s new single and next SUMMER release, “Electricity”, will be placed in the new Ashley Tisdale movie They Came From Upstairs set for global release SUMMER 2009! Go to theycamefromupstairs.com for more details.

And finally, completing his mission for global music domination, Brian is slated to be writing four new tracks with songwriter/producer, BIAN LIUNIAN for Chinese release of Brian’s upcoming record.  Brian met Bian while filming his impressive upcoming video for the heartfelt anthem “CHAMPION” (originally written for the Specail Olympics and featured by KODAK during the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games for their corporate trip) on the Great Wall of China and at the entrance to the Forbidden City.  Each track will be a hybrid of East meets West pop production and incorporating familiar Chinese historical compositions and complete with a duet with one of the biggest female pop stars in ASIA. While Bian, famous in his own right for his magical orchestral scores and his amazing talent for playing over 200+ instruments, he is best know to the west for his original music and music supervision of the illustrious closing ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games.

With Brian Anthony's international mainstream success, it is now clear to his fans that he is a true megastar. His dynamic live performances are his strong suit. Tempered by his musical theater background, Brian gives 150% to every electrifying stage show he delivers, complete with backup dancers and the inclusion of an intimate, unplugged, acoustic set. A powerhouse package – songwriter, producer and performer – Brian Anthony is undeniably one of entertainment industry's most bankable up-and-comers. For updates on Brian Anthony and the “Worked Up!” music video please visit: brian-anthony.com or myspace.com/briananthony.