Famous American Producer in Malta
To Record New Albums for Carrie and Ozzylino
WASHINGTON, DC, August 3, 2006 - Carrie and Ozzylino, both successful artists in Malta, who perform regularly in pubs, clubs and numerous events all over the island, have been given the opportunity to work with well known American writer and producer, Donovan Knowles.
Knowles has written or produced 13 Grammy Award winning songs for his work with some top names in the international music industry including, his cousin Beyonce Knowles, Destiny's Child, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, NSYNC, Avril Lavigne, MatchBox 20, Wu Tang Clan, Brownstone, Ginuwine, Jon B and Jagged Edge.
After Knowles saw Ozzylino perform at the Universaltalent Prague festival last year, where he placed second for Best Singer, Xalles Limited, the international management firm helping to promote Carrie and Ozzylino into the international markets, was able to negotiate a unique arrangement with Knowles.
The two artists will be working with Knowles to create a 12-song album each that will be recorded in Malta in August. The as-yet-untitled albums are expected for release in Malta later this year. Knowles and his team of experts will also direct music videos for the albums. The albums and videos will be promoted in Malta, as well as in other global markets, including Italy, Germany, UK, the USA and Canada.
"Without a doubt, I am looking forward to working with Carrie and Ozzylino in Malta," says Mr. Knowles. "I believe that not only is it important to the proliferation of good music in the world, but I believe that the success of these projects in various and diverse markets around the globe will open new doors to independent artists everywhere."
On Wednesday the 23 rd of August, Donovan Knowles will present a seminar entitled, "The Industry According to Donovan Knowles". Local artists are welcomed to attend this FREE seminar, provided by Xalles Limited and Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa. During this FREE 90-minute seminar, Knowles will tell artists how to get in and stay in the international music industry as well as how to create and market a demo and how to create and market yourself, as an artist. The seminar will be held at 1 P.M. in the Melea Suite at Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa, Borg Olivier Street, in Mellieha. To register, please email info@Xalles.com or send a sms to 79250520 simply writing your name, and how many people will be attending. Registration is open until Sunday, 20 August.
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About Carrie
Carrie is fresh and young with a new and very unique sound. She possesses the vocal power, songwriting and piano skills of a superstar. Many jazz/funk artists have inspired and guided Carrie to create a musical style is mature, atmospheric and very creative, yet maintaining warm and deep messages circling around the theme of hope. Added flavours to her music sound mix include R&B, gospel and pop, with a pinch of alternative. For more information about Carrie, please visit www.carriemusic.com .
About Ozzylino
Ozzylino, a well known musician in Malta, who performs reguarly all over the country, has a powerful, smooth and versatile voice. His larynx is a potent stash of varied lyrical weapons, able to deliver a wide pitch range. His extraordinary ability to entertain captures audiences in a variety of venues. He has a confident and commanding performance on stage. His stories and messages are told through songs that are current, but have a timeless groove that is adorned by people of all ages. For more information about Ozzylino, please visit www.ozzylino.com.
About Xalles Limited
As an innovative, international management consulting firm, Xalles Limited provides business and marketing strategy services to firms around the world. Xalles Limited has offices in the U.S., Canada and Ireland and has a mobile group of personnel in 6 countries in Europe and North America. For more information about Xalles Limited, please visit www.Xalles.com .
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