Monarchy Records Releases Stephanie Todd's New Single "Battle"

Incredibly talented, Stephanie Todd is releasing her first single "Battle" on Tuesday July 23rd, 2013, on Monarchy Records, a division of the Spectra Music Group.

Stephanie Todd; a name we are destined to know for years to come. The sultry, bilingual songstress began singing at the tender age of four. Stephanie is the youngest of five children raised by their Costa Rican father and mother hailing from Guatemala. Having made it to the other side of adversity; a more mature Stephanie Todd is now living in New York City and poised to make a significant impact on today’s music scene.

Stephanie developed her love for music while being raised in church, where here musical roots began. “We would often go up to sing specials at church”, she says. Throughout her early years, she wrote and sang songs regularly; learning to accompany herself with instruments. Determined to pursue her dreams of sharing her experiences, through song with the world, Stephanie attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. There she was introduced to Jazz, the main style of music that continues to inspire her today.

She was particularly impressed with the music of Etta James and Nina Simone, among others. After one semester of study, an increasing desire to share her music and encouragement from a professor, Stephanie left Berklee. She moved to Harlem, New York where she continued to perfect her talent through writing and performing. After singing in many open mics, Stephanie began entering in showcases. In 2005, she won the showcase that introduced to her to current managers at MoJaz Entertainment.

Stephanie makes no qualms that if it were not for her managers, she is not sure where she would be personally and musically. “They have been a perfect mirror, reflecting back to me my power as an artist and individual; encouraging and reminding me to reach for new heights; to sing and write like I never have before. I would not be the artist or person I am today, without them." says Stephanie.

In addition to Jazz vocalists, Stephanie enjoys the music of Adele, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def ,Nina Simone, Bon lver, among others. Stephanie’s dreams of sharing her experiences, both good and bad, with the world are crystallizing. “You don’t have to be happy all the time. Where you are, at any given time is powerful and real”, says Stephanie. “That’s what I want to come across in my music”. You can find her in the studio working hard for her fans. If this is the first you’re reading of her, it surely won’t be the last.

Industry and R&B/Jazz  community anticipation for Todd's first single "Battle"  is at an all-time high, as radio programmers and critics are extremely excited about this incredible new talent with such a unique quality/voice that is not heard in the world of music today. The single will be followed up with the release of her full length feature album "Beautiful War" which will come out on Monarchy Records in 2014.

The official website for Stephanie Todd may be found at www.StephanieToddMusic.com

For more information, please contact info@spectrarecords.com

Cata9tales Releases Their New Single "Tiger in a Tropical Storm"

Cata9tales are releasing their newest single "Tiger in a Tropical Storm" on July 23rd, 2013. This is the first single from their much anticipated album "Hello Maybe Everything" which will be available from Monarchy Records, a division of the Spectra Music Group, on October 1st, 2013.

Welcome to the Jungle Book.It began in a jail cell and wound up in the stars.A glitter-damaged poet with a Cheshire grin.​A punk rock producer with a boom bap heart. One last shot to tear down the walls. One last grenade into the heart of pop culture.

Berkley Priest was on his way back from hell when he met Kreator (Kenny Perkins), the musical wunderkind who was quietly crafting
sonic pipe bombs below the radar. With a pen full of laughter and venom he colored outside of Kreator's musical lines, and a new kind of creature​
was born. A creature that would be at once hopeful yet sinister, fun yet serious, familiar yet not at all. The music wasn't hip-hop, it wasn't rock,​it wasn't even a mixture of the two. It was something else entirely, somethingso utterly original and ridiculous that they had to give it a name.

​Cata9tales.

​In the summer of 2011 they released their first album. By the time their second album dropped, in the spring of 2012, they had played a myriad of shows, appeared on television and radio, won multiple contests, reached #1 on the​ Reverbnation charts, been featured in magazines and in dozens of online publications, and seen their fan base grow exponentially, garnering them an independent record deal. Then they turned their backs on sampling, threw out the rulebook and all expectations, and disappeared underground.

​Now, two years since the release of their cathartic debut, Kick the Bad Love, and a year after their genre-bending follow-up, A Chameleon’s  Dream, Cata9tales return with their highly anticipated, most original, startling work of art yet.

 "Tiger in a Tropical Storm" is the beginning of a brand new string of hits for this incredibly talented duo, they are new, exciting and fresh" are the kinds of comments coming from radio programmers worldwide, as "Tiger in a Tropical Storm" is already  in rotation on several  U.S. and UK radio stations.

 

The official website for Cata9tales may be found at www.Cata9tales.com

For more information, please contact info@spectrarecords.com

"Photogenic" by International Nova Now Available on Monarchy Records

International Nova is releasing his newest  single "Photogenic" on July 4th, 2013. This is the first  song being released from his much anticipated new album "Point of No Return" which will be available from Monarchy Records September 3rd, 2013.


“Point Of No Return” has features with such artists as Tony Sunshine, Hussein Fatal of the legendary group The Outlawz (Founded by Tupac Shakur), Platinum artist Sacario and Fred The Godson to name a few. With Monarchy in his corner he is now fully set to crush the industry; International Nova is looking to further stamp his mark on the music scene.

Two top 25 records on the UK DJ charts (Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands), Celebrity of the month feature in the UK (donshanto.com), Music Placement on ESPN Friday night fights, radio play across the US. Performances on the same bill as Flo-rida, Mario, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne (Among Others).  While establishing a loyal overseas fan base the Bronx, NYC native  International Nova has been shaking up the industry and World Wide Web. From his number #1 record on the UK DJ charts with “ I Just Wanna” to his cult fan base favorite “NY SWAG” record that has cultivated hundreds of fan made YouTube videos all over the net this young, fresh and extremely talented artist has been laying a strong foundation for his brand.

"Now it is time for International Nova to reign supreme... "Photogenic" is the beginning of a brand new string of hits for this incredibly talented hip hop superstar," are the kinds of comments coming from radio programmers worldwide, as "Photogenic" is already  in rotation on several  U.S. and UK radio stations.
The official website for International Nova may be found at www.ItsInternationalNova.com

For more information, please contact info@spectrarecords.com