QOOL
Ice ColdR&B’s Hot Boys
By Suzanne Budai
Singers, Songwriters, Performers, and up n’ cumin’ Producers, Rob, Oz and Ollie' comprise the NYC’s hottest new trio. Qool.
All natives of New York, Rob, Oz, and Ollie, have melded to form the ultimate collaboration.
Qool says they are harmonically inspired by artist like, “The Whispers”, “After 7” and even “The Jackson 5”, Qool says these great artist are just part of their basis. Jay-Z, R-Kelly and Diddy equally color their vocal tapestry.
"Nowadays, there's just no originality out there, and most groups are carbon copies of each other. They don't possess the 'total package'. Today's R&B has been missing that really sick guy trio. We've got what they've been jonesin' for. We've got it in thick stacks."
These three talented guys, all friends, but including two brothers, have united to form the group "Qool", a unique, sexy, refreshing, modern crew with appeal to both sophisticated and party audiences. Encompassing a vibrant new approach to "real" music, Qool has it all! The ability to return music to it's roots and bring back the classic R&B sound. They are truly "that deal". In a word, they're simply......."Qool".
Management Contact:
Polaris Musiq Works
Tel. 646-342-4616
Email: info@polarismusiqworks.com
RENEE
Stepping Into The SpotlightThe Triple Threat
By Richard Bruckner
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Renee, 24, is simply on fire. Multi-talented to the teeth and ready to take on the whole world. Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Dancer. A real triple threat.
As a highly sought after vocalist, Renee has toured the world with some of the industries finest. She has toured with, Sinead O'Connor, Amel Larrieux, Deborah Cox, Freddie Jackson, and many, many more.
Renee’s sultry voice has been behind some popular jingles. Some of which include radio and TV jingles for Pepsi’s “Naya” water, Coors Brewery and Toyota. One of her most successful is the AT&T.’s, 1-800-CALL-ATT campaign. These jingles featured actor and comedian, Marlon Wayans. The series ran nationally for two years. Her vocals were used by more versions of the campaign, featuring different actors. Ultimately, this speaks volumes. Renee has an incredible “commercial” vocal quality.
Renee has appeared as a principle dancer in several VH1 commercials and toured with R&B artist Joe.
As an actor, Renee has performed astoundingly. A principle actor in two independent films and a couple of off broadway plays. Her most recent film is the upcoming, “American Gangter.” Featuring Oscar winner Denzel Washington.
Currently completing her album with Polaris Musiq Works, Renee says she’s got a mission. A passionate journey to share her talent and deep love of great music with the world. “I’ve accomplished so much in a little bit of time. No.I’m not complacent at all. The crazy thing is, I’m just getting started”
Management Contact:
Polaris Musiq Works
Tel. 646-342-4616
Email: info@polarismusiqworks.com
RELL
Southern HospitalityR&B Gentleman
By Alonda DuVall
Ladies may swoon over the tough-talking city boys, but in the end what they really want is an old-fashioned southern gentleman. A man who understands the importance of chivalry-- one who'll show up on the doorstep with a dozen long-stem roses just because, or will massage her feet after a long day at work.
That's where the hypnotic, soulful and multi-talented RELL steps in. Hailing from the small, dusty town of Bowman, South Carolina, not only is RELL a certifiable vocal powerhouse, he's a bona-fide gentleman.
Exuding the amorous spirit and old-school charm of those who hail from below the Mason-Dixon line--soul legends such as Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Sam Cooke-- RELL's poignant, thoughtfully penned lyrics are the perfect compliment to his goosebump-inducing pipes and multi-octave range.
The former South Carolina State pre-med student's sizzling debut has been a long time coming. The first male R&B solo artist signed to Roc-a-Fella Records, RELL got his first break in 1998, appearing in Jay-Z's rap cult flick, “Streets Is Watching”, and contributing the feel-good club banger, ”Love For Free” to the movie's soundtrack. Going on to sing hooks for nearly every Roc-A-Fella MC since --including Jay-Z’s, “ It's Obvious” and “Freeway's Victim Of The Ghetto”-- and appearing on “The Message” featuring Mary J. Blige from Dr. Dre's classic Chronic 2001. RELL knew it was just a matter of time before he could introduce his sophisticated, seductively retro sound to the masses.
“I like speaking to the ladies on behalf of all the men out there, he explains of his confectionery ballads, most of which he wrote. I love the idea that a guy will hear what I'm saying, play it for his girl and say, 'You know what? That's how I feel about you, right there. That's what I'm trying to say. Sit your ass down right here and press play,' he laughs. At the end of the day, I'm just the interpreter.”
Management Contact:
Polaris Musiq Works
Tel. 646-342-4616
Email: info@polarismusiqworks.com
JENINE SIMONE
Rocks’ new look
By Richard Bruckner
Chiseled from layers of music sedimentary and mythical Egyptian Gods, with spare time on their hands, we meet Jenine Simone. Singer, songwriter, producer and performer. Driven and simply beautiful. An artist who refreshingly reconstructs our antiquated Rock/Pop archetype.
A native New Yorker, Jenine Simone, 24, currently lives in Houston, Texas. Her family’s not so distant roots trace back to the beautiful caribbean isles of Aruba and Grenada.
She says growing up, she’d listened to a plethora of musicians, artist and composers at home. “My teachers ranged from (Rock legends) YES to (Hip-Hop legend),The Notorious B.I.G.” Jenine informs me, with total conviction and a sign of that Brook-lynn solidarity, “B.I.G.G.I.E was the best.”
“I see myself as a breath of fresh air to the (Rock) genre and market. Music itself is one of the most expressive forms of art we have. Albeit Rap, Rock, Country or Classical, all of it is still music. If you are true to your artistry, nothing and no one can stop you. I love what I do on the stage and on the record. I leave it all there. The audience can see it. The listener can hear it. Everyone can feel it. It’s rock. It’s freedom.”
Crisp in her deliveries of melody, lyric, and infectious hooks; Jenine Simone, has got it all. Upon the very first song it immediately becomes apparent that she is more than just another pretty face. She will rock you.
Indeed, Jenine Simone is in a very unique position; the position to becoming this industry’s next big superstar.
Management Contact:
Polaris Musiq Works
Tel. 646-342-4616
Email: info@polarismusiqworks.com