San Diego, CA - Miz Mandy, international recording artist and performer, announced the release of her much-anticipated independent album, "Mandatory", today. "There has been some Major label interest," Miz Mandy offers shyly. "Now we just need to knock their socks off!" She is in negotiations with major corporations for sponsorships, tours and even one song becoming the new promotional song for an international advertising campaign. "It's been an incredible experience! I've been able to work with some very talented local and well-known artists and producers."
Now practically a San Diego native, this American dream poster child has sang the National Anthem for several major local sports teams including the San Diego Padres, Gulls, Soccers and the Riptide. In the past, Mandy has toured the U.S.A. and internationally to over 16 countries, performing for stadium crowds of 65,000 in China, Fortune 500 corporations, Clear Channel Communications, Government Officials, Ambassadors, NATO, and to over 700 million television viewers! She has sparked a buzz wherever she goes, with natives, locals, and tourists alike who are all mesmerized by her charisma, the goodness of her intentions, the openness of her humanity, her graciousness, and the quality of her work witnessed in her sensational performances.
But, Miz Mandy is not only a talented, charismatic performing artist; she is also a producer, studio engineer, and prolific songwriter whose music and insightful lyrics speak to your mind, body and soul, reflecting all that is true. "When I decided that I wanted to this, I committed myself to all areas of the business. I interviewed people for their first hand knowledge, read tons of books on everything from how to write a song to music business management. And the rest was trial and error! A lot of trial and error!" says Mandy.
The album "Mandatory" is Miz Mandy's first full-length album and takes the listener on a journey into her world. There are love songs, pain song and inspirational songs. "Substance" is about unhappiness with popular music and the music industry as a whole. "I'm basically challenging writers and labels to produce deeper songs and start realizing that we want and expect more than what the are giving us. I think a lot of the popular songs are a bad influence for our children and just have a negative affect on society as a whole." Mandy says. "Brothas" is about everybody coming together and being more accountable and responsible for their behaviors, "appreciating differences but realizing our similarities."
"I got Myself" has a rock feel and promotes strength, independence, and confidence in women. "It's reminding them that they are so much more, that we should demand respect and stop wasting our time with our only objective in life being to hook a man."Hustler" talks about people getting out there and doing what they wanted to do, motivating them to get of the couch and take some risks.
The hooks are poppy over up tempo dance beats but integrate all kinds of styles - soulful vocals, distorted guitars, nylon string flamenco style guitar solos, jazzy sax solos, house beats, dark and dirty rhythms and even some classic harmonies. It's versatile. It's interesting. Every song is just different enough. "Some albums you listen too, all of the songs are exactly the same - same key, same range, and same style. I guess I get bored and music should be as versatile as the audience." Her unsurpassed vocals, inspirational lyrics, cutting edge music and award-winning musicians promise a high-energy dance show band that you don't want to miss.
The musical show includes Miz Mandy and her Band consisting of: 7 award winning musicians, two background vocalists/dancers, two rappers, and a local children's choir. The show delivers with the high-energy fervor of seasoned professionals. Miz Mandy's band has quite an impressive collective resume resumes include professional Sound Engineering, Writing. Studio Engineering, Production, Recording, and Musical Performance for hundreds of projects and albums including but not limited to: members of Natasha's Ghost who played with No Doubt, played with Dave Wakeling from the English Beat & General Public, Fishbone, Common Sense, The B-Side Players and Blue Oyster Cult, writing the original musical score for Dr. Charles Nolte's "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" and several independent films including "Fast Cars and Babies", and working with members of the Gap Band and The Temptations.
The band members come from several other award winning groups donning the honors of Best dance band in the USA, Best cover Band in the USA, Worldfolk National Battle of the Bands in Las Vegas 2006, Guitar Center "Guitarmaggedon" Champion, High Times Featured Unsigned Band, been nominated for three San Diego Music Awards (Best New Artist 2003, Best Rock Album 2004 and Best Pop Album 2005).
"We are dedicated to quality and catering to the audiences need for fresh inspiration." With superior vocals and harmonies, a fresh energetic choreographed dance show, a visual connection through diversity, and precise musicianship, Miz Mandy promises to deliver a "top of the line official San Diego release extravaganza after the holiday break!"
