The Slakadeliqs Receive Polaris Music Prize Long List Nomination; Sign to Do Right Music for Physical Album Release

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June 20, 2012  

The Slakadeliqs Receive Polaris Music Prize Long List Nomination; Sign to Do Right Music for Physical Album Release 

 The Other Side of Tomorrow by The Slakadeliqs named to Polaris Music Prize long list. Vinyl/CD to be released on Do Right Music later this year 

Toronto, ON -- On the heels of receiving a prestigious Polaris Music Prize long list nomination for the for their highly acclaimed debut album, The Other Side of Tomorrow, The Slakadeliqs have announced a deal with Do Right Music. The deal will bring a physical release (in both CD and vinyl format) of The Other Side of Tomorrow to Japan on August 2, 2012 through P-Vine Records and to Canada on September 18, 2012 through Do Right Music, distributed by Outside Music. 

Originally released independently in January as a digital download, The Other Side of Tomorrow received over 100,000 total plays, had blogs, music websites and Twitter exploding with excitement, and became the #1 selling album on Bandcamp… all in less than 24 hours. Reviews of The Other Side of Tomorrow have been outstanding:

“…here is an honest-to-God Album. A thoughtful, thematically consistent, largely acoustic, and musically rich album.” “…Almost every track is a triumph of purebred songwriting. It isn’t exaggeration that I invoke Simon and Garfunkel. This is the real thing.” “…Indeed, the closest comparison I can draw is with some of Lenny Kravitz’ work from the 90′s. But that’s not quite right because this is better than anything Lenny Kravitz ever did, by far.”

                         - TorontoArm

“Among Toronto's most exciting musical voices, this DJ, producer, singer, songwriter, arranger, you-name-it has made one of this year's best records.” “…The Other Side of Tomorrow is his best record yet.” “…It sounds great, but it feels even better.”

                         - Stuart Henderson, Popmatters

“On Other Side of Tomorrow, the ‘deliqs create a wall of sound that embraces elements of folk, pop, psychedelia, reggae and soul, making it infectious listening. It’s already found a spot on my top 10 discs of this year.”

                         - Errol Nazareth, Toronto Sun

“On par with Slakah (the Beatchild)'s previous offerings, Soul Movement Vol. 1 and Something Forever, The Other Side of Tomorrow is a fresh, funky and feel-good release that markedly raises the bar for Canadian soul music in 2012.”

                         - Matt Bauer, Exclaim! 

  

The Slakadeliqs Upcoming Performances: 

July 1st – City of Toronto Canada Day Celebration, Mel Lastman Square, North York, 9:15pm 

July 21st – Harbourfront Centre, West Jet Stage, Toronto, 8pm 

July 29th – Hillside Festival, Guelph 

September 13th – The Other Side of Tomorrow Vinyl Release Party, Revival Lounge, Toronto 

www.theslakadeliqs.com 

Twitter: @theslakadeliqs 

Facebook: TheSlakadeliqs 

Management Contact: Wil Van Zyl, Nova Music Group, 416-626-9026; wil@novamusicgroup.com

Publicity Contact: Alyse Feldman, On the Fly Public Relations, 416-802-3592; press@theslakadeliqs.com

“Enjoy ya Self” by Slakah the Beatchild to make its World Premiere on BET J, Monday June 22 at 5pm

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June 22, 2009


BET J Viewers will “Enjoy” Slakah the Beatchild’s World Premiere

“Enjoy ya Self” by Slakah the Beatchild to make its World Premiere on BET J, Monday June 22 at 5pm


Toronto, ON -- BBE Music recording artist Slakah the Beatchild's first US single "Enjoy ya Self", which has garnered much underground love globally from top DJ's, is now poised to take the US mainstream by storm with the video’s world premiere on BET J's Soul Sessions on Monday June 22, 2009 at 5pm.

The “Enjoy ya Self” video, conceptualized and directed by Slakah the Beatchild (“Slakah”), brings a nostalgic vibe of people having fun together, listening to vinyl records and genuinely enjoying great music. The recent appearance of “Enjoy ya Self”, on hundreds of websites and blogs, led to major TV networks requesting it for immediate adds into their rotation. “BET J is the perfect venue for the network debut of “Enjoy ya Self” as their programming speaks to everything that the Soul Movement represents”, said Slakah. “Enjoy ya Self” is the greatly anticipated debut single from Slakah’s recently released CD Soul Movement Vol. 1. The heralded CD is currently being serviced to Urban AC radio across America.

A versatile and gifted Producer, Musician and Performer, Slakah the Beatchild is being compared to Raphael Saadiq, infused with a little J Dilla. Slakah’s concepts and music have been described as real, well-crafted, Electronic Soul mixed with a vintage analog sound. Reviews on Slakah’s recent performance at the Soul Movement Vol 1 album release party in Toronto were outstanding with many Hip Hop/Urban music journalists touting Slakah the Beatchild as “next”.

The “Enjoy ya Self” world premiere can be seen on BET J on Monday June 22, 2009 at 5pm on Soul Sessions. Check local listings.


This fall, BET J will be airing a behind the scenes feature of the filming of Slakah the Beatchild’s follow up video “B-Boy Beef”, the second release from Soul Movement Vol 1. The video, which will commence shooting in August, will also be self-directed by Slakah with the behind the scenes footage commissioned by BET J produced by Toronto based company Frenz Filmz.


About BET J

BET J is a sophisticated digital network infused with music and original programming featuring a unique mix of black music, culture and style. It is the premiere destination for a multicultural audience delivering R&B, soul, jazz and world music along with movies, riveting talk, concerts and in-depth interview shows.


For interviews or information on Slakah the Beatchild contact:
Alyse Feldman, President, On the Fly Public Relations, Toronto ON, 416-802-3592; ontheflypr@gmail.com