Brian Anthony Works It Out

Brian Anthony's latest single, "Worked Up!" is currently #9 on the Billboard Club Play Chart and this is what Brian Anthony is getting everybody worked up about...

Perry Twins: Things seem to be really moving in your world since we last hung out at the Reality Cares event this summer. Your new single "Worked Up!" is doing extremely well in the UK, with the song having a second life on the club charts after originally peaking at number 8. How does lightning strike twice?

Brian Anthony: Lots of hard work, I guess. Luck, too. I'm very grateful for the attention the project has garnered.The KINKY ROLAND REMIXES are up now at the MUSIC WEEK UPFRONT CHART. I am goingto bundle them on iTunes as ALBUM ONLY CUTS when you purchase my new charity Christmas song,"One Wish (This Christmas Time)".

PT: We love Christmas tunes. Tell us more about it!

BA: I basically wrote the song awhile back and it's about the war, the state of the world, this time of struggle and change. I was and am concerned about where the world was going and how we've ultimately gotten ourselves into so much trouble - the world is in bad shape, literally, figuratively, spiritually. It's just my small contribution to put out a positive energy in the universe to kind of tug at people's heart strings and make people count their blessings, reach inside to reach out to others despite our differences, and to try to focus on undoing the damage that's been created and working our way back to a WORLD where tolerance, peace, hope, and unity can connect the all of us and bring us to a more positive planet. It's always been my intention to use my music to help others, raise consciousness, and inspire greatness in others. And this year, with the recession, the war, job loss, and families effected by the war who are missing their loved ones - is as good as a time as any to contribute in a positive way. The chorus says it all..."CHORUS:If I had ONE WISH (This Christmas Time)All the world would feel the light of loveAnd reach deep down insideTo reach out, let goodness winTo feel the joy and peace withinThat's my ONE WISH (This Christmas Time)"

PT: Beautiful! Which charities will this song be supporting?

BA: This song will raise money for the following chariities:THE ONE CAMPAIGNTHE (RED) CAMPAIGNTHE AMERICAN RED CROSSHope everyone goes online and downloads.Jeff Timmons from 98 degrees is lending his talent to the song and I am featuring him on both mixes.It's really cool that you're raising money for those great charities and working with Jeff Timmons. Will there be some hot Christmas dance remixes coming out?Just the pop/rnb version of the Ballad of "ONE WISH (This Christmas Time)". But you guys are welcome to do a "CHILLAX" mix of it for me if you want!

PT: You have a great remix package for "Worked Up!" and it got even better with the newly added Kinky Roland mix. How did you decide on remixers?

BA: They were suggested to
me by my team in the UK. I checked them out and basically started doing back flips because their productions were amazing and I knew they were the right fit for the project. So talented.

PT: How have you managed to work your music to Europe and the US so well simultaneously?

BA: Once again, lots of hard work. I have a great team in place. I could never do any of this without their belief in me and their support. Also, the support of the dance community and the fans for spreading awareness of the single and remixes. Without them, none of thesuccess I'm seeing could ever be possible. THANKS EVERYONE!
The music video for "Worked Up!" is pretty impressive with lots of fun dance moves.


PT: We spy the lovely Natalie Reid, plus DJ Colleen Shannon and DJ Dimitri Hamlin in the mix. What was it like pulling everything together?


BA: Very intense. Very exciting. Lots for me was very new. I basically co-directed and even jumped into the production aspect of the project as well.I learned a lot.


PT: Awesome! Where can fans catch your video?

BA: All over the world. Gyms, Bars, Clubs, Restaurants, stores like Abercombie & Fitch, television broadcast, video channels, you name it...

PT: And where can your music be purchased?

BA: iTunes...really is the best place to go.But I'm online at over 200 stores like Rhapsody, Napster, Starbucks, HearMusic, eMusic, BEST BUY, CDbaby.com, you name it...Thanks you guys for interviewing me. You RULE! Respect,B-dog