Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Tina Sugandh Breaks Through

Talented Tina Sugandh's hot track, Break Me, is currenlty on The Billboard Club Play Chart and she is definitely breaking in...

Perry Twins: You have a song on the new soundtrack for the movie, The Clique. Did you record the song specifically for the movie?

Tina Sugandh: Yes! This was actually a whole new experience for me. I always write my own songs, and I’ve been fortunate enough to write and sing on quite a few soundtracks now like “Around the World in 80 Days”, “Ice Princess”, “Raise Your Voice” and more. I also wrote the lyrics and melody for the songs on my debut album, “TablaGirl” which will be out in January. With the exception of the Christmas Classic, “White Christmas” which I recorded for the “Christmas With the Kranks” soundtrack, this is the very first time I recorded a song written by someone else. I felt somewhat like I was playing a role when I was singing it. It was a new experience, and it’s a really fun song! It feels great to be on the soundtrack!

PT: Do you base any of the songs that you write on personal experiences?

TS: Yes, absolutely. Most of the songs on my album are from personal experiences. “You Without Me” is about someone that I have loved so deeply every minute of every day of my entire life. “Jao” is about evading negativity and negative people and the importance of a peaceful positive state of mind, which I believe is so important to strive to achieve on a daily basis. “Indestructible” is about me being a powerful woman and knowing that no one can mess with me ever again now that I am self aware of my own worth. I really wanted to use my personal experiences to help self-empower those that connect with my lyrics. The only song on my upcoming album that’s not a reflection of who I am is “HisStory”, which is a song that reminds us of some of the highly valuable and healing messages that Gandhi strived to spread throughout the world.

PT: Who are some some of your favorite musical artists right now?

TS: I like all genres of music and I was raised with two different musical cultures, Indian and “American” which I am very grateful for. I go through these stages of immersing myself in artists from America and then switch to nothing but Bollywood soundtracks. Currently, I am addicted to the Bollywood soundtrack for “Tashan”…it’s simply amazing!

PT: Who are your inspirations when it comes to music?

TS: I’ve been performing with my family, The Sugandh Family, every weekend since I was five years old. Hearing the voices and witnessing the performance styles of my mother, father, and sister, Seema, have been my greatest inspirations. They have encouraged, loved, and supported me wholeheartedly throughout my life, and they are all on my debut album as it would not have been complete without them. For example, you can hear Seema’s voice on the intro of “T.here I.s N.o A.lternative”. Her voice is incredible!

PT: Chris Cox did a great job remixing Break Me. Do you have plans to work with him on an upcoming single?

TS: I would love to! I’m so very grateful to him for doing such an awesome job on the remix. I can’t believe it’s up to #7 this week on the Billboard Dance Charts!

PT: What are some similarities between Bollywood and dance music?

TS: Bollywood is all about the dancing! Personally, my favorite thing about dance music is how a really good beat can make you feel elated. The same thing happens to me with the music of Bollywood when I hear the sound of a dhol, tabla, naal, ghatam, and the tons of other percussion that is used. Also, there is a strong visual element to the word “Bollywood”. When I think of “Bollywood”, I visualize a multitude of vibrant colors, blissful dancing, happiness, joy, and tons of sparkles and glitter. This is similar to what I think of when I visualize the feeling of dancing to an amazing club track. So, I guess the short answer is “rhythm” and “elation”.

PT: Can you tell us a little about your experience filming your new music video?

TS: Shooting the video for “Break Me” was incredible. It was a long and hectic and very exciting day, and there was not a moment to lose focus or rest since we decided to challenge ourselves and do all three scenes in one day! We actually have footage of me having 30 minutes to totally change my makeup and oufit. The footage is of three people-one is tugging at my hair trying to straighten it, the other tugging to pull my fake eyelashes off, and the other tugging at my outfit to pin it correctly-all while I’m trying to keep my head straight in order to quickly shove a bite of lasagna in my mouth! Glamourous, huh? We chose to NOT edit that into the behind-the-scenes look at the video (which is currently on youtube). I am really excited for everyone to see the real video because it really sums up who I am. It shows the “Bollywood” me with all the vibrant colors and Bollywood choreography, and then it shows the “Hollywood” me with more slick colors and a hip-hop style of dance, and then the two worlds collide, and “Tina Sugandh” is defined!

PT: Break Me is currently #7 on the Billboard Club Play Chart and rising. Where can your fans see you perform Break Me live?

TS: Being on stage is home to me since I’ve been on it since I was five, and I can not wait to get out there and tour and perform “Break Me!” Right now I’m doing a few private shows, but my management and label are currently working on touring plans, so please do check my website for updates! (http://www.tinasugandh.com/)

PT: What do you have planned for the future and what projects are you currently working on?

TS: My album will be released in January, and so we are gearing up to do everything involved in releasing an album such as a press tour and a performance tour. My management is also looking into offers revolving around other passions of mine such as acting (I am signed to CAA), and starting a clothing line that is a genuine reflection of all that I have grown up with….a true “East meets West” clothing line with colorful and sparkly accessories as well such as bindis, bangles, foot jewelry, hand jewelry, and more! I also have done quite a bit of charity work in the past and and I really look forward to contributing more. I know that the more successful I become, the more I can give back. That is definitely the most fulfilling part of seeing my success grow!

Monday, October 13, 2008

DJ'ing The Roxy in Boston Saturday 10/18


"By now most of you know that our friend Dena is currently battling breast cancer. On October 18th we plan to celebrate her recovery and raise awareness with The Breast Party ever! Join us when Divas and super stars come from all over to show support for Dena as she has done for our community for over 20 years!" - Chris Harris

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Perry Twins Dance Planet Mixshow Playlist 10/3/08

You can check out our Dance Planet Mixshows Friday nights at 1am EST/10pm PST on www.energyhitsradio.com Sunday nights at 9pm EST/6pm PST on www.tagartmusic.com

John Legend featuring Andre 3000 - Green Light
The Pussycat Dolls - I Hate This Part
Kandystand - Everybody
Deadmau5 featuring Kaskade - I Remember
DJ Pearl featuring Jeremy Carr - Sexy Girl '08
DJ Lawless - Sex Toys
Alex Barattini - Keep On Push
New Kids On The Block featuring Ne-Yo -Single
Pepper Mashay - Release Yourself
QED - Gone Dancin'
Kanye West - Love Lockdown
Eatha Kitt - I Want To Be Evil '08

Charo - Espana Cani'
Hillary Duff - Reach Out
2-4 Grooves - Writing On The Wall
Shaun Baker featuring Maloy - V.I.P. '08
Kristy Kay - I Will Wait
Christian George - Strangers
Erin Hamilton - Control Yourself
George Lamond - Don't Stop Believin'
Laurent Wolf - No Stress
The Mac Project featuring Therese - Another Love

Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
Weezer - Troublemaker
Lady Gaga - Love Game
Sylvia Tosun - Underlying Feeling
Eric Prydz - Pjanoo
Carrillo & Amador featuring Ronnie Sumrall - Save Me
Little Jackie - World Should Revolve Around Me
Keri Hilson - Energy
Flo Rida - In The Ayer
Estelle featuring Kanye West - American Boy

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Kristy Kay Touches Our Hearts

When Kristy Kay walks in a room, she lights it up! Conserve energy and have Kristy Kay over! She is a dynamic performer with an awesome personality....really tons of fun to be around! Back with a fresh new single, I Will Wait, Kristy is definitely heating it up!

Perry Twins: Who are your musical inspirations?

Kristy Kay: First off I want to say HI, it's been about a year or more since we spoke! Congrats on all of your success with you music and mixing.....Not many of you know this but The Twins danced for me on more than one occasion, they are so talented and NICE!
I was recently asked this same question when I was on the Artist Panel at DJ TIMES Expo in Atlantic City last month. As I sat there with Lady Gaga and Chris Willis, I thought, Who ARE my inspirations? Madonna came to mind first, not only because of the music she continually makes, but also because of how she conducts herself in business. This is a business and it is difficult sometimes to please everyone and conduct yourself with that in mind. I also, grew up listening to a lot of different music, because my whole family are musicians. My Mom was a huge influence on me and Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston because they all sang there butts off. I learned from them and loved to sing along to their cd's.....

PT: How did you first get involved with the music business?

KK: I seemed to always be singing, even in second grade, I had a solo in school.... and I kept doing more and more civic and local LA based talent shows, national anthems etc. The first money I made as a singer was 75.00 for the Men's Association luncheon... lol.... I performed a 15 minute show..... I was 14 years old....My first National commercial was for a soft drink by Shasta called "Spree," and I still have a can of it up on the shelf.. My first record deal came later on Universal records with my single, written by me and Josh Harris, called "Who's that loving you now?"

PT: What inspires you when you are writing songs?

KK: I keep a digital recorder with me at all times. I was inspired just the other day while I was driving and I was fumbling for my recorder to put down a melody/lyrical idea.. I am inspired daily by what people say, what I read, where I travel to, love or the lack of it, feelings that come up inside of me by what I am experiencing at that moment in time.

PT: One of your biggest hits was a cover of the Divinyls' "I Touch Myself". What advice would you give to someone who wanted to record a cover one of your songs? (And yes, we are asking this because the two of us plan on releasing a Kristy Kay tribute album featuring us singing all of your greatest hits)

KK: HAHAHAH You two are so hilarious!!!!! If only that were true..."I Touch Myself," was Lenny B, Featuring Kristy Kay and that was so fun to do..he is so talented.... The advice would be for you to go on with it... I heard the coolest cover of some "Carpenter's" songs on the movie Juno, it was AMAZING!!!! It is the highest form of complement.

PT: Your resume lists one of your skills as "Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound". Where exactly did you learn this amazing skill and would it be possible for you to teach us how do that??

KK: Well all you have to do is give back to people in need and causes that are dear to your heart and YOU will be able to do the same thing!

PT: Lastly, do you still touch yourself when you think about us?

KK: Of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. My new single is on Dauman/Universal Records and it is called, "I Will Wait!" it is available on www.perfectbeat.com and www.itunes.com Check out more at www.myspace.com/kristykaymusic and www.facebook.com Add me! ;) All My love and continued success to you both!