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Channeling into 'emotional musings' and past experiences powered by an uncanning range of vocals, this rock band has the ability to captivate any audience. The group's debut album "These Things" embraces a medley of sounds that keeps each track from sounding the same like you hear on so many albums out there today. 

Representing Up & Coming uPlaya Artists on the West Coast are the boys of HAZEL. Rocking an appeal that is oh so CALI, this hot new group knows how to excite the imagination and tap into the souls of all who are listening. With super catchy lyrics, narratives that evoke emotion, and the chords to bring it all together, Hazel might just be on the brink of hit song stardom!

Like the Postal Service before them, SheLoom's Jordon Zadorozny and Gaetani developed a creative working relationship that allowed them to write and make music together despite living halfway around the world from one another. Through the power of the web and impromptu jet sets, the duo was able to co-produce their debut album "Seat of Empire." Described as a mishmash of iconic progressive rock groups like Fleetwood Mac, XTC, Todd Rundgren, Chris Squire, and Supertramp, "Seat of Empire" hails an original new wave sound often referred to as filmic art rock.

Looking for some fresh new Indie Funk to kick off the New Year with? Look no further than one of uPlaya's newest Up & Comers, The Running Artists. Electrifying popular indie music with the sounds of blowing horns and a funky seventies edge jolts this six-man band into the realm and genre of soulful exuberance!

Since moving to Florida, Puerto Rican Hip Hop Artist- Reconize- has been determined to make a name for himself in the music industry. Getting his start in collaboration with friends and local music group Da Prodigyz, Reconize began recording songs and booking gigs around town shortly after his arrival. In addition to his local celebrity status, he has also turned the heads of major A&R Reps at a uPlaya sponsored music conference last Fall. His current music project "The Evolution" will feature many of the same local artists who helped him get his start and is said to be one of the most anticipated mixed tapes of the year! "Walk with me now, Fly with me later.."-Reconize

From the low-lying coastlands to the snow capped mountains of Kenya, Africa, Vinie Chwani aka Kenyan Boy incorporates the diversity of his homeland into the nuances of his music. Honing an international influence fronted with a universal appeal, he combines the best of reggae, hip hop, and pop with the heart and soul of his vocals to get people around the world singing along. A mastermind in the studio with a knack for collaborations, Vinie also recently launched his own production company, Kenyan Boy Productions, and helped to co found the music group Afro-Geng. Comprised of 6 artists from diverse backgrounds, the energetic sextet recently released their debut, "Take Over," which has been described as more a movement than music. Check out his hit single "Like You"! You'll be hooked from the get-go!

Brooklyn, New York has a new 'FACE' on the Hip Hop/ Rap scene- Face Tha Music! Another uPlaya artist discovered at the Deal Makers event last Fall, Face has been blowing up radio stations worldwide with the recent release of his hit single, "My Favorite Song," which features Patty Tyler. And the music video for the single can be seen on rotation across MTV, Music Choice, Fuse TV and VH1! More recently, Face Tha Music has been working hard in the studio recording with fellow artists- Vado, Jagged Edge, Skyzoo, and Duckdown- in preparation for the release of his newest mixed tape. Already endorsed by Hot 97's renown Hip Hop and R&B music promoter DJ Kay Slay, this mixed tape is predicted to be a smashing success! So make sure you set your google alerts to get notified when it hits stores!

Alternative rock duo, Nobody Gets Killed, is making waves in the indie music scene with a fresh sound often described as Coldplay meets Radiohead. "Combining intricate piano riffs and impassioned vocals of Mo with the incisive guitar licks and bold bass lines of Michael, they were able to find a beautifully distinctive sound."