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Debi Nova “Drummer Boy”

May 19, 2010 By 2 Comments

Costa Rican superstar Debi Nova is an internet sensation with her first single, “Drummer Boy,” from her debut album, “Luna Nueva” in stores now on Sucro/Decca! Nova has amassed an impressive body of work including six Grammy-nominated projects, a #1 single, collaborations with the likes of Black Eyed Peas and Ricky Martin, and touring the world. She has been writing and performing professionally since the age of 14 and signed her first songwriter deal at the age of 17, subsequently penning songs for Latin recording artists Belinda and RBD, Sean Paul, Mark Ronson and her own single, “One Rhythm” which reached #1 in Latin America and on the US dance charts. The forthcoming Luna Nueva, was co-produced by Surco Records founder Gustavo Santaoalla (two-time Oscar winner, multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Juanes, Café Tacvba) and Marius de Vries (five-time Grammy Award nominee, two-time BAFTA winner, Madonna, Josh Groban). Luna Nueva is an electrifying combination of irresistible Latin rhythms and potent pop smarts that showcases this vivacious artist’s considerable musical gifts – she plays piano, guitar, bass, timbales and more – as well as her rich Latina heritage.

“Drummer Boy” has made a major splash with video support from MTV PUSH, the VEVO/Colgate “Charging Up The Music” video campaign landing her at #6 on YouTube’s most viewed, ) and she is part of iTunes “Next Big Thing” promotion beginning today. “Drummer Boy” is currently in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart and Entertainment Weekly states “…vivacious lead single ”Drummer Boy” pulses with the kind of slinky Latin heat that crossover-pop dreams are made of…”

Nova can also be seen on Cinemax MAX “Tour Stories” cooking with host Joel Stein. Fans can tune into “Max UNCUT” on Cinemax OnDemand for the extended version. Nova will spend the week in Miami to launch her album including appearances on Univision’s “Despierta America” and “Tu Desayuno Alegre.”

For more information, please visit Debi’s Official Website. You can also grab her music at iTunes. Click HERE to shop.

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Hollywood Dame Exclusive Interview – Debi Nova

February 8, 2010 By 1 Comment

With six Grammy Award nominations and a number one dance single under her belt, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Debi Nova is ready to make her mark on the rest of the world. In March 2010, Decca Records will release Nova’s genre-defying, debut album “Luna Nueva.” The album is an electrifying combination of irresistible Latin rhythms and potent pop smarts that showcase this vivacious artist’s considerable musical gifts (she plays piano, guitar, bass and more) as well as her rich Latina heritage.

Already a massive star in her native Costa Rica, Debi has toured with both Ricky Martin and Sergio Mendes as a featured vocalist and has performed for more than 8 million people globally. As a songwriter, the Costa Rican beauty has written hit songs for Belinda and RBD, two of Latin Americas biggest artists. Since the beginning of the year Debi’s been in the studio aiming to create a sound that blends all the influences and musical experiences she’s had. Combining her passion for Bossa Nova, Hip Hop and lots in between, a sound that Debi affectionately terms “Tropical Soul.” I had the chance to chat with Debi about her interests in music, her passion for surfing, and her plans for the future. You can read about it below.

When did you first realize you had an interest in music?

I think it was one of those things where there really wasn’t a specific moment, I’ve always known it was there. I began playing piano at age 4, so I’ve always been in front of it and had the ability of being exposed to music. Its just been really natural for me, never a question. When I became a teenager I was at that point to where I had to figure out music as a singer and if I wanted to pursue that part.

How did you break into the music industry?

I moved to LA about 7 years ago and just got really busy meeting writers and musicians and singing in local clubs. I kept myself busy. I met Sergio Mendes at an audition and toured some with him and things just took off from there.

You’ve worked with artists like Sean Paul, Black Eyed Peas, and Ricky Martin. Who are some other artists you’d love to work with?

Alot! Number one on my list has got to be Sting. I’ve always been a fan of his. I love him, love his song writing, love his bass playing, and would love to collaborate with him.

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New Music Friday – Debi Nova

December 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

With six Grammy Award nominations and a number one dance single under her belt, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Debi Nova is ready to make her mark on the rest of the world. In March 2010, Decca Records will release Nova’s genre-defying, debut album “Luna Nueva.” The album is an electrifying combination of irresistible Latin rhythms and potent pop smarts that showcase this vivacious artist’s considerable musical gifts (she plays piano, guitar, bass and more) as well as her rich Latina heritage.

Per MySpace:

“I started taking piano lessons at four and by the time I was twelve I knew I wanted to pursue a career in music” stated Debi.

Produced by multi-Grammy nominated Marius de Vries (Madonna, Josh Groban) and Gustavo Santaolalla (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Babel“), Luna Nueva is a labor of love, long in the making, which not only showcases Nova’s electrifying vocals and musicianship, but her songwriting talents as well. The first single is the playful soca/hip-hop inspired “Drummer Boy.”

Already a massive star in her native Costa Rica, Debi has toured with both Ricky Martin and Sergio Mendes as a featured vocalist and has performed for more than 8 million people globally. As a songwriter, the Costa Rican beauty has written hit songs for Belinda and RBD, two of Latin Americas biggest artists. Since the beginning of the year Debi’s been in the studio aiming to create a sound that blends all the influences and musical experiences she’s had. Combining her passion for Bossa Nova, Hip Hop and lots in between, a sound that Debi affectionately terms “Tropical Soul.” You can learn more about Debi’s process of recording an album in both English and Spanish in her new EPK above, and click here to check out her first single “Drummer Boy.”

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