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DJ Heavygrinder
ETERNITY
“ Music is my life and my lover. Being able to stand behind the decks sharing my music and making people happy is one of the biggest thrills I find about being a DJ.”
DJ Heavygrinder has toured continuously for years and she now appears to capacity crowds in venues throughout North America, Japan, South East Asia and Europe. She is a headlining artist in one of electronic music’s epicenters- Ibiza. She has released several singles in the last six years and re-mixed dozens of tracks for other artists. Heavygrinder is the first Myspace phenomenon in electronica music: Her myspace site includes nearly 600,000 avid fans, greater than the circulation of most publications.
It grows by the thousands weekly- 10,000 new people visit her site on a 24 Hour basis to hear her music:
www.myspace.com/djheavygrinder
www.djheavygrinder.com has a mailing list of over 900,000 people.
Heavygrinder's Debut Album in North America, Europe and SE Asia is titled, ETERNITY.
ETERNITY combines Heavygrinder's Original Music mixed impeccably with Hits by Artists from around the world, Artists with whom she collaborates and admires.
The Voice of C&C Music Factory's Zelma Davis heralds the release of Heavygrinder's first original single from Eternity. Titled, "Mind Eraser," this soaring new track by HG and Zelma combines Heavygrinder's driving original music with Zelma Davis' soaring vocals and lyrics. "Mind Eraser" continues to go to clubs and Radio around the world in the Summer of 2008. The single Re-mix, “Mind Eraser” NIR (Rhythm Club Radio Mix) spent four weeks in the Top 50 of iTunes Dance Tracks!
“My motivation is to share my passion for music with others whether I’m working on a new song or playing a DJ set for an audience.”
After years of traveling and successful modeling work, she made her way to LA. It was in the City of Angels that she realized her first love in the sounds of underground dance music, becoming captivated by the power of the DJ and the reaction of the crowds.
Now 24 years old, HeavyGrinder is capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. In addition to North America, Spain ( Ibiza ), Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Mexico have been key international stops for this talent. Heavygrinder’s influences are wide ranged and vary from the Aphex Twins to Luciano Pavarotti to Quincy Jones to Heavy Metal.
Whether it’s a DJ performance, her new album, ETERNITY, and her new music production DJ Heavygrinder continues to demonstrate why she has an ever-growing fan base throughout the world and why she will continue to be a name to follow for many years to come.
DJ Heavygrinder is also a talented Anime (Animation) artist and will be appearing and performing at conventions in North America throughout 2008-2009.
DJ HEAVYGRINDER’S album, ETERNITY, is Now in Stores!
CALLING ALL DJ’S……..
THE FIRST REACTIONS ARE IN FROM THE MAJOR US RECORD POOLS:
Ronnie Mathews / Starfleet Record Pool
"Here's a hot new project from a new label & artist to Starfleet, DJ Heavygrinder featuring Zelma Davis, "Mind Eraser" (Remixes) on Rhythm Club Records. Yes, you read it right, Zelma Davis from one of the best dance groups ever, C & C Music Factory.
This is a hot dance project with good production & energy.
Let's not forget DJ Heavygrinder, she's hot & has that special touch that should keep your dancefloors jumping anytime of the night. Should do very well in a wide variety of clubs & parties."
Gary Cannavo Director masspool DJ association/New England
DJ Heavygrinder Ft Zelma Davis From CC Music Factory - Mind Eraser - Just every once in a while you come across something you know is truly special! We'll this record is it! Zelma Still has that golden voice and completely carries this all the way through, As soon as you give it a listen, you'll want to hear it again! A 5 Star Recording *****
John England /North West Dance Music Association
"The Most Refreshing Track I've Heard all Year..."
Mark Vivier /GBRP PROMOTION
Its not A New Summer Single..THIS IS A SUMMER SMASH!! I love this track..This is gonna work great with our DJ's...AMAZING!!
DJ WESLEY / PROMO & MUSIC DIGITAL CONSULTING /DENVER
“Great to hear Zelma Davis, sounding as good as ever, coupled with a solid electro track and great production from DJ HeavyGrinder. Solid response!”
“Getting a great response from this edgy electro track from DJ HeavyGrinder.”
DAVID CASTRO / iDJPOOL /Chicago
" Loved it from the very first beat! This is really a cool record...Great Work!"
Mind Eraser NIR [Rhythm Club- Radio Edit]
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Oct. 31 Miami, FL Anime Supercon
Nov. 1st Miami, Fl Anime Supercon
Nov. 2nd Los Angeles / Orange County
Nov. 21st Atlanta, GA Atlanta Supercon
Dec. 6th New York
Dec. 12th Los Angeles
Dec. 13 San Francisco
