By Aaris A. Schroeder
Editor-In-Chief
April 24, 2007
Mixed together with a blend of hard-rock, hip-hop, funk and blues, Newmerika, nominated in '06 as one of the "Best of the Best" bands in New York by Fabulaun Entertainment, NewMerika is made up of five members, Phonz [lead vocals], Hollywood [guitar], Chubby Billions [turntables/vocals], Joe Cardozo [bass/vocals] and Funknasty [drums].
As the band says, "Welcome to NewMerika." The name of the band goes back to when the group first got together, "Phonz" Terrell and Geoff "Hollywood" Burnham.
"Two races, two sounds, two political parties, one music - America's music. American culture is always changing - sometimes exploding with tension between polar opposites until a synthesis can be achieved. This is exactly where NewMerika's mission begins," says NewMerika biography.
The songs are funky, hip-hoppy and rock-happy with a light pop-tone. Album name and hit song entitled, "She's on Fire," is a hot song with rock beats, singing as well as rhyming to the beat. Released '07, "She's on Fire" has already received radio play on alternative rock stations across the nation.
NewMerika doesn't want to be classified in a box, they do their own thing, being original and unique in their art form is what they strive in.
For more information about NewMerika, visit http://www.newmerika.com.
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3 comments:
I saw them live and it was by far the most exciting show I've been to for a local band. The DJ is awesome and the guitarist is a f***ing genius on the strings. The lead singer really knows how to get the crowd involved. By the time it was all over I felt like part of the band...Welcome to NewMerika is right and man... what a great place to live!!!11
i've seen quite a few acts in new york and it is nice seeing a group come into their on...keep it movin and bring us more of that newmerika fire
i have actually had business dealings with them, and let me tell you, they are connsumate professionals, from thier radical, yet superior production skills, as well as thier musical talent. they will be going far, and everyone else will be better off for it. if you get a chance i would advise that anyone who can get out to see them, do so. it can only make things better.
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