Renee Sebastian plays Jazz Café Friday - May 30th supporting Nate James.
Plus an Industry Showcase – The Music Box – The Pigalle Club. Monday- June 2nd.

In support of her new E.P. ‘Mrs Sebastian’ for release in the UK.

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http://www.reneesebastian.com

"Sebastian shows that she is up for the task." - Billboard Magazine

"Compelling arrangements and compositions that could give Prince a run for his money." - Rolling Out Urbanstyle Weekly

"Renee Sebastian dresses the sunny simplicity of classic soul in the slick new duds of radio R&B." - San Francisco Weekly

"Mrs. Sebastian is a valiant first effort, and a testament to her gifts as a songwriter and producer." - East Bay Express

"It is apparent on this EP that Mrs. Sebastian is extremely comfortable about who she is, whether it is her musicality, her lyrical message or her expressive alto. Soul music has definitely found a refreshing new voice." - SOULTRACKS

"Defies classification." - The Los Angeles Independent

"Nothing short of remarkable" - EUR Web

"In a world based solely on stereotypes, it is a rarity to come across a soulfully fluent artist of the Asian persuasion. But such a singer does exist, one who breaks preconceived notions upon a first look and first listen. Enter Renee Sebastian, a vibrant talent whose voice evokes the spirit of eclectic artists like Kelis and Jill Scott." - Right On! Magazine

New E.P release "Mrs Sebastian" out June 23rd in the UK.
Mrs Sebastian brings a R&B, Hip-Hop blend with a soulful and Urban edge.

On Mrs. Sebastian, the songbird raises romance to new heights. Every song has a beautiful story line and fans will be able to connect with the honesty in the lyrics. The vocally challenging, “This Is Me” is an R&B, Hip-Hop blend with a soulful but urban edge that boasts a unique chorus while the ballad “Every Lesson,” is a mid-tempo track that explores life lessons. “I learned to move on, reach for something new and celebrate life and every lesson. This song summarizes where I am now. I'm at a place where I have this whole new future ahead of me and looking for the beauty in life.” The emotive “These Are The Signs” is another playful mid-tempo jam about the distinction between “love” and “making love.” Sebastian controlled the entire creative process of the album, emphasizing, “I am the Executive Producer and had a hand in every aspect, every song.” Surrounding herself with a team of multi-talented instrumentalists and producers including Keyon Harrold (50 Cent, Jay-Z), Hanan Rubinstein (Leela James), Raymond Angry (Christina Aguilera, Lauryn Hill, Joss Stone, Meshell Ndegeocello) and Grammy Award winning Ralph Kearns, they all believed in Renee as a singer and wanted to contribute to the project.

Renee Sebastian emerged as a prolific, consistently engaging vocalist on the R&B and Soul scene in 2004 with her critically hailed self-titled debut album. An elastic talent who moves effortlessly from glossy ballads to hip-hop inspired pop, Sebastian has established herself as a creative force on her own. Since the successful release of her 2004 hit single "Deliciously Dangerous,” which won a Billboard songwriting award, garnered radio adds nationwide and received acclaimed reviews from national trade publications, including an "R&B pick of the week" from Billboard magazine, Sebastian has been splitting her time between California and New York. “I decided to go to NYC upon the advice of industry executives in 2005 and ended up being invited to perform on a regular basis at the Manhattan Center's Hammerstein Studio 8 Lounge. I created this show called "Blowout Lounge", a showcase for Soul artists. It also gave me a chance to perform on a regular basis and continue to craft my live shows.”

Although she's a self-described "progressive artist" and creator of a popular NYC soul movement, Renee also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. "Without a doubt I'm business savvy. That's what sets me apart from other artists in this industry. I thrive on taking charge of my future." Part of controlling her destiny includes overseeing all creative aspects of her shows and a full-on production that feature galvanizing live performances couple with her demure Cali stage charismatic charm. High-octane shows and musical perfection come natural to this west coast native, who is a professionally trained modern contemporary dancer and by the age of 13, was used to wowing audiences of over thousands. There were early signs that the diva would be a performer. "I grew up performing as a dancer and choreographer in front of large crowds. Whenever I was on stage, I owned it. It's a time when I'm the most honest." Wowing people is inherent for Sebastian, having been blessed with the combination of exotic good looks and the gift of artistic expression but it wasn't until the latter part of her teenage years that she recognized her vocal abilities. Encouraged by her teachers to embrace Performing Arts while attending High School in the Philippines she became a member of the Cultural Centers’ Girl Choir in Manila and was soon walking out of local talent competitions with an arsenal of accolades. Years later she would move to the Bay Area and train under top vocal coach, Seth Riggs who had orchestrated vocal arrangements for musical legends Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Barbara Streisand, Enrique Iglesias, Natalie Cole and Quincy Jones. Sebastian studied at the illustrious Jazz School at Berkeley, California and has gone on to share the stage with Eric Roberson, Heavy, and PJ Morton.

More information please contact – Nathan Graves – Innate-Music Ltd
Nathan@innate-music.com , +44 208 5669824 , Mobile 07881622117

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