May, 29 2008

EsNtion Partners with Cellfish, adds line of Games!

First off, we have partnered with Cellfish Media, LLC to allow fans of EsNtion's music videos to download, for free, all of our videos to their cell phones. It is the simplest application to use we could find and came with so many bonuses there was no way we could ignore it. If you have a U.S. phone number, go to Esntion's Videos and download away.

Second, we have finally launched EsNtion Games. This exciting new addition to the EsNtion catalog was a few years in the making, but it was worth it. Games are all PC based, spam and ad-aware free, all for $5.00 (US) each. They include complete arcade games, educational programs for children and much more. Every customer will get a coupon for a free MP3 of some of EsNtion's biggest hits. We will also be launching a set of cell phone games in the next couple of weeks, but you can preview the selection now. Stay tuned, there is a lot happening here.

Lefty Perez, Frankely and Batista were invited back to perform at Carnaval in San Francisco last weekend. They were be on the main stage sponsored by our friends at La Kalle. They debuted new music from their upcoming albums on EsNtion and played their hits. The concerts were recorded by National Public Radio and will begin airing on June 1st, nationwide. Plus, we are working with the master tapes now to see if we can assemble a live album. Stay tuned!

Also last week, I was in San Juan Puerto Rico for the filming of DJ Russ Harris' next video, Standing in the Rain, featuring Adam Barta. The video was directed by, world famous cinematographer, Carlos (he's too good to have a last name) with choreography by the true Lord of Dance, Anthony Rodriguez, and featured Manhattan model Brianne Perotto as the evil girlfriend. It should be a summer stunner. Some promotional photos taken by, internationally renowned photographer, Frank Capri are already on line at our web site and he has posted a You Tube video of the photo shoot. It was one of the most fun photo shoots I have ever attended.

While all of this was going on, our very own Shannon Hite (as opposed to your Shannon Hite, I guess) was at EDM Fest in Detroit. She handed out SWAG, hung out with some heavies and just promoted the heck out of EsNtion.

Also, EsNtion has signed an agreement with S&R Entertainment to handle all of our summer booking. So, if you see an EsNtion artist who you wish to book, let us know and we will happily hook you up with the proper representative.

Lastly, for those who have asked, yes the copyright lawsuit we filed is still ongoing. No it is not close to settling. And, yes, we are going to pursue it to the end. Now, check out what is happening with some of our releases.

OUT NOW!

Trip Throttle - Wild Kingdom
An exciting electro act that features band members from Ireland and upstate New York. They have been favorably compared to early Crystal Method. Their debut video, Future Four, peaked at #3 on the BPM-TV charts in Canada and the song is still charting on club charts throughout the US. Their second single, DROPZONE, will be hitting clubs in just a few weeks.

DJ Russ Harris - Ear Therapy
Currently ranked in the Top 20 of American DJs by DJ Times (May 2008), Russ began his career as a mobile DJ spinning pop tunes for weddings and parties. That experience has helped him to craft some serious crowd pleasers. "Drums in the Club" (ft: BamBam Buddha and DJ Keri)went to #5 on the Billboard dance charts and #2 on the BPM-TV (Canada) charts. Guest appearances on the album from, MTV darling, Adam Barta and, pop diva, Danielle Bollinger don't hurt either.

Danielle Bollinger - Take it Back (single)
Her debut album on EsNtion, When the Broken Hearted Love Again, had 3 Billboard topping singles and two of them - Kiss the Sky and You'll Always Have Me - crossed over to pop radio. Her new single from her sophomore album, Take it Back, went to #2 on the BPM-TV (Canada) charts and is still receiving heavy play around the US and in Puerto Rico. Look for a summer tour from EsNtion's favorite diva.

COMING SOON!

Fruehbel - INSANE!! (single)
The duet of Christoph Friebel and Ben Sommerfeld from Germany has been called everything from "wacky pop meisters" to "seriously wrong." All apply. Their debut single, Leave, placed in the top 5 of the Cravefest International Music Video Awards and charted in the US for almost 60 weeks. Their followup single, Summerwind, was released in the dead of winter and is still charting as of this writing. Their new single, INSANE! is coming out now and will finish laying the groundwork for their debut album on EsNtion this fall.

Carla Prather - I AM! (single)
Legendary house music vocalist comes to EsNtion with a ton of experience and a song catalog begging to be heard. Her debut single, "I AM!" brings back the best of Disco with a layer of Chicago soul. Look for a sparkling new video by, camera master, Aaron Shapiro later this summer.

Anavi - Sweet Caress (single)
Her debut single, a raved up version of Queen's MUSTAPHA, caught a lot of people by surprise. Far from the quirky disco that has permeated Queen remakes, this featured, metal legend, Tristan Grigsby on guitar and was produced by House music impresario Jere McAlister (a/k/a Mr. A.L.I.). They have teamed up again to create Anavi's second single, Sweet Caress. Featuring a wide variety of mixes from Phillip Western (Skinny Puppy) to disco god Nick*, this is going to be one of the hottest hits of the summer of 2008.

Project X -Que Pasa (single)
Led by Netherland's radio and remix sensation, Bernd Loobach, their debut single on EsNtion, Que Pasa, is a wild, floor filling, blend of Latin guitar and trance. There will be a video from Japanese TV god, Rob Pongi, that should guarantee this song a shelf life in people's heads for years to come.

I hope this finds you all well. Until next time, keep representin' EsNtion!

Bill McCormick
President