Deeyah's new single, “What Will It Be” will be released in the UK on 16th January 2006 followed by the album titled ‘Plan Of My Own’ via Brainwash Records.
Visit: www.deeyah
October 7, 2005 (Press Release) --
DEEYAH – feat YOUNG MAYLAY - - “WHAT WILL IT BE”
Deeyah, who is known to her fans around the world as the Muslim Madonna has teamed up with Young MayLay who plays CJ, the lead role in one of the worlds leading video games. The new single will be released on January 16th and will deliver a strong statement about Deeyah’s beliefs regarding the rights of women from all faiths and cultures-- to speak out about social issues, sexuality, empowerment-- and to lead their lives the way they choose without the fear of reprisals or judgment by religious or cultural fanatics.
Deeyah’s new video (shot in LA and India) features the images of many women including those from her own Islamic faith who have tried to lead their lives with freedom of expression in the way they dress and speak. Every image in the video has a story behind it, and in some cases, with very shocking endings. The women featured in the video images include: Heshu Yones, Hatin Surucu, Ghofrane Haddaoui, Fadime Sahindal, Sonay Mohammad and Afghanistan’s only female TV music presenter, Shaima Rezayee who was forbidden to go to school and murdered on the 18th May 2005. (The Afghani Police believe the way of she dressed and how she presented her TV show was the sole reason she was killed.)
“WHAT WILL IT BE” features Young MayLay. Born on the West Coast and raised in Los Angeles amidst the turbulence of riots and gang violence, MayLay has been cultivating his lyrical skills since a teenager. Young MayLay is emerging into the Hip Hop scene with the whole West Coast behind him pushing. The message is authentic experiences of inner city life which led to Young MayLay being featured on popular compilations and underground mixtapes. He has now expanded his presence beyond the realm of music with the lead role of Carl "CJ" Johnson in Rockstar Games "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
The Sunday Times has predicted Deeyah as ‘the next big thing’. Her new single has already picked up momentum in the Asian press and radio and a new Urban mix by UK producer JD is now hitting the dancehalls across UK. The video meanwhile is currently being aired on the worlds largest Asian TV channel but some Asian channels have decided to not play the new video as they feel that their older audience maybe offended by a Muslim woman who pushes cultural barriers by singing about the rights of freedom and who bares her back in certain scenes.
Born in Norway and living between the UK and US, Deeyah’s influences are varied and range from Madonna to Dr Dre to Metallica. She has spent the past year working with the legendary producer, Darin Prindle, who has worked with Destiny’s Child, TLC, Madonna, Jermaine Dupri, Boyz II Men and Usher. Deeyah’s latest video has been self directed by her with the aid of John Lindauer whose past clients include Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Lisa Stansfield, and Christina Aguilera to mention a few.
The new single, “What Will It Be” will be released in the UK on 16th January 2006 followed by the album titled ‘Plan Of My Own’ via Brainwash Records.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT PEDRO/RAKHEE AT
FNIK PR on 0208 968 7333 or EMAIL fnik@btconnect.com
Pedro@fnik.com - 07831 556 951
Rakhee@fnik.com – 07830 275 275
Visit: www.deeyah.com
Deeyah, who is known to her fans around the world as the Muslim Madonna has teamed up with Young MayLay who plays CJ, the lead role in one of the worlds leading video games. The new single will be released on January 16th and will deliver a strong statement about Deeyah’s beliefs regarding the rights of women from all faiths and cultures-- to speak out about social issues, sexuality, empowerment-- and to lead their lives the way they choose without the fear of reprisals or judgment by religious or cultural fanatics.
Deeyah’s new video (shot in LA and India) features the images of many women including those from her own Islamic faith who have tried to lead their lives with freedom of expression in the way they dress and speak. Every image in the video has a story behind it, and in some cases, with very shocking endings. The women featured in the video images include: Heshu Yones, Hatin Surucu, Ghofrane Haddaoui, Fadime Sahindal, Sonay Mohammad and Afghanistan’s only female TV music presenter, Shaima Rezayee who was forbidden to go to school and murdered on the 18th May 2005. (The Afghani Police believe the way of she dressed and how she presented her TV show was the sole reason she was killed.)
“WHAT WILL IT BE” features Young MayLay. Born on the West Coast and raised in Los Angeles amidst the turbulence of riots and gang violence, MayLay has been cultivating his lyrical skills since a teenager. Young MayLay is emerging into the Hip Hop scene with the whole West Coast behind him pushing. The message is authentic experiences of inner city life which led to Young MayLay being featured on popular compilations and underground mixtapes. He has now expanded his presence beyond the realm of music with the lead role of Carl "CJ" Johnson in Rockstar Games "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas".
The Sunday Times has predicted Deeyah as ‘the next big thing’. Her new single has already picked up momentum in the Asian press and radio and a new Urban mix by UK producer JD is now hitting the dancehalls across UK. The video meanwhile is currently being aired on the worlds largest Asian TV channel but some Asian channels have decided to not play the new video as they feel that their older audience maybe offended by a Muslim woman who pushes cultural barriers by singing about the rights of freedom and who bares her back in certain scenes.
Born in Norway and living between the UK and US, Deeyah’s influences are varied and range from Madonna to Dr Dre to Metallica. She has spent the past year working with the legendary producer, Darin Prindle, who has worked with Destiny’s Child, TLC, Madonna, Jermaine Dupri, Boyz II Men and Usher. Deeyah’s latest video has been self directed by her with the aid of John Lindauer whose past clients include Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Lisa Stansfield, and Christina Aguilera to mention a few.
The new single, “What Will It Be” will be released in the UK on 16th January 2006 followed by the album titled ‘Plan Of My Own’ via Brainwash Records.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT PEDRO/RAKHEE AT
FNIK PR on 0208 968 7333 or EMAIL fnik@btconnect.com
Pedro@fnik.com - 07831 556 951
Rakhee@fnik.com – 07830 275 275
Visit: www.deeyah.com
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