Inner Me gives an account of the artist's intense sexuality, romanticism, spirituality, and political consciousness. The sixteen R & B songs expose Sean's enthralling scenarios and distinctive storytelling style. Remaining true to his zodiac. The project shows the dual, elusive, and contradictory nature of Sean Gemini. Sean adds, "Every track of 'Inner me' reflects my thoughts, experiences, loves, hates and beliefs. Every subject is fair game." The project uncovers a number of talents and collaborations. Inner Me is filled with the virtue of versatility. "Stairway to Heaven", a brilliant story of the hardships of life and the desire to escape life's trials. Howie Tee, veteran mastermind, produced Fallen Love, a beautiful love song with the retrospective appeal of a 1950's soda pop song. Troy Hightower, multi-platinum engineer, blessed the album with the production of "Father", a spiritual plea to the heavens. The talents of producer Greg "Mr. Speed" Brown are displayed throughout the Inner Me project. "Speed is one of my best friends and he knows how to bring out the best in me in the studio. We compliment each other." This arena is not a new avenue for this artist. He started engaging in the industry in 1985 as a rapper. In 1990, he performed alongside Ice Cube and YoYo at the Pallidium in Baltimore, MD. In 1999, his group "The What" launched his musical career into high gear. "The What" performed at the Rap Sheet Concert in Atlanta, GA on the same bill as Wu Tang Clan, Run DMC, and a number of established artists. The album was independently released and began to take off. Before receiving the critical acclaim deserved, financial setbacks occurred. Doggedly pursuing his goals and dreams, Sean adds, "I feel I have grown into a more rounded artist through the years. I see the obstacles with "The What" as a stepping-stone. It wasn't my time to shine. The time is now."
Sean notes his creative influences as Sam Cooke, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye. Sean is well prepared and determined to take his rightful place among urban and pop music's finest. He is truly a man with mission. "I want to take R&B, hip-hop and even pop to another level, so I can achieve what every artist ultimately wants -- longevity." True to himself, his music, family, friends and fans, Sean is indeed capable of achieving global success and a long lasting musical legacy. Indeed the Gemini in him demands nothing less. Failure is not an option. ###
PARTHINIE ENTERTAINMENT/LIGHTYEAR SET TO RELEASE SEAN GEMINI'S INNER ME
Up and Coming Recording Artist Sells Over 100, 000 Copies of Product
New York, NY MAY 2005 What would you do if you sold 114,000 copies of a six-song EP in just six months? You finish the album and start your own music label, right? Thats exactly what Sean Gemini did this year and the result is Inner Me (Parthinie/LightYear), the album debut CD (R&B/POP) set for release in JUNE 2005. This project promises to showcase the complexity and distinctive sides of the talented artist and his many facets.
The New York born (he now resides in Los Angeles) Sean Gemini first hit the music scene in 1999 as a member of THE WHAT, an up and coming Hip Hop trio, whose first single, Turn It Up reached # 39 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart. Sean not only rapped on the song but he also sang background on the track. Sharing the stage with the likes of ICE CUBE, RUN DMC, ICE T and THE WU TAN CLAN was considered a dress rehearsal for his solo career. Before an album could be released the company ran into financial difficulties so I didnt quite take off as well as I would have liked. However I was able to grow and become well-rounded because of the experience. remarks the 66 Gemini.
As a solo artist Sean Gemini toyed with the option of either being a singer or a rapper. The answer was made for him with the release of an EP last May on the internet. As a result of his strong entrepreneurial spirit, the product sold 114,000 pieces over a period of three months. Because I dont consider myself like other artists, I didnt want to put myself out there (to the music industry) as such. I researched the internet and found that there were several notable recording artists and authors (Prince, Malcolm Jamal Warner, etc), that were utilizing the internet to sell their product. Creative marketing via the chat rooms as well as internet cafe flyers created a fast buzz and a fan-base was quickly formed. Sean remembers I sent the album to a few labels (LightYear being one of them). Greg Riles (title) finally took a listen to it was in his words was blown away . Unfortunately, Riles couldnt find his contact information and had to track Sean down via the internet.
The end result is Inner Me. Inner Mes (R&B) 16 tracks support Seans intense sexuality, spirituality and political awareness.The first single ,Cocain,(B-side is Champagne) an R&B/Hip Hop flavored song that describes the addicting love affair Sean Gemini once had with a beautiful woman, is scheduled to be shipped to radio in January 2006.. This marketing strategy is designed to allow the listener to uncover all that Sean Gemini is-- versatile, gifted and most of all ever-changing.
Executives at Parthinie Entertainment are confident that Sean Geminis R&B Style will appeal to record buyers around the country. The music label is now preparing a creative marketing/promotion/internet campaign that will involve street promotion strategies in various markets, as well as an extensive national retail campaign for the album. Sean will go out on a six city promo tour in February where he will visit radio stations, retail outlets and perform in the hottest clubs in each market. The label will also seek out opportunities for Sean Gemini to open on a few of the Hip hop and R&B tours scheduled for first quarter of 2006.
RIGHTNOISE. 2005
