South Africa takes CENTER Stage at MIDEM in FRANCE

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LOOK FOR CHRISTELLE at MIDEM and meet her in person! She will be hosting PRIVATE Listening parties CLICK HERE for updates ALL info for MIDEM 2010 Click HERE

CHRISTELLE

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This Las Vegas based, twenty-year-old Pop/R&B artist has taken on countless challenges in her young life and career, and has successfully met every single one. Her hot new songs herald the arrival of this very special young artist. Her music will “move your body and put a smile on your face”. Born in Gabon, West Africa, Christelle grew up listening to French, African and American music, but the music that struck a chord in her was the American R&B and Hip-Hop of artists like Beyonce, Ashanti, Brandy, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey. As Christelle recalls, “Even though I couldn’t understand the lyrics back then, no other music made me feel as good.” Arriving in Las Vegas in 2006, she immediately faced an enormous challenge – the language barrier. She explains, “It was a very difficult transition. It was horrible to not be able to communicate with people. I gained a tremendous amount of respect for the millions of immigrants that make up so much of America.” Determined to learn English as soon as possible, Christelle enrolled in an intensive English school, graduating in December of 2007, qualifying her for the university system. Finding herself even more inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of some of her favorite R&B and Rap stars, she enrolled into fashion design school, looking to create her own clothing line, in conjunction with her music. Christelle uses her African influence to put on a sexy, high energy show of dance and great music, accompanied by DJ Numbawun and professional dancers. This is a performance you don’t want to miss. Christelle is releasing her forth single “Crush on You starring Dizzy D” and her upbeat dance double album “Club Christelle: let the party begin” in February 2010. This will be an interesting year for Christelle as she gets used to the attention that comes with being in the spotlight. She already has people asking her about a book. “I loved recording the songs I did this year and seeing them grow,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ve come a long way, but I’ve going to go much further this year.” She’s excited when she hears her music on the radio and is looking forward to continued touring, and as she says, “I just hope to give back the good feelings I felt when I was in Africa, listening to American music.” Special note: Christelle’s Debut EP album broke the top 40 Top R&B/hip hop albums on billboard on May 9, 2009.. Her three single releases in 2009, “What you gon’ do wit it starring Dizzy D”, “Excess Vibration (sultry soul)” and “I’m a Tease (urban DJ Numbawun” were all big chart successes. Christelle will be attending the Midem show in Cannes, France as she expands her international presence. Contact for Booking,Interviews and Audio and/or Video Drops: Jacque Schauls 612 508-7527 Read more: http://www.coast2coastmixtapes.com/artists/artistdetail.aspx?artist... ARTISTS: Submit YOUR music for the MIXTAPES