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Anisha Nicole: More Than A 'One Track Mind'
Indie label Base Hit Records' debut artist Anisha Nicole hit the ground running earlier this year, stealing precious
spots on a variety of play lists nationwide and even in Europe with her hit "Wind Your Waist." The second single
off of "19" is "One Track Mind," featuring production by DJ Premiere of Gangstar. It's impacting radio
now. (For service, write IndieRWe@AOL.com)
Nicole, who is the daughter of baseball great Tony Gwynn, is no stranger to the charts. Two years ago at the tender age
of 16, her single, "No Means No," charted for 20 weeks on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Chart, peaking
at No. 3.
Since that early hit in 2003, the now 19-year-old was in the studio working on an album. The album, titled "19"
after her age and her Dad's jersey number, is chock full of potential... what else... hits! "Wind Your Waist" was
the first at bat, and it proved a winner, as it gained airplay on about 30
stations and on the charts of a number of record pools, particularly in the South. And... England! The single made it into
the hands of some DJs on London's popular Solar Radio and Choice FM. Soon the single spread to other stations in London (the
BBC) and Germany. As a result, Anisha Nicole's album is being set up for distribution in Europe and Japan.
"Wind Your Waist," a catchy R&B track with a reggae twist, fast became popular on a number of stations
in the South and after being released in March, Anisha Nicole was already being asked to do shows in April. In fact, that
month she was hand picked to open for Brian McKnight at Wild America in Valdosta, Georgia. In May she was constantly on the
road, doing shows for Power 94 in Chattanooga, Foxie 103 in Augusta, 92.5 Jamz in Tupelo and more. She also performed on "Soul
Train" in late May. Last weekend she co-hosted the 6-10 p.m. slot on KMOJ in Minneapolis, had in-store and performed
at Unity Day with Sounds of Blackness.
Anisha's love for singing goes way back to her childhood. She went the group route in her freshman year of high school,
joining a group called Flame. The short-lived female R&B quartet out of San Diego disbanded in 2001, and Anisha, with
total support from
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| Anisha Nicole, Brian McKnight and Temmora |
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| Rising star Anisha Nicole of Base Hit Records... www.anishanicole.com |
Mom Alicia Gwynn, who manages Anisha, decided to pursue a solo singing career.
Over the last several years, she's achieved much success as a solo artist-performing with Simply Red, singing the National
Anthem at the San Diego Olympics, as well as several San Diego Padres' games, and made several television appearances on E!'s
"Style VIP" and Oxygen Channel's "Your Big Break."
Anisha recorded with several veteran producers: Vince Herbert, who produced JoJo, an artist that went platinum in 2004;
Full Force, who in the past produced Britney Spears; and Cinco from G7, one of the members of Ghetto Concept, a famous rap
group based out of Canada.
Growing up with a successful father, Anisha says of Dad Tony Gwynn, taught her much about going for her dreams.
"I've learned a lifetime's worth from my father," she says. "From how to talk to the media,
to staying focused and keeping your eye on the prize. He kept a really humble spirit about him throughout his 20-year career,
and that is just something I really admire about him. Also knowing that you're not perfect and it's ok if you have flaws,
just knowing that you're at your best is enough."
At press time, Base Hit Records had orders from Sam Goody and FYE for more than 20,000 units of Anisha Nicole's album,
"19."
Keys to Anisha Nicole's growing success: major label level quality production and presentation on both the singles and
the album; a willingness to perform gratis in support of air play at radio; a polished show that includes dancers and often
her own soundman and stylists; and a team that works together to support her at radio, retail and promotions.
For more information, go to www.AnishaNicole.com.
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