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Tour:
•Backstreet Boys’ Never Gone Tour
oOpening Act
o11 Dates as Opening Act on Western U.S. To...Tour:
•Backstreet Boys’ Never Gone Tour
oOpening Act
o11 Dates as Opening Act on Western U.S. Tour Dates
oSold over 8000 Copies of self-titled album through independent distribution during 11 date span
oOctober 25th- November 22nd: Netherlands, Germany, Belgium
Upcoming Tours:
•South Africa: April 2007
•Russia : opening for Busta Rhymes May 2007
•Japan: July 2007
Retail:
•Bakers Shoes Promotion
o50,000 Promotional Sampler CDs to be given out in Bakers (200+ U.S. nationwide) retail stores beginning in October 2005 solely featuring Seminole County’s music
o www.bakersshoes.com to feature Seminole County on front page
•Hot Topic Retail, Inc.
oPicked up album for distribution in stores within 150 mile radius of Orlando, FL
Television:
oExtra! Discovers “Seminole County”
oFilmed during Backstreet Boys Tour
oAiring October, 2005 to present
oU.S. national syndicated show airing on network TV
oOrbit Satelite Networks MUSIC NOW (37 countries see site for listings)
oFeatured Channel 13 News Orlando 3 times
oSwept TV, Miami Cable Channel 57 (featured artist/s)
oBuzz TV
oCanadian Video
*list upon requests, too many to list
Web:
oYahoo! Music
oVarious songs added to LaunchCast playlist
oFuture Promotions are in development
•CDBaby.com Feature Artist
oFeatured on Front Page in August, 2005
oThe web’s largest online retailer of independent music
oUp for consideration for CDBaby Top Seller’s Compilation Album
•www.seminolecountyonline.com
•www.myspace.com/seminolecounty
•Wazee.org
oRadio Wazee has Seminole County in full rotation
Track 5 “Myself” is #19 in their Top 100
Track 6 “Failed” is also currently their Top 100
•Featured on various sites such as:
owww.kingsofar.com
August 2005
owww.entertainment.inuk.com
August 2005
Print:
***all print can be viewed on the site: www.seminolecountyonline.com***
•Featured in Success Magazine
•Orlando Sentinel
•San Francisco Bee (3 times)
•Sanford Herald (2 times)
•Winter Springs Post Gazette (feature story)
•Roanoke News
•Selma Gazette
•News and Observer Raleigh, NC
•Lake Mary News
•Hawaiian Recorder
•Island News (2 times)
•Gritz Magazine, South Carolina: feature: November 2006
•Music Connection Magazine
oOctober, 2005 Issue
oAlbum Reviewed in Demo Section
oHits News Stand on September 9, 2005
Appearances:
•Support of returning troops with John Legend May 6, 2006
•Orange Bowl Beach Bash open for Ciara and Ruben Studdard January 2nd, 2006
•Citrus Bowl Nationally syndicated National Anthem
Listen: www.seminolecountyonline.com (news page)
•Orlando for Hurricane Katrina Special guests of Channel 13 News October
•CBGB’s NYC , September 23rd
Collaborations:
•“It’s All About the Children” members: Ronnie Wood (Stones) Kenney Jones (The Who)Rick Wills (Foreigner) Gary Grainger (Rod Stewart) Robert Hart (Badfinger)
•Just Don’t Say A Word: Russian Pianist Oksana
(listen to song: www.seminolecountyonline.com )
Radio:
•NC State University : featured artist with all other majors: 7 month run top 25 as high as #3
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•WKNC 88.1
•University of Maryland: Terp Radio
•University of Texas: Longhorn Radio
•Virginia Tech University WUVT 90.7 FM
•XM Radio Networks
•Stradsradio FM –Breda (copy of radio shows can be provided upon request)
•Radio Flakkee FM
•Radio Dalux FM (album/artist of the month)
•CapeTown Radio (top 10 for 6 weeks)
**List upon request: Over 156 internet radio stations to list
www.rapwithjj.com
HIGHLIGHTS
oTour 2002 and 2003: QSP School Tour: Pennsylvania, Ohio, W Va
owww.africamix.com toured with bands on National Tour
oBoys & Girls Clubs: 7 fanclub listings Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro,Charleston SC, San Francisco, Sanford
oPaul Newman’s Boggy Creek Children’s Camp for the Terminally Ill
www.rapwithjj.com go to letter from Boggy Creek
oPrivate tour of USS Okane
To site and check out the worldwide interview in Navy News
oProbowl Hawaii 2002: performed at NFL Experience
oBlockbuster Teen Festival
oPeople Choice Award FLORIDA
BRONZE AWARD: Fla Motion Picture and Television
oPerformer at Democratic Rally in Washington DC 2003
oPerformed with Don Ho (2 songs live Hawaii 2002)
oFlorida Grammy Event: picked top 6 out of 200 finalists
oEmerald Bowl: 2006 sang National Anthem and performed halftime show
oNational Anthem NHL and AHL
**** To see news clips, print and awards please review the site****
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Comprising of female singer/rapper Jj and guitarist/pure sound vocalist Byron J, Seminole County...
Comprising of female singer/rapper Jj and guitarist/pure sound vocalist Byron J, Seminole County formed 4 years ago in a central Florida county where the band gets its name. The duo sound remarkably like Linkin Park crossed with Evanescence with a hint of Garbage's Shirley Manson attitude. The mixture works well on their 10-track self titled album, with Jj spurting out her vocals in clipped tones over guitar riffs during the verses, then reverting to Linkin Park styled harmonies during the evitable choruses. Highly commercialized and geared towards fans of Linkin Park and Evanescence without the strong gothic tendencies, this young act are certainly a very modern and "right now" sort of band. The rap influenced groove of 'Let 'Em Know' will appeal to hip-hop fans with slight electronic tinges heightening up the sound density. The short named Jj (with emphasis on lower cased second "j") has a specific vocal style and uses it without diversifying her range or tone too much. For the listeners third track 'Playin' Me' has Jj attempting straight forward singing which turns out lovely and not used enough. Byron J duets on the song and his commanding voice works well as does all his vocal contributions across the whole album. Seminole County have found a style that suits them and stick with it, though added piano touches enliven the song, showing stronger Evanescence comparisons. 'Better Than Me' continues the tight formula guitar chords and vocals dominant in the mix. Other instruments aren't so clearly defined, instead focusing on the duo trading off some assessable vocal harmonies. 'Life In Me' introduces acoustic guitar, offering some lightness - it's a good move as it offers some diversity to the pattern of similar sounding songs. One of the album's highlights, 'Life In Me' approaches ballad status and stays sincere. American radio will find difficulty distinguishing between pop, rock and hip-hop influences,thus they bring their rare talent abroad where it will be appreciated and welcome. Music quality stays consistent throughout, no track weaker than the other. Probably the most quintessential track is 'Let 'Em Know' with its hip-hop beat and Jj's head-strong female attitude coming through. Watch out Missy and Lil Kim, you have a competitor in the midst. The most impressive in dynamics and showcasing the duo's best attributes is 'Playin' Me' as it strays from the clipped rap vocals into pure melodic singing with professionalism. Overall, it's a promising release from a young band with potential to develop away from their obvious influences into something more unique and musically developed. The music production is highly polished and sounds great on loud speakers.
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Idol underground
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Congratulations Seminole County!
Listeners on American Idol Underground have rated your song amon...Congratulations Seminole County!
Listeners on American Idol Underground have rated your song among the top 50 tracks in the Pop genre during the previous week.
Top artist in requests March 15.2006-November 15,2006
See your place on the charts by clicking here.
See you on the site,
The American Idol Underground Team
Get Your Music Heard!
www.idolunderground.com
Title Song Current Standing
Big Push - Pop
Playing Me
20 out of 588
March Top Rated Song - Rock
Pieces
20 out of 3163
May Top Rated Song - Pop
Playing Me
38 out of 1835
Pop Competition
Playing Me
165 out of 1597
Rock Competition
Pieces
222 out of 3406
March Top Rated Song - Pop
Playing Me
367 out of 1490
Big Push - Rock
Pieces
379 out of 906
Big Push - Rock
Simple Dark
445 out of 906
Rock Competition
Simple Dark
592 out of 3406
March Top Rated Song - Rock
Simple Dark
618 out of 3163
Big Push - Rock
Life N Me
721 out of 906
May Top Rated Song - Rock
Pieces
2159 out of 3866
May Top Rated Song - Rock
Simple Dark
2332 out of 3866
March Top Rated Song - Rock
Life N Me
2349 out of 3163
Rock Competition
Life N Me
2632 out of 3406
May Top Rated Song - Rock
Life N Me
2996 out of 3866
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Reviewer: Ezie
It totally rocks my world every time I listen to it. It sounds amazing, will love it...Reviewer: Ezie
It totally rocks my world every time I listen to it. It sounds amazing, will love it!
Reviewer: amanda
All I can say is OFF THE HOOK!!! I can not get enough of it! Defintely looking forward to an upcoming album!
Awesome CD!
Reviewer: Kris
I dont know why Seminole County isn't large on the scene yet, but they should be. They are a mix of Evanescence, Linkin Park, infused with this amazing hip hop vibe that makes me stop and say "Thank you, SC! You rock my world."
hot new sound
Reviewer: devan
I am surprised at the reason these guys are not everywhere. She is beautiful and the group is awesome. The favorite is Playing me because it starts out interesting but drops the hook that pulls you into the song. I like all songs on this CD and I am so glad I got this CD. How can we meet this group? Where are they performing and why are they not available. Very hard to find unless you google them. They are next hot group and will be huge because they rock
Brilliant!
Reviewer: JF
Loving it. Discovered SC on Radio Wazzee on Mac streaming radio. Difficult CD to find, thanks CD baby. Been listening to it since i've received it. This is very well put together album and I look forward to hear more of their next work. Sweeeet!
This is original music and talent at its best!Reviewer: Stan Werlitz of: BackStage Music Publications (click for website)
This album is well produced. The lyrical content and melody lines are original and fresh. The talent speaks for itself.
Amazing!
Reviewer: Kimberly
Iabsolutely LOVED this cd! it is totally amzing! JJ's rap and BO's Raspy rock voice blend amazingly together! the songs are so sincere and deep! i loved it!!
Damn. This is good. Can you say next big thing?
Reviewer: KingTigity@aol.com
Man. This is some good stuff. I'm actually not a huge fan of modern rock, I usually prefer old school stuff like Guns N' Roses...but I just can't help but love this CD. JJ has a beautiful voice, and she can flo with the best of them. Byron provides great backround vocals and strums very catchy guitar riffs. Like I said, Seminole County is going to be the next big thing...and this CD most definatly proves it.
Awesome, Amazing!!
Reviewer: Shannon
I love this cd, I cannot put it down whatsoever! The song's are so catchy and it fits me so well! I love the music! I'll def be getting other's to listen and buy! :) SC is a amazing awesome band out there! Saw them twice so far! :)
You need to get this!
Reviewer: Chelsea Anderson
I saw these guys open for Backstreet Boys and although the crowd was not hyped up at the time, the cd was sold out. Which is why I bought it from cdbaby. I was surprised at how cheap the cd was for such awesome quality. I would recommend this cd to anyone and I already have to all of my friends. My favorite song is #7
Awesome CD!!!!
Reviewer: Danielle
i first saw seminole county at the backstreet boys concert and i was hooked. that night i got home and ordered the cd. it is probably my favorite cd. i love the lyrics and the sound is theirs alone.
It is awesome music
Reviewer: Harmony
I first heard the music at the Backstreet boy concert in Marysville you guys were awesome love the music, keep up the good work.
Reviewer: Meygin Farrand
You guys absoluty kick ass, I've bumped this cd almost every day on my way to work and it puts me in a great mood for the day. It's a little softer than most of the stuff I usually listen to but it's fresh and can hold it's own. Keep it up I'd love to hear more from you, it's awesome that a white punk girl can rap as well as you do. Thanks much keep it rockin
wow...
Reviewer: diana
wow...this cd is really cool. i was listening to their songs when i was at the backstreet boys concert in irvine and i just thought that i would have to buy their cd. it's really great. the description that the music is evanescence meets linkin park is pretty true. jj is alot like eminem. she has the same eye catching quality. i really like her rapping and i'm not a rap person. go seminole county!
Seminole County next big thing in Music BIZ !!!!
Reviewer: Jeff
WOW, i just heard these guys for the first time last night in Irvine when they opened up for the Backstreet Boys. From the second they stepped on stage i was feeling the beat. This classy style of hip hop, rock, alternative come together to make form what will be soon the billboards newest #1
This CD is so totally rockingly awesome!!
Reviewer: Sarah
I bought this CD after the Backstreet Boys concert I attended because your music was totally awesome and got me up on my feet and it got me into it right away! The CD is awesome!
Rock on!!
Reviewer: Chrissy
This music makes me want to get up and shake something! Finally some kick ass music straight out of my home state!
Freshest thing to come out of Florida Reviewer: Adam
Seminole County is a new and refeshing approach to the rap/hip hop genre. You get the smooth tone of Jj's voice as well as her unique rapping style, backed up by the great flare of Byron's to give a complete new sound!
Fresh, Hip, and Off The Chain!
Reviewer: Lisa
What a sound! Seminole County has broken the generation barier with a fresh sound all its own. From the lyrics that speak volumes to ALL generations to the music itself, this CD truly does rock! Pieces is my favorite but I consistently playback Failed and Plain Me as well. Oh, Heck - just by the dang thing! I promise you won't regret it. Really.
Refreshing to hear Rap music you can understand!Reviewer: Joy
This will be the first Rap CD that I will purchase. Pieces is a great song and I hope it is their first release.
Awesome! Hot New Music Has Arrived!Reviewer: David
Pieces and The Only Thing are completely off the chart!
Refreshing, captivating and hard hitting. Great musical and lyrical depth.Reviewer: Bert
I love this sound. By track four I was totally captured. I found myself leaning forward in my seat not wanting to miss a lyric or note. Listening to the CD took me through a whole range of emotions. I felt desperate, sad, elated and free from one track to another. It was great. The combina tion of hip hop and rock is genius. The sound of the future is now and that sound is Seminole County.
Awesome CD
Reviewer: Carson
This is what the music industry needed, something different and refreshing for the hip hop/rock generations.
Reviewer: CD Baby
Describing themselves as "Evanescence meets Linkin Park," Seminole County is one of the most convincing, dedicated and full-out female hard rock bands to come through CD Baby in months. Mixing up hip hop/rap delivery with giagantic, guitar-crusted hooks and even dipping a toe in metal, this gang is serious about their hard-hitting tracks. They manage to bring multiple elements and landscapes to their songs that take them beyond the realm of the typical. You might compare it to the phrase that 'most of us only use 10% of our brain power'- so that would make Seminole County one of those rare groups that uses twice the rocking brain power as most- that extra something that makes this album stand out above the crowd.
Damn. This is good. Can you say next big thing?
Reviewer: KingTigity@aol.com
Man. This is some good stuff. I'm actually not a huge fan of modern rock, I usually prefer old school stuff like Guns N' Roses...but I just can't help but love this CD. JJ has a beautiful voice, and she can flo with the best of them. Byron provides great backround vocals and strums very catchy guitar riffs. Like I said, Seminole County is going to be the next big thing...and this CD most definatly proves it.
Awesome, Amazing!!
Reviewer: Shannon
I love this cd, I cannot put it down whatsoever! The song's are so catchy and it fits me so well! I love the music! I'll def be getting other's to listen and buy! :) SC is a amazing awesome band out there! Saw them twice so far! :)
You need to get this!
Reviewer: Chelsea Anderson
I saw these guys open for Backstreet Boys and although the crowd was not hyped up at the time, the cd was sold out. Which is why I bought it from cdbaby. I was surprised at how cheap the cd was for such awesome quality. I would recommend this cd to anyone and I already have to all of my friends. My favorite song is #7
Awesome CD!!!!
Reviewer: Danielle
i first saw seminole county at the backstreet boys concert and i was hooked. that night i got home and ordered the cd. it is probably my favorite cd. i love the lyrics and the sound is theirs alone.
It is awesome music
Reviewer: Harmony
I first heard the music at the Backstreet boy concert in Marysville you guys were awesome love the music, keep up the good work.
Reviewer: Meygin Farrand
You guys absoluty kick ass, I've bumped this cd almost every day on my way to work and it puts me in a great mood for the day. It's a little softer than most of the stuff I usually listen to but it's fresh and can hold it's own. Keep it up I'd love to hear more from you, it's awesome that a white punk girl can rap as well as you do. Thanks much keep it rockin
wow...
Reviewer: diana
wow...this cd is really cool. i was listening to their songs when i was at the backstreet boys concert in irvine and i just thought that i would have to buy their cd. it's really great. the description that the music is evanescence meets linkin park is pretty true. jj is alot like eminem. she has the same eye catching quality. i really like her rapping and i'm not a rap person. go seminole county!
Seminole County next big thing in Music BIZ !!!!
Reviewer: Jeff
WOW, i just heard these guys for the first time last night in Irvine when they opened up for the Backstreet Boys. From the second they stepped on stage i was feeling the beat. This classy style of hip hop, rock, alternative come together to make form what will be soon the billboards newest #1
This CD is so totally rockingly awesome!!
Reviewer: Sarah
I bought this CD after the Backstreet Boys concert I attended because your music was totally awesome and got me up on my feet and it got me into it right away! The CD is awesome!
Rock on!!
Reviewer: Chrissy
This music makes me want to get up and shake something! Finally some kick ass music straight out of my home state!
Freshest thing to come out of Florida
Reviewer: Adam
Seminole County is a new and refeshing approach to the rap/hip hop genre. You get the smooth tone of Jj's voice as well as her unique rapping style, backed up by the great flare of Byron's to give a complete new sound!
Fresh, Hip, and Off The Chain!
Reviewer: Lisa
What a sound! Seminole County has broken the generation barier with a fresh sound all its own. From the lyrics that speak volumes to ALL generations to the music itself, this CD truly does rock! Pieces is my favorite but I consistently playback Failed and Plain Me as well. Oh, Heck - just by the dang thing! I promise you won't regret it. Really.
Awesome! Hot New Music Has Arrived!
Reviewer: David
Pieces and The Only Thing are completely off the chart!
Refreshing to hear Rap music you can understand!
Reviewer: Joy
This will be the first Rap CD that I will purchase. Pieces is a great song and I hope it is their first release.
Refreshing, captivating and hard hitting. Great musical and lyrical depth.
Reviewer: Bert
I love this sound. By track four I was totally captured. I found myself leaning forward in my seat not wanting to miss a lyric or note. Listening to the CD took me through a whole range of emotions. I felt desperate, sad, elated and free from one track to another. It was great. The combina tion of hip hop and rock is genius. The sound of the future is now and that sound is Seminole County.
Awesome CD
Reviewer: Carson
This is what the music industry needed, something different and refreshing for the hip hop/rock generations.
Reviewer: CD Baby
Describing themselves as "Evanescence meets Linkin Park," Seminole County is one of the most convincing, dedicated and full-out female hard rock bands to come through CD Baby in months. Mixing up hip hop/rap delivery with giagantic, guitar-crusted hooks and even dipping a toe in metal, this gang is serious about their hard-hitting tracks. They manage to bring multiple elements and landscapes to their songs that take them beyond the realm of the typical. You might compare it to the phrase that 'most of us only use 10% of our brain power'- so that would make Seminole County one of those rare groups that uses twice the rocking brain power as most- that extra something that makes this album stand out above the crowd.
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Grammy finalists
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Chapter news:
2006 Florida GRAMMY Showcase Finalists Announced
November 29, 2006
Studio A, Miami ...Chapter news:
2006 Florida GRAMMY Showcase Finalists Announced
November 29, 2006
Studio A, Miami
The Florida Chapter and the 2006 Florida GRAMMY Showcase screening committee thank all of the artists who entered this year's Florida GRAMMY Showcase and congratulate the finalists and semifinalists listed below. The showcase will be presented Nov. 29 at Studio A in downtown Miami as the six finalists perform live in front of a music industry audience and compete for valuable artist development packages. Order your tickets in advance by calling 305.672.4060 or e-mail florida@grammy.com. Recording Academy members can attend for $5, and tickets for non-members are $10.
Finalists appearing on Nov. 29:
Atomic Tangerine, Orlando, Fla.
Fallz, Miami
Anna Palmerola, Coral Gables, Fla.
Seminole County, Sanford, Fla.
Cori Yarckin, Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Jesse Young, Coconut Creek, Fla.
Semifinalists:
ARDNAXELA, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Beddy Ford, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
BETTIS, Coral Springs, Fla.
Alexx Calise, Boca Raton, Fla.
Egypt, Davie, Fla.
GIEL, Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Jacob Groten, Sunrise, Fla.
Hypnotik, Miami
Karina Iglesias, Miami Springs, Fla.
Kika, Miami
Lize, Aventura, Fla.
Locos Por Juana, Miami
Ryan Stone Music, Miami
Carissa Schroeder, Hollywood, Fla.
Keron Sealey, Miami
Shak Nasti, Orlando, Fla.
Soniko, El Portal, Fla.
StephyT., Miami
The Strings, Coral Gables, Fla.
van*gloria, Miami
Weszt, Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Yoni, Plantation, Fla.
