Empire ISIS

Artist Information

Biography

Host of the Quebec/Canada largest music network "Musique Plus" for the show "Gangstress"

Empire ISIS Awards (11 nominations 2008):
1. Nominated at the Reggae Awards "Best new Entertainer"
2. Winner at the Toronto Exclusive "Best new artist", "Best new single" & "Best new female artist"
3. Winner at the Sounds of Blackness 1. "Best world music artist of the year", "English revelation of the year" & "Best english single of the year"
4. Winner at the Toronto Independent Music Awards for BEST OUT OF PROVINCE ARTIST.
5. Winner at the Underground Music Awards in New York City, for BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
6. Nominated in Quebec at the GAMIQ for BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
7. Nominated for BEST POP ARTIST at the Hollywood Music Awards

Empire ISIS on the following TV Shows (8 major placements for 2008):
The Hills
(MTV Primetime) 10:00 MTV
eps 405 "Get up on it"
eps 407 "False Friend"
eps 413 "Participate"

Welcome to the Captain
(CBS Primetime) 8:30PM Paramount

Notes from the Underbelly
(ABC Primetime) 9:30 PM Warner Brother

Robson Arms
(CTV Primetime) 9:30 PM Canadian Television

Burn Notice www.usanetwork.com/series/burnnotice/ USA Networks

Coors Light Beer Commercial

Contests won:
Doritos crash the Superbowl 2007
Mytune.com Artist of the year 2007
100% Music Songwriting Contest

Empire ISIS bio:
Nominated 11 times in 2008 for awards such as BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST & BEST NEW POP ARTIST, this North-African beauty defies all preconceived ideas of your typical Urban artist. Empire ISIS aka Empress Gangstress brings a new meaning to word "World Music" by breaking down the musical barriers and fusing Hiphop, Reggae into a pop format on her second LP "Brand New Style". ISIS has stayed true to her roots and movement while gaining international recognition on her DIY approach.

"Brand New Style", was recorded between Montreal, New York, Tel Aviv and Kingston. The album was recorded by industry super producers Prayon, (Beyonce, G-Unit, Sean Paul) and Overstand (Damien Marley, Sizzla) at studio such as Tuff Gong, Penthouse, & King Of Kings. ISIS has painstakingly developed her sound and image while writing and maintaining ownership of all her songs under her brothers record label Monumental Records distributed by DEP/Universal Music Group. Empire ISIS songs have been featured on 8 different shows this year. Hits such as "Don't Go Home" or "Participate" can be heard on ABC, CBS, CTV, and on MTV's number 1 show "The Hills". Also winning major contests such as "Mytune Artist of the Year", and "100% Music Songwriting Contest". ISIS brings a militant, passionate, and high energy type of Urban music which can be appreciated by all. From her unique look to her blazing lyrics, ISIS is a true provocateur challenging peoples perceptions, stereotypes and common modes of thinking.

Instrumentation

BAND MEMBERS
1. ISIS (Vocals) |

2. Matt Maillet (Bass) |

3. Alex Grousset (Drums) |

4. Bassil Silim-Jones (Turn Tables) |

Discography

Empire ISIS - Sound the Trumpets (release date August 27th 2007)

Empire ISIS - Brand New Style (release date January 20th 2009)

Empire ISIS on the following TV Shows (8 major placements for 2008):
The Hills
(MTV Primetime) 10:00 MTV
eps 405 "Get up on it"
eps 407 "False Friend"
eps 413 "Participate"

Welcome to the Captain
(CBS Primetime) 8:30PM Paramount

Notes from the Underbelly
(ABC Primetime) 9:30 PM Warner Brother

Robson Arms
(CTV Primetime) 9:30 PM Canadian Television

Burn Notice www.usanetwork.com/series/burnnotice/ USA Networks

Coors Light Beer Commercial

Sound The Trumpets” Top 10 Urban & World Charts
CJLO,CFBX,CSCR,CILU,CKUT,CISM, CHRY,

Charted at number 20 on the top 50 Canadian Record pool for 8 weeks

Charted number 2 in New York City Record pool for 5 weeks S.U.R.E

Charted in top 40 of the top record pool in Europe for 5 weeks

88% approval rating on Digiwaxx

Music video featured on MTV2 & MTV Overdrive

Sound the Trumpets features two Reggae superstars Sizzla & Turbulence

Official Website

http://www.myspace.com/empireisis

Audio

• Don't Go Home
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• Participate
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• Get up on it
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• Four in the Morning
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• False Friend
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• Brand Nu Style
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• Won't Surrender
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• Can't keep my eyes off you
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Lyrics

• Don't Go Home
• Particpate
• Get up on it
• Won't Surrender
• False Friend
• Brand Nu Style

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• MTV SPOTLIGHT ON EMPIRE ISIS
  

  MTV Overdrive and MTV on Demand are giving Empire ISIS their "one to watch" for 2006.

• CTV Canada [+ Show ]
  

  Empire ISIS is called Canada's next Breakout Artist, by CTV's eTalks. Canada's most watched show on ...Empire ISIS is called Canada's next Breakout Artist, by CTV's eTalks. Canada's most watched show on entertainment.

• Empire ISIS on Reggae Uncensored [+ Show ]
  

  Reggae Uncensored (Reggae U) gives you an inside look into what's really going on in the world of re...Reggae Uncensored (Reggae U) gives you an inside look into what's really going on in the world of reggae music & its culture. Reggae U takes you on the road, backstage, behind closed doors and outside the eye of the mainstream media to bring you a unique look at Reggae. This first installment features today's biggest & most prolific reggae stars from Sizzla Kalonji, Damian (Jr. Gong) Marley, Sean Paul, and Beenie Man, to new rising stars like Mavado, Ding Don, Aidonia, Macka Diamond, Empire ISIS and numerous others.

• VIBE MAGAZINE SPOTLIGHT ON EMPIRE ISIS
  

  Vibe magazine interview and showcases Empire ISIS new music video "GET UP ON IT"

• BET Jazz
  

  "ISIS is a breath of fresh air!"

• Mix Master Mike comments on Empire ISIS [+ Show ]
  

  Mix Master Mike from the Beastie Boys calls Empire ISIS's new single "get up on it" to be a "certifi...Mix Master Mike from the Beastie Boys calls Empire ISIS's new single "get up on it" to be a "certified club hit".

• Empire ISIS review by Foley Entertainment Group [+ Show ]
  

  Foley and/or his clients, have contributed to projects involving the following major record companie...Foley and/or his clients, have contributed to projects involving the following major record companies, in various capacities, during their respective careers: Atlantic, Columbia, A&M, Epic, Arista, CBS, Universal, MCA, EMI, RCA, Sony, Lava, Interscope, Hollywood, Polygram, Elektra, Capitol, Chrysalis, Mercury, Polydor, Geffen, Warner Bros., Island/Def Jam, Windham Hill, Drive-Thru, Tommy Boy, TVT, Epitaph, Loud, Victory, Verve & Narada Jazz among many others.
  
  Clients have earned nearly 40 Gold & Platinum Records & three GRAMMY® Awards for their overall career accomplishments. Foley is a frequent contributor to music related features on MTV, VH1, Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, Time Warner & Comcast and to numerous magazines and publications including Forbes, Variety, The New York Times, C.M.J., Inside Connection, Fast Forward & Millimeter.
  
  RATING SCALE
  "1" Indicates the Lowest Score
  "5" Indicates The Highest Score
  
  Recording Quality/Production: 4.5
  
  Lead Vocals: 5
  
  Musicianship: 4.5
  
  Lyric Writing: 4.5
  
  Music Composing: 4
  
  Melodies: 5
  
  Song Arrangement: 4 to 4.5
  
  
  Thanks for submitting the material for the evaluation.
  
  I enjoyed listening to the songs. I can see why this project is being so well received. The songs are great.
  I was very impressed with this project!

Setlist

Typical sets are between 45 minutes to one hour 15. It usually ranges from 8 to 13 songs.

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