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"MusicNation Finalist"

EFF ANTHONY (unsigned) -- (Story from CMJ) -- Bronx band Eff Anthony has been voted the first winner of Music Nation's weekly online video music competition (at www.musicnation.com). Chosen from hundreds of submissions in the pop category, Eff Anthony and their winning video, "Fantasy," will now advance to the Music Nation quarterfinals April 23, where they will go head-to-head with other weekly winners. The competition will crown three ultimate victors, one each in the genres of pop, rock and urban, all of whom will receive a recording contract with Epic Records. Thus far, Music Nation has received more than 1,000 submissions within the three genres. An artist like this could do well on a label like Epic -- sink some money into a Top 40 radio marketing campaign, etc. Hopefully solid management is in place to ensure that serious viral online marketing is also pushed. - Talent Filter


"MusicNation Nation's Choice Winner"

Eff Anthony — “Fantasy” – People’s Choice *
http://pop.musicnation.com/v44a <http://pop.musicnation.com/v44a>

Giant cockroaches? Check. Girl trouble? Check. Reference to Kafka’s Metamorphosis? Perhaps. Eff Anthony’s “Fantasy” is a charming visual ode to cockroach love, lost and found. Anthony, 25, is from the Bronx, NY and was also a finalist in the Verizon Wireless and MySpace “Calling All Bands” contest.
- Absolutepunk.net


"Nation's Choice 1st Week Winner"

Eff Anthony Wins Week One Of Music Nation Competition
2007-02-07 10:17:35.790,
Story by: Taylor Mason
Bronx band Eff Anthony has been voted the first winner of Music Nation's weekly online video music competition (at www.musicnation.com). Chosen from hundreds of submissions in the pop category, Eff Anthony and their winning video, "Fantasy," will now advance to the Music Nation quarterfinals April 23, where they will go head-to-head with other weekly winners. The competition will crown three ultimate victors, one each in the genres of pop, rock and urban, all of whom will receive a recording contract with Epic Records. Thus far, Music Nation has received more than 1,000 submissions within the three genres.

Eff Anthony's winning video, "Fantasy:"
www.pop.musicnation.com/v44a - CMJ


"Bronx Resident Franco Anthony in the Running to Be the First to Launch Their Career on V CAST Music"

BRONX, N.Y., March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Solo artist Franco Anthony, of the
Bronx, is one step closer to having the opportunity of a lifetime -- the
chance to be the first unsigned recording artist to launch his career on a
wireless phone. Franco Anthony was selected by Verizon Wireless and MySpace
as one of the 15 semi-finalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest from more
than 4,000 bands that entered from across music genres. The lucky winning
band will have the opportunity to have their song, music video, ring tone and
ring back tone released on Verizon Wireless -- the nation's leading wireless
provider with 51.3 million customers.
From March 13 through March 22, the MySpace community of friends and fans
can listen to Franco Anthony and all the semifinalists and vote online for
their favorite band at http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands. The top five
entries to receive the most votes will become finalists; Verizon Wireless and
MySpace will select the winner from the finalists and the winner will be
announced on MySpace on March 29.
Verizon Wireless will release the "Calling All Bands" winner's song on V
CAST Music -- marking the first time an unsigned band will release its first
single on a wireless phone. The winner will also work with Verizon Wireless
to produce a music video that will be released on V CAST, plus a ring tone and
ring back tone of the winning song that will be available for purchase by
Verizon Wireless customers. MySpace, with more than one million registered
bands, helps Verizon Wireless bring authentic bands to the mobile world,
further extending the music experience on customers' communication devices
they use most every day -- their wireless phones.
Franco Anthony, a singer, songwriter and producer, started playing drums
when he was eight years old and performing in local bands and writing his own
music in junior high. He is a self-taught musician who plays every instrument
on each of his songs and has a deep appreciation for a wide variety of music,
including soul, rock, R&B and hip-hop. He has produced four tracks for R&B
singer Mark McLaughlin and recently opened for John Legend at a Hot 97
sponsored production. He performs throughout New York City and his music can
be heard at http://www.myspace.com/effanthony - PRNewswire


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Still working on that hot first release.

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Bio

THE EFF ANTHONY PROJECT

Have you been suffering a music malaise lately? Can't find anything on radio to give you that audio fix you need? Then allow us to introduce Bronx native, Eff Anthony - a soul-singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose pure talent will absolutely knock your socks off. To give you a small idea of Anthony's highly-evolved sound, take the authentic musicality of John Mayer, mix
in the seasoned silky-smooth vocals of John
legend, throw in a scoop of Craig David's slick, limelight-ready persona, and you'll begin to
understand the flavor Eff Anthony brings to the table.

The 26yr-old Franco Anthony has been a musical prodigy from the very beginning. After receiving a drum kit from his parents at the age of eight, the youngster proceeded to maneuver the sticks with the ease of a professional percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school, he'd already fronted several bands and taught himself how to play both rhythm guitar and bass. Next for him was an internship at BlackHouse studios in Jacksonville, Florida where he got his hands wet producing hip-hop/R&B tracks, and honing his songwriting skills. The studio's owner, James Bailey, an A&R for Warner Records, quickly noticed his intern's talent and urged him to step from the background, and put the spotlight on himself as a songwriter and performer.

With a fresh focus on his career, Anthony moved back to NYC in 2000 to shop his beats and pursue new musical directions. He ended up encountering another skilled musician named J.U.S. who had already garnered some buzz from appearing on the first season of Diddy's "Making the Band".? A friendship quickly blossomed, and Anthony became a regular member and designated drummer for J.U.S.'s new band, The J.U.S. Evolution.?

The Transformation:

The first major break in Anthony's grind came in early 2006 via the massive, nationwide "Calling all Bands"? contest for unsigned artists sponsored by Verizon Wireless and Myspace. From a pool of almost 5,000 entrants, Anthony was chosen as one of the 15 finalists. Even though he didn't win the ultimate prize, this milestone earned him several write-ups, and opened the ears of some influential industry people. One interested observer was an accomplished producer named Rachid Wehbi with several top-ten hits in the bag for mega-artists like Nelly Furtado, Leann Rimes, and Deborah Cox. Rachid was in NYC working with an upcoming female artist, and as destiny would have it, their paths crossed, and he was immediately drawn in by Anthony's undeniable appeal. The Juno award winning Rachid signed on as the emerging artist's producer, and with the proven trackmaster in tow, the evolution from Franco Anthony to the "Eff Anthony Project"? was complete.

With Rachid Wehbi's input, Eff Anthony's sound has evolved into a beautiful, organic blend of soul and R&B that appeals to both mainstream listeners and discerning critics alike. The current EP, Life is a Song,? is pure quality, and features the lead track, Fantasy, a crisp scorcher that flows effortlessly with sweeping strings, precise chord changes, and Anthony's signature, pitch-perfect delivery. The EP
is rounded out by two other stellar songs: Never Trusted U,? a mid-tempo, multi-textured cut that soars on account of its exceptional arrangement, candid lyricism, and live instrumentation. And lastly,
there's, Reason, a slow joint for the ladies which proves Anthony can belt out a ballad with the best crooners out there. If there was ever a radio-ready demo, this is unquestionably it.

The Next Chapter:

To date, Eff Anthony has received publicity from several local NYC newspapers and television channels, and even opened up for John Legend at a Hot97 radio showcase. He's pretty much an internet celeb with several charted and much-discussed clips on Youtube.com. Currently, you can catch him playing live venues all over NYC, and he's presently in talks to open for a major artist on a nationwide, multi-city tour. "The ink isn't dry on that yet,"? Eff Anthony states, "but when the news comes out, it's definitely going to be a great look for me."?

With a sound this refined and talent this polished, it's just a matter of time before the Eff Anthony Project bubbles to the very top. Do
yourself a favor and recognize the next movement in authentic pop and soul.

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