Sanjaya

Former American Idol finalist Sanjaya Malakar drops his new single "Tempted" from his upcoming full length album Life ~ Love ~ Music. Sanjaya's version is an R&B cover of the 1981 original pop song performed by Squeeze, and is produced by Larry Russell, former Billy Joel bass player and current New York City music producer at Muzikjakit Productions. "Tempted" will be available for purchase through iTunes and www.SanjayaMalakar.com on Tuesday, May 24, and through Amazon and most online retailers after June 1.

Sanjaya will be releasing more music this summer along with live tour dates as he headlines The State of Independence Tour - along with Portland Oregon band Brave Chandeliers and special guests. The tour kicks off July 3 in Tacoma, Washington.

Sanjaya Malakar was first introduced to America in 2006 as a top 7 Finalist on Season 6 of American Idol. At the age of 16, Sanjaya performed at the open auditions for the show in Seattle. He was one of few chosen to advance from open auditions to "Hollywood Week". Sanjaya performed well during Hollywood Week, impressing Idol Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Sanjaya was selected to the Top 24 and continued on American Idol, ultimately finishing seventh overall. Along the way, Sanjaya's electric personality, memorable hairstyles and amazing performances propelled him into national and international fame as perhaps the most iconic Idol contestant of all time.

Currently, Sanjaya is busy writing and recording his own original music for his debut album Life~Love~Music set to release later this year. He is excited to share his music while he continues to develop his career as an artist and entertainer in his own unique style.

For more information on Sanjaya Malakar, visit www.SanjayaMalakar.com.



Read more: http://tunes.broadwayworld.com/article/Sanjaya-Malakar-Releases-Tempted-20110523#ixzz1OlfIIaYt - BroadwayWorld.com

Sanjaya Malakar, an attention-grabbing contestant from Season 6 of ‘American Idol‘ has reared his head again. He was famous for that mess of wild, dark brown hair, remember? His new single is a cover of Squeeze’s ‘Tempted,’ an ’80s song which had a pop culture resurgence in the ’90s when Winona Ryder sang it in her car in ‘Reality Bites.’ Malakar is dragging it out once again for a new millennium version, one that he dresses up in an entirely new way.

The original is a moody, contemplative pop song, but Malakar turns it up a notch and goes down the ’70s style, dancey route, infusing it with lots of keys, horns, a supersized piano melody that won’t quit, and his inoffensive, pleasing-to-the-ear voice... - Pop Crush

Remember the adorably benign Sanjaya Malakar from the sixth season of "American Idol"? Perhaps you're one of the many, many voters who helped him last longer than anyone thought he would, or should. Or maybe you went on a hunger strike to try to get him eliminated. Regardless, you probably heard his name around the watercooler (or wherever you go to talk about television) quite a lot in 2007. But did you know he's still singing his little heart out? ... - MTV Buzzworthy

Former American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar reveals his first single off of his new album.

As a contestant of American Idol’s sixth season, Malakar was ridiculed every week for his voice and wacky hairstyles. There were not very many people that thought that he would go far in the music industry.

But now the 21-year-old is coming out with a new album titled Life ~ Love ~ Music and his first single, a cover of the popular '80s tune “Tempted,” is actually not that bad.

“Tempted” was first released by the '80s band Squeeze, and had a moody and mellow beat to it.

Malakar’s version, on the other hand, is more up beat. It’s definitely a song that anyone can dance to, especially with the orchestra of instruments infused within. - Celebrity Cafe