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Tracey Singer

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1.Sweets ‘n’ Treats (2:54)
2.Camping Trip (3:55)
3.Christmas in July (3:12)
4.Mall Mom (3:22)
5.The Moon is Here (3:17)
6.Swimming (2:47)
7.Nana Nana Boo Boo (2:30)
8.Where Did Summer Go (2:49)
9.Best Friend for Life (3:50)
10.Baggy Pants (2:56)
11.Foxy Joe (3:18)
12.Stinky Smoke (2:33)
13.A Toddler’s Lullaby (Sweetest Dreams) (1:57)

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The fact that children’s singer Tracey Singer (yes, it’s his real name) is a stay-at-home dad/musician does not set him apart from the multitude of performers who juggle songwriting, performing and studio work with full-time parenting. What does make his story different is the fact that he is an MBA who traded a good management position with a Fortune 100 company and the excitement of the climb up the corporate ladder for a life of music, diapers, runny noses, and the chaotically fun lifestyle that comes with raising four children – all under the age of nine!
“Once my first child was born I knew I wanted to be with her,” says Singer, “and frankly music has always won over any other pursuits.” He recalls registration day for the final year of his undergraduate degree when he excused himself in the middle of a meeting with his psychology (his major at the time) advisor, walked over to the music department table, and switched his major. He knew that if he didn’t make the switch he would forever regret it. Music has always been a powerful influence for Singer. Children are a powerful influence too. After spending years writing choral music and performing jazz standards and oldies at clubs, corporate events and private parties, the influence of his kids brought about a musical career shift.
That shift was to the world of children’s music. “With one child, I had time for adult ideas. With four little ones, not so much – but that turned out to be a good thing!” With his kids crawling, toddling, and running around him, Singer wrote the music for his debut album, Sweets ‘n’ Treats, a delightfully fun and funny musical adventure. His songs take listeners on a tuneful tour of camping trips gone haywire, summer Christmas celebrations, kids wearing baggy pants that barely stay up, and the tale of a never satisfied sweet tooth. He also introduces a zany cast of characters including Foxy Joe, Hard-Hearted Haley, and the ever-amusing Mall Mom. Singer does this while throwing in several styles of music in not-so-accidental fashion. “Just look at the song list on any child’s ipod,” he notes, “and you will find song styles that jump all over the place. I created this album to be like a pre-loaded ipod for kids or a fun ‘mix tape’ for the adults who listen with them.” Sweets ‘n’ Treats debuted on July 7, 2009 and while promoting the release with little ones jumping on him and hanging from his arms and legs makes his job a challenge, Tracey Singer wouldn’t trade the experience for any cool, comfortable, and quiet office in the world.