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PR - ‘BROADWAY’ featuring William Prince

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Sonix Returns with Electrifying New Single "Broadway" from Love Crusade 2.0

Las Vegas, NV – August 16, 2024  

Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of Sonix as he drops his latest single, "Broadway"! Fresh off the success of his previous hit "Victory," Sonix is back with a new track that promises to captivate fans with its irresistible Smooth Jazz, and R&B funk.

​​"Broadway," features saxophone prodigy William Prince, a Connecticut native renowned for his collaborations with Carol Albert, Phil Perry, and Chris “Big Dog” Davis, is more than just a song—it's a vibrant tribute to Sonix's roots in New York City. This track is a nostalgic celebration of the summer vibes that shaped his formative years, blending infectious rhythms with a soulful groove that will have you dancing all season long.

The release of "Victory" marked a high point in Sonix’s career, serving as the triumphant anthem of his upcoming album, Love Crusade 2.0. This inspiring anthem symbolizes overcoming challenges and embracing success with a powerful Jazz/R&B/Funk fusion. 

“Victory” is a triumphant anthem for the superheroes in all of us! (Smooth Jazz Global)

As we revel in our victories, Sonix is poised to deliver his signature infectious energy with "Broadway," igniting the airwaves and inspiring you to dance worldwide.

Joining Sonix on Love Crusade 2.0 are some of the biggest names in music: alongside saxophone virtuoso William Prince, you'll find the legendary vocalist Cathy “Castella” Thompson and the world-renowned drummer John “JR” Robinson, famed for his work with icons like Michael Jackson and Daft Punk. Also featured is guitarist Johnny “JTwo” Johnson, whose exceptional contributions add an extra dimension of brilliance.

Sonix's meteoric rise is evidenced by his impressive chart performance, including top spots on Billboard, Spotify, iTunes, and Smooth Jazz charts globally. With a string of hits under his belt and a growing fan base, Sonix continues to make waves in the music industry.

"Music is a reflection of self," says Sonix. "With Love Crusade 2.0, I aim to create something truly special that resonates with my listeners on a deeper level."

Experience the magic of Sonix’s new single “Broadway”, and stay tuned for more updates on Love Crusade 2.0., available now on all major streaming platforms. 

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PR - ‘Victory’

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LOVE CRUSADE 2.0. SINGLE RELEASE: VICTORY

Las Vegas, NV - November 1, 2023 - 

Love Crusade 2.0: Victory (Nucleus Entertainment), 

Sonix is back at it again with another smooth jazz entry. His latest love conquest is the single titled

“Victory” hitting airwaves and available on all platforms November 17, 2023.

On the Love Crusade 2.0 LP, the first entry, “Victory”, Sonix brings along some of the greats like

Cathy “Castella” Thompson and JR Robinson who is the most sought-after, recorded drummer

in history (Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Rufus and Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton, etc.) Also on deck

is guitarist extraordinaire, Johnny “JTwo” Johnson (Earth Wind & Fire, Eric Benet, Boys to Men)

who adds that extra layer.

Independent artist have found their niche and Sonix’ stats don’t lie, the premier project Love

Crusade, boast hits like “Easy Street” Ft. Marienthal (#1 Radar Chart), (#1 Smooth Jazz Global),

(#1 Smooth Jazz Global Listener Countdown Chart (8 Consecutive Weeks)), (#18 Top 26 Songs

of 2022 Cool Jazz Weekly), (#40 Top 100 Smooth Jazz Network), (#54 Top 100 Media Base),

(#67 Top 100 Albums of 2022 Smooth Jazz Global), (#67 Groove Jazz Chart), (+24 Most

increased spins on Billboard), (+41 Most increased spins on Groove Jazz) and “Love Crusade”

(#34 (peak) Top 100 Albums Smooth Jazz Global).

Written and Executive produced by this Grammy Nominated artist, Love Crusade 2.0 will

undoubtedly surpass its precursor. “Music for me is conceptual, It is reflections of self”, Sonix

states. The first single “Victory” from this second LP radiates pure love for what Sonix does –

make real music. His musical genius stretches far and wide; from his humble church beginnings

to the world of secular music. There is no one better equipped to feed the airwaves than Sonix.

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Sonix

PR - ‘Love Crusade’

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Hot off the heels of his last release, ‘Easy Street’ which dominated the national Smooth

Jazz charts and still holds strong today, Grammy-nominated, award-winning artist and

music producer, Sonix debuts ‘Love Crusade,’ a full-length LP featuring his best

works to date. With credits attributed to all-stars like David Bowie, Barry White, DMC,

and 50 Cent, Sonix’s soaring success has not gone unnoticed.

Love Crusade is a 12-track compilation of his most tastefully seductive Smooth Jazz cuts

to date, and an ode to bringing back peace into the world, even if only momentarily.

Reeling in influences from across the musical spectrum, including Jazz, RnB, Funk and

Fusion, Sonix’s music is a treat for those looking for an invigorating and modern

re-interpretation of Jazz.

It features many of his previous singles that have gone on to reach critical acclaim and

peak chart success, including the groovy, lounge jazz vibes of ‘Cloud 9,’ to his seminal

track ‘Easy Street’ that went on to place #1 on the Smoothjazz.com Listener

Countdown Chart four weeks in a row.

Features include Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea) and John “JR” Robinson (Michael

Jackson) on ‘Easy Street,’ with other notable performance credits attributed to Patrice

Isley and Jean Sandoval on Sonix’s captivating re-imagination of Sade’s ‘No Ordinary

Love.’ Brent Birckhead also makes an appearance on ‘Moonlight,’ and last but certainly

not least – Johnny “JTwo” Johnson lends his talents on ‘Love Song’ and ‘Take Flight.’

“Love Crusade could very well have been named ‘Love Revival’. As a child, I went from city to city, state to

state with my parents and my uncles running church revivals all over the east coast from Boston to Miami.

My heart's desire is to take my music around the world to bring joy, laughter and a smile, just to brighten up

someone's day. Love Crusade is my mission to spread love throughout the world with music.”

- Sonix

Love Crusade makes its premiere on September 9th, 2022 (Nucleus Entertainment) It will be available  on all digital  platforms. 

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Sonix

PR - ‘No Ordinary Love The Maxi Single"

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Grammy-nominated, award-winning artist and

music producer, Sonix debuts 'No Ordinary Love The Maxi Single with 6 unique versions; Instrumental Radio Edit, SJ (Smooth Jazz) Radio Edit  + Vocal Radio Edit with Extended versions of each. “

‘No Ordinary Love features Patrice Isley + Jean Sandoval. It is captivating re-imagination of Sade’s classic hit song.  

“No Ordinary Love” is the third single following Sonix’s chart topping single “Easy Street” featuring Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea), which was #1 on SmoothJazz.com Global Listener Countdown Chart for four consecutive weeks, + Sonix’s second single the smooth, + euphoric “Cloud 9”. “No Ordinary Love” is also apart of Sonix's full length LP Love Crusade, with 12 cuts that includes the Instrumental extended mix of NOL. 

“Love Crusade could very well have been named ‘Love Revival’. As a child, I went from city to city, state to state with my parents and my uncles running church revivals all over the east coast from Boston to Miami. My heart's desire is to take my music around the world to bring joy, laughter and a smile, just to brighten up

someone's day. Love Crusade is my mission to spread love worldwide with my music.”

- Sonix

No Ordinary Love The Maxi Single makes its premiere on September 9th, 2022, (Nucleus Entertainment) It will be available on all digital  platforms. 

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Sonix

PR - ‘Cloud 9"

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Tim “Sonix” Rouse sets course on a voyage with a mission to “Cloud 9”.

“Cloud 9” is the following to Sonix’ #1 smash hit debut single “Easy Street” (Voted #1 on the SmoothJazz.com Listener Countdown Chart for four consecutive weeks) featuring the Legendary Jazz, Fusion, and Funk Saxophonist  Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea). 

Sonix, An Artist,  Audio Engineer, Musician, and Music Producer, has written and produced for Grammy Award, Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, American Music Award winning artists such as David Bowie (“Black Tie White Noize” featuring Al B Sure! Remix), Al B Sure! (“I’m Still In Love” - Above The Rim Soundtrack *Winner of the Source Award), DMC - Run-DMC (“She Gets Me High” featuring Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, Travis Barker of Blink 182, Mick Mars of Motley Crue and Duff Mckagan of Guns and Roses, Set for release on DMC’s (Run-DMC) birthday: 05/31/2022) Indy award winning artist Maya Azucena (“Favorite Song”, “Unleash Me”) and many more. Sonix has served as an audio engineer for a vast number of  artist and record labels such as Bad Boy (Daddy’s House) and has engineered records for Sean “Diddy” Combs, Loon, Making Da Band 1-4, Dirty Money, Danity Kane, Sony, Def Jam, and Capital to name a few. Sonix has toured and performed as a keyboardist with Al B Sure!, Lauryn Hill, Intro, Maya Azucena, and various others. He was also a member of The EDM band Beauty In The Breakdown. 

Sonix was nominated for a Grammy for his collaboration with DMC and Sugar Blue for best Duo/group (“Next Level”), which combined the Blues and Hip Hop making history in its release. He first made history by making the first ever Hip Hop collaboration in Africa by producing “Da Hop”, which was released in Africa and France. He has written, produced, arranged, engineered, and toured with and for artists all around the globe, working with international artists such as Youssou NDour, Toots and The Maytals, Michael Franti, Toshinori Yonekura, and many more. 

Sonix has held many positions in the music industry, and has served as an A&R executive with Sure Time!/Capital, Allen Street, and Kiva/Virgin record labels. He now runs his own independent label Nucleus Entertainment, INC.

“Cloud 9” and “Easy Street” are from  Sonix’ forthcoming album LOVE CRUSADE which is set for release late April 2022 (Nucleus Entertainment), named appropriately by Sonix to spread love with his music throughout the world. Let’s take a moment to unwind and escape, “Cloud 9” a Mid-Tempo song from Sonix, has a chill, euphoric vibe. It’s a Smooth/Contemporary/Jazz groove that will have you feeling sensational whether dancing or cruising down the highway. 

Artist: Sonix Title: “Cloud 9” Year: 2022 Genre: Smooth Jazz Label: Nucleus Entertainment Produced, Written, Arranged, Programmed, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by SONIX  All instruments: Tim “Sonix” Rouse Except Guitar: Johnny “JTwo” Johnson (Boyz II Men)

Cloud 9 makes its premiere on March 24, 2022, (Nucleus Entertainment) It will be available on all digital  platforms. 

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Sonix

PR - ‘Easy Street"

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Out of the darkness and into the light, Tim "Sonix" Rouse takes a giant leap forward from behind the scenes as Music Producer, Music Director, and Musician (Lauryn Hill, David Bowie, 50 Cent,) to  the forefront as the artist.   His first offering, "Easy Street" is the lead single from Sonix' forthcoming release LOVE CRUSADE (Nucleus Entertainment), named appropriately by Sonix to spread love with his music throughout the world. "Easy Street"  is a feel good, Mid-Tempo song from Sonix and it features the legendary Jazz, Fusion, Funk and Soul Saxophonist Eric Marienthal, best known for his works as a member of The Chick Corea Elektric Band and The Rippingtons. After experiencing such trying times, it's time to DANCE… let's live, laugh and love like never before and take it back to "Easy Street", an infectious Jazz/R&B/Funk groove that will have you dancing and moving no matter where you are!  

Title: "Easy Street" Artist: Sonix featuring Eric Marienthal Year: 2021, (Nucleus Entertainment) It will be available on all digital  platforms. 

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Maya Azucena

PR - ‘Easy Street"

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Maya's single, “Unleash Me,” is a single co-written and produced by Sonix The Mad Scientist (Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent, DMC of Run-DMC, Maxi Priest, Mick Mars from Motley Crue, Mario Winans), it fuses Soul, Rock and Pop. It is a soaring vocal anthem meant to inspire.

Maya Azucena

PR - ‘Favorite Song"

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Maya Azucena is proud to present her provocative breakthrough new sound. Her LP, Unleash Me, is set for release later this year and is part of a collaboration with super-producer Sonix The Mad Scientist.By: Nucleus Entertainment Maya Azucena Favorite SongMarch 17, 2016 - PRLog -- Celebrated vocalist, performer and humanitarian ambassador Maya Azucena announces the release of her new studio single "Favorite Song" through Nucleus Entertainment. "Favorite Song" is the first single from her upcoming LP, Unleash Me, and is part of a collaboration with super-producer Sonix The Mad Scientist  Her eclectic brand of Progressive Soul mingles effortlessly with a nostalgic mix of Rock Fusion, creating a unique mélange that could be considered the future of fusion.

"'Favorite Song' is a sparkling fusion of soul, R&B, and maximalist pop. Think Michael Jackson with a touch of Janelle and a healthy dollop of old school Whitney and you get the picture." - Baeble Music

Ms. Azucena was awarded a Grammy Certificate for her feature with Stephen Marley on his record, Mind Control, which won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. MTV Made star, singer/ songwriter/ social activist, Maya's work has been recognized across the globe. Maya's performed on countless stages, including Essence Fest alongside Beyonce, Jill Scott, Maxwell and others. In 2015, Maya toured to Haiti, South Africa, India and Russia, as well as her U.S. shows. Recently, she performed at the world-renown TEDxWomen Conference in Washington, DC, and participated greatly in One Billion Rising, an international campaign to end domestic violence. Maya's critically acclaimed song "Dance Revolution" was commissioned by One Billion Rising founder, Eve Ensler, to inspire support throughout the campaign.

Maya is on the executive board for CONNECT NYC, an organization that provides counseling and other services to families and communities healing from domestic violence. As a result of her work, Maya was featured in The Washington Post, Billboard and many other publications. In 2013, she received the Innovator of Change Award that stated, "Thank you, Maya Azucena, for using your voice to make the world a better place."

DMC, Sugar Blue + Sonix The Mad Scientist

PR - ‘Next Level"

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Nucleus Entertainment takes it to the “NEXT LEVEL” with new release featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Icon Darryl “DMC” McDaniels ,
Grammy Award-Winning Artist Sugar Blue and Sonix The Mad Scientist!

(New York, NY: Tuesday,  June 10,2014) What happens when you put a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop and Rock Icon together with a Grammy Award winning blues/rock legend on one song? The answer is “NEXT LEVEL” a new single masterminded by Super Producer Sonix The Mad Scientist. The new track is the perfect blend of Blues, Hip-Hop, Harmonica and Sonix’s hard-hitting unique sound. The magic happened when Sonix brought the two worlds together in a most unexpected mash-up that takes every listener by surprise at first listen. Sonix reflects, “I had this vision of putting Hip-Hop with the Blues. It took weeks of tweaking to get this to work. But when it clicked, it clicked!” At first listen DMC proclaimed: “This is incredible. THIS is some REAL MUSIC S#@T!” Sugar Blue responded: “YOU NAILED IT! You REALLY kicked it in the A**!" “Many have tried to bring Hip-Hop and Blues together but they never got it right like this. 

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels is a legendary music icon who first impacted the world over 25 years ago.  From the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone to the first to appear on MTV, Grammy nominated Run-DMC changed music, culture, fashion, language and made American history. In 2007 received an Emmy Award for his VH1 documentary DMC: My Adoption Journey. In 2009, as a member of Run-DMC, he was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

“Run-DMC took hardcore hip-hop from an underground street sensation to a pop-culture phenomenon.” - Rolling Stone

"(Run-DMC)…Greatest Hip Hop Artist of All Time"  - VH1

Sugar Blue, born and raised in New York, a harmonica genius who began his career as a street musician. He grew up listening to the jazz greats and honed his chops by wailing along with Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan songs, artists with whom he would later record. The Grammy Award-Winning Sugar Blue has been called the Jimi Hendrix of harmonica. He has played and recorded with Willie Dixon, Prince, Rolling Stones, Stan Getz, and Bob Dylan, to name a few...

"…like a true genius, his sound transcends genres."  - BLURT

“...one of the foremost harmonica players of our times..." - ROLLING STONE

Sonix The Mad Scientist is an acclaimed musician and producer respected well beyond the genres of urban and Hip-Hop music, and has worked with various artists including David Bowie, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, DMC (Run-DMC),Travis Barker (Blink 182), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), 50 Cent, members of Guns N Roses, and many more. As a composer and multi-instrumentalist, bringing worlds together is his true calling card. Usually staying behind the scenes, this is Sonix’s “in front of the board” debut single of 2014.

“Next Level” (Nucleus Entertainment) is available on all major digital outlets including, iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Spotify, and Google Play. 

Sonix

PR - ‘Black Butterfly"

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Maya Azucena has been a fan favorite for nearly a decade. Her combination of musical sensibilities and social consciousness have always created compelling music and have made her one of the most sought after independent artists around.

In light of the Trayvon Martin killing and trial, Maya is now releasing a new single that reprises Deniece Williams' classic "Black Butterfly," but brought forward in brilliant fashion. As Maya puts it, "This is for every single black boy in America. It is for every black boy who did and continues to do great things with their legacy. You're all beautiful. And for those who's lives have been unjustly snatched too soon. You’ll never be forgotten."

The music for this project was produced, arranged, engineered and all instruments by  Grammy nominated Source award winning Music Producer Sonix The Mad Scientist. He has written and produced for Grammy Award, Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, American Music Award winning artists such as David Bowie, Al B Sure!, Barry White, and many others

The song will be available for sale beginning September 3, with proceeds going to the Travon Martin Foundation.