This August in Audrey Magazine, Filipina Magazine, London and Lollapalooza Updates

[Renee Sebastian]

Hello there. First I want to apologize for the silence. There really shouldn't be any reason for not keeping you posted on my progress. I have been quite the busy gal and I owe it to you to at least clue you in on my progress. Forgive me.

I want to begin by thanking ALL the fans that contributed to my London fund. I had amazing performances at the Jazz Cafe and at the Pigalle Club in London. Special shout outs to: Nathan Graves of Innate Music for representing me in the UK; Dwaine Tyndale for being my host; Electric Soul, my UK backing band; Cream and Hit Horns for adding that extra something in my music; Ryan Burke aka Solas for accompanying me on my trip and performing as my background singer; Rebecca Freckleton and Kyra Simone for singing background as well; and of course YOU who gave away some hard-earned cash to fund the whole shabang. You should be pleased to know that the London engagements paved way to several writing, production, and collaboration opportunities with acclaimed producer and platinum writer, OD Hunte and most recently, Stuart Zender, acclaimed musician and platinum writer ("Virtual Insanity", Jamiroquai).

I also just returned from Lollapalooza as a guest of TapIt, an Atlanta based interactive media company that equips major radio stations with their own ready-to-launch sites. TapIt and Renee Sebastian have been working together as part of their BETA program. They most recently featured me in the Philadelphia market under Radio One's 100.3 The Beat Philly where I received a whopping 300,000 unique visitors on my profile page and music! TapIt also sponsored my trip to Chicago for Lollapalooza and paved way for personal introductions to Dwele and his management company as well as Stuart Zender and Mark Ronson. I am looking forward to building with TapIt and working with the rest of the TapIt family.

Please do pick up a copy of Audrey Magazine at your local Border's nationwide. I am currently featured in the August Issue.

Also this month, Filipina Magazine finally gives recognition to their own child, that's me, haha,... I am also in their August edition.

What's keeping me busy? Well, I do have one OUTDOOR show this month on Aug 21st at the Worldwide Plaza in NYC. I am busy writing the NEXT ALBUM! Whoa... seriously.. it's time.

A note about the Blowout Lounge... My event is now being held in San Francisco and New York. Currently, I am busy taking this event to the next level. I ask that you stick with me and be patient on this one because this project is going to be a big undertaking. But, I'm excited about all the possibilities.

Miss you all. Please visit me on facebook, myspace, and flickr to see photos and videos of London and Chicago. Lastly, today is my birthday. I thank God and all for the opportunities and blessings bestowed upon me. I am truly blessed and grateful.