ACT 2 Records signs powerhouse dance/pop artist Rachel Panay

NEW YORK (ACT 2 Records press release) - ACT 2 Records is proud to announce the signing of dance music powerhouse, Rachel Panay, whose music exposes a level of creativity and lyricism meant to defy the meaning of the word genre. Her killer new single, "Back To Love" will be released by Act 2 Records in late August.

"Back To Love" is an upbeat and infectious track with strong crossover appeal, produced by Josh Harris, formerly of the renowned remix team, The Passengerz. " His credits include Madonna's "Love Profusion" and Seal's "Waiting For You", both of which hit No 1 on the Billboard Club Play Chart.

Drawing comparisons to her influences Kristine W., Amber, and Ultra Nate, the sweet Washington D.C. native is unexpectedly feisty on stage, with Billboard sited tracks such as "You Make Me Feel", that stun the crowd with their vocal enormity. Amongst other note-worthy tracks, "I Still Want You" has been featured on Music Choice's Dance channel and her remake of Foxy's, "Get Off" is currently available on BMG Latin compilation CDs, Latin Party 2003 and Verano 2003"

After graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Rachel's unique sound emerged as she became deeply involved in the Boston live music scene, experimenting with Jazz, Pop, R&B, and even Latin Funk. The sum of all of these influences makes up the unique style that she has carried over with her in to her dance music.

Rachel has performed for high profile Miami events including Winter Party, White Party, Mr. Miami International, Miami AIDS Walk, and Aqua Girl, and has held regular gigs at Twist, Frankie & Johnny's (now Jade), The Cactus Club and the Hotel St. Augustine. She has also appeared at major east coast venues including Washington, D.C.'s Velvet Nation, Cobalt and Five, and Boston's mega-club, The Roxy, as well as Venu and Embassy.

Rachel will be appearing with DJ BobbyT and Alexis at the Washington D.C. hotspot, Andalu, for a series of Thursday night events beginning on July 1st. The evening promises to be an unpredictable journey through torch songs, jazz standards, bossa novas and surprise unveilings of original material!
Commuting between Miami and her hometown of Washington, DC, Rachel no longer has to chase her dream; it has already begun.
Listen 'back To Love' here: https://www.act2records.com/music/back_to_love_edit.mp3.