NEW YORK (Chey B Records/ www.candisfrancis.com) - With a pure voice that combines fire and soul, songstress and songwriter Candis Francis has been gaining attention amongst international music industry professionals and fans. The popularity of her interactive artist website, www.candisfrancis.com, and single "Not May (I Hate You)" has sparked opportunity for the young singer's first European tour which will take place from late April to mid-May of 2005. The tour will provide a spotlight of Candis' dynamic live vocal ability and include dates in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
An accomplished songwriter and vocal producer, the still young Candis Francis has been honing her craft since the age of 12 and aggressively training her strong, sensual voice. Born in Toronto, Canada, she's lived everywhere from Jamaica to Vancouver and Los Angeles. Candis' worldly travel and cultural exposure have helped her perfect a soulful sound infused with thumping drum beats, vibrant hip hop rhythms, and plush vocals that fit as easily into ballads as they do dance tracks. The music industry quickly took notice and Candis has consequently collaborated with some of the most-respected artists in Hip Hop/R&B including Cypress Hill, producer Dave Aron (who worked with Snoop Dog), London Thompson, and songwriter Storm who's contributed to tracks for mega-sensation Usher. Candis even got recognition from super-producer Kanye West, who gave her beauty and talent a lyrical nod in the song "Get em High."
The rising success of her single entitled "Not May" has brought Candis into even more households; the video for the soulful ballad has gotten play on BET Television's show THE NEXT, Much Vibe, The Box, Make It or Break It, and myriad website portals. "Not May" is the first video released for Candis on Chey B Records and the label is planning to release a dance remix for the single. Chey B is also releasing a full-album for the young chanteuse before the end of 2005. The album will feature Candis' signature smoke and honey vocals, rich musical style, and sultry poeticism.
Mesmerizing on stage, Candis delivers a performance that draws her audience in and grabs them in the center. Many first notice her exotic beauty of mixed Jamaican and Algonquin heritage, but a quick listen reveals lyrics about relationships, love, hope, and loss that Candis sings with captivating emotion and theatrics.
Candis' first European tour will offer a decadent sneak peek of the artist's ever-evolving style while exposing her current songs to an overseas audience. Listeners will experience her range of midtempo, beat-driven tracks like "Notice Me" and "Twisted" as well as rich ballads infused with chilled synths and sweeping chords displayed in songs such as "Gone Wrong." Dates are currently scheduled throughout the Netherlands and are being booked for additional countries.
Anyone interested in booking additional European performances for Candis Francis or learning more about her current tour dates should contact Ellery Wiebers of PNX Promotions at +31(0)6112-72-334. Candis can be visited online at www.candisfrancis.com.
CURRENT EUROPEAN TOUR DATES FOR CANDIS FRANCIS:
April 25, 2005 at Ministry, Amsterdam
May 2, 2005 at Melkweg, Amsterdam
May 5, 2005 at Ministry, Amsterdam
May 6, 2005 at Bob's Saloon
ABOUT CANDIS FRANCIS
At 21 years old, Candis Francis is a multi-talented artist with various interests ranging from modeling to acting and photography. Her exotic beauty, soulful voice, and strong songwriting has gathered attention from Hip Hop artists including Kanye West and Cypress Hill.
Candis' signature style features a lush mixture of jazzy beats, uptempo hip hop rhythms, and cindery vocals. Always striving to expand her collaborative projects, Candis hopes to one day work with producers such as Hip Hop maestro Timbaland. Candis Francis records under Chey B Records and can be found online at www.candisfrancis.com.
