Arista Records Announces New Signing And Album From 16-Year-Old Texas Born Singer/Songwriter Paula Deanda Set For Release On July 18, 2006

NEW YORK, NY (Arista Records) - Arista Records announces today its new signing, Paula DeAnda, 16 year old singer/songwriter whose debut album will be released on July 18th.

Paula DeAnda is part of the groundswell of rhythm radio/Latin musical performers based in Corpus Christi, TX. Her current single "Doing Too Much" broke out of the Southwest with massive radio play at the Rhythm format. The track will be available as a digital single on May 2nd in both English and Spanish versions via all digital providers and will be impacting Top 40 radio on May 15th.

DeAnda auditioned for Clive Davis and A&R Senior VP Steve Ferrera a few weeks ago and was signed on the spot. "Doing Too Much" was co-written by DeAnda and Baby Bash and produced by Happy Perez. Paula is currently in the studio working on her debut album with Baby Bash, Sean Garrett, Ne-Yo and others. DeAnda writes her own material and has been performing since the age of 11.
Her debut album will include songs recorded in both English and Spanish.

Commented Clive Davis, Chairman, BMG US Label Group: "Paula auditioned for us in my office, singing acappella and dazzled everyone. She has a powerful voice and is a triple threat as a writer and arranger. Signing her was a no brainer."

DeAnda was born in San Angelo, TX, and moved with her family to Corpus Christi with her family in 2002 to start her career as a musical artist. At age 11, DeAnda was already singing background vocals on Spanish and Tejano records. DeAnda has performed at concerts opening for Nelly, Akon, Frankie J and Baby Bash, to name a few.
For further information, please contact Sarah Weinstein Dennison in the J/Arista Publicity Department 646-840-5672 [email protected]
TV outlets, please contact Kevin Beisler 646-840-5675 or [email protected].