BARCELONA, SPAIN (Top40 Charts/ Irene Bauza Official Website) - Born in Barcelona, Spain, Irene Bauza (IreneB) was introduced to the world of r&b/soul music at the tender age of 6. She was raised listening to R&B music such as
Bobby Brown, Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, just to name a few, that inspired her to pursue her own career as a singer/songwriter.
At the age of 18 she started studying music at the Aula de Musica Moderna y Jazz del Liceo where she studied the art of music for 7 years, while keeping her agenda busy both live and in the studio. IreneB has since then been blessed with eight years of touring in venues such as the Razzmatazz, Jazz Room and Vic Jazz Festival with an array of jazz, blues, and R&B music.
In 2005, her first independent release entitled Mi Realidad proved to be a breakthrough record in Spain. But IreneB's achievements didn't stay in her home country, between 2005 and 2006 she was crowned one of the most independent podcasted artists in the world and captured a very faithful audience in the indie R&B scene worldwide.
In 2006, due to the success of the Mi Realidad release, IreneB was introduced to the idea of Platinum producer Frankie Biggz, and after several conversations, the introduction became reality when the two finally met for the first time to record.
After two years of constantly traveling between Spain and the US for hardcore recording sessions with Mr. Biggz she established her residence in Orlando, FL. 'Metamorphosis' (her first English record) hit the stores last year and turned IreneB into the first Spaniard ever to release a complete English R&B album worldwide.
With several successes, including three 1 hits at the independent UK radio charts with her first three singles, "Forgive Me Now" (produced by Frankie Biggz and remixed by the famous DJ/Producer Aaron-Carl), "Are You The One For Me?" (produced by Trey Mills) and "Dedicated" and having toured all around Europe (Spain, London, Germany, etc.) and the US (Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, Orlando, etc.), IreneB showed the world that she was able to make it happen, sing real R&B in English being a Latina.
During the next months IreneB is going to continue performing worldwide, joined by her band, The Music, encompassed by veteran musicians Frankie Biggz (Grammy winning producer), Jason Davis, Raphael Rivera, Rick Cardona and James Smith. As far as recording, she's currently starting the process of writing songs for her second record, that promises to be more even more exciting than the first one. So make sure you are up-to-date of the latest IreneB movements by joining her mailing list.
Metamorphosis usually proceeds in distinct stages such as this album will. With heavy weights' production (Frankie Biggz, Trey Mills, Dagga Layne, etc.) and acrobatic vocals IreneB
will captivate your heart and soul with passion.
METAMORPHOSIS - FOR SALE NOW ON ITUNES, AMAZON & OTHER DIGITAL RETAILERS.
PRESS
'IreneB is working successfully with the fusion of modern rhythms, R&B & pop. This particular sound is a very desirable asset for productions in the new emerging Latin movement that is crossing over to the Anglo Market. In my opinion, she has a great potential to become a permanent fixture in the American Music Industry.'
- Iker Gastaminza, Grammy Award Winner/Producer (Shakira, Ricky Martin, Chayanne, etc.)
'I have no doubt that IreneB can adeptly meet any challenge. She has shown that she is profoundly dedicated and responsible. There is no doubt she will blossom into a strong artist in the American market.'
- Rodolfo Castillo, Vice-president of Talent Beach Music & Latin Grammy Award Winner.
'As a Record Producer/Record Label Owner, I have had the pleasure of knowing IreneB for the last year. She is a tremendous vocalist and an asset to our industry of music. I feel confident that she will continue to succeed in her music abilities.'
- Sergio George, Grammy Award Winner/Producer (Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, La India, etc.)
'The numerous accolades that IreneB has received for her outstanding work is evidenced by her prolific publications record, including the extraordinary number of radio stations and podcasting shows which have exclusively selected Irene's music for consistent rotation.'
- Marilyn Santiago, President of Sunshine Integrated Solutions, LLC (Marketing Radio Promotion)
'I thank IreneB for doing a fantastic job on 'I Wanna Fly'!! I'm honored. I listen to this song over and over, I really love what she did with it. It's rockin'!.'
- Jeff Lorber, Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist & composer about 'I Wanna Fly' (in which she used a sample of Jeff's 'Rain Dance')
'Now is the Time is an apt title for this project, in that it's as vibrant, innovative and musically challenging now as it was when many of these songs were first recorded. It hasn't aged. It breathes new life. As usual Jeff uses great musicians, but the addition of singer IreneB has made this an unforgettable record.'
- Bobby Colomby, Grammy Award Winner / Producer (Jeff Lorber, Jaco Pastorious, The Jacksons, etc.) about IreneB's guest appearance in Jeff Lorber's album, 'Now Is The Time'
"Sexy, gritty, and cathartic - Forgive Me Now is a single that demands your heart and soul. You won't forget this one anytime soon."
- Kyle Moreno, Host of Fresh Picked Music, KBEACH
'IreneB is a refreshing and new addition to the music scene, with a unique and highly contagious style. Her new single, 'Forgive Me Now,' is a fusion of hip-hop and R&B that is destined for the top of the charts and is already receiving a lot of well-deserved air-play. Her style is seductive yet approachable, and one that fully involves the audience.'
- Diana Montan�, Esmeralda & Dig This Real Magazines
LINKS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
https://www.ireneb.com/
MYSPACE
https://www.myspace.com/irenebmusic
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/irenebmusic
IRENEB TV
https://www.youtube.com/irenebtv
BILLBOARD
https://www.billboard.com/No /album/irene-b/metamorphosis/1250350
RESERBNATION
https://www.reverbnation.com/ireneb
OVERPLAY (UK)
https://www.overplay.com/ireneb
