Happy Anniversary Raw Honey Poets! What a beautiful collaboration! #HAPPY - download yours FREE



FREE DOWNLOAD LINK: http://honeycombmusicstore.com/happy

PRESS KIT LINK: http://honeycombmusicstore.com/happypresskit.pdf

ORIGINAL ONE-SHEET LINK: http://honeycombmusicstore.com/happyonesheet.pdf

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO #1: http://youtu.be/9wJoKoMZ4ds

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It was one year ago this Black Friday that Honeycomb Music brought us the FREE poetry album, "Happy."

Josh Milan, longtime producer, singer, songwriter and DJ, partnered with poetry collective Raw Honey to develop the free digital release. All of the poems were written about the theme happiness and were all backed by Milan's signature beats, melodies and even a few vocals.

Offered as a free download, this release is still available from the Honeycomb Music Store!

The lushly produced "Happy" is easy on the ears and even easier on the budget because it is a totally free download.

"Since our inception, we have been overwhelmed by the support fans have given our music releases. This project started as a gesture to thank our supporters and provide broader exposure to some of my poetry colleagues," said Josh Milan, CEO and Founder of Honeycomb Music. "But it morphed into something much bigger and much more special than we anticipated. The nine women represent a range of different life perspectives. And as the project progressed they have bonded and gained inspiration from each other. They soon dubbed themselves Raw Honey and resolved to let other artists know that it is never too late to pursue artistic dreams."

Produced by Milan, "Happy" showcases thought-provoking, approachable poetry paired with Jazz, Funk, Techno, World Beat and, of course, House. The poets themselves range in experience from a first-time performer to regulars on the spoken word scene to a seasoned literary writer to an internationally known House Music spoken word artist. Each member of Raw Honey wants to empower others through art. "What blows me away most about Raw Honey is their courage and their openness. All of the poets are over 30 and some are in their 50s. Although this business is often about youth culture and catering to the mainstream, they have turned that notion on its ear. This poetry project will be inspirational to all types of artists. And, frankly, that makes me happy," said Milan.

The members of Raw Honey are: Tantra Zawadi, Rescue Poetix, Debbie "Sanctuary" McRae, Brown Sugah, Sage Youngblood, Rhonda Welsh, Carolyn "Diamondancer" Ferrari, BNanaz Sweets, and Nicole "Essence" Jenkins-Watson.

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THANK YOUs:

We'd like to thank God, Adam & Sarah Cruz, Honeycomb Music staff, Tinnetta Bell, Carolyn Yao, Mixtape Sessions, DJ Lou Alvarez, John Coffee Cave Murry, Slaag Records, Eddie Nicholas, Josh & Gloria Milan, Yamaha Instruments, Avid Pro-Tools, all of the amazing talent featured on this project, and you.

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MUSICAL CREDITS:

1. Intro (featuring Honeysweet)
Written and produced by Josh Milan.

2. Captured In a Smile (featuring Rescue Poetix)
Poem written and performed by Rescue Poetix.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.

3. You are Mine (featuring Debbie "Sanctuary" McRae)
Poem written and performed by Debbie "Sanctuary" McRae.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.

4. Empress of the Deep (featuring Tantra Zawadi)
Poem written and performed by Tantra Zawadi.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.

5. Winning. Duh! (featuring Sage Youngblood)
Poem written and performed by Sage Youngblood.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.
This song contains a sample from "Something About John Coltrane" by Alice Coltrane.

6. Nirvana (featuring Nicole "Essence" Jenkins-Watson)
Poem written and performed by Nicole "Essence" Jenkins-Watson.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.
This song contains a sample from "Car Wash" by Rose Royce.

7. Fertile Mind (featuring Rhonda Welsh)
Poem written and performed by Rhonda Welsh.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.
This song contains a sample from "Tribecca" by Dwayne Williams.

8. Happy and Free (featuring Brown Sugah)
Poem written and performed by Brown Sugah.
Sung vocals and music written and produced by Josh Milan.

9. Make Me Dance (featuring BNanaz Sweets)
Poem written and performed by BNanaz Sweets.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.

10. Synchronicity (featuring Carolyn "Diamondancer" Ferrari)
Poem written and performed by Carolyn "Diamondancer" Ferrari.
Music written and produced by Josh Milan.

Cover Photography by Tinnetta Bell.
Cover Art Design by Adam Cruz.
Press Release by Rhonda Welsh.

All songs recorded and mixed by Josh Milan at Honeycomb Music Studios in East Stroudsburg, PA.
All songs mastered by Adam Cruz at EbbnFlow Studios in Bloomfield, NJ.
Executive Produced by Josh Milan and Adam Cruz.

Distributed by The Cruz Music Group, a Division of Mixtape Sessions Music, LLC.
©2013 Honeycomb Music, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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