January 2013

Kelly Erez“Putting the soul back in to R&B”

“A come-to-bed voice that is the soundtrack of your life”Steve Bush (Stereophonics, Corinne Bailey-Rae)

✤ Biography✤ Releases

✤ This Is Me (EP) ✤ Come To Me (Album)

✤ Kelly Erez in the Media✤ Marketing✤ Kelly Erez In Numbers✤ Watch/Listen✤ Business Details & Contacts

Biography

Emerging Independent UK R&B/Soul artist, Kelly Erez is no stranger to critical acclaim as she embarks on promotional work in support of her debut album ‘Come To Me’ released via Definition Music.

The reaction to Kelly and her debut EP, released in 2011, has been nothing short of fantastic. With BBC Radio support from DJ Target (1Xtra), Tom Robinson (6 Music) and Tony Blackburn (GLR) and growing critical acclaim online adding to the groundswell of media support, Kelly is being hailed by the online R&B press as ‘putting the soul back into R&B.’ Click the links to read more and you will get a rounded view of what Kelly is about and what others say about her.

It’s no accident that Kelly Erez has been in the Top 3 of the Reverbnation UK R&B/Soul Chart for much of 2011; a chart position that is driven by her popularity with music fans and her growing fan-base online. Despite being Independent, Kelly has been collaborating with some of the biggest established writers in the UK in the last year. And yet regardless of working with these writers responsible for hits with Celine Dion, Kylie, Maxi Priest and Gabrielle to name but a few, Kelly’s debut album is a direct collaboration between her and her sister, Natalie Erez, who also handled the production of the record. The album is mixed by Mercury nominated mix engineer and producer Ian Carter.

With a solid foundation in R&B/Soul, the diversity of Kelly’s music really shines through, track by track. From R&B to the most delicate of Soul tracks, the quality of the song writing, pop sensibilities and glossy production are all encapsulated by Kelly’s passionate performances and vibrant, friendly personality. Some may say that Kelly’s glossy transatlantic sound is in direct contradiction to her grounded upbringing in Stratford in the East End of London.Fan-engagement is an integral part of Kelly’s music – not only because she recognizes that it’s these fans who can really help make her dream happen, but because she has a genuine love of connecting with people. ‘Join me on my journey’ is a phrase often accompanying messages Kelly sends out, eliciting moving responses from fans across the globe.

You do not have to look far online to see the reaction to Kelly’s trademark voice and standout songs that move you. Just ‘Googling’ Kelly’s name, looking at the hundreds of comments on her YouTube Channel or the thousands of fans on her Twitter, Facebook and MySpace sites will leave you in no doubt that Kelly Erez is one of the most talked about and highly thought of Independent artists in the UK.

The momentum is building behind her debut album, ‘Come To Me’ with numerous BBC live sessions and interviews completed, feature articles in Blues & Soul and Flavour Magazines to name but two and rave reviews in the 9/10 range, 2013 looks to be a sterling year for Kelly Erez.

This Is Me (EP)

“Kelly Erez is the beautiful, soulful, UK, needs to be signed already, R&B/Soul singer and songwriter that has me so hopeful for the music and for the genre. It took me all of one minute to agree to do this review ”We Plug Good Music Review

Released in 2011, ‘This Is Me’ is Kelly’s commercial debut and was met with widespread critical acclaim. BBC Radio was one of the first media to pick up citing ‘Come To Me’ from the EP as BBC Radio 1Xtra ‘Track of the Week’. DJ Target, Tom Robinson, Tony Blackburn all supported the EP, specialist press hailed Kelly as ‘Putting the soul back in to R&B’ and Kelly’s distinctive trademark voice and emotional delivery wowed music fans.

Two sold out shows in London, first at The Bowery and then at the prestigious Hoxton Hall Theatre underlined Kelly’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s hottest emerging talents.

Come To Me (Album)

Released in late 2012, ‘Come To Me’ is Kelly’s debut album and has been met with widespread critical acclaim. BBC Radio have been a massive supporter, specifically the BBC Introducing network. With numerous live sessions and interviews completed over Xmas, Kelly’s standing within the BBC continues to grow.

Early reviews suggest a more than warm welcome for the album. 9/10 from Street Voice UK and 5/5 from Reviewed Online UK and a host of incredible feedback from the grassroots music press have served to continue the momentum that builds behind Kelly Erez and her soulful brand of music. A brand of music that is warming with tastemakers and music fans alike.

“The tracks are delicious. Kelly’s innate soul percolates to the top of each of them and inhabits the core elements of each song. She could so easily have emerged from North America’s heartland of R&B and soul but, no, she hails from Stratford, London, and does her nation proud with her song-writing talents and impeccable delivery.”5/5 Reviewed Online UK

Media Quotes

“Kelly Erez is putting the soul back into R&B”Blues & Soul Magazine

“Kelly Erez has a voice that entrances with a rare ability to mix precision with emotion”Blues Bunny

“There’s a lot of love for you [Kelly Erez] from colleagues across the BBC”BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Three Counties

“I believe she will soon find herself hoisted onto a platform among the true greats of the R&B scene.”Reviewed Online UK

“An excellent album...”Street Voice UK

“Kelly Erez is talked about in all the right places”Blues & Soul Magazine

“It’s a slow sexy jam of a track [Come To Me]”DJ Target, BBC Radio 1Xtra

“Brilliant debut album...”Reviewed Online UK “It’s slow jam heaven with flexes like Hand On Heart or Come To

Me which has that same feel you get when you hear a bit of Brian McKnight-also really loving I Don’t Mind which is a totally soulful cut.”Flavour Magazine

Media Clips

Marketing Campaign Overview

•Blues & Soul Magazine Media Deal•Print, digital advertising, editorial & social media support•Microsoft Entertainment Properties•Xbox Music, MSN and Windows Phone marketing support in exchange for product placement in the video for ‘Come To Me’•MUZU.TV Featured Video•Full Social Media campaign to followers. Reach of 500,000 in first month, thousands of likes and positive comments•BBC Network Support. Multiple interviews and live sessions throughout the BBC regions•Full grassroots PR campaign resulting in 5 star reviews and multiple press features online and in print

Marketing – Xbox Music

• Most popular individual artist in all European markets during week of promotion

• More popular that Alicia Keys, Ellie Goulding, Rage Against The Machine and Robbie Williams

Promotion Included:•Video feature on Xbox Music (TV) with link to album•MSN Video feature•Windows Phone Social Media competition to win signed albums

In Numbers

Watch/Listen(Click the images to watch/listen)

Come To Me (Album) This Is Me (EP)

ContactsPress & RadioManilla PRContact; Tony McDonagh

ManagementDefinition Music LimitedContact; Harvey Lee

Publishing AdministrationCatalyst Music Publishers LimitedContact; Peter Knight Jr

LegalSimkins Partnership LLPContact; Ed-Baden Powell