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Livin OUt Loud has a new audio blog hosted on Street Rich Magazine. It begins December 4th. Producer Reuben MacCalla and fellow group members Sylvia MacCalla, Lisa LaShawn and J. Martini. Check it out. www.streetrichmagazine.com
About Street Rich Magazine:

Street Rich Magazine.com is an online Hip-Hop and R&B magazine that debuted in June of 2007 worldwide. The features' writers and entire Street Rich staff pride themselves on showcasing mainstream and indie rap artists and models that are leaving a lasting impression in the industry, or as our catchphrase indicates, "Leaving their Mark!" Since our inaugural debut, we have recently hit a hit count topping over 400,000 hits total and averaging over 30,000+ hits a week.

Congratulaltions to Livin Out Loud's own Sylvia MacCalla who is in the cast of "Ray Charles Live" on the opening night performance- last night in Pasadena. You can find out more about the musical on http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935383.html?categoryid=33&cs=1
Also Sylvia and the cast of "Beehive" are nominated for an award at the Ovation awards in Los Angeles on November 12th. As they say, "Break a Leg" Sylvia.

On November 4th you can hear Livin Out Loud's own Reuben MacCalla on the Real Radio Show hosted by Frankie Dee. You can listen to the interview on Sunday Night at 9:00 -10:00pm EST at www.therealradioshow.com/podcasting.html. Real Radio is in Long Island, New York and Broadcasts on 107.1FM. Thank you Real Radio for your support.

LA's The Place interviews the members of Livin Out Loud. Check their site at:

http://lastheplace.com/2007/10/22/livin-out-loud-members-reveal-the-secrets-of-their-success/
For more information.

Livin Out Loud's Latley-Remix is sitting at #6 on Blues and Soul's Magazine (UK) Hip List. Thank you Blues and Soul .

Livin Out Loud is now on AOL Music.

Jive Magazine rated Livin Out Loud's What About Us album at 4 out of 5. Here is what they had to say;

After hitting the top of R&B and Dance charts in the UK during July and December 2006 with the singles “What About U” and “All That Really Matters - 5am mix”, Livin Out Loud is now ready to release the album “What About US” in the USA.

Livin Out Loud includes creative, visionary producer Reuben MacCalla along with his sister vocalist/songwriter/actress Sylvia MacCalla (Hair Spray, Rent), vocalist /songwriter Lisa LaShawn (Diane Warren, Derrick Bramble, Brion James) and songwriter-singer-guitarist J. Martini (Paul Simon, Marc Anthony).

Livin’ Out Loud - What About Us
- What About Us, from Livin’ Out Loud, is a mixture of R & B, hip-hop, techno and soul, all bundled in a harmonic package. The danceable rhythms will have listeners aching to groove to the record’s infectious tone, and the band members trade vocal duties seamlessly so a beat is never missed.

On “All That Really Matters (5AM Radio Edit),” listeners can hear the band members harmonizing against the techno flow of the song. Their voices mesh over each other in a rhythmic way as they talk about what means most in their lives, with such lines as, “Anything that you give to me. Anything that you give to me. All that really matters to me that you give to me…There is a special place that I want you to stay and that it is in my heart forever and ever…You’ll always have a place in my heart.”

With the title track, rap begins the track as it is about the finale of what one person thought was a relationship, but comes to find out it was just a fun time for the other participant. The track is like a discourse between the two, with the male rapping and the female singing her thoughts on their hookup. The male begins with lines like, “I used to love ya baby, the key word is used to…I’m a man so that means I’m a dirty dog...We had a good thing, now let’s chalk it up to a good fling.” Then, the female retorts with questions on the man’s uncaring view of their relationship, with, “Can I talk to you…It’s been too long since we got along and I know things change, livin’ day by day. You don’t take the time to tell me what’s on your mind, baby. You used to love me crazy. I knew I was your lady. Now that it doesn’t feel that way. What about you? What about me? What about us?” It seems the female is asking the male what went wrong and why he suddenly discarded her from his heart, when she felt things were going so well.

On “Where's the Love (Original Urban Mix)," there is a slow, soulful vibe as the female vocalist opens the song and talks about her knowing her man is telling her lies and how she will not stand for it anymore, as she emotes lines such as, “Give me one reason I should stay…Wait a minute now. I need to talk to you. Don’t you lie to me, you better talk true…Tell me what’s up…Talk to me boy is so hard for you to show? Where’s the love? Where’s the love? Where’s the love? Why are you givin’ it up, so tell me where’s the love? I remember when you were caressin’ me, you called out a name, now tell me who is she?” It looks like the female vocalist wants to know why this man has been telling her untruths, and she also wants to know what happened to all the affection between them.

What About Us, from Livin’ Out Loud, is a techno, rhythm and blues fan's dream. The harmonizing is excellent as is the instrumentation. Both the male and female vocalists’ timbres are silky smooth, which adds to the power of their respective points. If you are a techno, R & B or soul enthusiast, go live out loud and pick up this album.

Reviewer: Sari N. Kent

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http://www.pieonline.net/fridayonair/fffshow_07_27_07.mp3
DJ Freaky was on air Firday in Harleem New York interviewing Reuben MacCalla of Livin Out Loud. Check out the link above.

Livin Out Loud appeared in a photo with Aki Kaneko (the West Coast Advertising Director), in Billboard Magazine with a byline about their Billboard performance. Also in the Magazine is the compliation CD "Perfect Proposals" with Robbins Bros charting at #14. Livfin Out Loud's "All That Really Matters" is on that CD.

http://www.streetrichmagazine.com/
Street Rich Magazine, in United States, interviews Reuben MacCalla of Livin Out Loud during his London visit. You can hear it on www.stretrichmagazine.com

Galaxy's Wayne McDonald interviews Reuben MacCalla of Livin Out Loud tonight on his show THE FUNKBASE.

THE FUNKBASE: Grown & Sexy R&B Music For Grown & Sexy R&B People:
Mondays 2255 - 0055 (UK BST) - Galaxy Radio Network

Livin Out Loud's "Do Your Thing" was picked up by Independent Music Network "Summer Special 2- Mainstream" a USA syndicated radio show. This show plays on 100's of radio stations in 35 countries including the USA. You can check it out at www.independentmusicnetwork.com

Adele Roberts of Rock FM interviewed Robin Thcike and Reuben MacCalla represented Livin Out Loud on her Friday night show. We apprieciate the support of both Adele and Rock FM.

Since 2002, Adele Roberts has been presenting Rock FM’s Smooth Grooves show. The show actually started off playing a mixture of dance & R'n'B but has naturally evolved into a dedicated urban music show. The Smooth Grooves show encompasses a top 10 chart, weekly competitions, & upfront music and has remained one of the most listened to shows on a Friday night. Over the years Adele has met & interviewed some of the biggest names in the business. Here a few of the guests!


50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Angie Stone, Corrine Bailey Rae, Donell Jones, Fergie, G-Unit members Jamelia, Jamie Foxx, Kano, Keyshia Cole, Lemar, Lupe Fiasco, Macy Gray, Mica Paris, Nelly Furtado, Outkast, Ryan Leslie, The Game, The Pussycat Dolls, TI, Twista, & Usher.


Rockfm’s Smooth Grooves is proud to support both established and underground artists and in addition to presenting the show, Adele has been invited to be a guest judge on behalf of the MOBO’s & the World junior DMC mix championships. She has also appeared at some of the most respected club nights & events in the UK: Creamfields, Cream, Renaissance (NYE), Sundiessential, Misdemeanors, Cookies & Cream and Gatecrasher Summer Sound System 2007!


Celebrity events in UK & Europe have included: Men in Black II Premiere in Dublin & After Party. Sets in Ayia Napa & Ibiza alongside The Sugababes. Guest sets for More Magazine, Tia Maria & various events for Coronation Street in conjunction with Now Magazine & Heat. Most recently she has become a resident Dj at the London 'Pink Firm' parties which are covered by OK! magazine. In addition to radio, Adele has worked in other areas of media with Trouble TV, Yorkshire TV, & Channel 4 and has hosted a major charity event alongside Dane Bowers. You may also have seen her over the festive period taking part in the Careline TV adverts.




Catch Adele every Friday 10pm – 2am!

In the latestes CMJ survey of USA radio stations, "Do Your Thing" was #4 in adds to radio stations that play Hip Hop/Urban/RnB. These stations were from New York to California, from Florida to Canada, basically all across North America. This is a great start for the summer and this new single.

Street Soul - Volume 3 - The long awaited Vol 3 is now here & Bowy what a good one. 15 Great Tracks - Feat - Nu Life, Now That I Found U & Latley, Livin Out Loud. Sounds & Looks Great. Just push Buy To Secure Your Copy Now !!!!!
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Street Soul - Volume 3 - The long awaited Vol 3 is now here & Bowy what a good one. 15 Great Tracks - Feat - Nu Life, Now That I Found U & Latley, Livin Out Loud. Sounds & Looks Great. Just push Buy To Secure Your Copy Now !!!!!

CD Price: £11.99
Country: UK
Year: 2007

About Street Soul Volume 3 (UK)
Description: Volume 3 - The long awaited Vol 3 is now here & Bwoy what a good one. 15 Great Tracks - Feat - Nu Life, Now That I Found U & Lately, Livin Out Loud. Sounds & Looks Great.

Livin Out Loud's new single "Do Your Thing" is on Cornerstone Promotions Mixtape #95 and 1200 Squad electronically shared the track with DJ Tastemakers. Thank you Cornerstone for your support.

For more information check out the 1200squad at http://www.1200squad.com

LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ 'it' Girl PR) - Livin Out Loud, initially made famous in the United Kingdom, is set to become one of the most buzzed about R+B groups in America. The group's constituents, Reuben MacCalla, Sylvia MacCalla, Lisa LaShawn, and J. Martini, have already relished No 1 widespread success across the UK as not only are their beats regularly at the top of the music charts but their rhythms continue to dominate the UK club scene. Currently on the radio and iTunes, "All that Really Matters," held the No 1spot on the UK charts for 3 weeks straight.

Reuben MacCalla and Sylvia MacCalla are the groups founding members. Reuben is the creative producer and is credited for writing the majority of the group's tunes. Sylvia had success prior to the group performing in the United States tours of the Broadway smash hits of "Rent" and "Hairspray". Reuben and Sylvia led the Livin Out Loud tour in November 2006 opening for Grammy nominated R+B artist Ne-Yo and playing the UK Southport Weekender (one of the UK's top recognized music events). The group's additional two members Lisa LaShawn and J. Martini have also experienced tremendous successes in the record industry. Lisa has worked with the business's top producers including Diane Warren and Derrick Bramble. J. Martini, the offspring of four generations of musicians, was previously a backup singer for the legendary Paul Simon and performs on national tours for the infamous Frankie Valli.

Livin Out Loud is ready to set off the summer in the UK with its new club mix of Lately. The Lately -Club mix is on the Blues and Soul Hip List at #8. Thank you Blues & Soul.

238 USA radio stations have been supporting Livin Out Loud's What About Us USA release of What About Us. These stations represent College and Regional radio stations from New York to Hawaii. We want to thank these stations for their grass roots support.

These four singers are smoother than silk and hotter than fire! Call it R&B, call it Neo-Soul or call it Dance - I call it great! Rueben and Sylvia MacCalla, Lisa LaShawn and J. Martini make up this quartet of velvety vocalist and oh man can they wail! LIVIN OUT LOUD first broke out on the British radio charts in late 2006 then took American radio by storm early 2007. Their debut U.S. release is scheduled for this summer and if you’re looking for the soundtrack to back a little livin’ and lovin’ as well as to bust your best move then get your hands on a copy of LIVIN OUT LOUD’s “What About Us?” and bop till you drop.

While in London late last fall I discovered a new R&B
act that was blasting from just about every radio
station I heard. Livin Out Loud is probably one of the
most underrated, undiscovered underground acts I‘ve
come across in my travels. Their debut album, “What
About Us” is full of consistent variation (wrap your
mind around that one!). It’s Club/R&B/Neo-Soul with a
gentle dash of Hip-Hop and cool swing. What stands out
with this combo are the strong vocals and solid
songwriting.
Livin Out Loud includes visionary record
producer Reuben MacCalla along with his sister
vocalist/songwriter/actress Sylvia MacCalla (Hair
Spray, Rent...), vocalist/songwriter Lisa LaShawn
(Diane Warren, Derrick Bramble, Brion James) and
songwriter-singer-guitarist J. Martini (The
Afrodisiacs, Paul Simon, Marc Anthony). After hitting
the top of R&B and Dance charts in the UK during July
through December 2006 with the singles “What About Us”
and “All That Really Matters - 5am mix”, Livin Out
Loud is now ready to release the album “What About US”
in the USA. The record will be available through
Fontana/Universal Distribution spring of '07.
Songs such as “Lately” show the best in
contemporary R&B with old skool roots. Tracks like
“Brokeazz”, “Hey Yo”, and “What You Came Here For”
have infectious grooves complimented by the laid-back
feel of “You Are My Sunshine” and “So Amazing”. “All
That Really Matters”, “What About Us” and “Where’s The
Love” are simply great songs that give this album a
real timeless quality.
One thing about Livin Out Loud has really
puzzled me. So many of their song titles (like What
About Us) seem to be structured as questions but they
never end with question marks. So I called their
publicist at Mia Mind Music to ask why. The reply?
“When you have artists this talented, there really is
no question”!

Livin Out Loud just inked a deal with Pyramid records to have Fontana Universal distribute the What About US album in the US and Canada. The street date will be announced shortly.

Check out the photo of Livin Out Loud in this weeks Blues and Soul magazine. The article is regarding a compliation album from Urban Essentials.

LIVIN OUT LOUD - "WHAT ABOUT US"
KIN PRODUCTIONS ( to be released Spring 2007)

If the question is “WHAT ABOUT US”, then the answer is… GREAT MUSIC.
This 4-Some is R&B, Soul & Dance elegance in motion. The diversity of the CD flows effortlessly across genres and back again. Reuben MacCalla, Sylvia MacCalla, Lisa LaShawn & J. Martini are the voices that blend and compliment each other throughout the 14 tracks. With the UK chart success of the track “All that really matters” in both the World R&B & URBAN charts, the group is now focused on the USA release in spring 2007. These productions stand out in a refreshing departure from some of the limelight releases of late. Rueben MacCalla, a member and the producer for all the tracks, is bringing the best from the talented group. The four group members are all singer songwriters on the CD, that deep connection with the music is very obvious.

For Hollywood2you.TV – John Reed