What keeps music fresh is its way of reinventing itself and Cocoa Sarai seems to have found a beautiful balance between the past and the present. Her soulful delivery over today's club driven style of production has given her a unique sound being referred to as "Pop-soul." With influences such as Prince, Billie Holliday & Mary J. Blige she colors outside the lines and pushes the envelope of creativity. As an amazing songwriter, she adds a new dynamic to an era where great music is lost in meaning. Undeniably talented, Cocoa Sarai will forever change the way music is perceived.
With several accomplishments to her name,Cocoa Sarai is moving full throttle towards a very successful music career. With being the current 2009 Winner of HOT 97 BET Blaze the Stage this Brooklyn, New York native has nothing holding her back. With her second single blazing on Digiwaxx, College Radio, and Urban Radio “Camera’s On” has strengthened its position garnering increasing spins and rave reviews fromDJs worldwide as well her remix of Def Jam recording artist Jeremih “Birthday Sex” has also circulated the mix tape world.
With her single “Ring” receiving much praise from numerous outlets including a recent 5 star DJ review on Hottwax.com. Trevor Gale, Vice President of Sesac, notes Cocoa Sarai as “One of the best new songwriters on the horizon.” Cocoa started gaining recognition at an early age by being the youngest member of the The Hip Hop Project a documentary that was executive produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah. Cocoa has also traveled the world sharing her talent and serving as a pillar of inspiration to the nation of Guam. She recently toured Southern Europe (France, Hungary, Spain) and Italy with the world renown“Harlem Gospel Choir” She has also received numerous nominations including “Best Female R&B Artist” at the 2007 Underground Music Awards along with an impressive Grammy nomination for the song “Treat You Better” which featured her vocals. More recently Cocoa delivered an incredible performance on BET’s 106 and Park and was invited back for a second performance within just six months.
Cocoa Sarai is the epitome of a true artist. She is already garnering the attention of several major label executives, ring tone and publishing companies. Cocoa stands at barely five feet tall and her larger than life personality can be heard throughout her music. When Cocoa Sarai performs, everyone stops and listens. Her live shows are captivating and her street buzz is major. Unlike many other artists who attempt to follow current trends, Cocoa Sarai is fearless and it is her ability to create with no boundaries that allows her music to have a universal appeal.
Cocoa Sarai is definitely an artist of a new breed. Her Pop-soul sound is a fierce combination of past, present, and future. Energy driven and packed with emotion, Cocoa’s music is multi-dimensional. “My music is my therapy. I see colors when I write and my feelings are heard when I sing.” There is a complex innocence heard in her music that resonates as clear as the beautiful flowers that she sometimes wears in her hair – and everyone gets it. Cocoa Sarai is a rare gem and there is no doubt that she will dominate the charts with her irresistible ear candy.
Cocoa Sarai's "Cameras On"
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206-309-3937
