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Last Updated: 12/10/2009

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City: NY
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 2/18/2006

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 

Current mood:focused and grateful
Season’s Greetings folks!

A strong 2009 finish equals a strong 2010 start. That said… I’ve made it a point to take NYC by storm for the remainder of 2009 in preparation for a major 2010. Please read on and MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th
UPTOWN NIGHTS W/ DANA LEONG
@ HARLEM STAGE - THE GATEHOUSE (NYC)
150 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
Tickets: $15
My band and I will be performing an opening set for phenomenal artist, Dana Leong and his “Milk & Jade” show…
More info: http://harlemstage.org/email/2009-12-02.htm?utm_source=IE+Newsletter&utm_campaign=b8ed3f5e3e-Uptown_Nights_Blast_12_2_2009&utm_medium=email

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th

CHARITY BALL WITH CELEBRITY HOST ENTOURAGE’S ADRIAN GRENIER (HBO)
@ METROPOLITAN PAVILION (NYC)
125 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
I’ll be making a special appearance with my band at Charity Water’s Charity Ball - A worthwhile cause, celebrity guests, and great people…
More info: http://www.charitywater.org/charityball/index.htm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th

VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC SHOWCASE (BREAK’N THROUGH UNPLUGGED)
@ THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM (NYC)
431 West 16th Street
New York City, NY 10011
This is yet another must-attend event! Join us as my band and I hit one of the finest stages in NYC for this very special event!
More info: http://highlineballroom.com/bio.php?id=1286

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th
ROSE LIVE – FREE HOLIDAY PARTY/SHOW
@ ROSE LIVE MUSIC (WILLIAMSBURG, BK)
345 Grand Street (btwn Havemeyer/Marcy)
11211 Williamsburg
Venue: 718.599.0069
Restaurant: 718 388 8451
Come hang with me and my band as I do host first solo live performance in the popular and trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn! No cover, no hassle, warm, cozy, and lots of Holiday fun…
Flyer: http://www.robmurat.com/robmuratROSELIVE12-26.jpg
More info: http://www.liveatrose.com/index.php?view=details&id=249%3Arob-murat&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=56

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THURSDAY – DECEMBER 31st
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN NYC – 2009 GRAND FINALE!!!
Save-the-date and stay tuned for a MAJOR announcement…
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If you’ll be in or around NYC this month, see you soon! Until then…

Do good. Live well. Be great.
-Rob
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 

Current mood:focused and grateful
Greetings folks,

Here are a few key updates worth sharing. Enjoy and please spread the word! ;-)


“DILEMMA” MUSIC VIDEO UPDATE + BONUS FOOTAGE

By now, you should be aware of the current success of the music video for my single, “Dilemma.” The video, featuring Kidz in the Hall, is currently on rotation on VH1 and BET TV stations. It has received love from MTVU. And it’s available in over 30 million homes OnDemand via Music Choice. And the buzz continues to build… I recently posted this... but here it is again: The video has now officially been added to the online catalogues of MTV, VH1, and AOL Music. Pretty Cool!


MTV http://www.mtvmusic.com/artist/murat_rob/videos/445099/dilemma_remix_
VH1 & AOL Music
http://video.aol.co.uk/video-detail/rob-murat-dilemma-remix-10/634445515

BONUS: Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2NgaX92hy4


“KNOW…” GOES ITUNES

True Rob Murat fans are surely aware of my ballad “Know…” I am pleased to announce that (due to popular demand) the song is now officially being introduced to the rest of the world. A live recording of the song is available on my latest album, So Much to Say, but now, for the first time, the studio recording of “Know…” is available on iTunes. But wait, there’s more! The song is also now featured exclusively on one of the leading online music magazines, Singersoom.

Check it out, rate it, comment, and add “Know…” to your collection (i.e. buy it ;-):
http://singersroom.com/music/Rob-Murat/Know/1962



SINGERSROOM INTERVIEW

Speaking of Singersroom, a few of their folks recently stopped by the studio in NYC to interview me. The interview is now featured in the site’s Media Center along with Beyonce’s new video featuring Lady Gaga and more…

Check it out:
http://www.singersroom.com/video/Rob-Murat/Get-To-Know-Me-Interview/1011



SPECIAL EVENTS + LIVE APPEARANCES:

LIVE IN PHILLY TONIGHT
I’ll be heading down to Philly later this evening to perform at the ‘Sounds for the Soul’ concert at the University of Pennsylvania. All Philly folks should definitely come by. Event efforts will benefit The Souls of Poor Folk charity initiative.


Sounds for the Soul Concert
University of Pennsylvania
Bodek Lounge @ Houston Hall
3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 7PM
NO CHARGE

KINDRED PREMIERE THIS SATURDAY IN NYC
Join the lovely ladies of Sistapac Productions this Saturday in NYC as they host the launch party for the premiere of their hot new webisode series, KINDRED. Believe me when I tell you… This is a MUST-ATTEND event! The red-carpet affair is open to the public and it will feature celebrity guests, gift prizes, and a special performance by yours truly… plus it’s FREE for those on the guest list! If you’re in or around NYC this weekend, don’t be silly… BE THERE!


KINDRED Launch Premiere Event
THIS SATURDAY November 21st
SLATE (NYC) 54 W. 21st Street (btwn 5th & 6th)
8pm – 11pm
FREE ON THE GUEST LIST

Get more info and rsvp here: http://www.kindredseries.com/launch_event.asp


And that about wraps up this update… Thanks for your continued attention!

-Rob Do good. Live well. Be great.

"The person who does not believe it can be done should not interrupt the person doing it."
Friday, October 30, 2009 
Hey folks...

In the second edition of my new series, WALK WITH ME..., I stop to chat with the one and only, Amanda Diva (featured on the single Mr. Soulman off of my latest album, So Much to Say). 

Good times. Check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=UbrbZZJj_1w





Have a great weekend!

-Rob
Do good. Live well. Be great.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 
Check out today's news (just in case you missed it):

Video Feature / Interview on the popular magazine, FRANK 151
http://bit.ly/i1EmA

My impromptu chat with Big Ced from my recent visit to www.blackplanet.com offices in NYC
http://blip.tv/play/AYGq41..YC


Keeping you in the loop... Hope all is well on your end.

-Rob
Do good. Live well. Be great.
Monday, October 19, 2009 

Current mood:thankful and focused
Hey there...

So... I remember (not too long ago), I was checking out MTV's video catalogue online to see what was hot and what was not. Now my video is featured on the very same site. Pretty cool...

MTV:

http://www.mtvmusic.com/murat_rob/videos../445099/dilemma_remix_1_0.jhtml


VH1/AOL Music:
http://video.aol.co.uk/video-detail/rob-murat-dilemma-remix-10/634445515


And the plot thickens...

-Rob
Do good. Live well. Be great.

Get the album: http://www.robmurat.com



"The person who does not believe it can be done should not interrupt the person doing it."


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DILEMMA MUSIC VIDEO CREDITS:
Produced by Rob Murat (Quench Entertainment Group) and Deepa Donde (Red Elephant Films).
Director: Duane Humeyestewa
Director of Photography: Lukasz Pruchnik
Featured: Kidz in the Hall
Lead female actress: Lisa Marie Gonzalez
1st Assistant Director: Wendy Shear
Fashion Designer / Stylist / Wardrobe Consultant: Tamara Pogosian
Production Coordinator/Assistant Stylist: April Rose Gedney
Production Coordinator: Reginald Brennan
Make-up Artist: Diana Manzanares
Hair Stylist: Scott Wasserman
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Song written by Rob Murat
Rap (Remix 1.0) written by Naledge
Music produced by Rob Murat (Quench) & Optiks (Opvision)

Please note that a full list of cast and crew will be available on imdb.com soon.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 
Hey folks,

I've got more great news to report! My debut music video, Dilemma Remix 1.0 ft. Kidz in the Hall, is now On Demand via Music Choice on cable TV. Folks in over 30 million homes nationwide can now access the video anytime they want to. Next time you're channel surfing, check it out. (It's free!!!) :-)

Check your local TV guide/menu for Music OnDemand or Music Choice.



The plot thickens... SPREAD THE WORD!!!

-Rob
Do good. Live well. Be great.

"The person who does not believe it can be done should not interrupt the person doing it."









Friday, October 02, 2009 

Current mood:focused
Every now and then, it's OK to step away from the typical subject matters to talk about something else...

ONE DAY is one of the most powerful songs on my recent album, So Much to Say. I remember the day I began working on the track. I was like “This right here is hot, and something about it is deep… What should I write about?” At the time there were a bunch of school shootings happening and a friend of mine had recently lost his daughter to gang violence. I remember the feeling at the time… and with the help of Blitz, I was lucky enough to capture it on ONE DAY.

CHECK IT OUT:

http://www.theboombox.com



-Rob

"The person who does not believe it can be done should not interrupt the person doing it." –Chinese Proverb
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 
Sharing a little bit more of me with you... ENJOY!

ROB MURAT EXCLUSIVE - WALK WITH ME... vol. 1

http://www.youtube.com/wat..ch?v=fIx_YYgBCvI





Friday, September 11, 2009 

Greetings folks,


As we take a moment to honor and remember the lives lost on this tragic day just eight years ago, allow me to make a special announcement that somewhat counters the somber mood…


My debut music video for Dilemma Remix 1.0 (ft. Kidz in the Hall) has landed its first national television placement and will premiere TONIGHT on BETJ on the network’s weekly countdown, Soul Sessions, during the 10pm hour!!! Please check your local listings, spread the word, and tune in (or set your dvr)!


And… while I have your attention, I’ll take a moment to highlight some key folks involved in the creation of the video including my Co-Producer, Deepa Donde, (Red Elephant Films), Director, Duane Humeyestewa, Director of Photography, Lucasz Pruchnik, 1st Assistant Director, Wendy Shear, Fashion Designer / Stylist / Wardrobe Consultant, Tamara Pogosian (www.tamarapogosian.com), Fashion Designer, Loris Diran (www.lorisdiran.com), Production Coordinators, April Rose Gedney and Reginald Brennan, Make-up Artist, Diana Manzanares, Hair Stylist, Scott Wasserman,  and lead female actress, Lisa Gonzalez. Please note that a full list of cast and crew will be available on imdb.com early next week.


Thank you for your continued attention and support!


Onward and upward…


-Rob


"The person who does not believe it can be done should not interrupt the person doing it." –Chinese Proverb....


Wednesday, September 02, 2009 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDLph7QaAd0

Here is the extended music video version of my lead single, DILEMMA! The story behind the story. Be the first to watch and rate it!!! A Quench Entertainment production in association w/ Red Elephant Films. Directed by D. Humeyestewa. Wardrobe/Styling by T. Pogosian.