Francesco Yates is only 26 years old but he’s already received the highest possible recommendation a musical artist could. “He’s absolutely gonna be just a huge, huge, huge pop star,” Pharrell Williams has said of the Toronto native. “But not in the way people have been thinking of pop music in the past ten years.” It’s a lot to live up to, but Francesco does, both in his songwriting and his impressively evocative musicianship.

“I really want to accomplish as much as I can with this debut album,” Francesco adds. “I want it to be the biggest thing of my generation. It may sound far-fetched and crazy, but that is the end goal. Whatever steps I can take to get there, I’ll take them. We live in a world of complication, and I just want to bring people out of that and get them to have a good time. If I can do that, then I will feel I will have done my part.”

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There’s no question as to why DJ Arkitek is quickly becoming one of the nation’s premier DJs. His high-energy sets and eclectic selection continually reinforces his climb to the top. Arkitek’s ability to draw the best musical selections of any genre is what landed him one of the few coveted spots as a Studio Paris (Chicago) resident DJ. Playing alongside industry heavyweights such as Kaskade, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Afrojack, A-Trak and Snoop Dogg has further refined his skills as a top notch entertainer. His talents have brought him to 1OAK, Bootsy Bellows and Supperclub in LA, SET and The Cleavlander in Miami, and all the way to Club Tropicana in Mykonos, Greece. He recently djed the grand opening of Sweet Chick LA, which is backed by iconic NY rapper Nas. Arkitek inked a deal with 103.5 KISSfm on iHeartRadio as a Saturday night on-air mixer. Four years running, his mix show is blasted to an average of 2.4 million listeners a week, where he hones his ability to recognize hit records and influence masses. DJ Arkitek has recently teamed up with industry heavyweight DJ MOS to bring you Off The Record. The new Los Angeles based radio show is programed and hosted entirely by the two, and is broadcasted every Tues night on Dash Radio from 7pm-9pm PST. He can also be heard playing guest slots Sirius XM’s premiere Hip Hop station Shade45. Through his passion for music and relentless work in nightclubs and radio, Arkitek has provided services for clients such as Nike, TiVo, Dom Perignon, Cars.com, Redbull, UNICEF, Macy’s and Don Julio. Keep a lookout for appearances in your city as his open-format blueprint consistently commands crowds to their feet.

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On the cusp of their two year anniversary of being voted together on ABC’s “Boy Band”, IRL announced today they will be releasing their long-awaited debut album, She Do, on August 23rd.

Titled after the track “She Do,” the album reflects the band’s musical journey and growth from boys toyoung men. The sinuous “She Do” is both playful and romantic, but laid back at the same time. IRL will release the official video for “She Do” on August 23rd, and have already prepped an acoustic version of the song and video.

IRL’s infectious spirit and comradery echoes in their most recent (and second) Top 40 hit “Crazy
AF.” The album contains previously released material, plus three new songs. IRL co-wrote one of the new tracks, “Don’t Go,” on the album, which is a perfect blend of their sentimental yet gritty realism. In addition to their classic harmonies and retro R&B stylings, the band features a rapid-fire rapper and violin player, as well as multiple verses and choruses sung in Spanish.

Each supremely talented member of IRL is diverse, and endearingly relatable and to their legion of fans, their devoted “Life-Lines.” Brady overcame a severe stutter with singing as his therapy. Brady grew up in musical theater, singing multiple genres of music, and has worked professionally on television and on stage. Conor recently shared the news of his diagnosis on the autistic spectrum to encourage his fans that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to. Conor is the rapper in the band, as well as a classically trained violinist. He recently changed his first name back to Conor (from Michael.) Chancebecame a father at a very young age, and his dedication to his 4-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, is beautiful to behold. Drew grew up in The Bronx, NY, with a single mom. A devoted son, he busked in subways to help make ends meet. Sergio is the son of Mexican immigrants. Self-taught on guitar, Sergio frequently adds Spanish verses or choruses to IRL songs.

After two years, IRL’s growth is palpable. IRL has toured the world, and performed on a slew of TV showsincluding Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, Live with Kelly & Ryan, MTV’s TRL, Arthur AsheKids Day and Despierta America. They’ve learned new instruments and complex choreography. Their style has evolved into street-wear chic. They are penning their own songs.

With their debut album, and millions of streams and followers already under their belts, IRL have arrived.

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