| September 6th 2024  Viveen will be launching her first EP, the the pop-dance driven “Four To The Floor” with lead track and single “Should've Been You” on September 6th. The EP has a nu-disco flavour with a touch of EDM. Viveen is the singer-songwriter collaborating with producers Greg Stainer (Hollaphonic), Rob Yeo and fellow songwriter Alan Glass (George Benson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Al Green).
The physical CD comes in a stunning glossy digipak and is available for presale with digital downloads at Bandcamp with lots of bonus extras - https://bit.ly/3WDvU7O
EP Background
The EP is put together with some notable producers Alan Glass (Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson), Greg Stainer (Hollaphonic) and hot new producer Rob Yeo. The tracks are mixed by Richard Bignell (Jamiroqui’ mix engineer). Viveen is the singer and lyricist, the producers are creating the music.
Greg Stainer
Greg is the songwriter and producer for Hollaphonic. They have a No1 debut album with four No.1 singles on UMG, releasing their Spaceship EP through Sony Music in late 2017. They have opened and performed alongside Coldplay, P!NK, David Guetta, Major Lazer, Armin Van Buuren, Deadmau5, Rudimental, Disclosure, DNCE and many more. Greg's solo achievements to date include 2 Gold Discs, a discography of over 60 productions & remixes (on record labels such as Hed Kandi, CR2, Stealth, Loudbit, Seamless, Universal & Warner) a full-length solo Album "6mil 2headphones" (which peaked at number 7 in the Virgin Megastore Album Charts), and a top 10 position in DJ Magazine's Middle East & North Africa poll.
 Alan Glass
Alan Glass is a song writer and producer with credits including songs for: Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Kenny G, Earth Wind and Fire, Shena Easton, Lighthouse Family, Maxi Priest, George Benson, Aswad, Liberty X, Mis-Teeq plus much more, including writing for X Factor winners all over Europe.
Rob Yeo
R84 is a versatile producer based in the UK. With a passion for 80’s music, he draws his influences from synth wave, retro and nu disco to create his signature sound. As a session piano & keyboard player he performs with Banarama, Deniece Pearson (Five Star), Shalamar, and Matt Goss (Bros).
Richard Bignall- Mastering
Richard has a double platinum disc for his work as the Pro Tools engineer on Jamiroquai's 2006 LP "High Times". He engineered two Jamiroquai albums in all. He also has credits with Travis, Mica Paris, Bryan Ferry, All Saints, Simple Minds, Geri Halliwell, Errol Brown, D-Influence, The Cornerstones, Will Topley, Roachford, Boo Radleys, Billie Ray Martin, Mel C, Culture Club, Sheila Ferguson, Marc Almond, Nick Heyward, Steve Winwood and many more.
About Viveen
Viveen is formerly with N-Trance, selling over 5 million records across Europe, scoring 4 UK top ten hits and 12 UK top 40 entries with songs such as “Turn Up The Power” and "Paradise City" - https://bit.ly/3yzqCCk Viveen left at the height of the bands fame to join the new incarnation of Drizabone – Driza.
 As a solo artist Viveen has featured on various Ministry of Sounds projects in the past including “Don't Look Back” which was a huge hit in the dance charts, reaching number 5 in the UK and included on the MOS “Hed Kandi Summer Album”. The song was released under the name ATFC & Ghostcopy. Viveen sung, produced & arranged lead /backing vocals. She also composed the Topline (lyrics and melody).
In 2020 Viveen reached the UK dance charts performing lead vocals on LMC’s version of Stevie Wonders - “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” - https://bit.ly/3AuShEU
Viveen has had songs released on Ministry of Sounds, AATW Records and Toolroom Records. Her collaborations are with some great artists including Richard Dinsdale (prior to his reimagining as the blockbuster artist WEISS). Together they scored a number one song on the Australian Dance Charts – “Pulling Me Under”. Further collaborations have included Patrick Hagenaar, Sucker DJ’s and the LA Styles Project. She has also appeared as backing vocals on tracks with Boy George, Nathalie Imbruglia, Simon Webbe, Aswad plus live work with Tom Jones, Al Green, Robbie Williams, Lionel Richie, Deniece Williams and many more.
 Track Listings & Credits
Track 1 – Should’ve Been You (4:05) - lyrics/vocals/vocal production - Viveen, music and production - Rob Yeo. Artist: Viveen. Tunecode: 617493AM. ISRC: GX3Q72400002
Track 2 – Whose Life Is It Anyway (4:22) - lyrics/vocals/vocal production - Viveen, music and production – Rob Yeo. Artist: Viveen. Tunecode: 617492LT. ISRC: GX3Q72400003
Track 3 – Promise The Moon (4:09) - lyrics/vocals/vocal production - Viveen, music - Alan Glass, production Rob Yeo. Artist: Viveen. Tunecode: 619580CP. ISRC: GX3Q72400010
Track 4 – Slip Away (3:04)– lyrics/vocals/vocal production - Viveen, music and production - Greg Stainer. Artist: Viveen, Greg Stainer. Tunecode: 617493AQ. ISRC: GX3Q72400005
Bonus Track Track 5 – Whose Life Is It Anyway (Greg Stainer Remix)(3:08) – lyrics/vocals/vocal production - Viveen, music and production - Greg Stainer. Artist: Viveen, Greg Stainer. Tunecode: 617493AS. ISRC: GX3Q72400006
Executive Producers: Viveen and Craig Brown. Mix Engineer: Richard Bignall (tracks 1,2 & 3), Greg Stainer (tracks 4 & 5)
EP Info
Artist Name: Viveen
EP Title: “Four to the Floor”
Lead Track & single: “Should’ve Been You”
Distributor: Tunecore
Label: Phat Sky Records
Genre: Pop Dance /Nu Disco / EDM
Spotify - URI only live on Sep 6th
spotify:album:1jzHcNYFq0vQD4PTpcAPxj (Should’ve Been You)
spotify:album:5TCw7p7r5AWINsOf7uhNW8 (Four To The Floor EP)
Apple Music - preview
music.apple.com/gb/album/four-to-the-floor-ep/1762155496 (Four To The Floor)
Project Release Dates:
September 6th in stores.
Live EP launch at the Camden Music Festival on September 14th.
Media Booking and Contact Info
Craig Brown
RTM Ltd
0207 558 8677
07890 474760
craig[at]rtm-ltd[dot]com
www.rtm-ltd.com
Camden Music Festival: www.camdenmusicfestival.com/pages/whats-on
Quotes
“I’ve worked with Viveen and she is an incredible talent! I’m so excited about her project! Give a listen, you’ll love it!”
Deniece Williams
“Wonderful new Viveen release, Four to the Floor! The forceful energetic rhythm is compelling. Perfect for her hypnotically powerful voice. Love it!”
Kathy Sledge
“Beautiful vocals and beautifully put together! Best of luck with the release.” <b="" />Baby D
"Viveen what a talented lady great voice. Wishing you success with the release”
Gwen Dickey – the Voice of Rose Royce
“Apart from being a superbly talented backbone vocalist for Shalamar’s world tours and TV appearances , Viveen is a stand out talent worthy of the ears and hearts of the world ! Go get ‘em Sister !”
Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar
“They say the hallmark of a good song is, if you can remember the “Hook” after hearing it. The answer is, Yes I Can “Four To The Floor “ does what it says on the Tin.. it is Uplifting and will have you on your feet. I love Viveen’s tone of voice which adds to the vintage catchy soulful melody that make you want to Sing along and Dance at the same time.“
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