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Karina Pasian
Debut album - 2008 page 1 - page 2
myspace.com/karinapasianmusic
Karina Pasian’s godfather, famed
music producer and businessman Quincy Jones, has also been a guardian angel for the young singer. In addition to giving her
advice, the maestro included her in the “We Are the Future” charity concert in 2006. Considering the talents Jones
has worked with, from Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan to Michael Jackson and Tamia, she is in good company. “I know
I’m blessed to have someone like Quincy in my corner,” she says.
“From
my heart, She’s one of the most talented people
that
I’ve ever heard in my life.”
---Quincy
Jones
A fan who embraces all forms of music, from the stylish Black pop of Brandy to old school jazz greats, Karina performed
the standard “Misty” when she was at the White House last year. “Emilio Estefan, who has been a friend of
my family for years, helped to put the show together, and invited me to be a part of it,” says Karina. “Later,
my brother told me that I was the first Dominican to play at the White House, and that made me very proud.”
Studying music and voice at High School for the Professional Performing Arts, the Washington Heights native was more
than prepared for any challenges that arose in the studio. “I was blessed to have some pretty amazing teachers who prepared
me well,” she says sweetly. Refusing to fall into any cliché, Karina Pasian has recorded an album that is a reflection
of her age and independent point of view. Kristina Pasian - Sixteen At War
Karina Pasian ’s song “Sixteen”
is a song of independence and admiration. “Ain’t no daddy’s where I’m from, its just mad mothers…why
am I disrespected by someone I should call brother,” she sings in a pristine voice. “I wanted to do a song about
what teenager girls go through in urban areas. It’s not cool that boys think they’re being cute when they say
nasty stuff to us on the street.” Written and produced by The Dream and Tricky Stewart, best known for their work with
Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and Madonna’s “Me Against the Music,” the song “Sixteen”
reminds one of vintage Brill Building girls like the Crystals or Little Eva with an electro-groove.
Another The Dream and Tricky Stewart track
that will leave fans breathless is “Baby Baby,” an uptempo song that is destined to be a dance floor scorcher. “Though this is a fun song, it’s not just
a party song,” says Karina “It’s about guys who simply see young women as sex objects, but I refuse to be
that girl.” Indeed, like Aretha Franklin, she simply wants some respect. Sharing the mic with rapper Lil Mama (“Lip
Gloss” & “Shawty Get Loose”), the two young stars connected in the studio. “Lil Mama was so cool,
but it was her confidence in the booth that was really exciting.”
Produced and written by Carlos McKinney, the sing-songy “Can’t Find
the Words” embraces elements of jazz and pop while simultaneously creating a whimsical track that sounds like nothing
else of the radio. Additionally, Karina’s favorite song “Winner,” which highlights her elegant piano (her
light touch on the keyboard reminds one of Erroll Garner) playing, is laidback and uplifting.
A beautiful young woman with more musical moxy than most sixteen year olds,
Karina Pasian has constructed one of the finest debut discs in years. Melancholic and truthful, funky and real, blissful and
bold, Karina's album is the sound of a better tomorrow.
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