Music & Lyrics by Chakra Bleu & S.Halford (BMI) ; Produced by Chakra Bleu © 2017 Recorded & Engineered by John Billings at Funky Tymz Studio, Nashville, TN Master by Jim DeMain at Yes Master Studio, Nashville, TN Musicians: Chakra Bleu: Lead Harmony vocal; Rhythm Electric Guitar John Billings: Bass Brice Foster: Bass Ronnie Godfrey: Keys Paul Allen: Lead Guitar Scott Ducaj: Trumpet Chris Dunn: Trombone A festive vibe resonates on this summer sizzler release CD: ‘Our Own Paradise’. Chakra Bleu’s 8th album includes the genre of Island-Reggae, R&B, Pop-Rock that will make a person feel like they’re sitting on a Caribbean beach sipping a long awaited pina colada. Her 1st media single release: ‘We Shall Overcome’ digs in with a message pertaining to equality & justice for the 99%. It’s powerful and leads one to feel what this artist really is about, which gives credence to her compelling presence as not only an successful recording artist, yet also that of an insightful messenger and leader. Chakra Bleu’s 7th CD ‘ALL OF ME’ had amazing chart action: The title single ‘All Of Me’ charted #2 on Top 40 as well as #1 on Indie Tope 40, holding for FIVE weeks! That’s not all - yes and then #7 on Top 100! The second single, ’The Shadow’ went to #4 on (NMW) Top 40. Bold. Pioneering. She pushes the boundaries with a perspective that is invitingly insightful and upbeat. This positive vibe flows throughout her music imbuing a magnetic, passionate intensity. Experiencing her unique style of Americana/Pop-Rock/R&B/Island music is like a natural shot of adrenaline that infuses a person with an invigorating surge of energy! Playful, intriguing, enticing, daringly honest and empowering, are words to describe how this captivating artist connects with her audience. Chakra Bleu has received airplay from various cuts off her CD’s on Top 40, A/C, Country, AAA, Americana radio in the USA as well as Europe. She has been the Spotlight artist at The Bluebird Cafe and BMI Showcases; playing top listening venues in Nashville/Music City USA, as well as being granted the ‘Arena award Feb.1999. This prestigious honor has been granted to few other acts such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Jo Dee Messina, etc. who have contributed an inspiring presence in their community. Quoted recently by Dave Carew for Nashville Underground: “Chakra Bleu is - hands down-one of the most original and distinctive Pop/Rock/Americana artists ever to grace the underground Nashville music scene. Inspired by everything from the styling of bands like Heart and the Cowboy Junkies, to transcendent New Age thought, she has forged, over the past decade, some of the most uplifting, eclectic, thought-provoking, and empowering music ever created in Music City,USA.” Her 6th CD ‘SOUVENIR’ had five singles simultaneously bedazzle: Top 40 Country Main & Indie Charts (sts) with Weathered the Storm (#8); She Walks Alone (#17); Top 40 Main Charts with ‘Sabotage‘ scoring TOP DEBUT single & charting (#8); ‘Anyday Now’ charting at (#10) for three weeks, as well as(#4) on Top 30 Indie Charts!; ‘Addicted To You’, on Americana Charts,and also making the Spotlight on Cashbox Magazine. Chakra Bleu’s fifth album single from YOU’RE THE ONE, ‘When I Hold Your Hand’ charged AAA and Americana airwaves, charting #5 on STS Top 30 Indie Chart and #27 on STS Top 40 Main Chart! Her prior single, ‘Hopelessly In Love’ from the Seize the Day album, scored big as well, making it to #16 on the national A/C chart.