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In the magazine Vara discusses how her life has changed since landing a recording deal, how she differentiates herself from other pop singers and what she told her mother two weeks before meeting Siri Music CEO, Chauncy Jackson. Stefani Vara shares the pages of Dub Magazine with cover artist THE GAME and MTV’s skate park king RYAN SHEKLER.
 

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Siri Music welcomes our newest member of the family;
Sebastian’s Debut Album will be released Spring 2009. 

“Sebastian is poised to be the next male R&B singer of our day and we are very pleased to have him on the label,” says Chauncy Jackson, “His debut album will help to further cultivate Siri Music and solidify his growth as an artist.”

In December 2005, at 16 years old, Sebastian attracted the attention of Steve Greenberg, then president of Columbia Records. Although Sebastian’s time at Columbia Records was short lived due to the restructuring of the company, he was fortunate enough to have met with Jackson this past year, “I’m extremely excited to be given a second chance to make the music I love, and to be able to share it with the world. I want to thank Chauncy and the Siri Music family for believing in me,” says Sebastian.

Sebastian’s has lend his voice to several projects. Most recently, he performed at the Hague Jazz Festival in the Netherlands. He is also on Disney’s Jump In album with the You Tube favorite “Where I Go From Here” and can be heard on the songs “A Time To Love” and “My Love Is On Fire,” from Stevie Wonder’s most recent album A Time To Love. “We are ready to expose a naturally gifted artist to the industry,” says Jackson. “Times are changing and consumers want substance. We plan to extend his reach while developing an artist that speaks to the youth for years to come.” 

In the coming months, Siri Music plans to release music from Stefani Vara, Lillian Roberts, Okera, Sasha Nutgent, as well as the sophomore release from Siri Music’s first artist Jeremiah. 

“This deal will help us in our continuing effort to find talented artists in search of a label that will nurture their creativity,” Jackson said. “I’m excited that Siri Music has found a new home and am privileged to be working with Avery and Monte.”

Jackson also said that pop princess Stefani Vara’s highly-anticipated debut, Storybook Diaries, will be the first album released under the multi-year deal. The disc will hit store shelves this May. “The team has been working extensively to come to the table with some of the most distinct and original ideas for exposure,” he adds, “The disc contains a number of hit songs and we expect to support the set throughout 2008.”

In the coming months, Siri Music plans to release music from Lillian Roberts, Okera, Sasha Nutgent, as well as the sophomore release from Siri Music’s first artist Jeremiah. “The success of our promotional and marketing campaigns opened many doors for the label,” Jackson added. “Federal/Universal Republic is a great operation and I’m certain that everyone there will work hard to ensure the success of our future releases.”

“Siri Music has many surprises in store for the new year, including new signees,” Jackson said. “I hear great music from unsigned bands and veteran artists daily, and I am looking forward to helping those deserving artists grow their fan bases.”