Welcome to The Limelight
Atlanta is a musician Mecca. I have uncovered a limitless pool of musicians who are the best in their respective genres. Every week, I have more mind-blowing talent to add to my ever-growing Limelight Playlist. I have no idea what the A&Rs are doing; they’re asleep at the wheel. I don’t mind, I’m glad I get to find them first; it’s like a hidden gem; the most pleasant surprise. These artists are not at all basic or common, I just seem to have a talent radar. I’m the new-age Sean Combs or Barry Gordy. This grass-roots expedition is on a mission to create a new cohort of Hollywood Star recipients. Many ask me what I look for in a new project. I need to see stars. Sales are fleeting. I want unmistakable talent that reeks of longevity. The Limelight is looking for classic musicians who want to be rock stars; game-changers! We will help to develop the careers of this generation’s Beetles, Jackson 5, Monkey’s, and Temptations.
I founded The Limelight, because far too many artists are not taken serious until they are already well-known. Many are over looked, so I decided to create the right set of resources that can get them onto the right radars. I’ve learned and grown so much, and we haven’t even gotten started. Everyday, I’m building more relationships and grinding harder with people who share my passion for music and artists development.
We find and develop musicians. Great artists want their time in The Limelight and The Limelight LOVES great artists. No one starts out at their potential; we’re here to help you reach it. Some artists are more prepared for this transformation. Cinnamon Denise is one of those artists.
An Atlanta, Georgia native, Cinnamon Denise is a vocalist, bassoonist, songwriter, and producer who has a talent for engulfinglisteners into her music. As a vocalist, she started singing at an early age in her church Gospel choir where she developed a unique and virtuosic singing style. She uses this style in her performances with R&B/soul influences beautifully intertwined in the music. As a classically trained bassoonist, Cinnamon Denise incorporates a unique style of playing into her performances and has volunteered as a bassoon teacher in the Greater Miami community.
A gifted lyricist and songwriter, Cinnamon Denise is fluent in several songwriting styles in the English and Spanish languages. Her projects include collaborating with the Japanese deep house producer, Hideo Kobayashi; an eclectic acoustic duo, “Cinnamon and Jonny” in Ibiza, Spain; a songwriting team member of new song for the Slovenia’s Got Talent 2014 winner, Jana Šušteršič; a staff writer for the Peer Music Publishing Company; and the new age R&B band, the George Lacson Project’s recent EP release, Paradigms. As a producer, her music video, “You Were Here,” received 2nd Place in the Pronebula Awards Music Video Contest in Valencia, Spain. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment (NABFEME), Atlanta, GA Chapter.
“I believe in the power of music to bring about change in this world. So, let’s make some music and spread some love.” -Cinnamon Denise
Cinnamon Denise is an alumna of the University of Miami Frost School of Music where she studied Media Writing and Production. She recently received her Masters in Music Technology Innovation from Berklee College of Music Valencia, Spain Campus. As an ambassador of Berklee College of Music she attended the Midem Music 4-day Conference in Cannes, France, where she displayed her creative process on the demonstration floor and gave a stunning performance at the EmTech España 2014 MIT Conference. She recently completed a 3-month apprenticeship at Sonic Vista Studios, Ibiza, Spain, under the direction of L. Henry Sarmiento II, Recording Academy member and mixing/mastering engineer. At Sonic Vista Studios, she exponentially increased her writing and mixing skills, as well as became inspired by great musicians such as Elijah Ray.
Cinnamon Denise has toured the eastern coast of Spain; performed on Eurovision-Slovenian national television; recorded with Grammy winning producers and engineers; and performed at some of Atlanta’s top venues, to include The Velvet Note and Apache Café. Selected in the top 10 from 100 applicants, she was a semifinalist in the 2015 Montreux Jazz Festival Jazz Voice Competition, presided by legendary artist Al Jarreau.
Cinnamon Denise aspires to successfully perform and reach national and international audiences through her intriguing vocals and musicianship. Her goal is to correlate with worldwide artists via songwriting and music production. Her desire is to leave a legacy of a safe space for aspiring female musicians, producers, songwriters, and engineers by opening a music school that empowers young ladies to harness and nurture their individual talents.
Follow Cinnamon Denise’s journey:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinnamondenise
Website: http://www.cinnamondenise.com/new-album/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinnamondenise
Booking info: cinnamondenise@gmail.com
