"a melancholy sex dream!" Make A Star.com

"The New York native brilliantly combines guitar driven modern rock with dance to bring forth a unique pop/punk sound that cannot be explained, but only experienced." The Industry Resource

"Green Day meets Duran Duran!"Garageband.com

"Slick hooks, catchy melodies and pining vocals" Listen.com

"Tap your feet and sing along!" WhateverHQ online

"Moody and contemporary" Music Connection Magazine.

"Makes my blood rock!" The Nastyman, radio DJ, Denver

I have recently been blessed with two amazing reviews of my debut CD "Cosmos!" Here's one:

"Cosmos" is the latest CD from Florida-based singer-songwriter-performer Craymo. Through the years, many singer-songwriters have succeeded through a certain combination: talent, production values, drive, etc... and, in the case of so many independent musicians, it's the spiritual need within the artist to bring their individual artistry to the masses (as well as our need, as an audience, to hear them!). But the best qualities that a musician can have are always innate. Indeed, Florida native Craymo does have an innate gift: his voice. It's yearning, thoughtful, occasionally vulnerable, and even slightly pained at times... but always grounded and solid. Of course, at moments on "Cosmos"-- as the album's title would suggest-- Craymo's voice can and does rise to abstract and ethereal heights. Next, there's what Craymo does with that voice. "Cosmos" features superb production values. "Having a Moment", the album's opener, just scratches the surface of this artist's unique abilities (voice, sound, persona, universal vision, etc...). Ultimately, beneath the mosaic-like coating of "Having a Moment", the message is an oft-said but important one: Take life one moment at a time, and enjoy the good ones while you have them! Track 2 is one of several songs on "Cosmos" which deserves to be broadcast to the masses worldwide: "One Love One World". It's one of Craymo's musical calling cards, with a universal, much-needed plea by Craymo worth repeating over and over again. (Sample lyrics: "We all need to lend a hand, the brotherhood of man..." and "Put your hands together now, every boy and every girl") The electro-reggae beat is catchy, uplifting, and instantly addictive-- sorta like Musical Youth ("Pass the Dutchie". Remember them?) coming into young adulthood in 2007 with a new found sense of social responsibility. "Bend" features a rock beat, complete with hard-hitting guitars and Craymo adopting a smooth, Jon Bon Jovi-style delivery.

Another emblematic Craymo track comes with "Happy Birthday". This is the first time in decades that the birthday song has been reinvented... and it was worth the wait! As one of the songs that first got Craymo the singer-songwriter noticed, this no-holes-barred remix is every bit as joyous as its title. I propose that the powers that be should pass a nationwide (NO... universal!) law requiring every US (NO...world!) citizen to receive an mp3 of Craymo's "Happy Birthday" in their inbox on that special day-- and you'd see the world become a happier place in no time. "Love Me or Leave Me" adopts a more confrontational tone, with a slight urgency in Craymo's voice as he sings, "Love me or leave me, Why do you tease me? Don't play these games! Love me or leave me, why don't you please me? It's not the same!" Hi-tech electronic swirls and curls and high-frequency waves run through this song. Nostalgia for the '70's is the theme for "Drive In Picture Show". The track features a retro beat and references to J.J. Walker, Supertramp, lava lamps, and more pop culture name-dropping. Best of all, Craymo invites us to join him in his funky remembrances, singing "Lets go! Let's go-o-o! Down to the drive in picture show!"-- and we definitely want to jump into the back seat. But perhaps the best line (and my favorite!) is "Take me back to the decade I love, way before 'No glove, no love!'" For "Static Surfer", Craymo adopts a slacker persona (Think Beastie Boys or Blink 182), with lyrics to match. "Coitus Interruptus" (No, it's not a Lil Kim song!) is actually not as dirty as its title, and "Daybreak" is a song about the proverbial "morning after"-- which has been a fertile source of inspiration for songwriters for many years.

As I said before, Craymo has a supple vocal range-- at times he "plays it safe", other times he experiments a bit: For Track #14, "Be My Girl" (one of the true gems on this CD), Craymo adopts a different tone, a distant Europop (almost cocky) vocal style in this variation on the teenybopper/boy band love song. BUT... there's a twist, and you have to listen to the song to get it (I ain't tellin'!). But every track gets it right. "Migraine" for example, is a mid-tempo song simply about having a migraine-- no more, no less! And every track's a crowdpleaser, especially "Take It Slow", where we vividly visualize Craymo, on stage with a mic in his hand, getting a crowded club worked up (No doubt, a vestige from Craymo's days as a DJ...)

"Cosmos" is truly a magnus opus, featuring 14 full-blooded songs. He doesn't waste a single note or lyric. Craymo clearly has a lot to say on his own, but he also seems to soak up inspiration from the state of the world around him. Since he translates these experiences into music so well, let's hope he keeps right on getting inspired!

Jed Ryan
PM Entertainment Magazine

Check out this awesome recent review of my CD "Cosmos" in the October, 2007 issue of Urban Mainstream Magazine!

"Craymo's music is just fun. You listen to it when you just want to have a joyous kiddish and fun time. If you have children or nieces and nephews around the way, you should grab Craymo's CD and blast this throughout the house and just enjoy the happy time in life we all sometime push to the side or overlook. Craymo has been able to make music that side steps our need for the over saturated sexual and ego driven music the industry feels people only want to hear." Shinobi Muhammad, editor, Urban Mainstream Magazine Issue #30


Thank you to all my fans who continue to support my music!

"Happy Birthday (Remix)" is a movie theme song!
My song "Happy Birthday (remix)" is the theme song for an Indie film short that is currently playing film festivals entitled Super Southern Sweet Sixteen! It is a parody of the MTV series. You can hear my song and view the film at the following link. My song plays over the end credits as well!

http://www.jameshedrick.com/index/Films/Pages/S4Promo.html

"Happy Birthday (Remix)" is a cross between the B52's, Outkast and Morrissey and was recently licensed on the Canadian reality series Chris and John To The Rescue on Out.TV and was the 3rd place winner in the dance/electronic category of the 2006 Pacific Songwriting Competition in New Zealand as well as a pop/rock semi-finalist in the 2007 UK Songwriting Competition! Happy Birthday was also a finalist for best pop/rock song and best pop/rock vocals in the Artists Undiscovered contest at www.mbstia.com

Craymo's birthday challenge!
Here is my birthday challenge. Make someone feel special on their birthday. Download my dance song "Happy Birthday (Remix)" from my website, email it to that special person on their birthday and dedicate it to them from you and from me! They will thank you for it! How often do you get to hear a new Happy Birthday song dedicated to you? Never? Take a listen to my song "Happy Birthday (Remix)" on my music page. I dedicate it to you on your birthday. Please pass it on and dedicate it to your friends on their birthday! It's always fun to hear a fresh new Birthday song! Thanks! Spread the word!

My song "Diva" that I co-wrote with the Moho Productions crew was recently licensed in this (3rd) season's episode of the Canadian reality series Chris and John To The Rescue and was a top 20 finalist in the 2006 Unisong Song Competition!


"Daybreak" was recently licensed in the indie film Successful Failures II, "Take It Slow" in the indie film Accidents Can Happen and "Be My Girl" in the indie film Paper Thin Immortals.

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Craymo's music video "Take it Slow" was featured at the Florida Music Festival 2006 and Indie Film Jam!
Indie artist Craymo has been selected by Ultrashort Media Inc. to be a part of their MobileVoltage mobile music and video channels which are playing on several 3g mobile networks including Sprint and O2(UK). These unique channels are dedicated to showcasing music and music videos from today's hottest and most talented musicians, by allowing fans to watch and listen to their music, on demand, on their mobile phones.

Says Beau Buck of Ultrashort Media, Inc. "Our MobileVoltage lineup of mobile music channels are breakthrough opportunities for committed musicians to literally get their music into the hands of buyers in London, Los Angeles, and everywhere in between - without having to spend years doing the dance with the labels and promoters. We're really pleased with the response from the artists such as Craymo as well as the viewers, and we invite everyone to experience our innovative indie music channels on their mobile phones."

For further information please visit http://www.mobilevoltage.com/



April30,2007

Craymo sighting! I am appearing in the Tony Little Micro-pedic Pillow Infomercial! I'm the guy tossing and turning trying to get a good nights rest! I'm seen several times throughout the infomercial, check it out!

My first nationally released music video "Take It Slow" is out now! You can view it on my MySpace page and add me as a friend while you are there! "Take It Slow" is also on YouTube.com


Peace,
Craymo
add me as a friend on MySpace!
www.myspace.com/craymo

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