Reviews
AMALA - STRONG Review from www.Musicextreme.com
If I had to describe Amala's music with just one word I would say "Introspective". Yes, it is like Randy Fogelstrom (AMALA) is constantly looking deep into his soul and bran and always showing different shades of his musical personality. This is also a really eclectic release with plenty of different musical styles, going from hip hop to techno and from funk or r&b to ballads from one track to the other. This will keep you surprized and amused while listening to the whole album. Randy's (AMALA) voice is melodic but at the same time has a dark feeling on it that adds a different feeling to Amala's music, making the music sound completely different that wht you have expected just reading the titles. I found the Seductive Groove version of "Make Love To Me" more intimate that the House Mix and I think this is a path that Amala can explore because it makes the music here darker and ideal to listen in complete darkness or with your eyes wide shut. There is also a lot of originality hre. This is an unconventional relese with many carefully developed ideas and some experimentation.
--www.musicextreme.com - Federico
AMALA - DIVERSE ARTIST
AMALA from Atlanta, GA. This Dude is one of the FEW Artists I have seen that can put out HOT Country, Gospel, Pop, Rock, and Funk on the same CD!! He is DEFINITELY one of the MOSTE DIVERSE Artists I have seen to date!!
--JAA BEE www.urscene.com - Internet Record Label & Radio..
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ELECT - GARY LOCK of WASHINGTON STATE
I wanted to that you AMALA so much for all the time and Musical Energy you put into my Campaign for the Rallies and the Victory Party at the Westin Hotel. The Music was Great and I'm glad you were able to share my Victory with me.
Best wishes for your continued success...
--Governor Elect Gary Lock of Washington State. In a letter from Governor Gary Locke himself. November 1996
AMALA on the Rise.
AMALA...A Singer/Songwriter Power Pop/Dance Artist is taking off in a Big way. Originally from Seattle Washington, now living in Atlanta. His Music is Emotional, Powerful and Exciting to listen to. Undoubtedly to be a source to be recognized throughout the US and the World.
--Southern Voice
DEBUE of CD at Easy Show
Is it Boy George, The Manhatten Transfer gone mad, Abba & Funkadelec united after all the years? No, it's none other that AMALA, a Hot new Dance Artist from Seattle Washington. AMALA will perform songs the the Debut CD release produced by Howard Leese, guitarist and original member of the Rock Band HEART.
Look out Seattle - and maybe even the rest of the world AMALA is here and is truly Somethin' Real.
--SGN Newspaper Staff, SGN Newspaper, 1998
LIFESONGS
A Concert for AIDS Awareness. Saturday, August 1st from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Volunteer Park in Seattle Washington. Featuring AMALA, International Comedian Rod Long, Duffy Bishop, Sadhappy, Kid Sensation, Meloday Review, D-Maurice, VCR and the Lara Lavi Band. Produced by AMALA and the Music Advisory Council of Seattle.
--The Rise & Shine Foundation News letter. Seattle Washington, Summer 1992
FINAL 4 ALL STAR BASKET BALL HALF TIME SHOW
aLL STAR: Score several firsts for the half time program at the College All Star Basketball Game tomorrow night at the Seattle Center Coliseum. AMALA will give the first public performance of a new single "I'm Your Friend". Explaines AMALA "One hundered percent of sales will go to people with AIDS. The Idea for the song came to me after I saw the Names Project (The National AIDS Quilt) It hit me hard.
--Jean Godden, Seattle Post Intelligencer, March 1989