Cassandra Allen brings many years of music industry experience to this cd. She began her music career as a DJ in New York. She played with vinyl for 12 years and was likened to a storyteller because she expressed sagas through her music. In 2000, Cassandra traded her turntable adventures for music production. She brings love and passion to her electronic compositions through unconventional mixes and lyrics designed around her core thoughts. Cassandra enjoys exploring several genres, but has a special fondness for romantic dance music. With the release of the CORE OF SELF cd, Cassandra takes you on a predominantly instrumental journey that allows your imagination to fill in the words. SOME CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2007 The Groove Avengers - Remix Project - radio/LP release 2007 Core of Self - Solo CD available at online retailers 2006 Christ on a Bike - Remix Project - radio/LP release 2006 Glassapple - Band – CD Design for VH1 Rock Honors 2006 3 on 3 Tour Basketball – Music for DVD and TV 2005 The Dance Lab - Dance School - Music for Recitals 2005 Core of Self - Music Production and Publishing 2005 iliana - Female Vocalist – Music Production for Caliente CD and CD Creative Design 2004 New World Order Compilation CD - Music Production for 2 tracks 2004 World WIDE Recordings -- Music Production, Graphic and Web Design 2004 Super Star Entertainment Talent Competition/Showcase - Judge for Show 2003 AOL Time Warner – Consultant for Special Project 1996 91.5 FM New York - Guest DJ for Valentine's Special 1993 Columbia House Music - Music Campaign Coordinator 1990's Entertainment Production - Mobile Disc Jockey throughout New York and New Jersey AFFILIATIONS 2005 ASCAP – Licensed Composer and Author 2005 ASCAP - Licensed Publisher 2006 BROADJAM – Independent Artist Development and Promotion OTHER MUSIC REVIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 1 STRETCHING 100 "Hear the drummer get wicked". This has great DJ & Producer potential & is a great teaching track for beginners to understand drum melodies. Great Job would like to hear more from you. Would like to see a video piece combined with this song as i believe it has market potential." Australia Songwriter BE YOU "Nice groove with the congas. All elements are tastefully executed throughout. There's a nice mixture of elements that all make good clean statements. - Very well done throughout. " Florida Record Producer, Engineer, Music / Film, Industry Professional, Song Writer DANCE "A top rhythm track and synths flying all over the place and a more melodic breakdown. Well worth searching out. It is a great Dance track " South Africa Record Producer, Engineer, Publisher, Agent/Manager/Promoter, A&R Professional, Music Reviewer, Music / Film, Industry Professional, Song Writer DANCE REMIX "Original, slightly spooky track. Latin Americanworld fusion mood,Good film track. " United Kingdom Song Writer FINGER TIPS "Nice piano played and very good change of music style and rhythm. Well Done! " Malta Musician GOT ME LOVE "Great percussion tracks! Love the sound of the keyboard! Great vibe! " California Record Producer, Engineer, Music / Film, Song Writer LOVE CATCHES YOU "Nice rhythms in this song, cool vibe with a Latin feel; the whole arrangement was kept minimal and light but interesting. " New York Musician LOVING EVERYTHING "Good catchy feel, happy and pleasant sounds, sets the listener free to just groove . . . " New Hampshire Live Performer, Music / Film, Song Writer LOVING EVERYTHING REMIX "Rhythms sound great, guitar melodies are great, recording sounds very good. " Ohio Studio Musician, Music Reviewer, Music / Film, Song Writer ME GUSTA "I like the vocals, sexy. Very simple piece, in that it's not overlloaded with many different instruments, would go GREAT in a film as background music. I overall enjoyed it very much." Chicago, Illinois Musician PASS IT ON "Luvin' the guitar expression in the song. it keeps the listener locked." New York Musician PASSION "Would be great for use in soundtrack work, a solid and inobtrusive groove." Kansas Songwriter SWEET BEAT "Cool, really makes you wanna dance" Sweden Live Performer, Songwriter WHAT'S YOUR SECRET "Love the synth line + bass - could take the song so many cool places. I like the idea" United Kingdom Studio Musician WONDROUS LOVE REMIX "Very simple and moody track that I like a lot." United Kingdom Live Performer, Songwriter