Profiled in Daily Aztec
From a family of diplomats and counter culture parents. Bijou is no stranger to the paradox of being an artist. Born in San Francisco. He was raised in rural northern California. Where his father would play blues and rock while his mother would play New Age and traditional Hebrew Music. During his parents separation Bijou was introduced and highly influenced by Hip Hop in his elementary years. which led him to begin writing his own poetry and music. After graduating high school. where he achieved local success with a collaborative group that garnered radio play. Bijou attended college but soon dropped out to pursue his art. He has not looked back since. From playing in small venues and sleeping on his sisters floor. He released his first album “Where the Pavement Ends†and sold a thousand copies predominantly through shows and out of his vehicle. This gentleman was not always a superhero. A chance meeting with producer Chris Harvey and a demo reel of his music being heard by Carianne brown armed him with a publishing deal and a producer. After finding sporadic success through licensing and a re-development as an artist. Bijou has returned with his EP “A New Dayâ€
Bijou debut CD “Where They Pavement Ends,†which created enough buzz to land his single "Stranger" in a short film by filmmaker Glen Ripps title "Why Don’t You Dance."
In 2007 Bijou:
Music supervised and composed all the material for "The adventures of Super Jane" and had a bit role. http://youtube.com/watch?v=2UPzNNtAmWE (trailer).
Hosted a documentary called "Israel Unplugged"
Signed a publishing/licensing deal with "SongsPub" which is a highly regarded boutique company that is shopping his material around. (http://songspub.com/songwritershome.php)
Performed in Mexico City with Ana Victoria at the Hard
Rock Live. It was filmed by Telehit which is like the MTV of Latin
America. She is signed to DIAM Ent, which is distributed by Warner Music Group. Which Bijou is featured in the album.
Continuing his success, in 2008 Bijou:
Formed a production company with industry veterans Dave Tweedie and
Steven Bradley called "Jet Stream". Their production credits range from
No Doubt, FlipSyde and countless other projects.
Currently working closely with a former Sony Production Coordinator who now works for "Songs Pub" (http://songspub.com/songwritershome.php) doing songwriting for pop & urban acts.
If you would like to be on our e-mail, mailing list for information on: news, upcoming project, contest, touring, special events, music video casting, and much more please message or e-mail me and we’ll put you on your list.
If you would to be part of our street team and be part of our planning process such as: music video, concerts, implementing new ideas, fan support, and much more of what you want to see from me as an artist. Please e-mail me or message me and the appropriate rep will get back to you.
I am a strong believer in giving back. If you would like me to participate or appear in a performance such as colleges or anywhere please do not hesitate to ask. Please message or e-mail me at [email protected] and the appropriate rep will get back to you as soon as possible.
My team and I are working hard every minute to bring you guys good music. We are pushing our single off of my upcoming solo project for mainstream commercial radio play. Everything starts with you guys and I would like to thank each and every one of my fans for supporting my music. Please continue to support me by letting your friends know about my music and leave me feedbacks and comments. Lets make 2008 a memorable one.
-Bijou
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