Prominent singer-songwriter and Disney star Liamani has officially inked a deal with Def Jam Records, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career with the release of her debut single, “Sunkissed.” This fresh track showcases her remarkable talent and sets the stage for her future in the music industry.
The 16-year-old sensation has garnered influential endorsements from global music icons Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey since launching her music journey, which began in earnest following her critically acclaimed lead role in Disney’s hit series, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”
Liamani’s profound passion for music ignited at an impressively young age when she taught herself to sing, leading her to post covers of popular hits on YouTube. This initiative did not go unnoticed, as she caught the attention of various key industry figures. Her rise to fame can be traced back to a memorable school talent show performance at the age of five, during which she delivered a stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The video of this performance went viral, propelling her into the spotlight. “Sunkissed,” which is set to hit the airwaves soon, is part of her much-anticipated first project scheduled to release in 2025.
+ In other industry news, Kerry Harrison has been appointed as the communications director at Rolling Loud, indicating a strategic move towards enhancing the festival’s public image and outreach.
Born and raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Harrison comes to Rolling Loud from the renowned publicity firm Audible Treats. There, she excelled as the director of publicity, managing publicity campaigns for a diverse roster of festival and artist clients, including the likes of Rolling Loud, Sueños Festival, Chief Keef, and Pi’erre Bourne, showcasing her extensive expertise in the industry.
Rolling Loud is gearing up for an exciting lineup with the return of the second annual Rolling Loud Thailand, scheduled for November 22-24 in Pattaya City. Additionally, the festival will mark its 10th anniversary celebration at the flagship event in Miami, taking place from December 13-15 at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.
+ In an innovative development, Los Angeles-based AI music company KLAY Vision Inc. has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Universal Music Group (UMG). This partnership aims to integrate a pioneering “ethical foundational model for AI-generated music” at UMG, as outlined in a recent press release.
KLAY is spearheaded by music producer Ary Attie, industry veteran Thomas Hesse, and Björn Winckler, who is set to join soon from Google DeepMind. This leadership team brings a wealth of expertise to the table, poised to redefine the intersection of technology and music.
Attie emphasized, “Research is critical to building the foundations for AI music, but the tech is only an empty vessel when it doesn’t engage with the culture it is meant to serve. KLAY’s obsession is not just to showcase its research innovation but to make it invisible and mission-critical to people’s daily lives. Only then can music AI become more than a short-lived gimmick. Our great artists have always embraced the newest technologies – we believe the next Beatles will play with KLAY.”
