2018 Year in Review

2018 Year in Review

Last Day of the Year: Reflecting on this year...2018 was a great year! 

Thanks to all my fans for your support!!

Much love,

Benita Charles

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

The Last Singing Tips of 2018

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-ever-give-up/1353809887?i=1353810942

Ring in the New Year with Preachermann and the Revival!

What are you doing New Year's Eve?

Ring in the new year with Preachermann and the Revival at Rubulad in Bushwick, Brooklyn!

We're going to have a funky good time of atomic soul to set your heart on fire for life! Shalimar!


Featured acts include the following:

Preachermann and The Revival
Van Goose
Funkrust Brass Band
Les Sans Culottes

with your MC Tanya Solomon Magic

RSVP to rubulad@outlook.com for Bushwick address


Bring your burdens of 2018 and leave with a smile in 2018!!!  Shalimar!

New music from Preachermann now available from Cordial Recordings:  

https://preachermann.bandcamp.com/

Music featured on Ramsay Unleashed 2018 Round Up Show!

A special thanks to Fraser Ramsay for featuring my songs, "Christmastime" and "We Can Make A Difference" on his 2018 Round Up Show! I'm so honored to be featured among so many talented artists. 

Congratulations to Fraser on celebrating one year with his podcast. Wishing him a successful 2019! 

Thanks to my producers, Themi and  and Andru Cann.

Thanks to all my fans for their continued support!

Much love,

Benita Charles

http://benitacharles.com

Merry Christmas from Benita Charles Music!

Merry Christmas!! On this Christmas Day, I'd like to wish you and yours a very special day of love, happiness, laughter, freedom and joy to last for eternity! Today is a gift. Let the spirit of Christmas fill your heart with love!


Thank you so much to all my fans for your continued support of my musical endeavors! I am so grateful for you!

Wishing you all the magic of the holiday! May your dreams come true!!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Sharing love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/benitacharles6

My new holiday single, Christmastime (My Favorite Time of the Year) is now available on CD Baby and Bandcamp! Merry Chrristmas!!!

http://benitacharles.com

Happy Holidays from Benita Charles Music!

Happy Holidays from Benita Charles Music

A Special Singing Tips Show: Holiday Show (Part 1)

The Christmas Song (cover)

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Singing Tips Live: The Best Advice I Ever Got!

Benita Charles in New York City

On the last episode on Singing Tips Live, NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles shared the best advice she ever got in her career.

The Best Advice Benita Charles ever got was "Create Your Own Music." 

The advice was given by an artist from the group, All About Chad. At the time, Benita was new to New York City and was studying jazz and learning songs. The gentleman told Benita that is was great that she was learning cover songs but she should write, record and release her own music.  At the time, Benita didn't understand the gravity of what that meant.  Fast forward to years later, Benita has recorded her full CD, Moments and Love and has released several single releases including her current release, Never Ever Give Up. Benita's music is available on iTunes, Amazing Music, CD Baby and Spotify.

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New Music from Preachermann now available!

Now available: "Familiar To Me & Lucky" by Preachermann on Cordial Recordings! Fire!!!

https://5767.co.uk/product/preachermann/

A special thanks to the fans for your support!

We Can Make A Difference featured on Ramsay Unleashed Podcast in Scotland!

So Amazing: A special thanks to Fraser Ramsay of the Ramsay Unleashed Podcast for playing my song, We Can Make A Difference, twice! The show featured Entrepreneur Nyala Phillip. Thank you so much for your support!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-can-make-a-difference/200276659

Thanksgiving and Holiday Greetings!

Benita Charles Music

Thanks to all my fans for your support! Here's a special message to all my fans:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Happy Holidays!!!

http://benitacharles.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I wish you a safe and wonderful holiday. May you enjoy a day of love, laughter and happiness!

I am grateful to you for your continued support of my music and creative endeavors! I appreciate your support. You're so awesome!

Much love,

Benita Charles

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

Never Ever Give Up featured on the Women of Substance Music Podcast!

The Power of Music: My song, Never Ever Give Up is featured on the Women of Substance Music Podcast by Bree Noble (Show #880). I'm so honored to be among so many talented artists! A special thanks to Bree Noble for such an inspiring show! A very special thanks my producer, Themi!

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Nov 16, 2018

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.com

This show includes the following songs:

Lola DeHanna - Welcome PURCHASE ON ITUNES

Margo Zelle - I Am the Sahara MUSIC ON YOUTUBE

Kyra Shaughnessy - Can You Hold Me PURCHASE ON ITUNES

Sheila Veerkamp - Hold Me PURCHASE ON ITUNES

Cleopatra Dame - Dream PURCHASE ON ITUNES

Janet Blair - Eternity Grows PURCHASE ON ITUNES

Rebecca Selah - While My Father Was Taking Me Home PURCHASE ON ITUNES

ENILSounds - It Really Doesn't Matter MUSIC ON SPOTIFY

Joe Joe - Hard Workin' Woman PURCHASE ON ITUNES

Benita Charles - Never, Ever Give Up PURCHASE ON ITUNES

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A Special Thanks to all who attended the Footlight Show in Queens!

Rhino of Guerrilla Groove Radio and Preachermann

A special thanks to all who attended the Preachermann and the Revival Show at the Footlight Bar in Queens!

It was an awesome show and the audience was on fire! It means so much to us to know that we can touch people the way we do with our music.  Our work is done! Shalimar!!!

The Preachermann and The Revival Band:

Ed Holley “Preachermann “ (Lead vocals)
Benita Charles  (Background vocals)
Nik Chinbukas (Guitar)
Gus Vitureira (bass)
Tom Pope (Drums)
Karl Watson (Saxophone, Violin)
Manny Montanez (percussion)

https://www.facebook.com/Preachermannmusic/

PATR will rock The Footlight in Queens - Nov 16th!

Dear Friends:

Happy Veterans Day! A special thanks to all our veterans who served and who are currently in service. We are so grateful to you! I hope you all are  having a great fall season.

I have a performance coming up with Preachermann and the Revival that I'd like to share with you:

On Friday (November 16th), Preachermann and the Revival will perform a special show at the Footlight Bar in Queens. Come join one of the hottest bands in NYC for a soul-stirring performance. There will be two other bands in the evening, The Apache Band and Ben Pagano and the Space Machine. It's going to be a fun night of great music and entertainment!  Shalimar! Doors open at 7:30. Our set is at 10:00 p.m. ($10 cover)

Thanks for your support and I look forward to seeing you at the show!

Much love,

Benita Charles

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com

Performance Details:

Friday, November 16, 2018 - 10:00 pm

Preachermann and the Revival

The Footlight

465 Seneca Ave. (bet. Harmon and Himrod Streets)

Queens, New York 11385

Doors open at 7:30 ($10 cover)

Friday night at The Footlight:

• Preachermann and The Revival

• The Apache Band

• Ben Pagano and the Space Machine

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1883751021679593/

We rocked the NYC Marathon today!

Peter Archer and Benita Charles at NYC Marathon (49th and 4th) in Brooklyn

Today, Peter Archer, my guitarist and I rocked the crowd and the runners at the NYC Marathon at 49th and 4th in Brooklyn.

I performed a host of original music and favorite covers.  In addition, I was DJ Benita Charles Music, playing a variety of music including House, Disco, Rock and motivational songs for the runners, like Eye of the Tiger, Roar and Chariots of Fire.

I even did an extended version of my new single, Never Ever Give Up for the runners as they flowed down the street. It was unbelievable.

I loved our location, 49th and 4th Ave in Brooklyn. It wasn't over crowded and there was just enough people to keep the crowd motivated and support the runners.

It was so amazing to see the sea of runners filter down the street.  I was also inspired to see the handicapped people participate in the race.  I admire there strength and fortitude.

We had a great event coordinator, Dekker Dai.  He really took care of us and made sure all our needs were taken care of.  He even was kind enough to help me pack up when the show was over.  

Definitely looking forward to an even bigger show next year!!!

Dekker Dai,  Event Coordinator and Benita Charles

NYC Marathon 2018 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-ever-give-up-single/1353809887

Singing Tips Live by Benita Charles: Email Marketing

Thanks for joining me for another episode of Singing Tips Live! Today, we concluded our discussion about email marketing. I chose Mailchimp as my email service provider. Today, I created my first Landing Page. Go to bit.ly/singingtipsbc to sign up for the Singing Tips Newsletter

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-ever-give-up-single/1353809887

Never Ever Give Up: Producer Jason Thompson discusses the Creative Process

Producer Jason Thompson and Benita Charles on location in New York City

Producer, Jason Thompson discusses his vision and process of the music video, Never Ever Give Up by Benita Charles. He takes you step-by-step through his process and how he was able to integrate his vision with Benita's vision for her video. (filmed on October 20, 2018).

A special thanks to all who contributed to the Never Ever Give Up Project:

Production Team:

Jason Thompson (producer) 
Patrice Carter (stylist) 

Video actors: 

Nijah Miller (Bully)

Erica Norris (Bully victim) 
Yolanda Norris (business owner) 

Song credits:

Jean Wiltz (co-writer) 
Themi (producer)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-ever-give-up-single/1353809887