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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH IMPORT SOUND AND VISION!
 It's that time again. Everybody is gearing up for the Holidays, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate
than to bring you and yours the gift of some of the hottest and rarest Christmas & Holiday
Dance Music videos ever made!
Some of these videos we brought you last year, but
check out our newest ones Bo &
Monica "Please Please Santa" and Inga
From Sweden "Inga's XXXmas", as well as Madison
Park "Winter Wonderland", Gunther & The Sunshine Girls "Christmas Song (Ding Dong)" (super clean
edit), BTH "Last Christmas", Banaroo "Coming Home For Christmas
(Dance Mix)", Ilona Mitrecey "Noel, Que Du Bonheur", Fabrizio
Faniello "Just 4 Christmas"...
Check
out all of these Christmas videos, here! |
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11.12.07 |
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As we near the end of 07, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, we ask you all to reflect on all of the HOT dance music videos that we have brought you throughout the years from just about every corner of the globe.
We would like to give thanks that we have been able to be here for nearly 7 years and are still going strong.
We couldn't have done it without all the support from our partners, and the amazing labels and artists that have provided us with their great videos.
As you know, 2007 marked the birth of our very own record label,
ISV
ENTERTAINMENT.
We want to thank you all for making us a huge success with our first 3 releases!
Coming soon... Just in time for Thanksgiving, we have a very special treat for you all.
ISV
ENTERTAINMENT, in cooperation with our friends at Ranco
Records, proudly presents our 4th, and highly anticipated single, Annick
" Give It To Me ( Remixes)".
 We are very excited about this release. It features a slew of brand new mixes and a hot enhanced CD with 2 special video mixes and lots of extra goodies.
Be sure to check out our video of the month Annick- Give It To Me (Radikal DJ's Electro ReWork edit) brilliantly edited by our very own video mix dream team,
The Undeniable/D.Gauss. |
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09.02.07 |
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 It
has been awhile since we have had any news, but we have very good reason, as
they say "no news is good news".We have absolutely AWESOME news!
Import Sound & Vision is very excited to present our parent
company and brand, spankin' new record Label
ISV
Entertainment
We have 2 hot new amazing releases right out of the gate
Groove Enforcers "A Little Closer" and
Yumm Yumm "Happy Day" and one more,
James Roy "Rise Above" on the way in a few short weeks!
  
Be sure to check them all out at
ISVENT.COM
Yumm Yumm "Happy Day" is
our featured video of the month. It is also the brainchild of our own Nivek
Tek from Import Sound & Vision.
Think Barbie Girl meets Cascada!
Also check out all of our exciting projects below on myspace!
...be sure to ask to be one of our friends!
www.myspace.com/importsv
www.myspace.com/isventertainment
www.myspace.com/yummyummworld
www.myspace.com/grooveenforcers
www.myspace.com/northernlightrecords
www.myspace.com/radikaldjs
www.myspace.com/jamesroyriseabove
www.myspace.com/rancorecords |
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06.10.07 |
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Meet Annick:
This sexy femme fatale that hails from Windsor, Ontario Canada, will turn up the heat on your summer, with her scorching hot, debut single,
"Give
It To Me".
Canada has long known, what the world will soon be baring witness to, that an intense genre of dance music, and the artist that performs it, are very much a part of a viable growing market.
The dance wave in Canada is garnering increasingly more attention and appreciation.
Annick is here to help usher in that new wave, with her first single "Give
It To Me".
This song highlights
Annick's talent of dance and rhythm. She has the talent and the fortitude to propel her to the next level…
With
Annick, the Sky's the limit!
Be sure to check out her video right here on our site, and click the link to get your very own copy, and just say
"Give
It To Me"!
digital download
buy the record |
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05.01.07 |
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 Mickey Oliver & Kathy Phillips "I Know It's You" is the highly
anticipated follow up to Oliver's previous track "Nothin' More To
Give," which was picked up by dance stations across the country, as well as
making an appearance on the Billboard charts. Also, the music video for
"Nothing More To Give" is currently burning up the chart on
BPM TV's Hot 20 music video chart.
BPM TV has the distinction of being the largest 24 hour a day music video
channel for dance music in North America, and Oliver is grateful for the
support. "I'm very happy with the success of the song, and for Import Sound
and Vision's help in getting exposure for the music video," said Oliver.
With the new song, Oliver hopes to capture people's imagination even more,
having filmed the next music video at the Monte Carlo Casino on the Las
Vegas Strip, along with his recent decision to collaborate with more
established dance artists.
 "I Know It's You" features international gold and platinum selling dance
vocalist
Kathy Phillips, who has high expectations of her own for this
track. "The dance industry won't know what hit them once we get this song
out there!" she enthused. "I love the track and can't wait to see it take
off." With several hit songs already under her belt, Kathy Phillips can be
very selective regarding her choice of music projects. But the opportunity
to do a song with Oliver was an easy decision. "I am so grateful to be
working with such a talent as
Mickey Oliver! We make a great team. I would
love to contribute as much as I can to make this project work, and make it
as successful as it can be."
Check out Mickey's and Kathy's video:
Mickey Oliver & Kathy Phillips "I Know It's You" |
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04.15.07 |
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 We are very
proud to present to you, the HOT new video by
Paul
Lekakis to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of his international
smash hit
"Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)". Paul's video has
caused quite a lot of controversy, among some of his fans within the gay
community. The video features a wild Hollywoodesque party that features
Paul and a group of women and one man , in some very compromising positions.
The feedback that we and Paul have received directly is that Paul is
"selling out", "ashamed of his sexuality", "trying to play straight" etc..
We at Import Sound & Vision just want to set the record straight, as we
stand firmly behind the artists that we represent.
Paul
Lekakis is a proud, openly gay man, musical artist and actor. Paul
has been an advocate and spokesman for the gay community for many years. Not
only did Paul have the courage to come out as an openly gay artist to the
media and to the industry, but as a gay man living with HIV, and helping
wage the war on ignorance and tolerance for knowledge and understanding
about HIV & AIDS, crystal meth abuse, gay rights, supporting charities, and
being a positive role model for the gay community as a whole. "Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)"
was never a "gay" song. It was a pop anthem for sexual freedom for
everybody, no matter what your race or sexual orientation. Though Paul knew
that a lot of his gay fans might be disappointed that he didn't make a "gay
video" for Boom Boom, Paul wanted to make a universally appealing video that
everyone could enjoy and identify with, and that's just what he did with
"Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)".
Last year, another one of our artists,
Sean Ensign,
faced similar adversity with his debut
video
"Without You", that also features a woman, as a possible love
interest. Sean, also a proud and openly gay
 man, wanted
to just simply tell a story. It wasn't about "selling out" or not loving
himself, or not being proud of who he was. Sean & Paul both have great
respect for their fans both straight and gay, Sean, like Paul, has supported
many charities for HIV & AIDS as well as Tsunami relief.
Let's get it in
check people, we should not be ostracising these courageous young artists,
we should be celebrating and supporting their right to be openly gay
artists, who love and respect their community, but want to educate and
entertain the world, no matter what or who they are. We are proud to promote
and represent these artists. We have the largest roster of openly gay dance
and electronic music artists in the world. Starting in June, the
Human Rights
Campaign will be throwing a major benefit concert featuring some of
the biggest names in the pop world, Erasure, Debbie Harry and
Cyndi Lauper, to name a few. Whether you are gay, straight, bi, or
undecided, please support our rights as humans to share the same benefits in
marriage, health care, and basic rights as a human being. Let's love and
support each other, especially those like Paul and Sean, who are courageous
enough to take a stand and make a difference for us all! Check out Sean
and Paul's videos:
Sean Ensign "Without You"
Paul Lekakis "Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room)" |
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04.07.07 |
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 "Forever"
is the 5th single from
Alyson's
critically-acclaimed debut album "Take A Good Look".
"Forever" is the # 1 Breakout on the Billboard Dance Chart this week
(April 7, 2007) and is now being released to club and radio DJs across the
U.S.! Be sure to check out the new music video for "Forever" that's now
debuting on TV and in clubs and retail stores near you!
Watch It
Now Here! And grab the CD on
CDBaby.com This is a limited edition promotional CD available
exclusively from CD Baby for a limited time! Remixes on this CD of "Forever"
are by world-renowned producers JY & Zeb, L.E.X. and Jason Randolph that
span many styles including pop/dancehall, pop/dance and electro pop. |
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04.02.07 |
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 We are very proud to present
Blue
Disco Records' shining star James
Roy.
James is capturing the world around him in high-energy songs with powerful lyrics, and a controversial, yet extremely important message.
With the desire to make a positive impact, and encourage people to think differently,
James released his first music video Rise Above. Full of strong imagery and vibrant color, the video exposes his feelings about discrimination and offers the scenario of a more progressive and open-minded society. Rather than perpetuating conflict through aggression, he suggests taking a greater perspective through understanding.
"Rise Above" is directed by talented North Carolina filmmaker Steve
Murray, and offers a rather pointed surprise for those who oppose same-sex marriage.
"Rise Above was written in 2004," says Roy, "right after the elections, of course, when they started having those state amendments that were passing to define marriage as between a man and a woman. And it personally affected me. I think all that legislation was based on the unwillingness to understand people who are different. And I know a lot of people just reacted with some counter protests of sorts, but I wanted to take a different route. So Rise Above is pretty much saying, ultimately, try to understand everyone and forget about differences and realize that everything you do will come back to you."
And Rise Above has served as a musical statement in response to same-sex marriage discrimination.
James
Roy "Rise Above" is a powerful and poignant video, that is an absolute must-see for everyone!
You can catch his video on Screenplay's
Club Vision April DVD, Rockamerica's
Videopool April DVD and PromoOnly's
Club Video May DVD and in heavy rotation on bpm:tv
Canada.
Or Watch It
Now Here!
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03.20.07 |
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 Searchin'
for a hot new smokin' track?
Then we have just the video for you. The
Young Divas
exploded onto the Pop/Dance scene with 2 scorching hot covers of "Happenin'
All Over Again" and "This Time I Know It's For Real". Their brand
new single "Searchin"
is in stores March 17.
After stealing the show at this year's Mardi Gras in Sydney, Emily, Kate,
Paulini and Ricki Lee are coming back to reclaim the dance floor with their third sensational single "Searchin'' from their
double platinum debut album "Young Divas".
"Searchin" is a vamped-up version of the
1980s Hazel Dean classic and it's guaranteed to give you some serious boogie
fever. The
single includes four wicked versions including a Pop Embassy
Remix, Radio Extended and KC Baker Club Mix, so get out on the dancefloor
and
find yourself a man!
Seen the "Searchin''
video yet?
Watch It Here! |
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01.29.07 |
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We've just heard from the director of "Self Control",
Jesper Fleng, who said:
"I just received a mail from my friends at Border Breakers. They
pointed me to your web site, which features Infernal - Self Control. I'm the
director responsible for that video, and I'm very pleased that you have it
on your site and myspace. And the fact that the Laura Branigan's website
likes it too."
Check out Jespers' web site:
www.myspace.com/jesperfleng
www.happyflyfish.dk
www.jesperfleng.com
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01.19.07 |
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We are overwhelmed by the absolutely incredible response we have gotten based
on our tribute to
Laura
Branigan. Since then, we have heard amazing feedback directly from
Laura's fans and have been working hand in hand with her wonderful manager
and dear friends Kathy and Vince of Other
Half Entertainment/www.LauraBraniganOnline.com.
Just recently we received kind words from Trine Galst, Project Manager at
Border Breakers Denmark, as well as Paw and Lina from Infernal themselves!
"I will thank you for your support – it is absolutely
amazing news!! And it looks good at your website – thank you so much… We are
very excited to hear response on the video... And what wonderful news about
Laura Branigans manager and friend… You are really
doing a good job – and we are very pleased to work with you." Trine Galst
"Oh my God! I can’t believe we’re reaching out this far. We get so
much response from Canada and the US in our guestbook, but it always
seemed completely impossible to do anything with this kind of market.
I’m really proud that people so close to Laura Branigan herself has
approved of what we have done with the song. To say the least, I was
petrified when it dawned on me that I was going to sing one of my
personal all-time favourite tracks – Self Control. I’m completely thrown
by all the praise, we’re receiving and it would be a great honour for us
to participate in any way we can in paying tribute to Laura Branigan.
Please send all our love to these amazing people.." Paw & Lina
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01.15.07 |
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Kathy Golik, Laura Branigan's manager, of Other
Half Entertainment wanted to thank us for our tribute. She also wanted
Laura's fans and supporters to know that there will be some new exciting
developments in 2007.
For the latest updates and news, check out www.LauraBraniganOnline.com
the ONLY official Laura Branigan web site.
Check the Thoughts
For Remembrance web page for a special mention about our recent
tribute.
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01.02.07 |
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 As
our special way of entering 2007, Import Sound & Vision pays tribute
to the beautiful, and multi-talented Diva of pop/dance
Laura
Branigan.
Her amazing and uplifting music has filled our hearts
and souls for years, and will no doubt live on forever.
Laura
enjoyed incredible success with the chart topping platinum hit
"Gloria". The album "Self Control" also went platinum, and the
title track "Self Control" went Gold. She has sung for audiences on
every continent, and her Best Of... albums have sold millions in every world
market, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific Rim.
 When
we first heard that the latest single "Self Control", by the super
pop-dance, Danish duo,
Infernal,
(best known for their mega hit "From Paris to Berlin") was burning up
the charts all over Europe, we knew we had to do something special in
Laura
Branigan's honor. Check out
the fantastic video right here!
On 8/26/04 the world lost a true music legend,
Laura
Branigan.
Our Hearts go out to
Laura's
family and friends who have asked that rather then sending flowers you
donate on behalf of Laura to the following charities:
Click here to donate to the American Cancer Society
Click here to donate to the Children Affected By AIDS Foundation |
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01.01.07 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We would like to wish you
all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
We are looking forward to bigger and better things in '07!
The music industry, just like the world around us, is forever changing, and
we at ISV are changing with it.
Expect lots of new and exciting surprises in 2007! |
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watch the video
Just
in the nick of time comes this amazing yuletide offering
from 
Forget
about Take That, move over N-Sync here comes