allowed her to take off for Los Angeles. There she studied Voice, Music and
Musical Theatre. She was later endorsed into two California Proclamations by
Senator Diane Feinstein for her civil duties as the 1st Mexican American
crowned, "Miss Orange County". After winning several more vocal competitions and
earning many nominations for 'Best Actress' throughout the country, she
eventually found herself on Broadway where she appeared on some of the world's
largest stages.
Her stage name, "RAQUELA", evolved while working in New York City. She struggled just to get people to remember her name, much less spell it. Her inter-racial appearance often confused many. (Even casting directors.) She promised that the next time someone called her "Mrs. Burt", she would drop her last name. And in 1999, she did just that. When Raquela was asked about her musical influences, she quickly replied, "Oh everyone in my life has inspired me in my music. Even my high school drafting teacher! But I'll tell you this, the first time I heard my favorite Pop star and Broadway actress release a disco track together, my life changed!" She was speaking of course, about Donna Summer and Barbara Streisand. In her younger years, opera stars like mezzo-soprano Jessye Norman, made an impact on her earliest vocal techniques. On a theatrical approach, surprisingly it was Rock stars like Styx, Rush, Supertramp, ELO, Pink Floyd and Annie Lennox who would begin a profound power over Raquela's writing style. Later it was dance artists like Madonna, New Order, Aqua, Deee-Lite and American New Wave group, the B-52's. To her, it was the German Euro-trance band, 'Groove Coverage' that was the closet to writing anything 'theatrically' than any other dance group before herself.
"Before Lady GaGa, there was, and still is… RAQUELA"
RAQUELA, actually began her dance industry career in 1999 with the release of her award winning work, "Raquela and The Confession's of the Disco Diva" (www.angelfire.com/oz/raquii/raquelainkedreview) The project began in 1995. At the time, it could only be known as "Musical Electronica" or "Theatrical Electronica". Raquela's ridiculous costumes and wigs, along with her outrageous themes, lyrics, addictive melodies and over-the-top performances, became an overnight "talk of the town"! Her first performance was recorded on September 1st, 2001. It was witnessed by a local paper and a massive outdoor audience at a fair called the Sacramento Rainbow Festival. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QukAPQhf24) At first, nobody was sure what to make of it, but before Raquela could finish, the applause was instantaneous. In 2003, Raquela even wrote a full, 2 Act, Electronic Dance Musical called, "Confession's of the Disco Diva". (Written in collaboration with Author/Writer, M. Saylor Billings) But unfortunately, it never got picked up. But by 2008, new recording artists began popping up everywhere, taking on to the idea as well, ultimately crowning Raquela as "Queen" of Theatrical Dance/Pop!.
After that, RAQUELA continued on playing an even larger role in the Dance Music community. For two consecutive week's straight and after thousands of entries, Raquela and D'Sential's award winning Theatrical Dance track, "YOU'RE GONE" hit "Number 1" on the Dance chart at imgifted.co.uk. But on Broadjam.com she hit the "Top 10 Dance" chart for 6 weeks straight with Les Gutaless', "THE FIRE"! To this day, Raquela and Supergroove's 2005 release of the Theatrical Dance track, "Balearic Phonk" continues to receive raving reviews!
RAQUELA's powerhouse vocals has gotten her seen opening for legendary Dance artists like Judy Torres, George Lamond and Grammy award winner, Little Louie Vega.
RAQUELA's unique vocal style and song writing skills have been showcased on many releases, including producers', Chris 'The Greek' Panaghi's , "FALLING" who is known for producing and remixing the likes of Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and many more. Following the release of "THIS FIRE OF YOURS", she and Chris reached the 1 spot on the 'Dance Masters World Chart'.
RAQUELA would later team up with world renowned producer and legendary House DJ, MICKEY Mixin' OLIVER! This original HOT MIX 5 artist was recently listed in The London Observer as one of the "10 most Influential DJ's of all time". If you were in downtown Chicago, you would find streets named after him near Michigan and Balbo. Mickey's release of, "NOTHIN' MORE 2 GIVE" received Billboard Magazine's best "Break-Out" for Hot New Club Play.
Today, as a proud voting member of the Grammy's, RAQUELA is releasing the remake of Taylor Dayne's, "TELL IT TO MY HEART" on ISV Entertainment!
www.Raquela.com
www.facebook.com/just.raquela
www.myspace.com/raquela
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Raquela |
Díselo A Mi Corazón |
Catalog: ISVHTR DS20 - 8 85767 23737
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Format: Digital Single |
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01. |
Steamweaver Latin Radio Mix |
3:48 |
iTunes |
02. |
LA Rush Radio Mix |
3:25 |
iTunes |
03. |
Keith Kemper Radio Mix |
4:35 |
iTunes |
04. |
LFB Radio Mix |
4:29 |
iTunes |
05. |
Steamweaver Big Room Radio Mix |
3:55 |
iTunes |
06. |
Keith Kemper 90's Retro Radio Mix |
4:32 |
iTunes |
07. |
Steamweaver Latin Club Mix |
6:42 |
iTunes |
08. |
LA Rush Club Mix |
6:16 |
iTunes |
09. |
Keith Kemper Club Mix |
7:52 |
iTunes |
10. |
LFB Club Mix |
7:13 |
iTunes |
11. |
Keith Kemper 90's Retro Club Mix |
7:52 |
iTunes |
12. |
Steamweaver Big Room Club Mix |
7:30 |
iTunes |
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Raquela |
Tell It To My Heart (Remixes) |
Catalog: ISVHTR DS19 - |
Format: Digital Single |
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01. |
Matt Pop Radio Mix |
3:32 |
iTunes |
02. |
Hell & Keller Radio Mix |
3:46 |
iTunes |
03. |
Rinaldo Montezz Funky Drone Radio Mix |
4:04 |
iTunes |
04. |
Steamweaver Latin Radio Mix |
3:48 |
iTunes |
05. |
Keith Kemper Tribal Dub |
4:51 |
iTunes |
06. |
Matt Pop Club Mix |
7:39 |
iTunes |
07. |
Hell & Keller Right Atrium Mix |
8:20 |
iTunes |
08. |
Rinaldo Montezz Funky Drone Club Mix |
8:43 |
iTunes |
09. |
Steamweaver Latin Club Mix |
6:42 |
iTunes |
10. |
Hell & Keller SVT Mix |
8:19 |
iTunes |
11. |
Hell & Keller Ventricular Dub |
9:00 |
iTunes |
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Raquela |
What Child Is This |
Catalog: ISVHTR DS18 - 885767987203 |
Format: Digital Single |
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01. |
Keith Kemper Radio Mix |
3:37 |
iTunes |
02. |
Keith Kemper Club Mix |
6:15 |
iTunes |
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Raquela |
Tell It To My Heart |
Catalog: ISVHTR DS11 - 884502888140 |
Format: Digital Single |
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01. |
Jason Matthew & Cary August Single Mix |
3:45 |
iTunes |
02. |
Jason Matthew & Cary August Extended Club Mix |
5:27 |
iTunes |
03. |
Keith Kemper Radio Mix |
4:34 |
iTunes |
04. |
Keith Kemper Club Mix |
8:00 |
iTunes |
05. |
LA Rush Radio Edit |
3:24 |
iTunes |
06. |
LA Rush Club Mix |
6:17 |
iTunes |
07. |
Outer Sunset Radio Mix |
4:26 |
iTunes |
08. |
Outer Sunset Extended Mix |
7:12 |
iTunes |
09. |
Klubjumpers Radio Mix |
3:33 |
iTunes |
10. |
Klubjumpers Extended Mix |
6:02 |
iTunes |
11. |
Kompulsor Remix Radio Edit |
3:25 |
iTunes |
12. |
Kompulsor Remix Extended |
4:59 |
iTunes |
13. |
Steamweaver Big Room Radio Mix |
3:56 |
iTunes |
14. |
Steamweaver Big Room Club Mix |
7:45 |
iTunes |
15. |
Keith Kemper 90's Retro Radio Mix |
4:30 |
iTunes |
16. |
Keith Kemper 90's Retro Club Mix |
7:48 |
iTunes |
17. |
Kompulsor Pop Remix Radio |
3:26 |
iTunes |
18. |
Kompulsor Pop Remix Extended |
5:07 |
iTunes |
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LIMITED EDITION CD
SINGLE |
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Raquela |
Tell It To My Heart |
Catalog: ISVHTR CDS04 - 884502888140 |
Format: Limited Edition CD Single |
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01. |
Jason Matthew & Cary August Single Mix |
3:45 |
iTunes |
02. |
LA Rush Radio Edit |
3:24 |
iTunes |
03. |
Klubjumpers Radio Mix |
3:33 |
iTunes |
04. |
Outer Sunset Radio Mix |
4:26 |
iTunes |
05. |
Jason Matthew & Cary August Extended Club
Mix |
5:27 |
iTunes |
06. |
Keith Kemper 90's Retro Club Mix |
7:48 |
iTunes |
07. |
Klubjumpers Extended Mix |
6:02 |
iTunes |
08. |
Kompulsor Pop Remix Extended |
5:08 |
iTunes |
09. |
LA Rush Club Mix |
6:17 |
iTunes |
10. |
Outer Sunset Extended Mix |
7:12 |
iTunes |
11. |
Steamweaver Big Room Club Mix |
7:45 |
iTunes |
12. |
Keith Kemper Club Mix |
8:00 |
iTunes |
13. |
Kompulsor Remix Extended |
5:00 |
iTunes |
14. |
Keith Kemper Tribal Mix |
4:51 |
iTunes |
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Japan Aid |
Help Japan |
Catalog: ISVHTR DS15 - 885767698086 |
Format: Digital Single |
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01. |
Keith Kemper Radio Mix |
4:36 |
iTunes |
02. |
Keith Kemper Extended Mix |
6:55 |
iTunes |
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Various Artists |
Super Dance Christmas Party Vol.
3 |
Catalog: ISVHTR DA04/ISVHTR DA05 -
884502888485/884502888553 |
Format:
Digital Album |
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iTunes |
01. |
Bananarama
- Baby It's Christmas |
3:35 |
02. |
Double
You and Friends - Do They Know It's
Christmas (Radio Mix) |
3:30 |
03. |
MpM - Kiss Kiss Kiss (Radio
Edit) |
2:56 |
04. |
Eden
- If I Was A Pet Shop Boy (God Rest
Ye Merry Pet Shop Boys Extended Mix) |
5:23 |
05. |
Miss Papaya - Jingle Bells
(2Size Club Mix) |
5:28 |
06. |
Yumm
Yumm - Super Duper Christmas (Kompulsor
Extended Mix) |
5:46 |
07. |
Nivek
Tek feat. Kaatchi - Wouldn't Be
Christmas (Without Your Love) (LFB
Radio Mix) |
2:37 |
08. |
Bearforce1 - Christmas Is Here |
3:51 |
09. |
Carol
Hahn - Have Yourself A Merry Little
Christmas (Ranch Halo Radio Mix) |
3:25 |
10. |
Raquela
- What Child Is This (Keith Kemper
Mix) |
3:37 |
11. |
Sobel
Allstars - Keep Christmas With You
(Keith Kemper Dance Version) |
2:49 |
12. |
Vasco & Millboy Feat. Thomas -
Last Christmas (Extended) |
5:28 |
13. |
LFB feat. Brenda Reed - Sleigh
Ride (Club Mix) |
6:22 |
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CD 2
iTunes |
01. |
Bananarama
- Baby It's Christmas (Ian Masterson
Extended Mix) |
6:38 |
02. |
Double You and Friends - Do
They Know It's Christmas (Radio Mix
with messages) |
3:30 |
03. |
MpM - Kiss Kiss Kiss (Extended
Mix) |
5:25 |
04. |
Eden
- If I Was A Pet Shop Boy (God Rest
Ye Merry Pet Shop Boys Radio Mix) |
4:08 |
05. |
Miss Papaya - Jingle Bells
(Honeycutt's Original Radio Mix) |
3:11 |
06. |
Yumm
Yumm - Super Duper Christmas (Kompulsor
Radio Mix) |
3:54 |
07. |
Nivek
Tek feat. Kaatchi - Wouldn't Be
Christmas (Without Your Love) (LFB
Extended Mix) |
5:49 |
08. |
Kendra - I Can't Wait For
Christmas Day (Piyasiri Mix) |
3:14 |
09. |
Carol Hahn - Have Yourself A
Merry Little Christmas (Ranch Halo
Club Mix) |
5:24 |
10. |
So Out There feat. Spencer -
She's In Love With You (Radio) |
3:15 |
11. |
LFB feat. Brenda Reed - Sleigh
Ride (Radio Mix) |
3:43 |
12. |
Vasco & Millboy Feat. Thomas -
Last Christmas (Radio Edit) |
3:41 |
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