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Jango is a fresh and interesting spin on streaming radio. It allows you to listen to whatever music you want while also bringing a social networking dynamic to internet radio. Jango sets itself apart from the rest of the pack because of its music-centric nature. Once an artist receives 50 positive ratings, the artist's song into general rotation on Jango – in stations with similar artists. Criss Starr's "Too Much Heaven" has been placed into general rotation on Jango. Thank you to Jango. And, thank you to the almost 300 listeners who gave "Too Much Heaven" a positive rating, describing the song as " I like the smoothness and calm tempo that this song has. Very relaxing!" "Very smooth excellent voice ” "Just plain sexy” "i luv dis song" "Pretty smooth.... "

On the Keys, a truly luxuriant and beautiful new release, is a three-track EP from independent multi-musician Criss Starr. Two of the featured songs are instrumental cover versions of classic R&B songs. The third instrumental, “Break It Down,” is a new Criss Starr composition.

Stevie Wonder is a musical icon, one of the finest songwriters to ever pick up a pen. This is evidenced in many ways. One example is the multitude of artists who are drawn to his music. But the most conspicuous proof is the sheer number of cover versions of his songs by artists residing in numerous genres. “Ribbon in the Sky” is one of Stevie’s all-time prettiest songs and it is given a marvelous makeover treatment by Criss. Puffy, thick clouds dance across the sky of your inner mind as Starr tenderly plays the piano passionately from his heart and soul. A gentle guitar waltzes along in tandem with the unrushed piano, simultaneously weaving a beautiful aural tapestry.

Prince’s classic song “Raspberry Beret” is given nurturing care and in Criss’s hands becomes smooth as silk and as hypnotically calming as waves breaking softly onto the shore. A gentle beat, which sounds like the rhythm of a metronome, pulses trancelike while Criss deftly adds his affectionate keyboards. Starr’s original song “Break It Down” is a splendid feast of sensuous chill-out and soulful quiet storm abundance that carries you away to that dream state where lovers frolic. He masterfully takes brief samples, one being from Dave Brubeck’s classic “Take Five,” to previously uncharted soft and warm sensual territory. All three songs fit seamlessly together and leave the listener wanting more, barely whetting the appetite. Containing moments of genuine beauty, each is a fresh, stimulating and mesmerizing slow burner. Together they provide a fabulous introduction to the music driven by the Criss Starr touch.

Independent recording artist Criss Starr began the year with the release of his “On the Keys” cd which is a sophisticated, smooth jazz album that is receiving radio airplay both nationally and internationally. Earlier this month, however, Starr hit us with a new sound in his cd “MILF” which is a complete departure from the smooth jazz style.

Make no mistake, Criss Starr is the real deal. Starr has been singing and playing music since the tender age of 7. Starr’s many talents and diverse range of musical influences allows him to record in several different genres. Clearly, that strong musical background has helped him transition into the more upbeat, energetic world of dance. In creating “MILF,” Starr combined the likes of hip hop and R&B. Starr, then, remixed the song, constructing a contagious rhythm for the second MILF track that beckons the listener to the dance floor. MILF is an energy packed track that is fun, has a sense of humor, and makes you move your body. MILF is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, Boost Mobile, Thumbplay, and many other online retailers.

Criss Starr's MILF video was released on April 22, 2009. In the three weeks since its release, the video has received a lot of views on the top video websites:

YouTube: 13,726 views
Metacafe: 7,421 views
Myspace: 6,600 views

Here are some of the viewer comments:

"This is a fun song," "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh," "You got skills," "alright, fab song/video," "The dancing is pretty hot!"

Minneapolis, MN, April 10, 2009: After years of traveling the world to perform in venues with the likes of Babyface and composing soundtracks for independent films, Criss Starr has released an album that showcases his experience as an independent artist. Starr, an artist that is able to beautifully compose lyrical and instrumental mixes of Jazz and R&B has combined the art forms into a sound that is emotional, sophisticated and sensual.

Since the age of seven Starr has been building on his musical prowess by learning guitar, drums, piano and bass while tuning his vocal skills. When you listen to Criss’ music you can hear his passion for the soulful sounds of music past and his perception of modern Jazz with a touch of Rhythm and Blues. His sound is so unique that his music is instantly identifiable. There is no doubt that the release of Criss’ latest album is going to launch him into the mainstream. Yours 4 Ever was released on April 10, 2009 and features his original compositions as well as his unique touch on the popular hit Too Much Heaven. The album also includes breathtakingly sensual instrumentals which are pleasing to the ears and to the soul.

Although Jazz and R&B has been around for decades, Criss has the ability to modernize the sound while adding his own distinguishing touch. A cover of a once popular song is made new when Criss records it and his own powerful compositions have the ability to become the next generation defining masterpiece.