{"id":8849,"date":"2010-06-09T15:35:42","date_gmt":"2010-06-09T15:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2010\/06\/09\/preeya-gears-up-for-shimmy\/"},"modified":"2016-01-07T15:47:23","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T15:47:23","slug":"preeya-gears-up-for-shimmy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2010\/06\/09\/preeya-gears-up-for-shimmy\/","title":{"rendered":"Preeya gears up for \u2018Shimmy\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Eastender\u2019 excited about debut single<\/h3>\n
\"\"AFTER her dramatic departure from Eastenders, Preeya Kalidas, known to millions as the loveable \u2018Amira\u2019 from Eastenders is gearing up for the release her new track \u2018Shimmy\u2019.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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The song features Brit star Mumzy Stranger, described as the UK\u2019s answer to Sean Paul, and has been remixed by Rishi Rich, one of the key figures in the industry responsible for driving through British Asian talent, most notably Jay Sean. <\/div>\n

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In addition a \u2018Desi Mix\u2019 is also set to hit the ethnic radio stations this summer featuring super Bhangra star H-Dhami. <\/div>\n

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Preeya, who signed her recording contract with Mercury Records in late 2009, has been working non-stop on her debut record. <\/div>\n

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Preeya\u2019s soul has always been engrained in music. This is no whim, but a passionate journey that started in her childhood. Whilst Preeya was growing up she realised there was a void. \u201cI didn\u2019t register it when I was very young but all the women who were most inspirational to me were non-Asian,\u201d she says. <\/div>\n

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As a teenager she began to think about the conundrum more. Where were the real-life role models for young Asian girls that had been brought up respectful of their heritage but inured by and open to the Western dream of being a superstar? <\/div>\n

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Preeya adds: \u201cMusic is not something that I\u2019ve just plucked out of the air or that I\u2019m turning to capitalise on my exposure in a soap opera. For me it\u2019s always been my passion, something I\u2019ve always wanted to do.\u201d<\/div>\n

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And now she\u2019s on the way to do it.<\/div>\n

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Her first single \u2018Shimmy\u2019 is an out of the box smash hit which takes you on a journey through the dance floor. Mumzy describes the single with Preeya as \u201cunique, edgy and powerful.\u201d <\/div>\n

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Working on the single Preeya explains: \u201cWhen we were in the studio and we started laying it down, building it, it just became so sassy. It\u2019s total escapism, a real brew of sexyness and ethnicity. Having Mumzy on the record has given it a real energy and I hope people will really be able to relate to it.\u201d<\/div>\n

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Preeya\u2019s sassy, sexy, soulful pop sound combined with Mumzy\u2019s distinctive vocals and urban sound its set to make this single this year\u2019s ultimate summer anthem.<\/div>\n

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So get ready to \u201cshimmy\u201d this summer with Preeya Kalidas and Mumzy Stranger!<\/div>\n

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\u2018Shimmy\u2019 is released on July 26 on Mercury Records<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

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