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Stereo Mix of Album Preview:

http://www.dailymotion.com/MatthewShell/video/x6p6hl_Marcus-Johnson-Matthew-Shell-Flo-Chill-Album-Preview

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"FLO {For the Love Of} Chill"

Track Listing:

1. Plush

2. Thrust of Hope

3. Latin Funk * (ft. Matthew Shell)

4. Gr8 State of Mind

5. Kreepn the Vibe

6. Another Planet * (ft. Matthew Shell)

7. Movin'

8. Let's Get Down

9. Shalom * (ft. Matthew Shell)

Produced by Marcus Johnson (BMI) and Casey Wolfram (BMI), except where indicated by an asterisk.

* Produced and Mixed by Matthew Shell (BMI)

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More Info:

http://myspace.com/SRTDM

http://threekeys.com

http://flojazz.vox.com

http://marcusjohnsonmusic.com

http://amazon.com/Phoenix-Marcus-Johnson/dp/B000RPCJC0

http://cdbaby.com/cd/marcusjohnson1

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=131247527&blogID=344545278

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080922/nem018.html?.v=67

- This information has been posted with permission granted by Ms. Joan Gordon (marketing director of Three Keys Music).

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RECORDING ACADEMY SUBMISSION WRITE-UP (51st GRAMMY AWARDS):

Matthew Shell's music is a collection of soothing and rhythmic sounds that display his urban and spiritual energy. The opening track "Rhythmic Rebirth" from his third album titled "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation," reflects the heart and passion of his unique collaboration of sounds.

Matthew's music has captured the interest of directors and producers all over the country. Film Director, Selton Shaw was so impressed when he heard "Rhythmic Rebirth," that he contacted Matthew. He used it and other tracks in his 2008 documentary film about the realities of DC public schools, titled "The 30th President."

This urban experience expanded Matthew's creativity into Jazz, Hip Hop and Gospel sound areas, just as his visit to Spain enhanced the flamenco influence in his compositions. Matthew also produces songs for DC Jazz artist Marcus Johnson.

Matthew's album reflects his raw talent and unique gift as a composer and a producer. For more info search iTunes: Matthew Shell.

--Written by: Jim Johnson and Staff for Matthew Shell's Music (C) 2008

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HIS SOUND

Matthew artfully infuses a blending of sounds and instruments that are pleasing to the ear and soothing to the soul. After a hard day at work, let the meditative bliss of his artful resonance revitalize what you've lost. Matthew lends his multi-instrumental talents to his dedication to learning the music industry, inside out.

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BACKGROUND

Matthew has an extensive background in both music and business. He composes unique instrumental pieces with a blend of guitar, synth, bass and ambient rhythms and produces them to the final product.

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DIRECTION AND DEDICATION

His self-promoted fan base has eagerly awaited the 2008 release of his third album, "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation." Matthew is an artist who writes for himself. Like most visionaries, Matthew understands that if you explore your passion, you will find other like-minded individuals along the way. With his blending of Flamenco, jazz, classical and alternative world fusion he achieves a unique style that is all his own. So slide back in your easy-chair and let Matthew Shell take you on an audio journey.

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INSTRUMENTS USED ON THE NEW ALBUM

Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keys, Piano, Darabuka, Banya, Tabla, Surdo, Udu, Djembe, Drums, Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba, Ambient Sounds, Percussion, Congas, Bongos, DJ Scratching, Sitar, Cabasa, Clave, Wood Block, Strings, Wind Chimes, French Horn, Sine Wave, Flute, Bell-tree, Mandolin, Didgeridoo, Samples from Reason, Samples from M-Audio Session, Pitch Altered Guitar Sounds, and Pitch Altered Drum Sounds.

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INSPIRATION

Matthew's primary inspiration comes from God, Family, Friends, and his life experiences with them. Additional inspiration comes from Matthew's favorite CDs at the moment, which include Al Di Meola's "Winter Nights," the Kings of Convenience's "Riot on an Empty Street," Peter White's "Glow," Dave Grusin's "Mountin Dance" and Delirious' "World Service."

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TEAM PROJECTS

In 2004, Matthew completed engineering and mastering the jazz fusion group SoundProof's "Proof of Sound" project. Matthew formerly played guitar as a member of CCR's "Adoration" Praise and Worship Team, lead by Elder. H. Lee Joyner. Matthew currently volunteers for the Mclean Bible Frontline sound team where he works under the direction of Kevin G.

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PREVIOUS SOLO PROJECTS

While "Rhythmic Journey" (c2004) featured creative advances in rhythmic pitch alterations and "Live Vibe – The Humble Beginnings" (c2005) succeeded in conveying beauty through a densely melodic, improvisational live sound, Matthew still continues to search for the beauty hidden in the uncharted territories of sound. With each album, Matthew takes giant leaps forward in his ability to coherently express his passion for music and life in new ways.

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GOALS AND SOUND

Matthew's vision is focused on energizing the genre of "Film Music" by fusing the elements of Flamenco Guitar, Jazz Drumming, Electronic Experimentation, and Classical Piano Playing in uniquely passionate ways.

The sound of the new album "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation" is more focused, more realized and purposely more accessible than his prior work, while still maintaining Matthew's passionately avant-garde sensibility.

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CONVERSATION

In a recent conversation, Matthew made these comments:

I enjoy getting to know interesting people and finding out how they tick. When I am with people, I try to be less of a talker and more of a listener. That's why I love interview shows like Charlie Rose so much. In my opinion, the most fascinating people I've seen interviewed by Charlie Rose are Gordon Ramsey, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Quentin Tarantino, Steve Wynn and the ultra unorthodox Brian Grazer.

A goal of mine is to become a better non-verbal communicator; hence my music currently contains no lyrics. Avoiding the language barriers that are presented with lyrical music, I hope to impact a broad global audience with my uniquely passionate instrumental style.

Do I create music with an audience in mind? Yes. Me. I am the audience. I want to hear things I do not hear on the radio. And I am betting there are other people out there that will like what I like. My primary goal is to stay in touch with why I enjoy music; always thinking how to keep things fresh, daring, stylized, inventive, passionate, resonant and original. With the multifariously ambitious project "Film Music," my goal is to record at least 50 songs and take the best cuts and make them into one cohesive masterpiece of an album. "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation" is not just an album, but the beginning of a legacy of musical excellence.

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RECENT HAPPENINGS

Matthew's edgy, rhythmic style recently caught the ear of urban jazz pioneer Marcus Johnson. As a result, Matthew's song writing, mixing, and production expertise are now featured on three new songs for the album "FLO Chill," which is part of Marcus Johnson's September 2008 triple album release ("FLO Chill"/"FLO Romance"/"FLO Standards"). These are currently topping the Billboard Jazz Charts (with "FLO Chill" peaking at number 9). All three albums are available now at Circuit City and on iTunes.

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Featured Songs:

Latin Funk (MJ featuring Matthew Shell)

Another Planet (MJ featuring Matthew Shell)

Shalom (MJ featuring Matthew Shell)

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About Marcus Johnson

Johnson is an accomplished keyboardist, the chairman and CEO of Three Keys Music and Studio 8121, and founder of FLO(TM) Brands. Three Keys, Studio 8121 and two music publishing companies were created from Johnson's partnership with Bob Johnson (no relation), founder and former president and CEO of BET.

Johnson has released more than 10 CDs, all charting in the Top 20 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Charts. Over his 15 year career, his music has been widely lauded by jazz critics and aficionados.

He has a B.A. in music from Howard University and simultaneously earned a J.D. degree and MBA degree from Georgetown University. Three Keys Music http://www.threekeys.com Contact: Felicia F. McLemore, APR felicia.mclemore@eclipse-marketing.com 804.622.0778 (o) or 804.878.6045 (m)

SOURCE Three Keys Music Copyright 2008 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved.

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(Search: "Matthew Shell" to find more of his music on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, and Google)

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