RAMZI ("Love Is Blind") Live in Dubai

The longest running urban specialist night in Dubai brings the ‘Love Is Blind’ singer Ramzi back home to the Middle East. Smooth Grooves at The Apartment Club + Lounge celebrates its 4th birthday bash in style on June 19th 2009. Giving back to their loyal Smooth Groovin’ revellers, the special night will showcase the first ever live performance in the Middle East of the newest and biggest R&B sensation coming out of the UK, Ramzi. With official support from Radio 1, MTV Arabiya, Virgin Megastore and his record label EMI Music Arabia, Friday June 19th at The Apartment is tipped to be the hottest urban club birthday party this year! Based in London, UK, Ramzi will be revisiting his Middle Eastern roots and is excited to bring his music home. Capturing the hearts of his homeland, Ramzi’s debut album “Chapter One” was released on the 25th April 2009 by EMI Music Arabia. Fans and new lovers of his music are mesmerized by Ramzi’s massive first hit single ‘Love Is Blind’ which debuted on Radio 1’s Fusion Show with Humaid. Love Is Blind fuses English, Arabic and Hindi lyrics into a hit track, bridging the gap between World music and RnB. The album is packed with smash hit singles that stir emotions, ooze instrumental intelligence and deliver articulate lyrics. Ramzi will be signing “Chapter One” albums at Virgin Megastore, Mall of the Emirates on Thursday June 18th at 7:00pm. Fans will see Ramzi perform acoustic songs from his album while getting the opportunity to get up close with the singer and take photographs with him.Every once in a while we come across a genuine talent and a master in music making. A talented individual that brings a breath of ‘fresh air’ and excitement to a stale business filled with manufactured ‘one-hit’ wonders and ‘one-trick’ ponies so to speak. Ramzi is that talented individual - an accomplished Singer, Musician, Performer, Songwriter and Producer. With his dulcet vocal tones, catchy melodies and slick production Ramzi continues to capture hundreds of new fans across the world everyday. Peaking at number 7 in the UAE Virgin Megastore album sales chart, Ramzi has cemented his position in the Middle East, and he is here to stay. Come check him out at the first ever Middle Eastern showcase, on Friday 19th June and celebrate Smooth Grooves 4th birthday! Make sure you’re dressed glam with a smile to match as MTV Arabiya will be filming the show and all the Smooth Groovers!**************************************************************************************Friday 19th June 2009Smooth Grooves 4th Birthday BashFeat. RamziLIVE at The Apartment Lounge + ClubDoors Open 9pmBookings Please Call 04 406 8000FREE ENTRY FOR LADIES BEFORE MIDNIGHT**************************************************************************************Ramzi Background:Ramzi, 26 was born in the UK to Lebanese parents, however spending much of his childhood in Africa and the Middle East. Growing up as part of a musical family with his mother a classical pianist, and father an avid music lover, Ramzi began singing and playing the guitar from the young age of nine. From being classically trained on the piano, writing and producing his first songs at the mere age of twelve, Ramzi's natural talent, development and growth as an artist has led him to be dubbed by many as the UK's answer to Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ne-yo. Indeed, as a Songwriter/ Producer Ramzi has already worked with the likes of worldwide chart stars such as Taio Cruz, T2, Westlife, The Gipsy Kings, Misteeq and Lexington Bridge. Internationally, Ramzi has recently been featured on radio networks in the UK such as BBC Radio 1, BBC 1xtra, Choice FM and Kiss FM, as well as a vast number of radio networks outside the UK. His music videos have been on heavy rotation on channels such as MTV, Chart Show TV, Channel U, Fizz and Bubble Hits. On the live circuit Ramzi has already performed at venues across the UK and Europe including a sell out show at the renowned Jazz Cafe in London. www.myspace.com/ramzionlinewww.ramziofficial.com