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Ashley began her singing career by collaborating with childhood friend, High Power Recording Artist, Reinaldo. They got together with a talented young musician; Jose "Boogie Down" Baez and Ashley's first single "Don't Let Me Go" was released on Nightmare Records in March of 1993. It received a lot of airplay in the region and led Ashley to be approached by an upcoming group called "Vocal Image". Ashley guest appeared on the group's first single "Do You Believe In Me?"; which was distributed by Metropolitan/Viper Records in 1994. Ashley performed with this group and also kept her solo career in motion by opening for artists such as David (Mic Mac Records) , Reinaldo, Coro, George Lamond, Bobby Delante, Stephanie Bennett, Judy Torres, Cynthia, Sa-Fire, Johnny O, TKA, Nyasia, and Lil' SuzyÖto name a few. Idolmaker Records In 1994, William "Billy Idol" Vigil of Idol maker Records; immediately signed Ashley. Her singles "Over and Over" and "Deceived Me" appeared on Idol maker's compilation CD entitled, "Freestyle Connecticut Style" (Hot Productions); from which she received national and international exposure. Ashley's single "Over and Over" charted to #1 on seven Freestyle radio shows across the U.S. Ashley followed up that success with another single, "The Only One", featured on the second compilation CD entitled "Freestyle Generation Nex" (JWP/Hot Productions). Ashley's Musical Contacts Ashley has worked with producers Philip Andruela (George Lamond), Willie Valentin(Artistik), Nelson "FFWD" Cruz and William Vigil (Idolmaker Records). Ashley recently collaborated with Flipzide Records and guest appeared on their first CD. The compilation "Enter Da Flipzide" featured her single "Quit All Those Games" which was written by Alfredo Cardona of Vocal Image. The single became an instant hit and was one of the most requested songs on the Freestyle charts in 2001. Flipzide Records is collaborating once again with Ashley on their second CD. Her single "Movin' On" is written and produced by Nathan Lee of Flipzide and is sure to be another success. Upcoming Projects In November of 2002, Ashley had the opportunity to collaborate with Grammy Award winning Producer Edwin Ramos Jr. (Bigtime Entertainment) on his soon to be released compilation CD. Sneak preview plays of her single "When's It All Gonna End?" have already made an impact- so much so that NYC DJ Bad Boy Joe will be featuring it on his mixed CD coming out March of 2003. In addition Ashley is also featured on Bad Boy Joe Volume 4 Ashley is currently working on a full length Album, which will include re-mixes of her hits "Don't Let Me Go", "Over and Over", "Deceived Me", and "The Only One". Her new material will be an interesting blend of the Latin Freestyle flavor mixed with Pop, R&B, Techno, Hip Hop and a few sexy ballads thrown in for good measure. Ashley is also working with other artists and producers and will have other independent projects released on various labels. Personal Info "Ashley" - (Leslie Jimenez Ruscito) was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut and still lives in a small town outside of Hartford. Ashley is also President of her own Publishing company; Arixis Music Works (ASCAP). Check out the artist's website: http://www.ashley1.com Track List: 1. Here We Are Radio Edit 2. Here We Are Extended Club Mix 3. Here We Are Drums and Vox 4. Here We Are Keys and Vox 5. Here We Are Ashley Pellas 6. Here We Are Just Drumz 7. Here We Are Drumz and Delay 8. Here We Are Drumz and Vox 9. Here We Are Freekstek Mix 10. Whens it All Gonna End Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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