“HOLD ON ME” (ACT 2) arrives on heels of the success of the original version of, “HOLD ON ME“. (ACT 1) has been streamed over 4.5 million times, via all streaming and download platforms. “Hold On Me” (Act 1) and (Act 2) were written by Mariah. and Raheem DeVaughn and produced by Eddie Spencer and Brekiscus-Hollywood Jackson for Quest Productions.
| “Hold On Me” encompasses the story of the power of love. Love has a magnetic and electrifying energy- consuming those in its grasp. Before a love becomes all consuming, a story behind that love manifests. Hold On Me: Act 2 takes the listener on a journey of this love affair’s beginning. The story unfolds right before your eyes; leaving the listener to realize that love has levels,” mentions Mariah. |
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In the coming weeks, Mariah. will hit the road on the second leg of the “HOLD ON ME” promotional tour with stops in (Atlanta, Charlotte, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, and Los Angeles, just to name a few. She is available for in-person interviews while in the market.
Mariah. is an active partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in support of their “Love Music Stop Cancer” Campaign to help raise awareness and funds to save lives via the initiative #MusicGives. #LoveMusicStopCancer. Mariah. stands strong in her faith in God, and as a NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, she believes in never giving up. “Dream with your eyes wide open.”- Mariah.
MARIAH. (Photo Courtesy of Rell Edwards)
ABOUT MARIAH. (with a PERIOD 💅🏽):
Mariah has been singing since the young age of 5 years old. The Church Choir, local talent shows, school plays, and Mom’s rigid vocal coaching were the bedrock of Mariah’s initial training. Born Mariah Dawn’e Hester in Shreveport, LA, she is an ‘old soul’ and animal lover with a flare for the arts- to include public speaking, painting, pottery, and dance. Strong in her faith in God, this NICU Nurse and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated continued to sing and perform while pursuing her degree and serving in multiple scholarly roles. Mariah. is also a prolific songwriter; as demonstrated by her initial Billboard R&B Top 30 charting release – ‘Material Girl’.
ABOUT RAHEEM DEVAUGHN:
Raheem DeVaughn a Grammy award winner, four-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and CEO of DeVaughn Enterprises, is a revered figure in contemporary R&B and soul music. Known as “The Love King,” Raheem has built a lasting career with his rich, soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His journey began with his Jive Records debut, The Love Experience (2005), but he achieved major success with his sophomore release, Love Behind the Melody (2008), which topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart and earned two Grammy nominations. Over the years, Raheem has continued to evolve, producing a steady flow of hits, including Just Right and Don’t Come Easy. His passion for R&B is evident in albums like Decade of a Love King (2018) and Love Reunion (2019), along with his latest projects, Fall In Love and Summer of Love in 2023.
As an independent artist, Raheem has maintained creative control, fostering talent through his brand, New Era Soul Records, while contributing to the culture of R&B. His dedication to keeping the genre alive, while pushing boundaries, has earned him numerous accolades, including BET Awards and an NAACP Image Award nomination. “R&B and soul music is alive and well,” Raheem declares, and he continues to prove it with every release. His addition as host of this iconic show will further serve as an advocacy and exposure for his peers and supporters.
CONNECT WITH MARIAH.:
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TikTok: @MyNameIsMariah
| For additional information on MARIAH., please contact Ra-Fael Blanco at 2R’s Entertainment & Media PR via email at Ra-Fael@2RsEntandMediaPR.com |
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| Ra-Fael Blanco VP of Media Relations & Communications 2R’s Entertainment & Media PR (NY | LA | DAL) |
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