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Steven Hitchens is rather a special unsigned artist we enjoy writing about, which was probably due to the fact that Trisha Jones did a review of Stevens’s debut single “Whoops” back in November 2008 and Gary Vine also interviewed Steven soon after his debut launch.

We have also witnessed the launch of Steven’s 2^nd single “Lets Talk” during February 2009.

Eight months later Gary Vine is here again doing another write up on Steven, this time is probably reflecting Stevens most important launch and that his third single “Bachelor” and most importantly his debut album “Up and Coming” which both was released on 6^th July 2009.

Steven has definitely entered a new arena of multi styled music within his album and when you listen to all his songs they immediately make an inspiring connection.

His brand new album contains 12 unique tracks:

1. WhoopsIdentity Crisis
2. Bachelor
3. Taking Off
4. Let’s Talk
5. Motion Picture Man
6. Passionate
7. Breaking Mirrors
8. Whoops
9. Ride Again
10. Skin Deep
11. All Blown Over
12. Angels & Demons

One of my plans during writing this review was to pin point my favourite song on the album, which listening to the tracks now I’m finding very hard to choose my favourite track.

I have a vision of going in one of Torquay’s nightclubs with a bursting dance floor and then “Ride Again” and / or “Let’s Talk” broadcasts from the loud speakers and the revellers on the dance floor go mad to the tune and rhythm.

The tracks “Passionate” and “Breaking Mirrors” reminds me of the type of slow song that would be good to finish of a night, or even a track that could be played at a wedding function to be used as the happy couples first dance.

I don’t know where to place the track “Motion Picture Man”. The track as a smooth style associated with it, from the lyrics, the singing and they way the music is played. I could imagine Robbie Williams performing a similar song.

As an overall objective opinion of Stevens Album I give it a clear 10 marks. The composure of the music and Steven’s style of singing is very professional and the standard in which he presents his music on the album is definitely in a world class league.

Steven is the type of singer that keeps pushing himself up a level every time he releases a new single, video and album. He will definitely keep strengthening his presence in thee unsigned music arena and I’m really just waiting for him to drop me a email or give me a call to say a major label has just signed him up.

Not forgetting that Steven is also launching his third single “Bachelor” which is also featured on his debut album. Bachelor is an up tempo song that will be highly suited to the club scene.

Stevens album “Up and Coming” and new single “Bachelor” can be previewed, and purchased by visiting http://www.megamusicdiscovers.com/stevenhitchens/

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Steven Hitchens is a talented young singer songwriter from the UK. Steven has just released his debut single Whoops on the Internet and is preparing his debut album. We have reviewed Whoops and below you will find an exclusive interview with Steven. You can find Steven Hitchens at: Official Website MySpace Facebook Steven Hitchens profile & Review Of Whoops

Gary: Hi Steven! It’s great to have the privilege in interviewing you and welcoming you to megamusicvideos.co.uk and megamusictalent.com as our November Headliner. So how did it all start? How did you get involved in Music? Which artistes inspire you?

Steven: I’ve always been into music from a very young age. At the age of six I started dance lessons and at eleven I was doing drama lessons, but I’ve been singing since as long as I can remember. I wrote my first song when I was ten called ‘Baby Blueday’ and my friend played the guitar. It was awful!

I am loving the music scene at the moment as there are so many fantastic artists out there. Ultimately I would like to have the longevity and massive would tours like Madonna and I am really into urban music at the moment, so I’m really like Ne-Yo and Taio Cruz and think they are both amazing artists.

Gary: Of all the bands / artists in your CD / record collection, which ones do you own the most albums by?

Steven: I would say Madonna. I’m a bit of a collector when it comes to CD’s. I find an artist I like and buy every single album and sometimes singles that they release.

Gary: What was the last song you listened to?

Steven: Lie to Me by Ne-Yo

Gary: What’s In Your Record / CD Player right now?

Steven: In my CD player I have a vocal warm CD as I am rehearsing for some gigs I have this weekend but now I have an iPod I mostly listen to that!

Gary: What song would you say sums you up?

Steven: There are so many songs that I identify with. There’s nothing like listening to your favourite song when you are feeling down. I think I’d say ‘I Can Be’ by Taio Cruz as I listen to that all the time. It psyches me up for whenever I have do a gig or something.

Gary: What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?

Steven: I never manage to see as many show’s as I would want to. But Justin Timberlake’s Future/Sex/Love/ Sounds tour was very good. I don’t think that there’s anything that the man can’t do!

Gary: What’s the worst band you’ve ever seen in concert?

Steven: I won tickets to Liberty X in concert they weren’t that bad but they were very rude to the fans afterwards and refused to sign any autographs.

Gary: What band do you love musically but hate the members of?

Steven: I love Amy Winehouse’s music, but her private life being on show all the time takes some of her achievements away. I don’t care what she gets up to behind closed doors!

Gary: What show are you looking forward to?

Steven: I’d love to see Ne-Yo in concert.

Gary: What musician would you like to hang out for a day?

Steven: I wouldn’t mind hanging out with Pink. I think we’d get on great. We both speak our mind and stand up for what we believe in!

Gary: What in your opinion is the greatest decade for music?

Steven: 90’s definitely! You had wicked Britpop. The great bands, Blur and Oasis, the Spice Girls and it was when Madonna was at her best. Some of the tracks on my album have a slight 90’s feel.

Gary: Your debut single “Whoops” is due to be officially launched on November 3rd. Are you excited about the prospect of having your own single released?

Steven: ‘Whoops’ is the first single I ever professionally recorded, so it’s only right it’s my debut single. I can’t wait for the release and hope that everyone will love it. All the feedback I’ve had so far has been overwhelming.

Gary: Please provide some more information on how you put the single together?

Steven: I actually started writing ‘Whoops’ in my Kitchen while doing the washing up! I’ll be in the strangest of places and I’ll have the lyrics and melody forming in my head. Then I use the voice recorder on my phone and forward to my producer who then creates the music for the track based on the styles and brief I give him. I recorded this song late last year in a recording studio in South London. I was thrilled when it was completed. I didn’t expect it to sound so good!

Gary: Listening to your tracks available from your myspace at myspace.com/stevenhitchens you showcase a wide variety of catchy pop songs, along with powerful ballads such as passionate which is sung as the title explains. Does the song Passionate have any personal reflections from your life?

Steven: Thank you. I’m not in a relationship at the moment but I do dedicate ‘Passionate’ to my future lover! It’s a pretty romantic song and I guess it can be quite romantic. It was one of the easiest songs to record because it is quite simple and so heartfelt.

Gary: Do you prefer singing the ballads or pop related songs?

Steven: Both are just as good, there’s nothing like pop songs to get a party started and it’s also good to have a slow dance at the end of the set. There’s nothing like helping people get together.

Gary: Have you any up and coming gigs coming soon?

Steven: Yes I have 3 gigs at the end of this week at venues in South London in aid of a breast cancer charity. They should be brilliant nights with lots of other singers performing. So hopefully we’ll make a lot of money for a very worthy cause.

Gary: Do you enjoy the audience atmosphere?

Steven: The audience are the best thing about performing live. There is nothing better than recording an album, rehearsing it and then getting to perform it. Doing gigs is also the best way of getting people’s reactions from yours songs.

Gary: What’s your favourite type of audience? (i.e. pub, club, mini arena, etc)

Steven: I’ve only done intimate gigs so far and I love them because you get to really make a connection with the audience but I would love to do an arena tour with backing dancers and a live band.

Gary: Every artist whether signed or unsigned have had unexpected encounters on the stage. Can you recall an unexpected encounter on stage that wasn’t suppose to happen?

Steven: I recently did a gig at my sister’s wedding and the wrong backing track came on. I thought I could carry on and sing on backing tracks I haven’t practiced for months or I could stop, get the right CD with the right backing tracks. Luckily the wedding was in a big manor house in the country and we were staying in rooms upstairs, so I legged it up to my room, got the CD and carried on with the show. No one seemed to mind and the set went on without any further hitch!

Gary: Next year you are due to officially release your debut album. Are you excited about this?

Steven: I spent about a year making this album and because I have no financial backing at the moment, it has all come out of my own pocket. So it is very special to me. I always wanted to record an album but it was one of those things I never thought I’d do.

Gary: I know the launch of your new album is “hush hush”, but can you give us a preview in telling us what this album means to you?

Steven: This album means everything to me. In some places it is quite autobiographical. There are songs that are about my demons and flaws. But it’s not all about me. I also like writing songs about other people. There is a song on the album about my best friend from college who had a hard childhood and came out on top and got a great job. I love writing songs about other people and life situations.

Gary: What is your favourite song on this new album?

Steven: I gotta say ‘Whoops
’ as it’s my baby but they’re so many other great tunes on there.

Gary: What is the launch date of your debut album?

Steven: I haven’t got an exact date at the moment but it will be late spring next year.

Gary: Although you are not world class recognised. Myself, and I’m sure all your fans would agree that your music is world class, especially the professionalism of the songs showcased on myspace and I’m sure your future album. Would you like to be recognised as a world class performer and artist?

Steven: That would be great! I love touching people with my songs as they come from my heart. I’m not really materialistic or bothered by fame or celebrity, but honestly… who would say no?! If I can inspire others with my music and I am successful in what I do then that is all that matters.

Gary: Have you ever considered auditioning for reality programs for shows like X Factor?

Steven: You can see some great artists from shows like the X Factor, but then there are also the 5 minute wonders too. I’d rather do some gigs and put my album out there and see what happens.

Gary: Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?

Steven: As long as I am happy and successful I don’t really mind. It would be great to do a world tour with the album, so I’ll see how things go.

Gary: Do you have any future plans once you have launched your debut album?

Steven: I am going to be promoting my album all year and hopefully I’ll be doing more gigs as well and I’m am returning back into the studio at the end of the month to start on my second album but I’m really going to take my time with this one. I’m working with new producers so maybe you’ll be hearing a different sound from me in a year or so.

Gary: Thank you Steven, it has been a pleasure talking to you and I wish you all the success with the launch of your debut single and shall look forward equally to hearing the completed version of your album.

The single “Whoops” is a catchy pop song written and performed by Steven and is available for MP3 download now. Check out the review.

November 2008 Showcase – Steven Hitchens

Review Of ‘Whoops’

When I heard the title of talented young singer songwriter Steve Hitchens debut single ‘Whoops’ I thought ‘oh no not one of those naff, catchy songs that are usually released in the run up to Christmas’. You know what I mean – the type of song that gets played for years to come at weddings and birthday parties that gets the grandparents up dancing with the kids. But, I promised to listen to and review Whoops so here goes.

On first listen I was pleasantly surprised. Yes it is one of those catchy songs, but it doesn’t remind me of anything else and has grown on me every time that I’ve listened to it. ‘Whoops’ suggests mistakes and the song is about a guy who cheats on his partner and is caught out and not for the first time. He wants forgiveness from the partner that he loves but you sorta know that it will happen again.

The chorus ‘Whoops did I do it again’ made me think about works Christmas parties and the embarrassing mistakes that happen. Imagine for weeks afterwards your workmates compounding your embarrassment with a rendition of the chorus every time that they see you!

As a debut single I like ‘Whoops‘. It’s catchiness, upbeat tempo and singalongability score in its favour and especially as we are heading towards Christmas when it could become popular as a party livener. As a dance tune it also scores good in my book. I found myself wanting to dance and if a dance craze attaches itself to ‘Whoops’ who knows how well it will do.

Singer Steven Hitchins who comes from Surrey in the UK certainly has the look of a pop star. I’m sure that the girls will love his moody good looks – I know that I do! Whoops is now available from most digital retailers. As Steve will be releasing his first album next year I’m sure that we will hear much more from him in the future.

Competition so far for the Christmas season is Alesha Dixon’s ‘The Boy Does Nothing’. Played back to back with ‘Whoops’ at a club or party – that sounds like a fun time to me.

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