Biography Madison Park

Madison Park

Madison Park's biography

About Madison Park ... While best known for their Billboard Dance chart hits "Ocean Drive" and remake of Roxy Music's "More Than This", Madison Park is downtempo duo, James and DeAnna Cool. (yes, "Cool" is their real last name). A marriage of music and mayhem, the couple launched their record label, BasicLUX Records and produced a series of compilation CD’s, (New Sound Theory), which naturally featured tracks by the duo. After much attention to their own musical contributions to the series and other projects and compilations, Madison Park then released their debut full-length CD "Boutique" where many have claimed it was well worth the wait. James (multi-instrumentalist/producer) and DeAnna (vocalist/songwriter/animal rights activist) began working together after meeting through mutual friends. They discovered very quickly their amazing compatibility and shared passion towards similar types of music. They knew immediately they both found who they were looking for. DeAnna further explains “When James lifted his guitar behind his head while playing and I fell out laughing I knew then we were a perfect match. Making music together - which we take most seriously also has to be fun. It's work, and it's always good to get a laugh on while you work.” Now on June 20th, Madison Park will release their sophomore full-length, In the Stars. By matching the slickest production with the sexiest pop sensibility, Madison Park has become major players on the global dance scene. As with past releases, In the Stars is more than just pedestrian beats and bobs. This fine crafted electronic pop music floats through many different genres and moves both the body and the soul. Those familiar with today's modern dance music realize what a rare and powerful combination this is. About the music... Musically speaking, Madison Park lives in the dance genre, but is that the right genre for them? “In a sense... although we’re often referred to as downtempo, most would know us for our Dance remixes we’ve released. When it comes down to it, our music is pop infused with elements of dance, nu-jazz, and neo-soul. We don’t concentrate on a certain style of writing, as if trying to control or tame any influences that may have impacted us over time. (Influences include Roxy Music, EBTG, Kate Bush, Sade, Madonna, Ryuichi Sakomoto.) Our concentration, rather, is focused on the continuation of expressing ourselves through our music, giving it everything." Several Achievements Include: Madison Park has also released several singles, all of which have achieved achieved Billboard status. “Ocean Drive” peaked at #12 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Club Play Chart and is still receiving solid airplay and video rotation. While ranking at #77 on DMA’s Top 170 Dance Tracks 2004, the “Ocean Drive” video can currently be seen in many retail outlets, clubs and restaurants. Second cut from Boutique, “My Personal Moon”, made several appearances on Billboard’s Dance Singles Sales chart as well as repeat appearances on MTV reality programming. Madison Park's version of Roxy Music's “More Than This” entered Billboard Dance Chart the last week of April, 2005 as the *Hot Shot Debut* and finally peaked at #30. The video for “More Than This” can be seen on iTunes, BPM/Canada and various clubs and retailers. Currently: In the Stars, hits record stores and digital download sites on June 20th, 2006. The first Single off of the CD, "I'm Listening" (which includes video) hits stores April 11th. It is currently climbing the Billboard Dance chart as well as topping the charts of a number of dj's and record pools. But first catch them appearing live at the BASE Lobby Events at the Delano Hotel for Winter Music Conference March 24th and 25th where they jumpstart a series of performances for the year. Please see calendar for more details.