Pre-teen Singing Sensation's CD Once Upon A Time
Bursting With Pop, Hip-Hop, Soulful Energy
Victoria Acosta's debut CD, appropriately
titled Once Upon A Time, explores a diverse mix of Pop, Hip-Hop
and R&B, brought
to life with stunning and surprising power, grace and maturity
by this 13-year-old Texan.
Executive Produced by Covert Entertainment CEO Jeff Durand,
the 8 songs on Once Upon A Time range from the dramatic (I'm
Sorry) to the heartbreaking (title track Once Upon A Time) to
the spiritual (When I Lay Me Down To Sleep).
Along the way, Victoria Acosta punctuates the CD with her signature
sound on the just-released single The World's Gone Crazy and
songs that celebrate girl power (Not This Time) and explore the
blush of new romance (Could This Be Love).
Once Upon A Time is sure to become a Pop classic that will be
remembered for launching the professional career of one of the
most talented singers to enter the world of music.
The World's Gone Crazy
Former Prince keyboardist Tommy Barbarella wrote
the music for Victoria's first single, a driving dance number
that bursts with energy from the opening bars. Jeff Durand provided
the lyrics to this pointed commentary on current events.
Once Upon A Time
A classic slow dance ballad, the title track for Victoria's
debut CD is a poignant story of love-weary heartbreak and survival.
Victoria displays her gifted ability to get in touch with the
storyteller's emotions and convey them to the audience in a way
that touches the soul. Music from Ben Obi, with lyrics by Jeff
Durand and Katie Bjorn.
Nothing Like A Friend
A mid-tempo celebration of friendship and the importance of
having people you can count on in your life. The songwriting
duo of Brian Thomas and Troy Harrington wrote it with a young
singer in mind, and Victoria fully explored the warm and appreciative
aspects of the piece.
I'm Sorry
Victoria tells the story of a young San
Antonio teen-ager determined to run off with the love of her
life,¦ only to call her
parents years later as a single mom, asking if she can come back
home. A thumping, driving hip-hop sound provides the backdrop
to a stirring emotional chorus and a delightfully shocking final
verse. Lyrics by Jeff Durand. Music by Jeff Durand and Kwame
Marriott.
When I Lay Me Down To Sleep
Victoria continues to amaze listeners with her ability to step
into any musical style and own it. Here, Victoria takes on the
guise of a lead gospel singer in an inspirational song of praise
and gratitude for friends, family and the gift of music. Written
by Jeff Durand, Victoria's own spiritual foundation lends this
song a special strength and depth of character.
Could This Be Love
Anyone who watched the popular 1990's
teen drama "My So-Called
Life" can relate to this gentle lullaby that delves into
the awkward and exciting introspective examination of a girl's
first love. Victoria reveals a vulnerability and sensitivity
that is sure to earn her a legion of fans. Written by Jeff Durand.
Not This Time
An anthem to female empowerment that could
rival the Gloria Gaynor classic "I Will Survive." A fast-paced, radio-friendly
song that finds Victoria laying into a "wannabe playa" boyfriend
for thinking he could fool her, and telling him she's cutting
him loose. Sure to bring girls (and women) everywhere to their
feet in applause and cheers. Written by Renee Rodriguez and Ben
Obi.
Move Your Thang
Get on the dance floor and get ready to Move Your Thang! Appropriate
for the club, the homecoming dance or a party at Mom and Dad's
house, Move Your Thang booms with reverberating bass beats in
a sonic blast of sound and rhythmic release. Written by Julie
Kane and Ben Obi.
