Andre GC Fennell

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Details: ANDRE “GC” FENNELL
Artist Bio

Multi-faceted new artist Andre Fennell also known as GoldenChyl / GC is bringing a fusion of genres from R&B, Hip Hop, Alternative not just as Reggae artist to bring a fresh new sound to the industry as he preps for his 2013 / 14 debut. The Portmore, Jamaica born and current Queens New York resident has already established himself as a well sought out entity thru various production credits. In 2007, Andre decided to pursue his dream of being a solo artist as he gained confidence in his craft and witnessed the success he helped create for other artists he collaborated with.

The six time Grammy Nominated song writer and producer has worked with internationally known artists such as Beyonce, Chris Brown, Damian Marley, Steven Marley, Shaggy, Eve, Diddy, Cobra Starship, Elephant Man, Wyclef, KRS One and Corey Hart. These collaborations have helped him build long-standing relationships within industry circles as both Shaggy and Canadian Rock Star Corey Hart have both taken on influential roles as mentors to help him become an international star. Corey Hart states, “Andre Fennell is a super-talented artist and is the real deal.”

Andre is also the lead singer for newly formed band called 17on S.O.O.N Recordings / BMG 17 Band First Single “Child of the City” Video will be directed by Robert Rodriguez, He has directed successful and groundbreaking film sagas such as the Mexico Trilogy, From Dusk till Dawn and the 2014 TV series, and the Spy Kids films, as well as The Faculty, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, Sin City, Planet Terror, and Machete. And co-directed and produced by Aaron Kaufman, Aaron, Kaufmann is from "Fast and Loud" and is one of the hosts of the Discovery Channel Reality series. Video will also co-star Alexis DeJoria, a drag racer and the daughter of billionaire John P a u l D e J o r i a , co-founder of Paul Mitchell hair products and The Patron Spirits Company. The video will also be sponsored by “Patron Tequila” for future commercial spot.

Andre has recently released a single in march featuring international artists Shaggy and Red Fox entitled “Love mi Jamaica” on the newly formed Ranch Entertainment. He is also co-writing with Shaggy on his project with Sly and Robbie “Out of Many, One Music” first single released in April 2013 featuring Beres Hommond, Album also features Neyo, Damian Marley, Joe and many more surprise international acts. Music fans can expect a refreshing radio friendly sound from the versatile artist. Andre’s style has been described as sexy and fresh, a very engaging sound and take on music today creating a feel good vibe for listener, backed by his melodic mid and up-tempo arrangements. Andre is also the lead singer of the group “17” with Producer Rich Bennett, which has also schedule to release a Dubbstep / hip hop fusion with reggae album in the summer of 2013. The album will also include collaboration with Queenie Catora, Shaggy and other guest appearances. Leading up to release of his upcoming debut solo project, coinciding with the release of several new singles, fans can also get a taste of his sound as he’s featured on Haitian/Canadian artist Marie Christine’s forthcoming Squeeze cover, Tempted which Andre Fennell also co-wrote and produced, Cobra stars “Anything for Love” featuring Shaggy and GC under his other alias of “GoldenChyl”.

As a writer and producer GC states "I’m really looking forward to demonstrating how diverse my sound is. My music will appeal to a wide variety of R&B, Pop, Hip Hop and Reggae artists," said Andre. "My track ‘Feel the Steam’ for Elephant Man best exemplifies my style as a producer and writer because it shows the uniqueness of my sound from other producers from the Islands and States because I can fuse both styles into a melodic track without making it sound contrived and unoriginal."

Evidence of his tracks commercial appeal can be seen in his track "Feel the Rush," which he co-wrote and produced for Shaggy. The song went on to become an international hit which sold more than 150,000 copies in Germany earning him his first Gold status record. The song later became one of the featured promotional songs in the Universal Pictures 2009 hit movie, "Couples Retreat" featuring Vince Vaughn. Industry insiders have recognized Andre for creating a melodic sound that crosses all genres of music with lyrics that listeners can relate to. This diversity also led to Andre working with Canadian Rockstar Corey Hart who states, "Andre is the real deal…"

“Fans will really connect to my music because they will instantly notice the creativity, melodic undertones and appreciate the fact I have my own sound,” states GC. “In an era where most artists put out music that sounds similar to everything currently on the radio, I’m carving out my own niche where it’s difficult to put me in a box on what type of artist I am because the diverse music will appeal to those who like Pop, Hip Hop, R&B and Reggae. It’s also important for the artists to connect with their listener and I think I do a great job of creating music that reflect everyday experiences of which they can respect thoruhg records such as “Fight For You”
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