Home News Tribune Online 03/17/06
By CHRIS JORDAN
STAFF WRITER
cjordan@thnt.com
A typical 7-year-old might dream about a career in music and Vienna Skye of East Brunswick is no different in that regard.
What is different about Vienna is that she has a hit club record to
her credit.
The electro-dance track and video for her "Who Am I" is in
demand in rave and trance clubs in the United States and in Europe,
said her father, MBJ.
"Some people don't get it and some people are totally shocked when
they see the video," said MBJ of the clip, which features dark
pans of a seemingly dour and pensive Vienna. "We're getting a favorable
response."
The track, co-written by Vienna and her father, is awash with synths
while Vienna, born Vienna Skye, delivers her lyrics in a chirpy spoken
style.
"She's up there with top bands: Mariah Carey, the Chemical Brothers,
the Gorillaz," said MBJ of Vienna's popularity with deejays. "You
can go to iTunes and download it, and we've received some interest from
record labels."
Area club fans might remember MBJ' songs, such as "Round and Round,"
which were played in the early 1990s at area clubs such as the former
Melody Bar in New Brunswick. MBJ was known as ISH, or I Shook Hands,
back then.
"I'm happy about it," said MBJ of Vienna's career. "It's
getting so I couldn't perform myself and she's really into it."
Up next? More videos, an album and a role in an upcoming independent
movie.
Plus more music, of course.
"I'd like to pursue a career in music," Vienna said.
Naturally.
Visit www.viennaskye.com for more information on Vienna Skye.
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