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Taking on Tokyo

Cassie really wowed Warner Japan with this showcase for the retailers called the Heatseeker’s Convention. This was an interesting gig since the buyers responsible for stocking the music stores attended in suits and sat silently thru the performance. The event was run like a high-school assembly - with polite applause following each number. Nevertheless, we flipped the usual set by adding a live keyboard interlude that really allowed Cassie to connect with everyone.

She even surprised me by saying hello and introducing herself in Japanese as I was urging her to do in rehearsal. Ed Woods & Jeb Brien from the Mottola management team, Gwen Niles from Bad Boy, Cesar Ramirez and Lena Koro (her glam squad), the dancers, and everyone from Warner Japan were backstage to congratulate her on a job well done.







21 Responses to “Taking on Tokyo”

  1. RD:

    i’m happy you cleared up that You Tube debacle. They’re gonna have to try harder than that to stop the movement. I see the secret is all in the presentation. i’ll keep note of that.

    RD

  2. AMAZING:

    This is GREEAATT, goooddd jobbb!!
    Cassie you were DAMNN GOODD, no one can say you can’t
    sing or you can’t dance, they gotta take a look at this!!
    And Ryan i’ve got the most respect for you, you’re the most
    creative artist i’ve ever seen and heard..thanks for these dope songs we can listen to.

    NEXTSELECTION 4LIFE.

  3. Karlito:

    WICKED - Tokyo too

    I hear your back in the UK again

    Keep it up

    Lito - UK

  4. kiran (k.m):

    well done on the performance cass.. and the japanese intro..

    i’ll be tuning in later to hear ya on the radio ;)

    nice lil ending there ryan on the keys

    kiran.

  5. courtney:

    that’s hot. seems like everything worked out.

  6. Jaxz:

    yer u both did a gd job respect

  7. akeemjoseph:

    hey cassie congrats,but can u help me out in this music thing listen to my freestyle only 15 but tell me wat u think about it its the song that comes on on my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/jiggedsincebirth

  8. Kelly T.:

    What’s good ryan? How cool Tokyo. I’d love to go there someday. Anywho, I wish you’d come through to Detroit. Hope all is good at NS and in the UK. Peace.

    -Kels

    www.myspace.com/newlevelpros

  9. Benjamin:

    Man! I’m glad to see Cassie getting into the swing of things:)

    When are ya’ll coming to Houston, TX?
    I really want to see Cassie and you live. I respect ya’lls work ethic so much.
    Hurry up and come down here!!

  10. Jo:

    Looks like it was a fantastic set, im sure Warner Japan will be hungry for more - you both make us - your supporters - so proud of everything you do. NS4LIFE! x x

  11. danny:

    hey cassie ya great. and gourges. hopre you will right back some time. but tellin by ya music video u dnt accept lads lol.
    im from england and u have realy hit the uk with your song.
    right back some ttime

  12. Romeo:

    NextSelection!…WorldWide!…International Known! Soon it’ll be the only selection! It’s A Lifestyle!!!

  13. ..:: ThuugLady ::..:

    Cassie , that ching chong chi , she just got that japenese thing , haha ..

    i liked it , it was cool .

  14. Hip Hop Grammie Productions:

    When are we going to be able to really hear her sing?!!!!!!!!!!! This is what I’m looking forward to the most………………………

  15. Daniela:

    U 2 perfomed so good i wish u 2 the best of luck!!!

  16. raven:

    hi cassy i like ur song very much love u

  17. Precious:

    LOL@Hip Hop Grammie Productions

  18. Christina:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbokS-rYItA then can you please explain what this exactly is???

  19. Ammon-Ra:

    I was impressed by the japanese introduction, I didn’t expect that at all. Seems like it was a quality preformance.

  20. jose:

    damn after i leave japan to process out the navy , cassie and ryan goes and performs, but the performance went great, i told you ryan you were going to love japan

  21. megan:

    cassie i hope to see you soon love meg



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