CHRiS ROuSE

BECOME AROuSED ~*
Soulful, sexy and classy Chris Rouse makes a triumphant return to Guelph, Thursday November 11th at Jimmy Jazz. Before you stop and stare, blankly wondering whom I’m referring to, think Jeff Healy, Divine Brown, Moka Only, Alanis Morissette, Amanda Marshall, and even our own Joni Nehrita. Rouse has lent his production skills/keyboards or arrangements to each of these extremely talented artists and musicians and now the r & b singer is breaking out on his own, performing solos between here for our neighbours in the States. “Continuing to make it as an Indie artist has been a rewarding, yet extremely challenging process,” Rouse explains in an email interview we shared. “The main challenges I have faced tend toward dealing with how to be a successful artist, while also simultaneously being your own manager, agent, PR, marketing team and sometimes even your own legal advisor & label, etc..” He goes on to add that even though the internet can play a big role in breaking out as an artist, it can also sometimes work against musicians ready to start their careers. “We have been blessed & cursed with the wonderfully wacky world wide web,” Rouse continues. “Wherein we witness everyone and their dog regardless of talent, online 24/7 working to win the race and we all don't really know what the prize is going to be, or if there will be one to be won, when the rules,(of which there are none),seem to change every day.” But Rouse hardly has to worry about how many times he has to change his url. His charisma and charm leap out at you from every track he lays down. But what sets Rouse apart from simply being a talented musician, it’s his ear for sound that has him in hot demand for collaborations. “My collabs have been a very important part of my growth as an artist,” Rouse divulges. “I have felt great energy and inspiration through the refreshing songwriting skills, integrity, business savvy and one hundred percent real vocals of local artist Joni Nehrita, as an example of someone who just gets it. Any artists like Joni, who truly have something to say, both musically and even spiritually, have helped me to keep my sanity in a sometimes insane scene.” For Rouse who claims he puts the ‘fun back in funk’, his live show in Guelph is an exclusive one-night engagement before he heads out to Toronto and off another string of shows – making this hot ticket one you don’t want to miss. “I always get great pleasure in playfully riding and sometimes effectively blurring those fine, imaginary lines between musical space, communal grace, and of course, poor taste,” Rouse reveals about his live show adding “all whilst always honouring our motto of ‘putting our collective stench in your collective face.’ As long as the audience is aroused I know I have done my job.” Be sure to check out Chris Rouse live in concert Thursday evening, and for a sneak peek at the music, log on live to Rouse’s Myspace. “Having some actual talent, imagination, patience, passion, a keen business mind, drive, guts, condoms and a sense of humour will be your best tools,” Rouse says about the secret to becoming successful, continuing, “(you’ll) not only survive, but also ideally thrive.”

CHRIS ROUSE & THE AROUSAL
Thursday, November 11
Jimmy Jazz, Guelph

www.chrisrousemusic.bandcamp.com
- Carrie Humphries / Echo weekly.com

" CHRiS ROuSE is one of those talents that defines the word ARTiST by satisfying SOuLS on His own terms rather than through some major label off on marketing him as they see fit ."

~*HoNeySOuL*( http://www.honeysoul.com/)~ ( site currently N/A )

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* VARiOUS INTERNATiONAL DJ REViEWS of CHRiS ROuSE BUZZ SiNGLE 'HuNnY !'

> > - On Thu, 10/25/07, Dream Team
> > <dreamteamblast@gmail.com> wrote:
> > From: Dream Team <dreamteamblast@gmail.com>
> > Subject: "HONEY" FEEDBACK REPORT 10/26/2007
> > To: arousall@yahoo.ca
> > Received: Thursday, October 25, 2007, 11:00 PM
> >
> > Mixmaster Ice (Core DJ's), Columbus, Ohio
> >
> > It's that feel good soul party music!
> >
> > Mix Master Ice (UTFO)
> > CoreDJs
> >
> >
> > DJ ICE STORM, NYC, NY
> >
> > Greetings...
> >
> > I've just opened and listened to the song Honey
> and
> > Im feelin it...would like permission to upload to the
> > player
> > on my page...and if you grant permission please send a
> pic
> > to
> > upload with it...
> >
> > Thanks and many blessings...
> > Storm aka Adrianne
> >
> >
> > Yolanda Morgan (Core DJ's rep), NYC, NY
> >
> > i like tha song keep em comin
> >
> >
> > DJ E SMOOVE (91.5 FM), NYC, NY
> >
> > Yo,
> >
> > this is hot. You got a banger with this one.
> >
> > Is it possible to get a the inst as well and a drop.
> > I'm currently working on a mix cd R&B/Reggae
> and
> > would like to put this cut on it. If it would be okay
> with
> > you guys.
> >
> > DJ E SMOOVE
> >
> >
> > BIG SWOLL (ATLANTIC RECORDS, CORE DJ'S), JACKSON,
> > MISSISSIPI
> >
> > Who is this!? I like.
> >
> >
> > DJ DEADLY, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
> >
> > Whats up peoples!
> >
> > Hey i just wanted to say thanks for sending my this
> Tune
> > "Honey" and i am keen on adding it to my
> mixtape,
> > which i am hoping to distribute Australia wide..
> > If possible could i get a Drop from Mr Chris Rouse!?
> > Introducing the song and giving Dj Deadly a shout out?
> >
> > Please let me know if this is possible!
> >
> > Thank you in Advance! :-)
> >
> > Deadly
> >
> >
> > DJ RICOCHET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
> >
> > Yo its Dj Ricochet here from Miami to Vero Beach! Just
> > given out some
> > feed back on this track. It would not work in my area
> of
> > work. The
> > Vocals are hot, but the beat lacks something. Good
> Luck
> > with the track
> >
> >
> > BenJammin, LANGENTHAL, SWITZERLAND
> >
> > Yes boyz, this track is a burner it`s realy Prince
> like!
> > Super production even on mp3!
> > Ladys will love it on the dancefloor and the good
> dancers
> > to such as dancing classes and fitness studios!
> >
> > Wicked!
> >
> > All the best from Switzerland, Ben Jammin for Future
> Muzic
> > Intelligence
> >
> >
> > DJ DEUCE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
> >
> > Definitely feeling this song! Real Funky, I'm
> playing
> > this on my radio
> > show tomorrow @ school.
> >
> >
> > DJ ABS, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
> >
> > Great lyrics, sung very well... but the beat is
> intrusive
> > and anoying to me.
> > I would love it on more of smoother urban beat. But
> thats
> > my 2 cents worth.
> >
> >
> > STREET'S RADIO, NYC, NY
> >
> > Check out Honey on WWW.DEKADANCE-RADIO.COM
> > TONIGHT 11PM EST
> > FEATURED SONG WITH GODIVA THE 1ST LADY
> >
> >
> > DJ SKEEZ 101 FM, FRANCE
> >
> > you'll have all my support on this track !!! all
> across
> > europe
> > drops needed for mixtapes and radio show!!! holla
> >
> >
> > DJ SLUE ( HIPHOPHITS.NET), ST. JOHN'S, CANADA
> >
> > If you can get me the promo for this I can add it to
> my
> > site for all the
> > djs to check out.
> >
> > thanks
> > slue
> >
> >
> > DJ A-JAY, NYC, NY
> >
> > what it do? thx 4 da track....love it,,,,hot!!!
> > greetings ajay
> >
> >
> > DJ Relaxxx, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
> >
> > Nice track. Definitely feeling that track. Thank You
> very
> > much for sending it to me. I will be sure and spread
> the
> > word about this song and artist on my internet radio
> show.
> >
> >
> > DJ Machine, NYC, NY
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Dig this song....mixes well with anything. Great
> vocals
> > and vibe. Its
> > cooler than prince....has the kevin michael feel but
> > better.
> >
> > holla
> >
> > Machine
> >
> >
> > DJ MYSTRO, NYC, NY
> >
> > hot track..will spin on my mixtape...
> >
> > shout to the dreamteam.....
> >
> >
> > DJ SKEL, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
> >
> > that record is really great...
> >
> > next level of r-n-b i would say... j dilla meets
> sa-ra...
> > but with an individual twist... i like it and i´ll
> play in
> > one of my next dj-sets!
> >
> > keep up the good work,
> > peace from vienna/austria!
> > armin aka dj skel
> >
> >
> > DJ 2TRU, COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
> >
> > I like this!! Reminds me of an updated
> > PRINCE...............yo, this is hot....tru
> >
> >
> > DJ RAGE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
> >
> > Thanks, dope cut. - DREAMTEAM PUBLiCiTY

Chris Rouse On The Rise
Posted by ( BLOGTO.com )
Filed in Music
May 18, 2006

" ... Finally made it down to Acoustic Soul Tuesdays at the Trane Studio (964 Bathurst St.). I wasn't disappointed.
This week the grassroots open mic/artist showcase featured Chris Rouse, who has got to be among the most polished R&B/Soul performers Toronto has to offer. Think a mix of Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. He's got the stage presence, charisma and sex appeal to do big things ..." - http://www.blogto.com

' Another newcomer to the 'Soul In the City 3' talent roster, was singer Chris Rouse. Looking a little like Sly Stone, his vocal renditions of soul/R&B classics like "Stand By Me", and "Kiss", flowed out with ease and class. His stage presence and energy seemed contagious, and the audience really got off on it! '
- Joe Curtis/The Blues Foundation/Blues on Stage