Liz Primo: ‘State of Amazing’ (First Listen)

Coming from a home where rock and roll was prohibited, Liz Primo was only able to learn about pop culture while visiting friends. At their homes, she listened and danced to the likes of Elvis, Michael Jackson, and MTV music videos.

After graduating from high school in Austin, Texas, Liz left home. With a job and a dream, she saved enough money to move to Nashville, where the music scene gave her the opportunity to meet a network of creative people.

She also met many ‘industry experts’ who offered to help Liz develop her sound. Although excited to have professional guidance, she was constantly steered toward Americana material. Liz soon found herself making music that didn’t resonate with her as an artist.

While trying to figure out where she wanted to go, Liz befriended a local rapper who encouraged her to add hooks and vocals to some of his hip-hop tracks. At the same time, she was turned on to electronica and house music. Suddenly, Liz’s path became clearer and, for the first time in her musical life, she felt like she had found a home in the world of dance music.

Soon after, Liz got an offer to join a band back in her hometown. The Ghost Band, as their lead vocalist. They performed around town on Austin’s famed 6th Street, the heart of Austin’s live entertainment district. They played every kind of gig imaginable, including biker parties, and eventually landed a spot at the annual SXSW music conference. While Liz enjoyed performing and the band was achieving some local success, she found herself once again not connecting with the music. Liz knew she was still on a quest to find what the right artistic fit, so her journey continued.

State of Amazing – Liz Primo (Dark Intensity Remix) Radio Edit by Dark Intensity

Liz returned to Los Angeles to take one more crack at the music scene there. She ended up connecting with songwriter/producer Rob Fusari (Lady Gaga, Jessica Simpson) and producer Justin Trugman (Pussy Cat Dolls, Eminem). From that collaboration, ‘State of Amazing‘ was born.

When talent, raw creative energy and drive come together in one package, you know that you have the recipe for a star to happen. Liz is on that road to greatness.”
- Rob Fusari

Soon Liz connected with Phlex, a choreographer who has staged live shows for Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’ While Liz had never studied dance, working with Phlex awakened a passion and energy that confirmed this was the kind of music she wanted to write, record and perform.

Liz Primo’s ‘Exposed‘ Album Track List:

• State of Amazing
• Exposed
• Wasted Love
• Candy Man
• Wind Me Up
• Won’t Dance
• State of Amazing (Radio Mix)

- To learn more about Liz Primo, visit LizPrimo.com or follow her on Twitter @LizPrimo.

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