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Mia launches bilingual cumbia ‘Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere’ [AUDIO]

Austin-based Tejano music artist Mia released her much-anticipated summer single, “Lost in the Middle of Nowhere,” a bilingual cumbia cover of the hit song originally performed by country artist Kane Brown and Latin star Becky G.

Mia continues to branch out musically, touching the surface of urban / country, and incorporating it into her own unique style of cumbia. “Lost in the Middle of Nowhere” was vocally directed and recorded with David L. Garza at 180 Studios in Schertz, Texas. The song was co-produced by two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sunny Sauceda, two-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Tony Gonzalez, and Mia’s manager and father, Chris Garcia.

Gonzalez has engineered artists such as Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, and Carlos Vives. In regards to working on this new project, he said, “Mia’s talent and exclusive voice is among the Latina unique few and famous. May I dare mention Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Shall I go on? Mia has a hell of a future! There’s no other voice that sounds like hers out there, that I know of, in any genre.”

Garcia added, “Sunny Sauceda has been a great friend since we started getting more involved in the industry. Always guiding us in the right direction, a wonderful family man who knows how to balance his family and music. This is what we like to do as well. Sunny heard the song and suggested we send it to Tony who he had known for years, and now we’re here! It’s been a dream come true to work with not only Grammy Award winners but people who are truly experts in their craft.”

Mia is currently working on completing her next album. She plans to continue to co-produce with Sauceda, Gonzalez, and Garcia.

For more information about Mia, visit miamusictx.com and follow her adventures on InstagramFacebookYouTube, and Twitter. Her music, including her debut album, “La Reina Del Mundo,” is available on CD and on all digital platforms including iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Tidal and Amazon Music.

Source: Tejano Nation – https://bit.ly/32dhZaT

IS SHE THE NEXT SELENA? TEJANO SINGER MIA GARCIA IS TURNING HEADS

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

Deep in the heart of Texas, an aspiring young singer is already getting comparisons to the greatest there ever was in this part of the country. Mia Garcia, an 11-year-old sixth grader in Austin, has already been dubbed, “The next Selena.”

That’s as high as the bar gets in Tejano music, and Garcia understands it’s a tough role to assume. Then again, she doesn’t just want to be the next Selena Quintanilla. She wants to blaze her own path.

Earlier this year, Garcia became the youngest person to ever be nominated for the Tejano Music Awards. And on Saturday night at the San Antonio Event Center, she won the award for “Best New Female Artist,” presented by none other than Abraham Quintaniila Jr., a singer-songwriter and record producer. He’s also the father of Selena, the quintessential Tejano sensation who was murdered in 1995 by the president of the Selena Fan Club.

Mia Garcia didn’t waste any time Saturday night thanking her friends, family, fans and, of course, Abraham and fellow Latina singer Isabel Marie through social media.

“Last night was magical!,” Garcia wrote on Facebook. “A dream come true. At 11 years young, I earned the award for this years @tejanomusicawards for Best NEW Female Artist 2018. I want to say thank you to Mr. Abraham Quintanilla and Isabel Marie for presenting it to me.

“I have looked up to Isabel, your family and continue to follow your journey. All the glory and honor to God for blessing me with my talents to share with all my family, friends, and fans. God is Good!”

A choked-up Garcia fought back tears and emotions during her acceptance speech. That might be the only time she’s stumbled since making her first video when she was 8.

Garcia in 2015 launched her first video “El Perdon,” a cover song by Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias. Garcia already has nearly 350,000 views.

Garcia kept plugging away at her music. She released her first album, La Reina Del Mundo, in December 2017. She’s made other videos for “Mama” and “Pepe Le Pew.” She’s played on local and Texas radio stations, as well on international stations. She’s made local TV appearances in Austin and has toured in both Texas and Mexico.

Yet, she remains humble as she takes all of this stardom in stride.

“There’s a lot of years put in, and we have several years ahead of us, but it’s a big accomplishments,” her father, Christopher Garcia, told the Houston Chronicle. “Apart from making history, Mia wants to be an inspiration to other kids…and not put an age limit, whether too young or too old, on pursuing your dreams.”

Still, while maintaining “A” honor roll status and enjoying gymnastics, karate, guitar and horseback riding, she manages to squeeze other things into her hectic schedule. Things like accepting the honor of having a day named after her. On Oct. 5 this year, Austin Mayor Steve Adler proclaimed Oct. 5 to be Mia Garcia Day to honor her music.

Mia Garcia also hears the noise that her music and persona could catapult into Selena-like stardom. Even at 11, she keeps a level head and steady vision.

“A lot of people compare me to Selena and I want to live up to that,” Garcia told Spectrum News. “But I wanna be my own person, I want to be Mia.”

Source: Newsweek – https://bit.ly/2ZxiBpM


Mia releases debut album ‘La Reina Del Mundo’

Young singing sensation Mia released her debut album, La Reina Del Mundo, on December 22.

The 10-year-old vocalist also released the latest single from her debut album on the same day. “Borriquito Como Tu,” featuring David L. Garza, is a fun, upbeat cover of the 1971 hit song from Spanish Romani singer Peret.

At eight years old, Mia debuted in December 2015 with a cover of “El Perdón,” the worldwide hit from Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias, Mia’s version was produced by award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala. Zavala also produced her second single, “Cuando Los Angeles Lloran,” a Mana cover, released two months later as a tribute to her six-year-old cousin who passed away in Mexico.

Mia has amassed over 1 million views on her YouTube channel over the past two years, releasing more covers of hit songs including “Mama” from Siggno,  “Pepe Le Pew” by La Sombra, all songs that are part of her 13 track album.

The album also features her original single “Boom Boom Boom” and the title track “La Reina Del Mundo. The album is available at all digital music platforms, including the Tejano Nation Amazon store.

Learn more about Mia on her official Facebook page, MiaMusicTX.

Source: Tejano Nation – https://bit.ly/2L95ohU

Mia releases music video to latest single, “Boom Boom Boom”

Rising Tejano singer Mia released the official music video for her original song “Boom Boom Boom” on July 28.

The visual features the 10-year-old singer and friends spending time during her gymnastics practice, which Mia enjoys when she’s not recording or performing her music.  The video was filmed by Ryan Bazan at Tumble Tech gym in Cedar Park, Texas.

“Boom, Boom, Boom” was written and produced by Raul Sanchez at The Music Ranch studio in San Antonio, Texas. It will be part of Mia’s debut album, scheduled for release in late 2017.

At eight years old, Mia debuted in December 2015 with  a cover of “El Perdón,” the worldwide hit from Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias, Mia’s version was produced by award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala. Zavala also produced her second single, “Cuando Los Angeles Lloran,” a Manacover, was released two months later as a tribute to her six year old cousin who passed away in Mexico.

Mia is scheduled to receive a City of Austin proclamation on October 5, where she will perform at City Hall for the Mayor, City Council members and the public.

Learn more about Mia on her official Facebook page, MiaMusicTX.

Source: Tejano Nation – https://bit.ly/2Nx3GtD

10-year-old Mia releases latest single ‘Boom Boom Boom’ [AUDIO]

Young Tejano singer Mia released her latest original single “Boom Boom Boom”.

The upbeat cumbia, written by Raul Sanchez, is the latest offering from the 10-year-old singer, who debuted in 2015 with her cover of “El Perdón,” the worldwide smash from Reggaeton star Nicky Jam and the “King of Latin Pop” Enrique Iglesias.

Mia plans to release her debut album in late 2017 or early 2018. She has also released a cover of “Mama” from Siggno, a cover of “Pepe Le Pew” by La Sombra, and her original single “La Reina Del Mundo.”

“Boom Boom Boom” is available now at all digital retailers, including the Tejano Nation Amazon MP3 store.

Learn more about Mia at her official Facebook page, @MiaMusicTX.

Source: Tejano Nation – https://bit.ly/2ZlhC0H

Eight-year-old singer Mia releases touching video for ‘Cuando Los Angeles Lloran’

Eight-year-old singer Miareleased a touching video for her second single, “Cuando Los Angeles Lloran” (English: When The Angels Cry), on Monday.

RELATED: Eight-year-old Tejano singer Mia releases debut single and video, ‘El Perdon’

The beautiful and powerful visual, directed and produced by Ryan Bazan, shows the young singer spending time with friends in nature, planting flowers in honor of a family member who has passed away.

“The new single and video has references to nature, children, love, and much more,” Mia’s father Chris Garcia told Tejano Nation. “It pays tribute to her cousin, Samuel Rocha Lopez, who fell victim to the ongoing violence in Mexico at just six years young. Throughout the video you will see his portrait and references to the hashtag #JusticiaParaSamy to bring awareness, along with justice to those who took Samy’s life.”

The track is a cover of the 1995 hit from Mexican rock band Maná, which was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance.  Three-time Grammy Award nominee Gabriel Zavala produced this version for Mia. The song is available for download from the Tejano Nation Amazon MP3 store, just click here.

Mia is currently working on new music with Grammy Award winning producers and expects to release a special project for Mother’s Day and the next single in mid to late April.

Source: Tejano Nation – https://bit.ly/2zrAPPc

Eight-year-old Tejano singer Mia releases debut single and video

Eight-year-old Tejano newcomer Mia released the official video for her debut single “El Perdón” on Monday.  The song is a cover the 2015 worldwide hit from Nicky Jam and Enrique Iglesias.

“We’re so excited to finally be able to share Mia’s first single and music video with you guys,” Mia’s father Chris Garcia posted on YouTube.

The video was produced by Ryan Bazan and shot at the singer’s grandparents’ home and Emma Long Park in Manor, Texas. The track was produced by award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala.

“Gabriel Zavala is very well known for his ‘Club Style Cumbias’ for many artists in the Tejano Industry,”Garcia added. “We laid vocals down at Spitshine Studios in Austin, Texas with our good friend Russ Pickman.”

Mia wanted to thank her supporters.

“Thank you for watching my music video,” she said. “Thank you to all the people who support me, especially my parents Chris and Yuli and family, who made this dream possible.”

Source: Tejano Nation – https://bit.ly/2Zw10Ph