Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some people, but not Vicci Martinez.  On Friday Vicci received recognition from Billboard.com noting her as a “Bubbling Under” artist of the week! Billboard does this every Friday.  It’s a weekly look at new and noteworthy acts making their way toward Billboard chart success! The article noted that her single “Come Along” ,which features Cee Lo Green, is receiving strong early support from a few radio stations. KWYE Fresno, CA.(Twitter:@Y101Fresno) had 75 plays in the July 2-8 tracking week, according to Nielsen BDS (Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems), and KCIX Boise, ID (Twitter:@Mix106) had 65. This single is from Vicci’s debut ,self- titled album VICCI. Vicci’s first album with Universal Republic peaked at #10 on the iTunes charts just a few short weeks ago and also hit the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #10.

Vicci Martinez continues to sail through her West Coast Summer Tour with rave reviews. So far she has hit cities like Portland, Vancouver, San Diego, San Francisco, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Spokane, and Boise. There are a few dates and cities still listed, so go grab your tickets! We’re  sure that there will be more dates to come and we will have them for you as soon as they are added. A special Chicago date (July 27) was just added for CeeLo Green’s “Voices for Children” benefit.  Vicci will be  joining Jamar Rogers, James Massone and Cheesa for a “Team RedZone Reunion”, as some would say. If you are in that area you can but tickets here: http://bit.ly/PWEDxl

This won’t be the first time that Vicci has performed with Jamar Rogers. Jamar opened up for Vicci on some of her West Coast tour dates. He even stepped in and sang Cee Lo’s part in “Come Along”. People were actually calling these shows The Concert With the Heart of Gold! All over social media you would see people raving about how big Jamar’s heart was and how he and Vicci clicked so well.

 Brittany Frederick from Starpulse.com reviewed Vicci’s San Diego show and couldn’t have said it any better: “Both performed material with substance and meaning behind it, and their performances were some of the most emotional this reviewer has ever seen in concert….This is what makes a concert worth going to. It’s not necessarily the sound of the music -but it’s the experience, the things that you can’t capture with a CD or iTunes download. It’s about sharing something with the artists and fellow fans”  Read her full review here.

Vicci’s debut album continues to get great reviews from critics of various backgrounds. Journalist Jacob Elyachar gave it an “A” the week it came out which, was better than Justin Bieber got. He gave Beleive  a “B+ “. http://bit.ly/M7Zjil  Big Red Chairs also gives props for Vicci’s decision to wait and put out a quality album and not just filler ” This album is very representative of Vicci Martinez the musician as well as Vicci Martinez the individual, and it was worth the wait.”http://bit.ly/Omdv3B

You can also help with writing reviews! If you haven’t written a review yet go on over to iTunes or Amazon and write what you think about Vicci’s new album! It not only helps other fans learn more but it also shows the label and radio stations that fans are interested in Vicci’s music and helps influence them in playing and promoting her. Remember it does matter!

I heard a rumor that she is currently working on a video concept for “Come Along.” This would be so awesome! I know everyone is waiting to see that! I wonder if Cee Lo is going to be in it or even if Vicci will even be in it? Hmmmmm… Ok now on to some fun facts about Vicci that I got from The Autostraddle Interview… So it seems that right now Vicci’s dream collaboration is to work with Eminem! HOLY CRAP that would be amazing, well if you are like me and like Rap & Eminem. Just saying! She explains why to Autostraddle:

  “I think he’s a great rapper, but I like the things that he talks about. And you know there used to be a point where I used to think that things were so negative but he kind of reminded me of Tupac. I feel like Tupac…I mean that’s somebody who I would have loved to collaborate with. But at the end of his years I feel like Tupac was starting to talk about things and was bringing awareness to so many situations and I think Eminem has the ability to do that and I would love to do something like that with him.”

Vicci says that she is currently listening to Janelle Monae recently and, of course, Bob Marley and Paul Simon. When asked if she had a favorite radio station song right now she asks the interviewer not laugh and then tells Autostraddle:

[laughs] “And I’m just being completely honest, I’m not even going to try to sit here and try to give you a cool answer. I’m just going to own up to it. This is pretty funny…I just downloaded Katy Perry’s album on Spotify. And I was like “oh, I already feel like I’ve listened to the whole album” because every single song on there was a single on the radio and then there’s a song called “Wide Awake” and I was like “yeah, I fuckin’ love this shit.” It’s great. And then I was listening to it over and over. My friends are like “Dude, what the hell? Turn this off.” And I’m like “shut up. This is great.” And then literally the next day I turn on the radio and it was Katy Perry saying “Hey, thanks for listening to Shoobie Doobie. This is my new single ‘Wide Awake’.”

Crap who doesn’t love them some Katy Perry right? As long as you didn’t say “Boyfriend” by Justin Bieber, Vic, then we might have to check your temperature! Vicci goes on to share that her favorite lesbian movie is Gia and favorite show was The L Word. She has a friend that was on The REAL L Word. Vicci explained that she thought some of the show was made up ,but her friend said it wasn’t. She was surprised because she says was never that dramatic. She continues to talk about how she would love to use her song “Come Along” in Obama’s new campaign ,but doesn’t know how to go about it. So if anyone knows how, email us so we can help her out! She tells her coming out story which is great and you can read in the actual interview. I will post the link at the bottom of the page. There’s also a great story concerning the Christina Aguliera and Tony Luca controversy from season 2 of ‘The Voice.’ To read the full interview from Autostraddle: Click here: http://bit.ly/PT3EID

May has been a very busy, yet amazing month, for Vicci Martinez. May 1st was just the start, with the release of Vicci’s 4 song EP. Later that same day she performed her new single “Come Along” Featuring CeeLo Green on the Live Semi-final Eliminations for Season 2 of ‘The Voice.’ Check out her live performance with CeeLo right here.

Vicci chose “Come Along” for her first single because she loved the message of the song. In a review on www.Arjanwrites.com Vicci states:

“I think the lyrics are really important for people today, for all of us but especially for our generation,” she adds. “We can break the cycle and habits that our society has been stuck in. It is a time of evolution, evolving into our divine, most perfect self. I feel this is a step that I’ve been trying to take and by singing this song, I’m asking everyone else to come along with me and take a stand.”

Along with Vicci’s single, the EP consisted of another 3 amazing songs. “Run Run Run” is an up tempo pop song with lyrics such as “I’m just trying to find my place. Am I right or wrong.. Where do I belong…..Why do I run?” Then there is the up beat dance anthem “I Can Love.” This song has Vicci’s message written all over it with lyrics like “Who I am is what you see. And yes its love that sets me free.” As well as the amazing chorus “But maybe I can stop and change this world. Maybe I can be that super girl. Maybe I can do more than you think. I know I can because I have a heart that beats and iiiiii can love.” Then there’s the super ballad “Hold Me Darlin.” Vicci had already written this song as it was on her “Live From Jazzbones” CD, but she changed the tempo and added a few verses to the song.

May 2nd kicked off Vicci’s West Coast Radio Promo Tour. She hit many cities such as Bakersfield, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Eugene, Portland, Palm Springs, Vancouver, BC, Seattle, Spokane, Boise,  and Salt Lake City.
 

As of May 10th Vicci Martinez’s single “Come Along” was the #8 Most Added at CHR also known as (Contemporary Hits, Hit List, Current Hits, Hit Music, Top 40, or Pop Radio) with 10 adds. As of now “Come Along” is being played by at least 22 radio stations nation wide, with the number of radio stations picking up the song on a weekly basis rising. If your hometown radio station isn’t playing Vicci, you can check out our list of stations and contact info. to contact your local station and ask them to PLEASE play “Come Along.” As you will see there are a number of ways to contact your station. Click here to help support Vicci and get her song played near you!

On May 12th Vicci attended and performed at the Music Matters Benefit at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA. Proceeds from the event benefited music programs in Washington public schools. Music Matters ”Live” marks the third annual benefit concert for Washington State Youth Music Education.

 
 
 
Hey guys! Here is an article posted by Managing Editor, Trish Bendix from AfterEllen.com. AfterEllen.com does reviews and commentaries on the representation of lesbians and bisexual women in the world of entertainment. Including media, television, movies and books. They also interview celebrities from time to time… including our girl Vicci! Check it out below!

After you read the article below click here http://www.afterellen.com/people/2012-hot-100-voting to enter Vicci Martinez into the running for their HOT 100 LIST!

Vicci Martinez on life after “The Voice”

Vicci Martinez stopped in Boise on the last leg of her initial radio promo tour. Michelle Hernandez  – @missylea wrote this article for Fusion Magazine @i_amFusion (http://fusion-mag.com/content/vicci-martinez)

We had the pleasure of welcoming an aspiring and talented artist Vicci Martinez, to the Varsity Pub Wednesday night. The place was packed anticipating the arrival of Martinez. She accelerated the crowd with her soulful acoustic-oriented performances while stimulating the audience for more. It’s been a year since she was in the final round of The Voice representing Cee Lo Green; she is now signed with Universal Republic Records. With her astonishing tone and depth, she performed her new cover single “Come Along” ft. Cee Lo Green.

“I come from a blues, soul and funk background”, which is what she has been portraying over the last 10 to 12 years. She believes in the powerful and meaningful lyrics “time flies, make a statement, take a stand”, to always do the work for yourself and not expect others to. She is promoting her record on her own, not just to make people know her, but to know this song. Guests had the privilege of previewing her new album that has not been released yet, while doing a meet and greet with the audience. Idaho was the end of her west coast radio promo tour, so she wanted to do it with a “Bang”. Vicci Martinez album comes out June 19th so be sure to check it out!

Vicci Martinez’s single, “Come Along” feat. Ceelo Green came out on May 1st, and it’s already hitting radio stations around the US.You can help make this hit song hit big by contacting radio stations and asking them to play Vicci’s new single!

Note: Click the links below to find stations currently playing Vicci’s music and those WE SHOULD CALL TO REQUEST THE SONG. Learn more about contacting them to gain support for Vicci.  We’ll up date these lists each week!

 TOP 40 Stations for Vicci Martinez        HOT AC Stations for Vicci Martinez

ViccisARMY. Start calling in and requesting the song. Now, even if your radio station is not listed below it doesnt mean that Vicci wont be played. We need your help to get her on your radio station. There are a number of ways to do this. You can call, email, tweet, and even download radio apps to request Vicci’s song. Just think of what we can do with the size of our ARMY! It is our job to get out there and work for Vicci. She has done so much for us and  it’s our turn to return the favor. Think of how stoked you will be when you hear “Come Along” play on our local radio station, I know I was!

So let me tell you my story…

When I saw these charts below I saw that Vicci’s song was played on WAYV 95.1 which is a local radio station near me. So last night I went on twitter looked for their twitter account and tweeted them. I asked them to play the song.. and guess what?! THEY DID!  They tweeted me and said “Hey its actually on right now!” The sad news was that I didnt see that tweet until 4 mins after they played the song. So I decided to tweet them again and ask if they could play it again soon. They responded back around 1 am and told me they would play it again between 3:05-3:10am. I am such a dedictated fan that I stayed up texting with a friend not even from NJ who was listening to my radio station online. She was also waiting to see if they would play it. So we waited up and the radio station played it at 3:12am. I was so stoked I almost flew through the roof! Yes I know I sound like a uber dork, but thats because I am and I’m not afraid to show it! LOL.

So all it takes is a little time and effort on our part and Vicci could be playing all over the country. Get to requesting Vicci in your hometown! If you want it they will play it! So whatever your style is, whether its emailing, texting, tweeting, calling, downloading an app, get on it and get our girl played!

Vicci Martinez’s single “Come Along” was the #8 Most Added at CHR also known as (Contemporary Hits, Hit List, Current Hits, Hit Music, Top 40, or Pop Radio) with 10 adds.

Remember to click on the links above to see all the stations currently playing “Come Along” as well as info on how to request the song from every Top 40 and HOT AC station.

Check out the list below of stations that have already started playing Come Along as of May 10th.

KLCA-Reno, NV  Alice 96.5 Request line (775) 851-9650
Online Request http://bit.ly/IFTcxA Twitter Handle: @alice965

KLIT-Tyler, TX KLIT 100.3 Request line (866) 953-1023
Online Site http://bit.ly/J3SSqL  Twitter Handle: @KILTweet

KSAS-Boise, ID KISS FM 103.3 Request line (208) 384-1033
Online Site http://bit.ly/JDGemG Twitter Handle: @1033kissfm

KSXY-Santa Rosa, CA Y100.9 Request line (707) 585-9999
Online Site http://bit.ly/LtLTec Twitter Handle: @Y1009fm

KVLY-McAllen, TX Mix FM 107.9 Request line (888) 691-1079
Online Request http://bit.ly/JmGAwG Twitter Handle: @1079mixfm

WAYV-Atlantic City, NJ WAYV 95.1 Request line  (609) 484-WAYV or (609) 370-WAYV
Online Request http://bit.ly/M1Pz9G Twitter Handle: @951wayv

WKZL-Greensboro, NC KZL 107.5 Request line (800) 682-1075
Online Request http://bit.ly/JDJdvw Twitter Handle: @1075KZL

WVYB-Daytona Beach, FL VYB 103.3fm Request line (386) 226-9892
Online Site http://bit.ly/INVuhR Twitter Handle: @orangeavenue

WXXX-Burlington, VT 95 Triple X Request line 1-888-805-9595
Online Request fm@95triplex.com Twitter Handle: @95TripleX

WYOY-Jackson, MS Y101.7 Request line 601-995-1017
Online Site http://bit.ly/JgB7bc Twitter Handle: @Y101Jackson

“Come Along” was also the #6 Most Added at the Hot AC List, aka Adult Contemporary Music with 5 Adds

KBFF-Portland, OR LIVE 95.5 Request line 503.733.0955 or 888.733.0955
Online Site http://bit.ly/M20mRi  Twitter Handle: @live955

KCIX-Boise, ID Mix 106 Radio Request line (208) 376-5106
Online Site http://bit.ly/IU4H7d Twitter Handle: @Mix106

KLTG-Corpus Christi, TX The Beach 96.5 Request line 361-883-1600
Online Site http://bit.ly/K6Ch7p Twitter Handle: @TheBeach965

KSII-El Paso, TX Kiss FM 93.1 Request line (915)-880-4955
Online Site http://bit.ly/JFpskt Twitter Handle: @KSIIElPaso

KWYE-Fresno, CA Y101 Request line 1-800-345-Y101 (9101)
Online Site http://bit.ly/JDPt6g Twitter Handle: @Y101Fresno

Last night our girl Vicci Martinez played in an intimate showcase at The Key Club in West Hollywood, CA. The showcase was all about her new music from the up coming self-titled album ‘Vicci”, due out this June. “I’ve worked on the album for a year and this is my first time getting to play these songs.” ,Martinez tells The Hollywood Reporter.  According to tweets & Facebook posts by friends and fans, Vicci blew the roof off of the house last night! Fellow friend and A & R rep for Universal Republic & ‘The Voice’,  Kristina Grossman simply stated, “My girl Vicci Martinez killed it tonight!!!” Emily Valentine, who was Vicci’s roommate on Season 1 of ‘The Voice” and part of TEAM CEE LO, also went to Facebook & Twitter. Emily shared a video of Vicci covering “Jolene” and simply said, “One of my best friends. The ultimate. So stoked. Vicci Martinez.”

Vicci played a few sets for the special guests including her first single “Come Along”. The single features her coach from season 1 of ‘The Voice’, Cee Lo Green. “Come Along’ ‘will be bundled into a 4 song EP that will be available to download on Tuesday, May 1st. Cee Lo was not there to accompany Vicci on the song due to a prior engagement, but there is no doubt that Cee Lo wants Vicci to soar. Vicci tells The Hollywood Reporter that her former coach still shows an investment in her success. “He’s definitely kept in touch with me.” she says. If you missed them performing the song together check out our video section where they performed on the ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno.’

According to The Hollywood Reporter.  “One of the sets included a rock ballad titled “Hold me Down,” which she told the audience she wrote in New York with a bottle of tequila in 15 minutes. She also performed the anthem-like, “I Can Love.” The singer rounded out her short show with another rock ballad titled “Let Go” that she dedicated to her father.”

I personally was not there to see Vicci perform, but there are a few videos surfacing on the web that I am loving! Once we get these videos and the rights to them we will make sure we post them for everyone to see. One of the videos that was posted was of Vicci singing “I Can Love.” The song seriously blew me away. The energy of the music and the lyrics literally slapped me in the face (in a good way). It had me singing most of the song by the 3rd play through. It was at that very moment that I finally saw why Universal  has been taking so long to release Vicci’s album. They wanted to put out the very best of Vicci Martinez, and from what I’ve heard and seen, I believe this to be the truth. I don’t think I have ever been so excited to run to the record store and buy someones’s album. I am counting the days until I can pick up this CD with the rest of the world and share the gift that is Vicci Martinez. Vicci is truly an amazing artist that sings from her heart and soul. In some of her songs she talks about coming together and saving the world while taking a stand. She stands up  for what she believes in while her lyrics are full of hope and postive messages. She wants us not only to love each other, but to love our selves at the same time. This is why in my own words I want the world to know that “In Vicci I believe & In Vicci I trust.”

If you are like me and follow Vicci on all media outlets yesterday was a big day! Twitter was blowing up with tweets not only from Vicci her self, but also people she has been working with lately on her new album, as well as some contestants on season 2 of ‘The Voice’. Vic also posted information on her Facebook pages. Before we get into all that lets start off by talking a little about the rumors floating around about her self-titled album ‘Vicci’. From what I have heard and have been seeing, Vicci plans on putting a 4 song EP out in May and her full length album in June. Rumor has it that Vicci will be making an appearance on ‘The Voice’ in May. Hopefully singing her new single “Come Along’ live. Now don’t quote me, but this is just some of the chatter that has been surfacing lately. But oh how I am crossing my fingers!

The day started off with Vicci tweeting about rehearsing new material for a showcase, at what appears to be Beta Records. According to their web site, Beta Records is a New Media Distribution, TV Show, Production Company, based in Hollywood,CA.There was chatter from Aaron Forbes, who said that he is the music director for the showcase. Other tweets came from Jason Nevins who has helped Vicci with a few of her songs on the new album, as well as Beta Records themselves. At this point we don’t know what the showcase is, but Vicci did tweet the photo of the band at Beta Records.

Later that day Vicci made an appearance on ‘The Voice’, but this time it was from the sidelines. She was as at the live taping rooting on TEAM CEE LO last night while sharing her thoughts via twitter. Vicci tweeted, “Oh man! I have butterflies in my tummy for everyone… I don’t miss that!! @NBCTheVoice” last night while watching this years contestants. Vicci also tweeted how amazing Cheesa, Juliet Simms, and Jamar Rogers did on the show. Vicci stated that Cheesa had the crowd going. While Juliet gave her “chills”. Jamar sang Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way” which in turn lead Vicci to tweet” @JSquidward hell yes!!!! Im gonna go your way boo!!” Vicci also took some time out to take photos with TEAM CEE LO’s Erin Martin(LEFT) and TEAM XTINA’s Ashley De La Rosa (RIGHT).