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Sunday Kinda Love - Cover by Candice Monique 2004 CMnTheOptics 102 views I recorded a cover of this song on my very first Demo CD in Atlanta in 2004, and even though I cringe now listening back to my vocals, its such a beautiful song, Etta's voi...
Tighter Than Family LIve @ PBS FM March 2011 Candice Monique & The Optics CMnTheOptics 541 views Tighter Than Family@PBS FM for Easey Street Sessions, Bop Gun, March 2011 Vocals: Candice Monique Guitar: Mikey Chan Bass: Lucas Taranto guest drummer: Graeme Pogson http...
In The Moment - Live@PBS FM March 2011 - Candice Monique & The Optics.m4v CMnTheOptics 421 views In The Moment@PBS FM for Easey Street Sessions, Bop Gun, March 2011 Vocals: Candice Monique Guitar: Mikey Chan Bass: Lucas Taranto guest drummer: Graeme Pogson http://www...
Pt 7 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 22 views http://www.facebook.com/pages/OZ-SOUL-COLLECTIVE/121835841177000 http://www.myspace.com/nfamusic http://www.candicemonique.com http://www.runforyourlifemusic.com http://mi...
Pt 6 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 21 views http://www.facebook.com/pages/OZ-SOUL-COLLECTIVE/121835841177000 http://www.myspace.com/nfamusic http://www.candicemonique.com http://www.runforyourlifemusic.com http://mi...
Pt 5 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 16 views http://www.facebook.com/pages/OZ-SOUL-COLLECTIVE/121835841177000 http://www.myspace.com/nfamusic http://www.candicemonique.com http://www.runforyourlifemusic.com http://mi...
Pt 4 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 17 views Pt 4 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11
Pt 3 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 25 views Pt 3 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 http://www.facebook.com/pages/OZ-SOUL-COLLECTIVE/121835841177000 http://www.myspace.com/nfamusic http:...
Pt 2 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 63 views Pt 2 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 http://www.facebook.com/pages/OZ-SOUL-COLLECTIVE/121835841177000 http://www.myspace.com/nfamusic http:...
Pt 1 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 CMnTheOptics 115 views Pt 1 OZ SOUL INTERVIEW ON KOORI FM WITH MIRRAH & STAN BRAVO - 3-4-11 http://www.facebook.com/pages/OZ-SOUL-COLLECTIVE/121835841177000 www.myspace.com/nfamusic www.candicem...

About Candice Monique & The Optics

Soul/Funk/Blues/Jazz/Spoken-Word

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Feb 1, 2010

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Originally from Adelaide, South Australia - Candice Monique is a talented & unique vocalist/songwriter/poet whose individual vocal and lyrical style fuses Soul, Neo-Soul, Jazz, RnB, Funk, Blues, Folk & Spoken Word. It is this distinctive style along with her stage presence & artistic depth which makes her one of Australia's most exciting & original new artists.

After recording her first demo in Atlanta with producer Professor Griff (Public Enemy) in 2003 and later in Harlem, NYC in 2005 with Neo-Soul Producer, Rich Medina (Jill Scott, Vassy) - Candice Monique returned to her new home in Melbourne and has completed her debut album, "In My Soul" with her stunning five piece band, THE OPTICS

The band's debut album was produced by their multi-talented drummer, Choi. Recorded at the old Buscuit Brown studios in Brunswick, old skool methods were employed recording straight to tape! Blessed with guest keys by Ollie McGill (The Cat Empire, Jackson Jackson) and backing vocals by Nadee (Diafrix, Blue King Brown, Traffik), the album was picked up by UK label Freestyle Records (release: Feb 2010) & has already recieved rave reviews:

I'll be playing this to death, as it sounds like a goodie!
Mr Jason (Breakthrough radio)

Ooh damn...Candice is definitely highly talented !!! Her voice sounds so fresh, so funky and so full of soul !!! I guess she's about to become a really huge star on the scene !!! Stunning !!! A+
Markus Milz (radio corax 95.9fm)

"Another belter from Down Under. What are they feeding the people there just now?!"
Craig Charles (BBC 6 Music)

"Strong Soul, R'n'B and funk groove ! Loving the Candices' smooth voice"
Angel Mishev (Groovy Sessions Radio)

"Sweet, sexy and sublime. Smooooove groove"
Michael Stukes (WHCR 90.3 FM)

"Really good LP with cool backing from the Optics, and Candace Monique front and center and doing the biz; a fine talent!"
Velanche (KCPR radio)

"Sweet soulful nuggets of lusciousness!!"
Diesler

"This cd is great, expressive and soulful reminds me of Chaka Khan and rufus when they first started out, I expect to see great things from them in the future"
Marvin Dickey (URBANMUSICSCENE.COM)

"Lovely soul vibe. Great vocals"
Alex Attias (couleur3 radio)

"Super sharp liquid soul"
DJ Morgan Cannon (Shuffle Club Night)

"Very nice modern soul with a warm and authentic vibe to it. Wonderful voice!"
Tom Strauch (Switchstance Recordings)

"Delicious Voice!!!
Simone Vimercati (Jazz It Up Radio Show)

"It is said Candice Monique fuses Classic & Neo Soul, Jazz, RnB, Funk, Blues, Folk & Spoken Word - some statement, but when you listen to this great new album, you'll see the description is spot on. As soon as you put this album in the player you are aware of the quality, with each track offering something different. Candice's vocals are really strong, and the backing group give it all they've got - great album.
Paul Miller (Soul Show - BBC Radio)

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