We went to catch up with the very talented Eva Diva to see what she's been upto this year and what the rest of i has in store...
'EVA-DIVA' Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Radio DJ, P.R,Hostess, DJ Bookings, Model, Dancer & Owner of Diva productions, connections & Event Management. She was born with Greek-Cypriot roots. During her childhood she would stand beside her talented father At the tender age of six, sustaining notes.. Musician & Head leader of Byzantini music for 50 years...Following in her fathers footsteps! her best friend was the radio and her huge record-collection. At this time she started to sing along to the tracks in her records and to the music that was played at various UK-radio-stations. In her teenage-days she decided to become a serious singer and professional performer and later in London she had her first studio-experiences singing tracks for the first album with John Themis (Famous songwriter for Spice girls Sugar babes etc) & Chaz (Beatman).
Her voice was often described like a silky, pop - "madonna-like" timbre with a good amount of bold strength. Numerous co operations with dance music producers and stage-performances were completed. By 2007 Eva had earned the respect, and in collaborations, with - Rockstar 'Tommylee' 'Bodyrox' (Island Universal), Jam & Spoon., Dj Pieere (AFRO Acid), Oliver Lang (DoJo), David Morales, David Guetta, Tiesto, as well as many more famous DJ and Producers. Her music styles vary from Vocal-House upbeat tracks to classy and sexy R&B grooves. Eva stands for the contemporary new generation of girls with attitude; self confidence, style, sexiness and always high on emotion!
i:Vibes: Eva, thanks for talking to i:Vibes again. How has your summer been? What new and exciting inspirations for music were you able to take from this summer?
Eva Diva: Hello, the pleasure is all mine. Thanks for coming back, I must be addictive! My summer has been absolutely fantastic and yes, I always have a musical mind.
i:Vibes: What was your coolest music memory of the summer?
Eva Diva: The new remix of Right in the night (By vandalism). Of course it¡¦s due to the original by Jam & Spoon that I like it so much.
i:Vibes: The dance world has known you since years as a sexy singer, but you also have built up your booking agency. How has that gone for you in 2009?
Eva Diva: W of course, I have been working in 3 venues, arranging events and performing on the island of Cyprus, I have done all my vocal recordings for new tracks that are on there way with different famous DJ's & Producers which are members of my company DIVA MUSIC (AGENCY-EVENTS -PRODUCTION-CONNECTIONS,WORLD P.R, CONNECTING STARS ,WITH STARS!!) I have made friends with the likes of Rock star Tommy-lee,He is so cool!! I have sang along side Dj Producer-Scott Garcia,Who is one of my favorite Artists! I have been marketing for Venues such as Club Deep-Club Topaz & Times music bar-Larnaca Cyprus! I have been mad busy!!:) Its been a blast!
i:Vibes: What is your goal behind your agency? Who have you booked in the last months?
Eva Diva: I have booked DJ Scot Garcia who made the hit track, it's a London thing¡¦ which I am a big fan of.
It was wonderful to share this with all my close friends as well. My agency is also connecting famous starts with others to create music. I have contacted Rockstar Tommylee with another band but I am not allowed to say more until the song is released. My goal is to be in many different fields of the music industry, testing my abilities and it¡¦s been very exciting to learn along the way as I love everything there is about music, so I keep learning and wanting to try different things.
i:Vibes: How is it as a woman to book artists and doing the whole event thing? Are there advantages to being a woman?
Eva Diva: Well I am quite a very strong woman; I know what I want and how to approach Artists the way I would like to be approached! I have been told from one artist that he was shocked because I was the sexiest Promoter he ever worked for, sweet!
i:Vibes: I have seen pictures of you singing On August 14th at a gig in Cuprus with Scott Garcia. How was the response of this party?
Eva Diva: I worked very hard as this was my first event In Cyprus and all my close family and friends were there, I wanted this to be a night to remember and it was I sang 2 tracks. The whole place was soaked in champagne, I will never forget this wonderful time.
i:Vibes: You have worked together with Jam el Mar of the legendary Jam & Spoon. Did he give you some tips on mixing? I am sure that he had gotten some guidance from the late Mark Spoon?
Eva Diva: Not really me and Jam el mar were very busy on our wonderful tracks.
i:Vibes: Let's talk about Eva Diva the singer. 'Night to Remember' is a bit older, but very catchy which you did with Jam el Mar. It was never released. Are there any more efforts to try to release this?
Eva Diva: Yes that's the whole idea, I wanted something that everyone can sing along too and relate too any age, it¡¦s a glam track and we are waiting for the right record company to release it. It's our baby.
i:Vibes: What makes the voice of Eva Diva so special?
Eva Diva: I think it's due to me having more of a performing voice that makes my voice a special one,
i:Vibes: Does it bother you when people compare your voice to Madonna? One must be honest that there is some similarity.
Eva Diva: No not at all she is my idol. We both are Leo ladies. I'm honoured.
i:Vibes: I love the funky 'Merry Go Round'. What was your inspiration behind this track? Is your life currently like as if you were on a merry go round?
Eva Diva: Ahhh that has gone back to be re mixed, Lets just say I wrote that track because it was happening to me at the time when I was in a really explosive relationship, say no more.
i:Vibes: With whom did you produce this track and how was the studio work?
Eva Diva: I had written this myself when Jam el Mar (Jam & Spoon) had handed me the play back, I really liked the sound so much.
i:Vibes: How difficult is it as a singer to write the lyrics and combining it with the music? Do you have a certain method how you do this?
Eva Diva: No I don¡¦t have a certain method as every producer works differently. I think magic just takes over and leads the way.
i:Vibes: What does a track always need to make it perfect with lyrics/music?
Eva Diva: Two good artists who know what there are doing.
i:Vibes: 'Hands on time' is also a intriguing track. What was your inspiration behind this track and what was the production time on this song?
Eva Diva: I wrote Hands of Time-and as it was special to me, I had to choose which producer was Right and what music was right and I chose angel anx because he is very good at electronica as he made our first track Free Your Mind and it was a big club hit! Everyone wishes they could stop the hands of time, Listen to the words; it's to encourage people to be more open and not take things so seriously because life is too short.
i:Vibes: What was the most difficult thing that you had to do to make this track perfect?
Eva Diva: Just go through it with the producer I was working with at that time until we were both satisfied
i:Vibes: If you listen closely on the Jam el Mar remix to 'Hands on time', he has the 1992 'Stella' sound. What do you like most about his remix?
Eva Diva: I like Jam el mar s sound of the re mix he kindly made ,I chose Jam to be my producer at the time because I am a massive fan of Jam & Spoon and I love all the music he makes so he is a legend.
i:Vibes: Do you think that you will work together again with Jam el Mar?
Eva Diva: Maybe, who knows? I and Jam are in frequent contact though.
i:Vibes: The big news of 2009 was you working together with rock star Tommy Lee. How did this working relationship come about?
Eva Diva: Well I met Tommy lee over the net! And I suggested he should make a track with another big name and it happened, like I said I can't say more until it¡¦s released.
i:Vibes: Are there any plans of a Tommy Lee track featuring Eva Diva?
Eva Diva: Yes we have said we are going to make a track together In the near future, Tommy Lee is a very busy man, we are in contact very often and just to have him as my friend is a dream come true.
i:Vibes: For all of us who don't know Tommy Lee, what is he like as a person?
Eva Diva: Tommy Lee is a very special man.
i:Vibes: What was something that you learned about Tommy Lee the person that surprised you?
Eva Diva: That he was Greek and is into electro music. Producing and DJ'ing as well as being in a famous rock band - That's cool.
i:Vibes: What was the coolest story that he told you? And please don't say he had sex with like 300 women in one night!
Eva Diva: About his sons birthday and how they celebrated it. He is such a cool dad
i:Vibes: You also me legendary house man Dj Pieere - Afro acid, Partners with Felix the house cat. How did you meet him and how as it working with him in the studio?
Eva Diva: I have delivered vocals to him via my vocal studio and he is producing our music and also touring at the moment. He is a legend! I am happy to be able to work with so many experts, it's been unreal.
i:Vibes: You also have tracks in the works with Chris Reece and Oliver Laing. What kind of productions can we expect from them and you?
Eva Diva: It will be electro house and all will start to happen this winter as the boys will be less busy touring from Ibiza and other venues.
i:Vibes: What other surprises can we await from EVA Diva in 2009?
Eva Diva: Who knows? We will have to wait and see what tickles my fancy.
i:Vibes: What were you doing when you heard that Michael Jackson had died?
Eva Diva: I was out and my first manager called me and told me, I was shocked and very sad, R.i.p Michael - big inspiration to me.
i:Vibes: What did Michael Jackson mean to you as an artist?
Eva Diva: As I said he was a big inspiration to me from age 8, when I ask a friend to buy me his album Dirty Diana for my birthday..
i:Vibes: What has been your favourite track of the summer 2009?
Eva Diva: Amy Winehouse - Loves a loosing game.
i:Vibes: Why is Casino your favourite Film?
Eva Diva: Long and secret story one I may reveal in my future book, Eva Diva exposed.
i:Vibes: What is your biggest dream that you want to achieve in next years?
Eva Diva: To keep moving on up! Following my goals and achieving them.
i:Vibes: Eva, thanks for the chat! Good luck with your music! When are we finally going to meet?
Eva Diva: Hahahahahaha when I'm in FFM next time Great guy you are Kiss ya xxxx
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