(New York, NY, January 14, 2022) When Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Miri Ben-Ari was invited to the White House by First Lady Michelle Obama to perform her violin song “Symphony of Brotherhood featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)” she did not envision that a decade later she would be joined by Grammy Award-Winning International Super Star and business mogul Flo Rida and Entertainment Visionary Erik “E Smooth” Hicks to release a full lyrical version of this very song.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted our society in so many ways, music offers the power to heal, inspire, and unite. “Dr. King’s message is just as powerful and relevant today, as ever, and it continues to stand the test of time. And for me personally, I’m deeply filled with gratitude to be a part of this incredible movement that I hope everyone will join,” says Erik “E Smooth” Hicks.
Flo Rida, who has sold over 100 million records worldwide, delivers a meaningful musical performance substantially different from his many hit songs. “It’s a true honor to be a part of this song that was inspired by Dr. King. We did this to touch and activate people around the world to collectively promote peace, love & happiness, especially in these uncertain and tumultuous times because the world needs uplifting and positive energy more than ever.”
“Symphony of Brotherhood Rise” is a musical statement delivered to a society yearning for harmony, empowerment, and good news. It’s a song that brings together different worlds: R&B, hip-hop, gospel, violin, and the iconic MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. “All of a sudden the song sounded complete, almost like a musical movement promoting a very powerful message,” says Ben-Ari who started writing the song after visiting the MLK museum in Atlanta. “As a descendent of grandparents that survived the Jewish Holocaust, I was deeply touched by Dr. King’s words, and with my brother Ohad, we produced and added that soulful violin meets church to his timeless message. I’m humbled to be a part of the conversation of healing, harmony, and empowerment.”
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About Flo Rida
Not only a Grammy Award-Winning multi-platinum International Super Star and recording artist but a serial entrepreneur. Flo Rida’s 2007 breakout single “Low” was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. “Low” has now sold over 10 million copies in the United States and has been certified Diamond by the RIAA. Flo Rida joins a rare group of recording artists that have accomplished such a feat. In addition, Flo Rida was honored to have been invited to the White House to perform, but unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, he was unable to attend. Flo Rida’s music catalog includes the international hit singles “Right Round”, “Club Can’t Handle Me”, “Good Feeling”, “Wild Ones”, “Whistle”, “I Cry”, “G.D.F.R.” and “My House”. Flo Rida is a co-founder of Emmersive Entertainment, Inc., a technology company specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, NFTs, and animation, and he is the Co-Founder of his own music label, International Music Group, which represents artists in various musical genres such as hip-hop, pop, R&B, and gospel.
About Miri Ben-Ari
A Grammy Award-Winning artist/producer, “Goodwill Ambassador of Music” to the United Nations, originally from Israel, Miri Ben-Ari has created her own unique music lane; a revolutionary fusion of classical, Hip-Hop, soul and dance, and helped sell millions of records by
collaborating with other Grammy award-winning artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Aventura, Diamond Platnumz, and Armin Van Buuren. Known as “The Hip Hop Violinist”, among Ben-Ari’s accolades are the “Grammy Award” for “Best Rap Song”, an “Apollo Legend” by the Apollo theater in New York City, “International Jewish Woman to Watch”, the “Martin Luther King Award” from Israeli President, Shimon Peres, “Remarkable Woman” by First Lady, Michelle Obama, “Girl Up Advocate Award” from the United Nations Foundation, and the “Ellis Island Medal of Honor” by Neco.
About Erik “E Smooth” Hicks
A businessman and entertainment professional, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer who has written and produced songs for some of the most legendary artists in the world such as Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Bootsy Collins, Regina Belle, and Narada Michael Walden. Erik was also privileged to participate in the Hip-O Records, a Universal Music Company, tribute album to his civil rights hero entitled, Living the Dream: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Erik is a co-founder of Emmersive Entertainment, Inc., a technology company specializing in virtual reality, augmented reality, NFTs, and animation, and he has over three decades of experience in a plethora of industries, including working with entertainment titans such as Ted Field, Co-Founder of Interscope Records and CEO & Founder of Radar Pictures. Additionally, Erik is a partner at M2Jets Aviation Group and the clothing line F.L.Y Kimonos.
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