Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., December 17, 2021 –(PR.com)– Hong Kong-based B2 Music, a division of B2 Holdings Ltd., has announced the upcoming release of Billboard Presents: Electric Asia Vol. 5 on December 17, 2021.
With the fifth installment of their popular “Best of Asian Dance music” series with Billboard, B2 Music has once again tapped a wide variety of pan-Asian talent. Known for a mix of superstars (previous editions have included remixes from Steve Aoki, KSHMR and Ferry Corsten) and emerging names, the Electric Asia series stays true to its roots, with 15 tracks covering 10 Asian countries and multiple Electronic genres, including House, EDM, Techno, Bass, Hardstyle, Drum n Bass and Downtempo.
Highlights of the album include a sublimely dark remix of international festival favorites Zeds Dead’s “Alive” by Chinese Downtempo Bass King Freeza, plus China’s #1 female DJ Lizzy Wang’s pulsating Trance remix of US superstar 4B’s “There 4 You.” Also, Taiwan’s top Bass export RayRay collabs with fellow Barong Family DJ Sihk for the hard as nails anthem “Where are My Friends,” and Korea’s House/Techno rising star Closet Yi drops in with her “Pike’s Pique (Hill Climbing).”
Elsewhere on the album South Asia is nicely represented with tracks from San Francisco-based Indian producers Baalti and their track “Aame,” as well as Shillong groove merchant Finding Mero and his track “Bubble.” Also, Krunk Kulture’s Sohail Arora delivers a blinding Drum n Bass track, “444” under the moniker Easy Rizer.
Hong Kong is represented by transplanted Singaporean MJ KUOK’s Melodic House treat “Aurora,” and Zight delivers uplifting EDM with “Everybody Keep Running,” while “Life” by Passerby is a cinematic ode to the neon city.
Sean Dinsmore, Managing Director of B2 Music stated, “We are excited to announce the release of ‘Billboard Electric Asia Vol. 5’ as it truly represents a cross-section of what’s happening across the region in 2021. As usual, we are happy to work with Billboard in continuing to present Asia’s most exciting Electronic music to the world.”
The album will be available on December 17th worldwide on all major platforms through AWAL, and NetEase in China.
About B2 Holdings Ltd. B2 Holdings Ltd. is a Hong Kong-based talent management company, record label and entertainment advisory firm. B2 represents established and emerging Asian talent, as well as Western talent and music management companies seeking opportunities in the Asian market. Additionally, B2 Music – B2’s record label focuses on presenting the best Asian music to an international audience.
Austin, TX, November 04, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Opera Austin Festival to present a modern opera by composer Nathan Felix.
Composer, Nathan Felix, is set to present his chamber opera inspired by the life of Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci, a pilot in the United States Air Force who was killed in action during Operation El Dorado Canyon in 1986. The opera features Hispanic soprano Lucianna Astorga and baritone Nathaniel Payan. The opera titled, Ribas-Dominicci, will be presented on the Main Stage as part of the Opera Austin Festival at KMFA (41 Navasota) on Saturday, November 15 at 8:30pm CST.
Ribas-Dominicci, whose family has roots in Austin and resides in San Antonio, was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force who was killed in action during Operation El Dorado Canyon. Ribas-Dominicci was given orders from then President Ronald Reagan for the April 15, 1986 U.S. air raid on Libya where he was shot down in action over the disputed Gulf of Sidra off the Libyan coast. On December 25, 1988, after years of denying that they had the bodies of the two crew members, Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi, offered to release the body of Ribas-Berrain’s co-pilot, Paul Lorence, to his family through Pope John Paul II. The body recovered and thought to be that of Lorence was actually that of then-Captain Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci, which was identified by dental records and returned in 1989. Ribas-Dominicci was born in the town of Utado in Puerto Rico and since his passing, the airport in San Juan named Fernando Ribas Dominicci Airport and the City of Utuado honored its fallen hero by naming a main avenue as Fernando Ribas-Dominicci Avenue. Felix collaborated with the wife of Ribas-Dominicci, Blanca Ribas for the libretto and tone of the work.
Ribas-Dominicci is a 25 minute, 3-act, opera about love, valor and sacrifice. The opera will be presented as part of the Main Stage at the Opera Austin Festival on Saturday, November 15 at 8:30pm
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Nathan Felix.
Who: Nathan Felix What: Chamber Opera, Ribas-Dominicci When: Saturday, November 15 at 8:30PM CST Where: KMFA – 41 Navasota, Austin, TX 78702
About Opera Austin Festival: Opera Austin Festival was conceived by Austin-raised composer Nathan Felix with the intention to create a festival highlighting the collaborative and innovative spirit that thrives in Central Texas. The festival features performances by local companies and composers on a main stage, as well as a separate “Aria Stage” where up-and-coming singers perform new compositions. Opera Austin Festival won the “Best New Venture of 2024” in Austin.
About Nathan Felix: Nathan Felix (born 1981) is a hispanic composer known for his immersive operas and experimental films. Felix has premiered 16 operas, 4 symphonies and various chamber works in Spain, Japan, Australia, Bulgaria, Portugal, China, Sweden, Denmark, Mongolia and the United States and has been featured on the BBC, MTV, NPR, TPR & PBS. Felix, a non-award winning composer, often focuses on telling Latinx themed and minority stories that highlight border issues, underserved communities and his hispanic heritage. Felix was a recipient for Opera America’s 2024 IDEA Grant. He also serves as the founding director for the Opera Austin Festival.
Chicago, IL, November 02, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Earl LC Robinson former member of the Platinum Recording R&B group Public Announcement passes away at 59.
The R&B group Public Announcement was founded in 1991 by Earl Robinson. R Kelly hired the group after firing his previous group, MGM. The original members of Public Announcement were Earl Robinson, Andre Boykins, and Ricky Webster.
Born into the 90’s is the 1992 debut collaboration album by R. Kelly and the R&B group Public Announcement. The album featured several R&B hits, including: “She’s Got That Vibe,” “Honey Love”, and “Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)” just to name several.
Public Announcement released several albums All Work, No Play, Don’t Hold Back and When the Smoke Clears. The R&B group hit songs include “Body Bumpin’ (Yippie-Yi-Yo)”, “Mamacita” “John Doe,” “Man Ain’t Supposed To Cry.”
Earl Robinson worked with numerous artist on They Authentic Records, LLC. He contributed his time producing, giving vocal lessons and developing artist. Over the past several years Robinson has worked with artist such as Tocarra, Prince JoShun, Ra Unskrypted and released solo albums titled: Kiss The Night Away and The Steppers Set on his label Done Deal Records LLC.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
