About this project
Hook me up, and I'll hook you up... with LOVE!
"For Love" is the much anticipated sophomore release from Hawaiis #1 female artist Anuhea. Her jams blend pop, reggae, r&b in a style all her own. Anuhea is a self-taught guitarist and song-writer born on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Her debut album 'Anuhea' hit the top ten on the iTunes Pop charts and World Billboard Charts. In 2010 Anuhea won Most Promising Artist and Contemporary Album of the Year at Hawaii's prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. She performed alongside her inspiration Jack Johnson at the Kokua Festival in Honolulu, and headlined two U.S. Tours backed by her friends, reggae band The Green. Anuhea has shared the stage with artists like Bruno Mars, Pepper, Al Green, Babyface and recently performed the Halftime show for the NFL ProBowl in January. She is currently working on her much anticipated 2nd release expected to come out January 2012, but through Kickstarter you can get the album as soon as it is funded.
Aloha you guys, my name is Anuhea,
Let me tell you what I'm trying to do...
I want to give my fans a kickstart on getting their hands on my brand new album "For Love" before I send it to my distributors and iTunes for official release and I also want I want to stoke my true fans out with other cool things from me so they can feel the artist/fan connection that is so important to me in this day and age. I'm also going to give my fans three exclusive brand new bonus tracks that are only going to be available to my kickstarter backers.
I want to give my new album the absolute best opportunities to be heard and appreciated. I want to not hold back in the processes of recording, mixing, mastering, album art, photography, graphics, radio, videos, etc. I want the ability to tour this album before the end of this year by jumping on, or creating a nation-wide tour. I want to tour other continents like Europe, South America, Asia and Australia, as well as New Zealand and Canada by the end of 2012. I want to continue to make my music and represent Hawaii the way I have been, but with a broader ability.
How do I plan to do it?
Through Kickstarter, I'm going to nurture the artist/fan relationship that I already have, and also grow new fans in the process. I'm tapping into the fans that already support me, such as my Facebook or Twitter fans, by giving them the ABSOLUTE jump start on my music before everyone else... my album will be available to my fans MONTHS before it shows up on the shelves in stores across the country. If you order my album on Kickstarter, I will be personally sending EACH one out, autographed and everything in addition to the 3 exclusive bonus tracks. Also, I'm putting together fun little pledge packages for those fans who want a bit MORE than what you could buy at the store. Things such as a personal YouTube dedication, your name in my album credits, a signed T-shirt or even a private house party! As a music fan myself, I would be stoked on the ability to get certain things from the bands or artists that I love, so I wanted to have that kind of fun with you. I am sooo blessed to do music, but I believe this is an interactive day and age. Music is an amazing way to bring people together, and to build a relationship with the artist that makes the music is what I'm willing to do. I just want to give them the opportunity to get in touch with me on a closer artist/fan level. Kickstarter is an awesome, legitimate way for my fans to support me, and for me to give my fans things and experiences they will cherish.
What the money is for?
The money will basically go to pay bills accumulated throughout the expensive recording process, and will go directly back into the music. We like to think of this as a fine tuned machine that my team and I have been pushing along on a shoe string budget. We still managed to accomplish plenty, even though the bagga was buss, but we want to give this machine a tune up and a brand new engine. The money generated on my Kickstarter campaign will be used to mass produce the album "For Love". We have recorded this album throughout the year in Honolulu, Hawaii and Austin, TX. The money will cover the costs generated for recording, mixing and mastering the songs, everything from studio time to musicians. We plan to print tens of thousands of the 'Kickstarter Exclusive' physical Cd's which cost a few dollars per piece. We will then print the regular "For Love" albums for the official album release in January 2012 and send them to Universal for national and international distribution. We will use the money to print Anuhea merchandise. The special edition t-shirts exclusively for my Kickstarter backers will be first, then additional merch for touring and online purchases. The money will also be used for killer photography and album art design. Also a revamping of my website www.anuheajams.com so I can be up to date with the newest imagery, photos, and videos that I'm constantly sharing with my fans. The money will be used to get my band rehearsed and ready to go for TOURING which is a huge passion of mine. I want to bring this album LIVE and into your city, and I want this to happen before the end of 2011. I want to be in other countries touring by June 2012, and I want to have a presence in New Zealand, Australia, Brazil and Europe by December. And I'm not going to lie, I will probably buy some spam musubi with this money as well.
Mahalo nui for all the support!!!
Aloha always,
Anuhea
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Pledge #1 ONE DOLLAH You believe in the project, but you only have 4 quarters. You still want to support, so MAHALO NUI for your dollar!
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DIGITAL ALBUM Link to the digital download of the brand new album "For Love", plus 3 brand new bonus tracks!
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PHYSICAL CD Full Special Edition version of the brand new Anuhea album "For Love", autographed by Anuhea.
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PERSONALIZED CD/NOTE Full Special Edition version of the brand new album "For Love", autographed by Anuhea, and a personal note and photo from Anuhea to you or yours.
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PHYSICAL CD & SWAG Full Special Edition version of the brand new album "For Love" autographed by Anuhea AND Special Limited Edition Anuhea T-Shirt created especially for you Kickstarter supporters.
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$100 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN ESSENTIALS Anuhea's brand new CD "For Love", Anuhea's 1st CD (both autographed), 3 digital bonus tracks, the Limited Edition Anuhea T-Shirt, an Anuheake'alaokalokelani trucker hat, and a personalized & autographed Anuhea 11x17 poster.
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$100 LYRICS Anuhea will handwrite and sign a sheet with the lyrics of your favorite song of hers. She'll make it pretty:) What a gift for that special someone. Also, you get physical copies of both Anuhea Cd's, the first one and the brand new album "For Love".
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$250 VIP BACKSTAGE SUPERFAN PACKAGE Everything from the $100 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN package, PLUS 2 backstage VIP tickets to hang out with Anuhea and watch ANY show (one) that she is a headliner! *Age restrictions on certain shows apply. Must use one year from purchase. Show can be anywhere.*
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$250 YOUTUBE REQUESTS Anuhea will learn and perform a cover song of your choice for an acoustic video for YouTube. She'll dedicate it to you by name and post on her YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/anuheaajams. *Song must be an original Anuhea song or have been a top 100 song in the US*
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$500 A SIMPLE LOVE SONG FOR YOU!! Anuhea will record an mp3 of a personalized version of "Simple Love Song". You tell her the specifics.. who to dedicate it to, change the words a bit, etc. You want to impress that certain someone? Send them a version of Anuhea's "Simple Love Song" specially dedicated to them. Just play the song when you need a little lift! (Can do any other original Anuhea song instead if you like.) * Plus everything from the $100 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN package.
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$500 LET'S GET ARTSY Anuhea will make a custom decoupage collage for the top of your guitar case, ukulele case, or laptop computer, similar to hers. Send her the dimensions and pictures of your item, and she'll create it and send you back a decoupage one of a kind piece of unique-ass art. Can include pictures and elements you want in it. *See examples, it's pretty sick. Allow 1 month for her to make it.* PLUS Anuhea will hand write THREE of your favorite songs on paper. Also everything from the $100 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN package.
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$1,000 I'M WITH THE BAND Full VIP backstage pass for two to ANY public Anuhea show which she is headlining, anywhere, for the next 1 year. Whether you want to skip the line at Casanova in Makawao, Maui, or you want to chill backstage if she's jamming in New York City, you're VIP, you're with the band! Also 2x everything from the $250 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN PACKAGE *Recipients must be screened by management prior to approval and arrangements made at least 2 weeks before each show. Not to exceed 12 shows in the year. Write us a message if you are interested.*
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$1,000 ALBUM CREDITS - MAHALO TO YOU!!! For a thousand bucks, Anuhea will put your name in her album credits, thanking you in a full sentence for being a Platinum Backer for her project. Yes, every single Anuhea "For Love" CD that ever is printed will have your name inside, thanking you for your kokua (help). You will also get a phone call and/or meet and greet, cause you'll also have the $250 VIP BACKSTAGE SUPERFAN package as well.
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$5,000 ANUHEA ACOUSTIC HOUSE PARTY - DOMESTIC Anuhea will come to your house and play a private concert for you and up to 100 guests, no matter. Just a couple of conditions: 1. Must be in the continental US or Hawaii. 2. Must coincide with tour routing and/or we work together on a date that fits. Therefore very very specific dates like weddings, birthdays, etc its probably best just to go through normal booking inquiries. But we will make it happen within one year of purchase. 3. Host may not sell tickets or advertise the event. We want this to be a true house party. 3. Host must provide all sound requirements but Anuhea provides travel and lodging. Anuhea's management will work with you to make this event perfect! ALSO everything from the $100 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN package, 10 more autographed brand new cd's and 50 posters for your friends.
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$10,000 ANUHEA ACOUSTIC HOUSE PARTY - INTERNATIONAL Anuhea will come to your house and play a private concert for you and up to 100 guests, no matter where you live in the world. Just a couple of conditions: 1. Must coincide with tour routing and/or we work together on a date that fits. Therefore very very specific dates like weddings, birthdays, etc its probably best just to go through normal booking inquiries. But we will make it happen within one year of purchase. 3. Host may not sell tickets or advertise the event. We want this to be a true house party. 3. Host must provide all sound requirements but Anuhea provides travel and lodging. Anuhea's management will work with you to make this event perfect! ALSO everything from the $100 ANU-NATION SUPERFAN package, 10 more autographed brand new cd's and 50 posters for your friends.
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Anuhea is a self-taught guitarist and song-writer born on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Anuhea blends Pop, Reggae and R&B with engaging conscious lyrics to create a style truly her own. Her debut album Anuhea hit the top ten on the iTunes Pop charts and World Billboard Charts. In 2010 Anuhea won Most Promising Artist and Contemporary Album of the Year at Hawaii's prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. She performed alongside her inspiration Jack Johnson at the Kokua Festival in Honolulu, and headlined two U.S. Tours backed by her friends, reggae band The Green. Anuhea has shared the stage with artists like Bruno Mars, Pepper, Al Green, Babyface and recently performed the Halftime show for the NFL ProBowl in January. She is currently working on her much anticipated 2nd release expected to come out January 2011, but through Kickstarter you can get the album as soon as it is funded.
