tag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=11News2023-12-14T09:00:00-05:00Ragan Whitesidefalsetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/73386102023-12-14T09:00:00-05:002024-01-23T08:51:24-05:00Contemporary Soul-Jazz Recording Artist Ragan Whiteside Breaks Into the Voice Arts Industry BIG and Performs at the 10th Annual Voice Arts Awards in Hollywood<p>(Atlanta, GA – December 14, 2023) – Classically trained flutist and soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside is the winner of CBS Audition Spotlight, presented by That’s Voiceover Career Expo and the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, which took place this week in Los Angeles.</p><p>Whiteside was the winner of more than 1,800 submissions for the CBS Audition Spotlight. After her submission, she initially made it as a Top 40 finalist. Once she arrived at That’s Voiceover Career Expo, she was named one of the final six and won the grand prize, which also included a paid voiceover booking for CBS’ Los Angeles’ affiliate station, KCAL, talent representation by VOX Talent Agency, a Neumann TLM microphone and shock mount and a bunch of other swag gifts from Neumann, all to support her efforts on her journey as a voice actor. To view highlights from the final six auditions, click here.</p><p>“I am over the moon about winning the CBS Audition Spotlight. In August 2023, I left my lucrative job in the tech industry to pursue music and voice acting full-time, says the Jazz Music Awards winner and an NAACP Image Award-nominated recording artist. This win reconfirms that I made the right decision. “I am grateful to Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences and That’s Voiceover Career Expo, my coaches Lori Alan, and Yukiko Fujimura, and The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, where I purchased the ‘So You Wanna Be A Voiceover Actor?’ auction package at their recent gala. Additionally, I would like to thank CBS and all the judges in the various audition rounds, and the supportive voice arts community who attended the in-person auditions.”</p><p>If winning the grand prize and a contract to one of the top talent agencies in Hollywood wasn’t enough, the classically trained flutist was asked to perform at the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences 10th Annual Voice Arts Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she performed in the program twice, including her top-charting song, “Thrill Ride,” and the instrumental version of Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet” for the moving In Memoriam segment. To view highlights from her performance, click here. </p><p>“Ragan Whiteside’s enchanting melodies transformed our auditory experience, painting the air with notes of sheer brilliance,” says Joan Baker, the co-founder of the Voice Arts Awards. “Her extraordinary flute performances are not just heard, they are felt, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of our musical memories.” </p><p>Whiteside recently released her rendition of the holiday classic, “The Little Drummer Boy,” and her re-issue of “This Christmas,” available now at digital and streaming platforms everywhere. The top Billboard magazine recording artist continues to make waves on the radio charts with her current album project, Thrill Ride, which lives up to its title, demonstrating Whiteside’s breathtaking virtuosity and her streak of No. 1 and Top 5 singles that landed on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts. Additionally, her top-rated weekly radio show, “Saturday with Ragan Whiteside” leads on the NPR-affiliated station, Jazz 91.9 WCLK in Atlanta, Georgia.</p><p>For more information on Ragan Whiteside, go to www.raganwhiteside.com and follow her on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/raganwhitesidemusic" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Facebook</a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/raganwhiteside" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Instagram</a>.</p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/71423062023-01-17T16:15:00-05:002024-01-23T08:48:38-05:00Contemporary Flutist Ragan Whiteside Named 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominee and Releases New Single, “Full Court Press”<p>(Atlanta, GA – January 17, 2023) – Contemporary flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside is nominated for a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album (Instrumental) for her sixth career album, Thrill Ride. This year’s NAACP Image Award is set to take on Saturday, February 25th at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California, and will air live at 8:00 p.m. ET on BET. </p><p>Longtime collaborators Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin produced the album, Thrill Ride, along with producers Chris “Big Dog” Davis and James Lloyd of the veteran group, Pieces Of A Dream.</p><p>On the heels of her NAACP Image Award nomination, Whiteside will release her third and upcoming single, “Full Court Press,” a smooth and sexy groove composed by Whiteside, Johnson, and Baldwin, who produced, and featured guitarist Phil Hamilton, percussionist Curtis McCain, and drummer Rich Harrison, also known as the artist RAH. The single will impact radio on January 30th. To listen to the single click here. </p><p>A classically trained flutist, Whiteside capped off a stellar year with her No. 1 top-charting single, “Thrill Ride” on five Jazz Radio charts including the Billboard Smooth Jazz (14 weeks), Mediabase, the Smooth Jazz Network, Radiowave and Groove Jazz Music radio charts (15 weeks) on the chart, making it her second No. 1 single as a solo artist. </p><p>Just off a win for Best Contemporary Artist for the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, Whiteside shares her excitement. “I was shocked to learn of my Image Awards nomination. The NAACP carries an enduring legacy of continuing to fight for civil rights and the rights of people of color, and has been a consistent presence throughout my life.” </p><p>A radio host for the NPR-affiliated station, Jazz 91.9 WCLK in Atlanta, Georgia, Whiteside’s weekend four-hour show, “Saturday with Ragan Whiteside” runs from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET and remains the No. 1 Saturday show on the station. The broadcast is also the No. 2 show behind the gospel show, “Joy In The Morning,” hosted by market veteran Rodney Evans. </p><p>Whiteside’s streak of hit records also includes Kim Scott’s 2022 remake of Ashford & Simpson’s 1978 mega-hit, “I’m Every Woman” along with Althea Rene, which also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. Her previous Billboard Top 10 singles included “JJ’s Strut,” “Reminiscing,” “Jam It,” “Early Arrival,” “See You At The Get Down,” and “Off the Cuff,” also featured on her current album, and her Billboard No. 1 single, “Corey’s Bop.”</p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/71063202022-10-24T12:30:00-04:002022-11-27T10:42:22-05:00Ragan Whiteside wins Best Contemporary Artist Award at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/618437/49f495c56ff47cd2ccfb080b76b94fe52db86850/original/20221022-201819-jma-web.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />Christian McBride & Inside Straight, Samara Joy, and Ragan Whiteside were among the winners of the first annual Jazz Music Awards, presented October 22 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. </p>
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<p> </p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/71063112022-08-26T12:25:00-04:002022-11-19T12:13:10-05:00"Thrill Ride" hits #1 on Billboard, Mediabase, Radio Wave, and others<p><strong>Ragan’s Current Single Peaks at No. 1 on Five Radio Charts including the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart, <br>Mediabase, the Smooth Jazz Network, and Radiowave and Groove Jazz Music </strong></p>
<p><strong>Ragan Receives a Jazz Music Awards Nomination for Best Contemporary Artist </strong></p>
<p>(Atlanta, GA – August 26, 2022) – Randis Music announces today the release of <br>Contemporary jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside’s new album, Thrill Ride. Her success on <br>multiple radio charts has gone exceedingly well. Her current single has peaked at No. 1 <br>on five radio charts including Billboard’s Smooth Jazz chart, Mediabase, the Smooth <br>Jazz Network, Radiowave, and the Groove Jazz Music chart. “Thrill Ride” is her second <br>Billboard No. 1 single. Released today, August 26, Thrill Ride is available on all digital <br>download and streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store, Tidal, <br>Deezer, YouTube, Pandora, and more. </p><!-- more -->
<p><br>“‘Thrill Ride’ hit number one on so many charts; it’s completely mind-blowing,” says the <br>multi-instrumentalist and rising star. “I am truly humbled and grateful for the love and <br>support this song has received. I work with the best Dream Team in the world.” <br>Humorously, Ragan says it was a thrill ride getting this album across the finish line. <br>“There were a lot of firsts; first-time collaborations, first-time adding an alto flute, first- <br>time bribing my kids to stay quiet while we recorded.” </p>
<p><br>Thrill Ride is Ragan’s sixth career album to date and features eight songs and is largely <br>produced by the acclaimed production team of Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin. The <br>single is written and produced by Johnson, Baldwin, and Whiteside, and features <br>guitarist Phil Hamilton and drummer Richard Harrison, also known as the artist RAH. <br>To view the “Thrill Ride” music video, click here. </p>
<p>With the release of her new album, Ragan also received a nomination from the <br>inaugural Jazz Music Awards for Best Contemporary Artist for her previous hit single, <br>“Off The Cuff,” which was released in 2021 and peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard <br>Smooth Jazz Airplay chart, where it spent 17 weeks. “Off The Cuff” is also featured on <br>the new album. </p>
<p><br>“I am so happy that we finally have an award show to spotlight the many facets of <br>Jazz,” she concludes. “I am honored to be nominated in its inaugural year.” <br>This has been a banner year for the native New Yorker, who also charted at No. 1 on <br>the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay chart for her collaboration with Kim Scott and <br>Althea René of Ashford and Simpson’s classic anthem, “I’m Every Woman.” She <br>also co-wrote Bob Baldwin’s top-charting hit, “B Positive” with production partners <br>Dennis Johnson and Baldwin. Whiteside is also featured on “This Time Around” with <br>contemporary jazz artist Jarez, from his latest project, J Funk City. Ragan has released <br>five previous albums, including the 2020 five-track EP Five Up Top, 2017’s <br>Treblemaker, 2014’s Quantum Drive, 2012’s Evolve, and 2007’s Class Axe. <br>She also has a series of upcoming concert dates including the LOVAM Jazz Festival in <br>Omaha, NE (September 3); Jazz in the Park in Huntsville, AL (September 4); SOUTH <br>Jazz Kitchen in Philadelphia, PA (September 15); White Plains Jazz & Food Festival in <br>White Plains, NY (September 18); and Velvet Note in Atlanta, GA (October 1) with <br>additional dates to be announced in the fall. </p>
<p><br>Meanwhile, her four-hour Saturday radio show (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET), “Saturday <br>with Ragan Whiteside” remains the No. 1 Saturday show on Atlanta’s NPR affiliate radio <br>station Jazz 91.9 WCLK. The broadcast is also the No. 2 show behind the gospel show, <br>“Joy In The Morning.” </p>
<p><br>Follow Ragan Whiteside on Facebook and Instagram. </p>
<p>ABOUT RANDIS MUSIC <br>Founded in 2007 by Ragan Whiteside and Dennis Johnson, Randis Music is a record <br>label and production company based in Atlanta, Georgia. While creating and producing <br>music on their own in a dramatically changed digital global music environment, <br>Whiteside and Johnson combined their musical prowess along with their professional <br>business savvy to create a unique sound and approach to their brand of music. <br>Constantly pushing the musical envelope and thinking outside of the box, Randis Music <br>continues to break from the norm while gaining the respect of even the most critical <br>listening audience. </p>
<p>PR Contact: <br>Gwendolyn Quinn <br>Gwendolyn Quinn Public Relations <br>GwendolynQuinn@aol.com/917-769-7808</p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/70452092022-08-01T17:00:00-04:002022-08-24T17:27:43-04:00Contemporary Jazz Flutist Ragan Whiteside’s Current Single, ‘Thrill Ride’ Leaps to the Top 5 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Chart <p>(Atlanta, GA – Monday, August 1, 2022) – Contemporary jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside’s current single, “Thrill Ride,” leaps from No. 9 to No. 5 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart after only 12 weeks on the chart. The single is her fifth Billboard Top 5 single. Filled with joy and excitement about the news, she said, “I swear this never gets old.” </p>
<p> “Thrill Ride” is the title track from her forthcoming album, set for release on August 26, 2022, on her label, Randis Music. Written and produced by Dennis Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Whiteside, the single features guitarist Phil Hamilton and drummer Richard Harrison, also known as the artist RAH. </p>
<p> The music video of “Thrill Ride” has a light-hearted, comical storyline, following Ragan on her impromptu stroll before her show. After getting dolled up by her glam squad, Ragan takes advantage of some downtime and ends up engaging in various thrill rides, skydiving, and a scooter sojourns around the neighborhood. Ragan returns to the show venue a little worse for wear – much to the chagrin of her glam squad. To view the video, click here. </p>
<p> Though the pandemic resulted in two challenging years for Whiteside, 2021 still proved to be a successful year for her previous hit single, “Off The Cuff,” where it spent 17 weeks on the charts and peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay chart. The single also reached No. 5 on RadioWave, No. 3 on Media Base, and No.5 on Smooth Jazz Network. “Off The Cuff” will also be featured on her forthcoming album. </p>
<p> As she continued to impact the music charts, the native New Yorker also charted at No. 1 this year on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay chart for her collaboration with Kim Scott and Althea René of Ashford and Simpson’s classic anthem, “I’m Every Woman.” She also co-wrote Bob Baldwin’s top-charting hit “B Positive” with production partners Dennis Johnson and Baldwin. Whiteside is also featured on “This Time Around” with contemporary jazz artist Jarez, from his latest project, J Funk City. </p>
<p> She also has a series of upcoming concert dates including Marcus Anderson’s Jazz and Coffee Escape in Asheville, NC (Saturday, August 6); Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival in Elmira, NY (Saturday, August 13); the LOVAM Jazz Festival in Omaha, NE (September 3); Jazz in the Park in Huntsville, AL (September 4); SOUTH Jazz Kitchen in Philadelphia, PA (September 15); White Plains Jazz & Food Festival in White Plains, NY (September 18); Velvet Note in Atlanta, GA (October 1); Chayz Lounge in West Columbia, SC (October 14th & 15th) with additional dates to be announced in the fall. </p>
<p> Meanwhile, her four-hour Saturday radio show (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET), “Saturday with Ragan Whiteside” is the No. 1 Saturday show on Atlanta’s NPR affiliate radio station Jazz 91.9 WCLK. </p>
<p> Follow Ragan Whiteside on Facebook and Instagram.</p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854472021-05-29T11:44:53-04:002022-02-01T11:13:33-05:00Contemporary Jazz Flute Phenomenon Ragan Whiteside Drops“Off the Cuff” Single<!-- wp:paragraph -->
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<p>(Atlanta, GA – May 28, 2021) – Flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ROcKq-o-jeD9OCiQh-t9pE5rVgyTIDCdY2pyvdwbgJ3rSkh5c8AhFQwWT0GEaDNnq_mRql0-QNSfrT9nsJDAZ1PdPz4A7_O9kgBs-M8Gso3ihK0z_rdWy3KxcE66rMpNwv2je4bG4TFaA4DB5Aa0J4o3sQ5dUcLr&c=x90cRbj9KoSN41l8vsbjaKEvB2iPgaspRBJS11mV4Bl0ncsfGY0wIw==&ch=AkkpPPP7hyho-HJ6fLBkPPbucMwnk2YfwKLaO_9qKTDMFvP9x-hI5g==" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Ragan</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ROcKq-o-jeD9OCiQh-t9pE5rVgyTIDCdY2pyvdwbgJ3rSkh5c8AhFQwWT0GEaDNnq_mRql0-QNSfrT9nsJDAZ1PdPz4A7_O9kgBs-M8Gso3ihK0z_rdWy3KxcE66rMpNwv2je4bG4TFaA4DB5Aa0J4o3sQ5dUcLr&c=x90cRbj9KoSN41l8vsbjaKEvB2iPgaspRBJS11mV4Bl0ncsfGY0wIw==&ch=AkkpPPP7hyho-HJ6fLBkPPbucMwnk2YfwKLaO_9qKTDMFvP9x-hI5g==" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Whiteside</a>releases a brand-new single titled “Off The Cuff” on the Randis Music label today, May 28, 2021. The flirty new groove, co-written by Whiteside with her husband, noted producer Dennis Johnson, and veteran producer/keyboardist Bob Baldwin, is from her yet-to-be-titled 2022 album. “Off The Cuff” is available <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ROcKq-o-jeD9OCiQh-t9pE5rVgyTIDCdY2pyvdwbgJ3rSkh5c8AhFQwWT0GEaDNnx0imgG0jdY0ZyRMPkT4kmA03VCHC2lG8qgKL4mCIfqOoBN5VpyOxSxeASwaqmZPFjq9qc8vNLHdZu7PVWvxwFA==&c=x90cRbj9KoSN41l8vsbjaKEvB2iPgaspRBJS11mV4Bl0ncsfGY0wIw==&ch=AkkpPPP7hyho-HJ6fLBkPPbucMwnk2YfwKLaO_9qKTDMFvP9x-hI5g==" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">on all digital download and streaming platforms</a> including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store, Tidal, Deezer, YouTube, Pandora, and more.</p>
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<p><em><strong>A six-song Billboard Top 10 hit streak and the new “Five Up Top” EP power her success</strong></em></p>
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<p>ATLANTA (9 December 2020): For the second consecutive year, soul-jazz flutist <strong>Ragan Whiteside</strong> is Billboard’s top female smooth jazz songs artist of the year. In the male-dominated genre in which only three females made it into the year-end top 10, Whiteside, powered by singles from her aptly titled new EP, <a href="http://news.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/11/ragan-whiteside-to-release-new-ep-five-up-top/">“Five Up Top,”</a> came in at No. 5 for 2020. Last year, the Atlanta-based musician-songwriter checked in at No. 3.</p>
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<a href="https://www.raganwhiteside.com/soul-jazz-flutist-ragan-whiteside-is-billboards-top-female-smooth-jazz-songs-artist-of-the-year/#more-996" class="more-link">996</a>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854492020-11-18T00:32:51-05:002022-02-01T11:13:33-05:00No stopping soul-jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside<!-- wp:paragraph -->
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<p><strong>No stopping soul-jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Her fifth collection, “Five Up Top,” drops Friday as she enjoys a Billboard Top 10 hit streak</strong></p>
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<p><strong>ATLANTA (18 November 2020</strong>): Riding a hot streak of six consecutive <strong>Billboard</strong> Top 10 singles, soul-jazz flutist <strong>Ragan Whiteside</strong> will drop her new EP, “<strong>Five Up Top</strong>,” on Friday on the <strong>Randis Music</strong> label. Cowriting four new songs for the disc with her producers, influential soul-jazz keyboardist <strong>Bob Baldwin</strong> and <strong>Dennis Johnson</strong> (Celine Dion, Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore), the latter of whom handles drums and keyboards on the EP, Whiteside vowed to drop her fifth album this year and refused to be stopped by the novel coronavirus.</p>
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<p>“This record, more than my other albums, was an exercise in sheer will, determination and drive. Juggling a family with two toddlers, live shows and all the business-related stuff you have to do as an independent artist is a challenge. Adding an album project to the mix took that challenge to another level. Just when we thought we had everything ‘under control,’ the pandemic hit and everything screeched to a halt. The focus shifted to safety and survival since nobody had a clear idea of the full impact of COVID-19,” said the Atlanta-based Whiteside.</p>
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<p>“We knew we wanted to name this album ‘Five Up Top’ since it is my fifth studio album. However, with the time constraints, we realized that if we wanted to get this album out this year, we would have to get realistic and compromise on the length. We ended up making a five-song EP, which kept with the ‘five’ theme and took some of the pressure off.”</p>
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<p>The conservatory-trained Whiteside recently rose to No. 3 on the Billboard chart and No. 1 on the <strong>MediaBase</strong> chart with “JJ’s Strut,” a jubilant joint inspired by her daughter’s moxie that opens the EP.</p>
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<p>“Dennis conceived the song that we named for our daughter. She's a feisty little cutie who doesn't just walk - she struts!” said Whiteside who was accompanied on the cut by trumpeter <strong>Willie Bradley</strong> and guitarist <strong>Tony Bunch</strong>. </p>
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<p>Written with a backyard barbecue in mind that Whiteside describes as filled with “sun, food, laughter, music and dancing with a plate in your hand,” “Jam It” went to No. 2 at Billboard and reigned in the No. 1 position at MediaBase for five weeks.</p>
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<p>The EP’s lone reboot comes from an unexpected source: <strong>Little River Band</strong>. Whiteside climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard chart by soulfully reimagining the Australian rock band’s 1978 hit “Reminiscing,” giving it an R&B flair with lyrical flute play and dreamy vocals illuminating the chorus. The single was accompanied by a video (<a href="https://bit.ly/3f9bCx0">https://bit.ly/3f9bCx0</a>). </p>
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<p>Recalling her Bronx roots where saucy Latin rhythms permeated the air, “12 Bean Soup” is a Latin jazz stew seasoned by Baldwin’s tasty piano and <strong>Phil Hamilton</strong>’s (Luther Vandross) spicy guitar riffs.</p>
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<p>“Dennis and I grew up close to New York’s Orchard Beach, so we spent a lot of time enjoying the sounds, sights and smells of the Latin culture. People would come to the boardwalk with percussion instruments, guitars, flutes, radios, etc. and sit there all day and jam out,” said Whiteside who hosts a weekly radio show on Atlanta’s <strong>WCLK</strong>.</p>
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<p>Speeding to a close comes “Flying on 75,” a clubby Euro house meets contemporary jazz hybrid capable of making dance floors jump. Percussionist <strong>Chembo Corniel</strong> drives the rhythm with prominent beats and crafty percussive fills. </p>
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<p>“In Atlanta, I-75 can often be like a <strong>NASCAR</strong> race and you really need to know what you're doing. When I'm driving, and especially when I'm running late, I tend to choose specific songs for specific roads that will help me focus and get there. Just be careful with this song: I found that I had a little extra lead in my foot when this song was bumping in my car,” admonished Whiteside with a laugh. </p>
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<p>Whiteside’s hit streak includes her first Billboard No. 1 hit, “Corey’s Bop,” along with “Early Arrival” that features saxophonist <strong>Kim Waters</strong> and “See You at the Get Down.” She has been collaborating with Baldwin and Johnson since her 2007 debut album, “<strong>Class Axe</strong>.” Pairing her classical flute with R&B, funk, jazz and fusion grooves, Whiteside has cultivated a fervent following with her consistent chart presence, abundance of global airplay and rousing performances at popular music festivals and cruises. </p>
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<p>“Five Up Top” contains the following songs:</p>
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<p>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.raganwhiteside.com/">https://www.raganwhiteside.com</a>.</p>
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<p>The long awaited 5th studio project will be available on all digital outlets November 17, 2020. Ot features chart topping songs "Jam It," "JJ's Strut," and "Reminiscing". </p>
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- #3 on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Artists for 2019
- 2 songs in the Top 20 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs 2019 Year End chart (#9, "See you at the Get Down", #11 "Jam It")
- Appears 4 times on Smooth Jazz Network's Best of 2019 Chart: #2 "See You at the Get Down", #9 "Jam It", #18 "Femme Flight - Carol Albert" (guest artist), #30 "You Better Know It - Sorice" (guest artist)
Stay tuned for the WORLD PREMIER of Ragan's new music video!!Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854522019-08-15T17:17:29-04:002022-02-01T11:13:33-05:00That’s Her “Jam!”<p class="m_-727163950029191291yiv7445993638msonospacing" style="color: #222222;" align="left"><b><span style="color: #26282a;">Soul-jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside’s hit streak continues with “Jam It,” her fourth consecutive Billboard Top 10 single.</span></b></p>
<p class="m_-727163950029191291yiv7445993638msonospacing" style="color: #222222;"><b><span style="color: #26282a;">ATLANTA</span></b><span style="color: #26282a;"> (<b>5 August 2019</b>): The sizzling summer heat. A backyard barbecue filled with food, family and friends. A tune comes on the radio that instantly sets bodies in motion. As people start moving and grooving, someone exclaims, “That’s my jam!” This scene is what soul-jazz flutist <b>Ragan Whiteside</b> envisioned when creating her latest single, “Jam It.” The hot track became her fourth consecutive <b>Billboard Top 10</b> single when it hit the ninth spot on the chart for the week of August 3. At No. 9 with a bullet, it’s still rising like the mercury. </span></p>
<p class="m_-727163950029191291yiv7445993638msonospacing" style="color: #222222;"> <a href="https://www.raganwhiteside.com/thats-her-jam/#more-957" class="more-link">957</a></p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854532019-02-26T18:01:57-05:002022-02-01T11:13:33-05:00#1 on Groove Jazz / RadioWave!"See You at the Get Down" continues to dominate the charts, reaching #1 on Groove Jazz / RadioWave this week!
<p style="color: #666666;">In addition, “See You at the Get Down” is <strong>#3 on MediaBase, #3 on Smooth Jazz Network</strong>, and <strong>#6 on Billboard.</strong></p>
<p style="color: #666666;">To date, <strong><em>Treblemaker</em></strong> has produced 3 Top 10 Billboard singles: <strong>"See You at the Get Down," “Corey’s Bop” at #1</strong> and <strong>“Early Arrival” at #7</strong>.</p>
<p style="color: #666666;">Ragan is the first female flutist to hold the #1 position on 3 heavy hitting radio charts simultaneously.</p>
<p style="color: #666666;"> <a href="https://www.raganwhiteside.com/1-on-groove-jazz-radiowave/#more-936" class="more-link">936</a></p>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854542019-02-23T12:05:17-05:002022-02-01T11:13:34-05:003 TOP 10 Billboard singles from Treblemaker!!"<strong>See You at the Get Down</strong>," Ragan's 3rd single from her latest album <strong><em>Treblemaker</em></strong> has hit #5 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Radio chart this week. In addition, "See You at the Get Down" is <strong>#3 on MediaBase, #3 on Smooth Jazz Network</strong>, and <strong>#5 on Groove Jazz charts.</strong>
To date, <strong><em>Treblemaker</em></strong> has produced 3 Top 10 Billboard singles, including <strong>"Corey's Bop" at #1</strong> and <strong>"Early Arrival" at #7</strong>.
Ragan is the first female flutist to hold the #1 position on 3 heavy hitting radio charts simultaneously.Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854552018-12-18T10:37:50-05:002022-02-01T11:13:34-05:00Chart Topping End to a Great Year!2018 has been an incredible year! After soaring to #1 on Billboard, MediaBase, and Smooth Jazz Network, "Corey's Bop" nabbed the <strong>#1</strong> spot on <strong>Smooth Jazz Network's Top 100 Songs of 2018!</strong> Billboard also has "Corey's Bop" at <strong>#16 on the Top 100 Songs of 2018</strong>. Continuing its rise is Ragan's 3rd single "See You at the Get Down," which is currently <strong>#14 on Billboar</strong>d! Last but not least, Ragan Whiteside is one of 10 nominees for <strong>Smooth Jazz Network's "BreakOut Artist of 2018".</strong> You can <strong><a href="https://bit.ly/2018BreakoutArtist" target="_blank">cast your vote</a></strong> once per day until Dec. 31st and the winner will be announced in January 2019.
<a href="http://bit.ly/2018BreakoutArtist"><img src="https://www.raganwhiteside.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ragan-Whiteside-300x111.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Ragan Whiteside" /></a>Ragan Whitesidetag:raganwhiteside.com,2005:Post/68854562018-10-11T12:47:41-04:002022-02-01T11:13:34-05:00New Single, “See You at the Get Down” going for adds 10/15Ragan Whiteside, the flautist who catches the ear like few in the world of contemporary jazz can, is getting ready to make waves again with the release of her third single, “See You at the Get Down” from her critically acclaimed album, TREBLEMAKER. “See You at the Get Down” follows on the heels of Ragan’s Billboard #1 single, “Corey’s Bop” and features The PR Experience and Bob Baldwin.
<a href="https://www.raganwhiteside.com/new-single-see-you-at-the-get-down-going-for-adds-1015/#more-914" class="more-link">914</a>Ragan Whiteside