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Lanka-born Ruwanga Samath has learned a lot about the Hollywood system in a relative- ly short period of time. He has completed productions for artistes, including Star Track Album Beyonce, Britney Spears, Kelly Rowland and Ke$ha. His company provided the song, "Make It To The Sun," for Barak Obama's Presidential cam- paign. Now Samath is turning his attention to the world of film, TV and video games. So far in 2011, Samath has provided big-name vocal productions for the big screen's "Fast & Furious" and "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold." He has worked with The History Channel on "Mounted SrSrii LankanLankan RuwRuwangaanga in Alaska" and TLC for "Unleashed: K9 Broward County." SamathSamath inin thethe scenescene The rest of the year will hear ising young executives in the "Star Track" and "Scene Around" Samanth's work appear on a States, who are driving the as well as in the Sunday Island's wide range of productions, Rmusic business forward, take Watchout magazine on several including the movies "The Good the spotlight once again in the sev- occasions. Fight" and "Christmas in enth annual edition of Billboard's The Music Connection maga- Compton." Power Players special feature, "30 zine in the States ran this story Though his mother, Renuka is Under 30." And guess who has made in one of its recent publications: a fixture in the Sri Lankan music the Top 30 scene! Sri Lankan-born Since founding Los Angeles, world, that didn't mean that the Ruwanga Samath who now lives in CA-based The Bird Call rules he had learned from her Los Angeles, California. Production in 2003, applied in Hollywood. Ruwanga has at age 13, Sri Samath used what worked in been exclusive- his adopted home. "It was natural ly featured in for me to gravitate to this world The Island's because this is where I am," he says of breaking into the Hollywood scene. "Business rela- tionships turn into friendships. Now those friends send work my way." With all the work these friends are sending, they must appreciate Ruwanga Samath's work process. "Let others Samath do most of the talking and take notes," he advises. "When they tell you what they want, you divorce yourself from what you want." In the film and TV world where any music has to work its way up a hierarchy of individuals, that can Moves Like be easier said than done. This is where Samath's upbring- ing comes in handy. Jagger "Being from Sri Lanka, I don't let the hierarchy bother me. I did 20 versions of the theme for "Mounted In the company in Alaska" only to have The History Maroon 5 Channel settle on the first one. It (feat. Christina Aguilera) of beauty doesn't bother me." Just shoot for the stars But when you're with me If it feels right I make you believe And aim for my heart That I've got the key NI-RO-4 Seen 'N' Heard If you feel like HEARD…a good many treat their Can take me away and make So get in the car profession as just a job and show it OK We can ride it very little enthusiasm in what they I swear I'll behave Wherever you want Now do. Get inside it They are so stereotype that their You wanted control And you want to steer work is hardly, or never, noticed by So we waited But I'm shifting gears guests. I put on a show I'll take it from here No wonder they are given step- Now I make it And it goes like this motherly treatment by their employ- You say I'm a kid it's ers. My ego is big (Repeat Chorus) Some are employed just to provide I don't give a shit 'some sound,' according to one hote- And it goes like this You want to know how to lier. make me smile Chorus: Take control, own me just for Take me by the tongue the night Pen Pals NI-RO-4 ! Name: Janaka Banduwardana. And I'll know you But if I share my secret Kiss me 'til you're drunk You're gonna have to keep it songs and music, ideally suited for wedding and ! Age: 29. And I'll show you Nobody else can see this home-coming receptions, house parties, etc. ! Gender: Male. All the moves like Jagger Nihal, who plays keyboards, started his music I've got the moves like Jagger So watch and learn ! Address: 187/B, Gabadaduwa, ihal Fernando, the versatile musician-cum- career as a lead guitarist, and has performed with I've got the moves like Jagger I won't show you twice Indurannawila, Dikkumbura, singer, has expanded his One Man Band sta- several bands before he switched to his solo career I don't need to try to control Head to toe, ooh baby, rub me tus with three more members. They now Ahangama. you right N in the late 1980s.The Diamonds, one of the leading ! Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, Look into my eyes and I'll own But if I share my secret operate as Ni-Ro-4. bands in Moratuwa in the early70s, is his very first you You're gonna have to keep it "I have talented, young and versatile singer, band. He was also involved with Sam the Man, reading, and playing volleyball. You with the moves like Nobody else can see this Roshi, to add that extra glamour to my out-fit with Talk of the Town, Golden Chimes, Pearl, Ice & ! Occupation: Soldier, Sri Lanka Army. Jagger her lovely voice, along with Thilak Perera and Fire, and many more, both here, in Sri-Lanka, and ! If you are keen to make friends with Virajan Bharathi, the two singing musicians." abroad.. I've got the moves like Jagger And it goes like this readers of this page, send us your name, I've got the moves like Jagger However, Nihal still operates his One Man Band "When we perform at a function, we gauge the (Repeat Chorus) whenever the occasion arises. He performs in audience and adjust our repertoire to entertain the age, gender, address, hobbies/interests, Baby it's hard Colombo once a week on a contract basis.' Both crowd as we have a very wide repertoire of school/occupation, and e-mail address (if When you feel like you're bro- *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Nihal and Thilak Perera are former presidents of English and Sinhala songs, both old and new.. any). ken and scarred Girl) of Colombo the Moratuwa Arts Forum and original members "I also use my talents to serve The Lord at ! Write to; Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star Nothing feels right of The Diamonds, while Virajan joined The Praise and Worship meetings. We love to play at Track," The Island, 223, Bloemendhal Diamonds in the mid 70s as their bassist. Christian weddings as we have spirituals and World Singles Chart Nihal's One Man Band has been in existence for Christian songs, as well in our very wide reper- Road, Colombo13. Or mail the required well over 20 years. He has a wide repertoire of details to: [email protected] 1. Party Rock Anthem - Lmfao, feat. Lauren Bennett & toire," said Nihal. Goonrock 2. Give Me Everything - Pitbull, feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer. 3. Last Friday Night (t.g.i.f) - Katy Perry. Lady Gaga concert in India! 4. The Edge Of Glory - Lady Gaga. 5. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5. 6. Super Bass - Nicki Minaj. f it does happen, I think it favorite part - that they are so songs by top choreographer/film- special Christmas album to raise 7. Rolling In The Deep - Adele. would be a good idea if some- surreal and full of fantasy." maker Farah Khan, who has cho- money for charity. 8. Lighters - Bad Meets Evil Feat. Bruno Mars. Ione could work out a package Lady Gaga said she was look- reographed Bollywood- The "Baby" hitmaker 9. The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars. deal so that Sri Lankans, too, ing forward to coming to India in has been secretly record- 10.Where Them Girls At - David Guetta, feat. Nicki Minaj and would have the opportunity of October, which could ing tracks for the one-off Flo Rida. seeing this controversial singer see the 25-year-old festive release and he in action. star on a promotional revealed his plans to fans United World Album Chart Although they say the stage is visit getting to know on Thursday (25Aug11). set for a Lady Gaga concert in some of Indian film- And he's asked his fol- 1. 21 - Adele. 2. Back To Black - Amy Winehouse. India in October this year (2011), dom's reigning stars lowers to help him 3. M Best - Miliyah Kato. reports by some of the local in addition to sam- dream up the name of 4. Born This Way - Lady Gaga. Indian newspapers indicate that pling Indian cuisine. the album, which he 5. 4 - Beyonce. the concert may not materialise "I love Indian food. I hopes will make thou- 6. Mr. Simple - Super Junior. because of monetary issues. love spicy curry. I used sands for his favoured 7. Frank - Amy Winehouse. However, according to former to eat Indian food in charities. 8. Chief - Eric Church. Indian actress Simi Garewal, who New York," she told In a series of posts 9. When The Sun Goes Down - Selena Gomez & The Scene. interviewed Lady Gaga on her Garewal in an hour- on his Twitter.com 10.Planet Pit - Pitbull. "India's Most Desirable" TV show, long interview pre- page, Bieber writes, that was untrue and that Lady recorded in Singapore. "So it's true... been in TOTP PopShot Chart Gaga "was sad at the reports But despite her global the studio doing some- 1. Promises - Nero. because money has never been a stardom, Lady Gaga con- thing special for 2. She Makes Me Wanna - JLS and Dev. criterion for her." fessed, "I'm lonely and Christmas. We are 3. Swagger Jagger - Cher Lloyd. The singer said in the inter- married to loneliness... going to try and raise 4. Little Bad Girl - David Guetta feat. Taio Cruz and Ludacris. view, "I don't have money - what- But artists are supposed a lot of money this year 5. Jar Of Hearts - Christina Perri. ever I have I spend on my shows." to be lonely." for charity! 6. Glad You Came - The Wanted. In her first appearance on an Garewal also gifted the Lady Gaga inspired per- "Trying to figure out the name 7. The A Team - Ed Sheeran. Indian talk show, the flamboyant Grammy-winning star a formances for Shakira and Kylie of this christmas album. It is spe- 8. Down With The Trumpets - Rizzle Kicks. pop diva said, "I have seen a few lehenga - a traditional gold and Minogue. cial. We are going to raise alot 9. Louder - DJ Fresh, feat. Sian Evans. Bollywood films and I love how sequined Indian skirt -- and a (sic) for charity with it. What is a 10.Best Thing I Never Had - Beyonce. CHRISTMAS ALBUM FOR CHARITY theatrical they are, and that's my DVD of some popular Bollywood Justin Bieber is recording a good name?"