Ricky Fanté Hires WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion as Agency of Record

Soul singer Ricky Fanté signs with up-and-coming PR firm.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 -- Ricky Fanté is ready for the next step of his career and has hired WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion as his official agency of record. WeRoqq will aid Ricky as he continues his quest to revive soul music.

“Ricky is a true soul singer and we’re elated to have him on our roster,” says Shukmei Wong, Director of Music Publicity for WeRoqq. “The world will be glued to Ricky Fanté and his soulful voice.”

‘Rewind’, Ricky’s debut album from Virgin won praises from critics everywhere. His single “Shine” was featured in the movie and soundtrack to the motion picture ‘Robots’. Ricky made a guest appearance in the movie ‘Yours, Mine and Ours’ with Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo, along with other TV shows such as ‘Eve’. He is currently working on his sophomore album, teaming up once again with Jesse Harris, who co-wrote for Norah Jones. Ricky’s goal for this album is no different than his first one -- “I want to bring soul music back.”

WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion is a full-service public relations firm that specializes in music, fashion and general entertainment industries. Our roster includes Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas.

For more information or to request interviews, please contact:

Josie Zohny – Director of Entertainment Publicity
(917) 742-3777

Shukmei Wong – Director of Music Publicity
(718) 510-3046

Samantha Worrell – Director of Lifestyle/Fashion Publicity
(917) 549-6591

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