q feature: BRECIK - ALL THE WAY

During this time in isolation I have been sitting back and listening to artists that I really enjoy and their greatest hits. I felt really inspired and as I sat there listening to a few tracks of my own, I was really proud of the colourful history of these tunes. I thought… there’s no better time to put all of my best tracks together, some that were released as singles and some that probably should have been!

So I decided to create a few new songs, release songs that have never been heard before and bring back my previous hits to create the greatest hits collection ‘BRECIK – ALL THE WAY…'

After releasing three albums and three EP's I gratefully had plenty of favourite tracks to select from. Considering the amazing feedback and some very special dm's on Instagram, I concentrated on the songs and what they meant to me and why I originally decided to record them. It was a lot of fun, and from these conversations ‘BRECIK – ALL THE WAY' was created. Twenty Five tracks that really define me as an artist and my life through music.

‘BRECIK – ALLTHE WAY…' starts pretty much at the beginning with one of the first songs I ever recorded ‘Breakaway' a cover of the 80's Big Pig classic, I hadn't long been living in Melbourne was out doing a few gigs but I really wanted to cement my own sound. My latest track is a fantastic new version of The True Queen of Australian music, Kate Ceberano's ‘Bedroom Eyes'.

‘BRECIK – ALL THE WAY…' travels through the emotional connection with the song ‘Run Silent' one of my true favourites recorded with my friend Miss K, to the playful side of ‘Dirty Mind' and ‘Pulsatron'. Mix that in with the shade thrown in the song ‘You Will Never Be Her' (my original song for the ‘Real Housewife' herself Gina Liano) and the haunting sounds of the songs ‘Words' and 'Stay' featuring Ms Ari

I am proud of the personal and beautiful tracks ‘That's What I Call Love' and ‘You're The One' plus my original song ‘Breakdown' which was released around the world and used on fashion runway shows. There are new tracks that have never been released before, ‘Behave Yourself' and ‘The Lie' plus fun remixes of my original tracks ‘I Don't Need It' and ‘Photogenic'

All the songs are a real journey of my past which will blend beautifully into the future.

During the creation of ‘BRECIK – ALL THE WAY…' I took time to appreciate the different members who all played a part in the Brecik journey. Amazing singers including Miss K, Ms Ari, LaLa and Dallas Skye to guest starring rappers like Hani, It's Mac and NateNate having a go. I loved it when guitarists like Chris and Dan would play. The producers who I had so much fun with such as Stuart Stuart, SonicBoy, Sam Panetta and the amazing Jeffo! It was really special to me to have my best friend Kim not only in numerous videos but also record some vocals.

I have achieved so much that I am grateful for - I get to do what I love and what is my passion, I create new material, I perform live, I have participated in video clips that were really a lot of fun, if only there were behind the scenes for them all.

I have performed live with some of the greatest performers such as Vanessa Amarosi, Tina Cousins and Melissa and I am proud to have performed live for my community all around Australia, including events for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, Victoria Pride March and Brisbane Pride plus numerous clubs in every state and scene. I got to work and meet people who have really shaped the person I am today - Music is such a Powerful Tool - music has the ability to transform, to create joy and laughter and really take you inside of yourself for some great reflection! We all need music - especially at this time where we are isolated - keep the joy and love flowing through your favourite collection of songs.

Putting this greatest hits collection together for you has been an amazing experience and I hope that the songs either bring back memories for you or form part of you creating new ones!

This is by no means the end - I am excited to be back in the studio working on some really great new tracks that I can't wait to get out there, but while this is in the process of being created, enjoy the journey so far with ‘BRECIK – ALL THE WAY…'