AIDEN LESLIE Recording Artist •Songwriter
ABOUT IDEN “My ultimate mission as a performer is to share my story and experiences,” says pop artist Aiden Leslie who recently returned to the music scene in 2011 with the mega-hit “Worlds Away”. The track jumped to the #1 position on Masterbeat, #1 on Logo-TV’s Click List for a record 4-week reign, and immediately was added in rotation on MTV and VH1. His follow-up to “World’s Away”, the pop anthem “Trying to Leave Now” charted #1 on several pop/dance charts across the globe. Most recently, he released his new single “Diamond Dreams” along with a highly stylized, high-end, energetic new music video directed by NYC famed fashion photographer, Marco Ovando. While busy touring the United States in dance clubs and festivals from Miami, Montreal, to Washington D.C. and New York City, it has been common to find Aiden gracing the covers of magazines and being featured in national and international publications such as The Huffington Post, Instinct and DNA Magazine. Staking claim as a new force in pop music’s mostly female dominated industry, Aiden is changing the
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“ I aim to inspire people to look closer at their lives”
game. The one element he has found to be lacking in dance was the presence of strong male vocalists. “A lot of DJs are simply not open to playing male artists on their dance floors. I think it’s time that has changed!”. “I want to be a part of the movement to bring more guys to the floor.” I aim to inspire people to look closer at their lives”…“Oh, and I also hope they’ll dance their asses off.” And he certainly has. The Junior Vasquez remix of Aiden’s “Love to Hate You”, a remake of the Erasure hit, ignited floors around the world and introduced Aiden Leslie as a formidable talent. As a songwriter, Leslie is known for using his songs as personal diaries. “Worlds Away” is a song about life’s journey, dealing with the unexpected death of his older sister and examines how people face struggle and the inevitability of change. It also reflects on the aftermath of struggle, reaching the light at the end of the tunnel and the realization of growth from adversity. “Trying to Leave Now” looks at leaving love while the feelings are still strong, knowing it is not right for you. And his latest confession, “Diamond Dreams” is about his own personal story of coming to NYC six days after high school graduation, navigating his way and making his mark on the NYC club scene, growing from a boy to a man and seeking out his dreams of being the performer he is today. “I’ve learned that in life there are hills to climb,” he says. “It’s how you manage the fall down and the climb up from the hills that is key.”“Life is bittersweet. We all have a purpose to find. I am grateful to have found my purpose in music. Being given a second chance to share it with the world is a gift.”
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AIDEN LESLIE WO R L D S AWAY
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REMIXES
DIAMOND DREAMS
Diamond Dreams (KLUBJUMPERS CLUB MIX)
Diamond Dreams (JULIAN MARSH CLUB MIX)
TRYING TO LEAVE NOW
Worlds Away (TIM LETTEER CLUB MIX)
Trying To Leave Now (ORLY PRODUCTIONS RADIO EDIT)
WORLDS AWAY
Trying To Leave Now (JOEY C & DAVID PETRILLA CLUB MIX)
Diamond Dreams (TIM LETTEER CLUB MIX)
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BEHIND THE SCENES GRIFFIN NYC
SIRIUS/XM RADIO INTERVIEW
BACK IN THE GAME PART 4
REHEARSAL
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November 3, 2011 ❖ Issue 51
Log Cabin Endorses Fletcher THE RESTAURANT INSIDER
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Asbury Park’s pride this past summer. Being a performer has impacted his partying lifestyle. “For me, it’s about the work and what I can bring to my show. I have to stay disciplined or I will not be at my best for the people that come to see me.” He’s also given up the drugs. “I have partied in the past. To each his own, I say. But for me, at this point in my life, it’s not something that I do anymore.” He hasn’t lost his love of DJs though. Today he follows David Guetta for his European and pop music reach, Armin Van Buuren for his Trance influence, DJ Paulo for the Tribal beats and DJ Abel for the journey. Aiden’s touring gigs have also opened his eyes to the spectacular events going on outside of the big cities. “It’s refreshing to travel to the smaller towns because there is an authenticity that is isn’t necessarily there when you play the bigger markets. I love finding that the pace doesn’t always slow down in the smaller communities. They know how to party in the burbs!” Aiden recounts another advantage of the smaller communities: finding love. (It seems to always come back to love with Aiden Leslie). “Love, for anyone, isn’t easy. But, I will say that if you live in a large city like New York or Los Angeles, finding love can be harder. “There is so much to choose from that many gay men think something better may come along. In effect, the fear cancels a lot of the possibility. Also, many gay men are so accustomed to materialism and the exterior that it’s hard to see past what is beyond the muscles.” 27
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Pouring out another smart, smooth groove, Aiden Leslie is heating up the dance floor with his new single, “Trying to Leave Now.” See this and many others on our top summer dance song list.
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Hit Maker’s South Florida Debut
Aiden Leslie Performs The Manor By Chris Hutchinson After a two-year self-imposed hiatus from music, out artist Aiden Leslie is back with two new songs, “Worlds Away” and “Trying to Leave Now”. He makes his South Florida debut performing both at The Manor on Christmas Eve. “Worlds Away is a song about life’s journey,” explains Aiden, who describes his sound as Hip-Pop with a strong dance influence. The song was released in April and climbed to #1 on LOGO’s Click List, where it remained for four weeks.He wrote it after the death of his sister. “She was my only sibling,” he recounts. “Over these past two years, I’ve learned that there are hills to climb in life. It’s how we manage the fall and rise from those hills that’s key to growing.” His newest release, “Trying to Leave Now”, is about salvaging what is right in a relationship before losing everything. ”I wrote Trying to Leave Now about a person in my life I always had deep feelings for. We eventually came together but at the wrong time.” Leslie says he was forced to battle trying to leave while the feelings were still strong and alive. “If love isn’t working, it’s important to be honest with yourself and to find the courage to say what you feel to the other person, and understand that sometimes, leaving is the only option.” He’s excited to make his Ft Lauderdale debut. “I have had so much support from fans in South Florida. I can’t wait to meet everyone!”He will spend the Christmas holiday in South Beach. “What a whirlwind of a year it has been, traveling around the country. I feel really blessed,” he says. As far as a New Years resolution, he doesn’t have one. “I don’t believe in resolutions. I do what I can to better myself all year round.”
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Absolutely. New York is a huge part of my story and what much of Diamond Dreams symbolizes. The video was directed by Marco Ovando, yet it’s very different than his videos with Cazwell and Amanda Lepore. The intention was to offer a highly stylized, energetic, performance video around my story. Like any artist, Marco has many sides. His viewpoint is diverse and inspiring.
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Big Time By John Lorimer
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DREAMS Aiden Leslie blasted on to the pop charts early last year with “Worlds Away”. It climbed to the top spot on Masterbeat and Logo, where it remained for four weeks. He then released “Trying to Leave Now”, a song he wrote about a relationship he was forced to leave despite what he felt in his heart. In Diamond Dreams - his new single that terrifically blends rock, pop, dance and electronica - Leslie once again bares his soul through song. The track releases worldwide on this month. 40 AIDEN LESLIE PRESS KIT
What is the secret to making dreams a reality? Belief.
The intention was to offer a highly stylized, energetic, performance video around my story. What was the inspiration behind Diamond Dreams? I wanted to share my story of coming to New York City six days after high school graduation and how it has lead me to where I am today. It’s about growing from a boy to a man and finding my way through what I call “the electronic maze”. What drives you most – fear of failure or thirst for success? Neither. I’m not afraid of failing. I’m afraid of not having made the effort.
Most of your other songs have been about your quest for love. Have you found your Mr. Right yet? (Laughing) I’m still single, but I have my eyes open. I do believe he will come when he’s meant to. How’s life? Life has never been better. I often think back to when I was only dreaming of what I’m doing now. What else could I ask for?
What is the hardest lesson you have learned in your quest to make your dreams come true? In order to get what you want out of life, you must be extremely focused and believe that you have something to offer, even when you’re told that you do not. You must have a thick skin and not take what others think about you or your art personally. You must love it first and chances are that it will resonate. It’s not an easy lesson to master, but a vital one to continue to move forward. Is it true what they say about NY – that if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere? Yes, if you learn how to make New York work, you can take those lessons anywhere. Is that why your music video takes place in NYC?
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Logo’s ‘Top Click’ is a Lover and a Leaver I’m probably in the best place I have ever been in my life. It’s largely because I have reconnected to my passion. I’m single right now, but I am definitely looking forward to sharing my life with someone. So much in my past has been about settling, but at this point in my life, I won’t do that. My career consumes much of my time. It’s my priority and will continue to be, but I also want to strike a balance between my career and personal life.
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Aiden Leslie’s “Trying to Leave Now” is about salvaging what is right in a relationship before losing everything. Penned by the artist, the single is the follow-up to “World’s Away,” his song that nabbed the top spot on Logo’s “Click List” countdown show for four consecutive weeks last summer. “I wrote ‘Trying to Leave Now’ about a person in my life I have always had deep feelings for,” says the artist, who is openly gay. “We eventually came together but at the wrong time in both our lives, making (a relationship) impossible to pursue.” Leslie says he battled with trying to leave the guy while his feelings for him were still very strong and very much alive. According to Leslie, it’s important for would-be lovers and lovers in general to understand that, sometimes, leaving is the only option. “At some point, you have to let go to see where it ends up on its own.” “The same holds true with life,” he says. Backing up his point and his music, Leslie encourages fans to embrace the truth, even if doing so means having to part ways with the one you love. Samuel Watson for San Diego LGBT Weekly: What do you look for in a partner? Aiden Leslie: At this point in my
life, it’s attractive to me if I know that the person has lived a little. I want someone that has been around the block a few times, but is now looking for something more rooted. Also, they need to have a belief in something bigger than themselves. I’m looking for someone who has dreams and wants to fulfill them, no matter what. “Trying to Leave Now” is about a person you loved but at the wrong time in your life. What do you mean by that?
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What was it like shooting the music video for “Trying to Leave Now?”
Is there a right time for love?
I don’t think it’s about right or wrong, it just happens. That is the beauty of love. But I do think that circumstances in one’s life definitely can influence the direction it should or shouldn’t take. Where were you going that he wasn’t willing to follow?
We wanted different things. Our needs didn’t match. I had to leave and choose another way for myself, even though the feelings were still there. Would you follow your true love wherever he went?
I would like to believe that I would find a way to make it work and that he would do the same for me. As I get older, I am starting to see that you must follow your heart. If you don’t, you’ll likely pay a hard price. “World’s Away” was a breakout hit. Do you expect “Trying to Leave Now” will be as successful?
When I finish a project, I always ask myself one question: Am I satisfied with what I have done? If I am not, then I would never put it out for the world to see. I try not to approach anything in the sense of its success or failure. In my mind, the simple fact that I ❖ NOV. 3, 2011
did it and I am proud of it means it is successful. I try and leave off any expectations. What is “World’s Away” about?
The core of “World’s Away” is about life’s journey and the struggles we all go through. It’s about realizing where you have been, taking what you have learned and letting it go. Are all your songs so deep and personal?
Always. For me, sharing my experiences through music helps me grow personally and artistically. Hopefully, the raw truth resonates with the listener and they take away something from it as well. As an out gay man, have you written about your coming out experience?
I have never written specifically about coming out, but I have written about my life experiences, being a gay man in today’s world. Would you agree that ‘it gets better’?
Yes, without a doubt, but, I will also say that it comes down to choosing it to be better for yourself. Are you in a good place in your life today?
Shooting a music video is always a big undertaking. I am one hundred percent involved in every step of the way from concept to the final moment of editing. It’s always important to have support along the way. Working with my creative director, Robert Vasquez, and the rest of my artistic team was a productive learning experience for me. We raised the bar in terms of production from the last video. Can’t wait to do the next one. What do you want fans to come away with from the video?
“Trying to Leave Now” is an anthem. My goal when anyone listens or watches anything that I do is that they see the journey in all that we are and experience. It also pays homage to my love affair with NYC, so it’s a reflection of my home and my life.
Are you working on new songs?
I’m always working on new material. When do you expect you will release your new album?
Right now, it looks like a new single will be releasing early in the new year. Underneath the muscles and pretty face, who is Aiden Leslie?
Just like everyone else, he’s someone longing to be heard and ultimately seeking to find his own way. ❖
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Although his attention is dedicated to the launch of this new track, Aiden is steadfastly involved on his next single. "I’d like to produce music quicker," he admits with a grin, "but this is the pace at which I’m going." The track should be out before the end of the year and a full-length album is well taking shape.
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Out singer Aiden Leslie made a splash a few years ago, then took a hiatus from the music biz. Now he’s back with a new single - "Worlds Away" - & an appearance this week at NYC’s Splash. EDGE’s Bebe Sweetbriar spoke with Leslie...
Soaking up the very prevalent beats on the nocturnal club circuit, Aiden listened and learned as the trends shifted in dance to pop, to R&B and trip-hop, then back again to a unique fusion of sounds that forcefully blended all the genres into one, suitably appealing to today’s ADD-riddled muscle boy audience. Aiden Leslie releases new single with a premiere event in NYC. (Source:Joseph Smileuske)
But for gay artist who are trying to go mainstream it is a bit of a challenge. "Gay men tend to celebrate ’the divas’. Gay boys will put the divas up there, before their gay male pop stars," he says and goes on to add with a wink: "Gay boys want to be the divas." Like any well-informed musician, he’s always been inspired by Madonna who he insists is one of his idols.
Worlds Away... But it didn’t feel right, and Aiden slipped away to reconstruct his creative evolution more to his liking. "The challenge is enjoying the process. You have to stay in the moment -- be present," he says. "I’m doing this because I love it." Tuesday, September 20 he launches his next single. Like any good marketer, he values the luxury of performing live for his audience -- putting the music out there. Aiden relishes the opportunity to celebrate the release of "Trying To Leave Now" with a premiere event at Industry Bar in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC. "The music is my soul -- I’m not trying to put out a message. I’m just thinking about what is coming from me." On Tuesday night Industry Bar will host the world premiere of the video for "Trying To Leave Now" coupling the event with the release of the remix album. "Everybody knows Industry Bar," Aiden says of the Hell’s Kitchen mainstay that rarely has a slow night. "Industry is the perfect venue -- it’s the perfect fit for me."
The video for "Trying To Leave Now" highlights the evening and will give insight into Aiden Leslie’s creative process. It is also stylistic and focused on delivering an image; a potent and very necessary ingredient in the relevancy of today’s pop-music. "Well that’s definitely a part of me -- the video shows my ’real life’, and the ’performance’ part of me, which is part of this whole journey." It is also unmistakable well paired with its predecessor. "’Worlds Away’ was a [re]introduction -- this is the next color. It’s the next story."
Aiden Leslie goes mainstream. (Source:Joseph Smileuske)
"There’s always one thread," Aiden says, "and for me it’s all about sticking to the journey." Inspired by this revitalization, he is confident that finally he is on the right path. "Everyone has a core that they speak from. For me it’s about: Where have we been? -Where did we go? -- Where are we going in the future?" If his current success is any indication, then the only way is up the charts.
Even though the pop world has proven (especially most recently) it’s a female-dominated market, Aiden doesn’t feel the pressure to have to overextend himself to have to compete with the trend. "It’s not that hard for a man to break into pop." Aiden cites the success of Justin Timberlake for instance, who has proven that there is an appetite for male artists on the music charts.
"Before it was all about trying to find my way -- I was in a different place," Aiden admits. "I’m much more connected to what I want to say. Things are a lot clearer. It’s a rebirth -- and I’m back in the game." To his credit, the last time Aiden marked his territory in the club was with the remake of the Erasure Euro-dance classic "Love to Hate You" remixed by Junior Vasquez himself. Not too shabby.
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He had navigated through a series of stops and starts. In the 90’s Aiden transplanted himself into New York nightlife and club culture, carving a niche for himself in the underground scene and immersing himself in the raving club sound of DJ greats who commanded the thriving, trendy big-room clubs.
Aiden Leslie in his new video for "Trying To Leave Now".
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Reinventing himself, he returned to music after taking some time off with the largely successful "Worlds Away". Released in February it would prove a huge departure from his premiere recordings.
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But Aiden is confident in his audience. "I get a lot of support from my gay fans." He acknowledges and embraces his gay audience which is his biggest demographic, and doesn’t pander to the tastes or expectations of what the market may identify as "gay music".
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In fact Aiden admits: "I don’t know what that means. I don’t write songs for a ’gay audience’ -- I just do my own music -- at the end of day what I put out there is me."
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You can get a piece of Aiden Leslie when he launches his new musical evolution with the world premiere of the video for his single "Trying To Leave Now" at the one and only Industry Bar in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC on Tuesday, Sept 20. Show is expected to start 10pm. • Industry Bar is located in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, NYC at 355 West 52nd Street. Goto Industry Bar Homepage for more information. • Aiden Leslie will also be performing on Sunday, Oct 9 for Michael Hades Birthday Event @ Trip Out. For tickets and information goto www.hadesmusic.com. • You can follow Aiden Leslie and his climb up the pop charts, see exclusive footage and hear new tracks by checking in with him on his hompage at www.aidenleslie.com. • See the video to Aiden Leslie’s "Worlds Away" here...
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