Six Degrees Records And Starbucks Hear Music Announce The Debut Release Of CeU

New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Six Degrees Records) - Six Degrees Records and Starbucks Hear Music are proud to announce the self-titled debut of Brazil's smash hit sensation CeU with her first US release in stores now.

CeU (pronounced 'cell with a light L') is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose music is rooted in samba, the infectious rhythmic style made famous in Brazil, which she blends with hip-hop, jazz and soul to create an intoxicating and distinctive sound.

Nominated for a Latin GRAMMY in 2006 for 'Best New Artist,' CeU is a rising star. Her full name is Maria do CeU Whitaker Pocas, but she goes by the simple moniker CeU. It is a name that when translated into English means 'sky' or 'heaven.'

CeU is the first international artist featured in the Starbucks Hear Music Debut series. Her music crosses boundaries – CeU is an incredibly electrifying performer with universal appeal,' said Ken Lombard, president of Starbucks Entertainment.

Just when you think that Brazil must surely have exhausted its supply of irresistibly jazzy, funky, sexy, soulful electro-pop singer-songwriters, someone like CeU releases an irresistible album full of Samba, reggae, dub, electronica, love, heartbreak, chaos and sweet tunefulness.

'Brazilian funk singer CeU traverses the rich musical terrain of her country while updating it with hip-hop and electronic touches.' - Billboard

'The serious sultry CeU may be the latest chanteuse with a weakness for subtle electronic beats to emerge from Brazil, but she sounds completely different from established electro-bossa divas Bebel Gilberto or Rosalia de Souza…simmering, funky beats with touches of ambient and dub.'- NY Post (Four Star review)

'CeU segues easily from pop to reggae to dub in velvet, jazz-accented vocals.'