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Danny Toeman

Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)

a feel-good love song. Toeman expresses how gratitude was the musician hopes to flaunts his powerful charisma as a professional
inspiration for the new track sharing, “This song came to me as I wrestler, having taken up training last year. Whether in the ring
was travelling home from a random gig in the middle of nowhere, or on stage, he displays a charming eccentricity and incomparable
clunky guitar case and amplifier taking up space in the train car- flair that consistently captivates his audience.
riage. I was thinking about the show and how despite how small it
was, the audience had shown so much love for my set. I wondered To date, Toeman has performed to sold out audiences at prestig-
what they would think if they saw me now and if they knew it was ious venues such as Alexandra Palace and the o2 Arena, as well as
their reaction that keeps me going. So I decided to write something supporting soul luminaries such as Kool & The Gang, Betty Wright,
that would express my appreciation to them and all other audiences Michael Kiwanuka, and Charles Bradley. His music can also be
who’ve had a similar effect on me”. heard in a global advertising campaign for Toyota, on Saturday
Night Live and in Made in Chelsea, as well as receiving national
Influenced by the power and swagger of James Brown, the pained radio airplay from the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Craig Charles.
romance of Marvin Gaye, and the uplifting joy of Curtis Mayfield,
Toeman combines his love of classic soul with modern elements, Put quite simply, there is no other artist quite like Danny Toeman.
bringing a new sound of soul, whilst forging his own path into With a full album release on the horizon and a range of live dates
unchartered territory. Thematically his music narrates finding the on the way, now is the ideal time to catch an awe inspiring live
sweetness in the sour and getting through the rough times with performance from a true rising star. ‘Give It All Up (Mr Showtime)’
dignity. “I try and keep my music positive and aspirational, in is currently available worldwide.
matters of life and love, matter how hard the present
circumstances. This is the message I have always found at the heart https://www.dannytoeman.com/
of the music I love”, admits Toeman. https://www.facebook.com/dannytoeman
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