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OPTIKZ FEATURED IN THE ONTARION NEWSPAPER
Pick up a copy of The Ontarion University of Guelph Student Newspaper today, Optikz has a feature in it on pg. 10! Check it out here https://issuu.com/ontarion/docs/195.2_issu


GUELPH MERCURY TRIBUNE FEATURE
Check out the Guelph Mercury Tribune online newspaper, Optikz has a feature in it at the following link. https://www.guelphmercury.com/news/it-wasn-t-easy-guelph-hip-hop-artist-rises-up-for-a-comeback/article_50c5ed19-7e72-5300-abcd-ff4c224ae9e2.html


"RISE UP" FEAT. MARCUS KANE OFFICIAL COVER ART RELEASED
Optikz "Rise Up" produced by and featuring JUNO AWARD winner Marcus Kane official cover art released on Sunday, August, 24, 2023.


"MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" AVAILABLE NOW
"Message In A Bottle" is available now online with all digital service providers, stream or download today at the following link! https://lnk.to/optikzmessageinabottle


OPTIKZ APPLIES TO "STARTER COMPANY PLUS PROGRAM"
Optikz has submitted his application to the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington “Starter Company Plus Program” fall cohort, it was very challenging to finish as his strengths are more in the creative department of independent music entrepreneurship, the business model canvas and customer journey map were especially difficult, but he got it done! https://guelphbusiness.com/programs/starter-company-plus/


"MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" TEASER RELEASED
The teaser to Optikz new single “Message In A Bottle“ was released today, check it out at the following link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YarKG4sRdWQ&t=43s


"MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" WASHES UP ON SHORE SEPTEMBER 23, THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER
Optikz single "Message In A Bottle" which he recorded and debuted on top 40 radio station Magic 106.1 fm on September 23 2006 but never officially released is now officially being re-released on September 23, 2023.. #Optikz #MessageInABottle


GUELPH GRYPHONS THEME SONG "GO GRYPHS GO" 9TH ANNIVERSARY
This was one of the crowning moments of Optikz career, here’s to 9 years of #GoGryphsGo Guelph stand up! https://youtu.be/2gTXQBRANz8?si=rXY_bAXfCQiqEC8Z


"MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE" OFFICIAL COVER ART RELEASED
Optikz "Message In A Bottle" official cover art released on Tuesday, August, 22, 2023. Official release of the single coming soon..


OPTIKZ RE-RELEASES "COMING FROM THE COLD" PRODUCED BY CLASSIFIED
This single won Optikz two song contests in 2006 with top 40 radio stations Magic 106.1 fm and 91.5 The Beat fm, he never did a release for it with it's own cover art.. 18 years after it’s debut spin on top 40 radio Optikz proudly presents the official cover art for "Coming From The Cold" feat. production by Juno Award Winner Classified. Check it out at the following link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi_voytxGG0


"SO LONG GOODBYE" LYRIC VIDEO RELEASED
Check it out at the following link! youtube.com/watch?v=yM-mKoBI1d4


LISTEN TO "SO LONG GOODBYE" DEBUT RADIO SPIN ON CFRU 93.3 FM
If you missed the show this past Saturday not to worry, you can hear it all right here https://www.cfru.ca/2021/06/page/5/?post_type=mcm_recording the two links are listed close to the top 5:00 pm – Caribbean Anthology – June 26, 2021 at 17:00 4:00 pm – Caribbean Anthology – June 26, 2021 at 16:00 Optikz "So Long Goodbye" debut radio spin on radio show Caribbean Anthology CFRU 93.3 fm.


"SO LONG GOODBYE" AVAILABLE NOW
"So Long Goodbye" is available now online with all digital service providers, stream or download today at the following link! https://lnkfi.re/optikzsolonggoodbye


“SO LONG GOODBYE” TEASER RELEASED
The teaser to Optikz new single “So Long Goodbye“ was released this past week, check it out at the following link! youtube.com/watch?v=2LAyfOBlzqY


"LOVE THE CHILD IN ME" GETS THE ATTENTION OF COREY FELDMAN
"I was sent a tweet about Corey Feldman and his documentary 'My Truth Doc' and replied with a link to my song "Love The Child In Me" and the next thing I know Corey Feldman gives me a HUGE shout out on Twitter for my song, it was hands down one of the coolest moments in my career as an artist and an advocate for survivors of child sexual abuse." You can view the tweet at the following link. https://twitter.com/Corey_Feldman/status/1372386257318207491?s=20


"SO LONG GOODBYE" FINAL MIX AT METALWORKS STUDIOS
Optikz at Metalworks Studios putting the final mix on his upcoming new single "So Long Goodbye". The song will be ready for mastering soon.


OPTIKZ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH "TIN MAN" UK ONLINE MOTIVATIONAL MENS MAGAZINE WAS PUBLISHED TODAY
UK Online Motivational Mens Magazine 'Tin Man' caught up with Optikz for an Exclusive Interview, the feature was published today Thursday, September, 10, 2020 on their website


OPTIKZ APPLIES FOR 'MUSIC CREATION' AND 'MUSIC RECORDING' PROJECT GRANTS WITH ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL
Spring deadline grant applications submitted for 'Music Creation' and 'Music Recording' project grants with Ontario Arts Council. Fingers crossed.


OPTIKZ APPLIES FOR 'RESEARCH AND CREATION' AND 'CONCEPT TO REALIZATION' GRANTS WITH CANADA COUNCIL
Spring deadline applications submitted for 'Research and Creation' and 'Concept To Realization' grants with Canada Council For The Arts. Fingers crossed.


OPTIKZ APPLIES FOR 'ARTIST DEVELOPMENT' GRANT WITH FACTOR
Spring deadline application submitted for 'Artist Development' grant with Factor. Fingers crossed.


"LOVE THE CHILD IN ME" LYRIC VIDEO RELEASED TODAY
The new Optikz - Love The Child In Me (Lyric Video) released today, check it out here! youtube.com/watch?v=f_7Flu5lS-E


"SO LONG GOODBYE" OFFICIAL COVER ART RELEASED
Optikz "So Long Goodbye" official cover art released on Friday, February, 21, 2020. Official release date of the upcoming new single is the first day of summer Saturday, June, 20, 2020.


"LOVE THE CHILD IN ME" HITS 1000 VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
"LoveThe Child In Me" hits 1000 views on YouTube. I wrote this song to help myself and other survivors heal from childhood trauma namely child sibling sexual abuse and to raise awareness about the affects on the lives of survivors. Thank you for listening, stream or download the song at the following link. youtube.com/watch?v=ROQTXPNBOhk


"DARK" DEBUT RADIO SPIN ON CFRU 93.3 FM RADIO SHOW "CARIBBEAN ANTHOLOGY"
Optikz new single "Dark" will receive it's debut radio spin Sat, Dec, 21 on radio show "Caribbean Anthology" on CFRU 93.3 fm along with an interview with host DJ Docta Def of Analog Sound Crew. If you're local tune your radio into 93.3 fm and if you're anywhere else in the world you can listen online at cfru.ca Be sure to tune in! If you missed the show this past Saturday not to worry, you can hear it all right here https://www.cfru.ca/2019/12/page/10/?post_type=mcm_recordin
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