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EDM Stand As One

EDM Stand As One is created by the people, for the people, in the Electronic Dance Music Industry.

Founded by Elleah, an EDM Artist / Singer / Songwriter, for the main purpose of sharing videos or music dedicated or as a tribute to a good cause. Tribute as such can raise funds for people in need all over the world.

“This all started way when Haiti happened, then Japan. I felt like, I had to do something more than just donate. But I didn’t know what and how… so I just sat there and felt terrible…” Elleah explained.

Then on December 17th, 2011, Typhoon Washi (also known as Sendong) devastated the southern side of the Philippines (Iligan City/Mindanao) which left almost 2000 people dead, including children, and thousands homeless.

“As soon as I heard about my country, I thought, that’s it! I will not sit here and watch this. I just didn’t feel it was good enough to donate money. I said to myself, there’s got to be something else I can do. These are my people.” Elleah added.

She immediately wrote the song “Stand As One” which is produced by David Reed (half of Tritonal) as a tribute to her people.

“The idea was to do whatever it takes! I am an EDM artist and so why not reach out to my fellow artists in the industry and ask for help. I didn’t care if I looked desperate, I’m sure some laughed, I still sent that e-mail to every person I can think of in the EDM industry.”

Elleah sent out 115 e-mails and waited patiently for responses.

“Some were too busy, or traveling, and some jumped right on it!”

The first person who said “YES! Defintely!” was Nadia Ali (a huge EDM Artist) and Raz Nitzan (a well known songwriter in the industry) and from there, she knew she can do it.

Just like every other projects out there, there were of course some disappointments of being turned down. However; Elleah knew that she can make it work.

On January 17th, “Stand As One” video will launch on YouTube featuring EDM artists around the world…

“There are good people out there with extra-ordinary hearts! I am very happy with the turn out and I can’t thank them enough. You will know soon who these people are!”

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