Ferras Begins Writing Second Album

Ferras checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Tuesday (September 9), where the Los Angeles based singer songwriter talked about beginning work on a follow-up to his April debut album ‘Aliens & Rainbows’. Ferras writes:

Here’s been a lot of changes at my label Capitol Records. There’s a whole new team of people that just came in and they are really amazing. I’m not sure how much detail I can go into right now without getting in trouble but let’s just say that I’m very excited and sorry I’ve been MIA. Since there were so many different changes going on at my label over the past few months, we’ve been going back and forth which single to go to radio with - what’s the next step for Mr. Ferras lol. And right now, I’m in writing mode. Discovery process. Who am I where do I wanna go and what do I have to say. ‘Aliens and Rainbows’ was/is a glimpse into my soul. I think perhaps it might have been a better second record because getting so deep initially is sometimes hard for peeps to understand. That’s just where I was at in my life and at that time. I’m very proud of it and it will always be my baby. My first record. I wish I had more news ie some huge tour or some other big thing to tell you guys but I don’t. Right now I’m waiting for word from the big dawgs to tell me what’s next for me! I’m excited though because I feel like I need a minute to just run away and really create. Create something that’s new. I love recording and writing and the whole studio process so we’ll see. I promise you guys, I’ll never let you down. I’ll never go away and I’ll always make music with or without anyone else’s help. It’s my heartbeat and my breath of life and even if I end up on some desert island poor and lonely, I’ll have my laptop and garage band and I’ll update my demos on MySpace so you guys can have access to me and to my soul. I always have been and will continue to be honest with you guys and will never disappear. Don’t think because you haven’t heard from me I’ve abandoned you guys. Sometimes, it’s just easier to wait to tell you guys stuff rather than get yo3u excited and have things fall through. Anyway. Nuff bout all this. I’m not going nowhere. I’m not stopping. Truth and love prevails and I operate with that philosophy. Stay tuned you guys and please be patient and I know I love you so much and we are in it 2gether. My next record is on horizon and its gonna be sick. I know it. Patience is something I strive for everyday.

Check out the full post, including his VMA night details, here.

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Ferras Endorses Naked Man Running Across America Video

Ferras checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Thursday (August 21), talking about a new viral video set to the music a track from his debut album ‘Aliens & Rainbows’. “The real reason for this blog is to comment on this ridiculous (yet EFFING HILARIOUS) lil video someone posted of them running across the country NAKED that’s been floating around the internet now for a week,” Ferras writes. “I just saw this a few days ago and I was like WTF-HAHA. Who is this guy? And how did he get my song on there. I guess my song ‘Liberation Day’ is about liberating oneself from their illusions and saying ‘today, I’m gonna just do what I wanna do, be a freak and not give a sh**’ Clearly this guy took the lyrics to heart. LOL I’m still laughing at this and I can’t believe its generating so much buzz but whatever I’m not complaining, its getting my song publicity-ha. If you guys haven’t seen this video, I posted it on my site because its a MUST SEE. Thanks to the dude in the video for his lack of modesty to prove a point. :) xo” Check out the entire post here and watch the video he’s talking about - which is censored by the way - below.

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Ferras Congratulates Pal Katy Perry

Ferras checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace, where the Los Angeles based pop singer commented on the sudden success enjoyed by his buddy Katy Perry. “I also wanna take this time to congratulate my dear cholita friend Katy Perry on all of her success,” Ferras writes. “The moment I met Katy, I knew she was destined to shine brighter than any star. When I first met Katy, one night she came over to my house and brought her guitar. We ate garlic pistachios (well, Katy ate the whole bag) from the Farmers Market in Santa Barbara and played music. She said, I just wrote this song, ‘Ur So Gay’, here it is. And I was blown away. Love my little Katy. And my bff I share with ms kitty Mr. Markus Molinari (check out his blog www.markusisthedrug.com for all your latest celeb goss) I miss so much. He’s been out on Warped Tour with Katy. We’re partners in crime here in Hollywood and its just not the same without em here. If you haven’t seen the video of him and Katy breaking into my house and stealing my Gucci shoes, YouTube it. Those two. Sheesh. lol” Read more.

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Ferras Gives ‘Wanted’ And Angelina Jolie A Thumbs Up

Ferras checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Thursday (July 10) after viewing the new film ‘Wanted’ at Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood. “Angelina Jolie is SMOKIN HOT!! I mean wow,” he writes. “The last time I remember picking my jaw off the floor like this was when Madonna had on that see thru black lace shirt in her ‘Vogue’ video back in the 80′s. I remember being a little boy and just watching her and literally not being able to tear my eyes off the screen even if someone was waving a Happy Meal in front of me. I felt like that tonight. Angie is not only (outwardly) beautiful but commands attention with her eyes, the way she moves, the way she talks - everything about her is CAPTIVATING!!!! AHHHHHH. The movie is good too. Ish. It’s worth seeing. The lead guy was good too actually. Anyway back to Angie. It might be totally tacky and slightly fan obsessed, but I am considering a tattoo. Wow, okay. Now I feel weird. Scratch that. Maybe just ‘Angelina’. Less creepy than a pic of her face on my arm right? hahahaha.” Read more.

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Ferras Blogs About His Recent Travels

Ferras checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Saturday (June 21). The ‘Hollywood’s Not America’ singer writes, “It’s currently hundreds of degrees here in Albany. I’m roasting like a Virginia ham on a skewer. ok, well maybe not that bad, I AM in my hotel with air con BLASTING. Ok so let’s start with Cleveland and Columbus - Both lots of fun. I had a migraine from HELL in Columbus, but as usual I ain’t gunna let you kiddies down so I popped 3 Advil and got on the stage. It works like magic - not the pills, but being on stage. U get this adrenaline rush thing that makes u superman or something. So I did my show and as soon as I got off, the head started pounding so I made my way back to the hotel after signing ya’ll cd’s! Next day we was off to Nashville! I’d never been to this really awesome place before and I was really looking forward to going. I played the Summer Jam concert with Jordin Sparks - who by the way is A SWEETHEART beyond belief and MAN, can she SING!!!! We love Jordin.” Read more.

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Ferras Performs On ‘The Saturday Early Show’

Ferras Alqaisi dropped by ‘The Saturday Early Show’ over the weekend to perform his single ‘Hollywood’s Not America’ as part of the show’s ‘Second Cup Cafe’ series. The tune is featured as the exit song on ‘American Idol’.

Ferras talked about his excitement for the release of his debut album ‘Aliens & Rainbows’, how the new single getting picked up by the hit FOX show is not too bad for business, and how his label submitting the track to the show’s producers paid off.

Watch the interview and performance below.

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Ferras So Excited About ‘TRL’ Today

Ferras checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Sunday (March 16). He writes:

Hey Everyone! Austin, TX was wonderful! It was 92 degrees and sticky and I loved it! I did a taping for Direct TV concert series and played a show on Sat night for SXSW. Right now, I just finished a show here in Toronto, ON. What a great city too! So many cities so little time in them (lately) :) I wanna come back when I have some more time to chill and see more. Tomorrow morning I get up at 6am for a radio station visit here in Canada and then its off to NY two hours later to debut my video on TRL!!! Can I just take a sec to say WHAT! TRL BABY! (I’m clearly excited huh!) Then Tues and Wed night I’ll be in Boston and rejoin the tour with AFF! SO much exciting stuff happening - I am really so happy. Also I wanted to tell you guys (sorry in a mass blog thing) that I DO READ ALL MY MESSAGES AND APPROVE ALL MY FRIEND REQUESTS ETC! I’ve been getting lots of messages asking that and I do - I LOVE to hear from you guys and wanna say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your messages and support and for coming to see me at my shows and calling in to radio stations and voting for the video - all of it - really, you guys rock. And lastly, I PROMISE I’ll find some time soon to respond to all your wonderful messages individually. It’s been such a whirlwind the last month and especially the last few weeks and last night (por ejemplo) I had three hours of sleep. SO as soon as I get a second for air, I will respond. Again, thanks so much for all of your KIND and inspiring words - I just can’t say it enough. Peace and Love till the end…. Ferras.

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On TV: Ferras, Drake Bell, Natasha Bedingfield

Pop acts on television this week include:

Sheryl Crow, who performs on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ on Monday.

Ferras, who visits ‘Total Request Live’ on Monday.

‘American Idol’ castoff David Hernandez, who visits ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Monday.

Drake Bell, who visits ‘TRL’ on Tuesday and ‘The View’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ on Thursday.

Graham Colton, who performs on ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson’ on Wednesday.

Kat DeLuna, who visits ‘TRL’ on Wednesday.

The Fashion, who visit ‘TRL’ on Wednesday.

Tristan Prettyman, who performs on ‘Last Call’ on Thursday.

Yael Naim, who performs on ‘Late Night’ on Thursday.

Natasha Bedingfield, who performs on ‘The View’ on Friday.

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Ferras Performs ‘Hollywood’s Not America’ On ‘Today’

Ferras visited ‘Today’ on Tuesday (February 12), where the singer talks about his song ‘Hollywood’s Not America’ and how it will be used on ‘American Idol’. He then performs it in the ‘Today’ studio in New York City. Watch the performance below the fold.
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