Voices (feat. Mr. Mig) [The Remixes]

Debra Michaels was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Bensalem, PA. She grew up in a very musical family known as The Musical Schnitzers which consisted of her grandparents, brother Todd and late parents Sandy and Jerry. She started singing and performing at the tender age of 4. She knew then that music was her calling. Debra has performed in many musical theatre shows on and off Broadway including Annie, Oliver, Music Man, The Sound of Music, Grease and Bye Bye Birdie.
From the time she was 7 until the age of 17, Debra was a regular on Al Albert’s Showcase, a music variety show which aired on the ABC TV affiliate in Philadelphia (WPVI). She trained with writer/composer and vocal coach Russ Faith at The Faith School of Music in N.E. Philadelphia. Debra then moved on to doing recordings and playing with local wedding bands. She performed on Ed McMahon’s Star Search in 1990. She then recorded demos for up and coming artists and played in Atlantic City and Las Vegas casinos. She also performed on the Majestic Cruise ship for Walt Disney Premier cruise lines while still aspiring to be a recording artist.
In 1997, Debra signed a National Recording deal with Robbins Entertainment, a major independent record company (Cascada, DJ Sammy, Afrojack, September and Rockell.) She is best known for her own Dance Remix version of the LeAnn Rimes’ Pop hit “How Do I Live.” The record became a big Pop hit on Top 40 WIOQ (Q102)/Philadelphia and received major radio airplay in many markets from San Diego to Detroit to Miami. Debra toured regionally and nationally and opened for *NSYNC in 1998. Debra’s music, including her second Robbins single, “Don’t You Wanna Fly?” are both available on iTunes.
Debra has performed The National Anthem for many Philadelphia sports teams including the Phillies, 76ers and Kixx. She’s also sung for the Camden River Sharks and Philadelphia Park. She works very closely with the JKF Foundation for pediatric cancer and the MDA telethon and variety club camps.
Currently, Debra is still performing and entertaining with her duo Michaels & Mazz all over the Tri-State area. She even does guest spots with the popular 10-piece horn band, Hi Fidelity (formerly The Debra Michaels Project). In her spare time you may find her freelancing and performing in casinos and local restaurants. She also mentors up and coming young artists who share her same passion for music.
Debra’s vocal style is described as a sultry R&B with a Pop flair. Debra will sing anything from Big Band to Motown, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Disco, Classical, Country, Modern, Rock and of course Pop. Debra counts among her musical influences Adele, Amy Winehouse, Donna Summer, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Barbara Streisand, Judy Garland, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Charice, Michael Jackson and more.
The year 2012 marks the return of Debra Michaels into the recording studio, both as an artist and songwriter. She’s also part of the creative team at start-up label 418 Music. A new Debra Michaels single is scheduled for release this fall.