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"NOW! A SONG FOR PEACE"
-Released 2/2/2024
Founded in the aftermath of tragedy, Carey Smolensky wrote this song, representing a profound reverence and love for Israel, to ignite Jewish pride globally and emphasize THIS IS A SONG FOR PEACE, NOT A CALL TO WAR.
On October 7th, 2023 terrorists invaded Israel and brutally tortured, beheaded, raped, murdered, and kidnapped innocent civilians, including women and children of all ages leading to the largest massacre against the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Having been to Israel many times and being raised in a family that emphasized the importance of giving back and making a difference in people's lives, Carey watched the news unfold, seeing the devastation and the impact on displaced families, farmers, and communities, and knew he could no longer sit by and watch from afar.
"My mother escaped from Nazi Germany as a young girl, along with my grandparents, eventually moving to Chicago, IL where I was born. As a descendant of holocaust survivors, I am called to help in any way possible."
In December 2023, Carey channeled grief into unity and traveled to Israel for two weeks, not as a tourist, but as a force for change and hope. Supporting existing local volunteer groups throughout Israel, Carey helped displaced Israeli families that were victims of the recent atrocities, supported the Tribe of NOVA, and worked directly with local community organizations in Israel to provide food, supplies, and money to support and supplement these families in their time of immense struggle. While in Israel, Carey recorded and produced this impactful song and music video.
The recent tragedy has left an indelible mark on the lives of so many, with the displacement of thousands of families. Their homes have been destroyed, their families dead, taken hostage, or missing, their possessions gone and their livelihoods decimated. This is a song for peace, hope and strength!
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"PAPA PIZZA HANDS"
The concept of "Papa Pizza Hands" came to life when Carey was about to pick up his grandson, Jeremy, but had pizza on his hands...the rest is history. "This song enabled me to use my creative talents and passion in a project dedicated to my grandson, with a fun theme that everyone can relate to, especially for Chicago style pizza. My hope is for Jeremy to cherish this song for the rest of his life."
This song was the third collaborative effort with International Rap Artist, and long time friend, Kosha Dillz. Carey explained, "Kosha and I finalized the lyrics and worked with our producer, Or Haim Ben David, to create the perfect melody that was catchy, fun and appropriate for all ages. What made this experience even more special was that we recorded the tracks and the music video in Israel."
Carey's grandson knows how to say "PAPA" and Carey used Jeremy's own words to close out the song's music video.
"Papa Pizza Hands" is the eighth song Carey has recorded and is released worldwide on November 12, 2020 on all digital music stores for all ages to enjoy, share, and to celebrate pizza...and life itself!
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"THE WOMAN IN MY LIFE"
For Carey's 30th anniversary to his wife Diane, Carey knew he wanted to record a song that told the story of their life journey. Carey came up with the chorus and title two years earlier and, when he decided to record the track, included his children Blake and Rachel in the song where they each shared their own story through their own lyrics. The process was surreal, as Carey witnessed the transformation of his original chorus into a complex story and testament of love by sharing this experience with his children and watching the song develop even further through his children's eyes. It was an emotional rollercoaster, as Carey shared their life journey almost cut short by Diane's diagnosis with breast cancer 22 years earlier.
This is the seventh song Carey has released, further pursuing his desire to connect with the world, through his music, emotion and inspiration.
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"WITH YOUR PASSION"
This song is a collaboration of Carey's initial concept and lyrics, combined with the amazing talents of Kosha Dillz. Carey and Kosha created the music organically based on a 90 bpm tempo and the lyrics flowed with Kosha's coaching and creative genius, combined with PJ on the tracks. The result is a positive, motivational song that will become the anthem for Carey's book, Living Life with Passion and Helping Others.
Carey hopes you will add this song to your music library, gain inspiration from the words, smiles from the attitude, and enjoyment from the music. Thank YOU for your continued support.
Keep Living Life with PASSION and Helping Others!
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"ALWAYS LOVE YOU"
Carey Smolensky has been an ever evolving Entertainer, DJ and innovator for over 35 years. When it was time for him to create amazing entertainment for his one and only daughter's wedding, he also had the daunting task to find the perfect song for the Father Daughter dance. Carey came to the conclusion that the only way he would find the desired emotion and message, was to write, sing, and record his own pop ballad. The process was an emotional roller coaster of which Carey described as a labor of love.
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"HORA MEDLEY MASHUP"
In Carey Smolensky's continuing desire to constantly evolve, comes his Hora Medley Mashup! As a highly sought after DJ, Interactive Entertainer and Producer, Carey, once again, teamed up with International Rap Artist, Kosha Dillz, to create fresher versions of the Jewish standards; Hava Nagila, Siman Tov - Mazel Tov and Moshiach. This music video is a medley of these new versions.