Opaz Multimedia Re-Signs Martine Girault

Opaz Multimedia is thrilled to announce the re-signing of iconic 90s soul singer Martine Girault for a brand-new album project, “Opaz Featuring Martine Girault – Rare Grooves Volume 1.” This eagerly awaited release marks Girault’s triumphant return to the music scene after a 20-year hiatus, bringing back the retro sound and soulful vibes that earned her a devoted club following.

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Opaz Records Reawakens the Soulful Sounds of the ’70s with a Classic Rare Groove Revival ‘Too Be Loved’ Available on all platforms and on vinyl late summer 24.

Opaz Records is thrilled to unveil its latest neo soul masterpiece, a dreamy odyssey of sound and emotion. 

Krewcial Feat Ray Hayden – Real Love 

Krewical, also known as Pascal Garnier, is a renowned Belgian beatmaker with impressive releases on Blue Note, GAMM, Lumberjacks From Hell, and BBE. He’s joined forces with the legendary UK singer-songwriter Ray Hayden, who gained huge notoriety for his neo-soul anthem “Revival” with Martine Girault in the ’90s.

With its sultry disco strings, filtered keys, and powerful, monumental groove, “Real Love” is poised to become an instant classic. If French house with hints of Nile Rodgers is your thing, then jump on this!

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‘After a break from music to shoot Opaz Multimedia’s first feature film (Brightlingsea) Ray Hayden, whose production and remix credits include Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Will Smith, Mary J Blige, Mica Paris and Martine Girault, returns to the studio to launch the next episode in the Opaz story.

OPAZ LOVING YOU BACK ft AFIA KIMANI is an answer back to our previous release ‘Loving You’ and a great way to introduce our new voice.

OPAZ – LOVING YOU – FEB 16
To kick off its 2024 release schedule Opaz ‘Loving You’ is an old school love song with a sensual 70’s flavour and tight harmonies… a must have on any romantic play list.

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OPAZ CELEBRATES THIRTY YEARS ON VINYL. £22.+PP

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For the fans who have been with us from day one on this wonderful journey…thank you. ”

RAY HAYDEN.

To mark its 30th anniversary Opaz is releasing a limited edition twelve track vinyl LP ‘Opaz 30’ featuring Martine Girault, Mica Paris, Maysa, George Howard, Patrick Jean Paul Dennis, Natasha Campbell, Cartier Fraser, Imaani, new signing Mary Jane and Ray Hayden.

These two podcasts walk you through the Opaz time line from it’s beginings ast a studio in 1986 in the heart of Hackney East London.

NEW MUSIC APRIL 2ND 23

Back to the 70’s for this slice of disco funk

Click on the link to find it on your favourite streaming platform.

Opaz’s first release as a label was Martine Girault’s ‘Revival’ on June 1st 1992.

It entered the UK dance chart at No.1, winning The DMC/ Mix Mag ‘Best Soul Record’ of the year award and went on to feature in movies with Tu Pac Shakur, Micky Rourke and Meg Ryan and added flavour to Nescafe’s advertising campaigns. The Opaz 30 album will be available from all the usual stores and online sites ( HMV, Tower, Juno etc)

This opened the door for the Opaz sound, with productions, writing and remixes for Marvin Gaye, Tyrese, Mary J Blige, Will Smith, Omar, Incognito, George Howard, Ronny Jordan, Swing Out Sister, Sade, The Brand New Heavies and many more.
Opaz secured licencing deals with A&M, London and BMG records for its artists and internationally JVC and Sony in Japan opening up the Japanese market which led to work with Monday Michiru, Towa Tai, Sandii and Mondo Grosso to name a few.

NEW SIGNING MARY JANE

The Opaz catalogue is available on all streaming sites.
 ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ May 2022 entered Amazons RnB chart at number 2 and features new signing Mary Jane.

THE VINTAGE NEVE SOUND OF OPAZ

Opaz started as a recording studio In Hackney, on Mare Street right next to the Hackney Empire Theater in 1986. 

FILM PRODUCTION

Opaz has evolved into a film company under the banner Opaz Multimedia,  having secured a Hollywood agent, it’s first feature is in production ‘Brightlingsea’ (www.brightlingseafilm.co.uk)

BRIGHTLINGSEA FEATURE FILM

A dramatic and magical love story set in Brightlingsea, North East Essex.
We follow the mysterious disappearance of Max, a local football hero with eyes on the premier league and his fiance Brooke, a broadcast journalist making a documentary series on the history of the town and Ava and her friends who believe they can talk to mermaids.
The film will shine a light on a number of historical figures and events, the Brightlingseafilm.co.uk website will host a wide selection of short documentaries to supplement the film creating a lasting historical record of the towns achievements, arts, characters and olympic  legends.
10% of the net profit from the production will be donated to the town to help fund future cultural and artistic endeavours.
Please contact me if you are interested in supporting, investing or just want to get involved to help bring this to the big screen. We want our project to be locally funded so the rewards go back to our communit