Teen Singing Sensation Cam Anthony to Release Debut Original Song HOW CAN I FORGIVE YA?! Friday, August 19

Teen singing sensation, Cam Anthony, will release his debut original song, "HOW CAN I FORGIVE YA?!" this Friday, August 19, his 15th birthday. Cam will celebrate his birthday and the release of the song at Cam Anthony's Song Release & Birthday Block Party on Friday from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Tacony Academy High School at 6201 Keystone St., Philadelphia, PA 19135. The event is free to the public.

Cam's original song, "HOW CAN I FORGIVE YA?!" showcases his maturing voice, with a topic that many teens can relate to: a hurt heart. Fans will be available to download the song for FREE at www.TheRealCamAnthony.com on Friday, August 19 at 5:00pm, at the same time of Cam's Block Party. The full-length music video for "HOW CAN I FORGIVE YA?!" is scheduled to premiere on GlobalGrind.com at5:00pm on Friday.

Cam Anthony's Song Release & Birthday Block Party will include: live performances by Cam Anthony, Malaya Watson, who finished in eighth place on American Idol in 2014, DJs, and other vocal and dance performers throughout the party. The Block Party will also feature: games with prizes; dance contests; karaoke; photo booths; carnival food vendors; etc.

"This is already the best birthday ever!" said Cam. "I'm so excited to finally share some of my own original music that people can download and enjoy. And to be able to perform it for everyone at my 15th birthday party in my hometown is incredible! I can't wait!"

Block Party Main Stage Performers (in order of appearance):

DJ Cool Out

Malaya Watson

Day

Molly

Dance School

Aliyah Khaylyn

Musical Dance Partners

Young Uno (Cam Anthony's brother)

Cam Anthony

Cam Anthony has been busy working on his career in the past several months, at the direction of his Detroit-based artist management team, Project Producers, which is owned by music manager, Toya Hankins. Over the past 18 months that he has been working with Project Producers, Cam has been on an accelerated course in artist development, including: developing new music; shooting full-length professional music videos; studio sessions with industry-leading producers; performances & appearances; photo shoots; media training sessions and vocal & choreography lessons.

"We are beyond thrilled to introduce Cam Anthony's new original music this Friday!" said Hankins. "Being able to celebrate this historic event in his career, on the same day as his 15th birthday, is such a unique opportunity, and we look forward to sharing the occasion alongside Cam's family and friends in Philadelphia. We encourage everyone to come out for an evening of fun, games and live performances!"

Cam took the stage at his first large-scale concert in June 2016, opening for Motown Artist KEM, Lalah Hathaway and Avery Sunshine at the 6,000-seat capacity Chene Park Amphitheater in Detroit, Michigan.

In April 2016, Cam released his first full-length conceptual music video, an original rendition of the One Direction song, "If I Could Fly." The video can be viewed on the DreamWorksTV YouTube channel playlist, "Songs That Stick." In July, Cam released his second full-length video in conjunction with DreamWorksTV, with an original cover of Lukas Graham's "7 Years." The original versions of both songs were arranged and produced by legendary producer, Rex Rideout.

"I've worked with some of the best vocalists in music," said legendary music producer and A&R executive Rideout. "Cam, who is not even 15 years old yet, has the focus, the instinct and most importantly, the emotion of singers who are twice his age. When he sings, he's not just copying someone else...the soul in his voice is surprisingly authentic. Pretty amazing!!!"

For more on Cam Anthony, visit: www.therealcamanthony.com

ABOUT CAM ANTHONY:

After posting several videos showcasing his natural soulful R&B vocals to his YouTube channel at age 12, Cam was invited to join The Ellen Show for an interview and performance. Shortly after, the exceptionally-talented singer was signed by Dr. Dre's 'Aftermath Entertainment' record label. The now-14-year-old Cam Anthony is currently recording new music for his debut album.

In December, 2015, Cam participated in a YouTube creator/songwriter collaboration event. Cam, along with two songwriters, Rama Duke and Christopher Harrison, created, arranged and performed an original rendition of the classic holiday song, "Silent Night" in a professionally-produced performance video which was featured in a special holiday playlist on the YouTube Kids App.

Cam performed "Change Gonna Come" and "Glory" at the 2015 NAACP National Convention in Philadelphia, alongside some of R&B's best, including Eric Benét, Eddie Levert, Chrisette Michele and Howard Hewitt. Prior to his performance, he appeared on his first radio interview with Frankie Darcell at WDAS, Philly's R&B/Classic Soul station. Cam also performed at the 2015 Tom Joyner Family Reunion in Orlando.

Prior to being signed by Aftermath Entertainment in 2014, Cam Anthony generated a great deal of support for his social media videos, including his rendition of "Ain't No Sunshine" on his Facebook page, which has currently has 7.7M views (click here to view), and his YouTube versions of "Royals" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIBKuD4mHqs, "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye," "Change Gonna Come" and many others. Cam currently has more than 13 million views of his videos, and 400,000 followers on his social sites.

The level of attention Cam received from his social media videos led to an appearance on "The Ellen Show" in 2014, two performances atthe White House for President Barack Obama's Easter Egg Roll events; and as the opening act for KEM's 'What Christmas Means' Holiday concert with Patti LaBelle & Ron Isley.

A rare talent, Cam is dedicated, focused and passionate about his musical gift, his family and God. Cam's goals are to share his music with the world and to encourage others his age to follow their dreams and reach for the top, giving the message: "Believe in yourself. Don't stop going after your dreams. Give it your all, because you get what you put in."