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“We feel pretty comfortable making music but beyond that there have been other things to take into account, including promotion, marketing, airplay.”

Quote by Damon Thomas

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Damon Thomas, born in 1970, is a talented songwriter with a diverse range of musical styles. His works are deeply loved by a wide audience. more

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