“Where the Legacy Began: The Groundbreaking 2008 Debut of Aster Abada Music.”
Eighteen years ago, under the pioneering banner of GGAA Records, an indelible catalog took its first breath. Originally introduced to the world in November 2008, ‘Expressions From The Heart’ stands as the historic cornerstone release of Aster Abada Music—a timeless five-track tapestry of raw emotion, bold storytelling, and enduring songwriting.
Aster Abada Music Showcases Emotive Songwriting and Vocal Artistry with Re-Release of Expressions From The Heart Compilation EP
LOS ANGELES, CA — Independent record label Aster Abada Music announces the wide digital availability of the heartfelt compilation EP, Expressions From The Heart. Originally recorded and introduced on November 19, 2008, and refreshed across modern digital streaming platforms, the five-track collection delivers a soulful showcase of classic pop, alternative ballads, and socially conscious storytelling.
The project unites expressive vocal performances by Petra Luna, Susan Davenport, and the collaborative duo Karin Shaltiel & Eve Shaltiel, all interpreting deeply emotional narratives rooted in hope, perseverance, identity, and unity. From uplifting anthems to spirited personal reflections, Expressions From The Heart captures timeless themes that resonate across multiple genres.
The EP opens with Petra Luna’s “We Can Build Our Dreams,” an inspiring, melodic composition underscoring resilience and shared purpose. Susan Davenport takes center stage on “Crossroads,” navigating pivotal emotional choices with poignant lyrical warmth. Petra Luna returns with the infectious optimism of “Make Love Happen,”. Karin Shaltiel & Eve Shaltiel on the moving anthem “Listen to the Voices (Of the Children),” a track highlighting childhood vulnerability, empathy, and advocacy. The EP closes with the bold, empowering self-acceptance anthem “I’m Fat, so What!” featuring DA Ster.
Distributed globally across 38 digital streaming and download storefronts—including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and Deezer—as well as major social media ecosystems including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Content ID, Expressions From The Heart is positioned to connect with enduring fans and new listeners worldwide.
Stream Expressions From The Heart by Various Artists on iTunes & Apple Music
Detailed Release Information
Metadata Overview
| Field | Detail |
| Title | Expressions from the Heart |
| Artist / Billing | Various Artists |
| Format | Compilation EP (Digital Download & Streaming) |
| Record Label | Aster Abada Music |
| UPC / Barcode | 859765956981 |
| Original Release Date | November 19, 2008 |
| Digital Re-Issue Date | September 23, 2022 (Live update: October 27, 2022) |
| Primary Genre | Pop |
| Secondary Genre | Alternative |
| Language | English |
| Total Runtime | 20:27 |
| Stores Distributed | 38 Global Outlets (Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, etc.) |
| Social Platforms | YouTube, TikTok, Instagram/Facebook Reels, CapCut |
Official Track Listing & Audio ISRC Data
| # | Track Title | Performer(s) | Duration | ISRC Code | Primary Theme |
| 1 | We Can Build Our Dreams | Petra Luna | 04:39 | USRSH0800001 | Inspirational / Uplifting Pop |
| 2 | Crossroads | Susan Davenport | 04:04 | USRSH0800002 | Reflective Ballad / Alternative |
| 3 | Make Love Happen | Petra Luna | 04:04 | USRSH0800003 | Melodic Romance / Feel-Good Pop |
| 4 | Listen to the Voices (Of the Children) | Karin Shaltiel & Eve Shaltiel | 04:18 | TCAGM2210577 | Social Consciousness / Family & Youth |
| 5 | I’m Fat, so What! | Petra Luna | 03:22 |
Stores & Social Platforms
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Global Availability & Multi-Platform Distribution Directory
To ensure unrestricted worldwide access, Aster Abada Music has distributed the compilation EP Expressions From The Heart across an expansive network of 38+ digital storefronts, on-demand streaming networks, commercial background providers, and creator-led social platforms.
Listeners can stream high-fidelity lossless audio, purchase direct digital downloads, or integrate official audio tracks into their content across every major regional territory—spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Below is the verified platform index detailing every integrated streaming service, digital outlet, and social licensing channel.
- Apple Music
- Icon / Logo: Apple Music Icon
- Description: Apple’s flagship high-resolution and spatial audio global subscription streaming service.
- Album Link: Apple Music – Expressions from the Heart[cite: 1, 2]
- Spotify
- Icon / Logo: Spotify Icon
- Description: The world’s largest audio streaming subscription platform, featuring personalized algorithmic discovery and cross-platform playback.
- Album Link: Spotify – Expressions from the Heart[cite: 1, 2]
- Amazon Music
- Icon / Logo: Amazon Music Icon
- Description: Amazon’s global digital music platform offering lossless HD streaming, Prime Music integration, and Alexa voice ecosystem connectivity.
- Album Link: Amazon Music – Search Expressions from the Heart
- Pandora
- Icon / Logo: Pandora Icon
- Description: SiriusXM-owned music discovery platform renowned for its automated Music Genome Project algorithmic radio stations.
- Album Link: Pandora – Search Expressions from the Heart
- Deezer
- Icon / Logo: Deezer Icon
- Description: Global streaming service based in France, offering CD-quality HiFi FLAC streaming across 180+ countries.
- Album Link: Deezer – Search Expressions from the Heart
- iHeartRadio
- Icon / Logo: iHeartRadio Icon
- Description: Major US commercial broadcast and digital audio streaming network aggregating terrestrial radio, custom artist stations, and podcasts.
- Album Link: iHeartRadio – Search Expressions from the Heart
- Claro Música (South Cone / Andean)
- Icon / Logo: Claro Música Icon
- Description: Telecommunications-backed streaming platform serving millions of mobile subscribers across Latin America.
- Album Link: Claro Música – Catalog Portal
- Tencent Music Entertainment (TME)
- Icon / Logo: Tencent Music Icon
- Description: China’s dominant music entertainment conglomerate powering platforms including QQ Music, Kugou, and Kuwo.
- Album Link: QQ Music / TME Portal
- Snapchat
- Icon / Logo: Snapchat Icon
- Description: Multimedia messaging platform utilizing digital music clips inside user Snaps, Stories, and Spotlight videos.
- Platform Link: Snapchat Sounds Portal
- Boomplay
- Icon / Logo: Boomplay Icon
- Description: The leading digital audio streaming and download service across Africa, preloaded on Transsion mobile devices (Tecno, Infinix).
- Album Link: Boomplay – Search Expressions from the Heart
- NetEase Cloud Music
- Icon / Logo: NetEase Cloud Music Icon
- Description: Major Chinese music streaming platform celebrated for active social community interaction and independent artist engagement.
- Album Link: NetEase Cloud Music – Portal
- Gaana
- Icon / Logo: Gaana Icon
- Description: One of India’s premier commercial music streaming platforms offering commercial Indian and international catalogs.
- Album Link: Gaana – Catalog Search
- Joox
- Icon / Logo: Joox Icon
- Description: Asian-focused streaming application developed by Tencent, widely used across Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
- Platform Link: Joox Music
- TIMMUSIC
- Icon / Logo: TIM Logo
- Description: Italian mobile carrier streaming platform bundled natively for Telecom Italia customers.
- Platform Link: TIMMUSIC Portal
- Hungama
- Icon / Logo: Hungama Digital Icon
- Description: Major digital entertainment aggregator and music streaming app across South India, Bollywood, and global diaspora communities.
- Platform Link: Hungama Music
- Nuuday / YouSee Musik (Denmark)
- Icon / Logo: YouSee Logo
- Description: Scandinavian telco entertainment service providing licensed music to subscribers across Denmark.
- Platform Link: YouSee Musik
- Peloton
- Icon / Logo: Peloton Icon
- Description: Interactive fitness ecosystem licensing verified commercial music for connected spin bikes, treads, and guided workout classes.
- Platform Link: Peloton Platform
- TikTok / ByteDance Music
- Icon / Logo: TikTok Icon
- Description: Global short-form video music library syncing track segments directly for creator background audio and virality.
- Platform Link: TikTok Sound Library
- Mixcloud
- Icon / Logo: Mixcloud Icon
- Description: Audio streaming platform geared toward long-form radio shows, DJ mixes, podcasts, and legal background compilations.
- Platform Link: Mixcloud Platform
- Audiomack
- Icon / Logo: Audiomack Icon
- Description: Artist-first streaming and discovery platform focused on hip-hop, indie pop, afrobeat, and mobile offline playback.
- Album Link: Audiomack – Search Expressions from the Heart
- Kanjian Music
- Icon / Logo: Kanjian Brand Icon
- Description: Premier digital distributor and sub-licensing bridge serving greater Asia-Pacific digital retail stores.
- Platform Link: Kanjian Music
- SoundExchange
- Icon / Logo: SoundExchange Icon
- Description: Designated non-profit collective rights management organization collecting and distributing non-interactive digital performance royalties.
- Platform Link: SoundExchange Portal
- Gracenote
- Icon / Logo: Gracenote Icon
- Description: Nielsen-owned global music metadata database powering track recognition, automotive infotainment dashboards, and media software.
- Platform Link: Gracenote Music Metadata
- Telmore Musik
- Icon / Logo: Telmore Brand Icon
- Description: Nordic streaming distribution portal delivering digital catalogs to Danish telecommunication networks.
- Platform Link: Telmore Musik
- KKBOX
- Icon / Logo: KKBOX Icon
- Description: Prominent Asian music subscription service serving Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore with synchronized lyric integrations.
- Album Link: KKBOX – Search
- MelOn (Kakao Entertainment)
- Icon / Logo: MelOn Icon
- Description: South Korea’s largest subscription music store and real-time streaming service chart authority.
- Platform Link: MelOn Music
- Trebel Music
- Icon / Logo: Trebel Icon
- Description: Ad-supported, downloadable digital music service focused on offline listening without subscription paywalls.
- Platform Link: Trebel Music
- Yandex Music
- Icon / Logo: Yandex Music Icon
- Description: Leading streaming service in Eastern Europe and Central Asia offering algorithmic smart playlists and podcasts.
- Album Link: Yandex Music – Catalog Search
- Claro Música (Regional Brand)
- Icon / Logo: Claro Música Icon
- Description: Dedicated mobile streaming client and download shop for América Móvil network users across Latin America.
- Album Link: Claro Música Online
- Line Music
- Icon / Logo: Line Music Icon
- Description: On-demand streaming service integrated directly into Japan’s and Taiwan’s dominant Line messaging app.
- Platform Link: Line Music Japan
- JioSaavn
- Icon / Logo: JioSaavn Icon
- Description: Major Indian audio streaming service providing access to international releases, regional Indian hits, and original podcasts.
- Album Link: JioSaavn – Search Expressions from the Heart
- AWA Music
- Icon / Logo: AWA Icon
- Description: Japanese subscription streaming app renowned for curator-crafted playlists, audio fidelity, and stylish user experience.
- Platform Link: AWA Music Japan
- Kuaishou (Kua Media Group)
- Icon / Logo: Kuaishou Icon
- Description: Leading Chinese short-video and live-streaming application integrating commercial audio clips for creator uploads.
- Platform Link: Kuaishou Platform
- BMAT Music Innovators
- Icon / Logo: BMAT Icon
- Description: Digital distribution, DJ monitoring, and global music tracking network registering play telemetry across global broadcasts.
- Platform Link: BMAT Music Innovators
- Anghami
- Icon / Logo: Anghami Icon
- Description: The leading legal music streaming platform across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
- Album Link: Anghami – Expressions from the Heart
- TouchTunes / PlayNetwork
- Icon / Logo: TouchTunes Icon
- Description: Commercial background music network powering in-store retail installations and commercial digital jukebox systems.
- Platform Link: TouchTunes Music
- Qobuz
- Icon / Logo: Qobuz Icon
- Description: High-resolution digital streaming and 24-bit Hi-Res download store founded and headquartered in France.
- Album Link: Qobuz – Search Expressions from the Heart
- TikTok Music / Resso (ByteDance)
- Icon / Logo: TikTok Music Icon
- Description: Social music streaming service created by ByteDance emphasizing lyrics sharing, scrolling audio feeds, and social listening.
- Platform Link: TikTok Music Portal
