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JOE WHITE
Joseph White was born in Chicago IL and currently resides in Madison WI Joe's been playing in bands for over 20 years. He's was touring at the age of 15 with The group Shekere. He also fills in for drum sensation, Clyde Stubblefield. Joe's amazing ability and moxie has made him a legend, He's opened solo for That 1 Guy, Heatbox, Digable Planets, Bella Koshka, The Scarring Party, The Charlie Brooks Band and many others. Joe is currently also the Vice resident of a non-Profit organization called Geswerk which helps local charities by networking artists of all types in Wisconsin. He has studied at The Interlochen Academy of The Arts, Berklee College of Music in Boston, and The Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studied Jazz Performance. Currently Joe is a part of the touring group The Art Brothas and also has his own Jazz Quartet calleed The Anison Taylor Quartet. Through music Joe reaches out not only to his immediate surroundings but to the world! many of the artists that he has opened for call him so that they can get him to sit in with their groups. If you want truly diverse drumming that will make you get up and groove, keep an eye out for Joe White.
JAMAL H. BLOUNT WAS BORN AND RAISED IN NEW JERSEY`S LARGEST & MOST DANGEROUS CITY. [NEWARK THA BRICKZ]
FORMALLY A MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP GROUP 2 R.U.F.F. ALONG SIDE RAP ARTIST TWICE THE PROBLEM. GROWING UP IN THE CRIME
RIDDLED CITY OF NEWARK, HE WAS CONSTANTLY CONFRONTED WITH THE ILLS OF GHETTO LIFE. [DRUG DEALS, SHOOTOUTS, GANG LIFE, AND
POVERTY] BUT JAMAL KNEW THAT THERE WAS MORE TO LIFE OTHER THAN WHAT HIS YOUNG EYES WAS BEING FORCED TO WITNESS. JAMAL FELL
IN LOVE WITH HIP-HOP AT AN EARLY AGE. AS A CHILD HE AND HIS COUSIN WALTER BLOUNT WOULD DRESS UP AND MIMIC RUN-D.M.C. FOR HOURS
ON END.WHEN THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF HIS COUSIN OCCURRED JAMAL WAS SENT ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER. [NEVER TO FULLY RECOVER]
MUSIC WAS HIS ONLY REFUGE! AS THE YEARS WENT ON 2-R.U.FF. SPLIT UP DUE TO CREATIVE DIFFERENCES. THAT`S WHEN HE WAS TAKEN UNDER
THE WING OF HARDROC THA VERBAL BULLY FROM THE KURRUPT THOUGHTZ CLIQUE. GIVEN THE NAME BLACKFACE FOR HIS UNDERTAKER STYLE OF
RAPPING, LEAVING A TRAIL OF DISFIGURED MICRPHONES & BRUTALLY BASHED EMCEES IN HIS WAKE. NOW ON A SOLO MISSION BLACKFACE
HAS GAINED THE REPUTATION AS THE BLACKFACE MENACE. ALONG WITH THE RESPECT OF BRICK CITY`S ELITE HIP-HOP ARTISTS. WHILE COLLABORATING
WITH ARTISTS SUCH AS AZZ-IZZ FROM THA OUTSIDAZ, KURRUPT THOGHTZ, DOUBLE-O, GOV-MATTIC OF THE BRICK MOB, N.G.M, AND 120 BLOCK.
IN 2003 BLACKFACE RELEASED HIS FIRST SOLO EFFORT TITLED [ALL OR NOTHING] PRODUCED BY GUESS WHO FOR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONAL PRODUCTIONS.
INDEPENDENTLY MOVING 5000 UNITS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, THAT CELEBRATION WAS CUT SHORT IN 2005 WHEN BLACKFACE WAS INDICTED ON
FEDERAL WEAPONS OFFENSES. AFTER SERVING A 63 MONTH SENTENCE IN A FEDERAL PRISON, BLACKFACE RETURNS TO THE HIP-HOP SCENE
WITH MORE AGRRESSION THAN EVER.WITH HIS BATTLE STYLE OF RAPPING, AND HIS CLOSED FISTED IN YOUR FACE ATTITUDE IT`S CLEAR TO
SEE THAT HE`S ON A MISSION. EARLIER THIS YEAR HE FORMED THE HIP-HOP GROUP THE NORTH-SIDE SYNDACATE WHICH ARE SET TO RELEASE
THE MIX-TAPE [DIVINE JUSTICE] PRODUCED BY SKITZ-O-FRANTIC OF THE SOUN-KAMP. ON 1/1/11. HIS SECOND SOLO EFFORT IS SET TO BE
RELEASED ON 6/9/11 TITLED [TEARS OF A SOLDIER] FEATURING EQIUP DA SAVAGE MESSIAH, J-MAJESTEY, CHEF, SKITZ-O-FRANTIC,
HARDROC, O-SLASH, DOUBLE-O, AND GOV-MATTIC. THA SAGA CONTINUES. 5FT
Brooklynite 5FT first discovered his voice as a recording artist when he moved to the streets of Bushwick
Brooklyn. In the halls of Bushwick High School, 5FT honed his rhyming skills where he linked up with legendary DJ Evil Dee.
The bond between 5FT and Evil Dee would be strong enough to form a Hip-Hop movement through the mutual love for the Hip- Hop
culture. Also known as General Feva, 5FT’s scorching passion for Hip-Hop led him to introducing Buckshot to Evil Dee
and together the birth of BLACK MOON (Brothers who Lyrically Act and Combine Kickin Music Out On Nations) changed the game.
BLACK MOON gained notoriety through Hip-Hop classics like “Who Got the Props?”, “How Many MCs”, “I
Got Cha Opin” (Remix) to say the least.Birthed in an era when Hip-Hop was at its golden peak of influential music and
quotable lyrics, General Feva has made a strong impact upon the Hip-Hop community on a global level blessing the world with
his strong delivery and high energy whether in the booth or on stage. Along with BLACK MOON, 5FT has been able to be labeled
a legend and classic artist in his own right.The first and most notable Black Moon album, Enta Da Stage sold over 400,000
copies, 5FT was able to introduce himself to the world that bought light back to Brooklyn. After the fallout with Nervous
Records a gap was bridged between the group and the industry. Recovering on the follow up album, WAR ZONE distributed through
Priority Records, 5FT was able to tell his story to the world. By collaborating with fellow hard-hitting Brooklynites
like M.O.P on the title track “Annihilation”, he gave Hip-Hop a little more of himself. 5FT’s talents continued
to show that he has what it takes to maintain his position in the industry as an artist. By the third album, Total Eclipse,
5FT perfected his rhyming skills that truly showed growth and development as an artist.In between projects 5FT has worked
with various Hip-Hop artists such as Finsta & Bundy, Sean Price, and General Steele of Smif-n-Wessun as well as worked
with his new group Militnt Mindz prepping to finally launch his highly anticipated solo debut. 5FT is also featured on the
new compilation CD The Moment of Clarity on the track “The God in You” released in August 2009 from Coalmine Records,
Produced by Grant Parks. 5FT aka General Feva is about to show the world why he deserves the props and support he has earned
within the Hip-Hop community bringing that fire and hunger that has satisfied the many fans that are still requesting his
presence. INTERNAL QUEST
Hold Up! ...Hip-Hop has been a major force for Internal Quest – the emcee, producer and engineer. Growing
up in the streets of New Jersey’s largest city, Newark, Terry Booker was born to be n the limelight. Influenced by the
Notorious B.I.G., Terry borrowed the Brooklynite’s first rap alter ego of Quest and ever since then Terry embodied the
skill and potential of a gifted rapper. At the young age of 6 years old Internal Quest began to play drums that lasted until
high school. Blessed with the confidence to create music Internal Quest, or simply known as Quest, put his gifts into the
orm of music and started to produce and rap. When Quest turned 17 years old he began working with local rappers in Brick City
although some of his affiliations fell through, Quest put his future into his own hands and formed After Image Records. AUDREAS CLARK
Outlawsd09@yahoo.com Twitter @OutlawStyleRaw Facebook @audreas clark
We've been doing it for a long time. Straight out MASTA
sW Entertainment Cisco Robinson
Cisco Robinson aka McWorm is a young recording artist and political personality. He got his start working for then Presidential candidate Barack Obama in late 2007. Throughout his time on the campaign trail he made it a point to chronicle his experience through music. During a recent interview, Cisco said “Hiphop get’s a bad wrap, but it’s really just the folk music of our generation.” After the campaign, Cisco landed one of the most prized job’s a young person could ask for, a job in the White House. Hired at only 22 years old, he was one of the White House’s youngest employee’s. Now at 24, he is seeking to break into the music industry. With a story to tell, and an uncanny knack for catchy hooks, he is fusing the great styles of our time into a soulful and digital blend. His music has been played on NPR and numerous college radio stations. Currently, Cisco is doing live shows with band 'The District', writing songs for Hollywood super producer Mynority, and continuing to work on his own music.
TOBI HERO
BORN IN MONROVIA CA 1966, GREW UP IN PASADENA CALIF. GRADUATE FROM JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL 1984 (TOBI HOFFMAN) THE SON OF RICHARD ALLAN WILLIAMS/ KAREN HOFFMAN SAMUELS. GRANDSON TO THE LEGENDARY "BESSIE LUCILLE WILLIAMS & HARRY T WILLIAMS " JUKE JOINT OWNERS IN FORT WORTH TEXAS WHERE LEGENDARY FRIENDS OF TOBI'S GRANDMOTHER HAD THEIR PERSONAL FRIENDS PLAY "LIKE CHARLIE PARKER, DIZZY GILLESPI , LIONEL HAMPTON, B . B. KING, MUDDY WATERS, ORNETTE COLEMAN, BERNARD PRETTY PURDIE & MANY MORE IN THE JAZZ & BLUES FIELD. LEGENDARY SAXAPHONE PLAYER/SINGER KING CURTIS IS TOBI HERO'S 3RD COUSIN ON THE WILLIAMS SIDE. TOBI HERO HAS BEEN PLAYING PROFESSIONALLY SINCE THE 10TH GRADE @ JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL IN PASADENA SINCE 1982. HIS 1ST BAND WAS WITH A SECURITY GUARD DRUMMER GREGORY CORRALES @ MUIR HIGH, CALLED BRAINCHILD WITH EATHAN ALLEN ON BASS 9th Grader, & DAVE HAYES OF CAL TECH 1982. BAND LASTED UNTIL 1986. THE 2ND GROUP WAS A JAZZ FUNK FUSION BAND OUT OF SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES CALLED "CAUTION" BASSIST MARTIN ANTHONY FAWCETT, DRUMMER BRIAN CORBETT. 1986-1988. FROM 1989 -TO PRESENT TOBI HERO HAS FRONTED & LED HIS OWN ENSEMBLES BASSED ON JAZZ,CLASSICAL,FUSION FUNK & AFRO CUBAN INFLUENCES. FROM 1990 TO 1994 TOBI HERO WAS A HOUSE BAND FOR A FEW RESTRUANTS AROUND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, & A WARM UP / INTERMISSION BAND FOR CONCERT PROMOTERS WHO NEEDED THE HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSICAL CONTENT TO GATHER LARGE CROWDS FROM LEAVING THE VENUE. TOBI HERO SPECIALIZES IN ALL FORMS OF MUSIC ESPECIALLY THE MOTOWN ERA,FUSION & POP ERA FROM THE MIDDLE 50'S TO PRESENT. MUSICIANS TOBI HERO HAS PLAYED WITH, & PLEASE GOOGLE ALL THE NAMES TOO. JAMES BRADLEY JR./ BERNARD PRETTY PURDIE/ DENNIS CHAMBERS/ GARY GRAINGER/ NDUGU LEON CHANCELOR/ NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN/ RONNIE "RED' JACKSON/ JAMIE HUNTING / TONY MACALPINE/ BILLY SHEEHAN/ VIRGIL DONATI/ CHUCK RAINEY/ BUDDY MILES/ RUSTY BURNS/ DIME BAG DARRELL/ TAD SCHUMACER/KURT JAMES/ EDDIE COLEMAN JR/ HANS Z ZERMUHLEN/ NICK SMITH/ STANLEY BUTLER/ DEREK ORGAN/ MARVIN HATCHETT/ RAYMOND JOHNSON/ RONALD BRUNNER JR/ KHARON HARRISON/ BRUCE ROCHELLE JR/ KING GEORGE/ WYMAN TISDALE/ JEROME HARMON/ KIRK FRANKLIN/ DALLAS FT WTH MASS CHIOR/ DOMINIQUIE KARAN /SEKOU BUNCH/ DEACON JONES/ STANLEY BUTLER/ DELMAR BROWN/ & MANY MORE TO GO ON & ON. CURENTLY TOBI HERO PLAYS ALL FORMS OF MUSIC TO PROVIDE RESTRUANTS TO LARGE SOLD OUT ARENAS. SEND ALL DONATIONS & REPLYS TO BARBARA LOCHRIDGE MNMGNT @ 323 485 7960 P.O BOX 86951 LOS ANGELES CALIF 90086 TOBI HERO GIVES GEMINI CORP & ZILDJIAN CYMBALS HIS FINEST ACCOLADES & OTHER INSTRUMENT COMPANYS THAT HAVE HELPED & WANT TO HELP IN THE FUTURE. IF YOUR COMANY NAME WANTS TO SPONSOR ANY MUSICAL OR RECORDING GEAR FOR THE TOBI HERO ENSEMBLES, PLEASE CALL BARBARA LOCHRIDGE @ 323 485 7960. WE HOPE THIS SMALL BIO WILL HELP YOUR PROMOTIONAL NEEDS OUT. THANK YOU TOBI HERO & BARBARA LOCHRIDGE. SEE TOBI HERO LIVE @ NAMM ANAHEIM WITH BERNARD PRETTY PURDIE JAN. 16TH 2010 ANAHEIM HILTON 9:30 TO 12 MIDNIGHT. ALOE BLACC
So Cal native Aloe Blacc began his recording career as an MC back in 1995, when he joined up with hip-hop
producer Exile to form the mainstay indie rap group, Emanon. A few years later, Aloe would stow away on a Lootpack European
tour and become fast friends with Oh No a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist. These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man dubbed the indie R. Kelly by online retailer Turntable
Lab. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legends Ordinary People prove that not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce,
rap and sing but he can flip it in Spanish, too. With an amazingly broad set of influences ranging widely from the acoustic
guitar stylings of folk artist Cat Stevens, to the soul-stirring sounds of the Negro Spirituals, Aloe prides himself on the
spectrum of his musical roots. His sound often forays into the digital R&B realm, but always grooves with a tinge of Latin
and the pulse of hip-hop.
Ms. Chocolate is an artist with a classic voice, that just like nature, always brings you something beautiful
to appreciate. She is a woman that lives what she believes every day, and you will here that same dedication and honesty within
her vocals. Ms. Chocolate originally grew up in the streets of New York, but eventually ended up on the West Coast. Additionally,
She does have a lineage that hails from The West Indies, and you are guaranteed to taste some of that flavor in her tracks.
Even though she is a woman that has had a tough life, her sensibility of passion in her art has taken many on a journey, that
their souls won't soon forget. WWW.AIRPLAYDIRECT.COM/CHOCOLATEDREAM WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ONEMSCHOCOLATE Q-ROCK
Over the course of Hip-Hop history there have been quite a few super duos such as Fresh Prince and
DJ Jazzy Jeff, OutKast and now NX-Level. Hailing from St.Louis Missouri the young men of NX-Level have been dubbed the Swagger
Kingz. Starting there own genre of Hip-Hop known to the world as Swagger Music, which is bringing the fun and lyrical content
back to what Hip-Hop is lacking. The group is comprised of two brothers Young Wise and Genesis. Who have dedicated their lives
to changing the face of Hip-Hop. NX-Level One Movement One Sound! TWICE DA PROB
Born Jermaine Gamble, January 25th, 1982 Twice’s up and coming stage presence has taken not only the underground by storm, Hot 97, 105.1 and such radio stations that they have named Twice da prob as “The Problem”. Growing up in Newark “the Bricks” New Jersey, life’s influence have been about poverty, drugs, violence, gangs relations, murder, and hustling, which in turn made Twice da Prob a rapid fire lyrists. Change is inevitable and the time is now! Look for Twice the da Prob on his upcoming release of his second mainstream release untitled as well as Well Connected Entertainment Black Carpet Event in Los Angeles. The Mission “I represent a message of self, strength and process through struggle. This is my calling.” “A dominance of self-empowering in reason for an artistic expression to young and old alike.” “Inculcating cultural, social, socio-economic past as well as current issues into platforms of entertainment through many of rhythmic speech, music, and everyday way of life.” “Cradling the youth of extremely gifted knacks and facilitating festivals, concerts, recording sessions, rallies, workshops as outlets toward where they can live and speak their thoughts with feelings about the world they live in.” Much love and respect, Twice TOLEDO
As quoted by the Los Angeles Times, Toledo is "The coolest Cat working in Hollywood". Add to that, "Toledo has learned from the best and it shows in his performance,"
"The show is top notch and really must be experienced" and "...it's apparent where he is: establishing himself
as one of the hottest acts in modern music." Toledo. Soul singer,
Jazz man, poet, dancer, choreographer, connoisseur of haberdashery and probably one of the most dramatic and entertaining
performers you will ever see. He's toured the majority of the United States, as well as Australia, and has yet to get anything
but a rave review. His vocal stylings have been compared to Tom Waits,
Marvin Gaye, Sly Stone and Barry White, while his music has been described as "avant jazz," "acid jazz,"
"gangsta jazz," "beat poetry," "funked-up spoken word" and probably the most descriptive "smokey-storyteller/laid-back
Cab Calloway/Tom Waits killer R&B with jazzy rock 'n' roll dance grooves." Born and raised in Los Angeles, Toledo started dancing at the age of fifteen. He went on to work as a choreographer
and dancer for recording artists including Janet Jackson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Paula Abdul, Diana Ross, The Pointer Sisters,
Bonnie Raitt, The Mask, Al Green, The Isley Brothers, George Michael, Smokey Robinson, Toni Braxton and Kathy Sledge as well
as Directors such as Antoine Fuqua, David Fincher, Dominick Scena, Thierry Mugler, Rupert Wanewright and Charles Whitenmier.
His choreography of Us3's "Cantaloup" video earned him an MTV Video Award nomination. Toledo began what is now his music career in the then-underground poetry circuit of places like Max's Garage, ad-libbing
with such Cats as Angelo Moore of Fishbone, Trulio Disgracious and Macy Gray. His delivery was intense. People filled the
rooms and it wasn't long before his words took on a melodic life of their own which was a magnet for musicians whose twisted
notes were the melodies of his soul. And women, like breaths of the past that only dance in high-heels, brought the stories
that live in his head out into this choreographed madness that is The Toledo Show, the longest running, most talked about
show in Los Angeles. Mixing speak-easy jazz, funky bass lines, horns and
the smoky, soulful voice of Toledo, the standing-room-only crowds don't know whether to dance or just watch for fear of missing
something. He's been referred to as "Cult Icon," "Urban
Word Man," "Groove-Master," "the Underground King of LA," "dancer extraordinaire," "the
modern day Sammy Davis, Jr." "One Cool Cat," "Cool to the Bone," "the Svengali of Sensuality,"
and "the best kept secret in the music business."
 The president & chief executive officer of Lead Work Productions is Jamie C. Dennis. Dennis is
better known as the artist ‘KP’ (short for Killa’ Poet) and also known as the producer ‘King James.’
He started in the music business as ‘KED’ (short for Knock ’Em Dead) for the Northside Coalition. Self-established,
reputable and respected, King James has served as an opening act for Nelly, performed for the 30-city Anheuser-Busch ‘Whatsup
Tour,’ and completed production and lyrical work with artists such as Lil’ Jon and The Eastside Boys, Twista and
Crucial Conflict. The founder and driving force behind the radio juggernaut band ‘Out of
Order’ and a successful solo commercial artist in his own right, King James wrote lyrics and produced/co-produced tracks
for ‘The Era of Triplossis’ album. The CD achieved national sales and acclaim in the Billboard, Murder Dog, Vibe,
Rap Sheet, Rolling Stone, Spin magazines, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Riverfront Times, Limelight and St. Louis American
newspapers. The band also was featured in advertisements, commercials and/or interviews on The Source magazine, BET, MTV,
local cable access and network TV. From 1998-2001, King James helped expand the professional image for a local record label
through a variety of promotions and performances, and assisted with in-house production, arrangement and song-writing. In
September 2004, King James wrote ‘Baseball in the USA’ for the Missouri History Museum and performed the piece
on the Higher Education Channel’s ‘A Place in Time’ series. That same month, under the moniker KP, he released
a new single, ‘Angus/Ya’ll Gon Cry,’ which was highlighted in the St. Louis Argus. He also is a partner
in the Fusion Music Group with David Steward, Jr. The talented young producer, songwriter and
vocalist has amassed an exciting repertoire of original R&B and hip-hop pieces and thematic ‘Edutainment’
and promotional raps. King James‘ forte is doing the research, writing and production to make these pieces come to life
in a unique CD gift, as well getting the crowd on their feet at live shows, private birthday, anniversary and corporate parties.
Recent highlights include writing, producing and performing a biographical rap on Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee
for the Grand Opening of a gym in her honor; a wedding tribute to actor/comedian Cedric ‘The Entertainer’; That’s
A Winner: Go Crazy Folks,’ a tribute to Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck; ‘Work It From The Top,’ a tribute
to Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club Co-Founder Martin L. Mathews and a trio of Lewis & Clark Bi-Centennial
Celebration raps for the Missouri Historical Society. An excellent contemporary pop and R&B vocalist, King James regularly
performs the latest and favorite hits for packed venues of adoring fans. With a special love for today’s youth, King
James encourages them to learn about history by setting it to a hip-hop beat and has developed a series of music industry
seminars through Lead Work Productions, a subsidiary of The House The King Built studios. Jamie
‘King James’ Dennis’ song ‘Baseball in the USA’ has been named a Silver Telly Award winner for
Music Video. The music video produced by HEC-TV and the Missouri Historical Society featured ‘King James’ performing
his original song at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. The music video then appeared on a half-hour program
titled Baseball In America on HEC-TV. For booking information, call Lead Work Productions at (314) 479-9538 or (314) 569-0332
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“In one of the rooms in the hip-hop culture house engraved on the walls” Is a live account of the 1 Super Soul Sista, who has the blessing to be dubbed “the Angela Davis of hip-hop”. Starting off MCing as a 16- year old pop-locker, Medusa continues to cultivate hip-hop seeds across the country in unprecedented numbers. The love of hip-hop encouraged her to follow higher callings than her knowing. Pop-lockin with the Groove-Atrons gave her talents a platform to win the Beset Female Dancer in the 1st Hip Hop Dance Awards at The Paladium. “Medusa has been compared to a medley of amazing artist” Including, Gil-Scott Heron for their ways of expressing the revolutionary state of mind, Chuck D. (imagine a female Chuck D.), Lauren Hill for having the ability to posses an international talent in the voice world and like the Game, who’s a versatile heavy hitter on speaking his life’s truth’s, Medusa gives you the key to real truth and allows you to feel it and even though the comparisons could go on, Medusa is on a Goddess list of her own. You will find no other who will bring it to you like this, someone’s music that makes you feel strong, proud, and encourages with the manner of ONE Love. “Coming up in the LA scene, she honed her skills” At the Good Life café and Leimert Park’s “Project Blowed” Workshop, around Freestyle Fellowship, Black Eye Peas, Macy Grey, and Xzibit, being the first in the LA hip hop scene with a live band. After blessing her already growing fans with her EP, “Do It The Way You Feel It”, Medusa gained an even stronger fan base overseas, in the country, on college campuses across the nation, and has virtually become a guru to the underground hip-hop scene and artistic community. She is respected and adored as a Queen to the word and power of her music and what she stands for, not just the fact that she’s the undisputed Queen of West Coast underground hip-hop. “Medusa has shared the stage and opened for lyrical heavyweights” Such as: Stevie Wonder, KRS-ONE, George Clinton, Dead Prez, Dave Hollister, Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5, Super Natural. Public Enemy, Blackalicious, Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers, Dilated Peoples, Speech, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Meshell Ndeegeocello, Fishbone, MC Lyte, Bahamadia, and Blk Thought of the Roots. That’s not even including the blow up in Honolulu for the “Girl Fest,” a festival that dedicated an entire day honoring Medusa and her accomplishments in music. She performed at Bruce Willis’s Annual Christmas Show where she brought in the New Years with Talib Quali, Shante Moore and Kenny Latamor and the 2002 Smoke Out with Cypress Hill.. “She has earned herself a gold album” In Japan with Spiritual People, a project in collaboration with Arrested Development’s Speech. She has also received a Grammy with the band Ozomatlu and LA Weekly has voted MEDUSA “BEST HIP-HOP ARTIST” two years in a row. She was part of the hot line up for the Beats for Peace Tour with Slum Village, Pharoahe Monch, Anwar Superstar, The Jazz and Hip-hop Orchestra, Super Natural, and Cee-Lo. The Year before that she was a t the Bumper Shot with De La Soul, Macy Gray, Common, and the Black Eyed Peas in Seattle, Washington. Selling out at every venue and killing the mic on every stage, holding it down independent-indie style hasn’t been hard when you’re doing it for the love of music, the reason and unity. “If you haven’t heard her LIVE band Feline Science then you haven’t heard the half of it. “ Medusa and Feline Science ( consisting of a DJ, drummer, bassist, keyboard, percussionist, guitar and background singers) rocks the stage like Sly & the Family Stone taking the rap community by storm! If Aretha Franklin is the “Queen of Soul”, then Medusa is Defininetly the High Priestess of Hip-Hop, having won the Rap Sheet Emcee World Championship hands down! “MEDUSA’s skills are not limited to music.” “She has played her behind the scene talent in film scoring, soundtrack production and acting.” Such credits include “Life Is A Traffic Jam,” featuring the late Tupac Shakur, in Vondi Curtis’s film “Gridlock” and in the sitcom “Moesha" where MEDUSA made an impact on the world as Lady Lunatic. She wrote, produced, and performed “My Momma Raised a G” for the HBO film “Stranger Inside” in which she played the role of Leisha, and doing voiceovers in “Sistas N The City” playing as Athena. Giving her light and wisdom in the films “No Body Knows My Name” by Rachel Ramose w/ Asia One, T-Love and DJ Symphony and “Soundz of Spirit” by Joslyn Rose Lyons w/ Andre 3000, Commmon, KRS-1, Cee Lo, Davey D., Talib Kwelli, and Saul Williams. Including the films Freestyle The Art Of Rhyme by DJ Organic winner of HBO Best Documentary, Best Documentary and the film Camjackers that’s a blow out independent film that is taking the film circuit by storm! Also a winner of Best Editing by Ann Arbor, Official Selection of Harlem International and a Tour, both starring, Phoenix Orion, Aceyalone, 2Mex & Mykah –9. In 2007 the Independent Film “Love is a 4 Letter Word” produced by Tanji Miller (Felicity /Madeas Family Reunion.) used two hot singles form Medusa’s up and coming projects, the infamous Bonnie and Clyde single “Here We Go” featuring Big Meezy of Hussle House and the hot grown single from her solo gangsta goddess album “Dusty Ball Drop” both Produced by Sol Eternity repin Hussle House (in Source Mag. as the next Dr. Dre). “She is also a motivational speaker, being asked to give her knowledge and opinion” At colleges and seminars on the effect of hip-hop on children, women, in relations to culture and life, like the 26th Annual Black Conscious Conference and at UCLA for the African American Music Festival. Currently Medusa has been asked to be on the Board for the Los Angeles Arts Committee and teaming with arts organization Art Share to bring more Hip Hop to their center “Medusa has done major features” With “The Mackin Game” with Teena Marie and Mc Lyte, on Teena Marie’s new album “La Dona” which also features Gerald Levert and Rick James. Finishing the hot single “Pimps Down Flo’s Up” for the West Coast Legendary Project featuring Snoop Dogg, Lady of Rage, and E-40 and finally collabing with MC Lyte to soon release “Lay Down Low” performing with Jean Grae at the Music Fest NW hip-hop conference and Live @ the OP, her accomplishments go on………… MEDUSA is expected to leave the Rap community speechless, but revolutionize the music industry as a whole! Fans are looking for more and almost demanding that her music reaches for all the world to hear! “With a dedication to claim 2007 her year “ Medusa stays Diligently in the Studio killing the vocal booth with some of the hottest Producers to make master pieces from the Queen, bubblin from the Underground, the illest Hip Hop you’ll ever hear! The anticipation has the fans itching. Medusa blessed the booth for X-Clans Mixed CD and then blessed the mic at X-clan’s “Return From Mecca” cd release party with Cahli 2 Na, Crown City Rockers, Self Scientific. Sliding through Frisco with Abstract Rude and D.J Drez at “Keep The Feel”, Medusa continues to keep her performance bar up with other performances in other states like Seattle and at local venues like the Music Box, Zen Sushi and the Temple Bar amongst others. Divine Forces Radio asked Medusa to grace the stage at their Anniversary show “Hip Hop for Education” and another infamous show Project Sweatshop puts together “We The People” for 2007 Loving her flows and energy she got asked to come back to “B-Girl Be”, “Girl Fest San Francisco” and Girl Fest Hawaii for 2007! Entering the years first couple of months going to Crime Jazz in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, speaking on a panel at the Urban Network Summit and added to the list for the “Zero Tolerance Tour” & just recently added to the International Soul Music Festival and Billboard R&B Hip HopConference, everyone’s listening for Medusa!!
With styles of rapping
and singing that flow as deep as the rivers of Mississippi, the sound of 3 gives rise to the notion that extreme power lay
hidden underneath the smooth surface of his tone. With an upbringing rooted in the rough boroughs of Texas and a soul rooted
in a dusty crate of music, 3s foundation lay ready to break molds and rock conventions. Born
in Dallas and raised in the bayou city of Houston, 3 (Malcolm Maurice McDaniel) was faced with the harsh realities of gangs,
drugs and violence from early on. A rough life seemed inevitable as he grew deeper into a world of corruption, but something
always held him back; his love for music. To him, it was a calling that made him walk a different line. In fact, it seems
that music was making him while he made the music. As a child, 3 made music
at the expense of ruined furniture. With broken hangers, he would create his beat, playing off buckets and chairs. With his
parents old turntables, he would scratch to the beat using their vinyl collection. At the age of 8, he recorded his first
rap using the Isley Brothers For the Love of You as his background. However, 3s style was not born until the time of his adolescence.
While at a party in junior high, the DJ gave him the mic and the music inside him took over. As he was rapping, he
began to sing and the two elements blended into a style and sound that nobody was expecting, but that everyone was hungry
for. Following the birth of this heat, a different opportunity came knocking at his door. It
seemed 3 was also a highly ranked football player, and with scouts recruiting him in place of A&R reps signing him, making
music took a backseat to athletic scholarships and a college education. Instead of a music icon, he became a football star
with local fame and imminent pro league prospects. The path was clear and success was waiting, but music left its effect on
3 and he was called back. It was then that he decided to pursue his
music career full time in Los Angeles. He left his football prospects, withdrew from college and drove to LA with a broken
down ride, an empty wallet and no place to sleep. Surviving off of 99 cent fast food and sleeping in the back seat of his
car, he struggled to follow his calling. But this time, nothing would take him off track and as fate would have it, he found
what he was looking for. Working with the Stereotypes, a groundbreaking production team, he has become one of today’s
newest, most cutting edge artists and for 3, the sky is the limit for the rest has yet to be written.
BORN AND RAISED IN NEW ORLEANS,La.HAILING FROM HOLLYGROVE,17TH WARD.A SECTION OF N.O.L.A THAT IS HOME TO ARTIST SUCH AS
BLACK MENACE,FIEND,INSANE,SKIP,LIL WAYNE,LIL SLIM&MORE.HE HAS RECORDED A LONG LIST OF UNDERGROUND RECORDINGS IN NEW ORLEANS,AND
HAS WORKED WITH SUCH ARTIST AS:BIG RAMP,INSANE,BIG BOOGIE,DJ JMK,CARMEN J. PRINCE,DJ BOONEY&THE HARDY BOYS AND HAS OPENED
FOR POPULAR NEW ORLEANS ARTIST LIKE BG,MS.TEE,U.N.L.V,&TRE-8. INSPIRED BY HIP HOP SUPER STARS SUCH AS N.W.A,BIG DADDY
KANE,RAKIM,KRS-ONE,AND A HOST OF OTHERS MAJESTY SOZEY BEGAN WRITING AND SPITTING RHYMES IN 1988.ALREADY VEIWED AS A FUTURE
POET BY HIS MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS HIP HOP BECAME A SECOND NATURE TO HIM.ALREADY HAVING A WAY WITH WORDS,A COMEDIC SENSE OF
HUMOR,AND A TALENT TO ARTICULATE HIMSELF IN RHYME FORM.YET AND STILL HE DIDN'T MAKE HIS FIRST RECORDING UNTIL LATE 1993.RECEIVING
A GREAT DEAL OF REGONITION ON A LOCAL LEVEL AS A KEY MEMBER OF THE GROUP MAFIA CAUSIN PAIN.PERFORMING IN MANY CONCERTS AROUND
THE CITY IN SMALL CLUBS AND MOSTLY AS THE OPENING ACT AT EARLY CASH MONEY RECORDS SHOWS,MAJ BEGAN TO GAIN A LOVE FOR THE BUSINESS
SIDE OF THE GAME AND PUT HIS DREAMS OF BECOMING A SOLO ARTIST ON HOLD.HE THEN BEGAN TO WORK IN MUSIC PRODUCTION,PROMOTIONS,AND
STUDIO ENGINEERING. BUT WITH HIS PASSION FOR WRITING, SPITTING HOT LINES,AND ALREADY HAVING A REP AS ONE OF THE BEST UNSIGNED
ARTIST IN THE CITY, IT WOULDN'T BE LONG BEFORE THE MIC WAS CALLING HIM BACK.MAJESTY QUICKLY STARTED WORKING ON HIS SOLO
PROJECT.WITH THE GROWING POPULARITY OF MIXTAPES,HE THEN BEGAN RECORDING HIS OWN.BUT AS FAITH WOULD HAVE IT,HE FINISHED RECORDING
HIS MIXTAPE AND A SEVEN SONG E.P. RELEASE JUST A MONTH BEFORE HURRICANE KATRINA HIT HIS CITY.LUCKILY HE HAD PREVIOUSLY DISTRIPUTED
HIS MIXTAPE TO SEVERAL PEOPLE BEFORE THE STORM SO HIS MIXTAPE HAD TRAVELED IN MANY DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.SO AFTER RE-GROUPING,
GETTING HIS LIFE BACK TOGETHER AND ARMED WITH ALL OF HIS MASTERS AND THE MASTERS OF OTHER SONGS THAT HE HAD PRODUCED OR WAS
FEATURED ON.MAJESTY IS NOW READY TO BRING HIS MUSIC TO THE FOREFRONT.HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO WRONG WITH HIS MIXTURE OF RAPID
FIRE FLOWS,SMOOTH SWAGGER,RAUNCHY AT TIMES LYRICS,AND BANGING,SOLID,HARD HITTING,SOUTHERN HIP HOP TRACKS.MAJESTY IS FINALLY
PREPARD TO SHOW THE WORLD WHAT HE IS MADE OF...
Born and Raised in the small town of Madison Wisconsin, the artist know as D-iZ-ill spent his youth and young
adulthood writng and promoting the culture of Hip-Hop.
MIKKO'S BIO:(Pronounced 'Me-co') A multi-talented R&B, Gospel Songstress. Mikko is a native
of Los Angeles born in the heart of Hollywood, California where dreams do come true and deserving stars are few! Her
powerful vocal maturity comes highly requested by producers and recording artist from all walks of life. Mikko shows
no sign of slowing down as she will soon get the opportunity to showcase her 'Madd vocal skillz' for all to enjoy!
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIKKOTHESONGBYRD
"Born with a Silver Mic in Her Mouth . . .” Her name conjures intrigue and fascination . . . Her
voice, as sultry and haunting as a southern summer . . . Kim Yarbrough . One of the world's most
gifted vocalists. Versatility is her middle name. C lassically trained , she
sings in every style, from Broadway to Blues, Rock to R&B, jazz to jingles, and everything in between. Her amazing
vocal prowess has been compared to the likes of Phyllis Hyman , Whitney Houston , Teena
Marie and Nancy Wilson . Her live performances are a testament to her adaptability, as she
dominates every element—arenas, cabaret, film. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph has dubbed her “Little Aretha
” and legendary singer/actress, Della Reese is quoted as saying, “ You owe it
to yourself to see Kim Yarbrough . ” Trained extensively in theater and dance, she is a quadruple
threat (vocalist, actor, dancer and instrumentalist). Kim began as a young actor at the age of eight, and by
the age of fourteen, many of the most respected professional theatrical stages in her home of Memphis, Tennessee, began to
take note of her talent and cast her in featured roles, or as the lead. These productions ranged from fully-staged musicals,
to dramatic works, to operas; and led to phone call after phone call to do studio work for artists like the Rev. Al
Green and perform live with artists like Bobby “Blue” Bland , and the rock band, Foreigner
. But the applause in Memphis only offered a taste of what was to come, becoming a springboard for performances
at some of the most prestigious theaters in the world, like the Guthrie Theater , The Children's
Theater of Minneapolis, the Wilshire Ebell Theater in L.A. and the Le Clef Theater in
Paris, France. She toured the United States in 1993 in the National Tour of “Ain't Misbehavin '”
in the role of Nell Carter . The offer to do this tour came subsequent to the First Annual
African-Americans and Europe International Conference in Paris , France , where she was a featured
actor and vocalist in this history-making event. Kim has garnered national attention in commercials, motion pictures,
independent film, video and DVD, and has been met with rave reviews and throngs of fans with her outrageous production
shows , dancers and showcase bands , at the nations' hottest and most notorious
venues-- The Rainbow , The Derby , Prince's fabled First
Avenue and Glam Slam , Stevie's Creole , The Old Daisy , B.B.
Kings on Beale Street and Universal Citywalk , Monsoon Café ,
and The Mint . Kim picked up her first violin at the age of seven, and to her parents' amazement,
immediately began to play recognizable and mellifluous melodies on the instrument, all before her very first violin
lesson . Being a violinist from childhood, she was afforded the opportunity to play professionally early on.
As she devoured every sonata, symphony and chaconne she could get her hands on, her folks could barely keep up with her schedule
of chamber rehearsals, lessons, auditions and symphonic performances taxi-ing her from one end of the city (and sometimes
the state) to the other. She ultimately went on to major in Violin Performance in college, with a minor in Classical
Vocal Performance. The pinnacle of her instrumental career came with a request to play for the Vice-President
of the United States , and making her L.A. debut, not as a singer or actress, but as a violinist in the Kenny
Loggins TNN television special, “ December ” with noted violinist Karen Briggs
. Kim made Los Angeles her home in the year 2000, and since arriving in L.A., has performed with international
artists, legends and celebrities, holding her own alongside Layla Hathaway, Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Della
Reese, Barbara Morrison, Allyson Williams and Jackeé . Song writing, recording and
compiling her own original Gospel, Jazz and R&B songs has been a favorite hobby of hers for several years, but has taken
a back seat to her performances until now. Kim released her very first CD single, “ Nice and Slow
” in February of 2005. www.myspace.com/kimyarbroughmusic C.J. EMMONS
C.J. Emmons, a native Houstonian
has created a buzz that exhilarates excitement and creates full usage of his musical talent! This talented vocalist/songwriter/actor/
holds no boundaries when it comes to delivering great music and more! While in Houston, C.J. served as opening acts for artist such as "Patti Labelle”
“Brian McKnight”and “Vivian Green”. He also performed in two of Houston’s top televised shows
such as "Talent show America” (KHOU-CBS),”Houston’s Live stock show and Rodeo”. CJ then moved
to L.A. and toured with many local bands. He opened for Stevie Wonder while singing with the band Elixer, at BB Kings Blues
Club at Universal Studios City Walk. C.J. then began to garner a buzz, as having one of the most sought after voices in Los
Angeles. He then opened at the House of Blues Sunset where he really cut lose, displaying the 5 octave range
he is known for. Shortly after that he met the,Emmy Award Winning script writer, Mike Ajakwe Jr, who asked if he could perform
a song in his theater production. CJ gave a show stopping performance singing “Lady Marmalade”and “Love
Bankrupt” in the hit stage play” Body Language”. He was reviewed in the papers four times, with one editor
Carl E. Betts from the “Pasadena Journal Entertainment” stating, “Houston Texas born C.J. Emmons delivered
a crowd killer performance in his solo. I can't spoil this surprise; seeing his energy and hearing his vocal abilities
is just something you gotta experience!!! CJ also tried out for the Fox hit show “American Idol”
he didn’t make the show with the producers stating,” that he was too good and too polished”. But television
networks such as Entertainment Tonight and The TV Guide Network were there. They did a feature cover on him and described
him as the next up and coming talent! Shortly after he appeared on Tom Joyner’s TV show, on (ABC) and performed Backup for Yolanda Adams,
The Ojays, and BeBe Winans at the 2006 Espy awards. CJ can now be seen on the Hit NBC show “The Singing Bee” as a featured singer,
where he has performed with the likes of Barry Manilow, Taylor Dane, Debbie Harry, Little Richard and Toni Basil. He also
just wrapped up a stint with performer John Mayer, at New York City’s “Village Underground“.
 Alexx Daye is a native of St. Louis, Missouri
and was raised in her She captivates audiences with her magical live performances
and has Alexx Daye is a prolific songwriter as well as gifted arranger and Alexx's seasoned vocal and creative style have been influenced by
 THE ASIAN SUPERSTAR "I just want to sing," Ranella Ferrer told her parents as soon as she was able to speak.
From her first stage performance of "Somewhere Out There" at the age of 3, her passion and talent were undeniable.
From that moment on, Ranella knew that she wanted to share her gift to the world, and dreamed of becoming the future "Asian
Superstar". At 13, Ranella left behind her native land, the Philippines and moved to America with a vision of pursuing
her natural born talent. Since setting foot in this country, Ranella's relentless hard work has paid off--creating
not only a buzz but also a presence in the Los Angeles music scene. Opening for such acts as Twista, Murphy Lee from Nelly's
camp, Aaron Hall (formally of Guy), and most recently Keyshia Cole. This exotic beauty has her own unique style plus a voice
with an impressive 5 octave range. Her lyrics come straight from seeking life's true essence of happiness, falling in
and out of love, learning to deal with pain and rebelling from those emotions, taking you back to days when people were really
singing about something. It's undeniable--that this girl has pop, soul and some funk rolled up in a package ready for
delivery. She's performed, and received accolades from places such as: NBA Summer Pro-League National Anthem, Long
Beach, CA (2004, 2005 & 2006), BB Kings House of Blues, Universal City Walk, CA (2005- 2007), The Key Club on the Sunset
Strip (2005, 2006), the famous Viper Room (2005), The Dragonfly Club, Hollywood (2004) and sang for the former President of
the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos, this past July '07 for the Philippine Independence Day just to name a few. Currently,
Ranella is the Saturday Night mixdown show host for the hottest radio station in Los Angeles, CA, KJLH 102.3 FM. She's
in the studio with producer, Dwayne Wayans Jr., also known as "Shway", the musical composer for ABC's sitcom,
"My Wife and Kids". Ranella's hard at work, making her album and shopping for a record deal. "This is my
passion and desire, I know it won't be peaches and cream getting it, for every success there is a hardship, but if you
work hard and focus, sooner or later the outcome you're looking for will unfold," says Ranella. Since setting
foot in this country, Ranella's relentless hard work has paid off--creating not only a buzz but also a presence in the
Los Angeles music scene. Opening for such acts as Twista, Murphy Lee from Nelly's camp, Aaron Hall (formally of Guy),
and most recently Keyshia Cole. This exotic beauty has her own unique style plus a voice with an impressive 5 octave range.
Her lyrics come straight from seeking life's true essence of happiness, falling in and out of love, learning to deal with
pain and rebelling from those emotions, taking you back to days when people were really singing about something. It's
undeniable--that this girl has pop, soul and some funk rolled up in a package ready for delivery. She's performed,
and received accolades from places such as: NBA Summer Pro-League National Anthem, Long Beach, CA (2004, 2005 & 2006),
BB Kings House of Blues, Universal City Walk, CA (2005- 2007), The Key Club on the Sunset Strip (2005, 2006), the famous Viper
Room (2005), The Dragonfly Club, Hollywood (2004) and sang for the former President of the Philippines, Fidel V. Ramos, this
past July '07 for the Philippine Independence Day just to name a few. Currently, Ranella is the Saturday
Night mixdown show host for the hottest radio station in Los Angeles, CA, KJLH 102.3 FM. She's in the studio with producer,
Dwayne Wayans Jr., also known as "Shway", the musical composer for ABC's sitcom, "My Wife and Kids".
Ranella's hard at work, making her album and shopping for a record deal. "This is my passion and desire, I know it
won't be peaches and cream getting it, for every success there is a hardship, but if you work hard and focus, sooner or
later the outcome you're looking for will unfold," says Ranella. |
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Matchstik was born in Fort Camble,
Kentucky and raised in Dothan, Alabama. At age nine, Matchstik's parents separated and a few months later his father attempted
suicide. Matchstik's father, who was formerly a soldier in the United States Army Reserves, abandoned Matchstik's family,
leaving his mother to raise him and his siblings on her own. Without a father figure in his life, Matchstik found a home in the streets with drug dealers. It
wasn't long before Matchstik himself began selling cocaine. At age 13, Matchstik had his first run in with the law. Matchstik
had his second arrest at age 14 for possession of crack cocaine. Thereafter, Matchstik joined forces with the local king pin,
who also happened to be his mother's boyfriend. From the ages of 13 through 16, Matchstik and the local king pin worked together
moving 3 to 4 kilos of crack cocaine per week. Then, after his third arrest at age 16, Matchstik realized he had to turn his
life around. . Matchstik
left the life of dealing behind, dropped out of high school and passed his G.E.D. He also went on to attend college, and ultimately
joined the Navy at age 20. After completing four years of service in the Navy, he decided to leave the South and follow his
musical aspirations on the West Coast. During his journey across the country, Matchstik had a near fatal car crash where his
best friend tried to kill himself and Matchstik by grabbing the steering wheel and hitting a tractor trailer while traveling
at over speeds of 90 miles and hour. Matchstik is a real survivor despite all the triumphs he has endured over his short life. Matchstik is now
living in Los Angeles, California where he is pursuing a career in music. His energetic and innovative beats, witty rhymes
and clever choruses are just what the Hip-Hop industry needs. Matchstik has collaborated with numerous local artists in various
locations throughout the United States ranging from the East Coast, the Dirty South, and the West Coast.. Matchstik has also opened up for Joe Buddins
and Sean Paul (the Reggae Artist) in Winnipeg, Canada! Matchstik is an impressive 25-year-old who is one of America's next
Hip-Hop stars. Uniquely talented, Matchstik does not only write his own rhymes but also produces his own beats. This is live
from the den of MatchstikRepublik.com MADD MAN
Well Connected Entertainment
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