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Would
you like your artists to appear on the Urban Network
Indie Spotlight?
Contact Arthur Mitchell: businessdevelopment@urbannetwork.com
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| Mr.
Georgia Black –
2-Tears Entertainment Inc. |
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| Aaron
Heath (Mr. Georgia Black) was born and
raised in Newnan, a small town south of
Atlanta, Georgia. After linking with label
Street Talk Entertainment, he scored a
deal with the 404 Soldierz in 2002. There
he sharpened his craft working with world
renowned artists such as Lil Jon, Swizz
Beatz, Akon, Outlaws, and Killer Mike,
among others. While out doing shows in
many different venues, he constantly kept
running into an independent label from
his hometown that seemed to have the same
drive and determination as he did. The
label was 2-Tears Entertainment; where
in early January 2009, 2-Tears and Mr.
Georgia Black made it official. The single
"I Ya Ya" went on to be a big
radio hit around the Southeast that charted
him in Billboard Magazine. He is currently
working on his debut album entitled The Home Coming. |
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| ALTHEA RENÉ |
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This unparalleled artist, born December 25th in Detroit, Michigan, began her musical career at age four as a classical flautist. She studied classical music while attending Howard University in Washington D.C. and later she gained further musical inspiration from the accomplishments of Yusef Lateef, Ian Anderson, and Dave Valentine. She has since developed her own creative style.
Althea René has worked more than 10 years as a Wayne County Deputy Sheriff (Detroit, Michigan). Today, Ms. René is a full-time performing/recording artist and is regarded among many as one of the nation's most exciting solo improvisational flautists. She is currently one of the headliners on Norman Brown's 2009 Smooth Music Cruise.
Althea René's latest CD release "No Restrictions" has a unique urban contemporary flavor with a jazzy/R&B twist. She surrounds herself with some of today's most influential music producers to create an unsurpassed collection of jams. Grammy winning producer Michael Broenig (Paul McCartney & Marion Meadows) leads the charge with the piping hot title track "No Restrictions". Grammy nominated producer Rex Rideout (Luther Vandross & Lalah Hathaway) delivers scorching remakes of the urban classics "Wishing on a Star" and "I Love Your Smile". Chance Howard (Prince & The Time) takes it to another level with his sizzling Minneapolis groove "Do Ya Like Dat?" Producer Kendall Duffie (Mary Mary & Marvin Winans) puts his silky smooth touch on "Ladies Nite Out" which features guest appearances from recording artists, saxophonist Candy Dulfer and bassist Rhonda Smith. This collaboration of extraordinary talent can be called a "Red Hot" tour de force of musicianship and groovability. |
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| Chanj
– Alistair Records |
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| "I
am Chanj, and I don't limit myself."
That's how the multi-talented singer/songwriter/dancer,
all-around entertainer describes himself.
Chanj is a 3- time Showtime at the Apollo
winner; if you ventured onto his Youtube
Channel (www.youtube.com/chanjmusic),
you will find stellar performances of
his version of Floetry's "Say Yes,"
which has become a staple in his live
shows and the Al Green classic, "Let's
Stay Together." But you also find
music that is pure Chanj, especially in
songs like "My Space," "Starz
Burn Out," "Thinking,"
"Nothing Compares," and the
album's first single, "Too Cool."
His debut shows his versatility as an
artist and his unbridled command of the
stage. He's using his gift to craft a
new release that speaks for and from the
heart of a man, his emotions and his insights.
Chanj has worked with a number of high-profile
producer-songwriters from Teddy Riley
and Dre & Vidal, to Adonis and Marsha
Ambrosius from Floetry. |
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| Pensive |
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| Pensive
is a band that's melancholy in name only,
because there's nothing pensive about
these four young powerpop rockers. Hot
off a six state Midwest spring break tour,
these self-proclaimed gypsies "pump
a high octane blend of sharp hooks, smart
lyrics, and edgy melodies through a rhythm
engine that's become one of the hottest
on the US touring circuit" according
to No Cover Magazine. With a remix by
David Bendeth, the San Diego band's single
"Live Fast" is set to impact
radio and ring some digital cash registers
in anticipation of the summer re-release
of their album Artifacts as a Special
Edition, with distribution help from Fontana.
Produced by 90's pop punk hero Will Salazar,
Artifacts has been called a "fantastic
mix of melodic rock and profound pop"
by Andres Martinez, with the Spanish bonus
track "Soledad," in more than
a symbolic nod to audience unity, reminding
us that lead singer Julio Godoy finds
equal comfort in English and his native
language. Joined by guitarist Patrick
Smith, co-songwriter with Godoy, bassist
Cody Moore, and drummer Jeremy Hough,
the Pensive boys live in the van and trailer
this summer with lots more touring to
come. As the proverbial saying goes, watch
for Pensive in a town near you. |
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| Kitrel
Williams –
NVS Music Group |
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| His
debut album entitled Vintage Soul provides
an eclectic musicality to showcase the
expression of this Detroit, Michigan native's
musical prowess. This amazing artist cultivated
the seeds of his humble start within the
music industry by listening to artists
such as Al Green, Teddy Pendergrass, Little
Milton, Bobby Blue Bland, Sam Cooke and
gospel legend Rance Allen. Through the
urging of a friend employed with record
label NVS, Kitrel made the decision to
pursue a singing career in the entertainment
industry. Vintage Soul offers
music that appeals to every genre. |
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| ZEN |
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| Zen,
born Juan Coon in the small town of Norwalk,
CT, is hip-hop. His first industry experience
consisted of traveling to Queens, NY,
to record with producer Glenn "Sweety
G" Toby in the late 90's as a member
of the group Fade 2 Black. After the group
disbanded, Zen teamed with Knotti, an
underground rapper from Connecticut, and
the duo formed Disciples Of Sound, signed
to Toby's International Entertainment
Network and released the single, "New
Breed" during the late nineties.
This single was released on SPG Record's
compilation "Nu Civilization."
Zen temporarily hung up the mic and replaced
it with 2 turntables-becoming a very well-known
and respected club and radio DJ—capturing
live radio spots as a remote club DJ on
NYC 107.5 WBLS, and many famous Tri State
area nightclubs. But the call to make
music was too much to resist and after
uniting with Aaron Brown. The duo formed
Phoenix Music Media and released Zen again
in a blazing single entitled, "I
Love You." The song, featuring multi-platinum
veteran Sharon Bryant from Atlantic Starr,
and a singer from the Bronx, named Lafonda,
captured the ears of Fase-1 /Fontana execs
and was quickly released under their distribution
umbrella. |
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| Case
– Indigo Blue |
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| Case
Woodard, known by fans as just "Case"
was born in New York and grew up in the
Brooklyn and Mount Vernon projects together
with his parents and two younger sisters.
Introduced to music by his father (briefly
a member of the group Cameo), Case believes
music is in his blood. Case's solo career
took off with the release of "Touch
Me Tease Me" from his first self-titled
album Case. The hit song, co-written
by Mary J. Blige featuring guest vocals
from Foxy Brown was part of The Nutty
Professor soundtrack, achieving gold
status. He followed the success of his
first album with a Personal Conversation
in 1999 and topped the charts with "Missing
You" from his third album Open
Letter which was released in 2001.
Case asked to be released from Def Jam
Records in 2004 and has since worked through
the challenges of a changing music industry,
partnering with manager Blue Williams
to create an independent record label,
Indigo Blue. His much anticipated fourth
album, The Rose Experience, was
released fall 2008. In The Rose Experience,
new songs such as "Lovely" and
"I Can't" will take the listener
on a journey into love and relationships
from Case's perspective. |
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| DJ
Artistic |
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| DJ
Artistic has been a driving force in the
music industry for many years. In 1994,
he introduced the infamous Breakthrough
Hip Hop collective, which is known for
MC and DJ battles. It supplied an outlet
for new artists to exhibit their talent
in an Apollo-styled environment. Currently,
Artistic's latest success includes DJ'ing
and production with the West Coast super
group Deep Rooted. Collectively, Deep
Rooted earned two music awards and is
enjoying the success of their sophomore
album titled, Second Coming.
Artistic has also been recognized for
his performance with legendary artists
like KRS One, Supernatural, Ice Cube,
and comedian Mike Epps. With his successful
track record, determination and passion,
Artistic has been the official DJ at the
Urban Network Conference the past three
years. |
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| Boe
Skagz & Tay Nati |
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| Boe
Skagz, born Rodney Jones, grew up in Hollis,
Queens. Tamas Houston, better known as
the young Tay Nati, is on the short list
of rappers coming out of Cincinnati. Unbeknownst
to each other, both set out on the same
path at the same time traveling across
the country to Los Angeles to continue
to reach their dreams of being heard worldwide.
In a matter of months of each arriving
in the West, they met, meshed, and they
recorded together. Boe Skagz & Tay
Nati's first cut together, "Guttaville,"
was heard and immediately placed as the
first track on the Waist Deep movie soundtrack.
A combination of style and swagger never
seen before, CIN/NYC, Boe Skagz &
Tay Nati connected the dots to a universal
sound. |
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| Flyy
Repps & The Noisey Boys
– Get Lifted Management |
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The
Flyy Repps are four high school neighbors
hailing from Orange County, California:
Dayvon Andrews (16, "Spazzy"),
Marcell Oliver (17, "Young Play"),
Jared Chambers (16, "Hartatac"),
and Johnathan Buckley (16, "Johnny
Kash"). They became inspired to
take their music career serious after
producing and promoting a song that
they did "just for fun" which
received a shockingly great response
and a demand for more music from the
boys. Soon after, they were being requested
to perform locally and at showcases
including at the Hollywood Knitting
Factory. Currently, the Flyy Repps are
in the studio working on self-produced
and written music as well as with other
local producers.
17-year-old twins Tyrell and Jarrell
Spence, born and raised in Corona, CA
were musically inspired by their father,
a DJ whose equipment and music selection
of old school Rap and R&B became
the very tools that the twins used to
create and make their own style of music.
Now a Rap Duo, the Noisey Boys, set
out to distinguish their individual
characteristics as entertainers. They
are hard at work in the studio, writing,
producing and practicing their show.
They hope to one day work with Snoop
Dog, Common, Swizz Beats and many other
great artists and producers they admire. |
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| Johnny
B - Young Cincy Records |
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| As
a child, John Bland II moved from New
Orleans to Cincinnati. Son of playwright,
Sylvia Thomas, he experienced the rigors
of show business early on. In 2005, Johnny
B got into recording hip-hop at his high
school studio. Later, in 2006, he began
producing. By 2007, with his passion for
rapping and producing hip-hop, Johnny
B created the song "Young Star"
released on his own record label, Young
Cincy Records. Continuing with his movement
forward, Johnny B went back to the studio
to record his 1st single "Do Yo Dance."
The song is produced by both Sparkz the
Trakman and Johnny B. With an array of
influences, Johnny B brings something
new, fresh, and different to the industry
unlike his favorite rappers on the radio
now. He takes gospel, hip-hop, rap, jazz
and R&B and encompasses them into
his songs. |
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| B-SHEL |
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| Born
in West Covina, California, B-Shel is
of Puerto Rican/African-American descent.
He got his start at the age of 7 when
he was discovered by Ford Modeling Agency
and Face Finders. B-Shel's modeling career
soared as he scored a modeling opportunity
with famous designer Karl Kani and also
explored acting, landing several commercials.
His career shifted to the music industry
where as a performer, B-Shel has had the
opportunity to open for artists such as
Ashanti, Destiny's Child, Jon B, Tonéx,
and others. His music has been in rotation
with 100.9 The Heat FM, (with Big Boy
in the morning) and has been featured
on several other stations, including the
internet. B-Shel is currently seeking
a record deal with a company that believes
in his talent, passion for the industry,
and marketable characteristics. |
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| Kid
Jones |
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| Southern
California born and bred, Kid Jones aka
Young Cali is no stranger to West Coast
Hip-Hop. The legacy of his favorite rap
artists like 2 Pac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre,
Too $hort, NWA, and Tha Dogg Pound have
certainly influenced him, but he has a
style and flow all his own. Understanding
the business and all its ups and downs,
Kid Jones is well on his way to stardom.
He is kicking down doors and establishing
his name within the music industry with
his infectious new release, Hustler
of The Year. While music is at the
forefront of Kid Jones' goal of taking
over the industry, the entertainer is
multi-faceted. Besides making music, Kid
Jones is also attending college pursuing
a degree in business and a minor in African
American studies. |
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| Kaylah
Marin – Epiphany
Entertainment |
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| Kaylah
Marin is a neo-soul songstress, songwriter,
poet, and activist whose rich, powerful
voice has earned her comparisons to soul
stylist Brenda Russell, as well as R&B
divas Jill Scott and Jennifer Hudson.
Kaylah can deliver a commanding, full-bodied
gospel vibe in one breath, a subtle whisper
in the next, and she can belt those classics.
On Loving Life, Kaylah's soon-to-be-released
debut CD, produced by five-time Grammy
Award-winner Narada Michael Walden, she
wraps her distinctive voice around a collection
of tunes where retro grooves give way
to funky R&B, classic soul and hip
hop rhymes. The first video from the new
CD, for the title track "Loving Life",
was created by Emmy Award-winning director
Eric Paul Fournier and will be featured
in his film documenting his two years
traveling with President Obama. The opening
cut, "Tell Me Why" and "Loving
Life" are currently being worked
at radio in the Urban AC Format. |
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| Lazarus
– Lazarus Entertainment |
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| Hustling
the streets by day, but writing poetry
at night, Lazarus listened to the rap
music that filled the airwaves –
namely Houston's hardcore rapper Crime
Boss. At 15, he recorded his first single,
"Another Day on the Hustle,"
with a neighborhood rap group. Witnessing
the success of rappers on the New Orleans-based
record label, Cash Money Records caused
Lazarus to grow impatient so he started
his own independent label, Lazarus Entertainment.
He released his first album, Here
I Come in 2000, and moved more than
10,000 units, hitting the road in his
hometown of Lake Charles, LA and neighboring
cities. The first single released
off the album entitled Heart of a Hustler
is "Enemy & I" which was
featured in the film Alpha Dogs
starring Justin Timberlake and its soundtrack.
Lazarus made his foray into acting nabbing
his first lead role in a film Joshua
Heart of a Warrior. His second release,
Heart of a Hustler is set to
hit radio and retail. |
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| LC |
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| "LC"
(Lavon Collins) was born and raised in
Bronx, New York, where he began to develop
his love for music. LC was taught early
in life to follow his dreams. His mother
and father raised him and gave him a keyboard
at the age of 12; there he began to nurture
what has now flourished into his musical
career. His influences include Rakim,
KRS One, 2Pac, and Nas. LC's writing reflected
his mentor "ALM" who taught
him to compose and arrange music. He did
local shows, performed at parties from
"Sound View" to Bronx Park East
and created a buzz for himself performing
in rap showcases throughout NYC. LC won
the Indie Artists Showcase at the Urban
Network 20th Anniversary celebration in
Newport Beach, CA. His single "Never
Done" is scheduled for release this
summer on Marble Ice Entertainment. |
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| MMP
– Lady Boss Entertainment/Bungalo Records |
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| After
engaging in traditional opportunities
afforded urban youth, in 2006 Andre "DS"
Sutton and Markeith "MD" Jackson
formed Movin Music Platoon (MMP) to "create
great music, provide for their families
and put Jersey on the map." In 2007,
MMP released the instant street classic
Food For Thought. MMP attended
the BET Awards, Hood Hard Day, and the
Billboard Music Conference, and performed
at the SWAC Championship game in Birmingham.
Since their launch, MMP appeared in Taking
It To The Streets Vol 1 & 2 alongside
Juelz Santana, Wu-Tang Clan, and Ed Lover,
performed with Jim Jones and Byrd Gang,
opened for Rich Boy, as well as placed
a video on Video Music Box in New Jersey.
In 2008, MMP signed a major label distribution
deal with Bungalo Records and Universal
Music Group. The deal is part of a joint
venture agreement with Lady Boss Entertainment
and Lydia Harris. |
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| Michelle
Lang and Still Water |
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| Michelle
Lang and Still Water have won numerous
regional awards including 2008 Best Urban
Contemporary Group and 2008 Best Urban
Contemporary Female Vocalist. They also
were the 2007 ITM Award Winners for Best
Crossover and Best Collaboration, Duo
or Group for their hit song Hero from
the Paint project. They were also the
KNHC 89.5 2006 recipient of the award
for Best Contemporary Duo or Group. MLSW
won the KUBE 93 Pre-Summer Jam Show in
2003 and have performed in front of a
vast array of audiences from shows like
the 2006 Tom Joyner Sky Show in Las Vegas,
the famous Beale Street in Memphis, TN
and the Bumpershoot Festival in Seattle,
WA to the quaint Single Mother's Brunch
and the raucous college weekend Band Fest!
In addition to the many conferences and
festivals MLSW has participated in, MLSW
is gaining national recognition with established
Gospel artists. Originating from Seattle,
WA the widely requested, highly acclaimed
band brings a funky UnForgettable, UnIgnorable,
UnDeterred, groove to Gospel Music. |
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| S1 |
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| Kjae,
TraXX and ShayDot, aka S1, are just three
guys who became brothers under extraordinary
circumstances. The trio of S1 along with
up and coming producer "The Genius"
has written and co-produced what they
humorously call S1's Second Debut Album,
aptly titled, The Sound of a Feeling.
A few of the hot singles to look out for,
"I AM," a blasting anthem that
will grab you right out of your seat in
the first five seconds; "Do It Right"
a smooth sexy joint the ladies will love
to hear and the fellas will love to recite;
and "Paperboy," a feel good
joint about the fun and freedom of having
money. Kjae, TraXX and ShayDot have one
thing in common; their need to step outside
the box; to showcase their ability to
think beyond the boundaries of today's
commercial music. |
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| Bo
Benton |
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| Born
on the South side of Chicago into a music
oriented family, Bo is set to release
her debut album Queen of the Night on
Gold Starr Entertainment/Fontana May 2009.
Various hit making producers are included,
starting with top producer Kevin "Shek'spere"
Briggs and Lil Ronnie (Bow Wow, Nelly,
R. Kelly, T Pain), who produced the latest
single "I Know You Want It"
co-written by Lil Ronnie, Bo Benton and
Pusher Deville. Bo plans to be a driving
force in the ever changing music industry.
Bo's project consists of her wearing various
hats, from producing, writing, singing
to running her own successful music company
– Bo owns and is President of Gold
Starr Entertainment. Performing from Tokyo
to Chicago and back home in Hollywood,
at present, life revolves around her #1
passion: music. Bo's music has a message
– none of her songs are produced
just for sound's sake. |
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| OverDoz |
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| OverDoz
consists of three of Inglewood's most
promising artists. Sleezy, Kent, and Tube
are three 20-year old MC's that rap over
hip hop and funk based beats to make songs
that their generation can relate to in
more than one way. Whether it's drugs,
violence in the community or girls and
envious friends, they bless tracks with
their creative melodies and concepts.
Meeting up in the summer of 2008, Sleezy
and Kent began writing their first album
Bowties and Rosaries. Before
releasing the album at the end of 2008,
the group acquired Tube after his return
from Arizona State University. With Sleezy's
straightforward approach, Kent's metaphoric
approach, and Tube's easygoing approach
on issues brought up in their songs they
have come to form OverDoz. |
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| Princeton
Michael Dudley |
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| Milwaukee,
Wisconsin native Princeton Michael Dudley
has always loved the performing arts.
He dreams of becoming a globally known
singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and
voice-over artist. With a Digital Video
Production Certificate from Washtenaw
Community College, Princeton has also
acquired skills that will allow him to
produce, direct, and edit film for music
videos and motion pictures. Favorite artists
include Chris Brown, Usher, Michael Jackson,
Will Smith and Luther Vandross. Princeton
has participated in productions and performances
such as Annie, Every Tongue
Confess, and The Glory and The
Fire. He has also participated in
talent shows and performed at Washtenaw
Community College. |
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| RedCloud
– Syntax |
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| In
2001, RedCloud independently released
his debut album, Is This Thing On?
and steadily built a network of fans on
the underground scene. By touring relentlessly,
RedCloud sold more than 40,000 copies
collectively of his first two albums,
Is This Thing On? and 2003's
Traveling Circus. His latest album,
Hawthorne's Most Wanted, reflects
his grisly past while offering inspiration
and hope for a better tomorrow. RedCloud's
passionate music hits with the urgency
of classic West Coast gangster rap and
showcases Golden Era-inspired lyrical
skills. The album's forceful title track
features Kurupt, detailing how he navigated
through the treacherous streets of his
gang-infested Los Angeles-area hometown.
Much of the rest of Hawthorne's Most
Wanted is decidedly more upbeat and
optimistic. The funky "Tapatio"
features RedCloud and Pigeon John trading
braggadocio rhymes, while "Guns &
Roses," showcases guests Jayo Felony,
Eek-A-Mouse and Tonex, examining spiritual
topics. |
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| Burch |
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| Winston,
North Carolina born Burch began rapping
at the age of 11 and pretty much perfected
his craft by the time he was 14. Burch
is a grounded young artist, who has a
laid back and calm demeanor that serves
to echo his strong sense of community,
family and God. Even though his music
is ripe for the streets, Burch chooses
to remain above the fray when it comes
to creativity. His single release, "Margarita,"
contains the type of hot new beat and
hook that may get him noticed by the music
industry and help build his growing audience
of fans, especially females who seem to
like the song. The rapper continues to
promote his brand by consistently performing,
hitting places like the Black Theatre
Festival talent show in the summer of
07 and small venues such as Club Formula,
a recent Moe Lucas Blum Park event, Club
Peppers, The Drop, and Ziggy's. |
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| Solo
Ant |
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| Growing
up in Long Beach, California, Anthony
("Solo Ant") Holmes got his
start rapping at the age of seven. His
first performance was for a junior high
talent show and he has been rocking the
mic ever since. These days you can catch
Solo Ant battling MC's on the streets,
and in freestyle battles at The Urban
Underground Outlet, among others. Solo
Ant music has been featured in such shows
as ABC Family's Lincoln Heights
and Oxygen's Bad Girls Club.
Holmes has several collaborations under
his belt, including working with the Korean
team of producers Teddy Yoon and J.B.
Kim on their hit "Want You"
as well as producer/musician Juneski and
R&B singer Big Mark on songs such
as "I Don't Care," "Clubbin,"
"Unity," "Unexpected Call"
among others. |
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| The
20 Boyz |
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| The
20 Boyz, name meaning second to none,
hail from Richmond, California. The 3
members Chain Gang (Bakari Williams) Cyntrill
(Bernard Lee) An O'Feava (Andre Eastland)
were influenced by music at a very young
age. After all three of their families
relocated to Fairfield, Ca the guys entered
their first talent show and actually realized
there passion for music. They began playing
around the Bay Area getting major exposure
and sharing with artists such as Missy
Elliot, Dj Unk, Keak da Sneak, San Quinn,
Kafani, and a host of others. Their passion
for performing explodes whenever they
hit the stage. Their sound is diverse
and has no boundaries. Don't mistake
their confidence for cockiness. They're
just determined and focused on knowing
that once they get their first break,
they will have a lasting effect on the
industry an its fans for years to come. |
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| Therese-Marie
– Jade Wind
Music |
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| There's
A Cry In My Heart, Therese-Marie's
critically acclaimed freshman album, produced
by award-winning producer and artist Lenny
LeBlanc, led to her first music video,
performances in Nashville and at premiere
theaters in Branson; as well as receiving
national radio and television exposure.
Among her many credits, she has had the
honor of being among Billboard Magazine's
World Song Contest. Her latest music video
is "Aint That Kind Of Man" a
track off her recent album Butterfly.
Recently, Therese-Marie has appeared on
Kimora Lee Simmons' reality show "Life
In The Fab Lane" on E!, and was chosen
to write the theme song and appear in
the McDonald's GospelFest music video
to benefit the Ronald McDonald House as
well as lending her talents to Nashville's
Celebrity Softball Benefit which aired
on national television for three consecutive
years. |
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| Spice
1 – Thug World
Music Group |
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| Spice
1 is a legendary West Coast rapper born
in Bryan, TX and raised in Hayward, California.
He is best known for his contribution
to Bay Area gangsta rap in the 1990's
and 2000's, including his acclaimed self-titled
album, Spice 1. He remains unstoppable
with the forthcoming release of Home
Street Home, his first on his own
Thug World Music Group LLC label, distributed
through Bungalo/Universal Music Group.
The album will be released in the Summer
of 2009 and documents the near fatal shooting
that Spice suffered on the morning of
December 3, 2007 while sitting in his
parent's driveway in Hayward. The shooting
was motivated by robbery, rather than
any sort of rivalry. Spice 1 fully recovered
at Eden Medical Center and is destined
to show the world why he is a legend in
the game with his label, and new album
in 2009. |
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| Unytee
– Unytee Music |
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| Unytee,
a new dynamic duo from the Inland Empire,
has taken the Christian music scene by
storm with the release of their new CD
entitled It Is You. This full
length album blends Jazz, R&B, and
Contemporary Gospel melodies together
to create an intimate praise and worship
experience. Listeners of all ages are
encouraged to exalt God with tunes such
as "Intimacy," "It is You"
and "You Are Gonna Win." Teresa
Carter and Falishia Roberts of Unytee
both have deep passion and incredible
hearts for pure worship. Teresa is currently
an assistant worship leader at Mountain
View Community Church in Rancho Cucamonga,
California. Falishia is a member of the
Women's Choir at Mountain View Community
Church in Temecula, California. |
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| Bay
Area Bad Girlz |
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inclined and known to be lyrically impressive,
the Bay Area Bad Girlz (BABG) represent
a female movement, building community
unity with strong, hip-hop music. As dedicated
activists, the Girlz tour, sell, and fundraise,
making themselves a recognizable brand.
Their social, political, analytical, and
female perspective on life, especially
in the urban/hip-hop culture make the
BABG interesting and intriguing. The Bay
Area Bad Girlz were recently featured
on the Silence the Violence CD compilation
and toured with the Musiq 4 Hunger Tour,
founded by Li Maria Garcia in 2008. Currently
the Bay Area Bad Girlz are performing
locally and preparing a California college
tour. |
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