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Simplicity - October 2009 - R&B

Listen: “I’m The Bomb” Feat. Jay Murda

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“Simplicity”
There are many words to describe the singing group “Simplicity”. The words honest, pure, talented, sweet, focused, intelligent, and gifted are just a few.They have been singing since they were four and five years old. First, we have the twins, Starr and Sha’tarr who are 17 years old and last, but not least we have Tasia who is 16 years old. The three sisters are from Brooklyn, NY, where they call the Coney Island section their home. Their mixture of R&B, with a touch of Hip-Hop blends smoothly with their gospel background. I am sure many would agree their sound is timeless. The ladies may be young by the industry’s standards, but they are very experienced. They have performed in many venues in New York City, like BET’S 106&PARK, HARLEM WEEK AT 135TH STREET, THE SUGAR BAR, BB KING’S, APOLLO, THE WINGATE FIELD AND BET’S BLAZE DA’ STAGE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. Simplicity also performed throughout South Carolina and Texas. Starr, Sha’tarr and Tasia are inspired by all of the young artists of today, and have been influenced by the SUPREMES, ARETHA FRANKLIN, PATTI LABELLE, DESTINY’S CHILD, MARY J. BLIGE AND MARIAH CAREY to name a few. Their father, who is their manager, songwriter and biggest fan, has always been a major part of their career.
THESE LADIES ARE TRULY DESTINED FOR
GREATNESS!!!
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Line For Line (LFL) - October 2009 - Hip Hop

Listen: “Son”

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BIO:
LFL is an acronym forLine for Line.” It can also be seen or heard as “LineLine” or “L for L.” LFL simply started as just an idea R.E.D. had contemplated for awhile. Naturally he has a reaction to go “line for line” with any rapper or any mike, at any time and when the time is right. From conception to a soon to be delivered album, R.E.D. has created the ultimate hip-hop group called “LFL.” As the source of connection, he has put together a group of talented men who are individually gifted lyrically in their own right. He is working vigorously to create an LP with LFL that is heart-felt and dangerously fresh to the hip-hop game. The concepts are above-grade and deep, yet hard and gritty like the streets. The LFL Project is a great representation of R.E.D.’s ability to form a well-balanced hip-hop group and infusing the synergy to an undisputed high!

Contact Info:

Lineforlinelfl@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/line4line

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Rashida Jolley - September 2009 - R&B

Listen: “There’s No One Else Like You”

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Rashida Jolley

Coming fresh off her break through appearance on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent,” Rashida Jolley is creating a new lane in the urban music landscape. She performed “Killing Me Softly” on the harp while singing and using the harp as a percussion instrument. The performance was received with a standing ovation. It is that kind of response she receives everytime she performs. Rashida Jolley is on a mission to make the harp an official instrument of Urban/Hip Hop Music.

Rashida Jolley, the singer, harpist and songwriter began singing lead in her church choir at age 7 and studying the harp at the DC Youth Orchestra at age 10.  It was her mom’s idea to combine her singing with the harp.  “The first song I learned was Stevie Wonder’s “If it Magic”.”  It was then Rashida found her niche. She began writing songs on the harp and started performing across the country.   She started being called “The Harp Girl.”

Her father, the late Noble Jolley Sr., was a renowned jazz guitarist and earned Howard University’s very first degree in Jazz Studies. He mentored Rashida and her siblings in Music.  Rashida comes from a musical family. Her core production team includes her brother’s Nathan and Noble Jolley, Jr. who play Drums and Keyboards.

Rashida has represented The District of Columbia (Washington, DC) in the Miss America Pageant and opened for John Legend. Since the “America’s Got Talent” appearance, she has received rave reviews from fans, the media and prominent celebrities.  Rashida recently performed at the 2009 Congressional Black Caucus weekend won the September 2009 “Faces in the Crowd” Showcase in New York co- sponsored by SRC/Universal Records. It was that showcase which led to recording artist to Chrisette Michele being signed. She also performed at the Ludacris Foundation Tribute Dinner in October 2009

Rashida is currently in the studio working on material for her debut album. She has teamed with Emmy Award winning mixer Charlie Jones’ new company Urban Melodic Entertainment for representation. In addition to her core production team she hopes to work with Kanye West, Dr. Dre., Rodney Jerkins, Alicia Keys, John Legend and Ne-Yo for her debut album. Current plans are to leak the debut single “Take it to the Bank” to radio the end of 2009 and formally release the first single in the first quarter of 2010.

Contact Info:

www.myspace.com/rashidajolleyfanz

cjaudiomixer@gmail.com

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Siani - September 2009 - Hip Hop

Listen: “give-her-what-she-wants

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Brooklyn’s SIANI, at the forefront of a generation of artists

confronting stagnant and crippling trends, uses his evolving
understanding of the culture, through his music, to inspire.

He collaborated with numerous artists in the bustling New York
underground scene, dropping singles, mixed joints, the occasional
remix, and experimenting with a variety of styles before coming into
his own.

As he straightforwardly puts it, “art, inspiration, originality, truth
— not forced, from the heart — the essence. That’s where I am right
now. That’s my reality.”

Contact Info.

Myspace.com/Sianimusic
FaceBook.com/Siani1213
imeem.com/siani1213
youtube.com/siani1213
Twitter.com/Siani1213

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Joshua - August 2009 - R&B

Listen: Jockin My Swag
Listen: Heart of Mine

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www.myspace.com/joshuamitchell5

Joshua* started writing music in 2001 but has been a talented singer his entire life. Joshua* hails from Chicago and has appeared in various stage performances like talent shows, musicals and plays, where he’s been able to further hone his musical skills. Influenced by “all the greats” some of which consist of Prince, Sting, Ella Fitzgerald, Donny Hathaway and Michael Jackson, Joshua* shines on his first recording project “A Soul Progressive”. His style of music is described as R&B with a Pop/Soul appeal and he definitely puts a lot of his own “soul” into each of his songs. Inspired and motivated by Life’s experiences as well as the experiences of others, Joshua* creates interesting and dynamic lyrics. He believes that “everyone has something that sets them apart, but some are too afraid at times to really shine true.” Since he is willing to take risks in his music and image, Joshua* doesn’t fit into the average musical artist mold. He has and continues to work with some of New York’s finest producers like Alcalyne, Grown Man Music, Chris Rob and AGONY and is set to release his next project entitled “STARDOM*” in Winter 2009.

Joshua* is a refreshing light to the music industry. He believes that there are so many groups who have the same sound and who are doing the same things musically but he knows that “the fans are hungry for something more than what they’ve been forced to eat and strives to create a platform for a more honest musical experience.

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TALoNTED - August 2009 - Hip Hop

Listen: Maturity

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Website:      www.talonted.com

*W*hat does it take to be TALoNTED? Take a close look at New Jersey’s latest

hip-hop phenom and you’ll find the answer. With an honest and organic
approach to music, TALoNTED offers a fresh perspective to an undeniably
saturated industry.

Born the youngest of four to Nigerian parents in East Orange, New Jersey,
then moving to Newark, New Jersey, TALoNTED wrote his first rhyme at age
six.  His story of focus and ambition is powerful.  Through the
determination of his mother, TALoNTED and his family eventually moved to the
neighboring suburb of South Orange, New Jersey.  Some may say the move
resulted in the young man having a decent resume, with a B.S. from Wharton
and a J.D. from NYU.  Throughout the years he spent pursuing banging those
grades out, he NEVER ceased to keep his music movement afloat.  Performing
at a number of talent shows and colleges, including Temple, Drexel and NYU,
TALoNTED established himself as an up-and-coming artist whose passion and
aspirational flavor inspire listeners to think outside the box and explore
limitless possibilities.

TALoNTED’s music reveals the many facets of a person that just can’t be
boxed in or easily categorized.  He introduces us to the new rap hero
prototype. With hopes of his music touching the globe and representing, as
he puts it, “renaissance men and women,” hip hop has been introduced to
something new. Something daring.  Something special.

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F-MOS - July 2009 - Hip Hop

Listen: “Yeah Yeah”www.myspace.com/FMOS www.FMOSmusic.com www.twitter.com/FMOS If you’re listening...if you’re REALLY listening, then take a step into Harlem, NY, a community that has produced some of Hip Hop’s most successful artists. A place that Hip Hop artist F-MOS, also known as the Better Pen calls his home. Growing up, F-MOS caught his spark in street battles across New York City. A star athlete in high school, F-MOS put his basketball career behind him to enroll in Fordham University on an academic scholarship, the summer of 1998. However, it was during that summer, filled with street battle accolades and long studio sessions that would change his life and pave a new path for him. “I like to say after that summer I spent four years learning and four years waiting”, states MOS. In late 2001, F-MOS caught the attention of the newly formed camp of Krucial Keys, spearheaded by now Grammy-award winning singer, Alicia Keys. After graduating from Fordham in 2002, F-MOS inked a production/management deal with Alicia and Krucial Keys to the dismay of a number of interested major labels. It was during that time that F-MOS completed his anticipated mini-album, “The Better Pen”, but also made the decision to part ways with the production company. In 2004, F-MOS formed Street Heat Incorporated, a New York based onestop independent music company composed of Hip Hop and R&B music, marketing, and promotions. MOS chimes in, “This movement is to prove that I’m so much more than an artist with a demo!” Currently, F-MOS’ main project is titled Bringing New York Back! (BNYB). With his focus being to preserve the heat of NY Hip Hop culture, Mos states, “This project was sparked by the need to bring back classic East Coast music and snatch back the New York swagger”. Culminating all the elements of Hip Hop in NY from production, to lyrics, to artist, BNYB promises to rep where Hip Hop started…as well as where it’s headed. Once again being heavily courted by industry insiders and underground icons alike, F-MOS is the rap chauffeur poised to drive Hip Hop. If you’re REALLY listening….the movement is here and his name is F-MOS!

www.myspace.com/FMOS www.FMOSmusic.com www.twitter.com/FMOS If you’re listening...if you’re REALLY listening, then take a step into Harlem, NY, a community that has produced some of Hip Hop’s most successful artists. A place that Hip Hop artist F-MOS, also known as the Better Pen calls his home. Growing up, F-MOS caught his spark in street battles across New York City. A star athlete in high school, F-MOS put his basketball career behind him to enroll in Fordham University on an academic scholarship, the summer of 1998. However, it was during that summer, filled with street battle accolades and long studio sessions that would change his life and pave a new path for him. “I like to say after that summer I spent four years learning and four years waiting”, states MOS. In late 2001, F-MOS caught the attention of the newly formed camp of Krucial Keys, spearheaded by now Grammy-award winning singer, Alicia Keys. After graduating from Fordham in 2002, F-MOS inked a production/management deal with Alicia and Krucial Keys to the dismay of a number of interested major labels. It was during that time that F-MOS completed his anticipated mini-album, “The Better Pen”, but also made the decision to part ways with the production company. In 2004, F-MOS formed Street Heat Incorporated, a New York based onestop independent music company composed of Hip Hop and R&B music, marketing, and promotions. MOS chimes in, “This movement is to prove that I’m so much more than an artist with a demo!” Currently, F-MOS’ main project is titled Bringing New York Back! (BNYB). With his focus being to preserve the heat of NY Hip Hop culture, Mos states, “This project was sparked by the need to bring back classic East Coast music and snatch back the New York swagger”. Culminating all the elements of Hip Hop in NY from production, to lyrics, to artist, BNYB promises to rep where Hip Hop started…as well as where it’s headed. Once again being heavily courted by industry insiders and underground icons alike, F-MOS is the rap chauffeur poised to drive Hip Hop. If you’re REALLY listening….the movement is here and his name is F-MOS!

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Sadiiya Rock - July 2009 - R&B

Sadiiya Rock  (Noun) Sah-d-yah: whimsical, talented and young spirited; one who loves expressing themselves through song.   Coming fresh off her win on BET’s 106 & Park “WOW”, the journey has been a coming of age process for this 23-year-old Brooklynite.  She began cultivating her voice at a very early age with vocal coaching from “Uncle Ray” (Raymond Rock), a member of the 1970/80's Band “Crown Heights Affair”. Talent runs in the Rock family, from her cousins comedian/actor Chris Rock to comedian Tony Rock.  Sadiiya Rock is applying the same focused driven work ethic to her own career.     Sadiiya attended the famed “Tada”, a theatrical youth ensemble in New York while simultaneously attending acting workshops with Casting Director, the Late Maria Greco. Her innate sense of fashion design landed her an internship with BET’s (Black Entertainment Television) Wardrobe Department in New York. There she met veteran sound designer/mixer Charlie (C.J.) Jones, CEO of the newly developed Urban Melodic Entertainment (UME).  At CBS, C.J. oversees audio for BET's 106 & Park, Inside Edition and Guiding Light.  His mixing credits also include Showtime at the Apollo, Live at Gotham, Laffapolooza with Jamie Foxx, Spectacle with Elvis Costello and The Chris Rock Show. Jones recently won the 2008 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Mixing” for CBS Daytime Drama “Guiding Light.”    Throughout the years Sadiiya’s has trained with Grammy Award winner and veteran vocal coach Gwen Conley and teamed with choreographer Violet Galagarza (KR3T’s, Broadway Dance). Working in the background, stylist by day, performer by night, Sadiiya had a court-side view to artists on their rise to the top; from Alicia Keys to Keyshia Cole, from Mario to Lloyd; she was taking notes.  Rock  was starting to perform at prominent spots like the Village Underground, Joe’s Pub or book gigs like “BK Fashion Weekend,” Atlantis Music Conference” and recently Hot97’s “Blaze The Stage”.  She’s paying her dues and building a name for herself.   Sadiiya Rock has created a unique lane. She is using her song writing coupled with an urban fused sonic canvass to convey her message. “Personally, at a time when there is so much fear in the world, I want people to believe they can be fearless through my music”. She is a new organic funky presence in the world of urban/pop music. This is reflected in her influences, from Aretha Franklin to Gwen Stefani to Earth, Wind and Fire to Guns & Roses. For her pop debut single “Flatline” she collaborated with noted German producer/songwriter Marcus Brosch who’s been producing artists from Europe’s version of American Idol and has done remixes for Brandy, Lionel Richie and Enrique Iglesias. “Lovalicious” her urban debut single was produced by New Orleans producer Blair Lavigne and UME head, C.J.  Both singles are currently available on all digital distribution outlets including iTunes, Rhapsody.com and amazon.com.

Sadiiya Rock (Noun) Sah-d-yah: whimsical, talented and young spirited; one who loves expressing themselves through song. Coming fresh off her win on BET’s 106 & Park “WOW”, the journey has been a coming of age process for this 23-year-old Brooklynite. She began cultivating her voice at a very early age with vocal coaching from “Uncle Ray” (Raymond Rock), a member of the 1970/80's Band “Crown Heights Affair”. Talent runs in the Rock family, from her cousins comedian/actor Chris Rock to comedian Tony Rock. Sadiiya Rock is applying the same focused driven work ethic to her own career. Sadiiya attended the famed “Tada”, a theatrical youth ensemble in New York while simultaneously attending acting workshops with Casting Director, the Late Maria Greco. Her innate sense of fashion design landed her an internship with BET’s (Black Entertainment Television) Wardrobe Department in New York. There she met veteran sound designer/mixer Charlie (C.J.) Jones, CEO of the newly developed Urban Melodic Entertainment (UME). At CBS, C.J. oversees audio for BET's 106 & Park, Inside Edition and Guiding Light. His mixing credits also include Showtime at the Apollo, Live at Gotham, Laffapolooza with Jamie Foxx, Spectacle with Elvis Costello and The Chris Rock Show. Jones recently won the 2008 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Mixing” for CBS Daytime Drama “Guiding Light.” Throughout the years Sadiiya’s has trained with Grammy Award winner and veteran vocal coach Gwen Conley and teamed with choreographer Violet Galagarza (KR3T’s, Broadway Dance). Working in the background, stylist by day, performer by night, Sadiiya had a court-side view to artists on their rise to the top; from Alicia Keys to Keyshia Cole, from Mario to Lloyd; she was taking notes. Rock was starting to perform at prominent spots like the Village Underground, Joe’s Pub or book gigs like “BK Fashion Weekend,” Atlantis Music Conference” and recently Hot97’s “Blaze The Stage”. She’s paying her dues and building a name for herself. Sadiiya Rock has created a unique lane. She is using her song writing coupled with an urban fused sonic canvass to convey her message. “Personally, at a time when there is so much fear in the world, I want people to believe they can be fearless through my music”. She is a new organic funky presence in the world of urban/pop music. This is reflected in her influences, from Aretha Franklin to Gwen Stefani to Earth, Wind and Fire to Guns & Roses. For her pop debut single “Flatline” she collaborated with noted German producer/songwriter Marcus Brosch who’s been producing artists from Europe’s version of American Idol and has done remixes for Brandy, Lionel Richie and Enrique Iglesias. “Lovalicious” her urban debut single was produced by New Orleans producer Blair Lavigne and UME head, C.J. Both singles are currently available on all digital distribution outlets including iTunes, Rhapsody.com and amazon.com.

Listen: “Lovalicious”

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Rebel Clique - June 2009 - Hip Hop

Listen: You and ME Together Mouse and C-Bugz make a crazy team; not just rappers, they’re song writers as well as Producers. The chemistry between them is like none you've seen before. Whether they are on stage or in the office, they are looking forward to moving into high gear and big success. The time is now, and presented with the right opportunity they are ready and sure that they will take over and change the game! Rebel Recadz was founded by Mouse and C-bugz. The name REBELZ comes from a group of friends that have grown up together since childhood. Rapping was just life on wax for C-bugz. C-bugz and Mouse have been rapping together since the age of Ten. They would perform at camps churches and even the hallways in middle school for a crowd of not only students but teachers also. In 2002 C-bugz signed with a production label known as Cinematic records headed by Jon Shapiro. He headlined shows and opened for artist such as Black rob, Snoop dog, Mobb deep, and Outcast. In 2004 He left Cinematic to form Rebel Recadz along with his cousin and childhood friend Mouse. Together they searched for a new sound and a way to make hip hop music the way it used to be, creative, feel good and memorable. Currently considered as one of the best rappers by many C-bugz has not yet scratched the surface on what many expect him to be, LEGENDARY!!!

Together Mouse and C-Bugz make a crazy team; not just rappers, they’re song writers as well as Producers. The chemistry between them is like none you’ve seen before. Whether they are on stage or in the office,
they are looking forward to moving into high gear and big success. The time is now, and presented with the right opportunity they are ready and sure that they will take over and change the game! Rebel Recadz was
founded by Mouse and C-bugz. The name REBELZ comes from a group of friends that have grown up together since childhood. Rapping was just life on wax for these 2 mc’s.  C-bugz and Mouse have been rapping together since the age of Ten. They would perform at camps churches and even the hallways in middle school for a crowd of not only students but
teachers also. In 2001, Mouse and C-bugz signed with a production label known as Cinematic records headed by Jon Shapiro. They headlined shows and opened for artist such as Black rob, Snoop Dog, Mobb deep, LL cool j, Outcast, etc. In 2003 they left Cinematic to form Rebel Recadz. Together they searched for a new sound and a way to make hip hop music the way it used to be, creative, feel good and
memorable. Currently considered as two of the best rappers by many, Mouse and C-bugz has not yet scratched the surface on what many expect
them to be, LEGENDARY!!!

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