Born and raised in the notorious Park Heights area in the west side of Baltimore, Md.

Chandrice Blandin affectionately known as Elle_S, has been publicly performing since

the tender age of 2. She started singing in her church choir along with her other

siblings. As she got older , she realized that she had a knack for the written word.

She then began  writing poetry, and doing spoken word. Around the time that

Queen Latifah released her smash hit U.N.I.T.Y ,  Elle_S became enamored with the

hip hop way of life and decided that that was where she could best showcase her

talents.

Over the last six or seven years Elle_S has created her own special blend of Hip Hop

And R&B. Combining a soulful , gritty sound with street wise lyrics there is no obstacle

too trying for Elle to tackle. Whether it is a collaboration or her own track, she has

always been known to take things a step above the norm. Having worked with

numerous Baltimore artists such as ; N.O.E, Bossman, Comp, Skarr Akbar, Mully

Man, Sisqo, and many, many more, this young lady’s reputation is that she is

highly respected for her musical prowess, and most definitely her grind on the

underground Hip Hop scene.

For booking and info contact

Raymond robinson @ (443)447-8878

fameplanb@gmail.com

www.47thside.ning.com

DJ BIO:

BIO:
LFL is an acronym for “Line for Line.” It can also be seen or heard as “Line 4 Line” 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

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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Listen: Heart of Mine

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.

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.

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!

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”