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Short Dawg "Young Money"
The phenomenal rap artist best known as Short Dawg was born and raised in the Sunnyside area of Houston, TX. Short was influenced early by the ways of street life and initially, did not have a strong interest in a rap career. However, once his older brother Blumega heard his witty freestyling ability, he urged Short to consider taking it more seriously. Short Dawg eventually dropped out of school at the University of Texas A&M and relocated to Atlanta, GA to focus more on his music. Soon after, Short Dawg was discovered by Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons and signed to Russell Simmons Music Group (RSMG). An attempt at a joint venture between RSMG and Def Jam Records didn’t work out, which resulted in Short Dawg signing with RSMG and Jermaine Dupri’s SoSoDef record label. With a few tours and several mixtapes under his belt, Short’s popularity surely began to rise. Becoming a familiar face alongside artists like Bow Wow and other household names, it seemed Short would soon take the industry by storm. However, plagued by obstacles and other more personal issues, Short’s music career seemed to be stuck at a standstill. But in spite of these speed bumps, Short remained determined to solidify his spot in hip hop. And with the help of superstar rap artist Lil’ Wayne, that’s exactly what Short was able to do. Lil’ Wayne featured Short Dawg on the Syrup Sippin’ anthem, “Me and My Drank”, and after fans heard his verse, they knew Short Dawg was a force to be reckoned with.
Gudda Gudda "Young Money"
Gudda Gudda was born March 11, in New Orleans, Louisiana, but he is better known by his stage name Gudda Gudda. He is an American rapper who was given the opportunity to showcase his talents under the guidance of Hip Hop superstar Lil' Wayne by signing to his non stop hit making label Young Money Entertainment. He first became acquainted with Lil' Wayne when he was a member in the group Sqad up, but due to complications beyond any one's control, Lil' Wayne saw it fit to extend an invitation to this naturally talented artist to become a member of Young Money.
Gudda Gudda released his first solo mixtape, Guddaville, in September 2009 and had previously released one back in 2008 with rapper Lil' Flip entitled Certified. With the success of both mixtapes, his career has only taken a turn for the best. From his heavily anticipated LP to him touring with Lil' Wayne on his "I Am Music 2", it is not hard to see that there are many great things in store for Gudda Gudda in the near future.
Gudda Gudda released his first solo mixtape, Guddaville, in September 2009 and had previously released one back in 2008 with rapper Lil' Flip entitled Certified. With the success of both mixtapes, his career has only taken a turn for the best. From his heavily anticipated LP to him touring with Lil' Wayne on his "I Am Music 2", it is not hard to see that there are many great things in store for Gudda Gudda in the near future.
Slim Thug "Boss Hog"
Slim Thug is the voice of Houston rap, a 6’6” tall colossus who dominated the early-‘00s underground scene on Michael “5000” Watts’ Swishahouse imprint. In 2005 he released his Neptunes’-produced major label debut, Already Platinum, and followed it with his tremendously-popular eOne Music follow-up Boss of All Bosses four years later. He returns on eOne1/Boss Hogg Outlawz with his latest album, Tha Thug Show, due out November 30. The work shows him in top form and features single, “So High,” with chart-topping Atlanta emcee B.o.B. “What I’m trying to do is give fans the best of Boss of All Bosses and of Already Platinum,” Slim says. Born Stayve Thomas, Slim was already running things as a high school student. He drove around in a drop-top Cadillac, inspiring some of his older classmates to call him Boss Hogg -- after The Dukes of Hazard character -- which inspired the name of his record label. Many folks just called him Slim, however, and since he was doing thuggish things and looked and acted like a thug, he extended it to Slim Thug. “I was grilled-out since I was, like, 15 years old,” he explains. “I was walking around with braids, Dickies, white t-shirts, and Chucks all the time, so I looked like a thug.” An aspiring rapper, his fate forever changed one night in high school when he performed a freestyle at a northside Houston teen club in front of Michael Watts, the influential local DJ and mixtape guru. Impressed by Slim’s verse, Watts invited him to his studio to lay down a track for a mixtape album. “I went over, did the shit, and it’s been poppin’ ever since,” Slim says. With Swishahouse and Boss Hogg Outlawz he moved thousands and thousands of CDs, and began drawing major label attention. But, considering he was already the making big money playing shows around Texas, he had no need for their puny offers. “Every label tried to sign me -- Universal, Atlantic, Warner Bros, everyone. But the money they was offering, I wasn’t with it, ‘cause we were getting that out in the streets.”
Brian Angel (Day 26)
Day26 is an American R&B/Soul group signed to Bad Boy Records. Formed on the fourth installment of MTV’s Making The Band,the quintet consists Brian Andrews, Mike McCluney, Qwanell “Q” Mosley, Robert Curry, and Willie Taylor. This is the band that is mostly like to be the Afro-American version of *NSYNC, as reported earlier. "Brian Angel" Brian Angel does everything big... This Houston native has done it all by the age 15, from traveling the world to performing in front of thousand (sharing the stage with such as Destiny's Child, Ginuwine, Avant, Jaggaed Edge, Joe, Brian McKnight, and many more...) Brian currently is the lead singer for the super- group Day 26, which was created as the MTV reality TV series "Making The Band". Day 26 had the highest rated television show in MTV history for 5 straight season, two #1 albums, BET awards and numerous other awards. "Brian recently started his own recording label, with its own A&R" Ambassador Way Entertainment is an independent record label founded by Brian Angel Andrews (who is also a member of platinum selling R&B group Day26) in 2005 in the great state of Houston, Texas. The label consists of various artists such as G'Ron, Durrant the Beast, G3, SoloThee, along with DJ Guap (GO DJ). Ambassador Way Entertainment (AWE) is the brainchild of artists who share a refreshing and respectful love of music. AWE's roster is broad and diverse, but with a focus as strong and unflinching as the artists that represents the label. Stay tuned for new music, read about upcoming shows and any news about the record label!
Masspike Miles "MayBach"
To many music fans, Masspike Miles first came on their radar with his single “Get It Together” featuring Rick Ross (Warner Music Group/ Maybach); The success of the single led to Miles signing with Maybach Music Group in late 2008 and sky rocketing the seasoned artist into the public eye with his highly successful mixtape "The Pursuit of Happiness" hosted by Rick Ross & DJ Khaled and his latest project "Super Fly" (DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz Series). Miles Wheeler was born December 31, 1980, in Sacramento, California to a Parisian mother and a Cape Verdean father; named after legendary trumpeter Miles Davis by his father a universal musician. As a child, Miles’ family moved to Roxbury, Massachusetts to be closer to the city’s large Cape Verdean community. It was in this urban section of Boston, Miles began to hone in on his natural talent for music instilled by his father. Motivated by his love of all music Miles launched his own musical career, leading to a chance encounter with legendary R&B producer Maurice Starr (New Kids on the Block and New Edition). In 1992 at age 11, Miles became lead singer in the teen R&B group Perfect Gentlemen (Warner Bros.); However, despite the groups talent and backing from industry greats Bobby Brown, Eddie F, Montel Jordan and others. Perfect Gentlemen never took off like Starr’s other acts. Miles sees this chapter in his life as vital music industry education. “The lessons I learned watching Maurice Starr equipped me for success.” states Miles.
Recently wrapping up the BMF (Blowing Money Fast) World Tour with platinum recording artist Rick Ross (Warner/Maybach) Masspike Miles is currently on tour with Lil Wayne “I’m Still Music Tour” featuring Lil Wayne, Travis Porter, Nicki Ménage, Rick Ross and more, while promoting his latest highly acclaimed project “The Road Less Traveled”.
In addition to being recently inducted as an alum of MTVJAMS with the placement of numerous videos throughout 2010- 2011, Masspike Miles shows no signs of slowing down collaborating with industry heavy weights such as Sean “Diddy” Combs, Eric Sherman, Yo Gotti (Young Money), Bun B and Jadakiss just to list a few.--
Recently wrapping up the BMF (Blowing Money Fast) World Tour with platinum recording artist Rick Ross (Warner/Maybach) Masspike Miles is currently on tour with Lil Wayne “I’m Still Music Tour” featuring Lil Wayne, Travis Porter, Nicki Ménage, Rick Ross and more, while promoting his latest highly acclaimed project “The Road Less Traveled”.
In addition to being recently inducted as an alum of MTVJAMS with the placement of numerous videos throughout 2010- 2011, Masspike Miles shows no signs of slowing down collaborating with industry heavy weights such as Sean “Diddy” Combs, Eric Sherman, Yo Gotti (Young Money), Bun B and Jadakiss just to list a few.--
E.S.G.
There has been no other artist in hip hop history to boast a resume parallel to that of E.S.G. Ten albums deep in the rap game and more mixtapes to even count, E.S.G. is the only artist to sell more than one million collective independent albums and still counting.As an original member of the late great DJ Screw’s legendary Screwed Up Click, he wrecked countless freestyles dating back to the grey tapes first used at the beginning of Screw’s career. And added to that, the Everyday Street Gangsta played a major factor in the popularization of the Lone Star State’s signature “chopped and screwed” style. Sticking to what he does best, E.S.G. is set to shake up the world once again with the Spring release of his forthcoming G.O.A.T. Entertainment/SFL Malaco Records-distributedindependent album The Owner’s Manual. The album is fueled by lead single “Internet Thugs” featuring fellow freestyle king Z-Ro that has had the World Wide Web in tangles. And boasting such appearances from Bun-B, Slim Thug and Paul Wall as well as production from famed producers T-Mixx, Harvey Luv as well as Take It to the Max in-house producers Mike Boogie and Ken Dixon, The Owner’s Manual is well on his way to adding another classic to his stockpile of highly respected hit albums.“This album is to let people know that you don’t have to sell your soul to accomplish your dream if you put the same time and effort in your own career that you do chasing behind somebody to help you,” says E.S.G. “People may look at Houston like we fell off but we don’t have to be on BET or MTV or in the magazines all time to still be able to tour year round and put out quality music. We’re major with no major label.” Born Cedric Hill in the sleepy south Louisiana town of Bogalusa, E. grew up a student of hip hop culture. He started rapping at 12 years old and at 17, he left his comfort zone at home and enrolled in school at University of Louisiana at Lafayette to pursue a degree in communications. But after two years in school, he withdrew from the University, relocated to Texas and made his home on the south side of Houston. There, he put all of his efforts into making his dreams of being a rapper come true.E.S.G.’s debut release Ocean of Funk dropped in 1995, featuring his breakthrough single"Swangin' and Bangin'," and its accompanying "chopped and screwed" remix album. Building upon the success of the album, E’s sophomore effort Sailin' da South was released later that same year. Distributed by at-the-time powerhouse Priority Records, the album included reissued versions of single "Swangin' and Bangin'," "Crooked Streets" and "Smoke On." Shortly following the success of both albums, E.S.G. got caught up on the other side of the law and had to serve time behind bars on a drug charge. Returning home from prison in 1998, he came back with a dark album for Return of the Living Dead. Then one after the other, E.S.G. came back to back with classic albums Shinin' Grindin' (1999)and City Under Siege (2000), as well as a chopped and screwed remix of the latter. He also joined forces with Swishahouse Records alumnus Slim Thug for the highly respected duo album Boss Hogg Outlaws in 2001. Never making his audience wait too long, E.S.G. has blessed his fans every year with a new album or mixtape to keep them satisfied.“There are a lot of artists who are on a major label that may think that it’s all good but the fact of the matter is that you may be a tax write off,” says E. “You may get shelved. You may have to give the label some of your show money. But we wrote the blueprint on putting out independent music down South… Whether Universal or DefJam is behind me or not, I’m going to continue to drop quality music.” Now with the Spring release of The Owner’s Manual just over the horizon, this is just another small reminder to why Houston had the whole world swangin’ wide in the turning lane and bangin’ underground music. Cuts like the cautionary lead single “Internet Thugs” featuring fellow freestyle king Z-Ro, the hard-hitting “I Wish You Would” featuring Bun-B and Slim Thug and “Slab Music” featuring Paul Wall pay homage to Houston’s signature slow, melodic sound and creative culture. “This new album is just like another edition to a series of books,” says E. “My fans know what to expect from me. I make gangster music but at the same time, I always try to tell people that I don’t want your kids to be drug dealers or have a murder charge like I have or to be incarcerated. In my music, I walk a fine line of the story that I have but to tell you that you don’t have to gothis route.”
Kandi Girlz
St. Louis is home to Nelly, Chingy, the St. Lunatics, and three charismatic young ladies: Diamond Thompson, 15, Sade Thompson, 14, who go by the name of Kandi Girlz. This sweet and talented group was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Diamond is a sophomore at Parkwary North High School, Sade is a freshman, Besides being academic achievers, they are also musically inclined and extremely talented. From a very young age music has had a huge influence on these girls’ lives that at the tender age of 10, Diamond joined a group named BeBe’s Kids but left the group due to personal reasons. Nonetheless, the talent and outgoing energetic personalities these girls acquire led their mother to take their career seriously and Kandi Girlz officially became a group in 2008. They released their first song called Step up in da Club in 2009 and it received a lot of attention via YouTube.
Their song was in such heavy demand that it caught the attention of DJ Sno who validated the talent these young ladies have by producing their second single Make Em Clap that was released earlier this year.Since then, Kandi Girlz single Make Em Clap has been receiving heavy radio play and they have been performing shows all over St. Louis. In 2010, Kandi Girlz performed for the half time show at one of St. Louis’s biggest events, the all city high school basketball tournament, and The Black Expo that is held annually in Downtown St. Louis. Currently, Kandi Girlz is working on their first album and from the positive feedback they received last year they will be performing at The Black Expo again this year in mid August. With so much accomplished in such a short time, Kandi Girlz are on the fast track to stardom.
Their song was in such heavy demand that it caught the attention of DJ Sno who validated the talent these young ladies have by producing their second single Make Em Clap that was released earlier this year.Since then, Kandi Girlz single Make Em Clap has been receiving heavy radio play and they have been performing shows all over St. Louis. In 2010, Kandi Girlz performed for the half time show at one of St. Louis’s biggest events, the all city high school basketball tournament, and The Black Expo that is held annually in Downtown St. Louis. Currently, Kandi Girlz is working on their first album and from the positive feedback they received last year they will be performing at The Black Expo again this year in mid August. With so much accomplished in such a short time, Kandi Girlz are on the fast track to stardom.
Dj Thoro "50 Cent Dj"
Harlem's own and New York's finest on the ones and twos, DJ Thoro is on his way to becoming one of the world's top DJs. Growing up in Harlem during the time Hip Hop was young, new, and unadulterated, DJ Thoro fell in love with the lifestyle of this new form of music that will, in decades to follow, take the world by storm. DJ Thoro is from the era when Hip Hop was barely mainstream and could only be heard on the radio friday and saturday nights on Kiss FM and WBLS. He credits pioneering DJs such as Red Alert, Pete Rock, and Premier, just to name a few, to be his biggest influences on wanting to be a DJ. "Listening to [them] religiously, scratching on the ones and twos every weekend, I was like this is what I wanna do."; and so he did.
Thoro started djing parties locally that quickly started a buzz for the up and coming DJ. Both his skills and reputation made a demand for his presence at well known nightclubs; eventually making him a consistant DJ in venues across the city. His persistance to achieveing his goal as one of the greatest DJs paid off in 2000 when he dropped his first mixtape entitled Happy Thoro's Here, with various artists like Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz who at the time where the hottest MCs out with their hit single "De Ja Vu". With his mixtape taking off as well as his career, DJ Thoro has traveled all across the country and toured with artists such as WuTang Clan, Biggie Smalls, Jam Master J, Lil' Kim, Kanye West, Dream, and many others. He has even toured overseas in Germany, Japan, Norway, Europe, Iceland, and Finland as the official DJ for the "AND 1 Mixtape Tour".
Throughout his career as a DJ, Thoro has been featured in magazines and DVDs such as The Source, XXL, Vibe, SMACK, and The Come Up. His most recent feature was in The Source's "Tale of the Tape" for Best Mixtape and The Foundation Magazine detailing his experienced career as a professional tour DJ for battle rap phenomenon Cassidy. He has also made TV appearances on Rap City, 106th & Park-numerous times since 2000- 2007 making special appearances with Cassidy and Swizz Beatz, Live at The Apollo, MTV's TRL, The BET Awards, and a cameo in The “I’m So Hood Remix” video. To date, DJ Thoro most recent accomplishment was winning "Best Duo on a Mixtape" award alongside Big Mike at the 2010 Justo Mixtape Awards.
Thoro started djing parties locally that quickly started a buzz for the up and coming DJ. Both his skills and reputation made a demand for his presence at well known nightclubs; eventually making him a consistant DJ in venues across the city. His persistance to achieveing his goal as one of the greatest DJs paid off in 2000 when he dropped his first mixtape entitled Happy Thoro's Here, with various artists like Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz who at the time where the hottest MCs out with their hit single "De Ja Vu". With his mixtape taking off as well as his career, DJ Thoro has traveled all across the country and toured with artists such as WuTang Clan, Biggie Smalls, Jam Master J, Lil' Kim, Kanye West, Dream, and many others. He has even toured overseas in Germany, Japan, Norway, Europe, Iceland, and Finland as the official DJ for the "AND 1 Mixtape Tour".
Throughout his career as a DJ, Thoro has been featured in magazines and DVDs such as The Source, XXL, Vibe, SMACK, and The Come Up. His most recent feature was in The Source's "Tale of the Tape" for Best Mixtape and The Foundation Magazine detailing his experienced career as a professional tour DJ for battle rap phenomenon Cassidy. He has also made TV appearances on Rap City, 106th & Park-numerous times since 2000- 2007 making special appearances with Cassidy and Swizz Beatz, Live at The Apollo, MTV's TRL, The BET Awards, and a cameo in The “I’m So Hood Remix” video. To date, DJ Thoro most recent accomplishment was winning "Best Duo on a Mixtape" award alongside Big Mike at the 2010 Justo Mixtape Awards.
London "Deelishis" Charles
Forever known in the hearts of millions as Deelishis, London Charles was born and raised in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Detroit’s High School for Fine and Performing Arts, London began her life in the world of entertainment. She participated in many fashion shows and performances while attending Alabama State University. While her beauty and style demanded attention, it was her sociable personality that made her a triple threat and upon her return to Detroit, London decided to pursue a career in modeling and easily became a local favorite. She was blessed with the gift of motherhood when she was 21 years old; and as a responsible adult, she put her career on hold to focus on her greatest accomplishment.
Never the one to give up on her dreams and goals, she was determined to become a star. She landing herself the lead role in the musical All Men Can’t Be Dogs and stole the heart of one of Hip Hop’s pioneers Flava Flav and millions of Americans making Flavor of Love season 2 VH1’s highest rated show that year. London later went on to be featured in Little Wayne’s music video for his hit single “Lollipop”. Each given opportunity was stepping stones that catapulted her career. London Charles has graced the covers of King Magazine, interviewed on “Russ Parr Morning Show”, and was a presenter for the 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards, just to name a few. London Charles was also a guest on Wendy Williams Radio Show in both 2006 and 2007. Being the business savvy woman that she is, she launched her designer DCUT Jeans in 2007. London is active in her career with a celebrity and entertainment segment on Hot 102.7 in Detroit and will soon be releasing a new single that is destined to be a hit. London “Deelishis” Charles truly is a force to be reckoned with.
Never the one to give up on her dreams and goals, she was determined to become a star. She landing herself the lead role in the musical All Men Can’t Be Dogs and stole the heart of one of Hip Hop’s pioneers Flava Flav and millions of Americans making Flavor of Love season 2 VH1’s highest rated show that year. London later went on to be featured in Little Wayne’s music video for his hit single “Lollipop”. Each given opportunity was stepping stones that catapulted her career. London Charles has graced the covers of King Magazine, interviewed on “Russ Parr Morning Show”, and was a presenter for the 2006 BET Hip Hop Awards, just to name a few. London Charles was also a guest on Wendy Williams Radio Show in both 2006 and 2007. Being the business savvy woman that she is, she launched her designer DCUT Jeans in 2007. London is active in her career with a celebrity and entertainment segment on Hot 102.7 in Detroit and will soon be releasing a new single that is destined to be a hit. London “Deelishis” Charles truly is a force to be reckoned with.
Done Wright
Done Wright was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, and raised in Jamaica "South Side", Queens. Growing up watching rap pioneers such as Rakim, Nas, Jay Z and B.I.G; he became motivated to be a rapper. As a youngster he would watch the park jams since they were right across the street from his house and became more influenced by Hip Hop. Even though growing up being surrounded by thugs, drugs, and violence he was so deep into the music that he was able to dodge the negativity that came with living in a poverty stricken environment. His debut album "Penny 2 A Million" was released on Lighthouse Music Group in December of 2009 which is currently on iTunes. He has been featured on countless mixtapes and his previous mixtape "Destined For Greatness" (hosted by DJ Vlad) was rated 4.5 stars in issue #11 of Coast 2 Coast Magazine. Coast 2 Coast Magazine described Done as having a "cool and confident flow, displaying solid content and a catchy kind of style". Done has been featured on top premier websites such as ForbezDVD, WorldStarHipHop, VladTV, Ralph Mc Daniels Video Music Box, AllHipHop and countless blogs. He has performed at numerous venues throughout the tri-state area and is currently receiving regional radio play. Done Wright has worked with artists such as GLC (formerly of G.O.O.D Music), Gudda Gudda (Young Money Ent.), & A Mafia from Harlem, NY. Look out for his new mixtape "A Beautiful Mind" which is being released December 9, 2011.
International Gem
International Gem is a New York bred rapper known for being a lyrical mastermind. Gem is originally from Greenburgh, New York, but resides in Yonkers. Even though growing up Gem was exposed to the street life, music showed to be his true confidant. When other kids were watching cartoons, he was listening to greats from Kool G Rap, Jeru the Damaja, to Wu Tang Clan. Just like Wu Tang, he was a student preparing himself to be a master in the game we call Hip Hop. Even though he wanted to be a DJ, writing was his true calling and started at the age of 14. Gem being street educated and born with the mind of a hustler helped him perfect his craft and become the lyricist that he is today. In 2002, International Gem released his first mixtape hosted by DJ Sus 1. With the steady incline in his fan base, he followed up his first mixtape with “Who Dare Move Me?” in 2008, “Thoughts of a Capricorn” in 2009, and “OT (The Pit Stop) in 2010. With his music generating a buzz in and around the New York area, he has headline shows from New York to Atlanta, building a following in every city he has performed in. International Gem talents go beyond music. He is a hustler in every sense of the word and being the businessman that he is and true lover of hip hop, he co-founded Greenleaf Multimedia in 2009 and has had much success since its inception. Currently, International Gem is working on his EP and grinding hard to leave his and Greenleaf Multimedia print on the Hip Hop world. When asked his feelings about the state of Hip Hop, he replied“…rap has been lost for awhile and I’m here to keep real Hip Hop alive
Telee
Driven by determination to be the best, Houston born and raised rapper Telee is definitely on the emerges of success. Telee's music is influenced by the likes of legends such as Too Short, UGK, Getto Boys, 8 ball, MJG, Tupac, and Jay-Z. Telee began writing music as a 6th grader mainly about his neighborhood Acres Home aka "Da 44" located on Houston's North Side. He eventually developed his own style that is product of the playboy life style and growing up in the ghetto. Ballin and Thuggin was Telee's first underground street album it was released in 2001. That was followed by the 2002 release of Side by Side as a member of the group Franchize. After several run ins with the law, Telee's music career was temporarily paused. In 2004 he released "Shock & Awe" the all freestyle mix tape. In 2006 Telee released the monster street single "Riding on Chrome" which immediately generated a buzz throughout the streets of Houston but again paused by legal troubles. "From Here On Out" released in March of 2010 was Telee's next release which he felt was his greatest musical creation to the date. This body of work contains contains classic material that without a doubt rose the bar for Houston hip hop. Telee is a versatile rapper that masters the laid back persona but can also switch it up to stimulate the streets and the clubs. Telee's project "The Swagga Continues" was released in November of 2010. This mixtape included features from Young Buck, Trae Tha Truth, Dallas Blocker, 50/50 twin, Bella G, production by Mr. Inkredible, and a few other local artist. With certified club bangers like "Brand New" pushed by the Go DJs and street classics like "Money Counter" (video on Worldstarhiphop.com, Street Flava tv show, and youtube), this project push Telee to new heights. The latest project from Telee "My Finest Hour" defiantly display growth and maturity as an for the Houston native. This artist has no regional limitations at all, he constantly displays the desire, ability, and skill set to become a nationwide pheonom. Telee and his older brother has now teamed up and launched the record label AFE Entertainment; this will be the home of all of Telee's present and future releases.
Twitter: @Telee_AFE
Website: http://allfamilyent.com/
Youtube: Telee
Twitter: @Telee_AFE
Website: http://allfamilyent.com/
Youtube: Telee
G-RON
Born on the Eastside of Rockford Illinois and raised on the Northside of Houston TX G'ron is making noise in the music industry. G started rapping at a very young age but never really took it serious until he joined his long time friend and " Big Bro " Brian Angel of DAY26. Now Brian is ready to release his secret weapon. Back with the AWE brand, G'Ron is ready to bombard Hip Hop with " REAL MUSIC ". Early in his childhood he was influenced by the likes of NWA, 2 Pac, Biggie, Spice 1, Snoop & Dr. Dre, Geto Boys, Rakim, Raekwon, Outkast, & UGK. Speaking of his life experiences and views, along with his raspy but smooth voice G brings a ruff and rugged style to the music industry. Now he is currently working on his Debut album " THE LONG WALK HOME " which features tracks such as " Chick Magnet " featuring Marcus Manchild and Dallas Blocker. G'Ron's debut album also features Brian Angel of DAY26, GT Garza, Pyrexxx, Jazz Pha and many more. With a Gang of Mixtapes circulating on the web, G is ready to take his stab at his first studio album. Yelling Death B4 Dishonor, with great rhymes and music sense; plus vowing to always keep it 100 G'Ron is a rare artist that we don't see too often. World get ready.
Jamil Lindsey "Gully TV"
Jamil Lindsey founded Gully TV, one of the fastest growing street music DVDs, in November of 2004. It was a year after writing and self-publishing his book, “The 48 laws of Hustle” independently. It was also months after signing his book deal with Triple Crown Publication; but most importantly, it was the same month he was released from jail after almost spending the last 8 years incarcerated. To understand Jamil’s accomplishments and success, one has to understand the man. Jamil was born and raised in Erie, PA. Growing up when crack dominated urban communities in the 80s and early 90s, it was inevitable for Jamil to become entangled in the life of selling drugs. With the appeal of fast money as a daily reminder,morality can become blurred and life has many more gray areas. Living the life he thought was destined for him caused him getting arrested on drug charges and incarcerated in June 1996. Showing true change and determination to get through his ordeal, Jamil was granted parole and was released in August of 1998. Realizing he was giving a second chance at life he began taking life seriously. He started focusing on a passion he long forgot about; his love for writing and Hip Hop. His drive to always succeed paid off with the acceptance into Slippery Rock University where he studied Mass Communications from 2000 to 2002. Life for Jamil was going great; however, the allure of his pass deemed greater to resist sadly Jamil was arrested again, violating parole causing him to return to jail in late 2002.
While in jail Jamil had the time to reflect and reevaluate his lifeby (and began) writing a memoir called “The 48 Laws of Hustle” late 2003. While writing his book Jamil used the same drive and discipline mastered in the streets to get his book published. From working in the kitchen to renting his collections of hip hop magazines and books to other inmates, nothing was stopping Jamil from accomplishing his goal. No matter the reason or cost, true hustle and grind always pays off and in 2004 Jamil successfully wrote and independently published and distributed his masterpiece. He began buying ad spaces in the Source Magazine and distributed his book independently. He was determined to get his story heard; he even sent copies to various publishing houses that handle African American Literature. Even though well accepted by the public, copies being sold at a consistent rate, no publishing company wanted to take the risk investing in Jamil. It wasn’t until December of 2004 months after his release in November; Jamil was presented with a book deal by Triple Crown Publication. He signed a one book deal along with a deal to ghostwrite for various artists and authors.
Life made a turn for the better for Jamil. He was a free man pursuing a dream he secretly had all his life, never believing it will ever come to be. Even though life was sweeter, it slowly began to sour in 2005 when Jamil realized he wasn’t being properly compensated for the ghostwriting and book deal he signed the year before. Due to compromises that couldn’t bereached, Jamil left Triple Crown in 2005. Using the knowledge and passion learned from majoring in communications in college, Jamil started a multimedia company called Gully TV. Gully TV is where the streets meet mainstream; where the hottest and well known Hip Hop artists fellowship under one DVD. Jamil took his vision and turned it into visual reality for all to see. He started out local keeping his “ear to the streets” to find all the exclusives. Jamil started generating a buzz for himself throughout Pennsylvania and shortly after throughout the tri state area. What truly established Gully TV's reputation was exclusively capturing one of the most infamous candid footage to hit all media. Receiving over 30 million hits to date, Gully TV's exclusive footage of Gucci Man pushing a girl in the face brought international recognition as well as being a huge topic of discussion on the Star and Buckwild Show. In 2011 the GTV BRAND took the internet in a major way with its introduction of “Gully TV Live”. A centralized site where current events, Hip Hop music, and sporting news are packaged and delivered from an urban perspective; equipped with user friendly apps, free music downloads, up to the moment news feeds, and tons of the latest Hip Hop,R&B and Rock from across the globe. Gully TV has taken its place amongst the best of the media outlets. It has managed to move beyond the local bodegas and barbershops. With the use of technology and craze amongst social networks such as Twitter, Facebook and Youtube he has gained a following that has generated millions of views. Some notable people who have appeared on Gully TV are Gucci Mane, Streetball Legends, Hot Sauce &Baby Shaq from ESPN'S AND ONE mixtape tour. he has even interviewed comedians and actors such as Katt Williams and Kevin Hart. Currently, he has been working with some of the greats in the industry; Jim Jones, French Montana,Swizz Beats, Meek Mill, Shawty Lo, Red Café, Trey Songs, with old school legends such as Lord Superb and Monie Love.