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Reynoldson “Sonny” Dumarsais (Doo-Mar- Say) is an
accomplished musician/songwriter who came from humble beginnings playing lead guitar for his church. The trajectory of Sonny’s musical career changed when his family suffered a terrible fouralarm fire that destroyed his family’s home. Sonny lost everything in the fire, including his prized guitar. Down and out, the life changing experience inspired Sonny to begin writing lyrics and composing songs to express real life stories of hope. Sonny’s talent also allowed him to share the stage as the lead guitarist with artists he admired such as Angie Stone, Ne-Yo and Anthony Hamilton to name a few. Sonny has played in legendary venues such as the Howard Theatre and BB Kings, alongside the likes of Lyfe Jennings and Elle Varner. Winter 2016, Sonny joined Jeremiah’s Kall Productions to manage his transition from musician to solo artist. As a solo artist, Sonny longs to inspire young people to achieve greatness as he strives to be the voice for those filled with anguish seeking songs that express optimism. He desires to speak to this generation one listening ear at a time. Sonny wants his songs of hope to inspire youth to know; “They can achieve anything they want to achieve no matter the circumstance.” https://www.sonnydumarsais.com Facebook- Sonny Dumarsais Instagram- sonny_dumarsais Twitter- @SonnyDumarsais
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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Sonny Dumarsais: Gladly! I'm Sonny Dumarsais! A 26-year-old Haitian born young man raised in Irvington, New Jersey. I grew up in a very religious, God fearing family. My mother is a well-known spiritual figure in the New Jersey community. I grew up accompanying my mother as she ministered around New Jersey. During those formative years, I found my love for music, which started on the drums at 3 years of age. By age 14, I watched a MTV video featuring Wyclef playing guitar. Immediately, I knew I wanted to play the guitar. Playing the guitar became very serious for me at age16. My church musical director recognized my focus and taught me how to be a professional musician. Understanding the rules of professionalism lead to getting many opportunities to perform many local gigs with different bands. The experience with different bands helped craft my skills as a guitarist. The first opportunity to tour came with a call from Elle Varner's father Jimmy Varner (thanks to the suggestion of my good friend Dave Drake who worked with her already). Mr. Varner asked me to play with Elle in Aruba at the Souls Beach Music Festival. That show we opened for Ne-Yo. After that came another opportunity (also by suggestions of other musicians) for me to play for budding artist Ari Lennox and that allowed me to play in New York at venues like BB kings and SOBs. The same year of the Souls Beach Music Festival, my family and I suffered a four-alarm fire. I lost everything in the fire except the clothes on my back. My guitar succumbed to the flames in our house fire. With no way to express myself without the beloved music of my guitar, it forced me to start writing. First, I started writing poetry, then songs, and next the musical compositions to support the songs. Still working as a full time musician, I was afforded the opportunity to play for Lyfe Jennings. Almost 3 years later I'm still playing with Lyfe and it's been an amazing experience. In 2016, I decided join Jeremiah's Kall Productions, whom has helped young men such as myself to take their careers to the next level (when and if their ready, which I wasn't at first but, my drive overtook my fears). Now that I have a manager, C. NaTasha Richburg, to support my journey as an artist. I really just want to inspire people with my continuing story braced by music. I'm just a young man on a mission to make music that inspires people to believe in the God that saved my life.
TRL: Your path to where you are now with your life and with music was not an easy one. What advice do you have for those who are having to deal with a personal struggle or life-changing event? SD: First, my advice is to never give up! Never! Ever! Give up! Second, keep pushing to find a way out of no way in order to make your dreams come true. Third, use your resources. Many times it's not just about what you do, it is who you know. Fourth, allow God to take control of your situation. Fifth, practice-practice-practice very hard; never stop perfecting your craft. I still feel like a beginner, not because I haven't done anything but because I'm always learning. In the music business, it's best to be slow to speak, quick to listen, ready to learn and flexible to adapt.
TRL: Have you considered expanding your talent into other areas of music or entertainment? If so, which? SD: Yes absolutely! As I move forward with my career in music I definitely want to put out many solo albums as well as write for other artists. When the time is right in the far off future, I will avail myself to explore my other talents. Currently, I am ready to introduce the world to music and videos that feature the inspirational neosoul lyricism of Sonny Dumarsais.
TRL: What has been your biggest career moment thus far? SD: That's hard to say! I've been blessed to do a variety of things in my career so far and of course I hope to do more. Right now, however, I'd have to say recently my first show as a solo artist that happened in New York City at The Delancey is my biggest career moment thus far. The Delancey show was incredible for more reasons than one because I saw both of my parents and my older sister in attendance. That moment felt like success to me.
TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? SD: Yes!! Throughout the spring in summer I will be playing many different venues in New York City!! On May 27th I will be playing with an awesome line up of artist at LoveCraft Stage 1! June 30th I will be back at The Delancey. July 13th I’m playing at "the Well"! Also! My single "Someday" is coming out soon and will be available at all outlets!!! The video for “Someday” will follow the single! I'm very excited about that! I can’t wait for the people to hear my heart in my songs that will be on my debut album called "The Process." “The Process” will tell the world my story throughout the music and lyrics. I hope “The Process” will touch the hearts of many people
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CHARLES MOORER AND THE FAITHFUL FEW !! Over 20 years ago, Chuck Moorer left his native Ohio and moved to L.A. to pursue his musical dreams. Considering that the talented singer and bassist was raised up in church, and sang at gospel concerts as a kid everywhere from Akron University, Kent State University, Prayer Tower Church of God In Christ, and a host of other churches and events, it surprised some that he was pursuing secular music. Exploring his passion for R&B/funk and jazz, he was in several of those kinds of bands throughout college and beyond. It took a lot of soul searching, a bunch of hard knocks and closed doors, and some definitive signs (which all came with wild stories) to bring him back to the Lord. Once he felt that God “pricked” his heart and he headed back home musically and physically, his sense of purpose became much clearer.
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While attending the NAACP Image Awards one year in L.A., Chuck met legendary Grammy winning gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin, who kindly remembered an email Chuck had sent him a few years earlier about their mutual love for Donnie’s major inspiration, Andrae Crouch. McClurkin told Chuck how, for him, pastoring and music ministry came together perfectly, like a hand in a glove, with one complementing the other to uplift people’s lives and draw their souls closer to God. Chuck was attentive as the singer told him how while his music is blessing the church; his preaching in turn blessed his music ministry. McClurkin’s words, combined with a rededication to the Lord and Chuck’s rediscovery of gospel via contemporary genre superstar Fred Hammond and his ensemble Commissioned, inspired a whole new, incredible double life for Chuck as a pastor and singer. For over 12 years now, every Sunday morning, the congregation at Divine Direction Christian Church in Indianapolis, an affiliate of the Indiana Wesleyan Church, come to hear “Pastor Chuck” sing and preach. He says, “Singing calms me and helps me focus on the message I’m about to share.” Chuck also leads a band of musical ministers called the Faithful Few Music Ministry, whose original lineup he formed in 2000. The Faithful Few’s primary mission has been to expand beyond the four walls of the church and outreach to all people across the world. The group, now releasing their 7-track debut album Divine Direction under the name Charles Moorer & The Faithful Few, plays a dynamic mixture of traditional and contemporary gospel styles with a touch of jazz and funk that ministers to all age groups. Although it is Chuck’s desire and that of his band and singers that the music be used to encourage people to meet God in Christ all around the world, a portion of the proceeds from Divine Direction will go to the Indiana Make-A-Wish Foundation, which was supportive of Chuck and his family when his son Chadwin, then 16, was battling renal sickle cell carcinoma, a form of cancer that gave him a 10% survival rate. The wish they provided turned into a celebration of life when Chadwin was miraculously healed. Charles himself was healed of cancer just a few years later. Another unique element of the recording is the fact that it has seven tracks – just as Pastor Charles promises all future Faithful Few albums will. “In the Bible, starting with the creation story, the number seven is God’s number for completion,” he says. “If it’s good enough for Him, it’s good enough for us!”
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! ! The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Charles Moorer: I am Charles Moorer aka "Pastor Chuck" lead vocals and bass player of Charles Moorer and The Faithful Few and Senior Pastor of Divine Direction Christian Church out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Charles Moorer and the Faithful Few is made up of a group of wonderful people, Forrest Wooley III (drummer), Kyle Maxwell (percussion), Carmen Cotham (vocals), Chelsea Moorer (vocals), Todd Bennett (guitar), and Carla Maxwell (keyboards). What is unique is that all the members have ministries at the church. The ministry has been in existence for approximately 16 years and though not on purpose, we tend to have more of a gospel smooth jazz and rhythm and blues style and really enjoy playing it and practicing it every other Friday night for many years.
TRL: Do you believe that your opportunities and level of success would have been limited if you had not made the move from Ohio to L.A.? CM: The move to LA allowed my meeting many hardworking and wonderful people who, in some shape form or fashion, influenced my thinking and the way I perceive my purpose in life. In addition, the move from Ohio to LA gave me a better appreciation for where I came from and the values given to me by my parents and the appreciation at another level, for the love and support of my family. No question in my mind the move from Ohio to LA had a short and long term impact on my life and the way I perceive what my purpose in life truly is,
TRL: How did Charles Moorer and the Faithful Few come about? CM: In the early 2000's I formed the group. Over the years there has been changes as the group went through a make over in key role positions. However, out of that make over with the exception Forrest Wooley III who has been with me since the inception of the group, new members came to the ministry and have been a part of the ministry 9 to 12 years on average.
TRL: What has been the biggest career accomplishment as a group thus far? CM: We have done so many things. However, I think the biggest accomplishment was completing our first album entitled "Divine Direction" and getting out at "Lifeway Christian Bookstores" around the country as well as Amazon, ITunes, IHeart, and many, many others. The group is also part of the ALJ Agency, which has been working to get our music played in some very good venues.
TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? CM: We will be traveling to Las Vegas in March 24 through the 26 to participate in the Nehemiah project concert. We will also be participating in the North Carolina Gospel Announcers guild showcase in June 14 through the 16th. We will also be working in concert with the Indiana Children's Wish Fund to assist with them with their goal of raising money to continue helping terminally Ill kids and their families. All blessings and an opportunity to spread the message of Jesus Christ in song. Does not get any better then that!!!!
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Kevon Pagis
was born October 6th, 1990 in Monroe, Louisiana. At the age
of two his mother moved them to Shreveport La. Where he spent his childhood into his early twenties. At the age of eight he began to rap. He grew up listening to various artist and was greatly influenced by many which include; No limit, Wayne, Lupe, Pimp C, HOV, NWA, Andre, NOS, Most Def, Kanye, ACDC and most importantly Nirvana. At the age of only nineteen he was offered several record deals with a couple mainstream labels. However, due to some unfortunate differences he stepped away from the offers and followed his dreams under his own conditions. Kevon than decided to move in with one of his uncles where he spent three years virtually not moving to profect his craft. Within that time he signed with Thug World Universal. However, shortly after, Kevon made the decision to take time off and spend the next two years raising his newborn daughter Freedom. This is when he gained knowledge of his philosophy on his music. As he states "It's therapeutic.. It's full of sound. The vibrations I send out will alter the vibrations of the listener. Which is all we have and is essentially the best form of communication." With his new and refreshed mind. Kevon took a leap of faith and moved to Houston, TX at the age of twenty-five. He there found his rhythm again and got back into his music full time. Kevon Pagis is now at the top of his game and ready to take over as he states; "My art is all over, its everything. I cover all views.. From being the shooter to the person being shot or from Gods perspective to the sinners perspective. I cultivate every emotion I ever had." This is surely what you will see and understand with his latest projects. He is the future of music!
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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! I’m Kevon Pagis. An artist originally from Shreveport, LA. I say artist and not rapper because i do more than rap. But indeed Hip-Hop is my first love, my lifestyle, my spirituality. But I wouldn't call myself spiritual by traditional standards. I kind of just do and feel what i want. And everything that i am is subject to change because of my will to live. And to me, you can't really live if you're not ever evolving.
TRL: What effect (positive or negative) did being born and raised in Louisiana have on the creative path that you chose? I guess I should start with the negative so we can end on a positive note. Growing up in Louisiana is hard. It's not just the hood; its economical structure in its entirety is rough. So that forces my side of town to have little hope when there's not much to look for in the entire city. Violence is somewhat of normality so naturally growing up we're subjected to partake in a plethora of undesirable activities. These adversities make for great motivation though. No one wants to live like that. So we work hard with the talents we're blessed with. This is where it gets positive. We want better for our kids so we work with HipHop and any other opportunities to raise awareness of our situation and promote and platform that would allow us to rise above it. The stories i tell are mostly influenced by Louisiana. I cherish my soul and passion so much because i come from a place where that can be taken in a heartbeat. Plus you can't beat the creative energy that Jazz promotes and everyone knows Louisiana culture is heavily influenced by that groove.
TRL: What would you say has been your biggest career moment so far? That question is a difficult one. I consider every move extremely important, but to date, if i had to choose I'd say performing in Atlanta. There were so many people and i gained lots of new fans. And the radio station allowed me to freestyle so my flow introduced me to newly intrigued ears.
TRL: Have you considered expanding your talent into other areas of entertainment? If so, which? Yeh like I mentioned before I’m bigger than rap. And that’s not coming from an arrogant state of mind. What i mean is I’m not confined to just one form of artistry. I’ve co-written books that are being published as we speak. I’ve also directed short films and i direct musical videos. My sister and I organize motivational events for children to become more aware of their potential and learn to focus on manifest creation also. There are plenty of avenues I’m invested in currently but i plan on a lot more also.
TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? I do want to talk about my album 'Best Rapper Alive Under29'. There's a single out worldwide right now I’m leading with called "Freedom". This will actually be my first album and i worked really hard on it. I don't want to spoil the messages and overall theme so just wait til you hear it and will see what synopsis you come up with. Also I will be just about everywhere during spring and summer and fall so just be on the look out for my name on a flyer near you.
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STREET NOTES RECORDS LLC is a record
label that focuses on what is important to underground artists, making them relevant in the mainstream, bringing in talented artists with the same creative vision. Leland and Debora White, President and C.E.O of Street Notes Records, believe in providing an inspiration to the younger generation. To demonstrate that you should always work hard for what you want because it will not come easy and requires a vision to succeed. The Street Notes Records movement evolved from an Internet Radio Show created by Leland White called Street Notes Live. He created this show while pursuing a degree in Radio & Broadcasting at The Academy of Radio & Broadcasting in Huntington Beach Ca. The Internet radio show grew to an avenue of providing a home for unsigned artist to have their music and journey through music heard. Debora contributes to the creative side of the business and ear to making decisions on music that become part of Street Notes Records. Since he was a child, Leland has always held a vision of being a part of the music industry. He created a traveling DJ crew alongside childhood friends Kato Carter, Brent West, and cousin Scott Brooks, which they called Get Set To Sweat. They played at schools and parties in surrounding cities of his small hometown in Cadiz Ohio. The Street Notes Records vision began in 2015 in Buena Park Ca. Piece by piece they put together a group of talented artist starting out with Gunz & Ammo from Chicago Il. We pride ourselves on being youthful and thinking of innovated ways of understanding the music and artist in the music industry. Leland & Debora pride themselves as being positive role models an about maintaining core vales of focusing on providing the resources and services needed so their artist can focus on their music. We focus on everything to develop new artist for the love of music. With that vision the focus on the role providing a support network for the growth of the Label with association with industry veteran Jose Herrera owner of Studio One Inc. in Corona CA along with artist Rhyme Scheme, a rising Hip Hop artist making his claim to fame into Hip Hops mainstream. Having grown up in Detroit’s inner city, serving a tour in Iraq, and adapting to the diversity of California, he delivers evocative messages through his lyrical talents that are quickly gaining notoriety. The depth of his lyrics, mixed with a fused sound of old-school hip-hop with a modern delivery, has created an epic buzz with music lovers across the globe that makes his position as Vice President important in this Rise of Street Notes Records. Street Notes Records stands at the forefront of the fast moving label with knowledge of forming and growing into a force to look at on the Rise. They spent the past year creating a vision that has helped position them as a label destined to succeed in the music business. The Whites have championed in very business ventures of owning other successful business White’s Management, which is a management consulting company and Mi Casa Day Spay that is a small Spa in La Habra Ca. Thought out there ventures they both strive in being excellent with the motto of Doing Good and Getting Better. Street Notes Records has become a Rising label enjoying the growth in the music industry on a distinct versatility of the music their artist creates. The industry today has changed as the world of music has. Leland & Debora escaped from the streets, violence and struggles. TWITTER: @STREETNOTESLIV_ FACEBOOK: STREETNOTESRECORDS FACEBOOK: DJOVERLOAD1 INSTAGRAM: @STREETNOTESRECORDS TUMBLR: STREETNOTESRECORDS LINKEDIN: STREETNOTESRECORDS WEBSITE: www.streetnotesrecords.com WEBSITE: www.streetnoteslive.com RADIO SITE: www.blogtalkradio.com/streetnoteslive RADIO SITE: www.258mafia.com RADIO SITE: www.982thebeat.com CONTACT: streetnotesrecords@gmail.com PHONE/714-395-9362
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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Leland White: Leland White comes from Cadiz, Ohio where his family was Railroad Workers and Coal Miners, but he desired to be different. Through his travels of life he met with various downfalls but maintained his I can Attitude. He worked with inner-city youth as a Sales Trainer and Motivator. A Graduate of Dale Carnegie Motivational Speaking he continued his career in sales working for Ford Motor Company, in 2008 Ford closed its doors in his area. Leland had to reinvent his self by going back to school where he received a degree in Radio and Broadcasting from Radio TV and Broadcasting School in Huntington Beach Ca. At the same time doing what he loved as a child which was acting. He first appeared as KK in the film Janky Promoters with Ice Cube and Mike Epps. Leland has appeared in various roles in his career, this year in the Movie Dead Cruelty as Peter Bickens and Straight Outta Compton where plays The Lench Mob Bodyguard, he’s also appeared in The Frankenstein Theory with Kris Lemche, Joe Egender, also Tattoo Nightmares, Operation Repo, Will to Live, 1000 ways to Die, Wedding Guest in 500 Days of Summer staring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel. His stage career he's appeared as Head in the Donald B. Welch production My Brothers Keeper and Uncle Tony in Can God's Love Reach in the Dark directed by Spencer Collins. He has Training in Acting and Scene Study at Brian Reise Acting Studios, Respect for Acting with Josie Thacker and Scene Study with Michelle Adams and Kim Foster. Stunt Training in weapons and hand combat with Gary Robert. He and wife Debora are owners of Street Notes Records and Mi Casa Day Spa. As Well as being a father of six children he has an Internet Radio Show Street Notes for the uplifting of youth and supporting unsigned music artist. In last Leland believes that Your Life Struggles can be Overcame, so go after your Dreams and never give up as he's done.
TRL: With so much competition in this field, what sets Street Notes Records apart from other record labels? LW: We give Artist creative decision on their music & product with the understanding that we will make a collective session on we market the finish project.
TRL: What has been the companies’ biggest professional achievement thus far? LW: Street Notes Records has maintain professionalism in the Music Game have organized successful events to allow Unsigned Artist to be heard World Wide on Radio, have organized Successful shows that Reward the Artist by awarding Artist a Medal of there participating in our On The Rise Events that has made it possible to launch a Radio Show that is heard on www.blogtalkradio.com/streetnoteslive, www.258mafia.com which is broadcasted in 100 Countries & www.982thebeat.com
TRL: What do we have to look forward to from Street Notes Records in the near future? LW: We are currently organizing On The Rise Events that will tour Cross Country in the near future.
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Jerome!Pullen!was!born!in!Memphis,!TN,!home!of!Beale!
Street!and!rhythm!and!blues.!!He!began!playing!music! professionally!at!the!age!of!17!and!in!1988!he!formed!the!duo! P.M.,!releasing!his!first!single,!“You”!later!that!year.!!After!the! release!of!“You”,!the!group!had!the!opportunity!to!tour!across!the! country!and!overseas,!including!stops!as!far!and!wide!as! Greenland!and!Japan,!with!popular!R&B!group!Kool!&!the!Gang.! In!1996,!seeking!a!new!creative!venture,!Pullen!founded!a!new!group,!Project!Inc.!(featuring! Mac!RHedd).!!Mac!RHedd!served!as!a!new!solo!endeavor!for!Pullen,!backed!by!a!group!of!top!tier! musicians.!!The!band!began!to!grow!in!popularity,!as!they!performed!with!major!artists!like!Outcast! and!J.!Blackfoot.!!Their!single,!“Playing!Ain’t!EZ”!gained!them!more!notoriety!as!their!touring! schedule!intensified.! Now!an!established!artist,!Pullen!has!continued!to!build!on!his!decades!old!musical!friendship! with!the!legendary!Barkays,!performing!with!them!whenever!possible.!!He!has!recently!opened!his! own!label,!W.E.K.!Entertainment,!to!support!the!release!of!his!single,!“Make!Me!Say!Ooh”!from!his! debut!solo!album!My#Life.!!The!album!also!features!Barkay!lead!singer!Larry!Dodson!on!“Forever!and! Ever”!as!well!as!Pullen’s!own!twist!on!the!Barkays!classic!“Your!Place!or!Mine.”!!Original!Barkays! bassist!James!Alexander!will!be!handling!promotions!to!radio!for!the!record.!!Pullen!feels!the!new! album!will!give!him!a!chance!to!showcase!the!full!range!of!his!talents,!saying!“The!sky!is!the!limit!”! In!addition!to!his!career!as!a!recording!and!touring!artist,!Jerome!also!leads!one!of!the! meanest!party!bands!in!Memphis.!!Having!headlined!the!2012!Africa!in!April!Festival,!his!band!is! among!the!most!in!demand!in!the!club!party!scene.!!Their!range!extends!from!classic!hits!from!soul! men!like!Stevie!Wonder,!Luther!Vandross!and!Al!Green!to!rock!acts!such!as!ZZ!Top,!Journey!and! Foreigner,!to!modern!pop!stars!like!R.!Kelly,!Madonna,!Michael!Jackson!and!more.!!If!you!need!a! party!band,!you!need!The!Pullen!Project.!
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I grew up in poverty and would write poems to ease my mind; I always read them back on the public bus while I was commuting to and from school. I would over-hear the beats from people’s headphones and would start timing my poems to their metronomes. Before I knew it my poems had become songs and I would share them online and my songs started to spark curiosity as I was gaining thousands of views on my songs as an unknown artist. I got put on my first tour to start performing in August 2016 at which point I have also started work on my first solo mixtape. The song "SACRIFICE" I have on my profile is a sneak peek at the mixtape. It is currently the only released song from the mixtape project. The song "NO ESCAPE" is one of my trademark tracks because of the emotional feedback from my audience after performing it; it is based on a true story and is raising awareness for Domestic Violence Survivors. As an artist it is my job to help change the world even if its one person at a time one show at a time. If you are seeking immediate assistance regarding Domestic Violence the 24/7 phone hotline is 1-800-799-7233 I am Voice. VICTORIOUS OBLIGATIONS INSIDE THE CHOSEN ENTITY We are #VoiceNation
The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Voice: My name is Voice, Victorious Obligations Inside the Chosen Entity (Zachary Vick). I start my story off by witnessing my brother getting stabbed in 2008 and I had to go to school the next day and act like everything was fine. I ended up hiding in the locker room during gym class and turned my mp3 all the way up and threw it at the wall. The headphones got caught on my hoodie and fell to my feet. Still hearing the beat I sank to the floor and began to write about how I felt and only being able to hear the beat, it naturally evolved into a song. That very night when I got home I went to the public library to download a beat onto the mp3 player and recorded the entire thing on it. All up until I lost my mp3 player I would play that song on repeat. It was my sanctuary and purest source of inspiration I had growing up and developing into the artist I am today.
The Rhythmic Lounge: What is your creative process for songwriting currently? Do you still start with the creation of a poem? Voice: Nowadays my creative process revolves around a full pot of coffee and a boom-pat beat turned up so loud it drowns out my entire environment. I really don't like writing if the beat isn't deafening. The poetry behind the music comes naturally now and I don't have to put extra effort into making it seem like a piece of art, I focus more on every individual word am using to ensure I am projecting exactly what I'm intending to.
The Rhythmic Lounge: Your song “No Escape” deals with the very serious topic of domestic violence. What made you create such a powerful track? Voice: I received a message from a loyal #VoiceNation member one day asking if I had ever created a song about Domestic Violence because she was having a really rough time dealing with her experiences. I reluctantly told her I had never made a song like that, but I promised her that I would help her in any way I could if she would give me the time. About an hour went by and I had written up both verses to the song and called her on the phone so she could be the first to hear it. While on the phone she started crying and couldn't stop telling me how thankful she was that a song like that now existed just for her and based on her true story. I never had the intention of raising awareness for Domestic Violence but as an artist it is my duty to help out in any way I can. I am glad that encounter happened for many reasons but most notably is the live performance side, every show I have ever done and performed "No Escape" at has left the crowd with tears in their eyes. It's moving to know that even as a single person you can still make a difference.
The Rhythmic Lounge: Do you have any news or upcoming events that you’d like to mention to our readers? Voice: I just want #VoiceNation to know how much I love their support and that without it I would be nothing. I have been told my music is the reason some people are still here today and those people need to know the fact that they are here is the only reason I am here as well. I look forward to networking with many more talented artists in the future and I am a very open and easy to approach person. Go to my website and click any social media logo and send me a message and I'll respond ASAP, whether it's music, acting, modeling, or just community relations I will help out in any way I can. Visit Voice at www.VoiceNationOfficial.com
Othello Gooden Jr.
was born on January 13, 1985 in
Cincinnati, Ohio. At an early age he learned the basics of reading, speaking, and writing while attending ministry school. Throughout his school years till now, he expressed those abilities in multiple online communities. Upon graduating from the School for Creative and Performing Arts, majoring in instrumental music, Othello enrolled in University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College's Computer Support Technology program. While there, he learned the basics of MS Office, Object Programming, and the fundamentals of animation. Yet his passion for writing continued as Othello entertained his peers and teachers with his stories. After graduating from RWC, Othello desired to make videos and share his productions with the world. Therefore in April 2009, he created his first YouTube account under the channel name, "2kReturner", specializing in video game music videos, game plays and commentaries. Yet this wasn't enough. Othello felt that he was limited on what he wanted to do and uploading it all on his 2kReturner channel would make things too cluttered. Therefore, in January of 2010 Othello created a new channel, "JGTraveler", for his non-video game related works. Othello is most famous for his one of a kind Sci-Fi Vlog Series "Memoire de Rayloria", where he talks about the elements within the MDR Universe. It is based on his novel series entitled, 'Rayloria's Memory" (Publisher Pending). Then there is the Stop Motion/Animation Comedy, "the Super Mecha Madness Show" (or simply, "Super Mecha Madness�). The Super Mecha Madness Show is a story within the MDR Universe about the world of Cyberspace. The main protagonists are known as the "Super Mecha Team" who fight against an evil robot known as Spike Cole, and his army of mechas that try taking over the net. Each episode experiments with different scenarios, mainly a parody/spoof of something in pop and/or Internet culture. Currently, SMM and MDR combined have reached over 100,000 people. His notable non-MDR works include the Cellar Stop Motion "Car Show", where an animation of model car collections tell a story. Each "type" of car in a group as a different story to tell. (I.E: A set of race cars would race each other only to be chased by a group of law enforcement vehicles.) In January of 2015, Othello migrated all his videos about his Anime Series to "TemporalFlux", a channel dedicated to the TF multiverse, and his non-fictional multiverse videos to "Quantafilmationz". On the Temporal Flux channel he plans to release short films and features, not just videos. This will include story-based music albums (Like Daft Punk's Discovery Album) and expanding on the Super Mecha Madness Show in 2D animated format. Today, Othello continues to write stories (Music, Film, & New Media being an extension of that). As the artist known as JGTraveler, he's featured on several mixtapes, and has songs in major motion pictures & TV shows worldwide.
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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Othello Gooden Jr.: My name is Othello Gooden Jr. I'm the creator of the Temporal Flux Series and the producer/musician known as JGTraveler.
TRL: Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio would you say that the overall culture supported and nurtured your creativity or was it a challenging place to carryout what you were trying to accomplish? OGJ: It was a challenge especially in an environment that didn't view Entrepreneurship as a viable option. Yet I believe that those who've never had that "drive" will never understand. Those who have just a "spurt" won't either because it's situational and not fully thought out for long term investments. The negative culture that surrounded me became the positive motive for me to continue. The idea of quitting did cross my mind many times but doing so would "thicken" that negative atmosphere to unbreathable levels.
TRL: What was your first creative project and how did it come about? OGJ: On YouTube November 2009 with the Memoire de Rayloria Vlog Series (Rayloria's Memory Vlogs). I did vlogs based on my upcoming novel (at the time), Raylorian Dawn. The Vlog series covered the Rayloria's Memory universe and alternate timelines. The problem was that I got off on a tangent and created holes in the plot unknowingly so I rescanned it and rebooted it early 2016 here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/SWYsQBQlK8rxk. The difference is that this series covers the whole Temporal Flux Multiverse (Hence Temporal Flux Vlogs), beginning with the background story of my novel tetrology.
TRL: You have done everything from writing stories, to creating anime and being involved in music. Why is it soo important for you to be involved in multiply areas of arts/entertainment? OGJ: Well, writing music and producing shows are just an extension of my story telling. Historically, in ancient days, the only "Big screen" entertainment was stage plays (albiet monologues, one act or multi act plays). 20th century was Hollywood; 21st century is new media (YouTube, Dailymotion, personal sites etc...). I favor the independent media but my involvement of that field is just something I enjoy doing. The importance of it isn't always what the people want. If you have a story you want to tell, get a camera and some video editing software and start creating! The crowd will follow because every story has its admirers.
TRL: What do we have to look forward to from you in the near future? OGJ: I'm currently working on the first video game in the Temporal Flux Series with a company known as Digams Corp. entitled, "PowerLand". This game is a 4-part saga that will be released on PC and consoles later on this year. Preceding the game's release will be the start of the PL vlog series (TFS Vlogs Season 2). The game itself will be released saga by saga every few to several months. ! http://youtube.com/2kreturner http://youtube.com/c/temporalflux ! http://quantafilmationz.weebly.com !
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Bughouse Entertainment Presents MRJUNBUG born and raised in Nashville, TN. He was recently nominated as SEA AWARD'S IMPACT ICON! His music career started with the group Capital Punishment klik in 1993 with the release of Return From The Dead, selling 1,500 copies of cassettes only. In 1995 Capital Punishment released Ghetto Stories selling 4,100 copies. In 1997, Capital Punishment released Shadow Of Death, selling 10,000 copies. Shadow of Death has over 50,000 downloads over the Internet to date. Sales in Germany and Japan have catapulted Mrjunbug to successful stardom and in 1999 Capital Punishment released Different Levels of The Game nationally through select-ohits, selling 3,000 copies scanned and 5,000 copies from hand to hand. In 2000 the group split and Mrjunbug released Karma vol.1. The single Whatcha workin wit attracted lots of attention in Georgia and Florida. Orpheus Entertainment, and Slip-n-slide records showed a lot of interest but could never reach an agreement. Mrjunbug has opened shows for some very established artists, such as The Ying Yang Twins, Young Jeezy, DMX, Ludacris, CoCo Cal, Eightball and MJG. In 1996, he opened for Tupac in Nashville, TN and St. Louis, Mo. Nathan (Mrjunbug) Clayborne also does all of his productions! Mrjunbug also known as DJ Trixx runs his own live Internet radio station called Cashville Radio. The stage is now set for the Nashville native to make positive noise in the music industry!
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The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Nathan Clayborne: Nashville TN. Some of you know it as Cashville. With very little popularity in the Small town called Antioch, TN. There were 2 young men playing high school football together. Nathan (MRJUNBUG) Clayborne and Brian (SUPREME) Smith. Together they would form the Rap Group Capital Punishment Klik. The Group was made up of 2 Producers/Rappers/Djs that released rappers off of there own label ETERNAL RECORDS. From there the group wrote and produced 5 albums. Return from the Dead, It Ain't No Mystery, Ghetto Storiez, Shadow Of Death, Different Levels Of The Game.
TRL: Who have been your biggest musical influences? NC: Well first and foremost it's God Rest his Soul PIMP C hands down if you really know me. Just say that I learned a lot from him while he frequently visited Antioch and Brentwood I'll leave it at that. We had 2Pac, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, Eric B n Rakim, Too Short, Biz Markie, Keane, Dr.Dre, Eminem, Outkast, KRS 1, Public Enemy, T.I, Magic Mike, Pistol. Shannon Sanders, Biggie, Trick daddy, Pastor Troy, Triple 6 Mafia, Gangsta Pat, E40, Alcapone, Dayton Family, Brotha Lynch Hung, Kool Daddy Fresh, Indo G n Lil Blunt, WC and the Mad Circle, Mack 10, Keith Sweat, Al B Sure. R Kelly. Master P, Scarface, Geto Boys, Jay Z, WU Tang Clan, 8Ball n MJG, 2Live Crew, and Snoop Dogg. NWA, Spice 1, Mac Eiht, but my favorite rap group of all times is UGK. We had some REAL ARTIST.
TRL: What has been your greatest career accomplishment so far? NC: My greatest career accomplishment this far has been being able to stay in the game. I've been nominated for several underground award shows in different categories. I won a STAXX contest on LOUD.COM with a signed microphone from DJ KHALID. I’m being presented with the IMPACT award at The SEA AWARDS in Miss. In 2017. That's a very big accomplishment for me. Because that means out of all these years I haven't been unnoticed. 9 albums. Capital Punishment Klik 5. And I’m still going. I produce and manage artists as well. Bughouse ENT. My label is on its uprising. So stay tuned.
TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? NC: I have a few shows lined up in NY, Cali, and Down South. I have BUGS LIFE (MY DAYS ON EARTH) EP that’s out now. My next project is titled BEYOND DREAMS (ANGELS PLAYGROUND). Then there will be only 2 more projects after that. I will then focus on releasing artist on Bughouse Ent. PAC WEEZY will be the first artist to come out on the imprint. Also my partner in NY, KING ROGUES the creator of the DRR (Dark Rein Royalty) and I will be releasing a project in 2017 a compilation of all the artists we have coming. The stage is set and now it’s time to take off like a rocket. My photographer GO DADDY is an up and coming artist that we are proud to have on board here at BUGHOUSE ENT.
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Hailing from the Garden State, Joshua Terrell AKA
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in Hip-Hop and R&B. He has dedicated countless hours writing and studying music. His music tells you exactly who he is. JERZEY is the definition of creativity and will be the new face for a long awaited rejuvenation of Hip-Hop. His plan to takeover the game is in full swing as he has already developed a strong fan base through hit performances of his smash hit titled “I’m On.” JERZEY has released 3 more singles, which have been played and requested on notable radio stations. His music has created a buzz, gaining the attention of well-known radio hosts Shaggy and DJ Jack of Spades. He has an appetite for success and the drive not to stop until he reaches “Icon Status.” JERZEY has also released one of the hottest mixtapes “JERZEY DRIVE” and he’s currently working on his debut album “JERZEYS FINEST.”
The Rhythmic Lounge: Who is “JERZEY,” for those who have yet to hear of you? JERZEY: IM THE NEW FACE FOR NEW JERSEY RAPPERS. IM FROM MT. HOLLY NEW JERSEY AND IM GONNA SHOW THE WORLD HOW TO BE CREATIVE WITH MUSIC AND HOW TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY, IV BEEN RAPPING FOR 4 YEARS AND IM BETTER THAN 90 % OF THESE NEW RAPPERS OUT NOW. IM GOING TO CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE LOOK AT NEW JERSEY ARTIST!
TRL: Who have been your musical influences? JERZEY: MY MUSIC IS INFLUENCED BY CASSIDY, MEEK MILL, FREEWAY AND PAPOOSE.
TRL: Is there anything that you feel hip-hop music has been lacking, that you can bring to the table? JERZEY: HIP-HOP HAS BEEN LACKING CREATIVITY, MOTIVATION, AND ORIGINALITY. I BRING EVERYTHING REQUIRED TO KEEP THE CULTURE ALIVE. I RAP AS IS I AM HIP-HOP.
TRL: Do you have any upcoming news that you’d like to mention to our readers? JERZEY: I HAVE A NEW ALBUM DROPPING NEXT YEAR TITLED “JERZEY’S FINEST,” AND A MIXTAPE TITLED “JERZEY FLOW.”
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