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" Im the heart of the city" quotes the 19 year old rapper. Hailing from the streets of  Inglewood, California ,Jude Jay Burna Francois  calls himself "The Beast," who's hungry for the music industry. Spending majority of his time in the studio, Jay Burna refers to the booth as his confession room and his audience , his priest, " my music is a journey through my life, where i cater to every soul, not just the hood.. Jay Burna uses his expressive lyrics to clearly paint the vivid pictures of his troubled childhood and overcoming, the deaths of his best friend and grandmother. With almost nothing or no one else to turn too, he began to pursue his rap career. His music defines him; bold, genuine, and talented, his music and vocals none like others, Jay Burna, calls his music, "music that makes sense"."People say I'm weird, I say they're to use to normal". His diversity in flows also allows him to bless us with club bangers and love songs for the ladies, his aggressiveness, passion, and energy are reasons why he would be a great aspect to any label. Burna has lived up to his name as the Broward County Beast, murdering, performances, freestlyes, and tracks! His mixtape "Im  A Beast" is only a preview of great music to come. Dont be fooled by Burna's signature (Im Gone), because he presence will be felt for a long time. Now residing in Ft. Lauderdale, his new home, Jay Burna has great plans for his city, "I'm ready to put Lauderdale on the map!!!" 

 Born April 4th, Fynese was born and raised in Harlem World, USA. Owning a love and passion for the sound of music at a early age, he started off beating on pots and pans with spoons and forks until his parents got tired of the silverware and pots being all over the house and bought him a drum set. Growing up the youngest of three, Fynese has always been known for his musical abilities. Inspired by his son’s ambitions to compose music, Fynese’s father decided to build him a recording studio where he taught himself how to compose and produce music using a MPC 2000xl, a Yamaha qy100 and Samson c11 microphone and recording on sonar cakewalk. With influences ranging from the likes of Ted Reilly, Quincy Jones, Timberland, Dr. Dre & Diddy, it was clear he had an ear for quality music. At age 13, while attending Lincoln Academy (now Horizons Middle School), Fynese met Harlem, but being that Fynese was so music driven he was a tad anti-social. All he could focus on was his love of music. As time went by Fynese would practice his R&B vocal and production abilities. At 16, while attending Humanities High School (now Bayard Rustin), Fynese formed the R&B group Just Trust, consisting of 3 artist total. Gaining local recognition w/ their single "Dance With Me",  the group performed at a series of local talent shows, the Apollo Summer Stage, and on local TV networks and radio shows. However, due to differences within the group, they split up and went there separate ways. After the break up, Fynese went in his search for his true calling, but found himself getting side tracked in the harsh, urban environment that is Harlem, NYC. But with that environment came being affiliated with the "Ruff Ryders" and shortly after the infamous street gang known as the "Bloods". In 2004, while evolved in a gang fight a block away from his High School, Fynese was stabbed in the back twice by a rival gang member. While hospitalized in St. Vincent’s, Fynese thought about where his life was headed and decided to put all of his focus back into music. Walking away from the street life not only affected his friendships, but changed his entire personal outlook on life. After working with R&B singer Unique, he was introduced to his manager Make from Relentless Management. After hearing the work Fynese had done w/ Unique, Make was convinced that Fynese was something special and introduced him to music producer Reefa (aka Mr. "One Blood").  Taking Fynese under his wing, Reefa showed him the rules and ropes of the music industry. Like a sponge, Fynese soaked in all the information building his library of sound by producing hip-hop, R&B, rock & roll & pop. In early 2007, with other offers on the table, Fynese took his dreams and ambitions of starting his own record label and formed Trac-Child Records. Months later he created the team Tracchildstarz. A group of indivuals who use fashion and music to imbrace the new generation birthing a new generation of trendsetters he called "The Trac-Child Starz". Ron, Tasleema, Bri, Franch, V-Dae, Ed and Fresh were amongst the first to be recruited to the team. With his laid back personality, good looks and charm Fynese’s sets himself apart from the crowd on all levels. His style and image is indeed different, but also creative and fashionable w/ fitted designer jeans to shorts with long bright colored socks to vintage skate board style, Fynese quickly catches the eye everywhere he goes. As he explains.. When you see me, you see a star! Yessir, music is my get away. When I make music, it flows through me like the air I breathe. When I produce and write its music from the heart through my struggle & pain. I’m not your "Average Joe" These cloths don’t make me and my skin color doesn’t define me. Yea I rap, but I’m no rapper i got swagga. I follow what my heart says, whether it be rock & roll, pop, r&b or hip-hop. I am a "Human Orchestra".
 

For a great deal of time Oakland, California's been infamous for adding extraordinary flavor to the music game. With credentials like these, it shouldn't serve as any surprise that such a place be responsible for fulfilling that nameless yet deep-seated craving being experienced by music lovers across the world, by producing the newest form of currency in the music game, HONEY N DA BANK!

These two bewitching doll faced rappers, 22 year old cousins, Ashley "Bonnie" Best and Angelique "Kanarie" Johnson, are here to deliver what the game's been missing & sweeten the bland taste that both female rappers and hip-hop as a whole has been giving!
With keen guidance from their mentors, music greats, The A'z, and much creative control, the girls are doing their part to change societies perception of what girls should do & say!

"Clearly we are demons who give the illusion of doll faced angels, true we may blow kisses but we could pull a 22 outta our Prada bags while doing so.. so yea we're lethal!"

-Bonnie

"We do what we want and say what we feel and our images are reflections of just that. We take things places most are afraid to even imagine and without thinking twice about it."

-Kanarie

The girls who have been writing music since the early ages of 9, feel as if it's their time & they're set to brand the world with the H N D B logo. After spending many years behind the scenes watching & admiring all of The A'z tenacious drive & dedication, the girls felt it was time to display their talents, and one late September night in 2006 they got their shot when they generated & preformed 2 hot 16's for their motivating forces, The A'z!

The gentlemen agreed that they had talent and began driving their dreams by giving them beats,advice, and the most vital asset, studio time. From their the girls went on to promote themselves around the bay and all over myspace creating a buzz & building a fan base! Now with the summer creeping up around the corner, they're sure to give off more heat than the sun, creating a legacy that will linger for
many decades to come! Hope you're ready! 

STREET SPIRIT'S MUSIC IS FILLED WITH GENUINE EMOTION. THIS SAN JOSE, CA BASED HIP HOP/RAP ARTIST HAS SEEN A LOT AND DID A LOT; FROM STREET LIFE TO WITNESSING SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERS BY THE GRACE OF GOD. STREET SPIRIT'S MUSIC IS FILLED WITH STORIES TO KEEP YOUR EARS IN TUNE WITH EARTH LIFE, AND AFTERLIFE TALES AS RELAYED TO HIM BY LIFE, AND GOD.

WHAT SET'S STREET SPIRIT APART FROM OTHER ARTIST IS HIS STORY, AND DELIVERY. STREET SPIRIT'S TARGET AUDIENCE IS THE URBAN MARKET. THE STORY, AND DELIVERY IS INSPIRED FROM HIS PAST, UP TO WHAT'S GOING ON IN HIS HEAD TO DATE. STREET SPIRIT'S MUSIC IS A WELL THOUGHT OUT MOVIE IN MUSIC FORM.

STREET SPIRIT ATTENDED MUSICIANS INSTITUTE IN SPRING OF 2007. THERE HE STUDIED MUSIC BUSINESS TO GRASP THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HAVING THE BUSINESS IN PLACE FOR HIS OWN PIECE OF MIND. UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKING, LICENSING, AND THE OVERALL GENERAL WORKINGS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS IS ESSENTIAL TO A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN'S CAREER IF THAT ARTIST WANTS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUS IN THE LIFE. AS A WRITER, AND PUBLISHER, STREET SPIRIT IS AFFILIATED WITH ASCAP.

STREET SPIRIT'S MUSICAL INFLUENCE IS 2PAC. THE STYLE OF STREET SPIRIT IS URBAN WITH A GOSPEL FEEL. STREET SPIRIT IS CURRENTLY BUILDING A BUZZ IN HIS HOME TOWN, AND SURROUNDING AREA BY SELLING 1,000 PLUS UNITS IN THE STREETS, DOING SHOWS, AND HAVING MOST RECENTLY GAINED COLLEGE RADIO AIRPLAY THROUGHOUT THE WEST COAST. STREET SPIRIT IS CURRENTLY SHOPPING FOR A LABEL/OUTLET TO PROMOTE AND RELEASE HIS MUSIC WORLDWIDE WITH A MAJOR PUSH, BY HIS AGENT OF EUGENE FOLEY, OF FOLEY ENTERTAINMENT. 

SuGIRL aka Sugar is a female singer/producer/pianist. Borne in 18/05/1983. Unlike most of female singers, SuGIRL is a beat maker and songwriter too.

She says " We girls can do it too"!!!

SuGirl's passion for music started at the age of 7 when she was studying classical music. Her passion for music grew and Su started to experiment with sampling, production, home recording, and sound engineering. Su is always in search for new sounds when it comes to beat making. She takes her inspirations from different styles of music hip hop, R&b , pop, rock, chill out-u can find good stuff in all the genres.

Her style is described as mixture of neu-soul, urban, r&b -the future of the music. Its fresh !!! 

SuGIRL is working on her first album at the moment. She moved to London in search of new inspirations. Thanks to her unique voice and her music productions she got a lot of attention from various producers and started to collab with the best.

I hope this complete change will bring some new experience to my life. I believe that faith opens all the doors. Impossible is nothing, you just can't be afraid to reach for it. I close my eyes and I think of all the things that I want to see, Cause I know, now that I've opened up my heart I know thatAnything I want can be, so let it be, so let it be... SuGirl.

Aaron Jones was born on July 12th, 1991 in Los Angeles, California, but he's better known by his stage name of Killah Matriks. He has something that alot of artist don't have, he has the ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. He has some fans that have told him before listening to him that they thought all hip-hop/rap was the same. He credits Lupe Fiasco, Skyzoo, and Jay-Z for being his main inspirations. They all have taught him different things. Lupe Fiasco taught him that just because he was nerd it didn't mean that he couldn't be cool. Skyzoo taught him that just because you are mainstream doesn't mean you have to dumb your music down and Jay-Z taught him how to take his lyrics to another level. He has took all that inspiration and ran with it. He has continued to shine on whatever song he was on. Because his style is so diverse he doesn't just have to stick with-in one genre. He can go from punchline crazy to wordplay like some of the greats in the industry. Also he has alot of people DatPiff's community forum and on myspace that are waiting on the drop of his mixtape Killah TeckNiQs. As of right now Killah Matriks is completing Killah TeckNiQs while working on the next mixtape which will be the first installment in the Bar Spitta Jones series." 

At the millennium's end Hip-Hop seemed to be spiraling out of control with a market over-saturated with disposable music and artists, creating a generation of listeners who've almost forgotten what true Hip-Hop sounds like. Enter Yung Texxu$, a native of Killeen, TX. Known for his versatility and keen lyricism,"Texx" reminds listeners of what Hip-Hop's early Greats first sounded like.

Texx follows a solid line of creative artists like OutKast, Snoop Dogg, U.G.K., and N.W.A. Having been compared to Jay- Z by "The Source Magazine" you can see why he's been deemed "The Savior of The Dirty". Having worked with the likes of Scarface to Kelly Rowland, Yung Texxu$ can spit over tracks with wide appeal for audiences ranging from undergound to mainstream music. For these reasons alone he is sure to be a major player in Hip-Hop for years to come.

Darrell De'Angelo Contee a.k.a Yung Texxu$, was raised in the small city of Killeen, TX. He was introduced to music at an early age by his mother Kim Contee an aspiring artist herself. His father, Darrell Hovington spent the early part of Texx's life serving a 10- year prison sentence, so the future MC was 11-years old when they first met. With his roots buried deep in the streets and music it wouldn't be long before Yung Texxu$ followed in both of his parents' footsteps. In middle school Texx became good friends with Michael Jordan, Mike Hisatake', J.R. Scott, Scotty Lee and Spade, who would later form Killeen's Famed "Green City". Spark Dawg later joined the group after returning from Atlanta. With a troubled past behind him including probation for breaking and entering by age 12, gang affiliation, and a failing interest in school, Texx made a decision that would change his life forever.

With his father being released from prison and in effort to be re-united with him and finish high school, Texx left Killeen. He moved to Dover, DE in 2001 leaving behind his mother, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. During his stay in the first state Texx met J.Lex (John Cannon) and Sluggz ( John Graham-Ramsaroop). They formed the group "Hustle Hard". A year later, Texx be-friended a young Nishon Morris a.k.a N.I.S.H, and Larry Harvey a.k.a. M.O.N.E.Y, of the group "Ill Villinz". Together, Hustle Hard and Ill Villinz released a string of underground mixtapes (Back To Ya Block, Operation Lock Down, D Boyz, Sin City) and in 2002 they decided to consolidate Hustle Hard and Ill Villinz into a single entity. One super-group, one movement thus, State City Music was born. In 2004 Yung Texxu$ was discovered by producer Rayza of Clubbalangg. Rayza had heard Texx's Mixtape "Classic G Musick", and immediately flew him out to ATL signing him on the spot. In 2005, Texx gained national exposure in "The Source Magazine" and went on to drop a slew of underground smashes such as "Drank in My Cup", "I Gits the Money" ft. Big Hood Boss, Tum Tum (DSR/Universal) and "Still in Love with my Ex (Remix)" with Kelly Rowland. His work with D.J. Scream on "Believe the Hype" placed him at the forefront of underground Southern Hip-Hop. Since 2005 you may have seen Yung Texxu$ pop up in magazines, Hip-Hop DVD's, or websites, but for now the rest of his tale has yet to be written. At many times Texx finds himself walking the thin line between the streets and music. Enveloped by the underworld he can't leave and trapped by his obsession to ascend to the heights of Hip-Hop royalty, Texx is currently working on his debut album "The Underground Prince", scheduled for release in 2007. Only time will tell how his saga will end...

Diva is an 18 tune set from this dynamic spitzstress with her own "lyrical word play" that is sure to rekindle the flickering flame for female hip hop artist! 

Growing up and listening to artist like E40, 3 Times Crazy, Mac Dre and the Luniz mixed in with some of her parent's favorites like Heavy D. Prince, TLC and Queen Latifah has definitely given Keldamuzik a strong platform to launch from.   

Drawing from "life's experiences and the work of other writers" has helped Keldamuzik shape tracks like Mr. Right, Give You a Key, or the title track, and "girl power" anthem, Diva. The Diva album is set to explode with other hot joints like Bay Swag featuring Dem Hoodstarz and Excuse Me featuring Numskull of the Luniz 

While know doubt Keldamuzik is a superb micsmith it's her writing that she's been honing since her childhood days of writing fairytale stories, that's the real genesis here. As the Oakland Ca. based Keldamuzik says about Diva "its music for all ages". 

In 2005 Keldamuzik founded Golddigga Entertainment to release not just her own album but operates as a vehicle to release other artist already signed to the company.  

Clinton Davis Jr., Born and raised in Austin Texas (2-1)I spent the first seven years of my early childhood in Queens New York in Bland Projects. My father moved me back to Texas around eight years old and from then on I made occasional summer visits. I didnt see my father much growing up. working long nights as a Port Authority officer at the World Trade Center kept him away. On his days off I spent time with him doing what he loved most, making music. For years he worked hard for the family, so he wasn't able to pursue music like he wished.The fact that he couldn't, inspired me to fulfill out that goal since the age of 12. From then on I watched my father closely. I learned how to work equipment and started writing songs and poetry just like him.I told my father my plan was to pursue music as a career, and go to college to learn more about business that I didnt learn from reading. Originally my plan was this: once I graduated from college, he would be near retirement and we could start a music company together. Things were going according to plan until after my graduation in May 2001...September 11, 2001 my father tended to saving lives while at work due to terrorist attacks, suddenly my life changed. After days of searching for survivors in the 9-11-01 attack my father was announced deceased in one of the towers while escorting civilians. The pain and rage I felt at that moment was beyond belief of an explanation. So at that point i was like "what now?" I was nearly going to give up on all my dreams and goals, and forget about what my father worked so hard for. I had to become something in life and provide for my family in the future the same way he did for me. Standing around depressed wasn't going to help me succeed at all. With the support and encouragement of my mother I continued with the plan I set.2002 I started my own label, signed my artists, got a production team together, constructed a well-designed studio and a staff, and enrolled into Texas State University. My plan to continue the "dream" then began. The loss of my father is my determination to show this nation I have what it takes to make this label one of the best constructed in history. My label consists of artists with versatility, creativity, and a work ethic like no other. Im carrying out a promise and fulfilling a dream. Already releasing a major album in 2006 with IMPAC'S - ALMOST FAMOUS, 2008 major labels will realize I mean business and failure is not an option. I call myself Checkmate because to me this career is just like chess. It takes timing and strategy to take over the board then the game is yours. 2008 Above All Entertainment "The New Era of the South" - Checkmate

Music is life. Music is love. Music is you. Music is me. Music is us. To make people truly understand music is difficult because they don't realize the role that music plays in their everyday lives. You hear it on the radio, in elevators, on television, in hospitals, in schools, at funerals, everywhere. It is the most powerful form of communication. People literally can't get enough of it. This is why Kumi Hues is necessary. Kumi Hues is music. Kumi Hues is life. Kumi Hues is love. 

But who is Kumi Hues? Perhaps where is Kumi Hues is a better question. Starting their intergalactic journey in the small town of Tallahassee, Florida, iLL-FLaVa and M.E.R.C. found that they have a chemistry that will catapult them into your living rooms. Their sound is vintage yet new, hard yet smooth, and bitter yet sweet. They seem to explore the universe of sound, conquering the cosmos in their dream machine fueled by inspiration. Their unique delivery of chords and phrases captures time and space. Kumi Hues is the future and they are in a world of their own. 

iLL-FLaVa, aka Brandon Crumbly, was born in the city of Toledo, Ohio, the home of such musicians as Art Tatum and R & B crooner Lyfe Jennings. iLL's fascination with the sound came at an early age. But it wasn't until moving to Atlanta, Georgia that this son of a high school theory teacher found passion in bringing imagination to his music. If you could see into his mind you would see a world decorated with an array of vibrant colors and you would hear a futuristic, bass heavy beat pulsating throughout his thoughts. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop, jazz, new wave, and genres, iLL-FLaVa is ready to leave his mark on the music industry; and re-introduce creativity to a genre fixated on catchy tunes.  

After high school, iLL-FLaVa moved to the sunny city of Tallahassee, FL where he met M.E.R.C. The two became immediate friends, and had a powerful musical chemistry they couldn't ignore. The two soon formed Kumi Hues, where iLL-FLaVa capitalizes on his beat-making prowess to help deliver the group's debut album, "The Take Off 747-365." Armed with skillfully creative drum patterns and an infectious style of chord changes, iLL-FLaVa proves to be a musical reckoning force. 

M.E.R.C. aka Jason Hall was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, a city that produced other musical talents such as T-Pain and Sticman of Dead Prez. He remembers always wanting to be creative and free spirited. "Music was always something that I loved. I remember riding in the car with my pops trying to guess the instruments on his jazz tapes. I didn't really listen to hip-hop that much because my parents didn't. It wasn't until about the eighth grade when I started to get into it. Even then I still would rather hear Satchmo on a 45" than anything on the top ten," states M.E.R.C. Growing up in the south even in the 80's and 90's  still had its affect on Black Americans and M.E.R.C. expresses those struggles frequently in his music. He is often compared to Common or Mos Def but with southern hospitality. He seems to somewhat squeeze his political view in between his metaphors to make sure that nothing is overstated. His words dance romantically with bass lines and his laid-back persona clashes with his revolutionary ideology. 

Not since Gnarls Barkley has colorful imagery, alluring lyricism and storytelling been fused so perfectly. M.E.R.C. lives up to his name and slaughters hip hop standards with his insightful and honest lyrics, while iLL-FLaVa keeps listeners amazed with his range and creativity as a producer.