Name: Sade Champagne
Location: Ventura County, CA
Genre: Inspirational R&B, Soul, Pop
Label/Unsigned: Independent Artist
www.sadechampagne.com
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TMC: Introduce yourself.
SC: My name is Sade Champagne and I'm a musical artist, performer, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur residing in Ventura, California.
TMC: What made you pursue music?
SC: I always knew when I was a little girl that I would somehow pursue music entertainment, inspirational speaking and business. I cannot even remember my life without singing and music!
TMC: What sets you apart from other artists?
SC: I am not only in front of the camera and stage, I also work behind the scenes. In 2009 I started my own entertainment production company Sade Champagne Presents to create & executive produce unique charity events.
SC: My name is Sade Champagne and I'm a musical artist, performer, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur residing in Ventura, California.
TMC: What made you pursue music?
SC: I always knew when I was a little girl that I would somehow pursue music entertainment, inspirational speaking and business. I cannot even remember my life without singing and music!
TMC: What sets you apart from other artists?
SC: I am not only in front of the camera and stage, I also work behind the scenes. In 2009 I started my own entertainment production company Sade Champagne Presents to create & executive produce unique charity events.
TMC: You do a lot of other things other than music, what other things are you or have you been involved in?
SC: I am also an inspirational speaker and help to develop other artists. I am always creating innovative ways to connect with and uplift my community and make a positive impact in the industry.
TMC: Tell us something people may not know about you?
SC: I am a fitness enthusiast and I started training in gymnastics when I was 18 years old.
TMC: What projects do you have planned for the near future?
SC: I just began the auditions for Ventura County's 4th Annual Rising Star Dance Competition to help raise money for the Destined to Live The Good Life Children's Orphanage in Zambia, Africa (I am the official spokeswoman for the children), working on my debut album, creating a music and entertainment industry bootcamp to help encourage and inspire up-and-coming artists and so much more coming up in the new year! Thank you for featuring me in Music Connectz- what an honor!
After graduation, this young renaissance teen wasted no time jump starting her career by singing The National Anthem at many schools and colleges, followed by performing annually at the Ventura County Fair, Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival, and other fairs and festivals around California. But her most honored performance was opening up for celebrity actor and singer Tyrese at the Majestic Ventura Theater. In 2008 Sadé began working on her 1st Mixtape appropriately titled Superstar -N- Training which she wrote 100% of the lyrics, co-arranged every track and worked with local celebrity producers and artists such as: Lil' Cuddy, Scott Swoosh, DJ Journey, Bobby G, KZ Cali-Kat, Barbaryan Beats, and Genuine Artikal. Superstar -N- Training was released in 2009. Sadé describes her music as “soul sprinkled with a little bit of pop, a dash of rock, but rooted in gospel”. In March 2009 Sadé filmed her first music video for her first single and hit award nominated song “Boy It’s You” which was directed by award winning director and producer Caleb Price.
She was also nominated for Song of the Year R&B ("Boy It's You") and Song of the Year Collaboration (Do U Trust Me? feat. Lil' Cuddy") at the 2008 Mavric Music Awards. As Sadé Champagne’s career continued to rise, later in November 2009 Sadé started her own entertainment production company appropriately titled “Sade Champagne Presents” and began creating/executive producing unique charity events to help raise money, relief, and awareness for nonprofit organizations all over the world. These events have included Ventura County’s Annual Rising Star Dance Competition, Ventura County’s 2011 Vocal Superstar Competition, the Together We Can Overcome Benefit Concert, and the Lending A Hand Benefit Concert with many more shows in the works. Through Sadé’s devoted community and celebrity support from “Young Hollywood Stars”, she continuously raises thousands of dollars for her charitable events with an overwhelming audience response of more than 3500 in attendance at her events so far.Sadé has been featured on several TV networks, radio stations, online blogs & magazines, and newspapers including the TV Guide Channel, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, ABC, Access Hollywood, American Idol Xtra, Ventura County Star Newspaper, Ventura County Reporter Newspaper, Ventura Breeze Newspaper, KIIS FM Website, Q104.7, B95.1, 1520 AM KVTA, Young Black Starz, Urban Teen Magazine, Disney InfoNet, Foothill Dragon Press and several more! And if that’s not enough, Sadé was nominated for 2 Mavric Music Awards and awarded the 2009 Artist of the Year at Shatterbox Entertainment’s 4th Annual Red Carpet Jam. Sadé Champagne is only the 2nd artist to receive this honor. Shatterbox Entertainment has helped promote and/or launch many famous artists including the Jackie Boyz (multi-platinum Grammy winning singer-songwriters), Jasmine V (signed to Sony Music and opening act for Justin Bieber), Elijah Harris (signed to The Game’s The Black Wall Street Records) and Tyga (signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money).
Location: Chester, Pa
Genre/s: New Age
TMC: For those who may not be familiar with who you are, can you briefly introduce yourself?
MS: Amir Swain Producer/Audio Engineer... I'm from Chester Pa
TMC: Can you tell us how you got started as a producer?
MS: (laughing) its a funny story... I started managing my cousin who happens to be a talent rap artist but we didn't have a producer or a studio.. No support.. We simply got tired of waiting for beats from producers so I learned how to produce and record our records
TMC: Who were some before your time that inspired you the most?
MS: Large Professor, Dj Premiere Hi-tek, 9th wonder, J Dilla, No ID, Alchemist, man it's so many but you get the just of the caliber I named
TMC: What sets you apart from other producers?
MS: well there are some talented producers out here these days... But I think variety is the key to my style being able to produce tracks and have artists ask "they were all by you???"... I'm like yeah and then they say "that's crazy they all sound different" I just say thank you..
TMC: How would you describe your production style & what's distinctive about your sound?
MS: I'm a backpacker with a chip my shoulder (laughing)... My style is fun but serious...crazy but cool...laid back but aggressive... I can speak to your soul and in the same sentence break your trunk!!!!!
TMC: Can you give us a little resume of people you've gotten the chance to work with? & Out of them all is there a favorite project?
MS: man...I'll try to keep it brief (laughing) Claudio Cueni who worked on the audio portion of the Tupac Hologram not to mention his platinum and gold rap sheet, John Graham, Realysm, Teves, TBrown, The Perfect Voice, Devin Martin, Tommy (the group No Question), Jamai, just to name a few.. My favorite experience... Would have to be working with Claudio in Los Angeles... Learning from someone of his stature was the best if u blinked you missed a lesson it was epic..
TMC: What is something people might not know about you?
MS: (laughing) I never planned on doing music or being a producer. I love cartoons and anime, I went to art institute for anime before I switched to audio production
TMC: What do you have planned for the near future?
MS: produce on an award winning level and continue to be a student to the world sound...
TMC: Anything Else?
MS: My Mixtape Instrumental Cd Digging in the Crates is available online www.egofreemusicgroup.com and DatPiff.... And follow me on twitter @MirSwain shout out to Music Connects Ego Free Music Group, my Management MV8 Management I Love Y'all and be on the lookout for Risk Vs. Reward the album end of this year peace and love
Name: Super Producer Mr. Hanky
Location: Atlanta, GA
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Label: Collipark Music
www.amrhankybeat.com
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Location: Atlanta, GA
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Label: Collipark Music
www.amrhankybeat.com
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TMC: You're definitely not new to the game but for those who may not know, could you introduce yourself?
MH: I'm Mr. Hanky former DJ now a Producer. I've produced for Waka Flocka, Travis Porter, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, V.I.C and most recently "Throwed Off" (Walk Around The Club F Everybody) by Treal Lee And Prince Rick. "Da Wop" by YMCMB's LIL CHUCKEE. And The newest smash "Smart Girl" (Dumb Booty) by Tex James ft. Stuey Rock
TMC: Can you brief us on how you got started producing?
MH: I've always been a musician whether its been in a band or Djing. I first started making beats in my dorm room while selling burnt CDs. While in college word got out that I had some heat. So got back to ATL I worked with a lot of independent artist. One thing led to another and here we are.
TMC: How would you describe your production style?
MH: I really don't have a certain. Throwed Off, Da Wop, and now Smart Girl (Dumb Booty) all sound different. The only thing my productions have is a lot energy. A lot of the rap music these days are dark and depressing and most of it sounds the same.
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TMC: You're definitely not new to the game but for those who may not know, could you introduce yourself?
MH: I'm Mr. Hanky former DJ now a Producer. I've produced for Waka Flocka, Travis Porter, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, V.I.C and most recently "Throwed Off" (Walk Around The Club F Everybody) by Treal Lee And Prince Rick. "Da Wop" by YMCMB's LIL CHUCKEE. And The newest smash "Smart Girl" (Dumb Booty) by Tex James ft. Stuey Rock
TMC: Can you brief us on how you got started producing?
MH: I've always been a musician whether its been in a band or Djing. I first started making beats in my dorm room while selling burnt CDs. While in college word got out that I had some heat. So got back to ATL I worked with a lot of independent artist. One thing led to another and here we are.
TMC: How would you describe your production style?
MH: I really don't have a certain. Throwed Off, Da Wop, and now Smart Girl (Dumb Booty) all sound different. The only thing my productions have is a lot energy. A lot of the rap music these days are dark and depressing and most of it sounds the same.
TMC: How did you get the name?
MH: It was given to me at Southern University because I thought I was the S#%+ while in the band. The name came from Southpark Cartoon character who was a talking "turd". It would've bothered most people if it was them being called "Mr. Hanky" but I just flipped it and made a business. Besides the women loved and still love me.
TMC: Who can you say inspired you the most when it comes to producing?
MH: The people have always inspired my production. There's something about seeing people react and party to your music.
TMC: If they don't know by your famous tag, can you give the people a little resume of people you've worked with?
MH: Yo Gotti, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy, Ying Yang Twins, Treal Lee & Prince Rick, Roscoe Dash, Hurricane Chris, Waka Flocka and Travis Porter to name a few.
TMC: Do you have a favorite musical project that you've worked on thus far?
MH: Alot of the earlier projects before the Mixtape era. People were fans back the and bought music. Nowadays everybody is a industry boss, CEO, expert and critic. But nobody's buying the music.... right.
TMC: Is there any advice you can you give to the up & coming that you wish somebody would have given to you?
MH: I really don't have any regrets because everything has helped me grow into who I am today. I would just advise everybody people to do them and keep God first. Get a good team a great lawyer, and a budget.
TMC: What's something people may not know about Mr. Hanky?
MH: I'm really laid back despite the type of music I make.
TMC: Are there any projects you're currently working on that you can tell us about?
MH: I'm working with a few RnB artist right now that's all I can really say.
MH: It was given to me at Southern University because I thought I was the S#%+ while in the band. The name came from Southpark Cartoon character who was a talking "turd". It would've bothered most people if it was them being called "Mr. Hanky" but I just flipped it and made a business. Besides the women loved and still love me.
TMC: Who can you say inspired you the most when it comes to producing?
MH: The people have always inspired my production. There's something about seeing people react and party to your music.
TMC: If they don't know by your famous tag, can you give the people a little resume of people you've worked with?
MH: Yo Gotti, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy, Ying Yang Twins, Treal Lee & Prince Rick, Roscoe Dash, Hurricane Chris, Waka Flocka and Travis Porter to name a few.
TMC: Do you have a favorite musical project that you've worked on thus far?
MH: Alot of the earlier projects before the Mixtape era. People were fans back the and bought music. Nowadays everybody is a industry boss, CEO, expert and critic. But nobody's buying the music.... right.
TMC: Is there any advice you can you give to the up & coming that you wish somebody would have given to you?
MH: I really don't have any regrets because everything has helped me grow into who I am today. I would just advise everybody people to do them and keep God first. Get a good team a great lawyer, and a budget.
TMC: What's something people may not know about Mr. Hanky?
MH: I'm really laid back despite the type of music I make.
TMC: Are there any projects you're currently working on that you can tell us about?
MH: I'm working with a few RnB artist right now that's all I can really say.
Name: Top2Bottom Productions (2 members)
- Marques "Action" Jackson
- Kerry "Alias" Augustus
Location: Currently residing in MD.
Genre: We produce Hip Hop and R&B
Label: We are currently independent/ unsigned producers. We are currently working under our brand, "Compound Boiz", which also consists of our DJ, DJ Pop Rek, and our artist, Mac Marz.
top2bottombeats@gmail.com
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- Marques "Action" Jackson
- Kerry "Alias" Augustus
Location: Currently residing in MD.
Genre: We produce Hip Hop and R&B
Label: We are currently independent/ unsigned producers. We are currently working under our brand, "Compound Boiz", which also consists of our DJ, DJ Pop Rek, and our artist, Mac Marz.
top2bottombeats@gmail.com
Our main goal is to be different. I know everybody says this but we really strive to stay away from whats trending or what everyone else is doing. We have a saying "The Difference is actually being Different" and we really believe in it. We want to know and understand how certain styles and sounds are done but we make it our own and flip it to fit what we do. One other thing that sets us apart is that we were born and raised in different states. I, Action, is from Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Alias is from New Orleans, LA but spent alot of his childhood in GA as well. So we try to combine our roots, our backgrounds, and how we feel music individually, and put all of that into each beat that we produce.
Names: A$TROE
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Genre: Rap/Hip Hop, R&B, Pop
Label: GOT THAT MUSIC LLC RECORDS
www.astroethefuture.net
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Genre: Rap/Hip Hop, R&B, Pop
Label: GOT THAT MUSIC LLC RECORDS
www.astroethefuture.net
What sets you apart from other producers?
Being a recording artist and songwriter gives me an extra edge on knowing what will and will not sell on the market. Always creating and keeping a strong work ethic allows me to produce for people around the world.
Patrick Thomas
248-971-3812
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@ASTROETHEFUTURE
@GotThatMusicLLC
Being a recording artist and songwriter gives me an extra edge on knowing what will and will not sell on the market. Always creating and keeping a strong work ethic allows me to produce for people around the world.
Patrick Thomas
248-971-3812
Follow us on Twitter
@Kayoe_
@ASTROETHEFUTURE
@GotThatMusicLLC
