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WHO THE FUNK IS E.LADDER???
With over 20 years of experience with International music including hip-hop, CEO of one of the most connected independent labels in Houston E. Ladder Ent. could be making six figures easily as an A&R for a major label. Entrepreneurship is what Eladder (Eskor Ladder) knows since the age of six. Before middle school, Eladder had already traveled the world. Being raised in France relaxing every summer on the beach in the south of France was a tradition. Attending the British School of Paris and the International School of Paris, he was exposed to many types of cultural music such as European, Asian and American. Living in Dakar, Senegal exposed him to the traditional authentic African music. From birth, his family members attended a big yearly ceremony where music and sounds were made using turtle shells, metals, drums, string, cans and wood. Anyway, it's not surprising that with such exposure and experience that he decided to launch his own company E. Ladder Ent. We caught up with him in his get-a-way home in College Park, Georgia. He sits confidently in his colorful dining room wearing a fresh pair of Artful Dodger jeans, a clean untouched white tee, and a fresh pair of white Nike airforce ones. He's wearing one of the finest necklaces hip-hop has ever seen with the Eladder symbol. Around the Eladder are clean colorful yellow, white and blue diamonds imported from Africa (not blood diamonds) and finished in rose gold. He sits humble, calm, and ready. Only if one could see what his eyes have seen.
PA'PIS
Some talents are discovered at an early age some later as a person grows up in life. Pa’pis knew his talent when he was a toddler. Pa’pis would lock himself up in his room and sing all day. Singing, growing up in Senegal, West Africa, was a way of escaping tears and was his relief from stress after losing his mother at the age of three. Singing was his strength which made him a strong, calm youth.As a young man music grew in him but he didn’t know what direction to go until he traveled to Thailand where he led an American band in local clubs and bars. After spending two years there, he learned Thai and his voice was the only way he could eat and send money to his brothers and sisters in Senegal. He then relocated to Europe and found himself going back and forth to Italy and Switzerland for small gigs. “I was advised to stay in Italy because of the kind of music I was making,†said Pa’pis. He visited Paris and just like some foreigners, his immigrant status did not permit him to stay in Europe. He discovered reggae when he moved to Ivory Coast and there he began to deal more with instruments, producing his own tracks and writing songs.With all the traveling to Asia, Europe and some African countries, Pa’pis created his own sound he calls “reggae popâ€, a sound that puts him in his own category. A sound that always keeps ones head nodding and the club dancing. Pa’pis is inspired by the calm, soothing feeling music brings him. Coming from an inspiring and uplifting force to the music world songs like, “Long Voyage†(Dahoo), “Ghetto Lifeâ€, “Dance with Meâ€, and “Someone to Love†represent life, love, happiness and struggle which helps to define his unique soulful genre. His songs help to bring out the uniqueness and beauty of other world music blended with African flavor. Among the many melodious tracks laid by him “Bang Bang†is one of the quintessential hip-hop hits.Now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Pa’pis linked up with one of the most known promoter in Houston and Atlanta, fashion icon/trendsetter, producer, superstar creator, and CEO of E. Ladder Ent., Eskor ‘Eladder’ Ladder, to knock on the doors for the North American exposure. “We have so much in common. We both lived in Senegal and France so we speak Wolof and French of course English too. We’ve traveled the world, maybe not in the same boat but same sea and some journey. We love good music and I like the fact that he is diverse and global. Pa’pis is a star that shines every time and everywhere. When his time comes, he will change world music.†said Eladder. With years of performing and dancing on different stages around the world, including opening for international star GTO and Sing a Tech, he is ready to take the music world storm.
KING DAVID: THE BIO
His name is King David. A pure Yoruba King currently blessing the UK with his exceptional and inimitable style of music he is as enchanting as King David of Old. A dynamic, unstable force to be reckoned with King David reminiscent of the ideal king who was as wise as he was brave and strong. Unrivaled in battle and matchless in charisma, as it was written of the previous King - a man after God’s heart, King David has revived the ability to win over the hearts of his people. KING DAVID boasts an uncompromising Nigerian background and continues to maintain his roots wherever he travels. The King has been sent here for a reason and his music will seize the hearts and minds of a new generation.King David first embarked on the musical road at the tender age of ten when he began serving as an instrumentalist in his church choir. Continuously winning awards for music, sport and drama, King David spent his younger years maturing to the influences of Fela Kuti, Sunny Ade and Majak Fashek. His ears soon lead him towards the sounds of 2pac, Biggie Smalls and Brian McKnight. With an equal love for both styles, King David began to mix the authentic sound of Africa with the more contemporary Hip-Hop beats with effortless style. When King David reached the age of fourteen he began performing in Churches in and around London, and at 17 he experienced his first big stage, performing for Choice FM at the under 18 Junior Jam. His contagious stage presence and innovative style was a huge hit and this success launched him into the realm of touring supporting artists such as Lemar (UK platinum selling R&B artist) and Estelle and Chingy. He has continued to perform with a high and varied caliber of artists at infamous UK venues such as London’s Jazz Café, Hammersmith Palais, Equinox and Coronet.Currently being pursued by several major and independent labels, King David has honed his talent to perfection. Contagious in every way King David has already achieved critical acclaim at just 20. His infectious sound and powerful presence has enabled him to hold his own when sharing the stage with a plethora of A-List artists ranging from Ciara and Omarion to 2Face and Style Plus, to mention but a few. With electrifying stage presence and much coveted performances, King David has demonstrated his versatility and appeal. His unique blend of Hip-hop and Afro-beat has secured him a status as a show stopper, unrivalled in the UK urban music scene.Now blessed with an independent American base label E.Ladder Ent., King David has expanded his exposure to the North American market. He is probably the only up-and-coming artist to cover three continents (Africa, Europe, and North America) before reaching the MAJOR. “His connection and exposure is an exceptional blessing. We are dealing with so many thousands of DJ’s in Africa more than two thousand DJ’s in Europe and more than one thousand DJ’s in North America,†expressed E. ladder president and CEO of E.Ladder Ent. “David is a writer, a singer, a rapper, and a producer, a true definition of an artist.†Songs like My Dreams and One Love bring tears to a thug’s eyes. Warriors featuring and produced by Akon demonstrates true strength of a king at war with victory. “Beautiful Woman†is a song that penetrates inside every woman’s heart.Listen and you’ll quickly understand why he continuously outshines his contemporaries. Appealing equally to audiences as far wide as Paris, Lagos and beyond, King David is more than the music he makes. As he adds the finishing touches to his début album, entitled Coming 2 America, the time is almost here for his destiny to unfold ; TO THE GLORY OF AFRICA GET READY FOR THERE IS ABOUT TO BE A REVOLUTION.LET EVERYBODY EXPERIENCE HIS INTENSE ENERGY. ALL HAIL KING DAVID.
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