About Me
1999 -
SouthernBlack was inked, and copyrighted. Club promotion and flyer design. Rolexx, Angels, Marlin Bar (south beach) and Coco's nightclub flyer designer. Recording Music Director for "H.T.3" a.k.a. "Hollow Tip 3" consist of "Buck Wild", "June Bug", and "Yung Poppi" a.k.a. "Loso" at "Glass House Studios". [Norland]
2000 -
Image Editing, Website Design, Video Editing and Marketing. (Marie Carrie Television Show (WALH-TV); and Jean Compas Video Corp.)
Photographer for today's upcoming artist "Young Breed" formerly known as "2 Good". Today artist is signed to "MayBach Entertainment", and executive of his own label "Xtortion Game".
2001 - 2002 -
Marketing "Maniac Music" from Cleveland, Ohio. Website creation, screen savers, flyers, compact disc, music video,and fan base. "Maniac" was also featured artist as "Unsigned Hype" in The "Source Magazine". "Feds Records/Universal" signed "Maniac". Single was later purchased by "Murder Inc". Song purchased "Thug Luv" written by : "Maniac" - Performed by : "Ja-Rule" and "Bobby Brown". Artist "Maniac" due to parole violation returned to correctional institution. C/O "James Eichelberger" who is an affiliate still and on going.
Promotions for artist "Bullets" single "Holla Red Rock".
Club promotions "727" Cleveland flats.
Dvd Creation for "Faize Entertainment".
2003 -
Teamed up with "Big Gerald" of "Bigs Entertainment", promoting and booking shows for the following entertainment companies. "Xela Entertainment", "Slip-N-Slide Records", "Poe Boy Music Group", "House of Fire Records" and "Superstar Entertainment". Direct promoting for "61 Entertainment", for "Rick Ross" and The "Carol City Cartel". Where we were able to create "Rick Ross" artist bio and blackplanet.com webpage to gain fanbase. Working on "Rick Ross" single "Doing My Job" produced by "Kanye West", one year before "T.I." release.
Later that year hired directly as the manager for the artist "Prettie Rickie Rickie & The Maverix". Cross Marketing with Fort Lauderdale's, "New Money Entertainment" 89.5 F.M. for Mr. "Delroy".
Internet promotion for "Dymond Doll" and drop release on dirtysouthradioonline.com
Banned from the "Universal Mall" in Greensboro, N.C.; for soliciting artist product for "Rick Ross", "TRE+6", "Carol City Cartel", "Prettie Rickie Rickie" & "The Maverix"; by Greensboro Police department.
Setting up recording sessions with The "Underground" of Hollywood with Mr. "Vitamo" for "Grand Nash" via "Rick Ross". Street team for "Rick Ross" 2003 "Peace In The Hood" event. At the current time prior to joining the group "Pretty Ricky", "Pleasure P" formerly known as "Pretty Boy" was once apart of The "Grand Nash" era and the group "N.F.L." of Hollywood Florida.
Gaining new affiliations from "TJ's DJ's"; entered new relationship with the following record labels "SO Phatt" and "Low Key Figure". Releasing records in Miami for artist "Total Kaos" single "Thats My Dawg", and "Robbery" for the group "Nappy Heads". Then took on position as Road Manager for "Prettie Rickie Rickie" solo artist and group "The Maverix" at The Source Awards.
2004 -
Manager, Promotion, Marketing, Booking, Scheduling, Operations Director, and Publicist for "Superstar Entertainment". "Prettie Rickie Rickie and The Maverix", project took a turn and later became a r&b group with the addition of "Marcus Cooper" April 16th 2004. Seeing the R&B artist performing live at "Charles Flanagan High School" Talent Show he was added to bring a new life to the label. Creating a Press kit and DVD show bio, we were able to acquire spins in over 15 cities and seal a major record deal in under 15 months. With documented records and numbers to prove project manageability. Working with super producer "James Schaeffer" a.k.a. "Jim Jonsin" V.P. of Superstar Entertainment.
"Grand Nash" were ghost writers on the "Bluestar" album.
"Total Kaos" also contributed to the beat production of the "Bluestar" album.
"Drastic X" was also a production contributor to the "Prettie Rickie & The Maverix" single release of "Hey Girl" 12" single release B-side of "Flossin Remix" feat. "Money Mark Diggla", "C.O.", "Piccalo", "Pitbull" and "J.V." a.k.a. "J-Dot". All registered songs with B.M.I.
Ironically banned by "University Mall" in Tampa Florida by the "Hillsbourough Sheriff" for soliciting artist product for "Prettie Rickie Rickie" & "The Maverix" and "Michael Hopkins Corp" artist "TRE+6" & "Trina", who were also doing show at club "112" for "Diamond Promotions".
Street promotion also for "Big Teach's", "Big Mouth" promotion to help the artist known as "Pitbull" prior to his "TVT" Record Deal. "Southern Black" was able to acquire stage time for the artist at the "Calle Ocho" to film music video on "Coca-Cola" stage for "Culo".
Working along side with "LEX Promotions" his logo was added to the "Pretty Ricky" truck as sponsor, we also reached out hand to promote "Slip-N-Slide" Records release "Thug Matrimony" for "Trick Daddy"; "Source Awards" weekend with Lex's chief street promoter "Tig's".
Street team expansion with "Grand Nash" and label "Weedoo Entertainment" for artist such as "Terror Man" and "Bad Newz". Who have released "The International" featuring such artist as "Field Mob" and "Stage Mc Cloud".
Thanks out for major support from Fort Lauderdale; 89.1 FM "Jack Da Ripper", "Mark T", & "DJ Primetime" for expanding our listeners where major radio couldn't touch. The many nights of packed crowds at the club formerly known as "84".
Also through family ties, promotion and street team work was recognized in central Florida's Polk County, working along side "Chuckie" of "Muscle Entertainment" The largest promoter in the Polk County area.
Also working in the tip of South Florida with "Dem Damn Dogs"; "Raylo & Mr. Pupp."
Witnessed Orlando Police push "Lil Scrappy" live off the 5 foot stage into the crowd at Dr. Philips High School.
Affiliated with GTP FAM of St. Petersburg, Florida, working toward "Grind Award" for "Big Cee Jay".
Picked up management for "DJ Rhymer" as part of "Superstar Entertainment" official DJ for "Pretty Ricky".
In 2004 signed my deal with "BMI" for publishing for "Southernblack" and artist "Baby Blue", "Spectacular", "Slick EM", and "Pleasure P".
Artist promotion for Grimmi Grimmi.
2005 -
The group was finally renamed "Pretty Ricky". Signed to "Atlantic Records" the group continued to shine as my contribution to the earth under the label "Bluestar International". Early in the year "Southern Black" has transferred to "Florida Boy Intertainment", to work with ghost writer for "Superstar Entertainment"; "Dekoven Dorsey" known as "Jody Mo". Who acquired a record deal with "Florida Boy Intertainment". "Dekoven Dorsey" was also a co-writer behind the hit song, "Take It To The House" for "Trick Daddy".
Working with the "Hitman Dj's", "Clientele Party Starters" and "DawgMan" Entertainment we were able to reach a broad area of the state of Florida.
Street Promotion at Club "Colosieum" for "GTP Network" and "EarthWake Management" for artist "Khia & BloodRaw".
Jody Mo single "Viben" which under explicit permission by licensing agreement was remix from "Cameo" hit "She's Strange"; was making major impact up the east coast. The original "Cameo" record and many years later down the line ended up becoming remixed by sure faith by the same mix down man MR. "Ray Seay"..
Setup recording session and publishing contracts between "Florida Boy Intertainment" and "J.T. Money".
Street Promotion for "Young Breed" in Daytona, Florida, delivered records & drops to "Polk County Express DJ's" catered by "DJ Secret" who has been an affiliate since 2003.
Street team promotion also for "Dizzy D" of "Cut The Check Management" for his artist "DirtEred". Who is responsible for writing the song "Lollipop" produced by "James Schaeffer" a.k.a. "Jim Jonsin". "DirtEred" who is also an affiliate of the "Grand Nash" era, has also made features with "Rick Ross", "50cent", "Trick Daddy", and made the cut on "DJ Khaled's" first released album "Jus Listen".
Working with "A.West" as "The Bodyguard of R&B".
Street Promotion for "Slim" and artist "T.Drop".
Street Promotion for "Bass Entertainment" artist "Lil Bass".
Street Promotion for Fort Lauderdale 89.1 F.M. "DJ Mark T".
Street Promotion in Jacksonville, Florida. for artist "Charm" for her R&B album "Charmz Way".
2006 -
"Jody Mo" died of heart failure on the day of his 30th birthday. "Southern Black" did street promotion for upcoming artist "T.Pain" in Market25 Cleveland, Ohio. Under direction to build a showcase for "Mike Blumstein" of "Chase Management". Working with the cities program director "Eddie Bauer" of Z107.9f.m. and club promoters at "Moda".
Record promotion for "Mr. Pupp" artist "Triple J"
Record promotion for artist "Suave Smooth"
Receiving product from the infamous "TJ's DJ's"; "Southern Black" was the first to enter "Rick Ross", "Hustlin" to the city of Cleveland.
Also working with "Michael Hopkins Management Corporation" to build a fanbase for "Money Mark Diggla" and the "Get Money Click".
Continuing in the city of Cleveland to also bring "Riskay the Drama Queen" to the city. Promotion trip to Atlanta with "J.V." a.k.a. "J-Dot" and "Jitt" to promote the artist in the local market.
Promotion also through "DirtySouthRadioOnline.com"; with "DJ Hollywood", 4 time "Southern Entertainment Award" winner; for having more votes and listeners online beating out satellite. Together we were able to achieve radio interviews from various artist at Miami "Spring fest" concert at Bayfront park.
Street Promotion 92.7F.M. for "DJ Mark T".
Street Promotion for "The Dice Mobb".
2007 -
Worked on promotion for "Slip-N-Slide Allstar" "J.V." a.k.a. "J-Dot". Delivered records for numerous artist to Tallahassee, for "Billy Blue"; along side club promotions for "Super Terry T" for venues, "Secret's" and "Angel's" with "DJ Laww". Continuing a record push for "Riskay The Drama Queen", "My Candy" single mixed by Mr. "Ray Seay".
Later that year pushed up to Georgia to promote for "Fi-South Records" in Athens, Georgia for the following artist, "John da Baptist" a.k.a. "Bap", "SupaMann", and "Bad Intentionz". Working with "Terror Man" of "Weedoo Entertainment" in Athens on his release "Dready Ruga". Making promo runs up to Charlotte, N.C. and Washington Wilkes, Georgia to make club promotion for freak nik weekend with "Terror Man" cousin official D.J. for "Grand Hustle", "D.J. Mr. King"..
Delivered "Young Breed" & "CO-Defendants" records to Athens, GA. largest club "Amnesia".
"Riskay The Drama Queen" releases new single "Get Money" feat "D.G. Yola".
Street Promotion for 92.7 FM for "DJ Mark T".
Flyer and Poster creation for Fort Lauderdales sexiest artist "Ms. Jazzy".
Internet Promotion "Dymond Doll" model feature..
2008 -
"Riskay The Drama Queen" releases new single "Smell The Dick" feat. "Aviance". Negotiated to promote "Pleasure P" new upcoming release on South Beach, and artist "Maintain".
Street Promotion for artist "Mikey G"
Deleted the Myspace page which explains lack of hits and page spins, which was reinstated in 2009.
Continued to work, with "Low Key Figure Records" in promoting "Total Kaos" single "Beautiful" and artist "Lil Indae" from Scott Town, Florida single "Ringtone". Road Managed "Lil Indae" performance in Albany, GA. which headlined "Fabo". Outstanding performance and organization on behalf on "SouthernBlack".
Did minor engineering for artist "Shawn Jay" of "Field Mob" for "Key Figure Music Group" in Tallahassee, Florida.
2009 -
Street Promotion for "Muscle Entertainment" in Miami, Florida.
Currently negotiating to promote "The Circle Records" artist "Payne and Slawta" and negotiating signing "E.B. The N.M.B. Stunna" to "The Circle".
Negotiating to promote "Maintain" artist for "Swagga Entertainment" for "BMac & Pleasure P".
Always promoting and managing at the best of abilities and consulting "Weedoo Entertainment" artist "Terror Man".
Promoted "Trina" pool party at the "Catalina" Memorial Day Weekend on South Beach for "Nappy" & "The Circle".
Negotiating new contract with 92.7 F.M. for "DJ Mark T".
Negotiating new mix deal with "Mr. Ray Seay".
** MUSCLE MOVEMENT ** Featured artist DIRTERED
Reorganized and reinvented DIRTERED new featured artist apart of the Southern Black Network!
