Andre Harris and Vidal have an uncanny instinct for producing thoughtful and expressive music. The duo’s trademark recording style - adding live instrumentation over infectious rhythm sections - has helped to redefine and resurrect the old Philly soul sound, originally put on the musical map by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. In recent years, Grammy winning producers Dre & Vidal have helped to create the richly organic neo-soul scene in the City of Brotherly Love. World-class artists like The Roots, Jill Scott, Eve, and Jaguar Wright have made Philadelphia a hotbed for emerging young talent, and Dre & Vidal have undoubtedly been a part of this movement. In 2002, the duo honed in on their production skills with such hits as Michael Jackson’s “Butterflies,†and on Glenn Lewis’ “Don’t You Forget It.†In recent years, Alicia Keys, Young Buck, Jill Scott, Omarian, Carl Thomas, Bilal, Faith Evans, Mariah Carey, Floetry, 112, Macy Gray, Joe, Ronald Isley, Justin Timberlake, Donell Jones, Musiq, Darius Rucker, Will Smith, Ruben Studdard, and Glenn Lewis have employed the skills of Dre & Vidal, racking up millions of dollars in record sales.
Proof Producer: Angela Starkey & Associate Producer Airin McClain
Angela Starkey Director and Producer (FilmStar Ent)FilmStar is a media company that fuses music, fashion, film and lifestyle brands together into one impressionable medium. FilmStar submerges itself into the creation, production, distribution, and branding process for television, film, lifestyle programming, and musical content.Director's Statement
"Some follow the leader, I take the lead." "I have a passion fortaking concepts and implementing them into existence. I love to take a simple story line or concept and transform that idea into a moving piece ofart." "I am motivated by contemporary art, modern style, fashion, clean lines, and natural bold colors." Angela believes her style is simple. Her mission is to create a medium from music and film that has an emotional impact on the viewers.She wants her audience to be involved in the musical scores because they convey the emotions of the picture with music. She is interested in neo-film technology and in camera editing while she directs. She brings the idea of film making into the television medium.She wants to produce a medium that uplifts its viewers, especially women.
She says "As a director,I have a responsibility and power to convey positive and meaningful messages within entertainment." Shebelieves that having a great team behind her is important you can make your dreams a reality.
Angela has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University in the
Communications and Theater School. She majored in Film Media Arts. She is originally from Philadelphia but has lived in New York City and Philadelphia working on Major Motion Pictures in front and behind the scenes.Herfuture goals include producing and directing drama television series and alifestyle television programming. She believes the music along with thepicture
conveys an emotion and she plans to keep that intact.
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Airin McClain is a multi-talented Television/Film Producer, Singer/Songwriter, Actress, and Dancer from Coatesville, Pennsylvania.While attending Coatesville Senior High School, Airin's activities included: Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad, President of the Society of Black Progressors, Student Council, Meistersingers. But WCHS-TV was where her passion for TV & Film evolved. After writing an essay on her own role in changing the view of African American's in the Entertainment Industry, Airin received the "McDonald's Black History Maker's of Tomorrow Collegiate Scholarship" and was later named a "Verizon Scholar of America."After graduating from High School, Airin earned her Bachelors Degree in Communications from Temple University. While a student at Temple, Airin interned at Banyan Productions on the Emmy Award-Winning TV show "Trading Spaces".
She also performed with the Universities Diamond Gems Dance Team, and served as the Entertainment & Music reporter for TEMPLE UPDATE. This gave Airin just the opportunity she needed to fully immerse herself in the rich musical history & culture flourishing in Philly. Outside of school, Airin nabbed small roles in commercials and films. During her summer breaks, Airin taught at Kathy Wickline Castings' Summer TV, Film & Music Video children's camp. Remembering her own creative outlets as a child, Airin was delighted to have the opportunity to nurture her student's creativity alongside Philadelphia's premiere casting agency.Desiring to combine her passion for Music and TV, Airin later joined the MTV News Staff. Her duties included assisting with live broadcast News segments, interviewing
Entertainment and Music industry heavy-hitters, such as Faith Evans, Will Smith, and Tyra Banks.After graduating from Temple, Airin began focusing full-time on her professional music career. . In the Fall of 2005, Airin lent her background vocals to MC/Producer Steph Pockets (Handcuts/Universal Music Group). She joined Steph's band to perform in a Five-City Japanese tour at the legendary Blue Note. Later that year, Airin ventured back into Film & TV with her sister, Shannon Komai McClain- Live Events Segment Producer for E! Entertainment Television. The two established MIXED PRODUCTIONS--a TV/Film/Music Production company that specializes in Documentary and Independent projects.In the Spring of 2006, Airin was hired to freelance as a Producer and Reporter for "The VIP Section" a Hip-Hop Entertainment TV show and online website. She landed an exclusive one-on-one with Music & Fashion Mogul; Russell Simmons, and snagged a Red Carpet interview with R&B/Soul Recording Artist; Patti LaBelle. Soon after, she gained experience behind the scenes in the Music Industry working for the J. Erving Artist Management Group- who represents Kelis (Jive), Mario Barrett (J Records), Floetry (Interscope), Sterling Simms (Def Jam).Most recently, Airin has joined TM Musix Entertainment /Rock Star Entertainment as an Associate Producer for "Proof" a 12-Episode, 30-minute reality based TV program- that exposes Music Industry players who work in the secular world but walk for GOD."I thank God for my talents, drive, passion and faith. I have learned to
put him first in everything that I do. I pray that he uses me to fulfill his
purpose. I recognize the importance of giving back to your community-and hope to launch a Music, Arts & Entertainment program for youngsters, to help continue to cultivate the evolving talent here in Philadelphia."In her spare time Airin dances at the Koresh Dance Company, is learning to speak fluent French and play the guitar. She enjoys traveling aboard and spending time with her friends and family. These days you can catch her in the studio recording, on stage performing, or appearing in TV & Film roles. Airin currently resides in Philadelphia, PA, attends church at Holy Ground Inc. and is a member of their Praise and Worship Team.
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