Music:
Member Since: 14/07/2008
Band Website: 401Entertainment.net
Band Members: We Have Worked with:
Alyria, And Than There Were Machines, Breathe Atlantic Clothing, Close To Home, God Forbid (Century Media), Heroine Clothing, Keep A Breast, Kill Brand, Mutiny Within (RoadRunner Records), Outerloop Management,
Scenery Design, SpinningEdge Management, Stand Your Ground (Harvest Earth), This Is Sequence, Sparks The Rescue (Fearless Records), The Years Gone By (Rise Records), Van Atta High (Thriving), We Are The Union (Paper+Plastik), We Came As Romans (Equal Vision Records), With Wings Of Lead.
Influences:
401 is a company very heavily influenced by various charitable organizations, and many non-profits. We hope to be able to lead by example, and want to see some changes made on the scene, and in the world. Here’s a personal message from 401 owner:
“ Hey, this is Ben. I'm reaching out to everyone reading this on behalf of everyone here at our company. 401 is a project I've had simmering for years, but it wasn't until July 2008 that I was able to dedicate my entire life to this cause. Here at 401, we operate under the idea of “Viral Positivity.†Taking inspiration from various charitable organizations that have made a huge impact on my life personally, as well as many of yours, I’m sure. We’re here to send a message- love, and optimism. Hope where there is none. It’s so much more than words can express. Simply put, we’re a helping hand, and are here to lead by example, with only the best expectations for each and every one of you.
You may be wondering specifically why in the world I’d want to dedicate my life to a cause, an idea, if nothing else. Especially something so generalized. Well, it’s far from general. I believe someone needs to step up for the kids of this generation, and the coming one. Lead by example.
I know if we can help just one more person think and feel the way we do, they'll do the same for someone else, and so on. Growing up I was blessed with great people in my life, my Mother, and older brother. Both raised me. Both died in my arms, two years, two months, and two days apart, most recently just in July 2008, my mother. I've decided to put my entire life into 401 Entertainment, and eventually be able to use it as a speaking platform of sorts. To show kids, adults, the world in general, to stand up and say “You’re not alone.†You're not the only ones that hurt, and never have to be, not alone anyway.†Personally, I believe there's always good you can find, even in the worst of situations, and with the horrors I've witnessed, I'm living proof that positive thinking and actions CAN and most definitely do change the world around you. We’re here to make a statement, make a difference, and give people a chance to do the same for themselves, and those around them. We won't rest until that's done.
The easiest way to express how we feel here, what we want to show the world, can be expressed in this very special quote:
"We all have demons and things we wish never happened. Feelings we want to go away, but instead push down. Make some positive goals, and accomplish them- Realize your potential. It'll change your whole perception on life.
Change of perception changes everything. If you see things negative, you're guaranteeing things to be. Realize the positivity in yourself and all of your situations and standings, you'll find yourself in a whole 'nother world."
-Written by Unknown author, 2004"
Record Label: Unsigned
