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Jay Jones Age: 23 Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana When did you start your career?

My career started about 2012 when I dropped my first project, “Only If You Kool Enough”. I’ve just been grinding it out since then.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

I wouldn’t compare myself to anybody. I’m just in my own creative zone right now, so I’m just being myself and trying new things at this time.

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

Of course it’s “The Zoo”, the track with Fetty Wap. I don’t feel like it’s my greatest record, but I know for sure that’s the one everybody knows.

At this point, what’s going on with you? Any deals?

Right now I’ve just been in the studio finishing up a collaboration project with my brother Hollygrove Keem and I’ve been working on my solo project. I mean there are a couple of situations on the tables, but nothing I’m ready to speak on at this time.

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What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

I really just stayed working – just stayed focused and stayed in the studio. You lose a lot of sleep, but at the end of the day, it’s worth it and it all pays off.

Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

Honestly, I really want to work with Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne - somebody on that level.

What is your ultimate career goal?

My ultimate goal is to provide for my family - my beautiful daughter - and really be remembered as one of the best to do music, especially coming from the city.

For more info on me or my music visit: www.0017th.com Instagram - @JayJones17th Twitter - @JayJones17th

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Age: 20 Hometown: Huntsville Alabama When did you start your career?

I really can’t remember a time I wasn’t singing so music has always been a major part of who I am but believe it or not I started my career in R&B 2 years ago.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

I've always been compared to people like Usher, Chris Brown and Justin Timberlake which is definitely a huge honor because they are the ones I grew up watching and admiring. I’ve used that to push me harder in my creativity and artistry so I’m able to create my own lane just as they have done.

I think with my new music you'll be able to hear the unique blend of being relevant with the new hip hop style but my own R&B swag on it.

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

I think I have two songs that I'm most known for that are currently on the radio entitled "Freak Like That” and "Here Right Now.” "Freak Like That" has a modern radio hip hop club feel to it for anybody trying to bounce and turn up whereas "Here Right Now" brings a more R&B sexy side for ladies to dream about and hopefully a helpful tool for the fellas in their nightlife.

At this point, what’s going on with you? any deals?

At this point in my life, I’m really focused on music. My single "Freak Like That" is now playing on radio so to all my supporters please request it at your local radio stations. I will also drop some new music entitled the "PLAYLIST" so look out for that mid October. I'm constantly on the road performing and just really grinding trying to make myself known to every woman in the world. Lol. I've talked to a couple of people (independent labels) but I haven't signed with anyone yet.

I really want to further expand my brand before I consider signing with someone so I can bring more to the table for that particular label.

@demarious-cole @demarious-cole

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8.What steps did you take in getting to the point you’re at now?

Man it’s a lot of hardwork put in to pursue your dream and there are many steps a person has to be willing to take but it all begins with faith. It takes a strong mind, perseverance and team that believe in you. A lot of people don't know I am a full time college student at Birmingham Southern on a football scholarship.

Therefore, balancing football and school can be extremely demanding and time consuming so adding a singing career has taken it to another level so staying focus and finding a good balance has been important.

Whether it is, late night rehearsals, workouts, recording, writing sessions, photo shoots, blogs, performing, literally whatever I can do to expand my brand, my team and I get it done.

My first performance was opening up for "TGT" (Tyrese, Ginuwine, & Tank) after that so many doors begin open like performing at numerous dance competitions with DD4L from the Lifetime Show Bring It. From there we started meeting promoters and I’ve been able to share the stage for a lot of major artists such as, Chris Brown, Omarion, Ludacris, Rich Homie Quan, Mindless Behavior, Sevyn Streeter, Jordin Sparks, Kid Ink, Jacob Latimore and Anthony Lewis.

9.Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

The ultimate dream would be to collab with one of my idols, Usher. It would be an incredible experience to work with him along with Chris Brown and Drake because it’s no denying that are some of the best to ever do it.

10.What is your ultimate career goal?

I'd have to say my ultimate goal is to one day be able to do a world tour and it actually sell out both in the states and overseas. Something like what Michael and Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and so many others have been able to do. I want to be known in history as one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived.

/demarious-cole YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky-CwQDOQu8 https://soundcloud.com/demarious-cole/freak-like-that

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Age: 23 Hometown: Atlanta "The Bluff" When did you start your career? I started my career a year ago.

Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

My style can be compared to that old TIP and Young Jeezy, straight quality street music.

What would you consider to be your recognizable track? My most recognizable tracks to date are Can't Lie and The Greatest.

At this point, what's going on with you? any deals? Currently, my single Can't Lie Feat Future is number six in the nation on urban charts and I do have a few situations on the table. Stay tuned, I'm up next.a What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now? I got to this point with hard work and being consistent in my craft. I formed my team with my brothers, got with good producers, linked with my brother Young Scooter for a feature, and put money my marketing and promotions.

Who would be your ideal artist to work with? I would love to work with Musiq Soulchild.

What is your ultimate career goal? My ultimate goal is to share my music with the world and show my brothers how to be better individuals and bring family back to America.

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When did you start rapping?

8 years of age Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

Flo Rida Pitbull LMFAO LL Cool J

What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

Middle Fingers Write This Down (follow up single) At this point, what’s going on with you? any deals?

Owner of my own indie label R Records, submitting music to tv film and video game companies promoting and outsourcing my promotional efforts with various

(webites,twitter,instagram,etc.):

info to shoot the first video "Middle Fingers" in Miami, FL with acclaimed music video

NEW WEBPAGE: http://officialronniefox.com/web page: http://officialrfox.com

distribution deal once I have achieved adequate sales worth boasting What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

I went to school for Communications (Media) with a minor marketing. While attending The College of Staten Island's Communication program I wrote up my first 36 page music business plan aided by working and/or interning at the following establishments: Rush Communications digital media intern for Russell Simmons Sony/BMG (J Records) Artists & Repertoire Assistant Intern Sony/BMG (Columbia Records) Artists & RepertoireWar Intern WSIA 88.9 Radio Station Production/ Underwriter/ Disk Jockey Hosted my own radio show Thursday Nights Sounds of Luv from 7pm-10pm Staten Island Cable (CTV) Production Assistant – Used AVID and FinalCut Pro to edit video; wrote text; and served as both graphics Pro Show Sound - Engineer/Tech Helped install sound system and mixed during live shows

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promotional agencies in regards to the initial single "Middle Fingers", prepping the director Christian Strickland, looking to sign on as an imprint with record labels for a

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Name: Ronnie Fox Age: 29 Hometown: New York, NY

Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

Ludacris Lupe Fiasco Kanye West Eminem Nas Flo Fida Pitbull LMFAO LL Cool J and Tupac What is your ultimate career goal?

To reach an international fan base that will help support thought provoking yet fun music.

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RHAPSODY: http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/ronnie-fox EMUSIC: http://www.emusic.com/album/ronniefox/middle-fingers/14768464/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/@officialrfox1 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/officialronniefox MYSPACE: mySpace.com/officialrfox1 YOUTUBE: Ronnie Fox Middle Fingers http://youtu.be/6R-QmtaS0zU INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/officialronniefox ITUNES : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/middlefingers/id820480498?i=820480511 AMAZON MP3: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IGNYVBW? cache=755a1e4e3c8b229fc24206f31e7d4615#ref= mp_s_a_1_1&qid=1392877431&sr=1-1 CDBABY: http://www.cdbaby.com/m/AlbumDetails.aspx?Al bumID=ronniefox3 SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/ronniefox1/middlefingers-1 AUDIOMACK http://m.audiomack.com/song/coast-2-coastmixtapes/middle-fingers

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When did you start rapping?

I've always been doing music but I would like to say I officially started in 2009 when I signed wi th Smooth Dirty Production which was at the time the number 1 independent record label in Virginia

What would you consider to be your most recognizable track?

Most definitely My Country which is available on iTunes and Google Play oh yea and Spotify go get it !

Can you Compare your style to anyone in the game right now ?

A lot of people compare me to TI And Big Krit Who would be your ideal artist to work with ?

Dr Dre everything he touches is Golden matter fact can y'all put in a word I just need to get in front of him What is your ultimate career goal?

Easy. World tour SOLD OUT

At this point what's going on with you any deals ?

I got a lot going on I'm really excited this year I'll be going on my 2nd tour which will touch LA NY NC VA and hopefully ATL and my 3rd online Relase A.W.O.L drops May 30th I also just partnered with a clothing company in Canada ! It's called Winners Circle Clothing Co I'm like a a high school student waiting for graduation day May 30th mark your calendars What steps did you take to get to this point in this career?

Well in the beginning I thought my talent would pull all the wait but I'm in a smaller market Richmond Virginia and now labels and investors are looking for a sure thing. So I just started doing everything on my own with my team and really had to put the pen down and pick up the books and do research knowledge is a major key "DJ Khaled voice"

For more info on me or my music visit SupaSoop.com Or Google Supa Soop or soopnation And check out our gear at winnerscirclewc.net

Name: Roc Mikey Age: 33 Hometown: Washington, D.C.

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When did you start rapping?

2004 Can you compare your style to anyone in the game right now?

No one What would you consider to be your recognizable track?

Sexy Lady With UCB popular gogo band out of Washington, D.C.

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At this point, what’s going on with you?any deals?

Made some connections with Imperial Alliance Media and CanMojazz management and working on my second album "The Sacrifice" intending

to release this

year some time hopefully before the summer..

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What steps did you take in getting to the point your at now?

In no order I just took all the steps necessary and even some unnecessary steps... I've study the music business, I listened and took great advice from great people that believed in me as an artist.I never gave

Rocmikey info@itsrocmikey.com 202/730-6282 cell phone

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Www.Itsrocmikey.com Www.facebook.com/rocmikey Www.twitter.com/rocmikey Www.instagram.com/dcrocmikey

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Who would be your ideal artist to work with?

So many but if I had to choose one Pharrell of Star Trek.

What is your ultimate career goal?

To make timeless music, get paid what I deserve and pass the torch ...

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