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DECEMBER!2018! Volume!56! !
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Chantel Sawyer (Atkins) (CEO/Owner) I started The Rhythmic Lounge in December 2010. At its start, it was a fairly simple website with the purpose of giving people a place to promote their talents and network. I had no idea that less than two years later it would transform into something much bigger. The website then underwent a complete revamp in July 2011, with a brand new look and the addition of many new features, including the creation of The Rhythmic Lounge Radio. Following suit, the radio started out as merely a 24/7 stream of hand-picked music submitted by talented musicians from the website but is now an integral part of the company. Listeners from all over the world tune in regularly to hear the wide variety of music, as well as the educational, musical and talk-radio shows that we now host. The radio’s success has only made me realize The Rhythmic Lounge could take me in new directions everyday rather than the other way around, which is why a digital magazine seemed like the next step. I’m incredibly proud to present to you hardworking artists and entertainers in this magazine and on the site, so enjoy! Be sure to go to www.therhythmiclounge.com to see the profiles for the great talent displayed in this issue and take a look at our new magazine site at http://www.trlmagazine.com Thanks for the support, and happy reading!
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JERM has always had a passion & desire for music. He grew up in a family of artists, producers, songwriters, & engineers. He considers himself an artist since he not only raps, but can also sing, write, and direct. Jerm gets much of his inspiration from Southern and East Coast artists like, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Young Dolph, & Shy Glizzy. He also highly likes rock star duo Rae Sremmurd, for their ability to "finesse" hooks and as he says, "they make bangers!" JERM wants to be able to create vibes and moods thru his music. He said, "sometimes you'll hear club bangers from me, that'll make you want to go on an all night lit fest, and other times real life stories with great meaning." Before Jerm started putting music out, he had his hand in on the business side of the music industry. "You can be the greatest artist, but if you're not business minded you won't make it in this industry." He credits his work at HotShot 2 StarPower LLC. recording studio, where he was VP of Marketing & Branding for most of his business intellect. He said, "You have to know where your money is going, what's your target audience & market, when to put music out, etc. That all plays a key part in the success of your career." Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JERMgotTheJuice Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_jermgotthejuice/ Twitter @JermgotTheJuice YouTube https://youtu.be/2Y1dl7NPz_M
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I’m$Jeremy$aka$JERM,$JermTopDog$or$Jermgotthejuice$whichever$you$wanna$call$me$is$fine.$I’m$23$years$old.$I’m$ originally$from$Tennessee,$that’s$why$I$got$the$615$tatted$on$me,$ya$dig!$I$rock$with$the$South$for$real,$it’s$got$a$ whole$different$vibe$than$the$East$Coast.$Ya$know$music$wise,$fashion,$&$just$the$way$we$talk$down$there.$See$ growing$up$down$in$Tennessee$I$had$a$lot$of$music$genres$introduced$to$me.$I$used$to$have$to$listen$to$my$ parent’s$music,$like$slow$jams$and$R&B.$Then$when$I$would$go$to$school,$&$on$the$bus$the$kids$would$always$ have$rock$music$playing,$so$it$was$like$I$got$2$different$genres$at$a$young$age.$It$wasn’t$till$I$was$a$lil$older$that$I$ got$introduced$to$trap$music,$but$back$then$it$was$different$than$it$is$today.$We$had$like$Lil$Jon,$Three$6$Mafia,$ T.I.,$&$Juicy$J.$I$give$credit$to$the$South$for$creating$Trap$music$ya$hear$me!$When$I$was$around$11$or$12,$we$ moved$to$Maryland,$PG$County.$That$was$something$really$new.$Compared$to$TN,$I$like$Maryland$because$it’s$ more$urban.$From$there$we$moved$to$Frederick,$MD,$and$now$Hagerstown,$MD.$
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It!seems!as!though!you!had!a!love!and!talent!for!music!from!a!very!young!age!! Who!was!your!biggest!musical!influence!growing!up?!!! !
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What!do!we!have!to!look!forward!to!from!you!in!the!near!future?!
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R. Danette Johnson My name is R. Danette Johnson. My parents (Mr. Sherry and Lisette Johnson) bought me a piano when I was 5 years old and made me stick with taking lessons. My Dad’s words were, “As long as you live in this house, you will continue to play the piano and take lessons!” (SIGH) I am a classically trained pianist. I studied at, The Wilcox Academy of music; in Brandon, FL. I was raised in the church. My Godfather the late Bishop Eddie Newkirk and my Great Aunt the late Mrs. Naomi L. Jones acknowledged my musical gifts and potential at an early age. My Godfather used to make me play the piano for Sunday school. I did not like it at the time, but his vision about my life soon came to a reality. I began directing the choirs at my church (St. John Cathedral) at the age of 12. When I was growing up, I was exposed to a variety of music. I played in recitals often. I am thankful for that, because it made me appreciate how music was made and where it came from. I have a deep love for classical music. It’s so beautiful, serene and powerful. I also have a deep love for Gospel, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Country…etc. I hold a B.A. degree in English/Pre-Law from Talladega College. I also hold a M.S. degree in General Psychology from UOP. I branched out even further and joined the United States Army. In the past, I felt confined when it came to my music. Grateful, but confined. God has given me the opportunity to share my music all over the world! I intend to bring a positive message with an incredible and unique sound. I HOPE THAT THE MUSIC I CREATE WITHOUT LYRICS, WILL CAPTIVATE LISTENERS. IT IS ALSO MY HOPE THAT MY MUSICAL CREATIONS WITH LYRICS, WILL INTERTWINE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND BIRTH KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE. DivaFly® DivaFlyMusic collaborates with Grammy Award Winning Producers and Grammy nominated producers for artist development.
The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! R. Danette Johnson: Hello my name is R. Danette Johnson. I own DivaFlyMusic. I also produce, write, promote...etc. for artist. I am a classically trained pianist. I also have played for various gospel choirs, in various denominations. I am a graduate of Talladega College, Talladega, AL where I received my B.S. In English/Pre-Law. I received my M.S. Degree in General Psychology from UOP. I am also United States Army Veteran. I currently live in my home city of Tampa, Florida. I've loved music from the day I came into this world. My parents said when they played music; I would lay still and gurgle...as if I was trying to sing. I also collaborate with Grammy Award winning and nominated producers and engineers.
TRL: If you could choose one person growing up that hand the biggest influence on your musical/artistic abilities, who would that be? RDJ: I would choose my Dad. My Dad would play all genres of music, when I was growing up. He was instrumental in making sure I took piano lessons. When I wanted to quit, he started taking piano lessons to compete with me. He looked so awkward learning how to play. He was 6.3 and had huge hands. Watching him trying to play Fur Elise was entertaining and also amazing.
TRL: Have you considered expanding your talent into other areas of entertainment? If so, which? RDJ: When I started DivaFlyMusic, it was exclusively for my music. The music I produced and released. I never thought DivaFlyMusic would become as big as it is...this fast. I'm not where I want to be, but I'm not where I use to be. If I could expand in the entertainment business, it would be as a music consultant for major record labels.
TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? RDJ: Currently, I'm working with a few artists and they will be releasing their projects in the near future. If anything, I would like people who haven't heard of DivaFlyMusic to check us out. You can find my music on all digital outlets. Under DivaFly and DivaFlyMusic. !
Mark Hadden THE RHYTHMIC LOUNGE: CAN YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND GIVE THE READERS A BRIEF BACKGROUND FOR THOSE WHO AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH YOU? MARK HADDEN: MY NAME IS MARK HADDEN BORN AND RAISED IN A CITY CALLED FORT PIERCE LOCATED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. MY PARENTS NAMES ARE MARLENE AVANT HADDEN AND WILLIE JAMES HADDEN AS BOTH ARE BLESSED LIVING TODAY.I HAVE 4 OTHER BROTHERS AND 2 SISTERS DANIEL (PASSED ON TO HEAVEN) ANTHONY, DAVID, AND MATTHEW. SISTERS DIANE HADDEN AND DARLENE HADDEN.I WAS ALWAYS A GREAT STUDENT AND ATHELETE AS A CHILD, PERFECTING THE GAME OF BASKETBALL AS EARLY AS THE AGE OF 5.IATTENDED HIGH SCHOOL AT FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOR 3 YEAR '83-86 AND TRANSFERRED MY SENIOR YEAR TO NEARBY STUART FLORIDA GRADUATING WITH HONOR AND BECOMING A BASKETBALL AND TRACK LEGEND AT MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IN 1987.I THEN ATTENDED COLLEGE AT BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY WHERE I STARRED AND DOMINATED. IN 1993,I WAS OFFERED A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELA'S LAKERS IN 1993 BUT WAS OFFERED A BIIGGER CONTRACT DOUBLE WHAT THE LAKERS WAS OFFERING SO I DECIDED TO GO PLAY PROFESSIONALLY OVERSEAS.I PLAYED FOR TEAMS IN ICELAND AND TURKEY AND ENJOYED AN ILLUCIOUS 7 YEAR PRO CAREER. IN 1997 I FOUNDED NEXT LEVEL SPORTS 7 WORLDWIDE, INC AND NAMED MY FRIEND NBA ICON LATE GREAT DARYL CHOCOLATE THUNDER DAWKINS AS MY PRESIDENT, WHICH IS STILL ONGOING,UP UNTIL DAWKINS PASSING RECENT AUGUST 27,2015. AT THIS TIME AND ONGOING, NEXT LEVEL SPORTS 7 WORLDWIDE, INC IS REGARDED AS THE TOP INDEPENDENT PRO/TRAINING RECRUITING INTERPRISE FOR STUDENT/ATHELETES ARGUABLY IN THE WORLD. OUR WEBSITE IS MARKHADDEN.ORG
TRL: WHO WOULD YOU SAY WAS YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCES GROWING UP?? MH: MY BIGGEST INFLUENCES IN MY LIFE IS A NUMBER OF PEOPLE FIRSTLY, JESUS CHRIST, MY LORD AND SAVIOR AND THEN MY MOTHER AND FATHER.MY HIGH SCHOOL COACH AT MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, THE LATE GREAT DON WALLEN, SAVED MY LIFE AND CAREER BRINGING ME TO MARTIN COUNTY AND ALLOWING ME TO DISPLAY MY TALENTS ON TO BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHELETE AND A PROFESSIONAL ENTREPENEUR IN MY LIFE AND CAREER. I CAN'T EXPLAIN FULLY WHAT DARYL DAWKINS MEANT TO ME IN MY LIFE ON ALL LEVELS.HE WAS THE MAN THAT PUSHED ME TO START THE NEXT LEVEL SPORTS 7 WORLDWIDE INTERPRISES AND SERVED AS PRESIDENT UP TO HIS PASSING.MY LOVE AND LEGACY IN THIS JOURNEY IS AGAPE.
TRL: YOU HAVE MASTERED THE SPORTS ARENA! ARE THERE ANY OTHER AREAS OF SPORTS OR ENTERTAINMENT AS A WHOLE THAT YOU'D ALSO LIKE TO EXPLORE? MH: YES I'D LIKE TO GET THE FINANCIAL BACKING TO BE ABLE TO TAKE TRAINING OF PRO ATHELETES AND A TRAINING FACILITY/SCHOOL TO ANOTHER LEVEL.A TRAINING FACILITY AND BRANCH WORLDWIDE.THAT WAS THE DREAM OF DARYL DAWKINS SO I'M GOING TO CONTINUE IN THAT LEGACY AND GOD WILL SEND THE FINANCIAL BACKER TO EXALT US TO WORLDWIDE STATUS EVEN BIGGER
TRL: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT? MH: I HAVE A GREAT NUMBER OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS I'VE BEEN BLESSED TO ACCOMPLISH SO FAR.ONE IS BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHELETE AND ALSO BEING ABLE TO BE THE CEO OF THE TOP INDEPENDENT SPORTS TRAINING/RECRUITING PHONOMENUM ARGUABLY IN THE WORLD WHICH IS WHAT DARYL DAWKINS WANTED.THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
TRL: DO YOU HAVE ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS OR EVENTS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT? MH: AS A WORLDWIDE ENTREPRENEUR, I’M LOOKING TO EXPLORE TO ULTIMATE IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS AND TRAINING. I’M LOOKING FOR GOD TO SEND ME THE BEST FINANCIAL BACKING TO CREATE THE BEST FACILITY, SCHOOL TO BE ABLE TO HELP AND SAVE ALL STUDENT/ATHELETES WORLDWIDE.THAT WAS THE REASON OF THE CREATION OF NEXT LEVEL SPORTS 7 WORLDWIDE AND I PLAN ON FULLFILLING AND CARRYING OUT HIS LEGACY.OUR LEGACY. WEBSITE: MARKHADDEN.ORG UTUBE: NEXT LEVEL SPORTS WORLDWIDE GMAIL: 772NEXTLEVELSPORTS@GMAIL.COM PHONE # 772 713-0830 ADDRESS: 204 ESSEX DRIVE FORT PIERCE FLORIDA 34946 !
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LADY VI My name is Vicynthia Shuler Desanges. I was born in Atlanta Ga. I am the eldest of 5 children. I come from a church family and we move to Boynton Beach, Florida when I was five years of age. When I was seven-year-old, one of the mothers of my church discover my vocal gift and placed me in my churches adult choir.
I attended Edward Waters College were my major was music. Our college choir sang all over the USA. After college I sang in clubs for a few years. I tired of the club life and returned to the church. For 10 year I worked as a substitute teacher and I managed a restaurant. Afterward I was blessed with a position at Motorola for 12 years. I sang in the Motorola choir. While a member of the Motorola choir we sang on the Bobby Jones TV program. Our choir sang backup for Shirley Caesar and David Talbert. Our choir was also featured at Sun Fest! The best gift in my life has come from my decision to adopt 3 wonderful boys, Brenard (24), Bardanard (20) and An'ray (15). Presently I am a member of New Christian Life Church in Boynton Beach, Fl. My pastor and first lady are Richard and Emma Butler. I enjoy directing the children choir and singing in the adult choir. I also sing in the Delray Community Choir I have also performed at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Delray & Fort Lauderdale Beach Florida, St. Johns Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, at West Palm Beach Florida Banquits, Birthday Parties, I also won an award for best song of the year and best contemporary Artist of the year at South Florida Gospel Music Awards, Tampa Bay Gospel Award Traditional Artist Of The Year 2018, I performed at the Gospel workshop of America (GMWA} in Atlanta GA. I perform at my Church every Sunday I love the Lord and the music ministry that he has BLESSED me with.
Have you had any letdowns during your journey in the music business? Yes it took me about 15 yrs. to realize I was being sabotaged on a project that I had finished just to have it sitting around and never put out.
Have you lost friends along the way of your career? Yes, Friends who I thought were friends that used me fro their convenient on different projects.
Are you currently looking for donations, promotional help, selling of music, etc? If so Explain. Yes, we are always open for donations, promotional help, and selling of our music worldwide etc.
How long have you been doing this type of work? I've been singing around 50 yrs. but professionally about 15 yrs. Artist Management, Promotions, Marketing, Record Productions, Retail Record Distribution, Terry Greene Music Mogul Bus: 470.464.4273 Fax: (404) 795-5773 www.fa7ithmusicministries.us Email: terrygreenemusicmogul@gmail.com Skype: pgentertainmentgroup
Destiny Robbins Destiny is a natural born performer and is always excited to put her Performance skills to the test in front of a crowd. Throughout the years, she has been working hard to develop her own artistic voice. For her the pleasure of performing comes from forming a connection with her audience and providing a memorable entertaining and empowering experience. Destiny is known for her motivational poetry and for being a champion for change! Some of her performances involve collaboration with local musicians! She recently won a Sacramento slam competition and is nominated for Spoken Word Artist of the Year through The Northern California Entertainers Music Awards Show. Destiny has won many awards. Destiny makes regular appearances on 97.5 KDEE FM as a reoccurring guest co-host on the hit show Family Matters. Her poems are also played in rotation on 107.7 QLJN (formerly KLJN) and other terrestrial and online radio stations.
https://www.destinyrobbins.com/ Artist Website: https://www.destinyrobbins.com/ Twitter Handle: @WIYDestiny @onenation10 Facebook Artist Page: https://www.facebook.com/walkinyourdestiny/ Management: For Management Please Contact One Nation Under God Records Email: onenationundergodinc@gmail.com
The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Destiny Robbins: My name is Destiny Robbins, once upon a time I used to say a poem that started like, "They call me Destiny the Diva and I'm pleased to meet ya". I've since past that time and now introduce myself primarily as a Spoken Word Artist, Author and Motivational Speaker. In addition to this, I am a mother of two young children. I am a part time Professor and Part time College Counselor among many other titles and roles. I have been in the field of entertainment for a long time. I was writing songs as a young person, danced in praise dances, etc. However, I very quickly got bit by the bug of acting and placed a majority of my study and training in this arena. Theater was actually my major before I became more socially conscious in college. This is how I later went on to attain two Associates Degrees (while pregnant and recently giving birth), a Bachelors Degree in Sociology with a minor in pre-law and a Masters of Social Work (while pregnant again and newly parenting). TRL: Who were your creative/spiritual influences growing up? DR: My creative influences and spiritual influences are rather interesting and somewhat diverse. I can remember wanting to pursue a life of music and entertainment when hearing music from Michael Jackson, Brandy and Whitney Houston. I also felt very connected to Aaliyah and India Arie. I actually dressed up as India Arie for Halloween one year. The funny thing is, by the time I was in my pre-teens, I was not allowed to listen to R&B or secular music, so I had to sneak and listen. I was able to listen through the radio and my mother's tapes and cds. I did grow up on a lot of Gospel music as it was transitioning to more of an urban feel. Influences like Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, John P. Kee. I'm also very well aware and connected to more traditional Gospel music. I can also say names like Joyce Meyer as a series of ministries that I grew up listening to. TRL: You already wear so many different hats but have you considered expanding your talent into any other creative areas? DR: I do wear many hats, sometimes I question if I wear too many. I often contemplate on becoming a life coach, because I'm a natural problem solver. I'm also very good at motivating others, advising them, etc. Many people encourage me to start my own talk show and podcast, so I have been seriously giving this some thought. Right now, I've been concentrating on a way to condense my multi talents into one main public brand. For example, you know Oprah as Oprah. She is many things, you don't question them or feel out of place when she is doing a little bit of everything. That's how I want to be. With that said, I'm working on a special production that can incorporate my many talents and parts of my life's stories. TRL: Are there any upcoming events or projects that you’d like to mention? DR: I've been working on my first EP which will be named after one of the singles. "I AM Woman Pt. 1". I want this EP to cover many different elements of being a woman as there are so many. Even though this is the title, I believe there is something in there that even men will be able to relate to or appreciate. My first single just dropped off of the project and its called "Grown & Sexy". This piece has a powerful message and pays homage to an old school way of living, but it has a groove to it. It's just something you have ot experience. This poetic song is available on most digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, Googleplay and Spotify. I'm available for booking to speak at schools, churches, and events. I'm also available to perform at schools, churches, organizations, and concerts. What I really love is being booked to intertwine both. People enjoy when I talk and perform my pieces throughout my speaking and sharing of my stories. I'm excited about the listening parties, house concerts that I'm currently doing, and looking to set up a tour. Lastly, I'm also working on producing my one woman show that I alluded to earlier as this will incorporate my many talents of my message filled stories, poetry, music and theatrical abilities. !
Miss Bypola Memphis recording artist, Miss Bypola's ladies anthem "Do Me" is making waves across the country. Pushing heartbreak to the side, the southern rapper sets her sights on moving on to bigger and better things. We caught up with her about how she got started in the industry, her goals, and more. Essince (The Rhythmic Lounge): How did you get started making music? Miss Bypola: When I said it was time for me to do me. My first single I open my eyes.. I told myself I will never let nobody get in the way of my dreams.. So that means I Got One Life to Live I will be doing me Essince (TRL): What's the story behind your name? MB: I named myself Miss Bypola because I do have a nice personality and I love giving it to the community and doing community outreach I am bipolar in real life and when people here bipolar they automatically think the worst or think you crazy people just don't know the way I was raised coming up in life is the reason I am diagnosed with bipolar so please call me Miss.Bypola all I know is to give respect Essince (TRL): Who did you listen to growing up? MB: I listen to Mary J Blige she inspired me when I heard her first song I'm going down I knew I was a singer I just know it and I felt your pain when I was a little girl I was in pain so I feel her pain if she don't know now she know she was my number one and 1994 I love you Mary J Essince (TRL): What are you working on now? MB: I'm working on my number one singer Do Me pushing it as far as I can Nationwide where everybody will know me.. can rate late to my single Do Me that open my eyes leading me to reach out to my fans Where can we find you online? https://missbypola.bandzoogle.com https://www.instagram.com/missbypola
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Calandra Gantt
Calandra Gantt has been called and anointed since the age of 3 years old to minister to the nations through music. She constantly fulfills her calling by taking the gospel arena by storm. Calandra is a saved and anointed woman of God, known for her energetic live performances and her unique style of making every song her own. It is for this reason that her peers have deemed her “The Princess of Praise.” Calandra is a firm believer that true praise and worship begins in the heart of a Christian and is only capable by having a personal relationship with Christ. It is through her personal walk with Christ that has developed her in to the songwriter she is today. Not only is she a singer and songwriter but she is a musical directress, teacher, minister, instrumentalist, community servant, actress, arranger, producer, radio host, mentor and international award winning gospel-recording artist. Through her music ministry her desire is to reach the masses and encourage them to have a personal relationship with Christ. Calandra has been able to infuse jazz and contemporary with her praise and worship style. Her experiences can be felt in her lyrics and expressive vocal style that reveals the many facets of who this artist was and has become on this journey. Calandra uses her gift to continuously bless others by sponsoring and singing on benefit concerts and through volunteer work in her community. She has been blessed to travel to various states sharing her music ministry and the stage with well-known national and inspired artists. God also elevated this woman of God to become licensed in 2009 and ordained in 2018 to preach the gospel to the masses. She is known in this arena as a ball of fire teaching with simplicity and under the anointing. She gave her life to Christ at the early age of 9 years old in her home church – Greater Moses Chapel Baptist Church, where she currently serves under the leadership of Pastor and First Lady Willie Montgomery as Youth Overseer/Mentor, Youth and Young Adult Sunday-School Teacher, Minister of Music and Praise & Worship Leader. She directed her first choir at the age of 13 and continues to develop and train choirs to this day. She is a 4x Rhythm of Gospel Nominee, YGEA Award Nominee, 5x Prayzefactor People Choice Award Nominee, Music Love Awards Praise/Worship Artist Nominee, Gospel Image Award Nominee and 5x IGARA Radio Alliance Award Nominee, 2017 Voices of Gospel Award Nominee. She is the 2015 Akademia Award Winner for Best Christian/Pop Album and 2017 Prayzefactor People Choice Praise and Worship Artist of the Year. She was nominated as 2018 Female Artist of the year for the VOGMA and Songwriter of the year for IRAA Awards. She is also the 2018 ACHI Magazine Songstress of the year and 6x Prayzefactor People Choice Award Nominee (2018). God blessed her also with her own radio show, “The Princess of Praise Show “that aired every 2nd and 4th Friday on WYZE. She released 2 singles My Season and Living Miracle in November of 2015. Her music can be found on iHeart Radio, Spotify and all digital retailers. She is excited about what God is doing for the ministry. She re-released her album entitled, I Surrender -Songs of Reflections, VOL. 1. In 2017 and is scheduled to release her 4th album entitled, “The PWS Experience, Vol. 5 Live and Unplugged in 2018. She was the host of her radio show, “The Princess of Praise Show” Monday – Saturday nights on W.E.M. The Blaze, which God has elevated now into her own television show on The OnPoint Channel and will debut in 250 million viewer’s homes Her goal is to use this platform to help elevate fellow singers, businesses and ministries. She will begin The Prayzefactor Inspired Artist Tour in June thru November traveling nationally and internationally. Her desire is that when you come into her presence that you leave blessed, inspired, and encouraged to give God all the praise. She is Faithful, Focused and Fruitful.
Website: www.calandramusic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/calandra_pop3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/CalandraPop3 Periscope: @calandra_pop3 Instagram: princessofpraise3 ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gw/artist/calandra-grantt/id157661306 Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/calandragranttprincessofpraise YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/princessofpraise3
The Rhythmic Lounge: Please introduce yourself and give the readers a brief background for those who aren’t familiar with you! Calandra Gantt: Minister Calandra Gantt has been called and anointed since the age of 3 years old to minister to the nations through music. She constantly fulfills her calling by taking the gospel arena by storm. Calandra is a saved and anointed woman of God, known for her energetic live performances and her unique style of making every song her own. It is for this reason she has been deemed as "The Princess of Praise" by her peers. Calandra is a firm believer that true praise and worship begins in the heart of a Christian and is only capable by having a personal relationship with Christ. It is through her personal walk with Christ that has developed her in to the songwriter she is today. Not only is she a singer and songwriter but she is a musical directress, teacher, minister, instrumentalist, community servant, actress, arranger, producer, radio host, mentor and award winning gospel artist. Through her music ministry her desire is to reach the masses and encourage them to have a personal relationship with Christ. Calandra has been able to infuse jazz and contemporary with her praise and worship style. Her experiences can be felt in her lyrics and expressive vocal style that reveals the many facets of who this artist was and has become on this journey. Calandra uses her gift to continuously bless others by sponsoring and singing on benefit concerts and through volunteer work in her community. She has been blessed to travel to various states sharing her music ministry and the stage with wellknown national and independent artists. God also elevated this woman of God to become licensed in 2009 and ordained in 2018 to preach the gospel to the masses. She is known in this arena as a ball of fire teaching with simplicity and under the anointing. She gave her life to Christ at the early age of 9 years old in her home church – Greater Moses Chapel Baptist Church, where she currently serves under the leadership of Pastor and First Lady Willie Montgomery as Youth Overseer/Mentor, Youth and Young Adult SundaySchool Teacher and Praise & Worship Leader. She directed her first choir at the age of 13 and continues to develop and train choirs to this day. She is a 4x Rhythm of Gospel Nominee, YGEA Award Nominee, 5x Prayzefactor People Choice Award Nominee, Music Love Awards Praise/Worship Artist Nominee,Gospel Image Award Nominee and 5x IGARA Radio Alliance Award Nominee, 2017 Voices of Gospel Award Nominee. She is the 2015 Akademia Award Winner for Best Christian/Pop Album and 2017 Prayzefactor People Choice Praise and Worship Artist of the Year. God blessed her also with her own radio show,”The Princess of Praise Show “that aired every 2nd and 4th Friday on WYZE. She released 2 singles My Season and Living Miracle in November of 2015. Her music can be found on iHeart Radio, Spotify and all digital retailers. She is excited about what God is doing for the ministry. She re-released her album entitled, I Surrender -Songs of Reflections, VOL. 1. In 2017 and is scheduled to release her 4th album entitled, “The PWS Experience, Vol. 5 Live and Unplugged in 2018. She was blessed to host her radio show, “The Princess of Praise Show” Monday – Saturday nights on W.E.M. The Blaze, which God has elevated now into her own television show on The OnPoint Channel/Xperience on Demand and will debut in 250 million viewer’s homes. Her goal is to use this platform to help elevate fellow singers, businesses and ministries. She was nominated as 2018 Female Artist of the year for the VOGMA and 2018 Songwriter of the year for IRAA Awards. She is the ACHI Magazine 2018 Songstress of the Year. She has received 6 Nominations for the 2018 Prayzefactor People’s Choice Award and 3 Nominations for the Showtime Entertainment Gospel Music Awards. She is a part of the 2018 Prayzefactor Inspired Artist Tour that will travel national and international. Calandra volunteers to teach the musical arts to elementary kids that may never have the chance to learn piano or voice. In the future, her goal is to open her own music school for. Her desire is that when you come into her presence that you leave blessed, inspired, and encouraged to give God all the praise.
TRL: Who were your musical/spiritual influences growing up? CG: I loved Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, John P Kee and Whitney Houston. My grandfather is my musical inspiration in how to carry the ministry mantle. He is 87 and still plays the piano and sings.
TRL: What has been your greatest professional/career accomplishment so far? CG: I would have to say my greatest accomplishment at this point in my career is singing internationally in Canada for the very first time and being invited to come back because they were blessed by the ministry.
TRL: What do we have to look forward to from you in the near future? CG: We have our upcoming release of our Live Album, more international performances and more television shows and that is just a taste of the platforms God has opened in this season and we are excited to walk in them. !
http://www.ronhandy.com0
Ron Handy Montgomery, AL
The multi-instrumentalist, Ron Handy, was born and reared in Montgomery, Alabama. He began playing guitar in grade school. In junior and senior high school, Ron began to concentrate primarily on Alto Saxophone and he participated in various county and state honor bands. During high school, Ron not only played in the marching, symphonic, and jazz bands, but he also arranged and composed music for these bands. This pivotal period in his life influenced Ron’s decision to pursue a career in music. After high school graduation, Ron enrolled in college at Alabama State University, where he earned a music degree with honors. Presently, Ron is employed at Alabama State University in the Department of Music. Ron has been the recipient of the ASU President’s Excellence Award and he was inducted into the Lanier High School Hall of Fame (his high school alma mater) for creative musicianship and service to the community. He has also received numerous other awards for music and for community service. Throughout his professional career, Ron has performed with or as the opening act for various jazz, pop/R&B and gospel stars including: Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum; Grammy Award winning vocalist Chrisette Michele; Outstanding a cappella group and 10 time Grammy Award winners Take 6;9 time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys; Platinum selling R&B vocalist Avant; jazz group Pieces of a Dream; vibraphonist Roy Ayers; vocalist Phyllis Hyman; trumpeter Tom Browne; saxophonist Najee; 9 time Grammy Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient Wynton Marsalis; super producer/keyboardist George Duke; saxophonist George Howard; vocalist Rachelle Ferrell; vocal sensation and 2 time Grammy Award winner Patti Labelle; jazz keyboardist Joe Sample; 5 time Grammy Award winner and pop/rock/country/gospel hit maker B.J. Thomas; producer/drummer Norman Connors; gospel vocalist Lisa McClendon; gospel/jazz guitarist Roland Grissum; smooth jazz violinist Jerald Daemyon; Hit R&B/pop vocalist Peabo Bryson; father/son recording artists Eddie Levert (O’jays) & Gerald Levert and gospel recording star John P. Kee. Ron has also performed with and composed music for actress Bernadette Stanis (formerly known as “Thelma” from the hit TV show “Good Times”), who is also skilled at writing poetry. A versatile musician with a love for different genres of music, Ron Handy has played gospel, classical, jazz and pop/R&B extensively. He has served as the musical director and/or woodwind/keyboard player for many theatrical productions including: “The Wiz”; “Dreamgirls”; “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope”; “Purlie”; “Ain’t Misbehavin’; “The Meeting” and many others. Ron has been featured on both local and national television, along with local and international radio. He has been featured on CNN and he was the “Artist of the Week” on the international radio program “Jazz From The City,” hosted by renowned jazz DJ Ken “Spider” Webb. Ron Handy has produced and performed on numerous recordings over the years. He has worked as a studio musician and engineer, as well as producer and arranger for several recording projects, including television theme songs and commercial jingles. Ron has released his own CDs, which include smooth jazz “covers” of the R&B group Jodeci’s “Forever My Lady” and jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves’ “Come In.” He has also recorded smooth jazz versions of other pop/R&B hits, including Brian McKnight’s “The Only One For Me”. Being a spiritual person who loves to give honor and praise to God, Ron released a CD of gospel favorites titled “Sign Me Up,” which has received heavy rotation and acclaim from radio stations and listeners alike. Gospel and “smooth jazz” stations also embraced a CD single titled “He’s Worthy”. Despite maintaining a demanding professional career, Ron enjoys taking the time to visit schools and churches to perform and talk to young people about music, life and career goals. Throughout the years, Ron has been blessed to perform for wide and diverse audiences. His versatility has allowed him to become one of the most sought after musicians in the southeast. Having been given the gift of music, Ron Handy thanks God and considers it a privilege and an honor to be able to share his music with others.
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JJ Appleby Kingston, Jamaica!!
Winston!Fraser!,!aka!JJ!Appleby!was!born!in!!! Kingston,!Jamaica!and!later!moved!to!England.! There,!he!was!part!of!the!successful!band,! The!Equators,!who!toured!the!UK,!Spain,!and!even!!!!! went!to!New!Zealand.! ! He's!got!a!folksy,!gospel!sound,!a!unique!Reggae! twist,!love!songs,!and!a!positive!message!! ! http://www.facebook.com/iBmusic.de http://www.traxsource.com/label/19825/iBmusic http://www.beatport.com/label/iBmusic/43146 http://www.junodownload.com/labels/iBmusic/releases/ http://www.iBmusic.de/ https://www.starnow.co.uk/jjappleby/photos/8368981/ https://www.facebook.com/JJApplebyMusic/ https://www.facebook.com/jj.appleby1 https://twitter.com/kinston789 https://soundcloud.com/jj-appleby https://reggaediscography.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/jj-appleby-discography-reggae-singer.html http://jjapplebymusic.wixsite.com/sevenjj-appleby
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Management - Ibiza!
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