Archives for June 2000

June 2000 News and Demo Reviews

NEWS

Producer Ruggedness (Ram Squad, Major Figgas, Doc Holiday, Outsidaz), who recently signed a management deal this week with Management Freakz, Inc., is now working on music for RuffNation Records Artist Liz Leite. Producer Jae Staxx (Ram Squad, 50 Cent) is working on music for Patti LaBelle's new CD. Producer Qur'an Goodman (Ram Squad, 50 Cent, Method Man, Slick Rick, Sporty Theiv$, Kobe Bryant) is working on new music with Ali Vegas (Sony). Sweetie signed a management deal with Glenn Manko and Michael Jackson. The group performed a great gig to a packed house at New York City's Meow Mix, and many industry types were in the house.

I am now representing Major Figgas (RuffNation/WEA). Their new video, "Yeah That's Us", is getting heavy airplay on BET and The Box. See music review below.

I am now representing Ram Squad (Universal Music Group). See music review below.

Entertainers to Watch

Here are this month's fearless predictions about artists, musicians, songwriters, athletes, or other soon-to-be celebrities that I feel are going to hit soon. I am simply going to let you know who I think you should check out, or be on the lookout for, whether I know them, represent them, or not. This month's selections:

1. Universal Music Group's new recording artist Ram Squad. Hear it below.
2. D. Mason Bendewald, writer and director of the independent film "Nice Shot".
3. Philadelphia Phillies rookie infielder Pat Burrell.

June, 2000 Music Reviews

Rick Denzien - He's of the most heavily downloaded artists on MP3.com. He runs his own label, Slot 1 Entertainment, Inc. He produces, he sings, he plays guitar, he writes, and he does everything well. Rick's songs give us a glimpse into the world as he sees it, complete with his ability to concisely point out the inconsistencies of modern living and relationships. Listen for yourself and see why over 100,000 folks have downloaded Desperation. Contact his website, http://www.exit21.net

Desperation

 

Major Figgas - Recently signed to RuffNation/Warner Brothers Records, Major Figgas are on the forefront of a new hip hop horizon coming out of Philly. This seven member group features leader Gillie da Kid, Dutch, Spade, Bianca, Bumpie, Ab Liva, and the unforgettable Rolx. Each of the members brings a different style and taste to the proceedings, but they all have one thing in common, charisma. The video for the song "Yeah That's Us" has been added to The Box and BET, and the full-length CD drops later this summer. Producers like T.L. and Ruggedness add their special blend to the mix. No doubt this is going to blow up, you heard it here first!

Yeah That's Us | I Love Being a Gangsta

 

 

Ram Squad - Led by Tommy Hill and Boy Backs, this hip hop crew hails from one of Philly's toughest neighborhoods, the Richard Allen Housing projects. Despite the rough surroundings, they sure learned marketing at an early age. Their first two self-produced indie releases sold nearly 30,000 units! Now signed to Universal Music Group, Ram Squad is about to be unleashed upon the nation. They've also made their own independent movie, "Bank Roll Fire Part II", which serves as an autobiography for the group. Philly based production company Team Platinum Bound provided top level talents Jae Staxx and Ruggedness for many of the tracks for the major label debut. Other featured producers are Knobody, (Big Pun), Minnesota (Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz), and Qur'an Goodman (Method Man & D'Angelo, Slick Rick & Nas, Charlie Baltimore, 50 Cent, Sporty Thiev$, Ali Vegas, Kobe Bryant). A 10 city promo tour starts at the end of June, and if things develop the way they did in Philly, Ram Squad will be all over the airwaves by Fall.

Gangstas | That's What's Up