tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67907999773300661072024-02-19T11:43:21.785-05:00JahahTymmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029380105703164397noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-81870979333103066262018-01-04T10:52:00.001-05:002018-01-04T15:59:50.232-05:00Jahah For The L.U.V.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm starting off the new year by releasing a new video for my song For The L.U.V. (from my latest album Do What You Love)! </div>
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The video was shot in a little over two hours in Atlanta at Encyclomedia studios and features close friends @yaminallday, @jaycalvert, @jameld, @create4me2see, @ofarlow, @tonyreames, @signatureimages, @deejainufsed, and @notecr.</div>
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Directed By: Omar Farlow and Tony Reames</div>
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If you like what you hear and see, please feel free to support the music by clicking one of the links below...I'd surely appreciate it! </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-88739003146218911612017-12-29T16:20:00.000-05:002017-12-29T16:21:30.332-05:00Happy New Year! Download My Album "Do What You Love" (FREE DOWNLOAD!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-9618232074297342492017-12-23T14:48:00.000-05:002017-12-23T14:48:55.276-05:00Happy Holidays by Jahah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just wanted to wish all my friends, family, and supporters Happy Holidays! </div>
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Growing up I didn't really celebrate Christmas but now that I have the youth I try to get into the spirit and have a little fun. </div>
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Anyhow, I want you all to enjoy the vibes so if you like this song it's available for FREE by clicking Happy Holidays below.</div>
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Love ya'll!</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-12579199239690424952017-08-31T12:46:00.000-04:002017-12-29T16:20:54.991-05:00Do What You Love (FREE DOWNLOAD)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the spirit of Labor Day, my album Do What You Love will be available for free below. </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-67457886216408641352017-04-10T14:59:00.002-04:002017-05-02T10:35:05.667-04:00Do What You Love (Available Now)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My new album <b>Do What You Love</b> is officially available on all major online distributor sites! If you're tired of the radio or just want to hear something different, honest, and soulful...I encourage you to at lease hit up Spotify, Amazon, and/or <a href="https://itun.es/us/CETxib" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and check out the snippets! </div>
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I believe <b>Do What You Love</b> is some of my best work to date and I'm very excited for you to hear what I've created.</div>
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Thank you for all your support!</div>
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<b>Do What You Love </b>is available at the links below. It is also available on several other online digital distribution sites world-wide! Just hover over iTunes or Amazon and click...</div>
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I appreciate your support and thank you for your purchase! Let me know what you think.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-86269205081935375572017-02-23T10:12:00.000-05:002017-02-23T10:12:30.093-05:00J A H A H "P R I N C I P L E S" (Official Music Video)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is the day. No need to keep holding on to the art I've created in hopes that something or someone will provide me with the intuition to release material at the perfect time. I believe God is always speaking to us but maybe I'm not listening correctly. All I know is that I must take a risk(s) and have faith that God and the universe will guide and direct me to higher levels of success. Fame is not what I'm chasing in regards to the latter. I simply yearn to do what I love to do and take care of my responsibilities while doing it.<br />
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My goal is to always stay true to myself and inspire people through my art. I hope that you will enjoy what I have to offer and appreciate the hard work and dedication that I've put in to make things happen. God bless!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">P R I N C I P L E S</span></b></div>
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<b>Principles</b> is the first unofficial release from my forthcoming album "Do What You Love". This particular song is a contemporary throwback to 90's hip-hop/soul and was written and produced by yours truly. The song samples the DJ Premier produced Supa Star (performed by Group Home).</div>
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If you'd like to support my efforts for $0.99 and receive a FREE song from my album, please click <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/principles-single/id1176649885" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and purchase<b> Principles. </b>Once you've purchased <b>Principles</b>, take a picture for proof of purchase and email me at jahah143@gmail.com </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-61454730172388718582016-02-14T14:02:00.001-05:002016-02-14T14:02:40.323-05:00FREE DOWNLOAD "SURRENDER"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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A few years ago I wrote a song entitled S U R R E N D E R for my sun and never released it. At the time this song just seemed a little too sappy but in honor of Valentines Day...I decided to let it go.</div>
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Lastly, I hope that you all spread and show love every day of your lives. Don't wait for an American holiday to show someone how much you love them.</div>
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You can download S U R R E N D E R <a href="https://www.mediafire.com/?x56xi7c209kb2de" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-56698530110548363872015-12-22T09:27:00.001-05:002015-12-22T09:29:37.996-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays! If you're traveling to see friends and family, enjoy your time with them and cherish every moment. Spread love and make sure you take everything in. </div>
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Click <a href="https://www.mediafire.com/?7l1ofmlf2j88g8g" target="_blank">here</a> to download my Christmas tune entitled "Merry Christmas" for FREE!</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-45540948955727698022015-12-17T23:02:00.000-05:002015-12-17T23:05:57.914-05:00Los Angeles Horror Competition x Terror At Camp Creek x Jahah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I haven't been scoring short films that long but it's definitely something I look forward to continuing. The inspiration is different and the actual creativity of it all is very challenging. I've that with scoring films...Less is more. There's a minimalist approach to scoring horror films. I'm thankful that director Tony Reames believed in me enough to even make an attempt at doing all the above. It was a great experience!<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6790799977330066107.post-25460218132412982452015-12-17T22:51:00.000-05:002015-12-17T23:06:46.159-05:00Rakim x Jahah x Tony Reames x Dickens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last year I took a little time off to re-think my approach to blogging, creating music, and being involved in the music industry. I didn't actually stop working, I just stopped doing things the way I'd always been doing them (for so long). I needed some type of change and some new inspiration and motivation. It took me awhile to find my muse but as you can see from the pics above...I've been out and about and finding new energy! I'm a little overwhelmed with work but I'm excited for what's to come in the near future. God is great!<br /><br />So as you can see, I had the opportunity to interview and meet the one and only god emcee (Rakim). Yep! I've been doing some behinds the scenes work with director Tony Reames and I've been afforded the opportunity to meet many of the artists I idolized growing up in the 90s. It's been quite a roller coaster ride and I'm elated and thankful for all the chances God has provided me throughout the years. <br /><br />Meeting Rakim and actually having the opportunity to build with him was an honor. I gotta tell, Rakim is a very humble man and he took the time to greet people and sign as many autographs as he could. I was truly amazed by his patience and realness (for lack of better words). <br /><br />For the young kids out there who idolized the Future's, Young Thugger's, Drakes, and Migos...Rakim is one of the reasons why these cats have the platform they do. He helped pave the way for all of us and pushed Hip Hop to new heights! Do your history and you'll understand why I'm so charged up about meeting one of Hip Hop's living legends.<br /><br />It's Real! </div>
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Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of my big brother Edison Tyrone Brown's death. There's not a week that goes by that I do not think of him and wish he was still here. His absence still seems surreal. I can't believe he's gone.</div>
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On a brighter note, I wrote a song to honor him entitled "Always Remember Edison". This record is on my latest album Nostalgia BLACK and is the final track I recorded. </div>
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I miss you bro! RIP Edison Tyrone Brown</div>
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It's amazing how much more the good folks over in Europe appreciate soul music. They (Europeans) get behind artists and musicians that can really sing and play instruments. They appreciate good music that comes from the soul and isn't necessarily all about money, cars, and hoes. I'm not saying that all Europeans vibe to the same beat or style of music but from what I can see and tell (from touring oversea's), a lot of people on this side of the globe have a fever for traditional black soul.</div>
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Anyhow, the above is all subjective and for all intensive purposes...my own selfish opinion. It is what it ya'll. I realize that we (the people) don't have any control over the images and sounds that ultimately become national (or global) phenomenons. Dead Prez what's proclaimed: It's Bigger Than Hip Hop! Ya' damn right! IT's bigger than us all...</div>
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It's always nice to receive a review from a reputable source that actually digs what I do musically. In this particular case, Soul Tracks is the source and they have provided me with a "First Look" on their website which is pretty cool (in my book).<br />
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I'm on Soul Tracks website quite often so it's an honor for me to take up some space on their website. I enjoy the work that they put out into the world and hope my name (and music) will be a main stay on the Soul Tracks website. The staff at Soul Tracks really supports artists and bands with great musicianship and creativity. That's rare in today's watered down music industry.<br />
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On the other hand my mother was (and still is) more into the Motown sound and the artists and groups of that time. To this day I can still recall her playing the Temptations and groups like The Delfonics over and over again. This was the kind of music my mother would play while cleaning the house every Saturday and ultimately it is this genre of music that inspires me in our contemporary times. </div>
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Soul music is what I truly feel and I my goal is to continue making music that is honest to me and provides the listen with real emotion. I don't ever want to create music that isn't me and doesn't not represent what I stand for. Don't get me wrong, I want to make money doing what I'm passionate about but I do not want to sell my soul for the almighty dollar. I'm about the music first!</div>
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With the above being said...today I present to you my new music video for my song "Soul Music"! This song is off of my recent release Nostalgia BLACK and can be found <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nostalgia-black/id671738761" target="_blank">here on iTunes.</a> </div>
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In this video I feature my father, my mother, and a host of friends and family that have supported me throughout my life and musical journey. I'm proud of this song and the visuals that accompany it. This creation has taken me and the director Tony Reames a long time to fulfill. However, we completed our mission and I believe our time is now!</div>
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Lastly, if you like what you see and hear...please support me and my efforts by purchasing the song via iTunes. I'd love to give everything I do away but black music has become very disposable and we as independent artists work very hard to provide the world with positive vibes and good music.</div>
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No more marginal results! I thank you in advance and wish you all a very Happy New Year! </div>
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On January 3rd, 2014 I will release a new video for my song entitled Soul Music! </div>
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Soul Music is on my latest project Nostalgia BLACK and the video will feature appearances from friends and family that I grew up with. </div>
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I'm excited for my friends and family to see this new video because they will hopefully see reflections of themselves and/or recall some of the great memories we shared. This new video is dedicated to all of the people who believed in me and have been supporting my efforts over the years! I appreciate you!</div>
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I haven't posted anything in awhile...I guess I haven't been that inspired to do so. Sometimes I tend to take a break live, enjoy, and experience life so I have more important and motivating topics to write about. </div>
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Today I was actually inspired by a friend named Alex who hails from Nigeria. We started talking about our flight(s) to Africa and how long it took us to get there. This conversation sparked up some old memories and I found some rare footage online of me and some local rappers from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe free-styling. </div>
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I've never been that great at free-styling but I enjoy the craft and in the footage you'll see that we were clearly having fun. No competition or battle rhymes were displayed. More importantly, you will see that the culture of Hip-Hop has definitely spread throughout the world and is affecting lives globally.</div>
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Well, I just thought I'd share some old newness with my folk. Never give up on yourself or your dreams. Think Big!</div>
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I recently produced a remake of "Freaks Come Out At Night" in the spirit of Halloween and for the short film "Welcome to the Bubs". </div>
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Above is the lyric video for the song which features Trill Wither's (C-Note) and Tymm Hoffman. This song is just paying homage to the great hip hop faction Whodini who originally blessed us with "Freaks Come Out At Night". I hope you all enjoy the energy!</div>
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During this performance I had a lot of crowd appreciation from an audience that was essentially there to see Arrested Development. It felt amazing (as it always does) to have hundreds of people singing my lyrics back to me (loud). I can't explain the feeling but the rush is incredible! It's a blessing...an honor to say the least. God is always working!</div>
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Not too long ago, I did a interview with Big Ray from V103 that is pretty cool. Big Ray and I discuss my latest project Nostalgia BLACK and I elaborate on the vibe of my music and the artists I enjoy listening to.</div>
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Since this interview Big Ray and I have connected on a business level and are working on a few things that will hopefully catapult my music career to the next level. Time will tell aye?</div>
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None the less, it's never easy to find good people who just want to support and see you win with out all the B.S. that tends to come with the music business. Big Ray has shown interest in my musical art and is basically willing to assist me (pro bono) when and were he can with no strings attached. Being that I'm a independent artist with no real machine behind me...alliances like this are very important to me and I'm very appreciative.</div>
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In 1992-93' I was a little military brat growing up in Baumholder, Germany. At the time I remember Kris Kross, TLC, and artists like Toni Braxton were coming out of Atlanta, Georgia and dominating the air waves world-wide. Music still had it's emotion and soul back then and I became motivated and inspired to one day become a successful artist in my own right. Being on the Arsenio Hall Show and becoming a signed artist became my ultimate goal and dream. </div>
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One day while I was at home in my bedroom listening to AFN Radio, a song came on that seemed like it didn't actually fit the format I was vibing to but it caught my attention. I turned up the volume on my little Sony boom-box and bobbed my head to a new sound, a new voice, and a different musical direction artistically. Some guy was talking about "Tennessee" and it felt really good to my ears. The drums hit hard but the musical backdrop was a far cry from any of the other groups I'd been listening to. At the time I was more into New York based factions like EPMD, Public Enemy, and Gangstarr. These collectives spoke out politically and told tales of what it was like to come up in the inner-city with gritty stories of New York life. Hip-hop was my CNN and everything I was listening to was more rugged than Bohemian and what some would consider as Hippy. </div>
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I had no idea who Arrested Development was but "Tennessee" won me over. This particular song made me curious and I wanted to hear more from the group that hailed from Atlanta, Georgia. I appreciated and enjoyed the fact that hip-hop was growing and had much more to offer than just the rugged and raw. I wasn't opposed to listening to something that was conscious and less aggressive. To tell the truth, I've always felt like I was more Arrested Development than I was The Lench Mob. My parents raised me well enough to know what was entertainment and what was reality. If NWA was really out in society killing people, they wouldn't be making records and showing their faces on MTV every week. It's not rocket science...</div>
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Anyhow, during high-school my instructors loved to tell me (in their own way) that I wasn't college material. They liked to say little sly shit like, "You're not disciplined enough and you don't have the focus to make it in college Mr. Berry". I don't know if this was their foolish attempt at reverse psychology but the truth was/is, I didn't want to go to college anyway! Nor did I want to join the armed forces like all the other kids who had no idea what they wanted to do after they graduated high-school. I always knew (at a early age) that I wanted to pursue music as a career but my beautiful and adoring parents would veto my dream(s) and made it clear that I was going to college.</div>
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Fast forward a few years and I'm ironically living in Atlanta, Georgia attending a HBCU. It's crazy because at the time I had no idea Atlanta would be the next big music hub as it is today. I simply came to Georgia to get my degree (for my parents) and then I planned to move to New York so I could pursue my dreams as a artist. </div>
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My first few years in Atlanta were very tough (financially) yet exciting as hell at the same time. My struggle to stay afloat with the bare essentials was not easy but I was having a ball in the city that hosted Freaknik every spring. You see, Atlanta was alive and thriving and I was enjoying the fast life that came with it. I enjoyed this life so much that I was seriously messing up in school (flunking) and partying way too much. As I reflect on those days I realize I should have been studying and trying to get studio time but I was caught up. I was completely going HAM in the nightlife arena and chasing pretty ass women inside of 285. this time in my life was nuts! I couldn't help myself nor turn down the invitation to a private party at the Swiss Hotel with Puffy and Usher frolicking around with gorgeous women everywhere? Who couldn't say no to a birthday party at LA Reid's house with Pebbles "The Mercedes Girl" prancing around looking like the most beautiful creature God ever created. I was totally absorbed by the Atlanta entertainment scene and relished in it every chance I could get. After all, I had just left living in rural Baumholder, Germany for four years where there wasn't even a mall that I could frequent. Atlanta, Georgia presented me with a whole new vista of opportunity and experiences. I was a young boy gone wild!</div>
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After 5 years in "The A", I finally beat the odds. To the people that know and knew me best, I did the unthinkable. I actually went to college and received my degree. My parents were elated and I must say it didn't feel too bad to see the both of them proud and happy. The best part of it all was that I was finally free to do me without having to answer to anyone. For the most part... </div>
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In the past, most elder's close to me have said things like, "Don't quit your day for that music". They've also said things like, "Hey we support you but the music business is no place to make an honest living". Some of these statements would detour a weak minded person but I continued to believe in myself. I never stopped chasing my dreams and eventually I got the attention of Atlantic Records. When the Atlantic Records relationship didn't pan out I got the attention of Outkast's label "Stankonia". When the "Stankonia" deal went south I landed a deal with a Japanese label called "Day Track" and toured the world. I've toured all over Europe, Africa, and South America via the music I've made on my own accord. God has been great and I've achieved a lot success in my own right. As a true independent artist I may not be as large as Chris Brown but I've rocked stages around the world and made money, sold, albums, and rang bells globally. </div>
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In conclusion, I'm living proof that dreams do come true. Big or small, don't ever give up on yourself and never give up on your dreams. Keep up the good fight and continue to believe in yourself. You never when your time will come. Stay focused. Stay disciplined. </div>
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The weekend marks the 3rd Arts & Entertainment Conference in Atlanta, GA. This event takes place every two years and draws people from all around the world. This is my first time partaking in this event and I'm looking forward to rocking the mic! Peep below</div>
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<b><br />September 13th</b><br />
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On September 19th myself, Dukes of DaVille, and Shyan Selah will be performing at the iLounge in Atlanta, GA! </div>
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This will be a night of live music and networking for those of you who are interested in meeting other producer's, artist, and entertainment industry people.</div>
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If you're the type of person who like's live musicianship and live singing sans the auto-tune...you don't want to miss September 19th at the iLounge. It's going to be a great night of "Feel Good Music"!</div>
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Dukes of DaVille <a href="http://dukesofdaville.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">http://dukesofdaville.bandcamp.com/</a> </div>
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Shyan Selah <a href="http://www.shyanselah.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shyanselah.com/</a></div>
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September 19th @830pm</div>
iLounge Bar<br />
1287 Glenwood Ave.<br />
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