HULK Entertainment‘s primary vision is to provide a sound business structure in management, marketing and independent label services to talented artists and musicians in search of a career opportunity.

For over a decade, principal owners of HULKent have secured millions of dollars in endorsement deals and product placement for clients. They are also the owners and executive producers of two of the South’s premier entertainment outlets, FLAVA TV and the Texas Summer Music Conference.

Currently in its 18th year, FLAVA TV has grown to dominate the DFW television market. FLAVA TV is a celebrity-driven, one-hour video show that airs every Saturday night at 11pm on CW33. Through music videos and lifestyle interviews, all of today’s hottest stars can be found on FLAVA TV.

For the past 10 years, the Texas Summer Music Conference has played a major role in launching careers and networking opportunities for both unsigned and major artists. Past attendees include: Chris Brown, Erykah Badu, G-Unit, Paul Wall and the Grammy Academy, to name a few.

In coming months, HULKent will continue to develop their current roster of talent with national tours, international music releases and special marketing endeavors.

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E-Leven and Continental T, collectively known as ME, didn’t grow up together or in the same neighborhood. Amazingly enough, they met from across the sea – one being from Lyon, France; the other Houston, Texas. They met randomly via the internet, and now bring us the fruit of their collaboration; which despite the geographical distance, is an inventive combination of their individual stories. They bring to you a cool and sleek take on Hip Hop, which came about down the phone lines across the Atlantic.

ME released their mixtape This Is ME in November 2011, which will be followed by a full-length album in Spring 2012, both via the France-based Atmosphériques label. Their story is quite compelling, as E-Leven was discovered by world-renowned tastemaker Ryan Leslie, and the rest is history! Read on…

In my room
It was only a question of time for E-Leven, growing up amidst his father’s record collection and attending shows from a very young age, the Lyon-born young man was destined to live a musical life. With his albums of Stevie Wonder, Supertramp and Kanye West as sole teachers, he started to play the piano, then went on to bass, guitar and then drums.

With the only wish to become a producer, he began recording himself on the hard drive of his Neko workstation. Meticulous and unpretentious, he developed his sound behind the scenes, mixing acoustic and electronic parts, live recording and digital tweaks.

Moving to the Paris region to study sound engineering, he unknowingly embarked on a life of new experiences. One evening, he signed up for a contest by Talent House, a music competition initiated by American producer Ryan Leslie (Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Booba…). He was in the final three, and although he didn’t win, he still came out on top.

You’ve got mail
Across the pond, in the US, Continental T was already living the dream as a young writer/producer with a career on the verge of taking off. At the ripe old age of 20, he knew everyone in the business and was living between Houston and Los Angeles. He had his music featured on mixtapes by Game’s Black Wallstreet DJ crew and had been part of one of the biggest leaks in internet history with the Lil Wayne and Drake record “I’m Goin In.”

One evening in 2010, as he was browsing through the Talent House list of finalists, E-Leven the French producer blew Continental T‘s mind. After exchanging mails then tracks online and spending several evenings chatting on Skype, the beginning of an artistic union was about to begin, and T was soon on a plane to Paris.

Visions
Something happened on the information highway. There was a connection and sparks flew. In the space of a single week, the duo sketched out a dozen tracks, some of which they played at their first concert, swiftly organized at Le China Club in July of 2010. That night, ME’s destiny was set in stone. It was also on that night that label Atmosphérique spotted this innovative duo comprising a French composer/producer and an American writer/producer, separated by an ocean but united by a vision.

This is ME
They had obvious chemistry, especially in the studio: E-Leven composed and played, Continental T thought of beat ideas, hummed and made his mark. Together they defined with a few chords the sound of ME. That’s how track “SBS” came into being, a perfect synthesis of the duo’s style: a glossy production mixing organic and electronic elements, the warmth of rounded bass lines and the groove of massive beats.

One foot in rap, the other in an alien musical territory inhabited by the ghosts of soul, rock and electro: the two artists settled on a coherent yet broad identity. It consists in subtle guitar lines and unabashed piano parts, The Neptunes’ modern take on production and The Roots’ digital forays; few notes and soaring arrangements.

It is a futuristic, impetuous kind of soul that changes just as you think you’ve grasped it, as seen in the electronic turbulence agitating the piano on “SBS“, the rock drumbreaks on “The Fsaud“, the tempest brewing beneath the calm surface of “My life is a Friday” and the pop warmth of “Subliminal“.

Continental T’s verses also reveal a more personal, more private dimension to someone who is not just a technical genius. As much at ease in forging pop anthems (Mister T) as he is in exercising his inner demons through arrogant rap styles, he never shies away from self-scrutiny, sharing the complexities of a life he doesn’t dwell on nor shut out completely. He brings bitterness and silence, impudence and anger to E-leven’s dark compositions, providing them with spirituality and subtle shading that make them sound like nothing ever heard before.

Behind the tranquil gaze of the two brothers lies a volcano of creativity, fueled by a desire to play around with a wide range of influences, resulting in music with high emotional impact that is greater than the sum of its parts. Apart from the record, the gigs and the friendship that has developed from this chance encounter, ME also tells the story of a genre that emerged in the streets of New York, digested 30 years later by two artists on either side of the Atlantic. Something has lived on, and that something is ME.

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From the moment you hear the strains of his music, you immediately know that you’re not listening to an ordinary artist. For SoulBrotha, also known as SB, all the little details that differentiate between the ordinary and spectacular are present as he connects with music lovers.

On November 25, 2011, SB will release his Southpaw EP, a collection of songs that are as much personal to the young lyricist as they are artistic. The first single from the project “Way of Love (Never Out of Season)” was released in November, and will have an accompanying video prior to the EP’s official release.

SB explains that crafting Southpaw was an intense process, driven by true passion for reaching the masses through musical expression.

“Due to the situations and challenges I was facing at the time of writing the songs for Southpaw, I consider it a very special project dear to my heart,” explains SB. This is my most personal and intimate record yet, and really shows my growth as a songwriter. All the songs were written performed by me, so this has given me a unique opportunity to showcase different strengths and talents I knew I had all along.”

SoulBrotha brings his charismatic, undeniably versatility to each song he writes, spinning tales of passionate romance on one track, speaking on the hazards of superficiality on another. SB is a firebrand MC in conceptual command of his aesthetic. He blends brutal honesty with spirituality and action, while calling attention to social issues with the ferocity of a cultural revolutionary and the precision of a surgeon.

SB first showcased this multi-dimensional sound on his widely-praised debut album Ezekiel Hanani LP. He continued this tradition on 2008’s Exodus mixtape, which ended up on many critics’ year-end lists.

He kicked off 2009 with the first ever concept song about the micro-blogging behemoth, Twitter. Within hours of its release, “The Twitter Song” had the Internet ablaze, cementing SB’s ability to inspire audiences all across the board.

Despite his online buzz and regional success in the U.S., specifically his current home of Houston, Texas, SB is not resting on his laurels and has his sights on breaking ground in Nigeria, his first love. Unapologetic about his Christian faith, SoulBrotha’s sound reflects exposure to a wide array of influences, thanks in part to his unique heritage; born to Delta State parents, raised in PortHarcourt, inundated with a vast array of eclectic influences.

“I think being Nigerian affords me the ability to expand in the most creative fashion,” he asserts. “I was raised on so many genres of music, and my background offers a unique perspective on the world and socio-political events. The music scene in Texas has always been rooted in a DIY mentality. We don’t wait for things to be handed to us, we just go and do what needs to be done. I’ve been blessed to be surrounded with a great team of people who share my vision, and are passionate about the kind of music I’m making.”

Southpaw marks a new era of sound for SB, and he acknowledges that he’d like fans to relate to both the lyrics and melodies throughout the project. He feels that the artistic connection with producers on the EP definitely contribute to that sensibility.

“Both producers Joe Andriulli and BroadNMarket are close acquaintances of mine,” SB explains. “I’ve known BNM for several years, and this was our first project together. We’ve found a ‘lane’ of sorts where we can both express ourselves creatively, same for Joe as well. As for the messages in the lyrics, for those familiar with my previous work, it’s still the same motivational lyrics that are faith-based, and are intended to inspire and evoke a winner-mentality in everyone.”

From heartfelt anthems to soul-shaking rhythms, this renowned MC is sure to leave an indelible impression on music-lovers.

“I want people to understand that I’m just a man who isn’t perfect, but is striving to be the best person he can be for his family, friends, and for the world at large,” says SB. “I am here for a reason – we all are – and until one’s purpose for existence is fulfilled or achieved, one can never truly enjoy the best life has to offer. I will keep on making music that is cutting edge and timeless. I hope to inspire and motivate our generation, and hopefully future generations to come.”

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Memphis-born rapper Zed Zilla is looking to collect on all the hard work he’s put in over the years with the release of his new street album Rent’s Due. The young entertainer has been laying the foundation for his nationwide debut under the tutelage of his mentor Yo Gotti, and represents the first official release on Gotti’s Cocaine Muzik Group (CMG) imprint.

In October 2011, Zed released his Rent’s Due mixtape, hosted by Bigga Rankin and featuring Yo Gotti, 2Chains and R&B crooner Pleasure P. In January 2012, he will release his follow up mixtape project hosted by DJ Drama.

“I’m blessed to be working with Yo Gotti,” Zed Zilla explains. “He has been down the road I’m headed, and he holds no punches. We came together with a plan, and watching the plan put into effect and to be working is all I could ask for. With the Rent’s Due project, I was given complete control over what songs and features I wanted. I worked mostly with my in-house production team Quantum Sounds, and I was in my comfort zone. I’m ready to show the world who Zed Zilla is.”

Zed Zilla has been creating music since he was just 15-years-old, and his stage name was bestowed upon him by a friend who felt his rhyme style flowed fierce like Godzilla, the fire-breathing monster who lit up everything in its path.

Rent’s Due was Zed Zilla’s first label release, although he did have four critically acclaimed independent CDs under his belt and dozens of cameos to his credit. The clever wordsmith also appeared on all six installations of Yo Gotti’s popular Cocaine Muzik mixtape series.

In 2011 alone, Zed Zilla completed a 20-city tour, hitting major markets like St. Louis, Atlanta, Richmond, and New York for sold out venues. He is continuing with more performances throughout the U.S. as the new year arrives, and has sincere appreciation for the energy fans bring at live shows.

When he isn’t on tour, Zed lives in the studio, gracing hot tracks with his lyrical mastery. Who can forget the way he ripped it with Yo Gotti on the club hit “Bang Bang”? He left no doubt who he was on “I’m Da Boss,” and explained exactly how he did it on “No Chorus.” Zed Zilla guarantees there is much more where that came from.

“My music has a lot of variety – you’ll find soulful tracks as well as club bangers. I put a lot of different emotions in my music. You can ride to it, drink to it, club to it, some of it may even make you cry.”

Confident, yet modest, Zed Zilla has a mic in one hand with the other outstretched ready to take his cut. It’s been a long time coming, but true talent can’t be denied. The landlord has arrived and the Rent’s Due!

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From the runway to the university to the DJ booth, Adriana Carrillo-Hsu is the epitome of the total package. Adriana brings a refreshing style in her delivery of multiple music genres, and she is setting pace to be the next big name in the nightlife arena. Between celebrity-driven parties on the lively Las Vegas strip to regular gigs in the Southwest region, Adriana is quickly becoming the go-to DJ for promoters in the know.

With a professional background in events and marketing, Adriana brings her vast knowledge of the business, from conception to performance and execution. Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate Masters in International Marketing to follow her three completed Bachelor’s of Arts degrees from Arizona State University, this exotic beauty, whose unique looks stem from Peruvian and Chinese roots, has also proven successful in the fashion sector. She has appeared in several national and international print features, with more in the works.

Adriana has always set her sights high. She was introduced to the world of dance at age 3, and was always moving to the beat in her ballet, jazz, tap, or even flamenco shoes. Some things never change, because you will still catch her dancing any time music is playing. Throughout her childhood, Adriana learned to play a number of musical instruments, including traditional piano, violin, harp and the ancient 古箏 (guzheng or zither).

Adriana was introduced to Hip Hop by her older brother, and her knowledge of music within diverse genres grew as she did. The combination of musical passion and the sheer love of entertaining a crowd led Adriana to DJing. Of course her goal was to take her own enthusiasm for music to the masses, but not without learning the fundamentals of the art like some of her idols.

“There are a few female DJs that I really look up to,” Adriana explains. “As turntablists. Tyra from Saigon and DJ Shortee have influenced me, and as far as utilizing their name and fame for a good cause, DJ Tina T with Camp Spinoff is great. As far as rocking a club, I love DJ Kayper. I was fortunate to learn some good tricks in turntablism when I decided to make it my full-time career by an amazing battle DJ. I personally feel that since I was 18, I have gotten to hone my programming skills, and latch on to the energy and vibe that really gets the crowd going.”

Although Adriana continues to be inspired by those who have blazed trails before her on the turntables, she is beginning to carve out her own niche in the diverse world of DJing.

“I’ve been surrounded by music my whole life, so I’ve been a slave to rhythm as long as I’ve known,” says Adriana. I bring the complete package; the talent and skill mixed with the right music in any genre, a great attitude which can be felt through my set, and also a classy appeal that draws people in. So many girls try and bank on their looks, but that can only open the door for them. The opportunity for females is there, and I excel to be not only the best female DJ, but the best DJ that I can be. I will earn the respect from the people that came before me and those to follow, because I have the passion for it. I don’t do it for the money or fame – even though neither of the two hurt!”

With new goals on the horizon, Adriana is picking up steam in Vegas, with frequent travel to Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Taipei, Scottsdale, Miami and New York. The Las Vegas scene alone provides unparalleled energy, especially when it comes to some of the world’s best DJ’s rolling through to kick off the parties.

“To me, Vegas is the definition of variety! In one night, I can hear DJ Vice, Skrillex, Deadmau5 and A-Trak! In one week? Incorporate, DJ Reach, Alesso, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Manufactured Superstars, Steve Angello and more. Inside of a venue like Marquee, I could hear Hip Hop from Eric D-Lux and House from Dash Berlin in the same hour. It is incredible. Granted, other cities are graced with the presence of these amazing DJs, but we get it weekly! I have lived all over the U.S. – Scottsdale, NYC, Chicago, Miami, L.A. – and in Asia – Taipei and Hong Kong. I have gotten the best of every city and, have created a style that is my own. I am in tune with what can keep the dance floor moving and the drinks pouring!

“I feel that not everyone can go out to places in Vegas every night,” she continues. “They get all dressed up, they pay top dollar for an amazing vacation, and they come to clubs like Marquee, XS, Surrender, or Pure because they want to have nights that they will remember forever! As a DJ, it is my passion and desire to make sure they get everything they ask for and more. Now, I want to bring a little bit of Vegas with me everywhere I travel to play.”

Rounding out the year into 2012, Adriana will be increasing her exposure across the United States. Her goal is to travel to embark upon more world travel in the next year, and she aspires to become a brand ambassador for companies that understand her vision. Additionally, she has also taken on remixing songs, and will eventually delve into professional music production.

“I would really like to work with production more,” explains Adriana. “I sing and I play the harp and the piano, so music just runs through my blood. When it comes to remixes, I love making a song into something completely different without ruining the original. I would like to eventually remix songs with my own production or my singing down the road. I’m just taking it one step at a time.”

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NexCyx [nex-ix] – a connection between varying personalities.

NexCyx began in 2004 as a musical experiment on the University of West Indies campus in Barbados. Since then, it has evolved into a celebrated outfit, with a repertoire of original hit music, and a solid—and growing—fan base. The five personalities that form NexCyx today are as diverse as their stories are intriguing.

The Barbadian pop band is an artistic mishmash of a self-taught pianist turned producer (André), a drumming prodigy (Chad), an accidental bass guitarist (Kris), a one-woman dancer-singer-rapper (Mahalia) and a hardcore rocker (Russell).

NexCyx exudes an unmistakable energy—it’s fresh, upbeat, bold and unmistakable. In 2010, when they welcomed Chad, drumming wonderchild, to their lineup, they dished out an extra serving of youthful swagger. Together, they’re just what the music industry ordered, it seems. And the fans aren’t complaining either.

In under a decade, NexCyx has played at a range of venues throughout North America and the Caribbean region, while holding down a demanding gig schedule in Barbados, where their singles are in heavy rotation at local stations.

“Gossip Girl,” released in 2009, became the band’s breakout single and instantly landed as a fan favorite. Hits like “Queen,” “On The Floor” and the socially conscious “Take A Minute,” also followed, etching a place for NexCyx on the international music stage—and ushering in a new era of fandom.

A high school auditorium filled with screaming students belting out the band’s hits word for word tops the cake for Russ. And there are other meaningful band experiences that stand out for each member: opening for Erykah Badu and Angie Stone to wild applause, hopping on to the SXSW stage two years in a row, and performing to rave reviews at a concert headlined by Jamaican musical duo, Brick and Lace.

There are plenty memorable moments when the band is off stage, too—especially when they’re on tour. There are stories of leaving nightclubs on the back of a pickup truck, Russ’ mysterious keeling over post-gig in St. Maarten and Chad’s mischievous jaunts to unspeakable places that don’t always end well.

It’s these types of experiences that help define their inimitable musical flavor. In their words, if it were an icecream, it would be loaded with nuts (lots of them), chocolate, gummi worms and tequila—with a cherry on top.

That said, there is a distinctive camaraderie that the band shares, which musical groups the world over struggle to achieve.

Admittedly hard to brush aside when you’ve got goals as big as theirs: placement of NexCyx’ tracks in movies, TV shows and video games; major concert gigs (on top of the Eiffel Tower, Madison Square Garden and the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL, to be precise); plus, an attractive distribution deal.

And it’s not that farfetched when their journey in music so far is considered. There’s an MTV Artist of the Week accolade in their history already—and an Artist of the Month title from Rockwired.com.

So what else should fans know about NexCyx as their career takes off even further?

That they love Axe, Converse, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Sennheiser—and collectively follow Cristiano Ronaldo, Dave Chappelle, Jessica Alba, Rihanna and Rescue Animals on Twitter.

How’s that for varying personalities?

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Bay Area rap icon San Quinn is celebrating the July 19 release of Can’t Take the Ghetto Out a Ni**a in association with Prominent House Records and Select-O-Hits! The 18-track album features appearances from E-40 and various artists from San Quinn’s own Done Deal 772 Entertainment label.

A native of Oakland, San Quinn relocated to the notorious Filmore district of San Francisco, and began his career as a teen in the early ’90s alongside J.T. the Bigga Figga. He made his professional debut in 1994, when he contributed to the first two official Get Low releases, J.T.’s Playaz N’ the Game and the Get Low Playaz’s Straight Out the Labb.

Prior to that, Quinn had recorded an underground album, Don’t Cross Me, which was re-released by Get Low in 2000, and during his tenure with Get Low, he recorded the solo projects Live N Direct and Hustle Continues, both distributed widely by Priority in 1996. Quinn then moved on to teamed with Messy Marv on Explosive Mode (1998) and began recording solo albums for various independent labels, beginning with The Mighty Quinn (2001) for Champeli.

Between his solo albums, collaborative efforts, mixtapes and compilations, San Quinn has contributed to nearly three dozen full-length projects in his 20-year career. With the new singles “Big Bank” and “On dat Vodka” featuring E-40 and Goldy both picking up with radio, San Quinn is looking forward to developing his Done Deal 772 Entertainment imprint in the coming months.

FULL BIO COMING SOON!

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Curtis Mayfield is to Soul music what IN CASE OF EMERGENCY is to Hip Hop today. Social consciousness that cuts to the core, mixed with intoxicating tracks for the ladies that paint pictures in real time. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (I.C.E.) fills a void that can only be captured by ‘digging in the crates’ for the music you love, transcending genre with energy and passion.

On September 20, 2011, the five-member band will digitally release their self-produced EP We are I.C.E.. The men of I.C.E. hope that audiences they play for are transformed with the feeling that Hip Hop is alive and stronger than ever, with each fan fulfilled by the explosive performance energy.

Fronted by lyricist Props, the instrumentation is handled by Malik on percussion, Hiro on guitar, Verne on bass, and Rob on keys. Japan-born Hiro is the newest member of the band, joining the New York music vets for the perfect accent on the I.C.E. sound.

There is no denying that In Case of Emergency’s music demands your attention with speakeasy hooks and provocative melodies. I.C.E. sets the stage for a sound that can only be surmised as an experience, combining elements of classic Hip Hop from the past, present and future. It’s no wonder that their energy has been compared to critically acclaimed band The Roots.

Through their performances in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, I.C.E. has been revered by world-renowned clubs, allowing them to hold showcases for consecutive months. They attract new fans and earn respect from their peers with every performance.

With We are I.C.E. the band intends on inspiring and capturing the hearts and minds of people across the country as a force to be reckoned with.

“We want fans to know that they can have it all musically; from the lyrics and flow to the sound and vibe,” explains Props. “This album showcases our diverse range, pleasing not only the truest Hip Hop heads, but also R&B and Rock fans. We are a one-stop shop for your ears. Expect what you want while experiencing something you didn’t know you were missing…until now!”

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Who are your top 10 female rappers? If you can even name 10 you’d put in a list of favorites, then you’ve got a great ear, and a great memory. Fact is, today’s Hip Hop ‘femcee’ movement is all but lost in a world of larger than life pop imagery and cross-over hits. Some of today’s best women on the m-i-c have taken up forms of attention-getting that don’t involve the same songwriting or lyrical skills that once made their voices so powerful in Hip Hop.

Enter Snow Tha Product. At just 23-years-old, the versatile, bilingual lyricist is proving that there are no boundaries to her songwriting or performance abilities. She recently released her aptly-titled project Unorthodox via iTunes, preceded by the Unorthodox 0.5 mixtape hosted by DJ Whoo Kid in August 2011.

Filled with original production from the likes of SuperStar O (Jim Jones, Waka Flocka, Wiz Khalifa), Florida beatmaker RedHook Noodles, California duo The Nominees, Texas multi-talent Essay Potna (Chingo Bling), Keise on da Track (Lil Boosie) and more, Unorthodox is laced with Snow’s electrifyingly aggressive verbal acrobatics. She’s a beauty and a beast – looks and lyrical skills on the microphone, respectively.

Born to illegal immigrants, Snow tha Product grew up in San Jose, California, and currently resides in Ft. Worth, Texas. Despite her remarkable talent, Snow sees herself as a ‘normal’ girl who wants to relate to people who hear her music.

In just two years, she became an underground phenomenon and instant YouTube sensation. With no formal promotion, Snow’s video for “Drunk Love” is over 600k hits on YouTube, and is in full power play on the national Mun2 network’s 18 & Over.  Her thematic “Woke Wednesday” is nearing a quarter million views, and her latest viral videos “Beast Mode” and “Holy Sh*t” have caused quite a stir this Summer, racking up over 130k views each thus far.

Since her videos started making waves with fans and peers alike, Snow has received accolades from the music industry at every turn. Teaming with internationally renowned personality DJ Whoo Kid to host the mixtape version of Unorthodox seemed like a natural move, igniting positive energies on both sides of their collaboration.

“I feel honored to have someone like DJ Whoo Kid host my mixtape,” Snow beams. “He’s not just a DJ, he’s someone who has proven he’s hot in everything he does around the world, and he’s a well known factor in Hip Hop.”

As anticipation for the Unorthodox album builds, Snow’s writing has gotten more intense with every new verse. Of all her songs on the project, “Holy Sh*t” and “Starry Eyed” are personal favorites that she feels fans will gravitate to.

“Hannibal Hector from The Nominees produced ‘Holy Sh*t’,” Snow explains. “I just spoke exactly how I felt; about the industry, how my fans and haters are going to feel. I didn’t hold back. ‘Starry Eyed’ was produced by Noodles, and I feel like for the first time I made a track where I’m speaking about my team, the grind we went through to get where I’m at and the obstacles we still face. I feel like I’m representing me without the industry’s go-to strategy of selling sex.”

Snow tha Product’s own lyrical idols include Eminem, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill and the late, great Big Pun. She’s become accustomed being compared to other female rappers and deals with assumptions people make about who she is, but she doesn’t take offense on the norm.

“Obviously nobody likes to be compared, but on the other hand, I understand in this industry if you’re doing something right, they usually compare you to somebody else doing something right. That inspires me,” she says.

With Unorthodox, Snow tha Product hopes that people will come to understand more about her true love for the music, and devotion to her craft.

“Unorthodox is intense, it’s agressive and it’s laid back… it’s just a mix of everything me,” Snow explains. “My style is genuinly Crunk, down South or some cooking type music, which are guy things… yes I’m a girl, but I can get it! All in all, I’m just a normal person doing what I love to do. I don’t do this for any one reason, or to say all Latinos are like me or all girls are like me. I’m not someone you can put in a box, and I want people to accept that.”

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For many Jersey girls, the stigma of being a Garden State native can be overwhelming. The good news is that you can’t believe everything you see on television, and there are modern-day women in New Jersey who are breaking the current stereotype of big hair and leopard print accessories.

Enter Rosalind, a young songwriter and entertainer who is carrying on the musical tradition of Jersey-born multi-talents like Lauryn Hill, Akon, Queen Latifah and Whitney Houston.

On October 18, 2011, Rosalind will release her second original project entitled CocoaButter N Vitamin E: Part 1, with the second volume slated for release in Spring 2012. Fully produced by New York cross-genre remix duo SoundwaVVe, CocoaButter N Vitamin E will bring music fans an edgy display of Rosalind’s provocative, theatrical songs, kicked off by the first single “Hate Myself.”

A native of Essex County, New Jersey, Rosalind realized her talents when she wrote her first song at just 9-years-old. Her father was a club promoter who also sold and used drugs, and her mother was a Ford model-turned-mom who raised her children with as much structure and faith as she could.

Throughout her childhood, Rosalind honed her vocals in church, recorded and performed at various venues in the Northeast region. At 16, Rosalind performed at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, and went on to get a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Rosalind acquired a great amount of knowledge from Berklee, and later moved back to New Jersey to begin creating her own musical empire. In 2008, she worked with director and graphics specialist Roc Davis on her first music videos “Myspace” and “Rydah,” which were featured on Rosalind’s first digital album Ready. In 2010, Rosalind teamed with Design Digital Films for her “Hustler” video, which featured rapper French Montana.

As 2011 began, Rosalind brought freshly written songs to the creative men of SoundwaVVe to begin preparation for her second project CocoaButter N Vitamin E. She feels confident that her passion to create has grown immensely in the past three years, and draws from a variety of influences in her songwriting, including Mariah Carey, Erykah Badu, Death Cab For Cutie, Ne-Yo, Frank Ocean, Alanis Morissette, Missy Elliot, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

“My music brings vulnerability to music lovers,” explains Rosalind. “I feel that a lot of artists are extremely scared to be vulnerable, like they are unbreakable. I try to give the listener a cinematic experience through my writing. Both volumes of CocoaButter N Vitamin E combined play like a mini-movie, describing a relationship from the beginning to its end.”

Rosalind enjoys repping New Jersey in a positive way, and feels that there is always room for more talent to grow in the area.

“I’m from the same area that Queen Latifah, Whitney Houston and Faith Evans are from – Essex County,” says Rosalind. “My father played basketball with Whitney Houston’s brothers. This area is very small and everyone knows everyone. Despite all of the amazing talent here, we seem to be overlooked, and I’d like to be a part of bringing people worldwide more of what we’ve got out here.”

As she moves forward in her career, Rosalind knows there is potential for growth in everything she does. Despite a tough upbringing, she’s managed to maintain a positive outlook on life and music. Her once drug-addicted father is now a minister, inspiring others to get their lives together. Now Rosalind hopes that others will draw inspiration from her movement in music.

“Through all of my experiences, I have become a well-rounded writer,” she asserts. “No matter how different each song may be from the other, they all come from my heart. I’ve invested in and managed my career thus far, and I’ve had computer hackers take away everything I worked for. Through it all, I am strong, and I’ve been humbled. I thank God, because I’ve finally found myself, and I’m still hungry and eager to learn.”

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