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ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT SAMPLES - WHO'S USING PPKs?

Everyone from sidewalk rappers and garage bands to international touring performers, Master-degreed composers, major-market on-air personalities, Billboard chart-toppers, Berklee grads, NBA legendary players and dancers, models, professional wrestlers, prime-time actors, guitar legends, GRAMMY winners and nominees, multi-platinum-selling artists, American Idol | The Voice | X-Factor finalists, Olympic and World-Champion athletes and trainers, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, management and promotional agencies, Record Labels, Colleges, speakers, authors, pastors, poets and more!

LIKE WHO? CAN YOU DO SOME NAME DROPPING?

Well, okay. But just a few-ish. This is a partial list of PPK alumni who have chosen to use our Power Press Kits service to promote their mad skills to the world. We are humbled and honored!

ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT SERVICE TO START-UPS, STARS & LEGENDS!™

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~ Tyler Noel (Singer/Songwriter) Atlanta, GA (USA)

JENNIFER BATTEN

American rock guitar legend who did three world tours with Michael Jackson including a performance to 1.5 Billion people during half-time performances at Super Bowl XXVII and followed by two world tours and three albums with rock icon, Jeff Beck. Batten has released three studio albums: her 1992 debut, Above Below and Beyond (produced by former Stevie Wonder guitarist Michael Sembello), the worldbeat-influenced Jennifer Batten's Tribal Rage: Momentum in 1997, and Whatever, which was released on CD and DVD in Japan in 2007 and worldwide in 2008.

REGINA BELLE

Multi-platinum-selling artist, four-time Grammy® Award and Academy® Award winning vocalist whose hits have included such stellar offerings as 'Make It Like It Was', 'If I Could', 'Dream In Color' and 'A Whole New World' (with Peabo Bryson, featured on Disney's soundtrack of Aladdin). Signed to Columbia, MCA, Peak and now Pendulum records. Married to former NBA player and now pastor John S. Battle III, Regina is minister of music at New Shield of Faith Ministries in Atlanta. Pendulum Records is promoting her new release, 'HIGHER'.

TORRIE WILSON

American model, former fitness competitor, and retired professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE.

As a fitness competitor, Wilson won the Miss Galaxy competition in 1999. Shortly after, she was signed by World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where she stayed from 1999 until 2000. In 2001, she began appearing on World Wrestling Federation (WWF) television as part of The Invasion (by WCW, of the [then-] WWF) storyline. Wilson has also been a part of the all-female stable (i.e., a group of storyline-associated characters), known as Vince's Devils, which ended its run in 2006.

Aside from pro wrestling, Wilson has been on the cover of several magazines, including FHM and Playboy, which Wilson posed for twice, once along with Sable.

Wilson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019.

SLIDE HAMPTON

Two-time GRAMMY winner: 1998 Best Jazz Arrangement with a Vocalist (Dee Dee Bridgewater), 2005 Best Instrumental Arrangement. Legendary Jazz musician who performed with Maynard Ferguson, Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Barry Harris, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Max Roach, and Woody Herman among others. Instructed a series of master classes at Harvard, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, De Paul University in Chicago, and Indiana University, was a special advisor and arranger for the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and arranged numerous recording projects around the world.

ROY JONES JR.

American professional boxer. Jones has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight. As an amateur boxer he represented the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics, winning a light middleweight silver medal.

Jones is considered by many to be one of the greatest boxers of all time, pound for pound, and left his mark in the sport's history when he won the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title in 2003, becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight title in 106 years. In 1999 he became the undisputed light heavyweight champion by unifying the WBA, World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles.

As of February 2018, Jones holds the record for the most wins in unified light heavyweight title bouts in boxing history, with twelve. The Ring magazine named him the Fighter of the Year in 1994, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame named him the Fighter of the Year in 2003. He is also a three-time winner of the Best Boxer ESPY Award (1996, 2000, and 2003). The Boxing Writers Association of America named him as the Fighter of the Decade for the 1990s.

SUZI QUATRO

Multi-platinum-selling (50M) American singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Recurring role as 'Leather Tuscadero' on the popular American sitcom Happy Days. She scored a string of hit singles in the 1970s both domestically and abroad. Played the bass guitar in the all-female band 'Pleasure Seekers' and 'Cradle' with her sisters Patti, Nancy, and Arlene.

SHENANDOAH

Grammy-winning American country music group founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1984 by Marty Raybon (lead vocals, acoustic guitar). When country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion. Fueled by Marty Raybon’s distinctive vocals and the band’s skilled musicianship, Shenandoah became well known for delivering such hits as “Two Dozen Roses”, “Church on Cumberland Road” and “Next to You, Next to Me” as well as such achingly beautiful classics as “I Want to be Loved Like That” and the Grammy winning “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” duet with Alison Krauss.

EARL 'THE PEARL' MONROE

Legendary NBA All-Star and hall-of-famer promoting artists from his record label, Reverse Spin Records, in New York, doing pop, dance, hip-hop and R&B music. Vernon Earl Monroe is an American former professional basketball player. He played for two teams, the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks, during his career in the National Basketball Association. Both teams have retired Monroe's number. Due to his on-court success and flashy style of play, Monroe was given the nicknames "Black Jesus" and "Earl the Pearl".
Honors:

In 1977, Monroe was inducted into the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
Monroe's number 15 jersey was retired by the New York Knicks on March 1, 1986.
In 1990, he was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Monroe was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.
In 2006, Monroe was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
On December 1, 2007, the Washington Wizards retired Monroe's number 10 jersey.
In 2005, an American Basketball Association team, the Baltimore Pearls, was named in honor of Earl Monroe.
Monroe's number 10 jersey was retired by Winston-Salem in 2017.
In 2021, Monroe was elected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

ORIANTHI

Multi platinum-selling singer/songwriter/guitar phenom from Australia who has graced the stage with guitar legends like Carlos Santana, Steve Vai, John Mayer, Alice Cooper, and ZZ Top, and received a major endorsement deal from Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitars. After appearing with Carrie Underwood at the 2009 Grammies, she was contacted by Michael Jackson and signed on to play in his forth-coming world tour. She played the prestigious Eric Clapton's Crossroads guitar festival 2007, graced the cover of Guitar Magazine as "The Queen of Shred" and much more. In 2009 she was named one of the "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by Elle magazine. She also won the "2010 Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award hosted by Guitar International magazine. In 2011 she won "Guitar Gals: The Top 10 Female Guitar Players of All Time" from Gibson Guitars and the BMI Pop Music Awards Songs for "According to You". In 2013 she won the WiMN – She Rocks Awards "Inspire Award". Orianthi has performed at the American and Latin Grammy Awards, the 50th Country Music Awards, and the Kennedy Honors for Carlos Santana as he was honored for his lifetime contribution to American performing arts culture.

TANTRIC

Tantric (including three former members of multi-platinum-selling artist Days of The New (10M) and featuring lead singer Hugo Ferriera) debuted in 2001 at #193 on the Billboard 200 and eventually went platinum, largely on the strength of the single, "Breakdown" (charting at #1) as well as extensive touring with the likes of Kid Rock and Creed. Follow–up singles "Astounded" (charting at #7) and a remixed version of "Mourning" (charting at #18) also fared well. Follow-up albums charted additional hits (two top-ten and five top-fifty) in 2004, 2005 and 2008 including a heavy cover of Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain" which charted at #36.

DAVID POMERANZ

Multi-platinum-selling (40M) composer / performer with two #1 hits (Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Kenny Loggins, Clay Aiken, Freddie Mercury, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Richie Sambora, Cliff Richard, Isaac Hayes, The Carpenters, Glen Campbell, Donna Summer, The Muppets, and more).

JUDITH HILL

She has provided backing vocals for such artists as Michael Jackson and Josh Groban. In 2009, Hill was chosen as Jackson's duet partner for the song "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" during his This Is It concerts. After Jackson's death in 2009, she, along with the rest of the This Is It cast members, performed at Jackson's memorial service and attracted global attention when she sang the lead on the song "Heal the World". Hill's rise to fame is recounted in 20 Feet from Stardom, a documentary film that tells the untold story of the backup singers behind some of the "greatest musical legends of the 21st century". She is also a featured artist on the film's soundtrack. She won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film for her performance in this film.

A number of Hill's original ballads, including "Desperation" were featured in the 2012 Spike Lee film Red Hook Summer. In March 2013, Hill became a contestant during the fourth season of The Voice. Hill opened for Josh Groban during the third leg of his All That Echoes World Tour (North America) in Fall 2013. She also performed two duets with him in his set for "The Prayer" and "Remember When It Rained", the latter of which was released as a single. She also toured with John Legend on the UK leg of his All Of Me tour in the Fall of 2014.

ROBERT 'THE GHOST' GUERRERO

American professional boxer. He has held world championships in two weight classes, including the IBF featherweight title twice between 2006 and 2008, and the IBF junior lightweight title from 2009 to 2010. Additionally he has held multiple interim titles at lightweight and welterweight.

KAREN BRIGGS

Featured solo violinist in the multi-platinum-selling (7M), "Live at the Acropolis" PBS special which has been seen in 65 countries by half a billion people and is the second best-selling music video of all time behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'. She appears in the classic family movie entitled, "Music of the Heart" starring Merle Streep, Angela Bassett and Gloria Estefan and has performed on the Oprah Winfrey Show with Diana Ross.

STEVE FOSSEN & MICHAEL DEROSIER

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members with legendary mega-group, HEART. Steve Fossen (Bassist and Original, Founding Member) and Michael Derosier (Drummer and Original Member) toured the globe with sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson.

SHANNON

Multi-platinum-selling (8M), GRAMMY-nominated singer who hit it big with the trendsetting, pulsating dance classic "Let the Music Play" and other similar-sounding hits in the mid-'80s. Dubbed the INTERNATIONAL DANCE QUEEN OF THE WORLD (Quoted Billboard 1984) labeling it "THE SHANNON'S SOUND" now known today as LATIN FREESTYLE (Billboard 1984, 1985).

DAVID OTUNGA

The quintessential renaissance man. He is the only Harvard-educated lawyer, movie star, professional wrestler, reality star, bodybuilder, and TV personality in the world. David is a two-time tag-team champion and ranked sixth on WWE's list of “The Greatest Physiques Of All Time.” Made his big screen debut starring alongside Academy Award Winner Halle Berry in Sony Pictures’ hit thriller "The Call."

THE DIAMONDS

In 1957 THE DIAMONDS released an instant million selling hit called Little Darlin’. The song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the National Anthem of Rock and Roll”. To date it has sold approximately 20 million copies. The Diamonds' many accomplishments over the years include: 33 appearances on American Bandstand, Doo-Wop Hall of Fame, Vocal group Hall of Fame, 16 hit records, 3 certified Gold Records, Soundtrack of “American Graffiti", Soundtrack of “Happy Days”

CHINGY

Multi-platinum-selling (4.5M) Capitol Records recording artist. He toured as an opening act with Nelly in the summer of 2002 and then became a protégé of Ludacris, who signed him to his newly formed Disturbing tha Peace (DTP) record label. The rapper's 2003 summer debut single, "Right Thurr", put him on the musical map as a good-time rapper who specialized in catchy, club-friendly beats and simplistic lyrics delivered in a sing-song, nursery rhyme style.

PAULI CARMEN

Grammy Nominated, Multi-Platinum-Selling Recording Artist and Lead vocalist of "Champaign".. "How 'Bout Us", "Try Again", "Off and On Love" and all of the Champaign hits were preceded by classic music videos reaching top 5 status across the charts on MTV, Vh1, and BET. Has appeared on such hit tv shows as Soul Train, Solid Gold, and American Bandstand, as well as the international music show "Top of the Pop" in England; and has toured in such venues as Madison Square Garden, Cow Palace, United Center, Chicago, IL, Sanger Theatre-New Orleans, Epcot Center - Disney World and many others. Carman embarked on a solo career with hit singles "Dial My Number" and "In The Heat Of The Night."

Caleb Plant

American professional boxer who held the IBF Super Middleweight title from 2019 to 2021 and the WBA Interim Super Middleweight title since September 2024. As of November 2021, he is ranked as the world's third-best active super middleweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, ESPN, and The Ring, and sixth by BoxRec.

DAVID BALL

Multi-platinum-selling (3M) country singer and GRAMMY nominee. Active since 1988, he has recorded a total of seven studio albums on several labels, including his platinum certified debut "Thinkin' Problem". Fourteen of Ball's singles have entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His highest-peaking chart entries are 1994's "Thinkin' Problem" and 2001's "Riding With Private Malone", both of which peaked at No. 2.

VINCE PAPALE

The 2006 movie ‘Invincible’ starring Mark Wahlberg was about Vince’s life. Papale, at 6-feet 2-inches and 195 pounds, made the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team, becoming, at age 30, the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL to play without the benefit of college football experience (other than kickers). He went on to play wide receiver and special teams for the Eagles from 1976 through 1979. Earlier this year, Eagles fans tabbed Vince as the most outstanding special teams player in franchise history. A survivor of colorectal cancer, Vince continues to be a highly sought speaker on issues concerning cancer awareness and prevention.

DELLY RANX

Internationally recognized artist and producer. As a producer, Delly Ranx touched the Billboard charts with his production "Weh Dem a Do" by Mavado. He also produced "Ganja Breed" on Sean Paul's Dutty Rock album, which won a Grammy and went platinum. He also produced the smash hit “Family" by Popcaan which is firmly planted on iTunes top 100 reggae songs.

TONY BYROADS

Former founding member DJ/Vocalist from the platinum-selling rock band Crossfade (Columbia Records/Eleven Seven). Their hit song titled “Cold” shot to the top of the billboard charts for 64+ weeks, on a headlining tour, performing on all of the late night TV shows and presenters of the Radio Music Awards. Two singles followed afterward in 2005: "So Far Away" and "Colors". In February 2005, their Crossfade album was certified Gold by the RIAA and was later certified Platinum in August 2005. Crossfade had with "So Far Away" their debut radio broadcast on 94.5 the Buzz (Houston, Texas) Cage Match at 10 p.m. where it competed with a new song every night and won out over the competition for over three weeks. At the time, Crossfade's single had been the longest-lasting song on the Cage Match since its founding.

DIVINITY ROXX

Phenom bassist, acclaimed rapper and producer, Divinity was a featured part of world-renowned bassist, Victor Wooten's live show from 2001 through 2005 and can be heard on two of his albums. In 2006 Divinity joined pop icon, Beyonce’s female band and has been touring the world with this global megastar, playing to sold-out crowds from Australia to Brazil. Divinity is a featured part of Beyonce’s current DVD collection and recently developed her own signature bass guitar with the legendary Warwick bass guitar manufacturer.

UPTOWN KEVIN BROWN (AKA DOT COM)

Actor and Comedian. Co-star on the NBC TV hit comedy series, '30 ROCK' (winner of multiple EMMY awards and GOLDEN GLOBES). Winner of the 15th annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD award, for his portrayal of DOTCOM in 30 ROCK. Can be seen every Thursday night, starring opposite Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan

THE AMBASSADOR

Member of GRAMMY-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, an American hip-hop group formed in the South Bronx of New York City in 1978.

DAVID FRIZZELL

Winner of numerous national and international awards and considered one of the greatest Country Music vocalists of all time. David has had four Grammy nominations and been privileged to be owner of six top-40 songs on the charts including two #1 songs ("You're the Reason God Make Oklahoma" and "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home"). Brother of Country Music icon Lefty Frizzell with whom David began touring at age 12, David won multiple CMA, ACM, Music City and European Country Music awards. Additionally he has appeared in multiple videos, on the soundtracks of "Any Which Way You Can" and "Honky-Tonk Man" (both by Clint Eastwood) and much more.

Mario Barrios

American professional boxer who held the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion since June 2024. He also previously held the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Regular version) super lightweight title from 2019 to 2021.

Alfred Rubin Thompson

Alfred Rubin Thompson (A.R.T.) is an up-and-coming triple-threat, specializing in acting, voice-over, and producer. His acting credits include the film JOKER: Folie à Deux, NBC Network hit drama "Good Girls", "RATCHED" on Netflix, SHOWTIME comedy hit "Black Monday", Emmy award-winning comedy "Silicon Valley" on HBO Network, FOX Network hit comedy "The Cool Kids", ABC Networks Emmy award-winning hit show “Modern Family”, recurring roles on hit shows “Sons Of Anarchy” and hit drama show “JUSTIFIED” on FOX and FX Networks, CBS Network hit comedy show “How I Met Your Mother”, supporting role in the HBO movie Hemingway & Gellhorn, independent feature films The Whaley Haunted House and ABSTRACTION. On the small screen, A.R.T. co-starred in the critically acclaimed comedy, The Office; with funny-man Will Ferrell.

With his extensive background in entertainment, Alfred Rubin Thompson has expanded his talents into entrepreneurship. Seeking out even more challenging endeavors, this entertainment mogul is the CEO and owner of A.R.T. Is International Inc. which encompasses film production, Marketing Strategist, Online distributor, and Global Investment Company that will launch several projects in film, television, and product placement.

DAWN RICHARD

American singer who began her career auditioning for MTV's Making the Band 3 in 2004, during which she formed the girl group Danity Kane. The group signed with Sean "Diddy" Combs's Bad Boy Records to release three studio albums until their temporary disbandment in 2009. In July of that same year, Richard formed the musical trio Diddy – Dirty Money with label boss Combs and fellow R&B singer Kalenna Harper. The group released their only album, Last Train to Paris (2010) to critical and commercial success; it was preceded and followed by two mixtapes until their 2012 disbandment. The following year, she reformed Danity Kane with three of its five original members to release one further album–DK3 (2013).

During her first year with Danity Kane, she pursued a solo career with the release of her debut studio album, Been a While (2005). In 2011, following her departure from Bad Boy Records, Richard re-emerged as a soloist performing as DΔWN, later to be stylized as DAWN. Released as a trilogy, her next albums: Goldenheart (2013), Blackheart (2015), and Redemption (2016) experimented with alternative dance and electronic influences. Richard's fifth and sixth albums, New Breed (2019) and Second Line (2021) were both met with critical acclaim. In 2018, she co-produced and starred in the erotic action thriller Kinky, which was critically panned.

DAVID IVORY

Between being honored as a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum engineer as-well-as an award-winning producer, to developing some of Philadelphia’s most notable musical exports, David Ivory’s impact on the music industry has been undeniable. Ivory’s career took off during his years as an independent producer at Sigma Sound-Philadelphia. There he would record the Roots first four albums ending in a Grammy Nomination for “Thing Fall Apart”. Ivory’s room at Sigma was a hub for Neo Soul artists. From Erykah Badu’s Baduizm, Common, Patti Labelle. In early 2001 Ivory opened Dylanava Studios. Here Ivory began cultivating two young rock and roll bands from the Philadelphia area, Silvertide, and future Grammy-winners Halestorm. Guided by Ivory’s direction, both bands were developed and produced by Ivory and ultimately signed to major label deals (J Records and Atlantic Records, respectively). His experience through the Grammy organization ranges from serving as not only the president of the Philadelphia chapter from 2010 to 2012 but also as a two-term national trustee from 2012-2016.

Most recently Ivory was instrumental in the planning and designing of MCCC’s brand new, two-million-dollar state-of-the-art recording studio which officially opened in April 2018. The studio features the ultimate combination of state-of-the-art digital and analog technology. Ivory is currently the Director of Sound Recording and Music Technology program at Montgomery County Community College.

AMANDA 'MANDY' BLANK

Mandy Blank is one of the most recognized names and faces in the fitness industry. She has worked in the industry as a competitor, an athletic trainer, and one of the top fitness models in the world. Mandy has over 100 Magazine Covers to her credit including, Muscle & Fitness, Muscle Magazine International, American Curves, Oxygen, Reps Magazine, Flex Magazine, Planet Muscle, Natural Muscle, and Muscle & Fitness Hers.

Mandy has a résumé of celebrity clients that include: Sexy & The City's Executive Producer- Richard Brenner, Playboy's- Shannon Twins, HBO Hit Show Entourage Executive Producer- Rob Weiss, and NFL Football Hall Of Fame Great- Marcus Allen and Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees. She became the youngest competitor to win the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) World Championships and claimed the 1998 Fitness Nationals Champion title and the 1999 World Champion title.

JAMIE EASON

American fitness model and writer. She is also a former NFL cheerleader and winner of the World's Fittest Model competition. She has been the featured subject and cover girl on many fitness and women's magazines. She is currently a full-time spokesperson for Bodybuilding.com, and is developing a line of swimwear and recently launched a supplement line with Labrada Nutrition. Eason is known as representing healthy fitness and femininity.

MS. RONA GONZALES

Maxim / FHM International Model, Spokes Model for Image Cosmetics. Tight Rope Magazine featured Ms. Rona Gonzales on their March 2012 Hotties TightRope cover “Smart, Sexy, Sophisticated Beauties”. A follow up to Maxim USA 2009, this Cover girl for Maxim International also published a Seven-page spread in their April 2012 edition. “Rona Gonzales, A True Exotic Beauty”.

MONICA CARIVEAU

Ms. Bikini USA, Ms. Bikini Universe runner-up. Monica is not just a model however; she holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Stout where she played varsity volleyball, and is a gifted athlete, martial artist, gymnast, boxer, dancer, skater, and weight lifter.

RON THOMPSON

Legendary blues guitarist performed with and recorded for legends like Big Mama Thornton, Tina Turner, Bruce Willis, Luther Tucker,Jimmy McCracklin, Pee Wee Crayton, Carla Thomas, Booker T. Jones, Percy Mayfield, Etta James, B.B. King, and Jimmy Reed. In the early 80’s, Ron met Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac) and the two became musical partners and close friends. Ron and Mick formed the band, Mick Fleetwood’s Blue Whale. Thompson released nine albums after 1983 on labels including Blind Pig. Mick Fleetwood stated, "Ron Thompson is my favorite guitarist".

PRESTON REED

Internationally recognized as one of the world’s most influential guitarists and a ground-breaking innovator, Preston Reed revolutionized acoustic guitar playing in the 1980’s and 90’s. His invention of integrated percussive guitar playing - an approach that incorporates a live percussive groove on the guitar neck and body with other techniques - continues to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of musicians around the world. Reed's evocative compositions - from driving rhythmic grooves to intimate blues to melodic ballads - are as compelling in live performance as his eye-opening guitar techniques. Rock, folk, metal, jazz, funk, country, bluegrass, world music and classical styles all come into play in creating Reed’s signature sonic landscape that tells stories without words. Since the launch of his first album Acoustic Guitar in 1979, Preston Reed has released seventeen critically-acclaimed albums of original music and performed on six continents. He has taught a master class at Berkeley College of Music. Participants in his summer guitar workshops at his home in Scotland have included Ed Sheeran. His live performances, including his 2012 performance at TEDGlobal with Usman Riaz, have had millions of internet views, and his music has received numerous awards and accolades over a career spanning six decades.
“Widely thought of as the world’s most gifted acoustic guitarist” - Total Guitar

JESSI LYNN

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Jessi Lynn has independently released eight Cd's and has been compared to artists such as Jennifer Nettles, Sheryl Crow & Kasey Musgraves.

She has won countless awards in her career including "Song of The Year", "Artist of the Year", "Album of the Year," and "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the MAMA's in 2005-2008.

Jessi Lynn has shared the stage with Jo Dee Messina, The Wreckers, Sonia Leigh, Joan Osborne, Billy Gillman, Ashley McBryde, Emerson Drive, The Bodeans & many others. Lynn has also graced the stage of the highly coveted music festival, Summerfest (over one million in attendance every year, Milwaukee, WI).

DAVID SHELLEY

Powerful blues-rock guitarist. Cast to play a rock musician in movie, "And God Created Women" starring Rebecca DeMornay. Cast for lead role in music videos for Cher's "Heart Of Stone" album including the famous aircraft carrier scene of "If I Could Turn Back Time." Performed at the 1989 American Music Awards and the 1990 and 1991 MTV Music Awards. Toured the US, Canada, Australia, Ireland and the UK with Cher and was seen by millions on cable channels like VH1. Often invited to play with Allman Brothers guitarist Warren Haynes' band Gov't Mule.

WALTER DIX

World-class USA sprinter and multiple Olympic medalist. Winner of numerous NCAA championships. He is the fifth-fastest 200-meter runner ever with a best of 19.53 seconds, and has broken the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters, with a best of 9.88 seconds.

HERMAN ZE GERMAN RAREBELL

Herman "Ze German" Rarebell toured the world many times as one of the greatest drummers in the history of Rock 'n' Roll. Over 80 million in worldwide record sales as drummer, writer and co-writer of some of the Scorpions biggest hits. The band is responsible for some of the 80's biggest rock anthems including 'Rock You Like A Hurricane' (#18 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs) and was ranked #46 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock program.

PETER LEMONGELLO

The first singer to sell over one million albums on Television! Singer Peter Lemongello launched an "Unprecedented TV Campaign" to promote his "Love '76 Mood-Rock Double Albums" and ended up Rocking the Music World ! It created instant stardom and led to "Sold-Out" concerts at Major venues such as Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, & Lincoln Center, 25 appearances on The "Tonight Show", major media coverage, and appearing live from coast to coast. He was featured on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and in the Movie “Fletch Lives”.

TWINLAB CORP

Twinlab teamed up with legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in 2011 to launch an intense new pre-workout powder called Power Fuel. Twinlab Corporation, founded in 1968 and acquired by ISI Brands Inc. in 2003, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, science-based, nutritional supplements, including a complete line of vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals, herbs and sports nutrition products

TWINKLE SCHASCLE

Warner/Reprise records featured Schascle “Twinkle” on the back cover of Billboard Magazine. Twinkle’s performance in the Montreaux Jazz Festival accompanied by Eric Clapton’s Band under the direction of Quincy Jones won her International Critical Acclaim. Ray Charles, called Twink the “Greatest Soul Singer I’ve Seen In a Long Time..and believe me, I’ve seen my share of imitators”. Twinkle performed “Little Wing” (Jimmy Hendrix) with Paul Rodgers and Bad Company, at the November 2004 concert in Taucoma, Washington.

RALPH HARRIS (MANISH BOY)

Actor and Comedian, Co-star on the big screen of DREAMGIRLS with Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles as well as EVAN ALMIGHTY with Steve Carell and Wanda Sykes. Television appearances include Seinfeld, Parenthood, Nick Freno, Living Single and In Living Color. No stranger to late night, Ralph has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Ralph is probably best known for his starring role in the ABC-TV sitcom “On Our Own".

CC COLETTI

Known worldwide for her rocking duets and background vocals with rock and roll legend, Meat Loaf and his Neverland Express World Tours. She has been featured on three of Meat Loafs DVDs, Bat Out Of Hell Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Three Bats Live, and a Documentary, In Search of Paradise. Her voice can be heard on the Bat Out Of Hell 3 album. CC was also featured as the opening act for Meat Loafs European tour in 2007.

DR MICHELE NOONAN

The most recognizable real female scientist on TV. Her reality TV, radio, hosting, spokesperson, modeling, comedy, science and health expert and writing experience make her a versatile and magnetic talent. Earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience in 2008 from a top-ranking Psychiatry department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Starred on the hit CBS reality TV show Big Brother 11 as part of the “Brains” team. She continues to make appearances as a scientist and brain expert on TV and radio shows including Spike TV’s 1000 Ways to Die, GSN’s Baggage, Playboy Radio, and Nuzzy and the Guy are Decently Funny.

KERMIT CINTRON

A Puerto Rican professional boxer who held the IBF welterweight title from 2006 to 2008, and has challenged once for the WBC super welterweight title in 2011. Also starred in 'FIGHT' - The Movie

LATOYA LONDON

American R&B and soul singer and stage actress who was fourth-place finalist on the third season of American Idol. Her debut album, Love & Life, was released in September 2005 and spawned a number of moderate R&B chart hits. She has concentrated on stage work, including originating and performing the role of Nettie in the national tour of the Broadway musical The Color Purple from 2007 to 2010, for which she won an Ovation Award. She was the lead in the U.S. regional debut of The Bodyguard, a musical based on the 1992 film.

THEO PEOPLES

American R&B and soul singer. His first recordings with the Temptations were released in the box set Emperors of Soul (1994) where he sang lead on "Givin' U The Best", "Elevator Eyes" and "Blueprint For Love". Peoples made significant contributions to the multi-platinum and Grammy Award nominated Phoenix Rising album. He wrote and sang "This Is My Promise” and sang lead on the group's #1 hit "Stay.” In 1998, the Four Tops recruited former Temptations Theo Peoples to restore the group to a quartet. By the turn of the century, Levi Stubbs had become ill from cancer; Ronnie McNeir was recruited to fill the Lawrence Payton position and Theo Peoples stepped into Stubbs' shoes as lead singer.

ADAM HAWLEY

16-Time Billboard #1 Artist & Producer. Guitarist and Producer Adam Hawley burst onto the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Handpicked by Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) he first debuted on the legend's label Kalimba Music. In all, Adam’s four albums and work as a producer has spawned an incredible 16 Billboard #1 Hits. In it's first week, the 3rd record "Escape" was the #1 Selling Album in the Nation, outselling every other contemporary jazz album as per Nielsen. The debut single went on to become the Billboard and Smooth Jazz Network Song of the Year for 2020. He followed this up with the 4th album "Risin' Up;" it's title track again reached the top of the Billboard charts in late '21. 2022 was particularly successful including four more #1's, culminating with 2022 song of the year.

GAIL JHONSON

GRAMMY-nominated jazz composer / artist has toured, performed and recorded with: Morris Day, Kevin Toney/The Blackbyrds, Pink, Milli Vanilli, Jermaine Jackson, Bobby Womack, Ray Parker Jr., Vesta, Patti Austin, Peabo Bryson, Jeff Lorber, Paul Taylor and many more.

PAULA ATHERTON

Saxophonist, flutist Paula Atherton has enjoyed a long and varied career in contemporary and mainstream jazz. Her acumen on her instruments are poised and adept. Her full-length album Can You Feel It has already begun to garner real accolade with her single also titled “Can You Feel It,” landing a #1 hit, three weeks in a row on Billboard. She has shared the stage with such contemporary jazz notables as The Rippingtons, Nick Colionne, Chuck Loeb, Cindy Bradley, Brian Simpson, Althea Renee, Four80East, David Sanborn, Bob James, Marc Antoine, Hiroshima, Gerald Albright and Chieli Minucci. Paula has also worked in the traditional jazz field; one of the notable performances being a week long engagement at the Blue Note NYC with pianist and jazz legend, Hank Jones. Paula also performed with Grammy award winning singer Dee Dee Bridgewater at the Annenberg Theater, for the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival.

JON BUTCHER

Grammy-nominated (Best Rock Instrumental Performance) guitarist Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary Boston music scene. Video, eclectic radio releases, and incendiary live performances comprise the underpinnings of a rich music career that continues today.

ANDY FRASER

Co-wrote mega-rock-hit "All Right Now" as bass player for the band "Free" with singer Paul Rogers (Bad Company, Queen). The song went #1 in more than 20 territories and has since joined the elite club of 3,000,000+ plays. Also played bass for "John Mayall's Bluesbreakers" at age 15 and wrote the hit song "Every Kind of People" for Robert Palmer.

FLYNNVILLE TRAIN

American country rock band. Their self-titled debut album was released on September 11, 2007, and it produced two singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The band is composed of Brian Flynn, Brent Flynn, Joseph Shreve, and Tommy Bales. The band was officially signed to Show Dog Nashville on June 21, 2006, after five years of playing local venues independently. Said Toby Keith regarding his signing of the band: "As soon as I got the CD I put it on and was hooked. Right then I knew I had to see if Flynnville Train were as good performing live as they are on the disc. They were more than I could have expected and I signed them on the spot. You will hear great things from this band."

NAYANNA HOLLEY

Nayanna Holley is an L.A. based Singer and Vocal Contractor. She is currently on tour with P!nk. Nayanna is also a current member of NBC’s The Voice House Band led by Paul Mirkovich, and has been for nine seasons. She also performed several seasons in the House Band of American Idol. Her most recent film credits include “The Color Purple”, “The Eternals”, “Encanto”, “Coming 2 America”, and “Mulan”. Nayanna sang with The Weekend for the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. She has also assembled and hired singers, also known as Vocal Contracting, for The Oscars, The Voice, American Idol and The Late Late Show with James Corden to name a few.

For a career spanning over a decade, major tours have included St. Vincent, Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez, and Sheryl Crow. Nayanna has also toured internationally with acts including French Rock & Roll icon Johnny Hallyday, British pop star Robbie Williams and Italian singer-songwriter Elisa. She has provided supporting vocals for the likes of Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, Pharrell Williams, Martina McBride, The Roots, Justin Timberlake, Jessie J, Shakira, Ne-Yo, and The Rickey Minor Band. Her vocal performances with Sergio Mendes on Bom Tempo granted her first Latin-Grammy Award win for ‘Best Contemporary Brazilian Pop Album’.

RICK DELARATTA

Has performed with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Paquito D' Rivera and is considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today. Has toured the US, Europe, Africa and Brazil and his landmark Jazz for Peace concert at the United Nations in New York in 2002 uniting Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in concert is now considered one of the most significant cultural events of our time!

PAULA DEANDA

American singer-songwriter and actress. She first came to prominence with her first single, "Doing Too Much", which became a hit in the Southwest. She then got the opportunity to audition for Clive Davis, who signed her to Arista Records on the spot. Her debut album, Paula DeAnda, was released in 2006 and contained the US Billboard Hot 100 top twenty song "Walk Away (Remember Me)".

MACY KATE

An American Contemporary Pop Recording Artist originally from St. Petersburg, Florida. Her soulful voice carried her to the bootcamp round in the popular "X-Factor" competition season #2, 2012. Macy Kate was one of the youngest contestants (only 14 years old at the time), and was the first to receive a Golden Ticket in the season #2 auditions. In the summer of 2014, she wrapped production on a supporting role opposite Brad Paisley, Keisha and Ludacris, in the ABC Television reality show "Rising Star". In addition she scored a lead role as herself for Awesomeness Television's popular teen talk show "IMO," ATV's Lifestyle, Beauty & Fashion Channel, as well as Nuvo Channel's hot new millennial show, "The Collective." In the Summer of 2015, Kate appeared on the famed "Warped Tour," with national press, adding to her features on Good Morning America, ABC Television, NBC television, Billboard Magazine, Teen Vogue, Pop-Star magazine, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, and many more.

Following her viral YouTube cover video of "Radioactive," with over 16 Million views, Kate segued into the live show episodes through the boot camp phase of Fox Television's X Factor Season 2.

SIDNEY WILSON

Wilhelmina Fitness Model, Celebrity Personal Trainer and Up and Coming Actor. Appeared multiple times in Men's Fitness magazine and in Sex in the City 2. One of the most recognized names in New York City fitness. Training a range of celebrity clients, appearing on numerous NYC media outlets, as well as doing fitness modeling work.

NIKI J CRAWFORD

Actress, Singer (Macy Gray, Carlos Santana, Nikka Costa, Babyface, Mary J Blige, George Michael, Brian McKnight, etc.), and producer; known for He's Just Not That Into You (2009), Miss March (2009) and Keith (2008).

TERISA GRIFFIN

Contestant on the The Voice. She was part of Team Blake, and was later stolen onto Team Cee Lo. She was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds. She has toured with entertainers such as Patti LaBelle, Will Downing, Isaac Hayes and Jeffrey Osborne.

JOANNE BORGELLA

American singer, plus-size model and reality television personality. She was signed to Wilhelmina Models in New York City, Miami and LA. She was the first winner of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance pageant as "Miss F.A.T." in 2005 and a top 24 contestant on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008.

PHIL STACEY

American singer who first gained national attention on season 6 of the television talent show American Idol. After being eliminated from the competition on May 2, 2007, he was signed to a recording contract with Lyric Street Records. His debut single, "If You Didn't Love Me", was released to radio in early 2008 as the lead-off to his self-titled debut album, which was issued on April 29, 2008, on Lyric Street. Stacey's second album, Into the Light, was released on August 25, 2009, via Reunion Records.

ELISA FURR

Singer, songwriter, and producer. On any given day you can catch Elisa's music and/or voice on Barbara Walters specials, The Simpsons, The Osbornes, Tyra Banks, Las Vegas, The Family Guy, King of the Hill, Bernie Mac, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Dozens of MTV and VHI specials and in the feature films "Return of the Titans" and the Oscar nominated movie "Sideways".

BRUCE REPLOGLE

Publicist for John Lennon & Yoko Ono. Promoted: Robert Palmer, The Cars, John Mellencamp, Evan Dando & The Lemonheads, The Band, The New Riders of the Purple Sage, Paul Weller & The Jam, Tears For Fears, OMD, Mission of Burma, Buzzcocks, Pixies, Little Feat, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Joan Jett, Commander Cody, Aimee Mann, Duran Duran, The Specials, Squeeze, Sonic Youth, Madness, Aerosmith, Henry Rollins/Black Flag, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Ray Davies of The Kinks, and many more.

SINJIN SMITH

A former member of the U.S. Indoor National Volleyball Team, Beach Volleyball Olympian and World Champion, Sinjin Smith is regarded as the one of the best beach players ever to play the game. Known to many as the King of the Beach, he has been an ambassador for the sport and has been instrumental in promoting the sport in the USA and around the world and in getting beach volleyball into the Olympic Games.

KLYMAXX

All female band founded in 1979 who's first album to achieve national recognition was 1984 released Meeting in the Ladies Room, featuring the top 5 US Billboard R&B chart successes "The Men All Pause", written by Bernadette Cooper and Irby, and the title track. The band's self-produced "I Miss You", penned by Lynn Malsby, became the band's pop breakthrough, peaking at #5 on the Hot 100. Lorena Lung's vocals gave Klymaxx a clear distinctive sound, Bernadette Cooper added the spoken word vibe and a musical direction that became their distinctive sound.

MARALA SCOTT

Award-winning author (In Our House: Perception vs. Reality) and Oprah Winfrey's "Ambassador of Hope" on Oprah's Angel Network which salutes women and men from around the world who are making a difference in the lives of others.

JAMIE HECTOR

He is known for his portrayal of drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield on the HBO drama series The Wire and as Detective Jerry Edgar in the drama series Bosch.

CRYSTAL GARRETT

Singer / Actress / Model. Miss South Carolina 2007. She made the top 16 at Miss America 2008. At Miss South Carolina 2006, she placed in the top 10.

RAYVON

Singer collaborated with GRAMMY winner Shaggy on the Billboard #1 hit single 'Angel' as well as 'Summertime' and has toured the globe

Jonathan David Little

FCLM, FISM, FRSA is a contemporary classical composer, arts educator and author on cultural history based in the UK and Australia. In 2008 his first CD was voted one of the top recordings of the year by US Fanfare magazine ("The Want List 2008"). He was subsequently featured in a news article in Musical Opinion in early 2009. As a composer, he first came to prominence in America in 2006 when The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) ran an article on him having five of his works accepted for recording (2004–07) by the US-headquartered French contemporary music label ERM (Editions de la Rue Margot), aimed at showcasing international contemporary composers. He was awarded the Collard Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in 2011, and in 2012 was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He was appointed inaugural Professor of Composition and Music History at the University of Chichester in 2017, and Emeritus Professor from 2019.

JIM MCCUE

Jim McCue went viral with his DryBar special “nothing personal” which has had over 5 million views. Jim has been featured on Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” RedEye on Fox news, Live at Gotham AXS TV and “Roughing It” on NESN in his native New England. Jim also founded and currently runs The Boston Comedy Festival. He works in top comedy clubs in Boston, Las Vegas, New York, Dublin, Montreal and Edinburgh. Jim McCue went viral this year with his DryBar special “nothing personal” which has had over 4 million views , he has been featured on Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Live at Gotham AXS TV and “Roughing It” on NESN in his native New England. Since 2000 Jim has also entertained U.S. troops at more than 100 bases around the world. An account of his experiences performing for the troops has recently been published in Embedded Comedian which Jim describes as a “field manual for comedians in a war zone.”

ALI SIDDIQ

Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker from Houston, TX. Ali’s unique stand-up style began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. In 2022, Ali released two new hour specials… THE DOMINO EFFECT on YouTube and UNPROTECTED SETS on EPIX. To date, THE DOMINO EFFECT has over 11 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022. In May 2023, Ali released THE DOMINO EFFECT 2, the sequel to his viral stand-up special, which already has over 4 million views. In 2024, he released THE DOMINO EFFECT 3 & 4.

People received their first taste of Ali Siddiq when he appeared on HBO's DEF COMEDY JAM and LIVE FROM GOTHAM, and in 2013 he was named Comedy Central's "#1 Comic to Watch". In 2014, Ali impressed comedy enthusiasts by displaying his ability to captivate an audience with his "Mexicans Got On Boots" tale, descriptive storytelling, with over 14 million views, of a prison riot on THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, the first of three appearances.

The Hodgetwins

The Hodgetwins, also known as the Conservative Twins, are an American stand-up comedy and conservative political commentary duo consisting of twin brothers Keith and Kevin Hodge. The twins started out as YouTubers, but in 2016 branched out to live stand-up comedy shows as well.They were at VidCon 2016, and The Root named them as the third-best black creators at the event.The Hodge twins are vocal conservatives and have over three million subscribers on their Conservative Twins YouTube channel, more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram, and 6.4 million on Facebook.The Hodge twins are certified International Sports Sciences Association trainers and appeared on the front page of Train magazine. They were guests on comedy podcast The Fighter and the Kid. CheatSheet rated them as the 4th best fitness YouTube channel.

Jon DeLise

DeLise’s credits as writer/producer/guitarist include the 11 weeks, Billboard #1, “The Gospel According to Patti Labelle,” with the track “You Are My Friend”, the Billboard #5 debut of Labelle‘s, “Timeless Journey” with DeLise capturing one of the album's singles, “2 Steps Away”, which grew to be Labelle’s biggest hit on iTunes to date. “2 Steps Away” which Jon also co-produced with Grammy-nominated producer/engineer David Ivory, was also re released on “The Care For Haiti” compilation in the company of artist such as Natasha Beddingfield and Wycleaf Jean. “2 Steps Away” also crossed over into the television market airing on the Fox show, “So You Think You Can Dance” on 3 different seasons - 2 in the US and one season on the European version of the show. Earlier in Jon’s career, at the age of 19, he was writer, played guitar, and piano on the Drive Thru Records release for the band The Starting Line on the album, “The Early Years - The We The People Sessions” with his song “Hold On” also known for it’s underground internet success as “The Piano Song.” It’s been a decade of touring as featured guitarist/writer with legendary Grammy-nominated RnB artist Patti Labelle, including performances at venues such as Radio City, Carnegie Hall, Good Morning America, Live Aid, and for President Obama and Vice President Biden at the nation‘s September 11, ten-year memorial where his song “2 Steps Away“ was performed, to name a few.

Richie Goods

One of the most versatile and accomplished bass players on the scene today and the youngest person ever inducted into the Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame, came to prominence while touring and recording with the late Mulgrew Miller and credits him for much of his success. Richie went on to make a name for himself through recording and touring with a variety of jazz and popular artists including Sting, The Headhunters, Louis Hayes and the Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band, Lenny White, Milt Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Christina Aguilera. His lengthy discography also includes Grammy award-winning and platinum albums of Alicia Keys and Common. Most recently Richie toured with popular jazz trumpeter, Chris Botti for over 5 years. Known for his ability to “lay down the groove”, Richie infuses funk and gospel influences in his music. He tours the US and internationally extensively, including notable performances at the Monterrey, Montreal, Mendocino, Atlanta, Rochester, Detroit and Jakarta Java Jazz Festivals as well as the Punta del Este International Jazz Festival.

TONY SAUNDERS

World-renowned American bass player and synthesizer player in the genres of jazz, gospel, R&B, pop, and world music. Saunders has backed a list of superstars including Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Ringo, Patti Labelle, Chaka Kahn, and David Crosby. He is a composer, arranger, music producer, and head of his own studio.

JENNA DREY

Multi-time Billboard Charting dance music artist, as well as American female singer-songwriter. Her biggest dance hit was "By The Way," which charted on Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart for 16 consecutive weeks peaking at #4 on April 7, 2007 and stayed on Billboard until May 19th, 2007. Her other Billboard charting songs included "Why Should I Believe You," and "Killin' Me." She is a classically trained three-octave vocalist and pianist who studied at the New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts, in theory and composition.

Jenn Grace DeLeo

American actress/model accepted into the Elite Models at age 17. After becoming a runner-up in an Elite "New Face" contest in 1996 as seen on the "E" Channel, DeLeo moved to New York to continue her acting/modeling career. She later signed with Click Models of New York & Flick Talent of LA. DeLeo has appeared in Glamour Magazine, Diesel Adds, L'oreal Hair campaign and Cosmopolitan US, and Harper's Bazaar UK. She also has appeared in several commercials, music videos, and films.

JOYCE SIMS

American singer and songwriter whose biggest hit single, "Come into My Life", reached the top 10 in both the US Billboard R&B Chart and the UK Singles Chart in 1987.

ORIS ERHUERO

British actor, producer, writer, and fashion model. After modeling for several years, he transitioned into television and film, with roles in The Adventures of Sinbad, The Bill, Highlander: Endgame, and Sometimes in April, and the latest Award-winning film Redcon-1 where Oris was awarded as Best Actor. Oris Erhuero owns his film production company and is the head designer of Bespoke Jewelry.

FELICIA PEARSON

American actress, rapper and author. She played Felicia "Snoop" Pearson on The Wire and wrote a 2007 memoir, Grace After Midnight, detailing her troubled childhood and time in prison for second-degree murder.

STEVE ERHARDT

World famous Celebrity Stylist Gifted Hair Stylist, Make-up Artist, and Beauty Consultant for the elite rich and the ultra famous. He speaks throughout the country and is a frequent guest on television shows like Larry King Live, The View, Maury, Inside Edition, E-Entertainment, The Discovery Health Channel, Entertainment Tonight, and being featured in People magazine, and the new Fall Issue of Vogue, double page spread, shot by Mario Testino.

KAMARI COPELAND

American Idol semi-finalist, studio vocalist for Fox's hit show, "GLEE" including on "Don't Stop Believin'", #1 on iTunes and #4 on Billboards Hot 100.