#KREWLIFE

MGMT:
fiona@small-town.co

Booking: 
asia: robb@supermodifiedagency.com
eu: paul@primarytalent.com

25-year-old “AZMATTIC” has always been a lover of hip hop,
particularly when the aesthetics of music started to change. Seeking to create a
name for himself while focusing on music and his education, AZMATTIC utilized
his free-spirited upbringing and interest in societal issues through multiple
platforms. By voicing his opinions on current events and working with producer
and friend Jah-Dee, AZMATTIC is a supporter of real hip hop, which drives his
lyrical content by respecting different viewpoints.
AZMATTIC is originally from Northbrook, IL and started writing and making music
during his senior year of high school. While his inspiration has fluctuated over the
years, his true motivation is rooted from hip hop, instrumentals, and staying true
to self. After graduating from Millikin University in 2014 with a Communication
degree, AZMATTIC has capitalized on conscious thought(s) and the need for
unity and cohesion. With no interest in working a 9-5, AZMATTIC instructs a pre-
K sports class for kids full-time.
AZMATTIC is currently working on an eight-track EP, after releasing his first
mixtape One Fan At A Time, in 2013. Because of his interest in politics, Matt is a
true fan of Tupac Shakur, after referring to him as a “man of the people.” His top
musical influences include Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, and
Jurassic 5. As someone who admits to not listening to the radio, AZMATTIC’s
younger-generational influences include dizzy wright, and Logic.
Although he has been booked at Double Door, Reggie’s, Sub T, portage theater  and
various house parties and special events, AZMATTIC is determined to find more
places to get booked and share his talent. He has also opened for MURS, Scareface, and Cam'ron and was able to do so with his work ethic
and the support of his friends.
“Matt’s music transcends, we are all people and he’s talking about what most are
afraid to discuss, that’s how hip hop came to be. It is important for him
[AZMATTIC] to create the best work possible”, says manager Adam Rubin.
Growing up with siblings, Matt’s family created a structured lifestyle that
fortunately allowed he and his siblings to figure things out for themselves.
Recognizing that we live in a world that is “constantly looking to divide each
other”, AZMATTIC knows his credibility and stands out from other artists simply
because of his understanding of the world and not wanting to tie views to [his]
popularity.
 
written by Kendra Carruthers

A trusted troubadour for hot summer nights and cold beers, Owen is now in his forties, tangling with separations from lost lovers, raising kids, and growing out of the fresh-faced kid that headed down to Nashville 20 years back with a six-string and a dream.  Case in point: Dreams to Dream, Owen’s long-awaited, Shooter Jennings-co-produced foray into classic, honky-tonk country, out November 7 via Good Company Entertainment. Dreams to Dream, Owen’s first independent studio album, featuring 10 original tracks and two stellar covers, tells the tale of a man at a crossroads — and what it takes to set out a new path. 

Owen wasn’t expecting much when he commented on one of Shooter Jennings’ Instagram posts, half-jokingly suggesting that they make a honky-tonk record, but the producer called his bluff. Two days later, Owen’s manager had Jennings on the line and, soon, Owen was on his way to L.A. and Jennings’ Sunset Sound. It was a cozy yet electric scene: Jennings and Owen cracking jokes in the sepia-toned studio, creativity crackling as they collaborated with the likes of songwriters Ben Chapman and Kendell Marvel, as well as long-time shooter pal, guitarist/harmonic player Leroy Powell. 

“All my friends who have heard my stuff have gone, ‘Dude, Jake, this is you man. This is who you've always tried to be,’” Owen says. “Sometimes you need to get outside what's comfortable, what people think you are, or think you should be, and take a risk.”

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