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Writer, Musician & Scholar Jaquiel THEVOICE is an emerging Artist born in NY. Some say his first words carried a melody. At age 11 he began songwriting. Since then he has attended the local arts high school. Jaquiel went of to study music and Liberal Arts in the city of Rochester,NY. Attending Monroe Community college he participated in a vast amount of organizations ( he states "in an effort to grow closer to the people. Jaquiel also served as a youth counselor under both the Syracuse city School District & The Rochester School District. Creating Entertainment & Inspiring the Arts to children & families all over New York state.  At this time growing further inspired to spread a message Jaquiel began learning various instruments. Obtaining his Associates Degree in the Arts. Jaquiel began to study Musical Therapy in the State University of Fredonia. Lost in the wilderness of northern New York, Jaquiel began longing to take his chances in the big apple. After finishing just a semester in Fredonia Jaquiel decided to transfer to a school closer to New York City. Leaving Fredonia as the Top prosecution attorney in the AMTA (American Mock Trail Association)He changed his major to Politics, Economics & Law at the State University of Old Westbury in Long Island. Since transferring schools Jaquiel has joined a plethora of organizations advocating for human rights the world over. Recently being offered a scholarship to take part in a live in study in Asia. Jaquiel spent 6 months Studying in Guangzhou, China at Jinan University. While there not only did he study but he also became a local favorite for performances and shows. He also completed his first EP while staying there. After broadening not only his intellect, artistry and fan base Jaquiel now has returned to the United States in an effort to further expand his horizons and continue spreading a message of love, sound & vibration throughout the world. Stating to keep his  "Eyes open for wisdom & Ears open for the right Note".  Hoping to influence the world through the various stories and songs created along his  journey. With so many footsteps ahead and so many footsteps behind despite and trials or tribulations endeavored Jaquiel continues to believe and follow his lifelong motto "Music is my life & life is my song". CHANGING THE WORLD ONE NOTE AT A TIME.

LIVE INTERVIEW OF THE ARTIST KNOWN AS JAQUIEL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkH-7Mx6HDs

Born and bred from the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, enter into the game, 20-year-old August Alsina...

With the love and hustle of the Crescent City running through his veins, August is eager to follow in the footsteps of the NOLA music legends that paved his way. His recently inked deal Def Jam Recordings looks to be a great step in the right direction, but music wasn’t always in his future. 

August learned at an early age that drugs and money could make you, or break you. With both his father and stepfather battling crack addiction, August’s mother moved their family to Houston, Texas in search of a fresh start. But Houston provided no happy ending. For years a young August endured a home life plagued by drugs and violence. At just 14, he got word from New Orleans that is father, August Sr., lost his battle with drugs and alcohol. 

In an attempt to escape his reality, August took to Youtube, where he posted dozens of homemade performance videos. His clips covering Musiq Soulchild, Lyfe Jennings and others went viral, generating millions of views in just over a month. It seemed that he was finally taking his first steps toward a bright future in music, but just a year later, reality hit home when his best friend was shot and killed in the streets of Houston. As quickly as August appeared, he vanished form Youtube, back to the real world. With tensions mounting at home, 16-year-old August was kicked out. Alone, he returned to New Orleans and took to the streets, selling drugs as a means of survival. 

With his older brother also in the streets hustling, it wouldn’t be long before August learned that the addiction to money could be as deadly as the addiction to drugs. Just days before August’s 18th birthday, his older brother was gunned down in New Orleans East, another unsolved murder in one of the nations most dangerous cities. “I never expected them [the police] to find his killer”, August explains. “People die everyday in the streets of New Orleans. Unfortunately, death has become a way of life,” but not for August. His brother’s death became his motivation to not become a statistic, but to pursue his musical aspirations on an entirely new level.

Under the guidance of Noontime Unlimited (management and production company), August relocated to Atlanta in 2011 to begin carving his own musical path with his life experiences at the center of his artistry. He recently teamed up with Hoodrich/MMG’s own DJ Scream for the release of his debut mixtape, ‘The Product’, which spawned the internet and radio buzzing anti-love single, “Sucka” which features fellow New Orleans crooner Lloyd. 

Yet to reach 21 years old, with already a lifetime of experiences behind him, August is living proof that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future, and that life’s hardships can be the motivation required for success. With Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter The Dream prepping August’s debut project for release through his Radio Killa/Def Jam imprint, the path to success has been laid. Look for August to make 2013 his official coming out party.


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