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Singer/Songwriter from Atlanta, GA

The blaring sound of a trumpet, an array of symphonic rhythms, or a human instrument would be the only way to introduce Rick Rose to the music industry. Many are called but only a few can be chosen with such an elite unique sound. “Rick Rose”, an upcoming Pop, and R&B sensation from Atlanta, GA, is a force to be reckoned with, as his well recognized, distinct sound prepares to invade the music scene as the unknown, but with patience, constant prayer, and dedication will flourish into a super star.
 
 
Rick Rose began his musical journey at the age of 7, However, it wasn’t until the age of 12 when he began playing the French horn and Oboe, which not only developed his craft as an instrumentalist, but also developed his ear and vocal ability, by grasping different concepts of harmony at such a young age.  
 
 
He began perfecting his craft to the likes of Michael Jackson and Brandy Norwood in which by listening to them, and citing them as idols, inspired him to take his talent to the next level.  The next level was none other than the start of his very successful Youtube channel in 2006. Rick Rose began broadcasting himself online where he quickly began to develop fans from all over the world, as well as the dislikes of lots of viewers as well. “You will never  find a person more true to you than you” says Rick, Whom now  has a total 44,600 subscribers and 7.5 million views.
 
 
By building his channel from the bottom up all within the comfort of his own bedroom, Youtube opened up a plethora of opportunities such as the Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins Music Mogul competition as one of the top 4 finalist, as well as being able to write and collaborate with a few artists in the music industry.
 
 
What’s next for this multifaceted artist is his first-ever, highly anticipated mixtape entitled “Over the Past Five Years” which will take the listener on his journey of what it’s like to make it, fall down, lose hope, fight and get back up again. His mixtape will also draw the listener into his personal life by revealing what he has been through over the past five years. Ladies and Gentleman, he is truly one-of-a-kind, and soon the world will see what a shining star he is.
 
 
I present to you, Rick Rose.

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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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