PAST SHOWS!

26.08.2012 K-19; Kassel
with Feign Death (Bad Wildungen), Rising Anger (Wiesbaden), Constellations (Berlin)

27.08.2012 Bandhaus; Kassel
with Paura (Sao Paulo / Brasilien)

29.09.2012 Musiktheater; Kassel

03.11.2012 Olof Palme Haus; Kassel
with Empty Sample (Kassel), Dead Rappers Society (Hofgeismar), Sturdy (Kassel), Bloodmother (Kassel)

17.11.2012 JUZ; Zierenberg
with Sincerity (Waldeck-Sachsenhausen), Cold War Everyday (Kassel), Empty Handed (Leipzig), Strength (Recklinghausen)

15.12.2012 K-19; Kassel
with Carnivorous Society (Frankenberg), Tides Denied (Marsberg), Feign Death (Bad Wildungen), Cold War Everyday (Kassel), William (Kassel), Seasons (Kassel), Sincerity (Waldeck-Sachsenhausen), Gone To Waste (Warburg), Today Forever (Kassel), Gutlock (Kassel), Destination Chaos (Kassel)

26.12.2012 Musiktheater; Kassel
with Distance In Embrace (Minden), A Traitor Like Judas (Braunschweig), Madison Affair (Berlin), Today Forever (Kassel), Final Prayer (Berlin), His Statue Falls (Saarbrücken), Eskimo Callboy (Castrop-Rauxel)

|||| DJing for two decades. MadAdaM's Musical styles range from soulful lounge to hard hitting dance. 

MadAdaM has shared the stage with such notable national acts as: Prince Paul, Brand Nubian, Kool Herc, Little Brother, Canable Ox, C-Rayz Walz, J-Live, 2 Live Crew, Pete Rock, Z-trip, Aceyalone, Eyedea, Kaos, Akrobatic, DJ Abilities, The Cool Kids, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Vast Air and many more… 

**Notable Tours & Shows: 
The Best Damn Rap Tour Featuring: J-Live C-Rayz Walz, Vast Aire 30 national dates in 32 days
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Opening DJ for Kool Herc The Truth and the Culture Tour 1
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Opening DJ for Large Professor Truth and the culture Tour 2 

**Local Chicago Venue shows and residencies: 

Metro- Chicago, IL 
House of Blues- Chicago, IL 
Swig – Chicago, IL
Relax- Chicago, IL
Zentra- Chicago
Old Town Social- Chicago, IL
Uncle Fatty’s- Chicago, IL
Exodus2- Chicago, IL 
Jet Lounge- Chicago, IL
Buddha Lounge- Chicago, IL
Clover Club- Chicago, IL
Vision Night Club (dome room)- Chicago, IL
Vertigo- Chicago, IL
Trevia- Chicago, IL
Square one- Chicago, IL
Hide Out- Chicago, IL
Abby Pub- Chicago, IL
Joe's on Weed ST- Chicago,IL.
Hot House- Chicago, IL 
Subterranean- Chicago, IL
Underground Lounge- Chicago, IL 
Empty Bottle- Chicago, IL 
Morseland- Chicago, IL
Texas Ballroom- Chicago, IL
Chicago Historical Society- Chicago, IL 
Grant Park- Chicago, IL
Cubby Bear- Chicago, IL 
Bottom Lounge- Chicago, IL 
National Poetry Festival Chicago, IL
HBO Def Poetry screening- Chicago,IL 
Rhythm- Chicago, IL 
Trace- Chicago, Il
Streetside Café- Chicago, IL
Crocodile- Chicago, IL 
People Lounge– Chicago, IL
Lava Lounge- Chicago, IL
Red Kiva- Chicago
The Exchange– Chicago, IL
Salud– Chicago, IL
LoKal- Chicago, IL


**National:

The Rootdown - El Cid / Los Angeles, CA 
North Six / Brooklyn, NY
Cat's Cradle / Carrboro, NC
Wooden Place / Atlanta, GA
The Social / Orlando, FL
Common Grounds / Gainesville, FL
Engine Room / Houston, TX
Emo's / Austin, TX
The Room / Dallas, TX
Sunshine Theatre / Albuquerque, NM
The Brickhouse / Phoenix, AZ
Cane's/Belly Up / San Diego, CA
Knitting Factory / Los Angeles, CA
Independent / San Francisco, CA
Wow Hall / Eugene, OR
Chop Suey / Seattle,WA
Berbatti's Pan / Portland, OR
Lo-Hi / Salt Lake City, UT
Fox Theatre / Boulder, CO
Ascot Room / Minneapolis, MN
Abbey Pub / Chicago, IL
Blind Pig / Ann Arbor, MI
Grog Shop / Cleveland, OH
Mississippi Nights- St. Louis, MS 
Atomic Cowboy – St. Louis, MS
Fitzgeralds- Berwyn, IL
Bamboo Bob's- Milwaukee, WI


**International:

Mango Sunset – Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
EZ Times - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Oshiis - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Stanford’s - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Café Ivon - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
GLOW - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Tex-Mex - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Rocking J's - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Lazy Mon - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Le Chameleon - Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica
Arricife - Punta Uva, Costa Rica 
AIre - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 
Lubnon - San Jose, Costa Rica 
Mondo Taitu - Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Casa Animal - Bocas Del Toro, Panama 
Plankton - Jaco, Costa Rica
Orchard Room - Jaco, Costa RIca
Monkey Bar - Jaco, Costa RIca
Oz Bar - Jaco, Costa RIca
EAT! - Jaco, Costa RIca


**Radio: 
Technophilia - WLUW (Chicago) 


**Film: 
I Am Hip Hop: The Chicago Hip Hop Documentary 

**Corporate: 
DJ for Current TV mid west promotional tour 


**Press:
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sun Times
Red Streak
Chicago Reader
New City
UR Chicago
Red Eye
Fly Paper


**Links:

www.djmadadam.com
www.soundcloud.com/madadam
www.facebook.com/adamleaders
www.facebook.com/djmadadam

Jörn Schwarzburger, born and raised in Bonn, Germany, starts banging on pots and boxes and thus receives the famous „Walt Disney“ Drumset at the age of 5. Within the next years he bashes the hell out of his tiny Kit justifying the need for lessons at the age of 10. After various gigs with local bands and studio-experiences he gets his first professional job at the age of 19, followed by studying popmusic at the Drummers Institute and the Conservatory of Hamburg. Today Joern has toured europe several times, played in front of 1.000.000 people at the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin and has recorded a bunch of different Albums and Filmscores.
CREDITS:
Cher I Empty Trash I Herbert Grönemeyer I Max Buskohl I Caro Emerald I  Carl Carlton I JR Backmore I Georg auf Lieder I Percival I Vanilla Ninja I Rene Noçon I Circus I Toastar I Alster Radio 106!8 Band I  Three Chord Society I MisterME I Johnny Frasier I Pascal Kravetz I Tadday I DJ Fahrhot I Kolja I Blaswerk I Ich jetzt Täglich I the belle alliance I emmy moll I Geronimo I Jona I granada74 I der Rest I Sündenrausch I JLJ I Leroy Jönsson I MR. B & the HotBoys I K.I.N.C.H. I disgrade I Herr Olson I Fried Bauer I Steffi Hempel I Cargo I powercord sofasystem I Manuel Preuß I Quarter I almost famous club I Kiezlive I Anke Freese I Halfpennies I der Musicboy I Overkast  and many other...

Nearly 1000 Live Gigs and several Tours through Europe I Drums for the Filmscore of „ die Welle“ with empty trash I Drum Performance in the Movie „ die letzte Reise“ ( NDR Television) I Drums and Percussion for the Movie „Knospen wollen explodieren“ I Drum Recordings for Productions of the city theater Aachen I Drum Recordings for Idle Warship I Drum Recordings for Alexander Knappe I Drum Recording Sessions for SAE Institute Cologne and Hamburg I Several Sessions for Concorde Audio Hamburg I Several Sessions at Drumdubs Drumrecording
TV Shows
Pro7 TV Total Turmspringen I VIVA Live I RTL II The Dome I RTL Top of the Pops I SAT.1 Frühstücksfernsehen I RTL II Welcome 2008 Silvesterparty am Brandenburger Tor I ZDF Fernsehgarten I ARD Grand Prix Party ESC 2013 I ZDF wetten dass....?!
Clients
EMI Music Germany I Motor Tours I Motor Music I  Universal Music I Constantin Film I R.O.T I media4u I NDR I SAE Institute I Blacksmith NYC I Stadttheater Aachen I Sevens Agency I Ohmysweet Entertainment I Hochschule für Musik & Theater Hamburg I Defdrums I JRB Records and many other...
Endorsements
Paiste Cymbals I Los Cabos Drumsticks I Rhines Custom Monitors I Snareweight

American Standards is a chaotic hardcore, mathcore, and metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2011. Known for explosive live shows, deeply personal lyrics, and a relentless DIY work ethic, the band blends the aggression of metal with the urgency of punk to carve out a distinct voice in the underground music scene.

Over the course of 15 years, American Standards toured restlessly across the U.S., bringing their raw energy to Arizona music venues like The Nile Theater, Crescent Ballroom, Rebel Lounge, Skrappy’s, The Orpheum (Flagstaff), and The Rock (Tucson), as well as DIY spaces and clubs nationwide. They stood shoulder to shoulder sharing the stage with national artists such as Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Knocked Loose, Comeback Kid, Stick To Your Guns, Atreyu, Zao, and He Is Legend — while staying grounded in the Arizona community that shaped them.

Their discography — Still Life (2012), The Death of Rhythm and Blues (2013), Hungry Hands (2014), Anti-Melody (2017), Dopamine Dealer (2022), and their final album Future Orphans (2025) — reflects both evolution and consistency: chaotic, heartfelt, and uncompromising. Along the way, they were recognized as a breakout Arizona band by Alternative Press, praised by Decibel Magazine as one of the strongest voices in modern hardcore, and featured by Metal Injection, Revolver Magazine, Lambgoat, and others for their intensity and authenticity.

Though never chasing mainstream success, American Standards earned respect in the national metalcore and hardcore communities for their relentless touring and uncompromising DIY ethos. Their presence extended beyond Arizona’s borders, contributing to the broader story of metalcore and mathcore in the U.S.

American Standards never set out to be one of the biggest or most popular bands from Arizona. Instead, their legacy was built on resilience, community, and authenticity — from fundraising for AZ local causes to amplifying underground voices. Today, the band American Standards appears alongside the most influential bands from Arizona such as Jimmy Eat World, Job For A Cowboy, Blessthefall, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Bled, Gatecreeper, Authority Zero, and Greeley Estates.

“American Standards final album Future Orphans  is a conceptually tight, emotionally ferocious album that captures the angst of a generation caught between collapse and resistance. It fuses punk’s anti-authoritarianism with poetic reflections on identity, decay, and the search for meaning in an increasingly artificial world.” -AP

After two albums of rock and roll, I felt inspired to go in a new direction – I felt like there was something else I really wanted to say.

I’ve been listening to hip-hop since I was a kid. I’ve never stopped loving the vibrant energy of this music, and I’ve been genuinely moved by those special artists who have dedicated themselves to saying something worthwhile. But as I’ve seen so much of mainstream music’s effect on young people, I’ve realized that there is some major misinformation out there, and so I want to ask the fans and all artists to help clear it up.

Our media, our modern society, and popular music especially have been making it sound like money means more than human lives, making it sound like it doesn’t matter who you hurt, that it doesn’t matter what you say, that it doesn’t matter how many lives you and your lyrics might help ruin as long as you’re getting that paper. Well, I don’t buy that, and I hope you don’t either.

Life is sacred. Anything we do or say that takes away from the dignity of human life is just wrong. We are all created by God; all made special, our value and our potential immeasurable. No one else can give life, and so no one has the right to degrade it, or to take it away.

Together with some incredibly talented collaborators, I hope to give you a sense of what music can sound like – of what hip-hop can sound like – when it is inspired by God, and infused with a consistent message of faith, hope, and love.

It’s time to tell those who would seek to profit from our suffering that we are not for sale, that life means more than all the money, all the power, all of the empty promises the material world could muster. Together, we are going to let them know.

Thank you for reading, and for listening.

Sincerely,

Shawn Mocey, aspiring MC

ITALIAN VERSION

La band nasce nel Giugno 2003 con l'idea di suonare pezzi propri in stile Skate-core melodico. Dopo svariati cambi di formazione, l'arrivo e la partenza di tanti amici la formazione si assesta così: Ricky (chitarra e voce), Mora (basso e voce), Pole (batteria) e Elio (chitarra). Il gruppo di maggiore ispirazione sono i Belvedere e questo li porta ad ispirarsi a tutti quei gruppi che fanno parte di questa scena e a maturare uno stile tendente allo Skatepunk e all' hardcore tecnico come: Belvedere, This is A Standoff, A Wilhelm Scream, BigWig, Strung Out, Action Men, NoUseForAName, Forus, SunEatsHours, Lagwagon, Venerea ecc..
Nell'estate del 2005 registrano il loro primo DEMO di quattro pezzi "What is..?" nello studio di Paolo Martorana.

Nel luglio 2006 viene registrato il primo ep "Don't Try This at Home" al Natural Head Quarter (NHQ), questo permette loro nel 2007 di iniziare una collaborazione con Alkemist Fanatix Europe (Management and Booking).

Il 9/12/2007 firmano per QUICK FLOW RECORDS/Alkemist Fanatix Europe grazie alla fiducia di persone fantastiche.

Ad ottobre 2008 iniziano la registrazione del primo album "Slow Victims For Fast Predators" presso i West Link Studios di Cascina (PI) con la produzione e il mixaggio di Alessandro Paolucci e Alessandro Sportelli. Il mastering invece è affidato ad Alan Douches nei West West Side Music (NY).
L'album "Slow Victims For Fast Predators" esce ad ottobre 2009 e viene distribuito in digitale su tutti i canali conosciuti (iTunes; Amazon; Napster..ecc), in Italia da Andromeda Distribuzioni Discografiche e in Europa da New Music Distribution. Dal 2010 in poi l'album viene distribuito da Road Runner Records Belgium.
Nel 2010 e 2011 la band si dedica principalmente alla promozione dell'album senza però smettere di comporre.

Nel 2011 arriva anche l'endorser da parte di Mayones Guitars & Basses (http://www.mayones.com/en/artists_players/fankaz_ricky).
Dopo oltre 200 live la band ottiene finalmente la conferma per la produzione del successore di "Slow Victims for…"

Nel 2012 firmano per OverDub Recording/Aural Music Group e nel gennaio 2013 entra negli studi di registrazione MATHLAB RECORDING STUDIO di Prato (PO) con la produzione artistica, mix e master di Jonathan Mazzeo.
Il nuovo album “Burning leaves of empty fawns” sarà pubblicato e distribuito in Europa, Stati Uniti e Giappone.

Nell'agosto 2013 dividono il palco con la band che li ha segnati sin dagli esordi i Belvedere. Un altro pezzo di sogno realizzato.

Nel marzo del 2014 vanno in tour per la prima volta in Slovacchia.

Nell'agosto 2014 partono per un tour in Inghilterra.

Nel Novembre del 2014 partono ancora per un nuovo tour tra Repubblica Ceca e Slovacchia.

ENGLISH VERSION

Fankàz was born on June 2003 to create their own Melodic – Skatecore-style songs. After many changes in the group's line-up, after friends' comings and goodbyes, the line-up is settled: Ricky (guitar and vocals), Mora (bass and vocals), Pole (drums) and Elio (guitar). The band that inspires these guys to play is Belvedere, as all those bands that belongs to Skatepunk and technical hardcore scene, like This is a Standoff, A Wilhelm screm, BigWig, Strung out, Action men, Pendleton, Forus, SunEatsHouers, LagWagon, Venerea and so on..

In summer 2005 they record their first DEMO “What is..?” in Paolo Martorana's record-studio.

On July 2006 they recorded their first EP "Don't Try This at Home", recorded at Natural Head Quarter (NHQ): this one lets the band cooperate with Alkemist Fanatix Europe (Management and Promotion).

They signed on 12/09/2007 their first contract ever with Quick Flow Records/Alkemist Fanatix Europe thanks to the belief of some very good people. The recordings take part during October 2008 at West Link Studios at Cascina (PI); Alessandro Paolucci and Alessandro Sportelli did the production and the mixing, and Alan Douches did the mastering at West West Side Music (NY).
Their first LP “Slow victims for fast predators” was published on October 2009 and distributed digitally to all known channels (iTunes, Amazon, Napster etc. ..), in Italy by Andromeda Distribution Record Companies, and Europe by New Music Distribution. From 2010 onwards, the album is distributed by Road Runner Records Belgium.
In 2010 and 2011 the band is completely dedicated to the promotion of the album and composes new songs that will form the new album.

In 2011 arrives also the endorser by Mayones Guitars & Basses (http://www.mayones.com/en/artists_players/fankaz_ricky).
After more than 200 live, the band finally gets confirmation for the production of the successor of "Slow Victims for ..."

In 2012 they signed with Overdub Recording / Worm Hole Death / Aural Music Group, and in January 2013 entered at MATHLAB RECORDING STUDIO (PO) with production, mix and master by Jonathan Mazzeo.
The new album "Burning leaves of empty fawns" will be published and distributed in Europe, USA and Japan.

On august 2013 they shared the stage with the band that made them grow up from the beginning, Belvedere. A dream come true.

In march of 2014 went on tour in Slovakia.

In august of 2014 went on tour in United Kingdom.

In november of 2014 went on tour in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

We wanna thank you: BELVEDERE (CAN), MXPX (USA), A Wilhelm Scream (USA), Caroline & The Treats (NOR), Cancer (SWI), From Our Hands (SK), L'invasione degli Omini Verdi, ACTION MEN, 1000 Degrees, SunEatsHours, Jet Market, The Fire, NoRelax, MEANWHILE, X-State Ride, To EdGein, Straightline (GER), Good Reason (SLO), Retarded Fish (SLO), Alaska (RUSSIA), Galiba (SLO), One Trax Mind, Haulin Ass, Still Bleak (GER), Sweet Empire (NL), Hangin' Out (BE), Sidewalk (NL), Break Of Day (BE), Birtday Suit (BE), Charlie Bit My Finger (BE), NORMAVANA, Le Braghe Corte, Bad Punchline(GER), SKAM (UK), Intercity (SK), H-Strychnine, Foreplay, Thanx 4 all the shoes, The Adrenaline, Tonight We Dance!, MACE, Reinforced Concrete, Pride Of Haka, Psicodrama, Violea, About Emily, KILT, Medioceano, Skizzo di Brutto, Made Special For, Asgard, Society Modes Strikers, Kreatures of the Night, Penelope sulla Luna, Hatequarter, Nova Era, Cerebral, Margot, Spleen, Kodama, Black Wings, Karashow, Mad Lyricals, Cioccolata Fondente, The Bleeding Light, Small Box, Moonlit, Ophiura, Krypton, DEH, Lace Up, Famous Like You, COska, The Toasters (USA), BlindSideHit, Senza Senso, Five become four, Silent Frame, Resolve, Lalène, The Living Targets. Fundamental, Resolve, RigurgitOi, La Prospettiva, Meccanica Repulsione, Maggie May, Dirtyfingers, Mad Flanders, Antares, Teenage Bubblegums, Kotuce DM (SLO), Ti Oni (SK), Snow Flowers (CZ), Seaend (PL), SPM (CZ), Steel City…ecc..

Biography


“Shotgun Rebellion” bleeds southern tradition, it’s as simple as that. Formed in the southeast Oklahoma town of Ada, "Shotgun Rebellion's" Rick Davis (vocals / guitar), Eric Hatcher (bass), Wes Wallace (Guitar) and Johni Walker (drums) have come together to capture one of music’s most prized and forgotten ingredients… the Soul.
Creatively blending elements of classic southern rock icons such as “Lynrd Skynryd” and the “Allman Borthers”, country legends “Johnny Cash”, “Hank Williams Jr.”, and “David Alan Coe” and Hard Rock and Metal artists “Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, "Down", "Corrosion of Conformity", "Pantera", "Black Sabbath" and "Led Zeppelin” with a touch of the Blues…”Shotgun Rebellion combines these influences into a big ol’ kettle, brilliantly pulling out a sound that crosses many genres. With lyrical roots and ideals of outlaw country, the groove and feel of southern rock, peppered with the flavors and intensity of metal…”Shotgun Rebellion” delivers a music gumbo with a whiskey kick.

“SGR” has quickly elevated to become a top draw for many saloon and tavern’s themed bike nights, including national restaurant chain “Hooter’s”. “SGR” has also found success opening for many national touring acts “Ted Nugent" "Jackyl", "Micheal Schenker","Texas Hippie Coalition”, “Faster Pussycat”, “Forte”, “Warbeast”, “Lynch Mob”, "Candlebox","Saliva","Mushroomhead", "Smile Empty Soul","Taproot","Jack Russell's Great White" and the “Rev Jones Band”
"Hurt", "Head PE", "Another Lost Year" and More. "Shotgun Rebellion" has also appeared at many festivals such as Jackson Michigan's Rockapalooza, and "Headlined Missouri Big Ass Rock Festival" and a apperance at 2013's Rocapalooza in Jackson Michigan

Our new self titled album with a guest appearance from our friend Randy Cooper of Emperors and Elephants and former Texas Hippie Coalition Guitarist takes you on a musical journey and leave you wanting more as well as melt your face. You can download a copy of it at any of your favorite download sites or right here such as Cdbaby.com or itunes.com


new single "The House" out now!

Past shows:

9.24.13 - Burlington, Chicago
8.24.13 - Spookhouse, Evanston, IL
8.7.13 - Empty Bottle, Chicago
8.5.13 - Girls Rock! Chicago
8.1.13 - Urban Outfitters DIY Lolla Beauty Event, Chicago
6.2.13 - Notes + Bolts Lathe Release Show, Saki, Chicago
5.9.13 - Kittypalooza (benefit for Tree House Humane Society), Martyrs', Chicago
5.2.13 - Matchless, Brooklyn
5.1.13 - Cameo Gallery, Brooklyn
4.28.13 - The Pinch, D.C.
4.27.13 - Club K, Baltimore
4.26.13 - Club Cafe, Pittsburgh
4.25.13 - Mahall Lanes, Cleveland
4.13.13 - Big Forever, Chicago
4.11.13 - Record Release Show, Hideout, Chicago
4.9.13 - The Music Vox, Vocalo 90.7fm
4.6.13 - Airplay, WNUR 89.3fm
4.4.13 - Radio One Chicago, WLUW 88.7fm
2.27.13 - Empty Bottle, Chicago (w/ The Deer Tracks)
1.28.13 - Hungry Brain
1.25.13 - Guest DJ set for The Minimal Beat, WLUW 88.7fm
1.17.13 - Radio One Chicago, WLUW 88.7fm
1.06.13 - Beat Kitchen
12.20.12 - Double Door
11.17.12 - Love and Radiation Brunch Party
9.7.12 - Beat Kitchen
8.24.12 - Township
7.18.12 - Empty Bottle
6.28.12 - Radio One Chicago, WLUW 88.7fm
6.26.12 - Ace Bar
6.22.12 - Clothes Optional gallery event
6.21.12 - Goose Island Wrigleyville
6.16.12 - Strange Beauty Show gallery event
6.2.12 - Hideout (w/ My Gold Mask)
3.30.12 - Transistor
2.3.12 - The Razor and Die Show
1.5.12- Ultra Lounge
12.28.11 - Alex Chilton Birthday Bash!, Empty Bottle
12.2.11 - Stage Bar
10.14.11 - Horseshoe
9.17.11 - Stage Bar
8.28.11 - Red Line Tap

For Javon Inman, it all started in Massillon, Ohio at his grandfather's church, New Life C.O.G.I.C. where he would sing his first solo at the age of 4 in the Sunshine Band. His parents recognized his musical gifts early on, thereby, keeping him active in musical theatre productions at Howard University (Washington, DC), All-State choirs and chamber singers. It was the music ministry at Refreshing Spring C.O.G.I.C. (Riverdale, MD) as a Praise & Worship Leader and Choir Director that would prove to be his greatest training. He later joined the thriving ministry of Hear The Word Bible Church (Bowie, MD) where he would serve as Minister of Music and Worship Leader.

For Javon Inman, it all started in Massillon, Ohio at his grandfather's church, New Life C.O.G.I.C. where he would sing his first solo at the age of 4 in the Sunshine Band. His parents recognized his musical gifts early on, thereby, keeping him active in musical theatre productions at Howard University (Washington, DC), All-State choirs and chamber singers. It was the music ministry at Refreshing Spring C.O.G.I.C. (Riverdale, MD) as a Praise & Worship Leader and Choir Director that would prove to be his greatest training. He later joined the thriving ministry of Hear The Word Bible Church (Bowie, MD) where he would serve as Minister of Music and Worship Leader.

In 2011, Javon released his debut album HEART OF A WORSHIPER earning him 13 music awards. The powerfully written album produced the hit anthem Redeemer for worshipers across the nation and abroad. He would later record two additional singles Beautiful Girl (2014) and Empty Me (2015). It was the gospel love song, Beautiful Girl that caught the attention of urban radio yielding him his first cross-over song. Having written over 200 songs with his music playing on over 50 stations across the U.S., the U.K, Africa and Caribbean islands, Javon is clear about his Kingdom purpose. He is ecstatic for the world to hear his latest single "Love Covers [ft. Music Society]" as he gears up for his sophomore album AGAPE EROS releasing on November 10, 2017.

Inman is very clear about his assignment. He says, “God created me to write the music in His heart for the strengthening of His people. It’s never about me. Our world is in pretty bad shape, and no surprise to God of course, but He's looking for a few that will repair breeches one by one through love in this tumultuous society. My new album [AGAPE EROS] seeks to be that agent of change that extends to all and purposed to transform lives through love. This entire record was birthed out of obedience, so I expect miracles because it's His agenda."

Javon currently lives in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with his wife and 2 sons.

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CENTRAL SOUTH DISTRIBUTION DEAL AWARD * 2016 GOSPEL BLUE M.I.C. Single of the Year * 2014 DMV CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARD King David Award * 2013 DMV CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARD Praise & Worship CD of the Year * 2013 DMV CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARD Independent Artist of the Year * 2013 RHYTHM OF GOSPEL Praise & Worship CD of the Year * 2013 RHYTHM OF GOSPEL Praise & Worship Song of the Year * 2013 CHRISTIAN RADIO GOSPEL BLUE M.I.C., Special Achievement * 2013 RADIO ONE, PRAISE DC 104.1 FM "DC's Next Inspiration Star" Winner * 2013 SOUTH FLORIDA GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD 5X Nominee * 2012 GOSPEL BLUE M.I.C. Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year * 2012 EN SOUND MUSIC AWARD * 2012 DMV CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARD New Artist of the Year * 2012 BROTHA MAGAZINE Artist of the Year * 2003 STAR SEARCH Semi-Finalist

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