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Raz Simone owned a club by the age of 19, bought a Tesla, and still hasn't made a cent off of a record; or even tried.  He's from the hood in Seattle, which most people don't even know exists.  He is also the CEO & founder of a music company called Black Umbrella.  When he sings, raps or speaks you can feel how genuine, heavy & real each word is.  He's released 4 projects and several videos in the past 2 years, & you can find them all at razsimone.com

Management: ethan@blackumbrellamusic.com

Just a down earth guy that knows how to work hard while not taking life too seriously. I am a recent graduate of NYU, but originally grew up in Maryland 30 minutes south of Baltimore.  I love listening to the radio.  I think sound is the most captivating element to life.  But most importantly I think radio has the most chill, down to earth people you will ever meet. I have interned at several radio stations/companies including: WOR Radio, Sirius XM, and ABC News Radio.  One day I hope to be in front of the mic hosting my own show.  But for right now, I’m enjoying my time as an associate producer for USC’s Annenberg Radio news; rocking the soundboards, cutting down the show, and doing some reporting on the side.  Oh and in my free time I get some exercise by playing the coolest sport around, ultimate frisbee.


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