San Francisco's favorite Son- San Quinn - returns with brand new solo Album Fans have been waiting for the Bay Area’s most prolific artist, San Quinn, to release his highly anticipated solo album, From A Boy To A Man, they can now rest easy, the time has finally come.
From A Boy To A Man is the follow up album from Quinn’s 2006 release, The Rock-Pressure Makes Diamonds, his first solo album on SMC Recordings. Quinn continues his partnership with SMC as he prepares to release From A Boy To A Man August 2009.
San Quinn was born in Oakland, CA and raised in San Francisco’s Filmore District, an area that has produced many Hip Hop legends such as Rappin 4-Tay, JT the Bigga Figga, Messy Marv, and Andre Nickatina (AKA Dre Dog) just to name a few. Quinn never forgetting his roots, enlists fellow Bay Area artists, Too Short, Mistah F.A.B. & PSD, along with Tech N9ne, Glasses Malone and Killer MIke for some explosive collaborations on From A Boy To A Man. A special appearance is also made by Quinn’s 10 year old son, Lil’ Quinn on the track “Billionaire”. This is not his first time on a San Quinn album, but his proud papa explains that his son’s lyrics, style and flow have matured quite a bit since his first time out, which was on Quinn’s compilation album, The Color of Money. As he has on previous releases, Quinn recruits longtime production partner Cozmo (Scarface) to handle most of the beats on the album, rounding out the rest of the producers are CHOPS (Bun B), Tha Bizness (50 Cent, Ice Cube), Traxxamillion, Dex Beats and Sean T.
San Quinn explains that this album is very personal. The title track, "From A Boy To A Man" is a true story that Quinn tells about drugs and though the record might offend some rappers, he feels the truth is more important. “Stay With Me” is a song Quinn wrote to his wife, asking her to stay with him after he violated their relationship. "San Quinn is the heart of San Francisco's hip-hop scene," explains Will Bronson (SMC's co-founder). "So he went in and gave them what they wanted- that honesty, that flow and the voice of a god. The dopest thing is, when we approached producers about doing the album,
they we're just as excited as us and you can hear it in the songs." This album has given Quinn the chance to tell his fans the story of his life and though some of it might be negative, he feels that he was able to shine something positive on each track and give his fans the good music they deserve to hear.
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Check out San Quinn alongside his All City compatriots Big Rich & Boo Banger in the video for the "San Francisco Anthem"
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This film is what the West Coast has been waiting for- an honest look into the life of the Bay Area's legendary emcee, San Quinn.
This film is part documentary part reality TV show as it delves into Quinn's complicated life as a touring rapper and husband, as he battles his addictions and takes care of his family all at the same time. We follow Quinn all around the country as he rocks shows with the crowd hanging on his every word.
There has never before been as complex, honest and entertaining a portrait of such a controversial rapper. You cannot call yourself a fan of West Coast hip-hop until you have peeked into the life of one of its true legends, San Quinn.
Film features The Jacka, Traxamillion, AP-9, Big Rich, and many more.
San Quinn: From a boy to a Man OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER from In Yo FACE Filmworks on Vimeo.
In stores AugustDirected by Damon Jamal
Ozone West 3 DVD starring Rick Ross, T-Pain, Keak da Sneak, Mistah F.A.B., San Quinn, David Banner and more in stores and online NOW!
San Quinn: From a boy to a man THE MOVIE coming August 4th!!
San Quinn: From a boy to a Man OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER from In Yo FACE Filmworks on Vimeo.
Singing with many groups over the years, has allowed Skilz to grow. He has a multitude of experience under his belt having done collaborations with many artists throughout the years.He has been forced to mature through his experiences. He is no stranger to the many struggles of an aspiring artist. Possessing over 12 years in the industry, he has proven to be more than an amateur in the entertainment industry.
Skilz began working as a producer for Mass Acre Entertainment/Mastermind Studios in 1997. In 1999 Skilz became a solo artist as well. With a unique style, he has displayed his talents on tracks such as “How Lo” featuring R&B singer The Dream, “Relationshit” and “Saddle Up”.He is also producer of the Hit Song “Cadillac Love” for Wichita’s Twan Sac. Throughout the years Skilz has produced,collaborated and shared the same stages with artist such as Gerald Levert,GINUWINE,RL from the group Next, Boys2Men, KC&JO-JO,USHER, 702, Tech9, B2K,Jagged Edge,SILK, DOC, Erakau Badu, H-Town, SWV, Destinys Child,V.I.C. AVANT, Pleasure P and many more.
But the hot note is that Skilz started his own independent label, C-Notez Records. In 2007 C-Notez Records released "A Late Night 'Bootycall'” album featuring R&B groups Rhythm&Pleasure & Emerge alone with C-Notez Record's first Rap artist, 2ANORMAL(paranormal), who will be releasing a new album soon. C-Notez Records is now ready to release Skilz's new self-titled project in 2009 with NEW singles "Datz da Kinda Shawty", “THAT KUTT",& "Make Me Say”.
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When Antwan “Twansac” Richardson hit the music scene in fall 2002, neither the critics nor fans, had fully understood the entrepreneurial vision that Twansac himself had projected. Twansac started performing underground in 1999, by winning local and regional talent shows. Twansac has developed a solid underground and mainstream audience over other local and regional rappers. In the short span of five years, this certified entrepreneur has demonstrated an ability to produce and compose break-through music that captured the attention of young consumers using innovative marketing programs targeting today’s youth.
In September 2002, Twansac approached the radio with his first hit “Cadillac Love”, followed by the catchy single “Do the Damn Thing.” Cadillac Love being the first single released from the album “Ghetto Scholar”, gained national attention by receiving significant radio play throughout the Midwest, earning the “top spot” and eventually becoming the most requested for each station.
The “Unsigned Hype” has attracted attention from major labels such as Universal, MCA and Def Jam Records. Since that time the rapper has been on tour and Headlined with artists like DMX, Ludacris, Fabolous, Bow Wow, 3 6 Mafia, Neyo, Chris Brown, Chamillionaire, Lil Flip, Ying Yang Twins, DJ Quick, Bone Thugs, Oowee, NB Riders, Lil Rob, Ebony Eyes,B2K, Petey Pablo, Cassidy, and Tech N9NE just to name a few.
With the creation of a newer, stronger label, Twansac get set to deliver his third single EP album titled “Im a Boss” With the success of Last two Indie Albums Twansac hopes to get his foot all the way in the door.” Twansac has been featured on local and regional albums. Twansac also has three mixtapes that have helped brand his name and his music. Despite the commercial saturation of Hip-Hop, Twansac captivates the people through his innovative music and still manages to maintain a genuine connection to the streets.
“The Ghetto Scholar wasn’t just an album to me,” ‘It’s deeper than that.’ This album tells the story of my life and the struggles I had to overcome to survive in the streets. I thank God everyday for letting me grow up where I did. My block made my blood thick… thick with hustle. Now I have the mainstream education to match it.”
-Antwan “Twansac” Richardson
Having sold nearly 30,000 records and mixtapes, Twansac is poised and ready to take the industry by storm! In 2008, Twansac plans to deliver yet another highly anticipated LP following his debut single Entitled “Im a Boss” Ghetto Scholar Chapter II. This album includes Hit singles “2 Step,” “How Ya Feel” and the Smashing single “She In The Mood”. Get ready for another busy year!
Antwan continues to give back to where he came from. Having a BA degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Computer Science, he focuses a lot of his time speaking to students on the importance of education. He is positive influence for the children and continues to strengthen his ever-growing empire while he flourishes as an artist.
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EVENODDS
EVENODDS is a San Francisco based rap group formed by rap artists M-A and D.E.O. M-A (born March 6, 1985), which stands for “Money Alwayz”, and D.E.O. (born February 28, 1985), which stands for D.oing E.verything O.fficial”, have been rapping together since middle school. However, they did not officially start recording tracks until their freshman year of high school.
Both M-A and D.E.O. started a relationship with music at a very early age. M-A was born into music due to his father being a musician and D.E.O. wrote his very 1st verse at the tender age of nine. With heavy musical influences from artists such as: San Quinn, RBL, Tupac, Bob Marley, Miles Davis, Run DMC, NWA, Charlie Parker, Marvin Gaye, Con Funkshun, OutKast, Snoop Dogg, Notorious B.I.G., Duke Ellington, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Jay-Z, Ice-T, Spice 1, Too Short and many others, they’ve credited their distinct sound to each other, street life, everything real, the Bay Area’s cultural influence and are proud to represent their own.
EVENODDS’ music can best be described as “fly gangsta s***” and “reality rap”. Both M-A and D.E.O. describe their music as real, authentic music, the kind that gives you food for thought and stays true to the original hip-hop form with style. EVENODDS arose from the gangsta rap movement of the late 1990s and keeps their music strictly street and in its rarest form.
Hailing from San Francisco Fillmore and Geneva Tower Projects, both M-A and D.E.O. formed a dynamic duo. M-A’s brother served as the neighborhood producer and linked the two together. They both discovered that they had a mutual ambition to become rappers.
The most important element about EVENODDS is that they display great entrepreneurialism and leadership. As CEOs/Owners of Official Bizness Entertainment, they both take music very seriously and have since recorded and produced for Damien Marley, Big Rich (Koch/Street Cred Music), Too Short (Up All Nite/Jive), San Quinn (SMC/Fontana), MOB Figaz, Dubee, PSD, Mac Mall, Star Studded, DJ Juice, DJ Mind Motion, DJ Kay Slay, Dem Hoodstarz and Mistah FAB.
EVENODDS emergence into the hip-hop scene has come at a crucial point in music history. Considered outcasts in the Bay Area because they’ve always marched to the beat of their own drum, EVENODDS are at the tipping point of their career. The music industry has been waiting for EVENODDS to emerge and soon they will be on the list with other influential artists in hip-hop and a group recognized for their individuality and artistic style.
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Video Link!
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Kirstin E. Williams’
Strong Pulse
Hip Hop & Jazz Crew
415-722-7639 strongcurrent@hotmail.com
www.strongcurrent.org
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Kirstin E. Williams’
Strong Pulse
Hip Hop & Jazz Crew
KIRSTIN E. WILLIAMS is the choreographer, artistic director, and producer of, STRONG PULSE, which she founded in San Francisco at City College in Fall of 2004. Since then, STRONG PULSE has toured throughout the Bay Area presenting full evening performances benefiting the community. STRONG PULSE contributes a portion of their proceeds to local social activism groups and protective services for women. Ms. Williams is committed to giving voice to all people and questioning societal and political views placed upon us and continues to haunt us today globally and locally. Reflecting women’s issues, race, gender and arouse social consciousness with raw, stark, large group and compassionate choreographic visions is Ms. Williams’ passion. STRONG PULSE continues to carve out a unique identity in the dance community as a dynamic diverse Hip Hop/Jazz company that employs innovative artistic technique to adamantly confront political issues through a feminist lens. She aims for peace, liberation of all people, and change in our world through the power of hip hop, jazz, modern dance movement, art, spoken word & music.
Ms. Williams obtained her MFA in dance from Mills College in Oakland, CA in May 1999. She received her BA in dance from San Diego State University in 1995. In August 1999 she moved to New York City to work with the Jennifer Muller Dance Company, teach at Dancespace and Broadway Dance Center, and premiere five of her works in several NYC venues. She has studied dance in New York with the David Parsons Company, Alvin Ailey School of Dance, Martha Graham School, Cunningham School, Limon Institute, and Simonson jazz technique.
Ms. Williams teaches modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, cardio-kickboxing, cardio-dance, yoga, anti-gravity yoga, pilates, body sculpt, water aerobics & swim classes throughout Bay Area Sport Clubs & NYC. Currently Ms. Williams is teaching Beg./Int. hip-hop, yoga, dance Conditioning, Modern, Beg./Int. Jazz at City College of San Francisco. Ms. Williams also has taught modern and jazz at San Francisco State University and San Francisco Dance Center. For the last 3 years she has taught hip-hop to children 5-14 for the San Francisco Ballet School’s after-school educational program & Tenderloin Community Dance Camp. She has given master dance classes, lectures, demonstrations and performances at Palomar City College, San Diego City College, San Diego State University, Mills College, San Francisco State University, and UC San Diego. In the Bay Area Ms. Williams has danced with Asian American Dance Performances, Ann Berman, Katherine Davis Dance, Chimene Pollard, Eclipse Dance Theater, San Jose Dance Theater, & Anne Bluethenthal and Dancers.
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