I have to say,....not even I could've imagined the year to go the way it did. Honestly speaking,.....I didn't even know if I would make it through the year considering how 2014 was for me. Being diagnosed with cancer,.....being paralyzed,.......personal changes,.....it was a toll. But due to the grace of God, loving friends and family, and a great staff, I am preparing this message to you.
WE ARE COMING DA MIXTAPE
This is where it began for me. I was so bent on having this released on time. After I came home from the hospital, I immediately made this a priority and made my deadline and on Christmas Eve 2014, was able to release the 2nd mixtape from this small entity of Wayne Management Company. It was this mixtape that separated this small entity from the small business that created it as a division.
It began slow because mainly of the lack of promotion. My fault considering I felt I could do everything by myself, which I learned, I couldn't. That is why at the beginning of the year, I did a full restructuring. First, with the help of a graphic designer in the United Kingdom, changed the logo for the company.
BUSINESS RECONSTRUCTION
Next began the tedious restructuring plan. For her relentless drive to keep both companies together while I was getting my strength back, I awarded Synthia "Blak Cheri" Robinson by giving her the positions of authority. In September of 2014, I promoted her to the position of Vice President of Operations for Wayne Management Company and Vice President of New Talent for BLEMG. Effective January 2015, she was again promoted to President of Black Lion Entertainment Music Group as well as Chief Operating Officer of Wayne Management Company.
The new Creative Director position was awarded to Ms. Cassandra Jones, CEO/Founder of Simply Ladies with Class Creations, a special event planning and catering company based in Queens.
In 2015, Wayne gave her another assignment. To expand the company's ability to attract only the best talent, he added her to the forever growing A&R Department. She handles all new talent submissions for the entire borough of Queens.
I also promoted longtime artists, Gilbert "Farrogoummo Madeoff" Barnett, Jr, III and Pearl "Blak Pearl" Middleton-Stephens to A&R's. I added Ms. Alicia Buie, who is in charge of A&R's for the entire NYC area.
ALLIANCES
I was able to make new connections and broaden our listenership by beginning relationships with Knox Rocks Radio (formerly 2 Loco Radio) and Fat Cat Radio in Canada, of which we are proud that we became a sponsor of, to go along with the sponsorship/partnership with Poze Productions/Poze Records and Rich Radio BKNY..
NEW ADDITIONS
JULIA
Now everyone knows the First Lady of Wayne Management Company, Ms. Synthia "Blak Cheri" Robinson, who is the President of Black Lion Entertainment Music Group, was our only full time R&B performer. Well, after consideration and a number of discussions, I decided to add another few R&B specialists to join Blak Cheri to show our versatility.
Julia, a solo recording artist from Far Rockaway, Queens, NY, was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her music genres are Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Reggae, some Hip Hop and Opera. She's been singing for well over 10 years she's also bi-lingual. Julia loves the arts and entertainment, plays and musicals. She's had professional vocal training in NYC (Central Park West) area and Brooklyn, NY (Bedford Stuyvesant). went to school for drama, NYC (HB Studios) near West Side Highway, attended the Henry Street Settlement School for Performing Arts, had "Bass" Guitar training. Guitar training was in Brooklyn, NY at two separate locations. She loves to read, study music, She has also studied piano, sang in a professional church choir in Brooklyn, NY (Bedford Stuyvesant), performed at the McDonald's Gospel Fest and the Pathmark Competition for Choirs; and various street and church venues. She is also a songwriter, She has pushed back the release of her debut CD to fine tune in a few areas and polish off in others. Her debut CD "Baby You Got It" is scheduled for release on Valentine's Day 2016.
I also added SweetTea Ali, another R&B singer who came to agreement with me, who is in the final stages of her first single. I also recently added to my development roster new R&B/Soul sensation Vanessa Thomas; thus, strengthening my R&B roster.
GIOVANNI
You know,....I was always wondering what it would be like to work a true, off my usual, type of artist. Have you ever heard that saying "Be Careful of What You Ask For"? Well,....I should fine myself for thinking so hard because I truly believe God brought us two together.
Giovanni brings you a unique new sound of R&B and Pop, with a sprinkle of Latin! He started as a dancer for freestyle artists like Johnny O. and Connie.He also got his big break and joined singer/songwriter/drummer/percussionist Sheila E. Giovanni appeared in two of Sheila E's 1991 music videos Sex Cymbal and Dropping Like Flies from her "Sex Cymbal" Album.
He knew his true passion was in singing,which was inherited from his mother.Giovanni has perfected his skills of writing and singing, along with producer Rence Perez of BlackHouse productions and Grammy Award producer Michael Mani to bring you a sound that is different from any Latin/Pop artist. Giovanni has had the pleasure to share the stage with many known artists like Wild Orchid, Rob Base, C&C Music Factory and the legendary Roger & Zapp just to name a few. Giovanni brings you a new style to Latin/Pop music with a unique sound that will make him different from any other artist.
Giovanni has also made appearances on major Latin TV Network Univision on shows like "Caliente" and morning show "Al Despertar".Giovanni has just released his new EP Entitled "Come Into My Arms" that was released on Itunes in August,2015 and many other major digital stores.Look out for this exciting artist and his exciting music!
LEADERS OF DA NEW WORLD
How in the world did God bless me and challenge me at the same time is beyond me,.....but only God could've lead me to the only known Mother and Son Rap Duo.
Niceemcee teams up with his Mother Rhodina Moore write & Produce the song “Somebody Lied to Me” which was a dream that his mother had one day that came to reality. Rhodina Moore & Carnel went to Bloomfield College together in Bloomfield NJ Where Rhodina Focused on Music and Carnel Focused on Creative Arts & Technology /Digital Video both Collaborated on projects and Carnel performed at her Capstone Project which led to more projects. Rhodina Moore is a Stradivarius violinist she began playing the violin and clarinet and joined the school orchestra jazz band, marching band. And the national guard for a day band popular; she would sometimes perform at weddings funerals and different places in a In 1983 at the age of 24, she sang at NJ congressmen home parties Newly elected county executives victory galas and her voice was used for the campaign music that help Mayor Sharpe James of Newark was elected to his first term. When she was 15 years old, Rhodina began training her own voice by tuning her vocal tones to that of a violin and later studied voice self defense with Vince Denato of Teaneck NJ and musician survival with re known Duke Anderson .a prominent black composer and pianist. Shortly thereafter, Called upon by the top black executives of the New York Chapter Black Music Association (BMA) the music industry to represent the local musical voices to help stop apartheid. After spending 12 years with local musicians and keeping her musicians employed 7 nights a week and was a winner at the famous Apollo Theatre in New York City.
NEW RELEASE
After months of anticipation, changes, tweaks and other multiple obstacles, the newly appointed Executive Director/A &R of Urban Content, Farrogoummo Madeoff, released his 4th Mixtape, 2nd under Wayne Management Company, 1st under Black Lion Entertainment Music Group. HEAVY IS THE CROWN became one of the quickest accessed mixtapes online within the first 30 days. Today, it still remains one of the highest in demand.
ACCOLADES
Also Winner of Best R&B/Soul Song from X-Poz-Ing Music Awards
Also winner of Best Hip Hop Song from X-Poz-Ing Music Awards
Also Black Lion Entertainment Music Group has won Best Hip Hop Album/Mixtape from the
X-Poz-Ing Music Awards.
2016 OUTLOOK
As we come to the end of the year, the outlook for 2016 is very promising for our small independent label. We are already nominated in the following categories with the SCM Awards in Memphis, TN.
- Indie Female Rap Artist of the Year - Blak Pearl
- Slept on Female Artist of the Year - Blak Cheri
- Slept on Male Artist of the Year - Farrogoummo Madeoff
- Rap Duo/Group of the Year - Rarebreed
- Best Underground/Indie Hip Hop Artist - Nyce 1
- Promoter of the Year: Wayne Jones - Wayne Management Company or Black Lion Entertainment Music Group
- Small Business of the Year - Wayne Management Company
- Record Label of the Year - Black Lion Entertainment Music Group
- Album/Mixtape of the Year (Indie) - We Are Coming - Black Lion Entertainment Music Group - Various Artists
Also, Giovanni will be completing the production of his newest video "Down Low" off of his award winning EP and Julia will be releasing her debut CD "Baby You Got It" on Valentine's Day under Black Lion Entertainment Music Group. We began the year in hibernation and ending the year with a ROAR!!!
