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Jaicko Lawrence releases “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” Mixtape

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Ginette Claudette releases “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” Mixtape

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Justine Skye releases “Skye High” Mixtape

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Jodie Connor – “Take You There” ft. Busta Rhymes BRAND NEW VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ginette Claudette – “Fade” 1st song off mixtape!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaicko Lawrence – “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” 1st song off mixtape!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaicko Lawrence – 3rd Episode of “Gentlemen Don’t Survive”

 

 

 

 

ERIC NICKS – Founder

Eric Nicks was fresh out of Hampton University when he began co-managing the sister of his best friend, an up and coming rapper, Foxy Brown.  He had left the safety net of a corporate job to pursue his dreams of being in the music business.

“It was a struggle.  I was broke and on my own.  I was hustling, knocking on doors, saying ‘please listen to my demo,’” remembers Nicks.

The hustle paid off and Foxy became a household name before she dropped her first album.  It wasn’t long before industry heads took note.  In ‘96 Nicks received a call from Lyor Cohen and Chris Lighty, offering him a position at Violator Records and Management where he would help shape the careers of LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and Noreaga.    For six years, Nicks learned the business under the tutelage of Chris Lighty.  Always hungry for bigger challenges, he was the president of the records division when he stepped off on his own and started a management company, EVision, with LL Cool J as one of his clients.

“I’ll go anywhere, I’ll do anything to make a record,” says Nicks, who especially enjoys the creative stretch involved when working with artists such as Lyfe Jennings and new artists LeMarvin and Yolanda Renee. He takes a hands-on approach.  “I’ve got to be there beat for beat, chorus for chorus, hook for hook,” says Nicks.   His attention to detail has resulted in platinum success for Foxy Brown’s Ill NaNa, LL Cool J’s The DEFinition, and Lyfe Jennings’ debut Lyfe 268-192.

Even while working independently, industry executives were still watching.  This time the call came from Kevin Liles, former president of Def Jam, for a position as Vice President of A&R at Def Jam. Under Nicks’ tenure, LL dropped his 10th album, which included the number one single, “Love You Better.”  In 2003, Nicks left Def Jam to become Sr. Vice President of A&R at Sony Records. He went on to Sr. VP of A&R at Universal Motown Records in 2006. Samuel “Tone” Barnes, one half of the successful Trackmasters production team, has described him as the “ultimate hip-hop executive.”

In 2007, Eric Nicks created R&B Live New York, the music industry’s most exclusive industry showcase. Since its inception, R&B Live has hosted artists such as Fantasia, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Brian McKnight and many more. The star-studded room has included Kevin Lyles, Jay-Z, Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard and many other celebrities and industry executives.

2008 marked Nicks’ entrepreneurial venture. After successfully releasing Lil Kim’s “Download” featuring T-Pain on his independent label Brookland Entertainment, Eric joined forces with August Rigo to build Alpine Music Group.

Very generous with his knowledge and experience, Eric Nicks sits on the board of advisors for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He is often a guest speaker at a variety of colleges, including NYU, Morehouse, and many others.  He visits group homes and transitional homes for young men coming out of prison and speaks to them on various topics.

The Brooklyn native lives by his credo “don’t get caught without a chair when the music stops.”  Nicks’ hard work and dedication ensures that he will always have a seat at the table.

 

AUGUST RIGO – Founder

The present, an era saturated with blatant repetition, ideas and concepts so much so that it would seem as if every note has been heard and every song sung. It is no doubt a pleasant surprise to find an individual who does not conform to the now but is defined as the next.

The future is August.

Born Dan August Rigo, he has been performing and singing since the tender age of 5. However, it wasn’t until he saw Michael Jackson’s legendary performance of Billy Jean for Motown’s 25th anniversary that he knew what his life calling was. He studied his new idol and in so developed a sound and style for himself. It didn’t stop there. Not feeling satisfied in just being a singer, he taught himself to play piano, guitar and drums.

To fully understand August, one only needs to listen and feel his music. Armed with charisma, charm and a knack for the spontaneous, he is a true artist in every sense of the word. In a time where music is lacking in depth and soul, he enters a fresh face and sound to shatter the mold. When he sings he evokes emotion and takes you along for a ride you won’t forget. A blend of Pop, R & B and Soul, August turns heads everywhere he is heard.

Not only a phenomenal singer, August has paralleled his vocal ability with a powerful skill, songwriting, arrangement & production. His ability to blend the abstract with the norm, along with concept driven writing has been a recipe for success. He has penned songs for producers Stargate (Ne-Yo. Beyonce, Rihanna), JR Rotem (Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, Iyaz), The Runners (DJ Khaledm Rick Ross) and many more. Responsible for Justin Bieber’s current hit “U Smile” as well as Iyaz “Solo”, more of August’s work will be climbing the charts in 2010.

This year also marks August’s US debut as an artist, having inked a deal with Def Jam records. August wrote his entire debut album and weaves tales of loves lost, gained and desired. It is through his unique expression of life and experiences that he connects with his captivated audience. Ready to fill the void left by the music of old he is ready for the waiting world.

August is the sound, the voice, and the truth. “I just want to make music that can take you somewhere, hopefully you’ll wanna come with me” – August.

 

AZAR S. BOGAN – Manager

Azar S. Bogan began her career in music at the age of 16 when she taught herself how to DJ. After having interned at the promotions department of Interscope Records in L.A., secured her own shows on college and community radio stations in Montreal, Canada. Her all-female hiphop radio show Cypher on CKUT 90.3FM garnered international attention and aired from 1998 through 2003.

During this time, Azar held various positions in the local music scene in Montreal. During the demise of Napster, Azar became the urban EJ at FLIPR, the first legitimate peer-to-peer file sharing service for music. Azar further developed her contacts by introducing digital distribution to record labels worldwide.

In 2002, Azar produced and released a 12″ on her own imprint that received accolades from The Source, Elemental, URB and many other publications. The following year, she was accepted into NYU’s elite Music Business Graduate Program.

While completing her Masters, she ran the operations of Day By Day Entertainment, a national independent distribution company based in New York City and was responsible for over 15 releases.

After a brief internship at Universal Motown, she went on to work in the A&R Department under Executive VP of A&R Bruce Carbone as well as Sr. VP of A&R Eric Nicks. While at Universal Motown Records, Eric Nicks took Azar under his wing and involved her in 1st Class Entertainment, the company responsible for the industry’s most influential showcase, R&B Live, an event that has featured exclusive performances by Ne-Yo, Brian McKnight, Fantasia, Mario, Trey Songz, J Holiday and many more.

Under her consulting company PSP, Inc. Azar helped guide the careers of artists such as Poison Pen, Eternia, Duo Live, Brooklyn Academy and The Kin. Today Azar is a manager at Alpine Music Group and right hand to music industry veteran, Eric Nicks.

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Jodie Connor releases brand new video “Take You There” ft Busta Rhymes

Jodie Connor released her brand new video for “Take You There” ft. Busta Rhymes today. The single will be out in July 2012 on 3Beat.

Ginette Claudette releases “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” Mixtape

Ginette Claudette releases “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” Mixtape on DatPiff. Download here. For more info, go to whoisginetteclaudette.com.

Ginette Claudette releases single “Fade” off of upcoming mixtape “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”

Ginette Claudette releases single “Fade” off of upcoming mixtape “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” dropping May 11th.

Jaicko releases title song off of upcoming mixtape “Gentlemen Don’t Survive”

Jaicko releases title song off of upcoming mixtape “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” dropping May 14th.

Jaicko – Gentlemen Don’t Survive – Episode 3

Jaicko Lawrence’s 2nd episode of web series “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” explores his introduction to music. Look out for Jaicko’s mixtape coming soon!

Alpine Music Group Recording Artist, Justine Skye, Releases “Skye High” Mixtape

Alpine Music Group recording artist Justine Skye released her debut mixtape “Skye High” today, April 20th, 2012.

“Skye High” speaks on experiences that the 16-year old Brooklyn native has had. “One of my favorite songs is Another Boy. It’s a situation many people find themselves in, especially when you’re young.” The mixtape, boasting a slew of urban-pop records, was produced and co-written by singer/songwriter August Rigo (One Direction’s “Gotta Be You”, Justine Bieber’s “U Smile”, etc.).

With a natural God given talent, stunning good looks, bubbly personality and a daring sense of adventure, Justine Skye is on the fast track to success. Justine lives a double life as a carefree teenager during the day and superstar in training by night.

Justine Skye was born to parents of Jamaican decent on August 24th, 1995. Her mother, Nova Perry, a well-reknowned entertainment attorney, raised Justine in the music industry. Perry realized Justine was serious about being an artist at a music business panel when her daughter raised her hand and asked the room if she could sing. She has been singing and writing ever since.

Download the mixtape here.

August Rigo to be featured on America’s Got Talent as Vocal Coach

Alpine Music Group would like to congratulate August Rigo on his new position as Vocal Coach of America’s Got Talent. Stay tuned for more details.

Jaicko – Gentlemen Don’t Survive – Episode 2

Jaicko Lawrence’s 2nd episode of web series “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” explores his introduction to music. Look out for Jaicko’s mixtape coming soon!

Who Is Ginette Claudette? – Episode 4 – Recording

Ginette Claudette’s 3rd episode – Recording – of web series “Who Is Ginette Claudette?”. Look out for mixtape “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” on May 11th 2012.

Who Is Ginette Claudette? – Episode 3 – Memory Lane

Ginette Claudette’s 3rd episode – Memory Lane – of web series “Who Is Ginette Claudette?”. Look out for mixtape “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” on May 11th 2012.

Justine Skye – “TRIPPIN” [Original Song]

Justine Skye releases her new song “TRIPPIN”

 

 

JAICKO releases “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” Ep 1

JAICKO released his new web series “Gentlemen Don’t Survive” which takes viewers on a journey with him on his Road to Success.

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Ginette Claudette releases “Who is Ginette Claudette?”

Ginette Claudette released her first episode of her new 10-week web series of “Who Is Ginette Claudette?”

 

Recording Artist, Ginette Claudette, To Release Web Series Leading To Mixtape

New York, New York — March 9, 2012. Recording artist Ginette Claudette is slated to release the first of 10 mini webisodes entitled “Who Is Ginette Claudette?” today. The web series will lead to the release of her debut mixtape “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” on Friday, May 11th, 2012.

Chronicling her life in and outside of music, the “Who Is Ginette Claudette?” web series will give fans insight into Ginette’s career, personal struggles and passion for music.

“I’m hoping through this self-discovery web series, people will get a sense of who I really am,” says Ginette.

Singing since the age of 3, Claudette dreamt of becoming a performer after watching her mother sing professionally for many years. At 12 she picked up a guitar and began writing songs.

Currently being courted by major labels, Claudette has worked with industry elites the likes of Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, August Rigo and many others. Her debut mixtape “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, due May 11th, 2012, aims for a “soulful, R&B/hip-hop, feel-good” vibe.

“She’s an amazing talent with a powerful voice and an even more powerful personality,” says Rico Love. “A superstar to say the absolute least.“

For the 21-year-old New York native, Ginette Claudette, relying on fond memories like singing with her older sister in the hospital before she passed away or performing at the Apollo Theater, fulfilling the dream of her father, who is also gone, help to keep her balanced. “Music is my outlet,” she says. “It’s what keeps me sane.”

For further info, visit: www.WhoIsGinetteClaudette.com

Ginette Claudette covers Lauryn Hill’s ‘Ex Factor’

Jaicko – “Shot For Me” (Drake cover)

Jaicko covers Drake’s “Shot For Me”.

Justine Skye – “Dirty Diana” [Cover]

Justine Skye pays tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Here is her cover of “Dirty Diana”.

 

August Rigo – “Gravity” [Cover]

August Rigo’s Late Night cover of Gravity Live from the SLS Hotel Los Angeles.

 

Jaicko & Shane Forrester cover Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel”

Ginette Claudette covers Melanie Fiona’s “4am”.

Ginette Claudette covers Melanie Fiona’s “4am”.

August Rigo releases a video for “Kill Me” off of his Too Big To Fail Mixtape. Shot in his hometown, Toronto, Canada.

August Rigo releases a video for “Kill Me” off of his Too Big To Fail Mixtape. Shot in his hometown, Toronto, Canada.

Ginette Claudette covers The Fugees – “Killing Me Softly”

Ginette Claudette covers The Fugees’ “Killing Me Softly”

TONIGHT: August on Entertainment Tonight Canada

Tune in to Entertainment Tonight on your local Global channel in Canada at 7:30 ET/PT tonight to watch August Rigo’s special feature. We will be posting video after the original airing.

Justine Skye’s cover of All I Want For Christmas Is You

Justine Skye’s cover of All I Want For Christmas Is You

Jaicko – Are You Coming Home This Christmas

Jaicko – “Are You Coming Home This Christmas”

August Rigo on LOTL Radio tonight at 9pm EST/8pm Central

August Rigo on LOTL Radio tonight at 9pm EST/8pm Central

August Rigo LIVE on Toronto’s G98.7FM right now, tune in! http://www.g987fm.com/

August Rigo LIVE on Toronto’s G98.7FM right now, tune in! http://www.g987fm.com/

Entertainment Tonight Canada interviewed August Rigo today in his studio in Toronto. Check August ou

Entertainment Tonight Canada interviewed August Rigo today in his studio in Toronto. Check August out on the Drive Time Show today at 5pm EST on http://g987fm.com/. And tonight, catch August performing at Gift Of Music, Hard Rock Cafe, Toronto.

August Rigo performs at Gift Of Music Toronto at the Hard Rock Cafe tomorrow. Please join and suppor

August Rigo performs at Gift Of Music Toronto at the Hard Rock Cafe tomorrow. Please join and suppor

Justine Skye’s rendition of All I Want For Christmas Is You.

Justine Skye’s rendition of All I Want For Christmas Is You.

Justine Skye’s rendition of All I Want For Christmas Is You.

August Rigo remakes David Guetta and Usher’s “Without You”

August Rigo remakes David Guetta and Usher’s “Without You”

Jaicko’s live cover of Frank Ocean’s “We All Try”

Jaicko’s live cover of Frank Ocean’s “We All Try”

PJay Johnson recreates Rick Ross’ “You The Boss”

PJay Johnson recreates Rick Ross’ “You The Boss”

Ginette Claudette covers Rihanna’s “You Da One”

Ginette Claudette covers Rihanna’s “You Da One”

Jaicko covers Chris Brown’s “Fools With You”

Jaicko covers Chris Brown’s “Fools With You”

One Direction’s “Gotta Be You” written by August Rigo #1 on the UK Chart!

One Direction’s “Gotta Be You” written by August Rigo #1 on the UK Chart!

August Rigo does an unplugged version of his song “Kill Me” from his TOO BIG TO FAIL mixtape.

August Rigo does an unplugged version of his song “Kill Me” from his TOO BIG TO FAIL mixtape.

Learn more about August Rigo and his journey.

Learn more about August Rigo and his journey.

One Direction’s new video for “Gotta Be You” written by August Rigo

One Direction’s new video for “Gotta Be You” written by August Rigo

YOU ARE THE MUSIC

Ginette Claudette covers Rihanna’s “We Found Love”

Ginette Claudette covers Rihanna’s “We Found Love”

Justine Skye covers Lauryn Hill’s X-Factor.

Justine Skye covers Lauryn Hill’s X-Factor.

August Rigo – Kill Me from the mixtape TOO BIG TO FAIL

August Rigo – Kill Me from the mixtape TOO BIG TO FAIL

One Direction fans go wild for “Gotta Be You” written by August Rigo

One Direction fans go wild for “Gotta Be You” written by August Rigo

Jaicko remixes Big Sean’s “Marvin & Chardonnay”

Jaicko remixes Big Sean’s “Marvin & Chardonnay”

Jaicko remixes Big Sean’s “Marvin & Chardonnay”

 

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Ginette Claudette covers “Someone Like You” by Adele.

Ginette Claudette covers “Someone Like You” by Adele.

Mindless Behavior – Future

Mindless Behavior – Future

Future on Mindless Behavior’s “#1 Girl” album, written by August Rigo.

The lovely Ginette Claudette covers “Novacane” by Frank Ocean

The lovely Ginette Claudette covers “Novacane” by Frank Ocean

August Rigo “Here Comes Trouble” featuring Busta Rhymes Produced by The Runners

August Rigo “Here Comes Trouble” featuring Busta Rhymes

Produced by The Runners

Alpine Music Group wants to congratulate Justin Bieber on his VMA win last night for Best Male Video

Alpine Music Group wants to congratulate Justin Bieber on his VMA win last night for Best Male Video for “U Smile” written by our very own August Rigo.

Justine Skye covers Drake’s “Headlines”

Justine Skye covers Drake’s “Headlines”

Justine Skye covers Drake’s “Headlines”. Video coming soon!

Justine Skye covers Drake’s “Headlines”. Video coming soon!

Justine Skye covers Drake’s “Headlines”. Video coming soon!

The 5 Percentas trailer featuring #TeamAlpine All Stars directed by Lenny Len.

The 5 Percentas trailer featuring #TeamAlpine All Stars directed by Lenny Len.

Ginette Claudette covers Priscilla Renea’s “I Fell In Love With You”

Ginette Claudette covers Priscilla Renea’s “I Fell In Love With You”

Rest In Peace Amy Winehouse. Tribute by Alpine Music Group’s Justine Skye.

Rest In Peace Amy Winehouse. Tribute by Alpine Music Group’s Justine Skye.

August Rigo covers Lil Wayne’s “How To Love”.

August Rigo covers Lil Wayne’s “How To Love”.

Here is a snippet of August Rigo’s “This Isn’t Kansas” featuring Ginette Claudette and D-Pryde. The full version can be heard on August’s mixtape “Too Big To Fail” coming out soon on Alpine Music Group. Stay tuned!

Here is a snippet of August Rigo’s “This Isn’t Kansas” featuring Ginette Claudette and D-Pryde. The full version can be heard on August’s mixtape “Too Big To Fail” coming out soon on Alpine Music Group. Stay tuned!

Alpine’s 4th of July Cook-Out/Sing-Out featuring August Rigo, Yolanda Renee, Ginette Claudette, D-Pryde

Alpine’s 4th of July Cook-Out/Sing-Out featuring August Rigo, Yolanda Renee, Ginette Claudette, D-Pryde

Ginette Claudette remixes “Motivation” by Kelly Rowland

Ginette Claudette remixes “Motivation” by Kelly Rowland

“Songs About You” by August Rigo

“Songs About You” by August Rigo

Download “Songs About You” here.

Singer/Songwriters, Music Executives & Basketball Wives

Basketball Wives

Check out VH1 on Monday June 27th at 8pm EST/7 Central. Alpine Music Group’s Eric Nicks & August Rigo are featured on the next episode of Basketball Wives.

August @ FoundAsians interview and photoshoot – Brooklyn, NY

August @ FoundAsians interview and photoshoot – Brooklyn, NY

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Yolanda Renee – DJ Suss One presents Yolanda Renee “Girl From The Hood” Mixtape

Yolanda Renee – DJ Suss One presents Yolanda Renee “Girl From The Hood” Mixtape

As a young girl growing up in Southside Jamaica Queens, Yolanda Renée was surrounded by a family of musicians which included her mother, father, brother, uncles and aunts. She recorded her first song “Joys of Life” with her father, Gary DeBerry Sr. formerly of Creative Funk, at the age of 5. She grew up singing in church and became a lead choir singer at the age of 11. She has shared the stage with Lyfe Jennings, Lauryn Hill, Karina Pasion, Nikki Ross, Carl Thomas and Paula White amongst other artists. In May 2007, Yolanda Renée was discovered by Eric Nicks, former SVP of A&R at Universal Motown. She was immediately signed to the label and has since moved on with Eric Nicks to Alpine Music Group. Yolanda is currently in the midst of completing her debut album. Here’s a sneak preview of this powerful songstress with a special presentation by DJ Suss One. We hope you enjoy Yolanda Renee’s “Girl From The Hood” mixtape.
To download the mixtape, click HERE.

Today marks the release of Musiq Soulchild’s highly anticipated album Musqinthemagiq. Alpine’s own August Rigo penned several songs and executively produced the album. Pick up your copy today!

Musiqinthemagiq

Basketball Wives

Eric Nicks, August Rigo & Justa Beast are headed to a taping of Basketball wives, where Team Alpine will be working with Tami Roman’s daughters “Jazz & Lyric”. Stay tuned for details of when the show will air.Tami

Dark Fantasy cover by August Rigo – directed by Lenny Len

Dark Fantasy cover by August Rigo – directed by Lenny Len

Musiq Soulchild – Anything ft. Swizz Beats written by August Rigo

Musiq Soulchild – Anything ft. Swizz Beats written by August Rigo

In good company. Founder of Alpine Music Group, Eric Nicks, gets a mention in Billboard magazine (Fe

In good company. Founder of Alpine Music Group, Eric Nicks, gets a mention in Billboard magazine (Fe

At the Grammy’s

Last year, we vowed that 2011 will mark the year that Alpine Music Group will take home a Grammy. Tonight fingers are crossed as Justin Bieber’s “My World 2.0” is nominated and Alpine Music Group’s own August Rigo is responsible for 3 records on the album, including the single “U Smile”. Good luck, August!

Sunshine in the Storm

While Alpine was bombarded with over 18 inches of snow, August Rigo, E Nicks and I Stax hit sunny Miami for sessions with Jay Sean & The Runners, Super Dup and the one and only Timbaland! Pictures coming soon.

Craig David, August Rigo, Justa Beast and guitarist Mark Pellizzer at Alpine Studios.

Craig David, August Rigo, Justa Beast and guitarist Mark Pellizzer at Alpine Studios.

Sean Kingston “Sleep All Day (Party All Night)” – written by August Rigo

Sean Kingston “Sleep All Day (Party All Night)” – written by August Rigo

August Rigo working with the legendary Mary J Blige at Platinum Sounds Studios, NYC.

August Rigo working with the legendary Mary J Blige at Platinum Sounds Studios, NYC.

August Rigo, Justa Beast & Barbados-native group, Coverdrive!

August Rigo, Justa Beast & Barbados-native group, Coverdrive!

August Rigo and Justa Beast working with the Cimorelli sisters in L.A.

August Rigo and Justa Beast working with the Cimorelli sisters in L.A.

Justin “Justa Beast” Graham

Justin Graham & August Rigo

Justin “Justa Beast” Graham, native of Providence, Rhode Island, is a multi-talented producer with a golden ear. Justin was introduced to music as a young boy when his mom enrolled him in piano lessons. His older brother then opened his eyes to production.

With music as his passion, he attended Audio Institute of New England. Upon graduating at the age of 19, Justin worked and saved his money and opened up Trackhouse Recording Studios a year later.

The studio garnered a lot of traffic and created a buzz. Eventually Eric Nicks took Justa Beast under his wing and began managing him as a producer.

Justin has since teamed up with August Rigo and created the production duo “August & The Beast”. Together they have produced records for Victoria Justice, Leona Lewis, Jaheim, Daley and many others.

Welcome to Miami

August Rigo’s jet-setting again! Headed to Miami to work with Jay Sean after working with the talented Cimorelli sisters.

Jay Sean

Cimorelli

August Rigo & Justa Beast are out on the west coast completing sessions with the Cimorelli sisters.

Cimorelli

Yolanda Renee and August Rigo at Alpine Studios.

Yolanda Renee and August Rigo at Alpine Studios.

Back to the Big Apple

After a week of Leona Lewis sessions in Los Angeles, the boys are back in town. August Rigo is busy getting it in with Gerry Wonda/Musiq Soulchild during the day, and Stereotypes/Ahmad Belvin in the evenings. Keep your ear out for smashes coming out soon!

City of Dreams

The whole team is out in Los Angeles working hard. August Rigo, Justa Beast, Kelly Sheehan and Jaicko are all busy creating beautiful music on the west coast. Stay tuned for more!

Justa Beast, Victoria Justice & August Rigo @ Alpine

Justa Beast, Victoria Justice & August Rigo @ Alpine

Justin Bieber – U Smile

Justin Bieber – U Smile

Justin Bieber’s latest single “U Smile” is written by August Rigo

 

Jet Setting

The month of August is packed for August Rigo & Alpine Music. After a weekend birthday celebration in Toronto, August flew to Los Angeles to wrap up Jesse McCartney’s album with one last hit! Check out the pictures below:

August & Jesse McCartney

August & JLS in Toronto

Summer Madness

July has been insane for Alpine Music Group and the month of August is proving to be even crazier. August & The Beast have had sessions with Bridgette Kelly, Stereotypes, The Runners, Kelly Sheehan and more.

Check back for updates!

Kelly Sheehan & August Rigo at Alpine.

Kelly Sheehan & August Rigo at Alpine.

August Rigo at BMI’s BET Awards party

August Rigo at BMI’s BET Awards party

BMI’s BET Nominees Party

Eric Nicks and August Rigo co-hosted the BMI BET Nominees Party in L.A. on June 25th. In attendance were Drake, Birdman, Ray J, Brandy, NeNe Leakes, Chris Tucker, Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, and BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee.


August Rigo with The Noisettes.

August Rigo with The Noisettes.

Check out the Vitamin Water Campaign featuring production by August Rigo and Justa Beast!

The Choice is Yours – Vitamin Water Campaign

Alpine on the finals!

Alpine’s presence felt during the NBA finals, as the Vitamin Water commercials’ music was produced by August Rigo and Justa Beast.

Alpine does L.A.

What a busy week it has been for Alpine Music! August Rigo, Eric Nicks, Justa Beast and newly signed artist Shianne Phillips took over Los Angeles.

Cody SimpsonAugust was in studio with Atlantic recording artist Cody Simpson.

Justa Beast was busy working on music for 2 up and coming TV Shows.

Eric Nicks was introducing newly signed Alpine recording artist Shianne Phillips to the music industry.

Check back here to find out more!

Eric Nicks, Nicole Plantin & August Rigo at BMI Los Angeles

Eric Nicks, Nicole Plantin & August Rigo at BMI Los Angeles

Fat Joe – If It Ain’t About Money f. Trey Songz

Fat Joe – If It Ain’t About Money f. Trey Songz

Fat Joe ft. Trey Songz “If It Ain’t About Money” written by August Rigo

A sneak peek at August’s photoshoot with Aviva Klein today at Alpine.

A sneak peek at August’s photoshoot with Aviva Klein today at Alpine.

Pleasure P – Change Positions

Pleasure P – Change Positions

Pleasure P “Change Positions” – written by August Rigo

Justin Bieber – Stuck In the Moment

Justin Bieber – Stuck In the Moment

Justin Bieber “Stuck In The Moment” – Written by August Rigo

Writer Autumn Rowe, SRC recording artist C Jones & August Rigo at Alpine Studios.

Writer Autumn Rowe, SRC recording artist C Jones & August Rigo at Alpine Studios.

Vitamin Water

Justa Beast & August Rigo are producing a track for Vitamin Water with a stellar line-up of MCs! Check back here for updates.

Iyaz – Solo

Iyaz – Solo

Iyaz “Solo” – written by August Rigo

August with The Runners in Miami, working on “Borrowed Time” for Kelly Clarkson.

August with The Runners in Miami, working on “Borrowed Time” for Kelly Clarkson.

Justin Bieber – U Smile

Justin Bieber – U Smile

Justin Bieber “U Smile” – written by August Rigo

August Rigo

I just want to make music that can take you somewhere, hopefully you’ll wanna come with me.

AUGUST RIGO

 

Biography


“I just want to make music that can take you somewhere, hopefully you’ll wanna come with me,” says pop, R&B and soul songwriting sensation August. And with hits already scattered about the charts—among them teen star Justin Beiber’s platinum second release, My World 2.0, which features three August co-penned tracks, “U Smile,” “Stuck in a Moment” and “Kiss and Tell“ —he’s well on his way to doing just that.

Born Dan August Rigo, August caught the music bug early when he saw Michael Jackson’s legendary performance of “Billy Jean” on Motown’s 25th Anniversary TV show. “Even at that age, I knew I was witnessing something extraordinary,” says August. “I think my destiny was etched in stone from that very moment.

While still in his teens, the Toronto-born August, who taught himself to play keyboards and guitar, and who names artists as disparate as Jodeci and the band Chicago as influences, traveled to New York City to meet with producers and record label heads. “Every time I had a new song or two, I’d scrape together whatever money I had and go meet with everybody. It was a hard grind, but eventually it all worked out.”

August’s phenomenal talents and formidable songwriting/production skills soon caught the ear of industry heavyweights such as Eric Nicks, Sha Money, Irv Gotti, and Chaka Khan just to name a few, which led to a head-spinning slew of written songs for artists such as Sean Kingston, Mary J Blige, Leona Lewis, JLS, Pleasure P, Iyaz, and Jessica Jarrel, just to name a few.

“It’s incredible how fast everything has happened in the last couple of years,” says August. “What I think artists and producers like about what I do is, I write with the radio in mind. I try to come up with a hooks and melodies that I can hear on the radio. But I still try to have an edge to what I do.”

Pretty soon August will be bringing those hooks front and center on his own album. A singer of incomparable depth and soul, August has partnered with Justa Beast to form a company and has signed with Island/Def Jam as an artist in his own right.

“Being a self-contained artists is really where I’m headed,” says August. “Songwriting for other acts has been something of a means to an end. But to make my own records and show the world what I’m all about, that’s where my head is at.”

August is co-producing (with Justa Beast) the bulk of his forthcoming album, but he’s going to work with Boi-1da, Stargate, The Runners & Stereotypes. “It’s 80 per cent done at this point,” he says. “It’s exciting. Everything’s been leading up to this. I think when people hear my record, they’ll get a full sense of what I’m all about.”

And with his already proven track record, no doubt music fans will soon be seeing August’s name at the top of the charts.

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August Rigo – Too Big To Fail by Alpine_Music

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Discography

Singles Written by August Rigo

2011: “Party All Night (Sleep All Day)” (Sean Kingston)
2011: “Anything” (Musiq Soulchild)
2010: “Solo” (Iyaz)
2010: “Change Positions” (Pleasure P)
2010: “Up & Running” (Jessica Jarrell)

Songs Written by August Rigo

Musiq Soulchild – “MusiqIntheMagiq”

1. “Anything”
3. “Sayido”
5. “Silver&Gold”
6. “WaitingStill”
7. “Backtowhere”
13. “Clumsylove” (iTunes bonus track)

Justin Bieber – My World 2.0

3. “Stuck in the Moment”
4. “U Smile”
11. “Kiss and Tell” (iTunes bonus track)”

Iyaz – Replay (Iyaz Album)

2. “Solo (Iyaz Song)”

JLS – Outta This World

3. “Outta This World”
5. “Work”
6. “I Know What She Like”
11. “Love at War”

Girlicious – Rebuilt (album)

5. “Unlearn Me”
9. “Over You (Girlicious song)

Cheryl Cole – Messy Little Raindrops

9. “Better to Lie”

GINETTE CLAUDETTE

 

Biography


For 19-year-old Ginette Claudette relying on fond memories like singing with her older sister in the hospital before she passed away or performing at the Apollo Theater, fulfilling the dream of her father, who is also gone, help to keep her balanced. “Music is my outlet,” she says. “It’s what’s keeps me sane.”

After a slight tilt of her head, a sweet gaze, and a deep breath the singer-songwriter unleashes her soulful and impacting tone, recalling any idea that she’s just another young dream. Although when she speaks she reminds you that she is in fact a young lady full of giggles and eager anticipation. “I smile from ear to ear,” says the New York native when summing up the emotions surrounding her budding music career. “Even with the ups & downs, how many of us really get to live out our dream like this?”

Singing since the age of 3, Claudette dreamt of becoming a performer after watching her mother sing professionally for many years. At 12 she picked up a guitar and began writing songs.

Now signed to Universal Republic, Claudette has seen sharing studio time with the lights of industry veterans such as Rico Love (Usher, Beyonce, Keri Hilson, Mario, Kelly Rowland), Mario Winans (diddy, Usher, Mary J Blige) & many others, aiming for a “soulful, R&B/hip-hop, feel-good” vibe on her debut album, due 2011.

“She’s an amazing talent with a powerful voice and an even more powerful personality,” says Rico Love. “A superstar to say the absolute least.”

“This is what I was born to do,” says Claudette. “I’m in the right place.”

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JUSTINE SKYE

 

Biography

With a natural God given talent, stunning good looks, bubbly personality and a daring sense of adventure, Justine Skye is on the fast track to success. At only 16 years of age, this Brooklyn born singer/songwriter lives a double life as a carefree teenager during the day and superstar in training by night.

Justine Skye was born to parents of Jamaican decent on August 24th, 1995. Her mother, Nova Perry, a well-reknowned entertainment attorney, raised Justine in the music industry. Perry realized Justine was serious about being an artist at a music business panel when her daughter raised her hand and asked the room if she could sing.

Justine got her start at a professional singing career when she performed songs to go with the book “Rules To Rock By”. Today Justine is working on her debut album and has been chosen as a correspondent of the new BET show “Looped In Live”.

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JAICKO

Biography 

JAICKO [pronounced Jay-co], born and raised in Barbados, is an extremely talented artist whose music speaks for itself with its remarkable fusion of Caribbean, POP and R&B sounds. Jaicko was born into a family of music with his father, Philip Forrester, being a well-known musician in Barbados and the Caribbean. Philip recognized Jaicko’s amazing talent and by the tender age of nine Jaicko was already developing his musical skills, singing and recording in studios around the Caribbean and the USA.

In 2009 Jaicko was signed to Capitol Records where he began to work on his album “Can I” and the release of his two singles “Oh Yeah” ft. Snoop Dogg and “Fast Forward”. Soon after Jaicko traveled the United States and Canada as he toured with Sean Kingston and graced the stages around the world including Japan and Trinidad with several other artists such as New Boys, B.O.B, Train, Iyaz, Kat Deluna, Neyo and Livvi Franc.  Jaicko achieved several Barbados Music Awards and nominations where he was up against mega Superstars such as Rihanna and Shontelle.

Jaicko’s ambitious and determined character pushes him to be proactive and very hands-on with his career from anything to do with his songwriting to the production of all of his music, branding and any creative decisions. Not only is Jaicko known for his vocal talent but he is also recognized for his producing and song-writing skills. Jaicko has been working continuously to build his musical skills and his song-writing catalog as he works alongside producers and song-writers such as The Stereotypes, Jim Jonsin, Mo Chedda, J.N.I.C.E, Ant Maestro, August Rigo, Rico Love, Stargate, Detail and DJ Camper.

Currently Jaicko is working on his mix-tape and his next album.

 

Discography

Singles

  1. 2010: “Oh Yeah“ Ft Snoop Dogg – Jaicko- Written By (Lil Eddie , Stereotypes)
  2. 2010: “Fast Forward” – Jaicko ( Jaicko Lawrence ,Phillip Forrester , Ryan and Smitty)
Songs
  1. 2010: “Can I” Ft Danny Ried – Jaicko – Produced by (Jaicko Lawrence and Phillip Forrester ) written by ( Jaicko Lawrence , Phillip Forrester and Danny Ried)
  2. “Dance With Me” – Aaron Carter Ft. Flo-Rida ( Co-write )
  3. “Where Did It Go” Ft. Danny Ried – Dwane Husbands (Barbados)  Produced by ( Jaicko Lawrence , Phillip Forrester)
  4. “Crazy Clue” Ft Jaicko – Shane Forrester  - Produced by (Jaicko , Shane Forrester) – Written by ( Shane Forrester )

 

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JODIE CONNOR

 

Biography

Delivering a welcome dose of R&B-pop to the MC-laden homegrown scene, Mancunian Jodie Connor is the voice you will have heard on Roll Deep’s number one smash ‘Good Times’.

Her fans include Chipmunk and Tinie Tempah, but it was a few years back that Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B began to nurture Jodie’s talent, introducing her to professional studios and the art of good song writing.

“When I heard her voice and met her, I thought wow she’s a star! Jodie always had a great voice and a good ear for music, which shows in her song-writing”

She moved on to form a girl group and it was during a brief stint of recording with them in America that she met her musical soul mate, producer Dawood (Roll Deep’s ‘Good Times’), with whom she’s been harnessing and developing her sound. After building her profile in the club scene with dance tracks including ‘Love Of My Life’ and the bassline smash ‘Reason’, Jodie took a break to focus on the pop sound she’d increasingly grown to love.

“It’s all about making good music and having fun – that’s where I am at… I’d like to be sharing a stage with the likes of Beyonce or Rihanna, who wouldn’t?”

It was in 2009, after a friend arranged a meeting with Wiley at a flat in Manchester, that the goalposts really moved and Jodie’s master plan began to take serious shape. Within three months of playing the Godfather of Grime her body of work (an archive of hundreds of tracks), together they created the club hit - ‘Electric Bugaloo’.

The next track to be developed from their writing and production collaboration was ‘Good Times’, the track that would signal Roll Deep’s return to the top of the music scene and deliver their first number one hit. There was only one downside to Jodie proving she had the Midas touch when it comes to the new skool R&B-pop formula – she had to quit her day-job with the Youth Offending Services.

“My role was to try and stop people reoffending, working on alcohol and drug use and with the families. With the ‘Good Times’ video coming out I didn’t think it was fair to try and juggle both. Youth justice is a serious subject and I hope other young people from the streets might be inspired to look at careers in it…

Having completed the Roll Deep club tour, which included performances at Glastonbury, Wakestock, Wireless and dates in Ibiza, plus opening for Diddy Dirty Money in Glasgow, Jodie’s also finished her stint on the MOBO tour alongside Skepta, Aggros Santos and Scorcher, and the Clubland tour featuring stars like Tinchy Stryder and Basshunter. Jodie will continue her live dates with slots at this year’s Glastonbury and Wireless festivals alongside Black Eyed Peas, Plan B and Tinie Tempah.

With so much clubbing on the agenda, it’s no wonder Jodie’s ideal night now consists of friends, sipping from a bottle of red wine and eating good food. But don’t expect there to be any pets about, despite being a country girl at heart having grown up around the farms of Manchester’s Saddleworth, Jodie confesses to being scared of animals and anything fur related (“I’d rather sit in a tank of spiders than sit with a dog in my front room”).

Jodie has spent time in the studio with RocNation writers Makeba Riddick (Beyonce/ Rihanna) and James Fontalroy (Chris Brown/ Leona Lewis/ Ciara) in preparation for her debut album which will be out in 2011. It will feature her hit singles ‘Now or Never’ with Wiley and ‘Bring It’ with Tinchy Stryder.

While inspirations include Alicia Keys and Aaliyah, it’s Drake, Labrinth and a collaboration with a female rapper that are top of Jodie’s wish list.

 

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Discography

Singles

  1. 2011/2012: “Living My Life” – Jodie Connor
  2. 2011: ” Now or Never” – Jodie Connor featuring Wiley
  3. 2011: “Bring It” – Jodie Connor featuring Tinchy Stryder
  4. 2010: “Good Times” – Roll Deep featuring Jodie Connor
Guest Appearances
  1. 2008: “Love My Life” – Dawood & Knight ft Jodie Connor
  2. 2010: “Electric Boogaloo

JUSTA BEAST

 

Biography

Justin “Justa Beast” Graham, native of Providence, Rhode Island, is a multi-talented producer with a golden ear. Justin was introduced tomusic as a young boy when his mom enrolled him in piano lessons. His older brother then opened his eyes to production.

With music as his passion, he attended Audio Institute of New England. Upon graduating at the age of 19, Justin worked and saved his money and opened up Trackhouse Recording Studios a year later.

The studio garnered a lot of traffic and created a buzz. Eventually Eric Nicks took Justa Beast under his wing and began managing him as a producer.

Justin has since teamed up with August Rigo and created the production duo “August & The Beast”. Together they have produced records for Victoria Justice, Leona Lewis, Jaheim, Daley and many others.

Discography

  1. 2008 – “Harlem’s Amercian Gangster” (Jim Jones)
  2. 2010 – “The Invitation” (Donnis)
  3. 2010 – “Sometimes” (Keyshia Cole)

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SPINZ BEATS

 

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Coming soon….

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Coming soon….

 

 

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J-DOE

Biography

James “J-Doe” Smith was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He learned to play drums for his local church at age 9 and taught himself pino and bass guitar during high school. At 16 he met Ricc Rude who became his music mentor and taught him the art of production. Smith began making a name for himself around the city by producing beats for local artists.

J-Doe went on to release producer mixtapes and eventually worked on his own music as an artist. He quickly developed his pen and teamed up with several other writers known as Team BWB. Their first success was placing the single “Damaged” with Making The Band’s Danity Kane.

A triple threat, J-Doe continues to write and produce for other artists while developing himself as an artist. He recently released ”Coke, Dope Crack, Smack” featuring Busta Rhymes, David Banner & T-Pain.

Discography

  1. “Radio” (Cassie)
  2. “Damaged” (Danity Kane)
  3. “Amazing” (David Banner ft Chris Brown) [Not Released]
  4. “Yah Mean” (David Banner ft. Lil Wayne) [Not Released]
  5. “Shawty Whats Up” (Day 26)
  6. “How We Roll” (Don Omar, Busta Rhymes, Reek Da Villan, J-Doe)
  7. “Busy” (Genuine)
  8. “First Time” (Genuine)
  9. “Twisted” (Gorilla Zoe ft Lil Jon”
  10. “All Said And Done” (Jamie Foxx
  11. “On Ya Toes” (Jamie Foxx)
  12. “Sleeping Pill” (Jamie Foxx)
  13. “Yep That’s Me” (Jamie Foxx ft Soulja Boy & Ludacris)
  14. “Keep It Between Us” (Kelly Rowland)
  15. “Fireworks” (Tyrese)
  16. “Stay” (Tyrese)
  17. “Take Over” (Tyrese)
  18. “What Took You So Long” (Tyrese)
  19. “Whatever You Are” (Tyrese)
  20. “Dancing In Dee’s Sheets” (Various Artists)

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KEITH JAMES

 

Biography

Unless you’ve been living under the Red Line, chances are you’re familiar with R&B phenom and Chicago native Jeremih. The Billboard chart topping artist’s hit singles include Birthday Sex, Imma Star, and I Like. What you
may not know is another Chicago native’s behind the scene contribution plays a big part in Jeremih success. Songwriter Keith James, a Morgan Park alum and oddly enough culinary school graduate, is the co-writer of not just the aforementioned releases, but is credited for 12 new recordings on Jeremih’s sophomore album entitled “All About You”. James and Jeremih grew up childhood friends and have been working with each other ever since.
Currently, Keith James has entered into a publishing deal with Alpine Music Group/Sony ATV and has been working on recordings with August Rigo (Justin Bieber, Iyaz, One Direction), as well as, production group Da Internz (Rihanna, etc). James also recently had a placement on Maybach Music’s new album “Self Made” featuring Jeremih, Rick Ross, and Wale. James is also planning to start his own company with fellow management team members John Monopoly and Brian “Mase” Freeman (Hustle Management).

Discography

  1. ‘Birthday Sex” (Jeremih)
  2. “Everywhere We Are” (Jeremih)
  3. “All About You” (Jeremih)
  4. “Xs Os (Jeremih)
  5. “Down On Me (Jeremih)
  6. “Take Off” (Jeremih)
  7. “I Like” (Jeremih)
  8. “The Five Senses” (Jeremih)
  9. “Broken Down” (Jeremih)
  10. “Holding On” (Jeremih)
  11. “Wanna Get Up” (Jeremih)
  12. “Sleepers” (Jeremih)
  13. “Love Don’t Change” (Jeremih)
  14. “We Like Party” (Jeremih)
  15. “That Way” (Wale ft. Jeremih)
  16. “Girls Gone Wild” (50 Cent ft. Jeremih) [Not Released]

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DAVID DAWOOD

 

Biography

Producer/ Songwriter/ Engineer/ DJ Born in Manchester on 14th August 1981, David Dawood is the musical architect behind 2010’s club banger “Goodtimes” by Roll Deep ft. Jodie Connor. The single was an instant No.1 success in the UK chart and held this position for 3 weeks making it one of the longest reigning No.1’s of 2010.  2011 has so far seen Dawood achieving additional UK chart successes with R&B-Pop singer Jodie Connor; “Now or Never” released in January charted at No.14 and was soon followed by another Top 40 accomplishment; “Bring It” feat. Tinchy Stryder. Since the early nineties when Dawood began making beats on his school’s music computers, his main passion and priority has been creating music.

At a young age he learnt to play piano and Drums and began a college course on popular music. Dawood’s dedication to purely making music lead to his decision to drop out of college in order to raise enough funds to buy studio equipment. It took a period of time, in which he worked full-time in a warehouse stacking boxes, for him to save up enough to purchase his first computer and sound module. His local youth centre in Manchester offered him the opportunity to enrol on an apprenticeship as a trainee engineer and Dawood utilised the studio in the evenings to record his own songs.  Finally, 2001 brought Dawood his first cut; his track “Flexin’” was used on the UK boyband Blue’s album “One Love”. The album sold over 2million copies worldwide and Dawood’s contribution gained recognition from Universal Music who approached him with his first publishing deal.

In the years that followed Dawood continued writing and perfecting his skills and also made a name for himself as a DJ performing in the UK and all around Europe. In 2003 Dawood began collaborating with Jodie Connor and over the years produced, co-wrote and engineered the sounds that are to appear on her forthcoming debut album.

In 2010 with the success of “Goodtimes”, Dawood re-signed a major publishing deal with Universal. Jodie Connor also signed a recording deal with Polydor which saw the demand for an album: the entirety of which was produced and co-wrote by Dawood. He has recently moved to London and given up his 6 weekly DJ residencies in order to focus his attention on production and songwriting. Dawood has also worked with Tinchy Stryder on material for his forthcoming album that is due for release in 2011. He has also ventured overseas to the US to work in LA  and New York to work with some of the biggest songwriters in the world.

Discography

  1. 2002 – “Flexin” (Blue)
  2. 2010 – “Good Times” (Roll Deep ft. Jodie Connor)
  3. 2011 – “Now or Never” (Jodie Connor)
  4. 2011 – “Bring It” (Jodie Connor)

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J.N.I.C.E

 

Biography

“I was born into a family that moved a lot.” We moved from NY to Michigan to Iowa to Texas and back to NY. I listened to everything the radio stations played in each state we lived in. The list went from: Duran Duran, to Marvin Gaye. “When my family made that final move back to NY it was something special. I was hearing KRS-1, Rakim, LL Cool J, Roxanne Shante, Slick Rick, Nice and Smooth for the first time, but more importantly the beats behind them.” That consumption would turn into a passion.

Jamal “J.N.I.C.E.” Pilgrim has been producing music since 2000, the same year he bought an MPC 2000 drum machine. “My best friend and I created a business and then we signed up for business credit cards. I couldn’t believe they approved us. When the credit card came in the mail, we didn’t waste anytime. We hit Guitar Center and started splurging on equipment.”

While balancing an overnight job and college in the day, J.N.I.C.E. would still find time to produce music. “Producing music became an addiction. I would stay up 2 days straight making beats. I would take 3-hour trips to Woodstock, NY from Queens to buy records that were rare. If I missed a day of making beats, I would be sick.”

Within a year of making his first beat, J.N.I.C.E. would find himself sitting in meetings with A&R’s – by way of steeling 2 way pager numbers out of a well connected music industry persons pager. “I didn’t want to go into meetings with the name Jamal Pilgrim so I created an acronym: J.N.I.C.E. (Jamal.kNow.It.Could.End).”J.N.I.C.E. would go on to meet with Tina Davis, Kevin Liles, Riggs Morales etc. “Just from those meetings, I was referred to other A&R’s.”

A break then came when J.N.I.C.E. received a text from P Diddy asking him to meet with Conrad Dimanche (President of A/R at Bad Boy entertainment.). “Rad loved my production. He loved how I laced samples and how my drums knocked.” J.N.I.C.E. would then be managed under Conrad would then take him under his wing and put him through “boot camp”, having him bang out beats on the weekends at “Daddy’s House”. Working in an environment where The Notorious BIG made hits along with walls decorated with Platinum and gold plaques and sharing the studio with hit making producers around him would mold J.N.I.C.E’s sound increasing his depth in and producing. The ladder of success didn’t stop there.

While still under Conrad’s watch, J.N.I.C.E. would then receive a phone call from his child hood friend Lamar Odom of the LA Lakers. Lamar would recruit J.N.I.C.E. as an in house producer for his new label Rich Soil/Asylum Records. While producing over 30 records for their first artist Ali Vegas, J.N.I.C.E would also work with the likes of: The Broadway musical Wicked, Joel Ortiz, Grafh, Miri Ben Ari (Grammy winning Hip Hop Violinist), Craig Mack, Phife Dog and Tash (Alkaholics).

Today, J.N.I.C.E. is currently signed to Alpine Music group, producing for their roster of writers and artists such August Rigo.

 

 

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ANT MAESTRO

 

 

Biography

Antmaestro is a first generation multi-talented musician. He plays several instruments including the piano and the trumpet. His interest in music came to him at a very young age. Antmaestro’s resume is filled with accomplishments from participating in Jazz contests at the tender age of 12, leading his high school band, to assisting in the engineering of R&B singer’s, Joe, latest album, Signature.

Majoring in music at the Wesleyan University provided Antmaestro with theory and technicalities behind the subject. His education, street influences, and whim for the auditory arts set a limitless canvas for originality that reflects in his music production. Antmaestro’s mentor is Joshua Thompson (Joe, Tyrese, O-Town). His craft is influenced by prodigies including, Babyface, Stevie Wonder and Max Martin; and his inspiration emerges from the Motown sound.

 

 

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