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Press Release: Platinum Selling Producer, S1, (Kanye West, “Power”), Enlists Cathryn Marie of Jet-Setter Image For Public Relations Services

Platinum Selling Producer, S1, Co-Producer of Grammy Award Winning Artist, Kanye West, “Power” track, Enlists Cathryn Marie of Jet-Setter Image For Public Relations Services

Monday, October 3, 2011 (California & Texas) – Jet-Setter Image today announces the signing of its newest client, Larry Griffin Jr of Soul Kontrollaz, Inc (SKP INC). Hip-Hop Producer Symbolyc One (“S1”) will retain Jet-Setter Image to provide Public Relation services, where he & his brand joins Atlantic Records recording Artist, Daniel “Diggy” Simmons, Kenny Carroll of Tik Watches and Detective/Sergeant Luddie Austin of A & E TV’s Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force. 

To date, S1’s most known produced track is Kanye West’s, “Power” off of Kanye’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” in 2010 – a track he co-produced with Kanye. Most recently, he scored it big with the co-production creation of Beyonce’s, “Best Thing I Never Had” on her “4” album, followed by the production credit on Jay Z’s &Kanye West’s, “Watch The Throne” album with “Murder to Excellence”. 

 

S1’s production style ranges from R & B, Soul, Underground Hip-Hop, Pop & all in between. His affiliation to the music industry is supported not only by the tracks he has produced for mega-artists, but also the Co-Publishing Deal he has landed with Jay Z’s Roc Nation, as well as his Non-Exclusive Producer deal with Kanye West and his Very GOOD Beats Company. Previous work with Erykah Badu, Ghost Face, Little Brother, Stat Quo & others has prepared him for the projects he is currently a part of. S1’s music is expected to be heard on the future albums of 50 Cent, Diggy Simmons, Willow Smith, Rihanna, Xzhibit, Rhyme Fest and Talib Kweli’s“Prisoner of Conscious”. Albums just released featuring S1 productions are, Strange Fruit Project’s, “A Dreamers Journey” and Phonte’s, “Charity Starts at Home” – “Gonna Be a Beautiful Night” featuring Carlitta Durand. 

 

Jet-Setter Image’s goal to contribute to S1’s campaign and making him an even larger household name by introducing him to new consumers, new projects and new brands that fit his targeted audience is inevitable.

 

 

• ·         X-Box 360 video game Forza Motorsport  4 licensed Kanye West’s “Power” record co-produced by S1.  Video Trailer via Youtube.com - Read More About October 11, 2011 Release via GamesRadar.com
• ·         Kanye West’s “Power” record co-produced by S1 to be used in upcoming video game Saints Row The Third Video Game – Video trailer viaYouTube.com Release Date November 15, 2011.
•       Producer S1 set to release his "Documentary" on January 1, 2012.

 

 

 

Download “Murder of Excellence” on I-Tunes

Download “Best Thing I Never Had” on I-Tunes

Download “A Dreamers Journey” on I-Tunes

Download “Power” on I-Tunes

 

Catch S1 in October’s Issue of “Source Magazine” on Page 25!!

 

 

Follow Symbolyc One on Twitter - LIKE Symbolyc One on Facebook - Visit Symbolyc One website

 

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For Booking and Management Inquires, contact Matt Middleton of S1 Management at mjmiddleton@msn.com

 

For General and Production Inquires, contact Theresa of S1 Management at theresa.teamskp@gmail.com / @TheresaSKP

 

For Interview/Press Requests contact, Cathryn Marie of Jet-Setter Image atContact@JetSetterImage.com / @CathrynMarie

 

Bio: NFL Player Morlon Greenwood

Exhibiting a greatness and versatility as an Artist is not an easy task. The ability to stand out and transcend in the industry requires a special niche and craft. Knowing what moves fans and captivates hearts while doing something one passionately acquires is what one would call, the ULTIMATE package.

Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Reggae artist, Ultimate, also known as Morlon Greenwood, began making music at an early age. Veering off into a competitive, sports lifestyle at an early age once leaving his native homeland, Ultimate relocated to Florida. A legend and hero at Freeport High school and Syracuse University, he was known for putting on a show and entertaining fans of all ages. With pit stops in Miami and Houston as part of his legacy, his music prowess has matured. Like a vintage wine it reflects his heritage and his quest to reach his optimum potential, to be the best. His music reveals his inner most thoughts which are always positive, inspirational and “heavenly”.

Working on his first EP, Ultimate’s, lead single, “Take Me There”, has proven to be a “feel good” phenomenon hit that is spreading coast to coast at wind gusts of approximately 52 to 56 mile per hour; it is very contagious. Written and performed by Ultimate “Take Me There” was created by ‘producer extraordinaire’ Blackout, Winston Thomas, of the Blackout Movement, (Mims, “This is Why I’m Hot”, Remix). The new single is the latest installment of the offensive and defensive duo.

Participating in various Music Festivals, Award Shows, along with “Take Me There” taking over airwaves in his homeland, Ultimate is already a step ahead of his musical competitors.  He took the stage at The World Beat Music Festival, The Reggae Soca Awards and The Houston Caribbean Festival, as well as headlined a promotional tour to London in 2007.  He has made numerous TV appearances on Telemundo and Sky TV and even hosted his own weekly radio show.

“Take Me There” is a sure winner that is destined to have global impact that cannot defined by any one category. The concept of “World Music in a unique category” seems appropriate. Through his music, Ultimate’s goal is to change the world for the better. He attributes his continued success now and in the future to God with whom he has a strong devotion to, his family and a deep desire to help people through his foundation. If that’s not the ULTIMATE package, I don’t know what is……9/8/09

Bio: Nikki "Promo Princess" Williams

Like so many other stories within the Music Industry; the opportunity and being exposed to operating and maintaining a successful Promotions and Marketing Company is available once surrounded by those within the business. Being victorious by starting up a company and running it properly with the teachings from a mentor is a different story. Nikki Williams, CEO of Promo Princess, listened, learned and has become a scholar in the Promotions and Marketing field.

Fondly known as Miss Nikki, in her hometown of, Houston, Texas, one would never believe that in High School she did not have many friends; considering the number of people who respect her and have worked for her. Establishing her name within the Music Industry began with her early relationship with the late and great, DJ Screw. The personal relationship with the Houston Legend DJ opened up the opportunity for Nikki to learn the business; running DJ Screw’s Music Store, sitting in on meetings with some of the industries most influential people and closing contracts. Nikki is thankful of the experience and exposure that came within their relationship. She learned patience, tolerance and most importantly, that the Music Industry was her calling.

Nikki’s relationship with Screw ended six months prior to the passing of the Famous DJ. Devastated by his passing, one would have expected Nikki to disappear from the Houston Industry Scene considering her influencer had passed but she lead by example and continued to move forward with her passion. Under the careful watch of, Oran “Lump” Lumpkin, CEO of One the Level Promotions and associate of DJ Screw, he assisted Nikki by bringing her aboard his company. What started out as personal assistant, phone answering duties, later turned into overwhelming meetings and phone conferences with Executives in the Music Industry.

Since the years of working for Lump, bumping her head and overcoming difficult hurdles, Nikki formed Promo Princess Marketing. Catering to DJ’s, Record Labels and Artists, The Promo Princess’ resume includes job placement with Capitol Records, Virgin Records, J Records and her most current position, Def Jam Records. The Houston Representative for each label, she has been awarded several plaques and recognition for her hard work and contribution for promotion of signed artists in the within the Houston region. 

Promo Princess is one of Houston’s most well respected Promotions and Marketing companies – along side of One the Level Promotions. Building awareness, establishing and branding new artists, along with already established and platinum selling artists, Nikki has stepped out of the shadow of her mentors. Never loosing focus of where she has come from, she has aspired to be as successful as those who assisted her along the way and has remained humble when doing so; victorious indeed. 5/19/09

Bio: Ed "Future" Wilson

Noted for his unparalleled depth, adeptness and agility in imparting knowledge, commentary and humor, he moves and inspires audiences with his unique delivery, vocal projection, prolific writing skills and social consciousness.  Speaking with the conviction of a general, the intensity of a middle linebacker and the wisdom of a sage Edwin Wilson of Flint, Michigan is indeed The Future.

Born April 3, 1979 in Flint, Michigan, Ed attended Flint public schools where he was an industrious student and gifted athlete, most notably in football. Graduating from Northern High School and went on to play semi-professional football in the metro Detroit area. Always very creative with words he never tried to develop those skills due to athletic pursuits. By accident, chance or maybe even luck, the power of the pen overtook his direction in life having him to focus on “Future” as a genuine Spoken Word Artist and not a Football Player.  

In his very first Slam competition he placed second and missed a tie for first by a mere half point. Continuously developing his craft and the genre by pushing the boundaries artistically and aesthetically, Ed is laying his own path stage after stage. He is a well-traveled artist, having performed in major cities such as Detroit, Miami, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Nashville, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton Ohio, Texas; showcasing his craft in highly coveted venues including The Mecca Night Club in Milwaukee, Zanzibar, Java Head and Urban Energy (Washington, D.C.), Church Hills (Miami), Redd Apple Gallery, Half Past Three and Chameleon Café (Detroit), The Green Mill (Chicago), Kijiji’s (Nashville) and Untamed Tongues in Las Vegas Nevada.

In just his fourth year of writing and performing, Future is the 2004 Redemption Poetry Slam Champion - Detroit Region, a nationwide poetry slam contest sponsored by FX Movies, and is a recent showcased artist for the BET Pantene Total You Tour in Detroit and Washington, D.C. He shared the stage during the BET Pantene tour with the talents of poet Nikki Giovanni, hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte, Black Entertainment Television anchor Jacque Reid, Grammy-winner gospel recording artist Yolanda Adams and comedienne Myra J. Future has toured with The Manhattans, and alongside Ray, Goodman & Brown.

In June of 2006 Future was invited to open for soul singing sensation Dwele at the famed Southern Theater in Columbus Ohio where he shared the stage with fellow artist Eric Roberson, Rashad and Middlechild. In September 2006 he performed at the New Hazlet Theater in Pittsburgh PA with the likes of Donnie and Amel Larrieux. Future performed with Saul Williams at Wright State University and has been a performer on the nationwide television show called Spoken, which has been airing since November of 2004 on the Black Family Channel. In December of 2005 Future made his TV acting debut playing the role of Q in a made for B.E.T. film called “Multitude of Mercies,” where he performed alongside Malcolm Jamal Warner.  Future has also shared the stage with performers such as Silk, Case, Chico DeBarge, Rome, Mighty Sparrow, Lady Calypso, Taalam Acey, Jessica Care Moore-Poole, Sonia Sanchez, Omar Tyree, Sonya Renee, Will “Da Real One” Bell and has recorded with Abiodune of the legendary Last Poets!

The University of Michigan graduate and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc member is active in the Flint/Genesee County community where he devotes his time, energy and talent. Birthing one of the biggest stage showcases for Flint talent with his “FLINT UN-PLUGGED” showcase, which was co founded with fellow Flint Town artist Amber Lakes, Future has an impressive collection of accolades, awards and championships including winning the Erotic Poetry Slam at The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor as well as being a member on two collegiate slam teams that won the Michigan Intrastate College Team Slam competition. Future is the 2005 Grand Slam Champion of Flint, Michigan and placed 9th overall in the 2005 IWPS (Individual World Poetry Slam). He is the 2005 Big Bang Poetry Slam competition winner, the 2005 Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Slam winner and the 2006 Grand Slam Champion of Flint Michigan. His second album, Future Presents: The 6^th Day Phantom Menace has been played on Flint’s local radio station 94.3 as well as Detroit’s internet radio station badgals-radio.com.

His continuous Tours throughout the Major Cities has drawn recognition and shows not even scheduled. He was recently the Featured Artist in KPTY PARTY 104.9’s and The Urban Zones P.O.E.T.S. – People of Encouraging Thoughts in Sharpstown – Spoken Word Showcase. Creating history and being the reason the event was put together, he was the star of Sharpstown Mall’s, Houston’s Premier Urban Mall, 1^st ever Spoken Word Showcase. Only a gifted individual as himself can walk into a building as an everyday person and walk out a star. Future is a powerful force in the Spoken Word movement; indeed, The Future is NOW. 10/8/07

Bio: Marcus "Memphis 10" Sullivan

Emerging to the radio scene as an Intern with Cumulus Broadcasting, KRWP POWER 97.5 in Houston, Texas before landing a Promotions position at Cumulus Broadcasting, KRBE 104.1 in Houston, Texas, Memphis 10 has paid his dues and is now potentially one of the greatest Radio Personalities to grace the Houston air waves. His current placement on Univision's KPTY PARTY 104.9 as Assistant Production Director and Radio Personality is authentication he is efficient with maintaining multiple positions in radio.

Marcus Sullivan, best known as Memphis 10 – in representation of his home State, Memphis, Tennessee – can be compared to a chameleon; relinquish a task to him and you will be impressed with the judicious and detailed time placed within the project. An all around "peoples person", he doesn't hold the position of "Number 1 Weekend Show" for nothing. His attentiveness and familiarity with the everyday person, allows him to produce a quality show with entertainment and satisfaction for his audience. "The 10 Spot" hosted by Memphis 10, heard each and every Saturday from 6 pm – 12 am, and is the longest segment radio show in the City of Houston.

While interning at POWER 97.5, Memphis 10's steadfastness allowed him to triumph and become co-host of the Sunday Morning Power Praise Party, while maintaining the position as assistant to the Promotions Director. The craft of with holding multiple duties was carried over to KRBE 104.1, as he held the positions of Promotions Assistant and Board Operator. Combine all of those positions and add Assistant Production Director, Assistant to the Music Director, Imaging Assistant, KPTY's Swing Jock and Weekend Radio Personality, you gather the many roles Memphis 10 has a KPTY employee. Unite them as one and you have a gifted individual who has done every position in radio, except sales and traffic; radio is his soul.

The ambitious, goal oriented individual that Memphis is, allows him to drive to be number one. Never quitting and always moving forward, he obtained his radio personality position within three months while doing Street Team work for KPTY. Content with the position he has with KPTY, yet having the determination to grow within a Radio Station Family is what he is currently seeking; he feels the credentials he has behind him would assist with creating a buzz for an already popular radio station, making the ratings excel to a higher level. Memphis 10's passion is radio – it's always been his life, his goal, his outlet. - 10/14/07

Bio: DJ Statik

Emerging from the close mentorship of DJ Cut Creator, DJ to LL Cool J, DJ Statik was welcomed into the Cumulus Broadcasting Family as one of the potential greatest DJ's to touch a turn table. Quickly landing a spot a Monday thru Friday Mixtape from 8pm to 9pm on POWER 97.5 KRWP in Houston, Texas, DJ Statik hosted the segment featuring exclusive music, freestyles from chart topping artist, the latest Hip Hop & R & B, as well as the Markets most requested records. Adding to that segment and working along side of Memphis 10 and D.A., DJ Statik entertained the audience with a Saturday Old School Mix from 6pm to 8pm, which included a host of early and late 1990's R & B & Hip Hop tunes.

Personal DJing credit by DJ Statik includes personal parties for the likes of Lisa Raye, Lil Kim, Loon, Trick Daddy, Ciara, Vivica A Fox, Bow Wow, Paris Hilton, Sean Paul, LL Cool J, MTV's Sway, Jim Jones, Julez Santana, NFL Players Inc and Solange Knowles' baby shower.

His current affiliation with Desert Storm Records and guest appearances on DJ Clue's Desert Storm Radio Show on Power 105 New York City has assisted with creating DJ Statik a house hold name to date. His determination to grow within a Radio Station Family is what he is currently seeking; he feels the credentials he has behind him would assist with creating a buzz for an already popular radio station, making the ratings excel to a higher level. It has been DJ Statik's passion to get back into radio – radio has always been his life, his goal, his outlet. - 7/31/2007

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Press Release: New Jersey Detective Closes 5 Year Trenton Cold Case On A&E ManHunters: Fugitive Task Force

Friday, May 06, 2011 (Trenton, New Jersey) – Trenton Detective, Luddie Austin is to re-appear on A &E TV, Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force on Thursday, May 12, 2011 where US Marshals attempt to apprehend, Henry Kidd and Darrell Scott, fugitives wanted for the death of state witness Kendra DeGrasse, who was found shot to death in her SUV in Trenton, New Jersey on March 24, 2005. Two years before her death, DeGrasse was slated to testify against her ex-boyfriend and gang member, Anthony Kidd for a 2001 shootout he had with police, but threats made towards her lead to the recant of her testimony on the witness stand. Even without her testimony, Anthony was found guilty and sentenced which lead to him reaching out to his Brother, Henry and his Cousin, Scott to have DeGrasse killed; Scott shot her in the head.

Bio: Rasheed Young

Arising from an unpaid employee to President of Run Athletics, obstacles including the death of his Mother during his college years to guns and drugs, as well as different career decisions weigh heavy and attribute to a Man that is happy and content with a role inferior to his bosses and friends, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons of Run D.M.C. and Music Mogul, Russell Simmons, as well as business and personal advisor to the Simmons Family, including, Angela Simmons, Vanessa Simmons, Joseph JoJo Simmons and Daniel Diggy Simmons – young entrepreneur’s and children of Rev Run.

The story of a young man who changed his life around begins within the streets of Hollis Queens, New York, Rasheed Young had aspirations to rise from the ghetto with guns, drugs and violence to joining the music industry within the rap world and working alongside his local hero’s and brothers, Rev Run and Russell Simmons seemed like a long shot. Overcoming violate act of murder on his Mother in December of 1992, Rasheed dropped out of Queensborough Community College in Bayside, NY, where he majored in Accounting. Eventually reenlisting himself back into college, he switched his major from Accounting to Marketing, as mathematics was not his strongest suite. Corporate companies not being ideal for him, Rasheed left New York and headed to Miami for clarity. Convinced to return to New York where he was then requested to join a clothing company venture that would cater to musicians and rappers; Cash is King would launch in 1998. Knowing an iconic rap name would be needed behind his small company for it to be successful with a chance of luck; Rasheed wrote a long letter begging for Run-D.M.C. to back the clothing line.

What started with a letter that was tossed and later fetched out by, Justine Simmons, wife of Rev Run, a meeting was generated with Rev Run, allotting him to also meet with Russell Simmons to pitch his concept. Working primarily on Phat Farm Footwear at Rush Communications beginning in September of 2001, which was founded by Russell Simmons, Rasheed went to work every day for a year and three months without being paid – unbeknownst to Russell. Establishing a fulltime position and working tirelessly, the eager entrepreneur willingness to dig into even the most menial tasks, propelled him from an unpaid employee to president; a servant in the most complimentary fashion known.

Rasheed shows young people there are more routes to success than a record contract and provides a map to follow them. As a regular for six seasons on MTV’s Run’s House, where he’s often seen consulting Angela and Vanessa Simmons on their Pastry venture for Run Athletics, Rasheed has been deemed “The Secret Is Service” – the title of his up and coming book highlighting his relationship with his mentor, Rev Run, Russell Simmons and the Simmons Family as a helpful and happy servant.

His greatest accomplishments come from providing great service, remaining humble and diligent. It’s not too much of a stretch to say that most people want to be number one in something. They want to lead a successful company or team, own their own business, and be a leader. But behind all great leaders and influencers are behind-the-scenes advisors and friends. Living a fruitful life, Rasheed is proof that it can be just as rewarding to contribute to a brand and have the respect of one’s boss to where you are as successful as your boss.

Bio: GT Mayne/DJ GT

Progressively known as DJ GT, one of the South’s most recognized DJ’s, the Houston Radio-One DJ is finding a balance between DJ GT and G.T. Mayne, the Artist. As a true lover of hip hop music, G.T. was drawn to the microphone at an early age, "I was always a rapper, I disc jockey to support my rap career," says GT, clearing all preconceived notions. DJ’ing to secure studio time from engineers at a young age, the craft came natural along with a promising career in a field he always loved – music. Becoming one of Houston's hottest DJ's, both on and off the air, G.T. Mayne is increasingly becoming known for his innovative unheard of lyrics on the microphone.

During his college years at Texas Southern University, he linked up with future friend and business partner DJ Steve Nice. With limited funds to support his music career, GT decided to take a shot in radio to fund his first album expenses, which featured the hit song "Our House." In 1999, GT founded Key Players Entertainment to pursue his career as an artist while effectively maintaining a position at Houston’s 97.9 The Box’s, known as the ‘only DJ that gives a jam”, successfully being nominated consecutively for the Mix Show Power Summit's "Dirty South DJ of the Year" Award.

G.T. Mayne is THE Houston Artist – he is collectively working with verses against major and upcoming artists in the City to assist with getting them to the next level. He not only wants to succeed personally as an individual artist but wants his City to be recognized as a whole. With hopes that the neutral mentality displayed by G.T. spreads, Houston can once again be at the top of the industry.

With a versatile music range, placing G.T. Mayne in a box and comparing him to another would be difficult. Creating sounds for back-packers, hip hop heads and those who love dance music, G.T.  is set to release his new highly anticipated mix-tape, “E = MC²”, this fall. Releasing music over the course of time, his first single was entitled, ‘You Don’t Want To,’ released from his solo album “HTX.” The song swept urban night clubs away by storm and became Texans first hip hop anthem. G.T.’s upcoming “E = MC²” mix-tape, is a follow up to the 2008 release of “Get Plugged”, which featured “H.O.U.S.T.O.N”, G.T.’s most recognized single to drop.

Opening for Houston artists, Chamillionaire and Paul Wall in 2010 when their reunion tour stopped in town, G.T. Mayne continues to claim a position of more than radio imagine. The 2009/2010 Black Entertainment Television & 2010 Grammy’s Voting Member, G.T., abbreviated for gifted and talented, has a story like none other and is considered one of a kind; a renaissance man of hip hop that is consistently proficient both on the microphone and the serato.