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Artist Roster
VA
VA’s dedication to music is born out of legacy. He was raised backstage
watching his father Verne Allison of The Dells vocal group (2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees) make history. After receiving his Bachelor of Music degree from Millikin University, VA embarked on his own journey. A seasoned pro drummer touring with the Dells, Bloodstone, The Emotions, smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne,..to name a few has given him a wealth of knowledge and experience in driving the music with aggressiveness and sensitivity. As a vocalist, Verne did two consecutive tours with R. Kelly (“Born into the 90’s”and “12 Play”). Verne has also performed with Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Holiday, Slide Hampton as a drummer or vocalist. “Writing has always been a passion of mine, I love telling a great story throughsong”. Verne has written and produced several songs for the Dells, including their most recent release, March 2013 “Reminiscing (So Good To See You Again). You can hear Verne playing drums on numerous recordings produced by arranger TomTom Washington (Earth, Wind and Fire and Phil Collins) including the 2008 grammy nominated song “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” by Otis Clay. Verne is also playing drums on Producer/Arranger Gene Barge’s latest release 2013’s “Shame on You, Shame on Me” featuring blues legend Buddy Guy. Now VA is taking the next step of becoming a solo artist, as well as lending his skills of writing and producing to others. His first release is called "Focus (Missing You)." Pinetop Lightning
From the Moonwatcher Label the new release by PineTop Lightning "Jericho" great southern Rock!!
At the heart of the Southern riddle you find paradox. It’s there you find a union of opposites. Gentle manner and quick temper, grace and enmity, eloquence and earthiness ...all these elements, existing in delicate balance, informing a long line of Southern tradition in Art, Literature and, most importantly, music. Out of this cauldron of the Southern experience comes Pinetop Lightning. D.B., Brother Willie, Moonpie, Mailman and Big Love are themselves the definition of authentic Southern music. Sharing the same roots as Jamey Johnson, Blackberry Smoke, ZZ Top and Waylon Jennings, PineTop Lightning, in one form or another, have been on the road 300 days out of the year for more than 10 years. From festivals and roadhouses, to juke-joints and concert halls, they have built a solid core of loyal fans across the nation. Having performed through the years with their many friends in Southern music, icons such as .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Van Zant and Molly Hatchet, D.B. and company caught the eye and ear of Moonwatcher Music, and, together with three-time Grammy-winning engineer Chris Theis, entered the studio to create the project that is now known as Pinetop Lightning. Finding time between burning up and down the road and tearing the roof off venues across the country, the fellas have recorded, mixed and mastered the first three cuts from their upcoming album, and have decided to release them in EP form. So, enjoy the rockin’ Livin’ Like the King, the prophetic Jericho, and the poignant Fairy Tale, now available in most download stores on the EP "Jericho". And remember, don’t call it Southern Rock ...‘cause ALL rock comes from the South! Joe Taylor
Multi-faceted artist Joe Taylor finds labels and categories other than “musician” and “music” to be ill-fitting.
As a New York session guitarist, producer and composer, Joe has worked with artists from all sixteen points of the compass. These include Donna Summer, Al B. Sure!, Keith Diamond, Nile Rodgers, Dave Koz, The Roches, Karla DeVito, Eye to Eye, Larrie Londin, Bob Babbitt, Kenny Aronoff, Steve Churchyard, Steve Holley, Buddy Miller and Emmylou Harris, as well as, on the Classical and Celtic end of the spectrum, The Canadian Brass, Angel Romero, James Galway, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Jerry O’Sullivan. As an artist and staff producer at RCA Victor, Joe had great success with his solo releases, as well as his Grammy-nominated ambient/trance series Oracle. He also performed as a first-chair guitarist on Broadway. Joe’s career as a soundtrack composer runs the gamut…from the hit CBS-TV series Golden Years, to Billboard Top-selling videoMichael Jordan’s Playground, to the Discovery Channel hit SpyTek with Roger Moore. An acclaimed guitarist, Joe’s best-selling instrumental records have garnered top-five chart positions in Billboard, Radio n’ Records, Cashbox and Gavin Report, and his most recent CD, "Accidental Sugar", was most-added at Smooth Jazz Radio in the beginning of 2010, and the single Built For It was a Top-20 Radio hit in the Summer of 2010. "Accidental Sugar" is his first release by Wolf Entertainment, and there are others from his Moonwatcher Music label to follow. Joe’s touring act, The Joe Taylor Group, consists of Steve Holley, veteran drummer from Paul McCartney and Wings, and bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith, whose credits include Larry Carlton, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum. The Dells
The Dells are the Grandfathers of R&B harmony. They paved the road for such groups as the Temptations, the Miracles, the Stylistics and more recently, R&B harmony groups such as Boyz ll Men, Jagged Edge and 112: In essence, their unmistakable musical harmonies so cleverly created by the late Kirk Stewart and later fine-tuned by the great Quincy Jones are still working its magic --- 58 years later. For 60 years, Marvin Junior, lead baritone, Johnnie Carter, lead tenor, Verne Allison, second tenor, Michael McGill, baritone, and Chuck Barksdale, basso, better known as the Dells ---- have continued to set the standard for top-to-bottom male harmony. They remain one of the powerful and unique vocal groups in the annals of R&B music.
In 1991, producer/director/writer Robert Townsend released the commercial and critically acclaimed hit film, “The Five Heartbeats.” The movie was based on the lives and careers of the Dells and produced another R&B Billboard chart hit, “A Heart Is A House for Love.” This introduced the Dells to another, younger generation of R&B music lovers. The Dells are the recipients of the “Pioneer Hall of Fame Award” from The Rhythm & Blues Foundation, “The 1991 NAACP Image Award” “The “Soul of American Music Award” “The 2004 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Award” “The “Illinois Naras Governors Award”. In 2004, The Dells, were inducted into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and also received an EMMY in 2005 for their “Oh What A Night” documentary. The Dells, continue to grow. We are thrilled to have "The Mighty Dells" on our roster. We have now released the first single which has a remix of the original song by THE DELLS called "Reminiscing - So Good To See You Again" as well as a full on club mix, both by Bluewolf. Cannonboi
"Meeting Cannonboi on my recent trip to the US in person immediately convinced me that he is a special guy. I decided then and there to sign him to Wolf Entertainment, even before hearing his music. His determination and focus are very special, he is a great young man. I also felt his commitment and loyalty are outstanding since he drove 3 hours just to meet me. Now that I have heard his music I am even more excited to be working with him, as his music and his way of Rapping are very special," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Australia label Wolf Entertainment.
Dontavious Lamar Cannon born December 4, 1983 better known by his stage name Cannonboi is a well-known American hip hop artist, songwriter, and actor. He embarked on his career with his childhood friends and rappers in southern hip hop group Fort gangsters. He is also the founder and co- chief executive officer (CEO) of Big Bank Records. In 1999 Cannon wrote and recorded his first single "Get out the Hood" that gave him a worldwide buzz immediately. He sold over 10, 000 copies going from city to city out the trunk of his car. After that he gained on industry relationships with all the hottest DJ's and started meeting all the right people. On February 6, 2013 Cannonboi signed to Wolf Entertainment and is now working on the release of his upcoming single and Video "Thinking Of You". Jochy Rodriguez
Jochy Rodriguez, professional trumpet player, composer, and arranger, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the 1960's and very early showed a strong interest in the arts, particularly music and painting. At age 12 he studied at Escuela Libre de Musica in Puerto Rico. Jochy continued music and art studies all the way through high
school, then became a professional trumpet player at age 16, mainly
playing for local bands in his native country.
"Jochy" Rodriguez continued his musical studies at the Conservatory
of Music of Puerto Rico, where he obtained a Bachelors Degree, in
music education and trumpet. "Jochy" has been recognized for his
improvisational skills, in particular as a jazz player. During the 80's
and 90,s Jochy became one of the most solicited trumpet players to
record with groups, like Clave Tres, Tropical People, Tito de Gracia,
Jibaro Jazz, among others, and was invited to play at important jazz
festivals with artists like Claudio Roditi, Freddie Hubbard, Arturo
Sandoval, Michael Mossema, Eddie Gomez, Hilton Ruiz, and Bob
Mintzer.
Jochy moved to Orlando, Florida in 2006 and has participated in
various jazz festivals. He continues working in his music career, this
time concentrated in recording his unique style, and is engaged in
various recording projects. Jochy recently went back to one of his
passions, painting, and has been inspired by his love for music to
complete an amazing collection of paintings. Jochy is now composing
music for these paintings as part of an artistic concept that connects
the two arts and soon will be presented to the public. His new album "Suave" is now available in all online stores.
Skip Martin
Grammy Award Winner, Skip Martin lead vocalist & trumpeter ("The Dazz Band" and formerly of "Kool & The Gang").
Positive and passionate about life, is the best way of describing Grammy Award winner Skip Martin – lead vocalist, trumpet player, songwriter, artist and producer… Originally from the Bay Area, California and now based in Las Vegas, Skip has a string of impressive professional achievements and performances to his name. To date Skip has entertained millions of people around the world as Lead vocalist for both The Dazz Band, (which won them a Grammy Award for the song “Let It Whip”) and Kool & the Gang. Other achievements include Platinum & Gold Records recipient with the two major recording groups, a total of twenty-seven albums (seven with Kool & the Gang and fourteen with The Dazz Band), music publisher, producer of both pop, R&B and jazz albums to name a few. His tenor voice has a warm eclectic style developed through the years under the guise of maestro Stevie Wonder. Skip lists Miles Davis, Sammy Davis and Donny Hathaway as major influences on his musical development. Skip is also involved in two all star bands featuring the lead singers of top selling bands performing as one band - from the funk era in United We Funk with ConFunkshun's Michael Cooper & Felton Pilate, BarKay's Larry Dodson & James Alexander, SOS Band's Mary Davis... and the classic rock era in Starship & Friends with Starship's Mickey Thomas, Survivor's Jimi Jamison, Toto's Bobby Kimball...We are very excited to have Skip Marting and his new album "Collector's Edition" with us. StoneJonzon
Simon Stone- founding member of Atlanta’s seminal hip-hop fusion band “Heavy Mojo” (SRC / Universal Records – 2006 Global Battle of Bands Winners) steps out on a solo mission with Producer/ DJ Mista Jonzon (Happy Hour, Dillagaf, Adrift Da Belle) to create StoneJonzon. Fusing boom bap drums with airy synths, dance grooves and gritty street rhythms to create ‘the Divine Comedy.” As a member of Heavy Mojo, Simon has done national tours with the likes of Fishbone, Rehab, Family Force Five. Opened for Talib Kweli, In Living Color, and the Band ‘Live!’. Won a global victory at the 2006 Global Battle of the Bands in London, Signed with legendary Steve Rifkins SRC records. Now, as a solo has presented ‘Divine Comedy’ an LP that spans between heaven (Dancing, enjoying night life, searching for love), purgatory (avoiding the pit falls of street life) and hell (losing loved ones). "The Divine Comedy" has something for all listeners from hip-hop to house to rock to trip hop.
Greenfire
"I was introduced to Greenfire by my grand niece Laura Trust, since she is goof friends with them. A short while after that I started to speak to Mark on Facebook, and of course also listen to their music. We exchanged some ideas on how to produce and to edit their single "Wicked Ways", and we started to get to know each other better and to appreciate a solid working relationship. Mark basically introduced the idea to become part of the Wolf Entertainment roster to the other band members, and after a massive email with a million questions, they decided to give it a shot. We are very excited about this development, as Greenfire are the first English rock band we have signed, as it gives us a foothold into the UK. After Matteo Masi from Italy this is the second European rock band on our roster." "Wicked Ways" is now available in all download stores around the world. Welcome to Greenfire!
Sidney Barnes
Sidney Barnes is nothing short of a legend! His new material he is now releasing via Wolf Entertainment is up there with the best of his earlier work. Sidney has worked with the best in the business, and it is wonderful to be able to have him on our roster. We are going to release first his new EP "Living In A Digital World" and focus on the marketing and promotion of this material. "Silence" as the main track of the EP surely will be a hit record!! The EP was recently released and it was well received with major Radio play. Sidney has also collaborated with various other WE artists to create a remix of "Pick Up The Pieces".
Kalico Mick
"Mickey contacted me and submitted his music for review, and I was immediately taken by his lyrics, his production and his message. Now having worked with him for a while, I am very happy about his determination and his absolute willingness to make it big in the music industry. At the same time Mickey shows real humility, real love spirit and respect, which is not something you find in all musicians these days. He made a firm commitment to Wolf Entertainment to do what it takes to become a superstar, and we won't accept any less of him, as he certainly has the potential and the drive," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment.
Brandon James McClendon artist name Kalico Mick presents him self as a jack of all trades. Producer, hip hop lyricist, and vocalist Kalico Mick is a veteran in a rookie's body. His musical influences range from Bob Marley to Nate dog. Versatility is a must for this artist and you will never see what's coming next. To some it is an odd experience but to most, a pleasant surprise. Raised in Vienna, Ga (small town in Georgia) and relocated to college park, Ga (Metro-Atlanta area) he's seen hardship, pain, and social injustice. He's also seen unity, family morals, and deep rooted pride in heritage. The value of people, being genuine, and being unique are things Kalico Mick holds dear to his heart due to his up bringing. His first release is called "Root Of Evil". Vivian Vance Kelly
"It has been a real pleasure to meet Vivian Vance Kelly, and to get to know her music and her voice which is fantastic," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment. "Since we have started to work together I have been excited to have such a proliferated Soul and Blues singer on our roster. Vivian has been on the biggest stages, and to have her with us is an honor. We will start with the release of her first single "As Simple As This", and while we work on getting her more exposure for this song, Vivian is working on her album." With a lot of soul in her voice, Vivian started to explore several branches of black music, including Rap and RnB, but in 1997 she got introduced by her father to blues music, which definitely stuck with her, as the style helped her gain a great reputation thanks to the many weekly gigs around Chicago and the States.
Not only a live venue artist, Vivian recorded two albums under Wolf Records and Feelin' Good Records, that allowed her to jump over the pond and tour Europe several time since 2000, generating outstanding response from fans overseas. Vivian has also performed at some of the biggest blues music festivals in the world, such as Chicago Blues Fest, Gossau Fest and Lucerne Blues Fest. Papo Gely
Papo "Forajido" Gely was born in Miami Beach Florida to Puerto Rican parents, whom shortly after his birth returned to the island of Puerto Rico where he was raised. Originally self taught to play the guitar, he went on to receive formal music training at the University of Puerto Rico. After graduating, Gely became a regular session player at the local studio scene working with virtually every local singer as a back-up musician. In 1988 he was hired as a record producer for Puerto Rican super boy band "MENUDO". While working with the band, Gely penned a young Ricky Martin's first hit "Gafas Oscuras". After three years of recording and touring the US and Mexico Gely relocated to New York City. In 1996, encouraged by friends and associates Gely released his first solo project named "Blues Montuno" a blend of latin rock and blues featuring and highlighting his guitar playing. Having lived 20 years in New York City Gely relocated in early 2011 to Philadelphia where he performs with his current band Los Latinos Del Son", a project dedicated to afro-Caribbean dance music. We are proud to have released FIVE albums by Papo Gely, all real treaures!
Carlos Zapata
"Carlos is a perfect addition to our growing roster of world music artists", says Hellmut Wolf, director of Australian based label and distribution company Wolf Entertainment. " His music is a reflection of his home land Peru, combined with very modern beats and sounds, and he fits to Bodi Satria from Indonesia and David Salas who is also from Peru. We are very lucky to have such wonderful and diverse artists working with Wolf Entertainment, and we are hopefully going to expand our roster of world music artists. Carlos is a personal friend of our A&R man for South American and Spanish speaking artists Emilsam Velazquez, and it is an honor to have him with us." Carlos Zapata, the contemporary musician, reconciling the world in future atmospheres, and yet leaves us in each issue the desired sweetness of nostalgia. Looking clean with a serene smile, exquisite sensitivity and a strong spirit of exploration, Carlos Zapata, holding a siku or flute becomes a universal soul’s player.
His new album "CHASQUITRONIC" is now available in all digital download stores around the world. David Salas
David came to Wolf Entertainment via our A&R representative for South America and Spanish artists Emisam Velasquez. Emilsam and David are good friends, and so it came natural. When I heard David's music for the first time I was blown away. And then I watched a video of David and his band, and it is such fun to see and hear the joy they have when they play together. I am looking forward to get to know David and his team more closely, and to introduce his wonderful music to a world wide audience:" says Hellmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment.
With his music David Salas has managed to travel across international borders coming to Japan, Chile, Tahiti, USA, Bolivia, Mexico, France, Spain, Norway and Sweden. His album "Chekta" is now available in all download stores. Peter Moore
Peter Moore is a music producer, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, and an amazing guitarist who focuses on acoustic guitar based material that is smooth, positive and beautiful. He worked with The Tony Rich Project, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Aaron Neville, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Boyz II Men, CeCe Winans, and Pebbles to name a few. His new smooth Jazz album "Attitude Positive" is making headlines around the world. We also recently released three new singles in collaboration with "The Wolfman" called "What's Life Without Love", "Sunrise" and "Can't Wait".
Budi Satria
Budi Satria's wonderful world music and his brand new album "One Voice" are a wonderful addition to the Wolf Entertainment roster. Budi is from Indonesia and our first artist from south East Asia, and we are delighted to have him with us. His music is all from the heart for the heart, and he is a master to combine eastern and western influences. Budi alse released a single in collaboration with "The Wolfman" called "Heavenly Heart".
Emilsam Velazquez
Emilsam is a musician, producer and mastering expert. Wolf Entertainment has now signed his complete back catalogue and we are going to re-release all his work digitally around the world. Emilsam won a Grammy as recording and mixing engineer, and he is also the main A&R guy for Wolf Entertainment for South America and all Spanish speaking artists. We are looking forward to work closely with Emilsam on various levels. His experience and his connections are amazing, and his music is very special. He recently released two new singles called "Groovin", and "Tequila". He also just released a wonderful meditation album called "Images Of My Soul", followed up by a variety of new singles. Emilsam is also the brain behind the "World Funk Society" which so far released "House Cry" and "Pick Up The Pieces".
Jerome Smith
Jerome worked with groups like The Manhattans, The Persuaders, Eddie Floyd, and Rufus Thomas. He co-wrote and recorded as a member of the New York rock group Bodybag which led to work with Mick Jagger, followed by gigs with Divinyls and then Keith Richards. Jerome moved to Sydney Australia 1996 where he worked with Bridie King, Billy Thorpe,Jackie Orsaczky, Jimmy Barnes and Ian Moss. Jerome formed his next original band "Ronimo", Which has performed at many different venues and festivals including The Melbourne International Blues festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival and a few times at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival.
Sur Tres
Sur Tres consists of Tomás Pérez - Ponce / Puerto Rico, Joselo González, Arica / Chile and Néstor Crespo - Buenos Aires / Argentina. Their music which can be described as South American folk pop is a wonderful mix of deep emotions and typical cool rhythms which let you float on a cloud of love and contentment. Their new album "Serenata" is now available via all digital download stores around the world.
Sean O’Bryan Smith
Internationally acclaimed bassist, solo artist, producer and composer Sean O’Bryan Smith has joined the Wolf Entertainment Group family as one of their contemporary jazz artists with a global digital distribution deal. In celebration of this signing, Sean will be rereleasing his critically acclaimed premiere solo album Tapestry with a brand new, never before heard bonus track called KM's Groove. The bonus track features guest appearances by the popular US contemporary jazz saxophonist Joyce Spencer and the incomparable styling’s of German trumpeter Hans Peter Salentin. KM's Groove was released on January 7 as single and already has international Radio play. in August 2012 Sean released his newest album "Reflection", which is already an internationally acclaimed recording.
KT The Great
New Single called "Get Up Out Your Feelings" by KT the Great featuring Chocolate out now! KT is a great artist from Texas. KT runs his own label "Relentless Beyond Reality" which is distributed by Wolf Entertainment, and he is producing other artists in Texas. He is working on the video for "Get Up Out Your Feelings".
Alan Barnes
Alan Barnes belongs to an Australian family of Rock Icons, being the brother of Jimmy Barnes and Swanee. Alan has his very own rock and blues style and this first single "Stay" is a tribute to Australian Rock!
Hellmut Wolf aka The Wolfman
The Wolfman is an extraordinary artist whose career spans over four decades and four continents. He started as flute player and then quickly picked up the Saxophone as second instrument back in his hometown Koblenz in Germany. He played with a variety of bands over the years and everything from small pubs to major stadium arenas. The Wolfman released a variety of albums and singles, all self produced. The Wolfman has various albums and singles and collaborations available, which you find in our album section.
George A Johnson Jr.
If you are into Jazz, of course you have heard about Jimmy Garrison, Buster Williams, Ron Carter, Lou Donaldson, Cedar Walton, Lonnie Listen Smith, George Adams, Curtis Fuller, Johnny Hammond, Jimmy Merit, John Thaïs and Gene Ammos. But then you also heard about McCoy Tyner. George A Johnson Jr. has played with them all. Three years touring with one of the very best in the Jazz world McCoy Tyner says what George is all about. A world class drummer, one of the very best around. We have various albums of George in our catalogue all available at the album section.
Zafer Sawaf
Born in Damascus, Syria, now living in Toronto Canada, Zafer Sawaf is a musician driven by current political, social and ethnical issues. At an early age of 10, he picked up the guitar, which was later followed by the piano. After reaching an intermediate level in both instruments, he slowly became uninterested in learning songs composed by other artists, but rather shifted his interest, igniting his creativity into creating his own music. His debut single "My Big Dream" had radio play all over the world already. He recently recently released two new singles "Time" and "Lost Love".
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Rook
"I am very excited about working with Rook and to re- release his single "Back For Da Tip" and his new single "Spray Can Man", both because they are both great songs, as well as it marks the start of the collaboration between the Major Moves Music Group for which Wolf Entertainment now takes on world wide digital distribution," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment. "Richard Thomas and his label Major Moves Music Group have several more fantastic artists that we will release together, so stay tuned for some great music coming your way."
Major Moves Music Group recording artist and Popular Misfitz co-founder, Rook is from St.Louis, MO. Rook is known to create songs with vivid imagery and detailed storytelling. His ability to reach people emotionally makes him a true favorite. Through witty punchlines and precise rhyming schemes Rook has been able to earn the respect of his peers and hip hop icons alike. His re- released debut single "Back For Da Tip", is produced by St.Louis Producer of the Year Laudie (T-ain, Bun B, Gorilla Zoe) heated up radio and internet stations worldwide, and his new single "Spray Can Man" will soon be available for worldwide distribution through Wolf Entertainment. Now back with new music, Rook's upcoming project,"The Popular Misfit", is filled with the heart and soul he is loved for. "This project embodies who I was, who I am, and who I will be", says the St. Louis MC. Rook is ready to show the world once again why he is regarded as "Tha Bizness". Clave Tres All Star Big Band
"What is Clave Tres"
Just when we think that we are at the end of the road in regard to creative innovations in Afro Caribbean Jazz music … along comes a new musical style called Clave Tres. Raúl Berríos, Executive Producer and artist, General Director & Multi-Percussionist, created all rhythms pattern in Clave Tres. Berríos believe that creative opportunities and rhythmic innovations in Afro Caribbean Jazz Music are found directly at the source in West Africa and the African roots in Puerto Rico. Clave Tres changes the rules completely by replacing the binary rhythmic foundation with a uniquely formatted rhythmic structure played over an African time line of 24 pulses resulting in a new distinctly original and captivating Puerto Rican, “Genuine Jazz Boricua”. The stylistic sound characteristics and textures of Afro Caribbean Jazz Music are transported into a new dimension of musical expression which to those who are accustomed to the status quo in latin music, is both familiar and refreshingly unfamiliar all at the same time. John Storm Roberts in the books of "Latin Jazz: The First of the Fusions, 1880s to Today"; said: “Except on Afro Caribbean Jazz Music - ideological grounds this might not seem like a big deal, but when added to the other complexities of “Genuine Jazz Boricua” rhythms it's creates both a different set of rhythmic possibilities and also melodic lines that fall outside the most familiar popular music patterns”. King Errisson
King received his first “big break” at the age of 23 when his talent with the congas was prominently displayed in a memorable night club scene in the James Bond movie, Thunderball. He left Nassau for drama studies in Canada, formed a jazz band in New York City, and spent a year performing in a Bermuda club where he met Redd Foxx who invited King to appear at his place in Los Angeles. Sammy Davis Jr. asked King to appear on the Hollywood Palace, and Cannonball Adderly became his mentor in the recording studio.
As a session musician, King has worked with a very diverse group of artists representing a wide variety of musical styles. King has been praised as “the unsung hero behind Motown” by Ray Singleton in her book Berry, Me, and Motown as well as by Berry Gordy in his book To Be Loved for his work with artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Michael Jackson, the Jackson Five, and many others. He has also worked with Herb Alpert, John Klemmer, Doc Severinsen, Ringo Starr, Blood Sweat & Tears, Jim Stafford, Swamp Dogg, Barbra Streisand, David Cassidy, Bobby Darin, Nancy Wilson, Johnny Mathis, OC Smith, Lou Rawles, Hodges James and Smith, Mickey Stevenson, Barry White and The Carpenters. He was a featured member of the Incredible Bongo Band and has been a member of Neil Diamond’s touring band since 1976. As a solo artist and composer, King is best known as a master of funky disco with lots of congas. His early albums are prized by “breakbeat hounds.” His more recent solo albums can be classified as jazz with a Caribbean flavor. His songs have appeared on albums by Neil Diamond, Eddie Kendricks, Flora Purim, The Temptations, and in the soundtrack of the movie, Ted and Venus. As an actor, King has appeared in the movies Uptown Saturday Night (with Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier) and on television in Abe Vigoda’s Fish series and The Watcher, the 1980 remake of The Jazz Singer with Neil Diamond, and the movie Thunderball with Sean Connery. King also stars in a music video of the song Mountains of Love. He sings and dances in addition to playing the congas. Wolf Entertainment ir proud to work with The King, and his first single with us "In My Secret Life" will soon be followed up by a full length album. Freddie Washington
"Meeting a legend like Freddie Washington was a very special moment in my life," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Australian label and digital distributor Wolf Entertainment. "If you look who Freddie has worked with, you will see the 'who is who' of the very top of the music industry, and to have him on our roster is nothing short of a miracle for us. But Freddie is not only a legend, he is also a really wonderful guy, and I am enjoying our communication immensely since we decided to work together and to re- release his fantastic album 'In The Moment'. I have listened to this album now 30 - 40 times and I love it more and more. We now will do our best as a team to make Freddie's music available to even more people and to market his wonderful music to the very best of our abilities." It doesn’t matter if it’s funk, pop, jazz, rock, hip-hop, uptempo or a ballad. Few players do it all with such creative style and musicality. Plus, he’s always ready to give it his best! That’s why we call him ‘Ready Freddie’.”
“Forget Me Nots’ not only earned Freddie a Gold Album Award, it was also featured in the Tom Hanks film “Big.” His song, “Better Late Than Never,” recorded by the Cover Girls, was featured in Eddie Murphy’s movie, “Coming to America.” Freddie also earned a Platinum Album Award for his song “Someone For Me,” recorded by Whitney Houston. He has played in sessions or on tour with everyone from Michael Jackson, Al Jarreau, Aaron Neville, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, B.B. King, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston, to Jose Feliciano, George Benson, Johnny Mathis, Burt Bacharach, Melissa Manchester and Kenny Loggins. Opus Mundi
Opus Mundi performs different musical styles such as Jazz, World Music, Latin and Funk.
This group is located in Orlando, Florida. Their influences range from Afro‐Cuban, South American, Middle Eastern, Be‐Bop, Puerto Rican, European and American Jazz. Thus the name Opus (masterful work) Mundi (worldwide). Each one comes from many musical backgrounds and influences. Together, they blend and create a fresh sound in a quartet format. Opus Mundi are real players in the international Jazz scene. Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera (Bass) has established himself as a consummate Bass Guitar player in the Jazz and Latin Music World. The long list of musicians he has worked, toured and recorded with is a virtual Who's Who of Music ; Mongo Santamaria, Gato Barbieri, Tito Puente, Gipsy Kings, Machito, Ray Barretto, Ruben Blades, Larry Harlow, Willie Colon, Arturo Sandoval, Ricardo Ray, Arsenio Rodriguez, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Batacumbele, Louie Ramirez, Joe Cuba, Giovanni Hidalgo, Dave Valentin, Charlie Palmieri, and Eddie Palmieri. Eddie has performed on over 600 records. He has recorded on three GRAMMY AWARD winning projects; two with Eddie Palmieri and one with Arturo Sandoval. The new album "Opus Mundi II" is now available in all download stores. Juan Colon
"I am so excited and proud to have a grand master like Juan Colon on our roster of artists," says Helmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment. "Juan came on board via our A&R rep Emilsam Velazquez, as they are very good friends and go back together a long time, and since they worked together on various albums and projects. Especially being a Sax player myself, it is a great pleasure to be able to represent such a legend as Juan, and to work with him on a personal level. We are going to do our best to include Juan in some of our collaboration projects and to produce a lot of new music with him."
Juan Colon was born on Mao, Valverde at the 18th of December 1948. Some of the artists he worked with are Raffael Solano, Johnny Ventura, Felix Del Rosario, Primitivo Santos, Milly Y Los Vecinos, Juan Luis Guerra, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, La India, Brenda K Star, most of them Grammy winners. However there are too many world class artists Juan played with to mention. Juan studied at the Dominican Republic national Conservatory of Music and later in New York with Frank Foster at the Jazz mobile school. He also studied Jazz, composition and harmony with Mario Rivera, Boby Porcelly and Bob Berg. He composed the music for " The Parley Massacre" which is a film about the killing of Haitians by the dictator Trujillo. He recorded two of his own albums, "Con El Alma De Tavito", and "Nuestra Tradicion" which is now distributed by Wolf Entertainment digitally world wide. Juan is a double Grammy winner!! Phreaze
Even with her long list of accomplishments to date, Phreaze maintains a reputation for being one of the hardest workers in the Local Hip Hop Scene-with a work ethic second to none. A Hiphop Entrepreneur through Event Management, Artist Development, Radio Presenting, Journalism, Artist Management (and more!) & supporter of Youth and Community Arts through Hiphop workshops and forums, Phreaze considers herself first and foremost, an Artist. Her single "Give It To Me" is in all download stores and the video for the song has been received with great enthusiasm. Her latest release of Phreaze is called "Can You Come Over" and the video has already over 30 000 views.
Teak
TEAK - You hear it, you'll dig it
In an era where music is easily found and lost, Teak has emerged with the rare ability to reach out to listeners who want to keep their music close by. The music is honest & real, but most of all, it makes sense. Teak songs are about life for normal people who still like to rock and sing along, but who also like the personal touch of music having some meaning to them. Teak has something for everyone - Once hooked, it is hard to give up. Most people love music for their own reasons, and thankfully there is Teak you can keep close and play again and again - simply because it is made by people who love music. Their new EP “After Dark” which are five remixes of their debut album “Teak” produced by renowned producer Martin Kennedy, adds a new dimension to TEAK’s work. From modern Aussie rock, TEAK moves forward to a more chilled sound, which takes the listeners to a journey of the senses, and which opens the heart. Steve Drapers vocals are haunting and powerful, and the production is very slick and polished. This EP is the beginning of a new adventure TEAK embarks on, and which takes their fans with them. Dat Bwoy Fedi
"At first I was a little skeptical when our A&R rep Darrio Green sent me the material for Dat Bwoy Fedi, as we already have some great Rappers at Wolf Entertainment, and I am getting more and more selective who we bring on board in that genre. When I heard Fedi's material thought, I was immediately turned on by his sound and professional production. This guy knows what he is doing and if you look at his CV you know why. Now that we have started to work together, and I am getting to know him, I see what great focus Fedi has to get his name out there and to be heard by a larger audience. We are first going to release two singles called "GOIN' LOW" and "HERE I GO" which will be followed up by a full length album." We just released the single "Around The World Goin Live" of the upcoming album.
Past projects include: “Rage N My Eyez” (2006)_”UnderRated Champ Mixtape” (2007-2008)_ “TrendSettah Ep Album” (2009)_”Still Set’n Trendz U.S.A” (2009) and the highly anticipated mixtape album of (2010) “Officially Ranked". Trizzie
"Marcelo Trisano aka Trizzie contacted me about 4 month ago. He heard a Radio interview where I was speaking about Wolf Entertainment and our artists and what we are doing. He contacted me then and there in the Radio chat room, asking me if he could come on board as an artist. I asked him if I could hear his music, and what he showed to me was not up to a reasonable standard yet. I did however tell him, that if he could produce a song that was at a level I felt we can release, I would take him on. Since then Marcelo has worked tirelessly, and practiced for hours and days and weeks before the recording. When he sent me the song, he was at the other side of Facebook, waiting for my feedback. This young man who since became 14 years old is incredibly focused and determined. I loved the song and I told him that we will now take him on board and work with him. He was so happy, and so was Tati his mother. We have been in constant contact since with both Marcelo and Tati and we are working together with our house producers Paul Patto and Emilsam Velazquez to get his song " End Of Days"released. The words Marcelo wrote are something else, especially for someone so young. There will be many good songs that he will share with the world, and we are really excited to be able to be part of his journey." Now that "End Of Days" has been released and Trizzie did his video clip, we are close to releasing a new song called "Fourteen".
Common Culture - Smokey
"I have known Smokey since two years via promoter and friend Ian Mansfield," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment. "We kept in touch while he is travelling and working all over south East Asia, and recently we decided to re-release his album "STAND TALL" via our digital outlets. It is a great album and certainly stands up to the test of time. Now that we have this project under way, and we can introduce Smokey to a wider audience, I am sure we will not have to wait too long for a follow up album". Brian Burtonelli (AKA Smokey) was born in blues town of St. Louis, Missouri and began singing in church at a very early age. Growing up “in the hood” was not promising to him and he badly needed a way out! Luckily his god giving talent for music fuelled by his passion for performing drove him to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a professional entertainer. Ever since Smokey's band Common Culture has been travelling and working all over the US and South East Asia, where they recorded "Stand Tall". Since then Smokey has written produced and worked many artist and productions in Malaysia and abroad including artist like Reshmonu and Ferhad. His voice has been used for many commercials for Coke Cola, Xpax, Nescafe….the list goes on. Now with the opening of his own studio and label “C4”, we expect to hear a lot more from Smokey in the near future!
Robin Duhe
Bassist/Composer Robin Duhe has emerged to the forefront after performing for three decades with the R&B group, MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly. Duhe took an unexpected turn in 2004 with the release of his first solo CD, "Do It Duhe". He then now launched is second CD "Life", both which have been received with great applause.
Robin is a fantastic bass player and composer, gigging all over the world to large audiences.He is currently working on his new album, while doing many radio shows. Robin is a class act, and a fantastic person to work with. Mz Wood
Mz Wood who is signed by her label justADmusic
and distributed by Wolf Entertainment, is one of Australia's brightest rock stars. Her live performances are incredible, she is the total rock chick. After her first single release "Rest Room Walls" she has recently released her second single "Stand By". Mz Wood is receiving international attention and radio play especially in the US. She just released her video clip for Rest Room Walls, as well as "The Bluewolf Lust Mix" by internationally acclaimed DJ and producer Paul Patto. Her latest release is called "Shanti", and there are several others in production. Rahn Anthoni
"Rahn Anthoni is an incredible musician, singer, composer, producer and actor. I am so proud to have him on our roster! Darrio Green, one of our US A&R personnel in the US introduced him to Wolf Entertainment, and I am so very impressed by the sheer talent and his message," says Hellmut Wolf, director of Wolf Entertainment.
Rahn Anthoni is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and actor that have earned him a spot in contemporary music history. He has released multiple albums to date, selling thousands of albums worldwide. In an industry known for a constantly revolving door of artists, Anthoni has easily established himself with an enviable record of chart consistency, has toured successfully and has collaborated with performers across every genre including Dottie Peoples, Tolga Katas, Stevie B, Musiq Soulchild, Shirley Murdock, Trinity and more. His music has graced the Stellar Awards as well as the BET Gospel Celebration and has been nominated for a South Florida Music Award, Crunk for Christ Radio Holy Hip Hop and Rhythm & Praise Awards amongst others. He was also most recently submitted for a NAACP Image Award. We are first releasing a single called "Give Me Tonight" followed by his album "My Story". NOW AVAILABLE THE NEW SINGLE "HOME TONIGHT" PRODUCED BY PAUL PATTERSON! Frank Steffen Mueller
Frank, what can I say. He is a virtuoso, a maestro of the guitar. What I love about him is that he can shred like a monster, but that he has at the same time so much feeling. I am so excited about having Frank with us, and I am looking forward to release his music and to promote him in our world, as well as to do collaboration recording between him and many of our other artists who for sure will be delighted to have Frank's guitar on many of their recordings!" says Hellmut Wolf, Director of Wolf Entertainment. "This signing is also especially important for us, as Frank is the first German artist at Wolf Entertainment outside my brother Peter and I, and we hope working with him as well as Matteo Masi from Italy will give us a stronger foothold into Europe." Stay tuned for the first release which will be a single called "Another Way", followed by a video clip of that single, which will be followed by a full length album.
Overhate
Heavy Metal Rockers Overhate from Venezuela are certainly on a mission to become a household name in the metal world. Having just returned from a very sucessful India tour, they are now working with Wolf Entertainment to reach more fans and to enter the US and Europe markets. Their new album “Relentless Is Our Strength” is already making international headlines.
Casino
Casino has released 10 different albums and mixtapes with his former groups, Black Hands and Gutta Gang, & L.O.P., as well as solo projects with the likes of DJ's Rapid Ric, D.J. Curren$y, D.J. Hella Yella, and D.J. Latin Prince. Already with one regional hit under his belt "GameTime" he's poised and ready for worldwide success! Stay tuned for his upcoming single "Hot Body" and the video, which is going to be mad!
Capitol View Arts and Another Option Productions conclude Black History Month 2012 with the 2nd annual special recognition ceremony, Growing The Tradition which honors hip-hop artists and producers from Central TX! Casino is honored to be one of the chosen artists this year, and excited to be inducted into the Texas Music Museum with his fellow honoree's. Ronnie Rathers
Ronnie Rathers, a "Las Vegas Strip" jazz guitar entertainer adopted Wes Montgomery's style of octaves and has taken it to a different level. He has been performing professionally for over 30 years. Ronnie's performances includes show projects for many artists ranging from comedians to musicians. This includes shows for Ray Charles, Don Rickles, Whoopie Goldberg, David Brenner, The Average White Band, Chubby Checker, Tavares, The Drifters, Percy Sledge and Odia Coats, to name a few. His album "Nut'n But A Groove" is a wonderful smooth Jazz album. Philly2000
Philly2000 was born in Flint Michigan 1981 and later, he lived down in the dirty south, Georgia, for ten years, that’s where he picked up on rap music. Tag team, Mc hammer, was the first rap music philly ever heard, it was in ft. stewart ga where Philly learned his swagga. Georgia was a big influence on philly’s personality and who philly is today because he attended an 80 percent African American school in Glennville ga. It was a great learning experience and that is what helped philly shape into the rapper he is today. It was later on in life that philly started to listening to 2pac, Dayton family, eminem, and bone thugs n harmony, Philly then new he wanted to be a rapper, it was a great way to express himself and also vent of the everyday stressors that life dealt… Philly began free styling over songs that were playin on the radio and freestyle became an important thing to him and driving down the road bumpin the cd player rapping to the songs, Philly gained strength in his skill and later showed it off at the woods party’s in northeastern mi where he lived… Philly2000 had his first show in the year 2000 at tawas area high school, it was a talent show and him and his group including his brother did the song “back that ass up” by juvenile.. It was a great experience and it felt great to see everyone up dancing to the song philly said…. After many years of writing songs and studying the rapper life, philly started recording his music using an internet chat mic and adobe audition 1.5.. Since then philly has made about 12 different albums through out the years underground and soundclick was the gateway to starting his career. Years later 2011 Philly finally got a break and was offered and online distribution deal with Wolf Entertainment making a hit single that is being played all around the world called, “One Minute Of Your Time” dedicated to his son. He also recently released his new single "Ambition To Survive".
Young DA
Young DA from Detroit is a very powerful young RAP artist, and his new single "Main Girl" is already making headlines and receives radio play in the US as well as Europe and Australia. Young DA is now working on the video clip for "Main Girl" as he is recording his debut album.
HB Wild
Henri Brown aka HB Wild is a fantastic musician and producer from Vancouver Canada. He is also the cousin of Jimi Hendrix! HB is half the time on the road and half the time in the studio. His debut album "Wait For ME" will soon be followed up by his next album.
Alejandro Adams
Alejandro Adams who is originally from Australia is currently touring throughout Europe and recording a new album. His two singles "Evil" and "Yesterday" have received extensive radio and TV interest. Alejandro is currently living in Berlin, and he is working on a new album. He is touring all over Europe and we are looking forward to his new release in 2012!
Peter Wolf
Peter Wolf, originally from Germany, now living in Maryland USA, is a guitar player, song writer and lead vocalist. His single "You" had international radio play and is part of several sampler records. He is currently working on a new full length album, which will be released in 2012. Peter is also co owner of the already legendary company "KNAGGS Guitars".
Kangwon Kim
Kangwon Kim is from Korea, and especially for his young age an extraordinary Saxophone player. His album "Groovy Nights receives a lot of media and radio attention.
His video of "Groovy Night" was top ten at MAKSTV for weeks. Kangwon just released his new single "Nothing Better". Benjaman Ballangarri
Wolf Entertainment are delighted to have agreed to collaborate with Benjaman Ballangarry, an Aboriginal singer and songwriter from northern New South Wales, and to have signed him for a world wide digital distribution contract.
Benjaman is a performing artist of 20 years, performing live since the age of 10 years old. His debut single which was featured in the film Shifting Shelter called "She's My Motivation", is now available world wide Mercia Deane-Johns
Mercia studied classical singing and music at the London College of Music and has a diploma in classical singing. She started singing blues and jazz in her 20's and has worked in many bands, including The Celibate Rifles, Wig World, The Rat Pack, MonksWife. She has worked for The Melbourne Theatre Company, and played SharonTaylor in Chances, the whacky Channel 9 TV series. She has worked in many films, including Going Down, Double Skulls with John Hargreaves, Winter of our Dreams, with Judy Davis, and the series Vietnam with Nicole Kidman. Mercia has recently released her first single with Wolf Entertainment called "Angel". |
