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At a time when the question was asked " Where does Hip-Hop go from here? ", a radiant light had began to emanate from out of some of L.A.s hottest performance venues. Those in search of an answer would soon come to find NATUREZ DEZIGN at the core of this new " rap glow". Formed and nurtured in Californias prestigious performing arts scene comes what some have referred to as " The New Face Of Hip-Hop Soul".

NATUREZ DEZIGN is an impressive Hip-Hop band consisting of 2 dynamic male mcs and 1 extraordinary female mc/singer. Successfully blurring the lines between mainstream "Hip-Hop" and "socially conscious rap", NATUREZ DEZIGN is truly a breath of fresh air. This group stands in a class by itself delivering contagious hooks, hypnotic beats and what is regarded by many as the most captivating stage performance in Rap. Often looked at as the new age Fugees with a twist of the Roots, NATUREZ DEZIGN

mixes the live organic sounds of jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, and reggae to form their own definition of hip-hop music.

The group was formed in the winter of 2001 by two best friends who met through the music program at their former high school, Crenshaw High in L.A.. Founding MCs, OrBenyah (20 yrs) and Malakiy (19 yrs) knew that they were on to something as they sat back and envisioned a way to keep the music of their generation alive. This master plan would ultimately call for a vocal addition to this two man Rap crew formally known as "Completion". Eniyah (18 yrs), a songwriter and singer from L.A. was introduced to the fellas shortly after. From their first meeting with this young diva in the making, the two east-coast born MCs had decided that they had just met the element that would truly make them "complete". By that time, the crew now known as NATUREZ DEZIGN, had begun to build the ultimate performance and production band that would not only reflect the ever growing cultural diversity of Hip-Hop music but also kick major ass while doing so. That 5 piece sound section and production collective consists of some of the nations hottest young producers, musicians, and composers: Glenn Jones(drums), Pete Jablanowski(bass), Bo Koster(keys), Earbal Velasquez(sax), and David Ortega(percussion).

In an attempt to focus solely on the creation and development of hot music, NATUREZ DEZIGN brought in the assistance of artist development group Ghett Live Ent. To help manage the politics of the movement. With a rigorous rehearsal schedule and a unified devotion to the art, NATUREZ DEZIGN began to amass a body of show stopping street hits like ?Betrayal ? and ghetto love anthems like ?2 Years?.

The hype that surrounds NATUREZ DEZIGN is not the product of some million dollar marketing machine, it?s the real thing and the crew lives for the opportunity to prove just that.

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SPECIAL REQUEST

Professional Musicians, Singers, Songwriters, and Performers

Featuring:

Reynard Thomas (Rey T.) - Lead Vocalist

Lana ' Background Vocalist

Gary Hunter - Keyboards

Mark Hunter - Guitar, Keyboards, and Sax

Kenny Edwards - Bass Guitar

Dominic M. - Saxophone

Jimmy Riso - Drums

Rey T. the Lead Vocalist of 'SPECIAL REQUEST' , began expressing his love for music while a small child at the tender age of six. Building on his fascination of writing and giving life to songs, with many years of honing his skills, he is now an accomplished songwriter, arranger, vocalist, producer, and composer. He has opened for such acts as The Whispers, Millie Jackson, and Ray Charles to name a few. He has appeared with Paul Anka, Manhattan Transfer and Lyle Lovett.

'SPECIAL REQUEST', on the Prime U.S.A. Record Label, released their first CD 'Pour The Wine' and has also released their 2nd CD entitled: 'I Know a Secret'. The marketing and distribution efforts will soon have the CD available in stores.

"SPECIAL REQUEST" has been selected for the Movie entitled "Adam and Eve", which will feature 2 songs from the new CD 'I Know a Secret', and will also be included on the sound track in 2004. There is also another track selected to be featured in a second Movie entitled "Road to Nowhere", which will feature the title track "I Know a Secret", also to be released on the sound track in 2004.

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Danny D, and his 7- 17 piece orchestra will take you back to the great era when the Swing band was king. With his Sinatra-like charm, classy presentation and popular Swing arrangements will make your party a smash!