Royal-Tee

oyal Tee and his partner Diesel J. Are taking the scene by storm. Along with promotional director J. Know Truth (Power 98 WPEG), they have started the Charlotte based company Street Dreamaz, and Royal Tee’s album “Alumni” will soon be released. The single, “Love Thing”, has received exceptional feedback so far. S.D.E’ motto, “We Make Dreams A Reality & Without A Vision We Perish.” is certainly coming true for this aspiring artist.

Royal Tee, a.k.a. Ade’ Adisa Vanderhorst, was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was first introduced to hip - hop music at age seven. Ade’, meaning Royal priesthood, is one of the few young artists today who was inspired by the pioneers of hip hop. Old-school artists such as RUN-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, JAY-Z and LL Cool J have led Royal Tee to work on his own original style - “the ability to invent and create new (and fresh) ideas”.

This talented young man, along with the support of his family, has proved that hard work does pay off. Royal Tee’s recently mixed CD “They Not Gon Like US,” mixed by “The Incredible” DJ Polo is currently on rotation on Sirius Radio Channel 42 and is circulating on the streets of the Carolinas. Together, Royal Tee and The Incredible DJ Polo have just finished a new mix tape, “Crown Royal - Welcome To Crown Town!” featuring Cham, Alicia Keys, Omarion, Young S. Dub, Jus. K, Lex Dime and Kalako. Royal Tee has also recently completed two tracks (“Monkey Roll Remix”, Let’s Do It.”) with Atlanta recording artist, Kalako, which are receiving national attention. The single “Monkey Roll” Remix has placed 2nd on the American Idol Underground charts this summer. He has opened for such artists as Lil Jon, Ludacris, Mystikal and Trina, and performed at the Alley Hoops Jam, Taking to The Streets Tour and Power98 SUMMERFEST ‘06 in Charlotte where he performed alongside such artists as Little Brother, Doug E. Fresh, Yung Joc, Rick Ross, Three Six Mafia, E-40, Bohagon, Young Jeezy and S. Dub.

When Royal Tee isn’t busy in the recording studio, he is working with Street Dreamaz’, marketing for famous Def Jam recording artists such as Young Jezzy, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Bobby Valentino, Little Brother, Cuban Link, Lil Kim, Mike Jones, Paul Wall 3/6 Mafia, Lil Flip, Bow Wow, Omarion, Kalako, N.O.R.E and Juelz Santana. The hard work of his entertainment company has earned them a Southern Entertainment Awards nomination for “Street Team of the Year”. The awards ceremony will be held in Mississippi, January 2528, 2007.

With all of the momentum surrounding such a talented artist, Royal Tee still finds a way to “be patient and stay humble”. He believes that by working hard and “paying his dues in society”, he will continue to let his originality and example lead the way. He hopes to provide service to other aspiring artists as well as continue his own music career. Remember this . . .”Royal Tee got the streets on smash!” At only twenty - two years old, Deucie knows success. Founder and CEO of SoLo Entertainment, this strong-minded, highly independent artist has begun break down the mold of redundant Emcees. Describing herself “skillful, motivated, strongminded, and straight-forward”, Deucie brings her unique style and personality to the “Rap game” of the Queen City.

Born on the “Westside” of Charlotte, North Carolina, Deucie started singing and writing songs at age ten. Her passion for Rap music led her to seek out artists that were truly original - no gimmicks, no ghostwriters - just talent. This search for what Deucie calls “raw talent”, has become Solo Entertainment - emerging, “hungry” artists eager to pave their way onto the Charlotte music scene. Sparked by Deucie’s independent personality, the artists create an individualized, original message through their music.

In addition to running SoLo entertainment, Deucie currently has three of her own mixtapes blazin’ the streets of the “QC”. The most recent , Queen O’ Tha Undagrind Vol. 1, is one she feels showcases her some of her versatility. Deucie believes that as an artist you should “always stay true to yourself . . ., (and) deliver a message with every song” Two more mixtapes are scheduled for release in 2007.

Deucie has poured her creativity and soul into SoLo Entertainment. To Deucie, Solo Entertainment represents “one person, one life, and many visions.” These visions include community outreach, life management skills and even fashion design. With everything that Deucie does, her creative personality comes through. With her strong talent and even stronger personality, Deucie and Solo Entertainment hope to achieve big things in the Charlotte music scene, because as Deucie herself says “No one can write your life like YOU”