VIP IGNITE LIVE Event NYC June 25th 2016 - We are the Talent Experts!

SATURDAY, June 25, 2016

“There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. That little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.”

Different speakers will be speaking throughout the day. Make sure to check them off after they speak.

After lunch there will be both one on one areas and round tables for you to meet and ask questions. Please use this time to speak to everyone! Not all experts will have speaking sessions. **There will be surprise experts arriving all day so be on the lookout!

Today’s Experts Mark Shoenfeld Was hired as a staff songwriter to Irwin Levine Music Publishing at 1650 Broadway during his senior year of high school in the Bronx. But Mark’s career really took off when he had the balls to knock on Ron Alexenburg’s (President of Epic Records) hone door……….unannounced and uninvited. After Ron screamed at him to “Get the F@%& out of here” Mark replied “but believe me, you’re gonna want to know me.” After that encounter Alexenburg became Mark’s employer and later his manager, executive producer, investor, partner and friend.

Mark went on to write music for movies and produced and wrote songs for Polygram, EMI, Motown, and Capitol Records. He wrote and sold movies to Orion Pictures, Disney, Dreamworks, and Warner Brothers. Mark has worked with Hugh Jackman and director Stephen Herek (Mr Hollands Opus, 101 Dalmations). Mark wont on to write and compose the Broadway musical “BKLYN the Musical” in 2004. BKLYN toured America, Asia and South America. Mark manages movie producer Scott Prisand (Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise) and is Co­producer with Russell Simmons in an upcoming movie and

the theatre musical called “The Scenario.” Mark is also casting for a revival of “BKLYN the Musical.”

Alysia Joy Powell Alysia hails from Los Angeles. Born of parents who met at an acting class, it was no wonder that she would have the gift. Some of those gifts are acting, singing, writing (poetry and screenwriting), stand­up comedy, directing, and producing. She’s had a career in Film and TV including credits like: Desperate House Wives, a reoccurring role on Everybody Hates Chris, Scrubs, NYPD Blue, and The Shield, just to name a few.

Eight years ago, she got a deep passion for all things more true and cultural. That’s what brought her to NY and she has been on her grind ever since. She has reigned as the Two Time Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion. Alysia was in the amazing stage production of “Who Is A Virtuous Woman”, directed by the fabulous Wendy McKenzie and is working on a One Woman Show, Different Shades of Love. Alysia joined the amazing cast of “Excuse Me For Living” with the talented Tom Pelphrey from Guiding Light, Dick Cavett, Robert Vaughn, and Chistopher Lloyd, and has work shopped at The Gotham Comedy Club with her stand­up skills. Did I mention, she has a beautiful jewelry­line called My Diva­Tude? Alysia’s stand out role in The Sitter has created buzz along with her appearance on The Wendy Williams Show with Jonah Hill promoting The Sitter. Enjoy Alysia Joy Powell in her current role as Nanny Alicia in the New NBC Show, the Mysteries of Laura with the funny and talented Debra Messing and La Alonzo.

Kevin Brown­ Stand­up Comedian and American Actor (aka Dot Com/ Uptown Kevin Brown/ Kevin "Dot Com" Brown /30 Rock Dot Com/ Dot Com) Kevin Brown aka Dot Com is a winner of the 15th annual "SAG" Screen Actors Guild Award, for his portrayal of "Dot Com," in N.B.C.'s "30 ROCK (winner of multiple "EMMY awards" and "GOLDEN GLOBES)". Dot Com was on 30 Rock for seven seasons starring opposite Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan.

Dot Com plays a Bodyguard, Best Friend and right hand of the eccentric Tracy Jordan portrayed by Actor/Comedian Tracy Morgan. Dot Com was part of the entourage "Grizz and Dot Com” that won the hearts of millions of viewers. 30 Rock takes place behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy series depicted on NBC as the TGS show.

30 Rock can be seen on Netflix.

"30 Rock" referred to the address of the GE Building. 30 Rockefeller Plaza location of NBC Studios; alternately known as the Comcast building.

NBC released the webisode "Livin’XL with Grizz and Dot Com" based on demand the fourth season as an opportunity to develop Dot Com’s character. Various clips of the series ”Livin’XL with Grizz and Dot Com” achieved high viewerships on the 30 Rock website.

Twenty (20+) years ago Dot Com and his brother Andre created and produced “The Uptown Comedy Club” tv show (FOX five network), which ran four seasons. The live creation, “The Uptown Comedy Club” (was located in the heart of Harlem on 125th St.).

The Uptown Comedy Club experienced National success in the 80’s and 90’s. Kevin Brown aka Dot Com managed and taught some of the most successful comedians i.e.

JB Smoove “Curb Your Enthusiasm," Flex Alexander “ UPN’s One on One” and Tracy Morgan “Saturday Night Live” and “NBC's 30 Rock”, to name a few.

Dot Com changed gears to become a "Stand­up Comedian and American Actor." As a Stand­up Comedian, Dot Com was featured on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien, ”Nick Jr. Nick Moms at Night," NBC’s "Last Comic Standing", and "BET’s Comic View,", etc.

Dot Com frequented "Ha Comedy Club’s stage, opened for Tracy Morgan at Carolines (May 2010), hosted Legendary vocalist Rev Al Green at the Legend’s Club “ B.B. King for soulful, inspired music, and headlined comedy venues throughout the country and Canada.

Dot Com studied acting at the T. Schreiber Studio. In addition to his role on 30 Rock, Dot Com appeared in Sara Jessica Parker’s blockbusters “Did you hear about the Morgans?” and Sex in the City Part 2 (SATC2). He was in an episode of Castle, “Royal Pains” on USA TNT tv, in a scene with Leo Dicaprio in “The Departed". ” Lucky Number Slevin," “50 Cents Get Rich Or Die Trying," Lindsay Lohan's “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen," and ”Delirious” (starring Steve Buscemi).

Dot Com is a Certified Black Belt in the martial arts, highly skilled in the Judo & Wolfox Karate disciplines. He starred in the DVD for martial arts epic titled, “The Empty Hands” featuring the skills of some of the hottest practitioners and champions in the USA. Dot Com participated in numerous Comic Cons including the New York Comic Con, the Chicago Comic Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and the Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles California.

In production is the documentary "The Uptown Comedy Club: The Birth of Hip Hop Comedy” presented by Dot Com Entertainment. This "House of Black", as it was known, was a platform for Black comedians and Black audiences to enjoy the great

comedy of and by people who looked like them right in the Harlem neighborhood until 2002. It celebrates and pays homage to the Uptown Comedy Club.

Additionally, Dot Com is booking shows throughout the country as he launches the “One Joke Wonder”. “I want your best joke!” says Dot Com. Richy Petrello Transitioned his career from the “show” part of show business to the “business” part of it 10 years later.

Starting out in his late teens as a saxophone/singer, Richy performed with the likes of Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Don Henley of the Eagles, Foreigner and Brian Setzer and The Stray Cats just to name a few.

Soon Richy enhanced his credentials as a Producer of Major Television events… The ABC Monday Night Football Shows with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders; the Dallas Cowboy Halftime Show with Reba McIntyre.

From 2007 – 2009, Richy became business partners with the Maloof Family & Entertainment Group; The Maloof family are the owners of the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas and are the former owners of the Sacramento Kings NBA Basketball team.

From 2009 – 2012, Richy became business partners with Talent Manager Johnny Wright (Brittney Spears, Justin Timberlake, The Jonas Brothers).

Today, Richy invests in Entertainment Properties (Singers, Movies, Broadway) and is building a Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas.

Richy is always on the hunt for Talent he believes in.

Robert Galinsky (a.k.a. Galinsky) ­ Playwright, Director, Actor, and Performance Coach Robert Galinsky is the founder of the New York Reality TV School, head speakers coach at TEDxTeen, Co­founder of the Manhattan Monologue Slam, coach to actor Hip Hop star 50 Cent and currently through Galinsky Coaching is working with teens at Rikers Island Jail and other NY state prisons and jails. An innovator in experiential learning techniques, Galinsky appreciates the connections and similarities between

succeeding in the business world and winning within the newly emerging reality TV market.

Galinsky has appeared on The VIEW, ABC Nightline News, BBC TV, Wall Street Journal Digital TV, FOX Good Day New York’s “Money Watch”, CNBC, talking about authenticity, confidence, and narrative. He has been quoted in The Financial Times of London, Advertising Age, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times and other print media to discuss his revolutionary workplace approaches.

Galinsky has recently been invited to deliver his "Energizer" program to TED Talks in London UK and in India, where he has been asked to deliver the "Energizer" program as a means to expand attendee horizons and thought patterns. More info at GalinskyPlace.com

Keith Shocklee Keith Shocklee aka Wizard K Jee is an American DJ and music producer. He’ll be the first to ask you not to label him ‘just’ a HIP HOP. “I was spinning records, diggin in crates, and throwing the best parties on Long Island before Hip Hop was even given that name.” His humble beginnings from this community youth center to Spectrum City DJ’s on Long Island to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Keith Shocklee began living the DJ Lifestyle by using self­engineered, makeshift mixers and speakers from Rock n’ Roll equipment such as Peavey electronics. He is an original member of Public Enemy’s super production group, The Bomb Squad (with Chuck D).

As a member of the Bomb Squad, Rolling Stone named Shocklee “one of the greatest producers in hip­hop” for the innovative albums "It Takes A Nation OfMillions To Hold Us Back" and "Fear Of A Black Planet”. He has since gone on to work recording artists: LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Bel Biv Devoe, Sinéad O'Connor and many other big­name acts.

He co­produced the singles “BRING THE NOISE” and “FIGHT THE POWER” which were included on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of all time”. In April 2013, Keith Shocklee was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside his childhood friends, Chuck D and Flavor Flav.

And though he has written and produced multi­platinum selling artists, songs, and albums, Keith Shocklee stays true to his roots in DJ culture, by Djing parties across the globe, and keeping the traditions of DJ culture alive in the ears of many.

Keith Shocklee is highly respected in the DJ world, and often shares his wisdom with the next generation of music producer and DJ. Keith Shocklee mentors, and produce young music artists and DJ’s and keep creativity at its highest. He develops and produces weekly radio shows on Rap Station. www.rapstation.com In addition to producing work with life­time friend and co­producer, Chuck D, Shocklee has teamed up with a young, enormously talented producer, DJ Journey, whom together form the DJ Duo: Spectrum City.

Again...Keith Shocklee in his DJ lifestyle at its roots.

CONRAD DIMANCHE­​ ​ RANKED #3 A&R IN THE WORLD IN 2006 BY HIT QUARTERS My journey began in Queens, New York. As a young boy of Haitian immigrants, my parents told me that I could become anything. My father, George Dimanche, who taught French and Spanish at a Brooklyn High School was my inspiration. My mother, Dina, owned a local beauty salon and I watched as she turned her business into the most popular salon in the area. I witnessed both of my parent's intense work ethic and learned that there were no free rides and by working hard I could achieve my dreams.

As a young man, I would follow in my mother's footsteps, teaching myself how to cut hair. I opened a barbershop but my love for music never wavered. I was bursting with musical talent rhymes, licks, raps, rifts filling my mind with no mainstream outlet.

Frustrated, I would invite DJ's to spin records at a club next to the barbershop. I was more interested in the music at the parties then the parties themselves.

My love for music only intensified to the point where I could no longer ignore my passion. At first I started to manage a few local artists careers while still running the barbershop. I would soon put down my cutting shears. I knew it was time to launch my musical destiny. The only question remained ­ how would I begin to make my dream come true?

I had my eye on two modern day music business pioneers: Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Russell Simmons. I admired their musicianship but I saw more: their ability to be creative and to be business people. I identified with their stories and risk­taking

sensibility and wanted to emulate their success. It would not be easy to make the leap from barbershop owner to record mogul.

It was Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Bad Boy Records Executive Harve Pierre who gave me my first break when I landed an internship at Bad Boys young label. I began to "dig­in" at Bad Boy Records doing the most mundane tasks, coffee and errands for everyone. I worked without pay for over a year before making an entry level salary. I tapped into my family's ideology about hard work. I did not skip one step of the process in learning the music business often to the detriment of my personal life. I would have one­dollar hot dogs from the corner vendor and the free hot chocolate in the studio was also a meal for me as well. I paid my dues in full working numerous jobs in the music industry over the past decade before being named as Senior A&R Director for Bad Boy Records. Harve Pierre became my mentor and supporter.

In 2006 I had an unprecedented year as one of the emerging giants in the record industry. As the Senior Director of A&R for Bad Boy Records, I helped launch three number one albums. Danity Kane “self titled album”, Day 26 “Self titled album”, and Yung Joc “New Joc City, soon after I was ranked #3 A&R in the world”. I managed all three of these albums from conception to completion, tirelessly micro managing every beat of every track. I’m not resting on my past credits, I am a forward thinking music executive that still works like I did when I was a young unpaid intern.

My career also includes managing the Grammy winning Producer Nashiem Myrick one of P. Diddy’s original hitmen. I have produced dozens of albums, including The Notorious B.I.G.'s smash hit Born Again, Carl Thomas, P. Diddy, 8 Ball, MJG, Loon, B5, Bad Boys 2 Soundtrack and Black Rob, just to name a few. The combination of my unparalleled talent for hearing a hit, tireless work ethic, ability to sign new talent and business skills separated me from most of my contemporaries.

In spite of my success as a record executive, I think of myself first as an entrepreneur.

In addition to my past at Bad Boy Records, I am now the President and co­founder of PMPworldwide.com an online music related internet company in addition to a record label consultant. I am now considered a role model being discovered and emulated by young people across the country. I now know that some of the secrets to making it in the business is hard work, persistence, dedication and, of course, talent. Much like the last line of the Psalm 23 Bible quote on my arm "surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Perhaps this reminder reassures me that through faith, talent and hard work, dreams can come true.

Issy Sanchez­ ELITE MUSIC GROUP (E.M.G.) is a 22 year old company which has established itself as one of the most respected marketing and promotion companies in the music industry today. Their success has been Consistent, with a history of years of involvement with music's brightest stars targeting the development of young, up and coming talent. E.M.G. President IssySanchez is an industry veteran with over 38 yrs Experience at record labels including Atlantic Records and Columbia Records before launching his own marketing and promotion company in 1991. E.M.G. offers services in radio promotion in several formats including Latin, urban, pop, and dance. Consulting and artist development are also provided. E.M.G. has participated in marketing campaigns merging music with brand products from Ford Motor Co., Mercedes Benz, Dodge, and The National Football League. The company has also been at the forefront of digital delivery systems for both music and media buys and creating new innovative DJservices. E.M.G.'s efforts have been directly responsible in helping many artists receive recording contracts.

E.M.G.’s Sanchez, says "We as a company, with all of our strategic partners, form a diverse and multi­service group of industry veterans with relationships that are second to none. E.M.G. has ties to all major and many independent labels, many artists, their management and production teams, booking agencies, concert venues, production companies (lighting, audio & video), security companies, and travel agencies. Based to our consistent involvement with the marketing and promotion of recording artists, we easily book and execute tours, concerts, shows and/or appearances and promote, for any artist, including the coordination and execution of marketing strategies with radio stations, venues, street teams and all related aspects of a concert tour."

E.M.G's ability to remain diverse has provided a longevity that is rare in the music industry. Client satisfaction has provided relationships that have developed into long term and trusting liaisons. E.M.G. and their staff are at the hub of the everyday mechanism that runs the music industry.

TONE CAPONE – Sony Records Artist Development In the volatile world of music, most industry insiders vie to climb the corporate ladder with just the hope of maintaining stability in an unpredictable business. The pivotal career launch began in 1990­91 at Stony Brook University as an undergraduate, where he worked on the air as a freshman radio DJ. Tone was able to establish relationships

with key executives and rise in the interlocked worlds of radio and music. Commonly referred to by the press as, Tone’s “Midas Touch” has, for the past decade, altered the landscape of the recording industry. Garnering radio spin and stretching the mainstream envelope in the arena alongside artist super powers, such as R­Kelly, Mobb Deep, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ciara, Beanie Siegel, Petey Pablo. His consistent diligence at TVT Records, where he promoted the careers of Yin Yang Twins, Pitbull, and Lil’ Jon, allowed him to be an instrumental leader for the promotions and marketing department at Jive, TVT and Motown Records, in the new millennium. In 2007, Tone founded MusicIndustryOnline.info, a social networking website designed for helping aspiring young artists, musicians, film makers, and other art entrepreneurs get connected. Currently, the Executive Vice President at CMG / Universal Motown, he elevating individual expression to prominence of sound, by helping others achieve their dreams. He explains further, “I went to Motown, where we released the first ever Salsa and Reggae ton album, Los Cocorocos. The current release showcases the multi­platinum artist Zion, formerly of Zion Y Lennox, with his debut Gold album, The Perfect Melody. In addition to being a crucial component of maintaining a solid foundation in the industry at CMG / Universal Motown, Tone is also the executive producer of Street Soldiers, the only political and news oriented show on New York's Hot 97FM. Hosted by Fox 5 News reporter Lisa Evers.

Pat Addiss­ One of the Most Prominent Female Producers in Theatre­ TONY Award Winner Pat Addiss is a native New Yorker who graduated Finch College. After running a successful PREMIUM / PROMOTION Company Pat Addiss Enterprises for 30 years, she passed it on to her daughter, Wendy, who still runs it from Va. Partial Producing credits: LITTLE WOMEN, CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE, BRIDGE & TUNNEL, SPRING AWAKENING, 39 STEPS, PROMISES PROMISES, VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE, GIGI, A CHRISTMAS STORY (currently at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn, NJ and Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia) She is a member of the League of Professional Theatre Women....on the Boards of GIRL BE HEARD, NJREP, Co­Chair of Oral History at Lincoln Center Performing Arts Library Besides current projects ie LOVES OF PICASSO, Pat is an advocate for Gender parity in the theatre.

Fuji Ruiz­ IMG Models

IMG Models, a division of the global, sports, fashion and media company, IMG Worldwide, is ranked as the world's number­one international model management firm.

IMG models has offices in New York, London, Milan, Paris, and Sydney. Fuji Ruiz is also a pop culture commentator on VH1.

Teri Bostaji­ Wilhelmina Kids

Teri Bostaji is head of Wilhelmina Kids, representing models age newborns to teens.

The young models can be seen in fashion & beauty campaigns; editorial features; commercial print campaigns and magazine covers. The young actors and actresses represented by Wilhelmina Talent Management can be seen in feature films, television programs and commercials, and major theatrical productions.

Ramona Pitera – Co­​ Owner, Talent Agent Ramona Pitera is a Founder & Co­Owner of Ramona’s Model & Talent, LLC. Ramona has over 22 years of experience in scouting, developing and providing talent for her commercial and print clients as well as negotiating and coordinating rates, contracts and castings.

Prior to founding RMT, Ramona was the Director of the Adult Commercial & On­Camera division at Gilla Roos Ltd. She started her career at Gilla Roos in 1993 as the Receptionist where she developed an eye for finding new faces.

Ramona is a featured speaker and panelist at various modeling and talent seminars, workshops and conventions, both locally and nationally.

Given her in­depth experience, Ramona focuses on finding, developing, promoting and booking models and actors for the company’s clients. In addition, she spearheads the creative direction of the company and explore business development opportunities.

Ramona holds a B.A. in Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College.

Chris Lanston­ (Celebrity Makeup Artist/ Host/ Media Correspondent/ Fashion Police)

Celebrity makeup artist Chris Lanston has defined a generation of makeup artistry. With makeup techniques so advanced there's no wonder fellow pros have coined him the "magician". With a career spanning over 20 years Chris has an innate ability to create the unknown and explore art in ways beyond our greatest imagination. While working

with publications and media outlets such as Us Weekly, ABC . ABC News . BRAVO .

DISNEY . CW . Good Morning America . FOX . MTV . NBC . OK!. USA TV. Sony Music . TLC and VH1 Chris has owned his signature techniques and is well versed in product knowledge based on experience and sheer undeniable skill and instinct. As a frequent guest speaker at the M.U.D Academy (Makeup Designory Academy) Chris unveils the diversity in his work and solidifies that you can inspire while still being inspired if you open your mind, heart and creativity. Exploration is art and Chris Lanston has done just that. Lanston has been part of the Top Cop team for the FASHION POLICE section of Us Weekly Magazine and has giving his opinion on many celebrities style such as :

Ashley Tisdale . Sarah Jessica Parker . Kristen Wiig . Jaime King . Karolina Kurkova .

Anna Wintour . Rihanna . Tia Mowry . Christina Ricci . Kris Jenner . Emma Watson .

Lady Gaga . Naomi Watts . Bonnie McKee . Chloe Grace Mortez . Katy Perry . Stacy Keibler Adam Rodriguez . Adriana De Moura . Alan Thicke . Alexa Ray Joel . Andi Dorfman . Anna Demidova . Antonique Smith . Aviva Drescher . Beth Shak .

Beyonce Dancers (Females) . Brandon W. Jones . Brooklyn Decker . Carol Alt .

Carole Radziwell . Caite Upton . Devin Kelley . Diana Mendoza . Donald Trump .

Donatella Arpaia . Gabby Bernstein . Gbenga Akinnagbe . Hayley Orrantia . Howard Cross ( NFL ) . Jake McDorman . Jaime Hilfiger . James Van Der Beek . Jamie McMurray (NASCAR) . Jasmine V . Jill Zarin . Kate Stoltz . Lana Parilla . Lance Bass . Larsa Pippen . Lilla Crawford . Lisa Vanderpump . Lois Robbins .

Madeleine Arthur . Matt Czuchry . Marvin Cortes. Nadia Ali . Natasha Barnard .

Noelle Reno . Pablo Hernandez . Payman Maadi . Payton Brady . Reina . Sasha Farber . Sherry Shephard . Tamara Tunie .

You can also find Chris on major networks:

ABC . ABC News . BELLA NYC TV . Big Machine Records . BRAVO . BuzzFeed .

DISNEY . Fashion TV . Good Morning America . FOX . MTV . NBC . OK! USA TV. Sony Music . TLC . Us Weekly . VH1. YouTube and featured on hit shows Tyra Banks Show . Breaking Amish . Real Housewives of NY . FOX News . Extra TV .

Richard Lowe­ currently the International Creative Director of Spiegel

"With more than a decade of industry experience working for some of the best brands in the business, Richard Lowe became a strong voice in the fashion world. His design and consultation services are sought after by leading industry firms including Balmain Paris, Nicole MiIler, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff and VF Corporation.

Richard's analytical background has led him to do comprehensive market analysis and trend forecasting services for leading market publications. Richard has quickly become a fashion fixture in the TV and Runway Production worlds. Featured regularly on fashion segments for Good Morning America, The View and QVC, Richard brings color and texture to the screen. Working with celebrities such Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Dolly Parton has helped Richard mold popular fashions and contemporary lifestyle needs into a successful enterprise that can be seen on the streets of numerous cities every day."

FIONA BLOOM – FOUNDER, THE BLOOM EFFECT

With over 18+ years in the entertainment industry­ music industry maven Fiona Bloom launched The Bloom Effect in 2007.

A unique one stop that specializes in branding for artists, labels, and lifestyle companies. The Bloom Effect brings a huge rolodex of global contacts from around the world to its clients providing a wealth of insight/knowledge and consultation for getting your project seen and heard.

The Bloom Effect specializes in launch parties, international music events, live shows, album publicity, digital marketing, A&R consulting, and promotion. The Bloom Effect has produced over 1000 shows, consulted on 200+ album projects and has been a part of over 300 artists’ careers.

Clients past and present include The Zombies, ​ France Rocks/ Bureau Export, Hollis Brown, ​ The Lyricist Lounge, BabyGrande Records, Tommy Boy, Spectre Music, Penalty Recordings, MIDEM, Avery*Sunshine, Timothy Bloom, Water Seed, Sharon Carpenter, Krissy Krissy, MarzLovejoy, StonesThrow Recordings, Mixtape Riot, Game, Bloomsbury, Simon and Schuster, Nelson George, Collette, Ashley Allen, Mudville, Aloe Blacc, Maya Azucena, Wayna, Bill Laswell, SOB’s, The Renaissance Hotel, Anthony David, Roxy Cottontail, Erin Barra, Terry Poison, Sway Dasafo, Saian Supa Crew, and others.

The Bloom Effect has always prided itself in having its fingers on the pulse and always being ahead of the curve. The Bloom Effect understands and appreciates real and innovative talent without compromise. Whether you just need consulting, advice, publicity, want to put a listening party together or need some help with direction overseas— The Bloom Effect is at your service. Just ask the clients. Creating The Buzz, Spreading The Bloom.

http://www.thebloomeffect.com

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http://www.facebook.com/thebloomeffect

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Prior to running her own business, Fiona has overseen many careers including her time at EMI Records where she ran marketing campaigns for Gang Starr, Shara Nelson, The Solsonics, Eternal and others. She was also ​ nominated for a Women in Music award and was a recipient of NARIP Award­ Top Strategist

At Sub Verse Music and 3­2­1 Records she signed and marketed Blackalicious, MF Doom, C­Rayz Walz, Skeme Team and more.

She also showcased and gave NY debuts to some of the hottest indie acts on the scene including Slum Village, Zion I, Atmosphere, Aloe Blacc, Swollen Members, etc;

Her latest outreach has been with the International Hip Hop community giving artists from around the world a platform to express themselves and perform in front of enthusiastic audiences. A few of those opportunities garnered deals, partnerships and tours in U.S.

In the works is a book, a documentary and an Intl Hip Hop Festival.

DJ Cynthia Cherish Malaran Cynthia Cherish Malaran, aka, DJ CherishTheLuv, the “drama­free DJ,” has produced music and DJ’d for events and shows, called on by Amy Schumer, Nile Rodgers, the We Are Family Foundation, Viacom, Comedy Central, Ted talks, The New School for Social Research, Goddard Foundation, Vanity4Humanity, Project1Voice, and numerous charities of all kinds, weddings and more. She has brought her goodie bag of music out for corporate celebrations, white parties, ladies nights, and galas, sharing the booming soundsystem with legends such as Nile Rodgers, Chic, Sister Sledge, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, and Talib Kweli, M­1 of Dead Prez, Peace Poets, at iconic venues; the

Hammerstein Ballroom, The Bitter End, Cipriani, The Alexandria Center, Drom, Kumble Theater, Stockholm’s Ice Bar, Studio 450, Slake, South Street Seaport, The Constellation Chicago, Turtle Bay Oahu, and Wychwood Art Barns Toronto to name a few. Cynthia Cherish Malaran has come quite a long way since making her first mix tape at age 7 of just two songs, over and over again; “We Built This City” and “Take On Me,” to designing album art for mega artists Aventura—DJ CherishTheLuv is the official DJ of Nile Rodgers’s We Are Family Foundation, and is launching her Music Heals Art&Music residency at The Roost, in the East Village, NYC, June 2016. Look out for AIDS Awareness dances hosted by DJ CherishTheLuv and RFCTA coming Summer 2016.

Bonz Malone

Malone began his writing career at Youth Communication in 1986, where he was a teen writer and reporter for New Youth Connections (later renamed YCteen), a magazine written by and for New York City public high­school students. At Youth Communication, Malone developed and perfected his hip hop writing style in a monthly column called Streetalk, which ran from 1987 to 1989. Malone later took the Streetalk column and style to Spin magazine, Vibe magazine, and other venues for which he became a notable contributor.

In 1995, he wrote the Notorious B.I.G. cover story for July issue of The Source magazine titled, "King of New York", which became the magazine's highest­selling issue. In the same month of that year his feature article, Deep Space Nine was published in Vibe magazine, being the first article to introduce all nine members of the Wu­Tang Clan.

Malone is the author of the coffee table book Hip Hop Immortals, for which he profiled 85 hip hop artists and features the photography of David LaChapelle, Mark Seliger, Jesse Frohman, Christian Witkin, and Michel Comte among others.

Film While Malone was at Youth Communication he was featured in What's Going On, the Marc Levin television documentary about graffiti and street life. It was the first of several Levin films in which he appeared. Malone starred in Levin's 1998 prison film Slam, which won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize for dramatic film at Sundance. He then appeared in Levin's 1999 Whiteboyz starring Dash Mihok, Mark Webber and Danny Hoch among a number of hip hop star cameos, and Levin's 2001 Brooklyn Babylon ­­ a Romeo and Juliet story set amid the Caribbean

African ­ Hasidic Jewish clash of the Crown Heights riot starring Black Thought and the rest of The Roots.

Malone played supporting roles in the 2000 Jonathan Singleton Shaft, Adam Bhala Lough's 2002 Bomb the System again with Marc Webber, and starred in the 2004 Men Without Jobs and The Jerky Boys' Kamal Ahmed's 2003 God Has a Rap Sheet.

Malone was the script consultant for the 1992 film, Juice directed by Ernest Dickerson and starring Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps.

Malone was an A&R executive in 1992 at Island Records, where he signed Mobb Deep to their first record deal. He also claims to have missed the chance to sign the Notorious B.I.G. over a dice game he won.

Alan Zweibel­ Award winning Comedy writer for Saturday Night Live.

An original “Saturday Night Live” writer who the New York Times says has “earned a place in the pantheon of American pop culture,” Alan has won multiple Emmy, Writers Guild of America, and TV Critics awards for his work in television, which also includes “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” (which he co­created and produced), “Monk,” “PBS’s Great Performances,“ and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”.

A frequent guest on all of the late night talk shows, Alan’s theatrical contributions include his collaboration with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award winning play (and Emmy nominated HBO special) “700 Sundays”, Martin Short’s Broadway hit “Fame Becomes Me”, and the off­Broadway plays “Happy”, “Comic Dialogue”, “Between Cars”, “Pine Cone Moment”, and “Bunny Bunny – Gilda Radner: A Sort of Romantic Comedy” which he adapted from his best­selling book.

Other books by Alan are the 2006 Thurber Prize winning novel “The Other Shulman”, the popular children’s book “Our Tree Named Steve”, “North”, a collection of short stories and essays titled “Clothing Optional, and the novel “Lunatics” that he co­wrote with Dave Barry.

Alan’s humor has also appeared in such diverse publications as The New Yorker, Esquire, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Op­Ed page, The Huffington Post and MAD Magazine. He has also penned two best­selling e­books titled “From My Bottom Drawer: Vols. I and II”.

The co­writer of the screenplays for the films “Dragnet”, “North”, and “The Story of Us”, Alan has received an honorary PhD. from the State University of New York and because of the diversity of his body or work, in 2010 the Writers Guild of America, East gave him a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Alan is currently an executive producer on Showtime’s documentary series “Inside Comedy” starring David Steinberg, is writing and producing a pilot for IFC, is awaiting publication of a forthcoming Young Adult novel titled “Benjamin Franklin: Huge Pain In My Ass” (Hyperion) that he co­wrote with Adam Mansbach, and is writing the book for a Broadway musical version of “Field of Dreams.

And in addition to the late night talk shows, on the TV screen he’s also appeared in episodes of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Law & Order”.

But the production that Alan is most proud of is the family he’s co­produced with his wife Robin; their children Adam, Lindsay and Sari; and their grandchildren Zachary, Alexis, Jordan and Kylie.

Philip Galinsky ­ Actor, Writer, Producer, Guru and Voiceover Artist

He can be heard as the lead kidnapper in the video game Grand Theft Auto 5 with Jonah Hill, as well as a guest appearance on Dora the Explorer. Philip is the Co­Creator of the MANHATTAN MONOLOGUE SLAM "Masterpiece Theatre Meets American Idol. Philip has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, ESPN Classic, A&E, & USA networks. Also his work at the New York Reality TV School has been featured on ABC's Nightline E! and The Today Show.

Currently ­ he is the resident Acting Guru at NYCastings.com where he answers actors questions about their personal Career Goals including: How to effectively book more jobs from electronic submitting, Directly targeted self­submissions that get you representation, Creating a robust resume, Creating compelling cover letters, Attract Agents & Managers to you, Win over the Casting Directors, Maximizing your social media exposure and Producing engaging audio and video reels.

He also develops and discovers actors through The Manhattan Monologue Slam, actors who have done the show have then appeared in leading roles on Orange is the New Black and NBC's new hit show The Mysteries of Laura.

Not only limited to adults, the acting guru has gotten kids in feature films including “2012”! Alex and Philippe Haussmann are two incredible teen actors and youth raconteurs who were discovered at the Manhattan Monologue Slam and now have break out roles in Roland Emmerich’s “2012”. Groomed and trained by their hard driving talent guru Philip Galinsky

The Manhattan Monologue Slam, which asks audience members to compete by delivering their best 30 second or two­minute monologue onstage. Voted best actors showcase show by Backstage, Philip uses social media as often as possible for promotional purposes and to engage the audience. This, of course, ultimately leads to more promotion. In fact, Philip encourages the entire audience to tweet live at the show.

It is content that promotes what he does and wants all of his audience to continue to be brand ambassadors of the slam.

Philip gives the audience free rein to whip out their phones and tweet, Facebook, Instagram to their hearts’ content during a performance. The audience actually decides who wins each slam by voting with their smartphones.

David Doan ­ Theatrical Agent at CESD (Kids and Teens)

DAVID DOAN is a Talent Agent at CESD in NYC. CESD is a bi­coastal full service agency representing all ages. CESD has been responsible for launching the careers of many of Hollywood’s hottest young actors over the years including Miley Cyrus, Hayden Panettiere, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristin Bell, Darren Criss, and Jake T. Austin, to name a few. As a Theatrical Agent, David books actors on TV, Film, and Theater projects for the company. He has been working in the business for over 15 years. He was previously the head of the Theatrical Department at Generation TV, a Talent Manager at J. Mitchell Management, and also a Casting Director for Nickelodeon where he helped cast pilots including Victorious and Big Time Rush. He was also nominated for a 2012 Daytime Emmy Award for Casting Nick Jr.’s Bubble Guppies. David currently represents 19 young performers working on Broadway in School of Rock, Matilda, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Finding Neverland, The King and I, Fun Home, and Kinky Boots. His passion for developing and successfully breaking out young performers was recognized in Variety Magazine’s 2015 Youth Impact Report where he was profiled alongside of the industry’s top talent, musicians, agents, and influencers of 2015.

Rob Alicea

Rob founded Pushed Envelope Productions in 2010, an independent entertainment production company, where he has produced, directed and starred in several highly­acclaimed films and television projects. Rob launched Rob Alicea Production on December 11, 2014 and has expanded production beyond television and film to now also radio. Rob has been a part of many films including The Amazing Spider­Man 2, The Wolf of Wall Street, and I Am Legend.

Drew Hanley

One of the most promising new faces of the season, he just got recently signed by New York Model Management. With less than one month in the modeling industry he has been already worked for Philippe Reynaud and Adon Magazine.

Michael Crescenzo

I'm 25 years old and live in Manhattan NY. I've lived quite a crazy life ranging from corporate America to now a tv personality. I've been on game shows to dating shows and the most recent one was called Are You The One on MTV. Throughout the craziness of being in the entertainment business I also was a male model. Shooting from men's fitness and health, to style magazine and most recently the cover of a few romance novels. I have a few huge upcoming projects that I'd love to elaborate on as time goes on.

Ella Cepeda

Stylist, Casting Director and Layout Designer. She was the Co Editor of NYLON Mexico where she worked for four and a half years, starting as a Collaborator. She has also done styling for Vice Mexico and look books for Mexican brands such as Lua Pretto and Simon Ese. One of the founders of Fashion is Passion, a Fashion Film Festival in Mexico City that started in 2013 to promote fashion culture. For the last two years, she has worked in NYFW helping cast shows like: Duckie Brown, Karen Walker, Ulla Johnson and Mansur Gavriel. Currently lives in New York City and works as the Editorial Producer for PAPER Magazine.

Balthier Corfi Mexican fashion photographer and casting director. His photographic work has been featured in publications such as Equire Latin America, GQ, Vulkan, Adon Magazine and Cosmopolitan. He also has collaborated as a casting director for Esquire Mexico and

Latin America and Ricardo Seco during New York Fashion Week. He has photographed celebrities and top models such as Nyle DiMarco, Don Benjamin, Tomás Guarracino and Presley Gerber.

Marc John Jefferies Marc continuously reaches heights that once were only figments of his imagination. As an inner­city youth of the Bronx, NY, Jefferies could easily have become a product of his environment, but instead he rose to become a pillar in his community. Jefferies went on to have a successful career as an actor in major motion pictures and work alongside icons such as Oscar award winning Halle Berry, Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy, and Emmy award winning Ellen DeGeneres.

Most recently, Jefferies has reunited with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in the second season of Starz hit show Power, playing the recurring role of Q Dubs the new leader of the RSK. He also worked alongside Keke Palmer and Cory Hardrict in an upcoming, highly­anticipated, film called Brotherly Love in theaters April 2015.

With great momentum, Jefferies has also signed on for a few new feature films. One of which he joins the cast of the film Chapter and Verse with Omari Hardwick and filming with co­stars Tyson Beckford in Supermodel. Expanding his resume, Jefferies is going behind the camera and producing his own show, called South Brooklyn.

Jefferies landed his biggest role at the age of four as the title character in the 1995 drama Losing Isaiah. Not long after appearing in the renowned sitcom The Cosby Show, he became the child spokesperson for PeoplePC. Jefferies’ talents landed him numerous roles in prominent films at a young age, which included The Haunted Mansion, Stuart Little 2, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Spider­Man 2 and Brown Sugar.

Other than acting, Jefferies has also done voice­overs in the films Finding Nemo and Monsters, Inc. Jefferies’ portrayal of a young Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson in Get Rich or Die Tryin’ gained him even more recognition. He was later cast to depict rapper Lil' Cease in the 2009 biopic feature Notorious. Jefferies’ also played Rembrandt in the feature filmBig Mommas: Like Father Like Son. Furthermore, Jefferies found success on television. Among his best­known roles, is that he played of ‘Derrick Mitchell’ in the NBC sitcom The Tracy Morgan Show and as ‘Darius’ on the hit HBO drama series Treme. Jefferies showcases his talents in a number of hit TV dramas which include: the third season of HBO’s mega hit drama Dexter, where Jefferies played a recurring guest star role as Wendell; Law and Order: Special Victims Unit a couple of times; guest appearance in NYC 22 and his role in

Cartoon Network’s movie production entitled Contest, which explored the issues surrounding and effects of bullying.

Jefferies would later go on to work together with co­stars Common and Megan Goode in the film L.U.V. Aside from film and television, Jefferies started his own acting academy to mentor and help coach students to refine their craft. Jefferies is loaded with insightful tips and advice from his personal experiences as well received advice from mentors Denzel Washington, Bill Cosby and others. Despite a demanding schedule, giving back to his community is a must. He frequently speaks to at­risk youth. Motivating his audiences with his story of hope, tolerance and action, Jefferies encourages them to become the fire that ignites change.

PHELIPPE HUDSON

A New York Native, Phelippe Hudson is a member of a group that is one of the most sought after and cherished in the music industry: The Producer, Songwriter &Performer Collective! As a singer, songwriter, musician, producer and much more, Phelippe Hudson has test marketed immensely well across demographics, and his singles “Smellz Like Sex” (remix features KOOL G RAP) and “Everything You Want” have garnered critical acclaim and become mainstays at internet radio outlets. Phelippe was groomed for the spotlight from birth, having been a child model for the GAP, Ford and Scholastic. After attending the vaunted Fashion Institute Of Technology for two years, he realized that his passion for music mandated that he leave FIT to pursue his industry aspirations. To date he has collaborated with luminaries like Herbie Hancock, Lenny Kravitz, and many artists at bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records, just to name a few.

He can sing, dance, write, rap, produce, write and perform with the best of them...hence his moniker “THE DOMINICAN JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE!” Phelippe Hudson’s style and swagger is of unconventional in comparison to contemporary musicians who are receiving high praise and recognition from major distribution platforms and media outlets. Because of his unique contribution to the culture of entertainment and the arts, he has garnered veneration and eulogy from prestigious organizations – as a singer, songwriter, musician, producer and premier designer his brand will inevitably reach millions whether it be through his records, performances, or clothing line.

Phelippe Hudson has gained support from industry veterans and professionals who will provide as the backbone and support system for his career to progress at an

exponential rate. From marketing and management to production and mastering, Phelippe will be surrounded by seasoned individuals focused on aiding his journey to stardom. Some of these individuals include: • Don “Shampoo” Cannon – President of A&R YNVS/Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group • Corey “CL” Llewellyn – CEO &President of Digiwaxx Media o Digiwaxx is the lead innovator in providing as a crossroad for music technology.

• “Commissioner” Gordon Williams – President of Lalabela Music Group o 7x Grammy Award Winning Producer &Sound Engineer § “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – Lauryn Hill § “Supernatural” – Carlos Santana § “Frank” – Amy Winehouse § “Welcome To Jamrock” – Damian Marley § Quincy Jones, Stephen Marley, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey &many more.... o Lalabela Studios located at the Manhattan Center on 34th Street [Hammerstein & Grand Ballroom] • Pranav “Nav” Narayanan – General Manager at Lalabela Music Group o Creative Director at Digiwaxx Media “POINTLESS” ­ KEY POINTS “Pointless” is Phelippe Hudson’s new single that has gained recognition and support from industry veteran and President of A&R at Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group, Don “Shampoo” Cannon who will be involved in getting this project, as well as additional Phelippe Hudson records and project (EP’s and LP’s), promoted.

Release projected for Early May 2016 • Mixed &Master will be done by Commissioner Gordon • Feature from Conan (YNVS/Def Jam/Universal) – son of Shampoo

• Performing single at Le Souk Restaurant on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016. [Over 400 guests will be in attendance] • Utilizing Commercial and Club DJ Network of Don Cannon and Def Jam [Regional & National].

• Radio Airplay from DTF Radio ­ DJ Inkstincts • Radio Airplay from Crossover Station Z­100 WHTZ ­ DJ Phil Cross • Shoot Music Video – Directed by Nicolas Santa • Digiwaxx Media Marketing Push o DTF Radio Interview w/ Greenlight NYC (on Saturday/Sunday before performance) • Music Choice Campaign via Digiwaxx Media o Digiwaxx Record Pool Blast – Service record to 80,000 DJ’s (worldwide) on record pool a long with email campaign with reach out to 40,000 subscribers o Regional, National, &International Radio Push o Push Music Video to Revolt TV, Music Choice, MTV, MTV­U, MTV JAMZ, Video Music Box, VEVO o Audio &Music Video – Reaching 30 million homes in America o Tailored Online Media Campaign executed by Music Choice

Pranav Narayanan

Popularly known as Nav, Pranav is an entrepreneur, producer, writer and A&R rooted in the independent entertainment sector. He currently serves as the Director of Operations for Lalabela Entertainment Group as well the Creative Director for Digiwaxx Media, both companies located at the prestigious Manhattan Center 34th street. Nav was instrumental in strategically aligning both entities together at the start of 2016. Working alongside Lalabela President and 7x Grammy Award Winning producer and engineer Commissioner Gordon Williams, and Digiwaxx President Corey Llewellyn, he has positioned himself to work with two of the most successful recordmen in music industry.

At Lalabela and Digiwaxx Nav is involved in many responsibilities including project and product management; audio, event and video production; radio and video promotion; education and finally artist, business and website development. As a producer and A&R Nav has been involved in developing acts such as the White Tiger Society, Phelippe Hudson, Steven Willis and A. Tibbz ​ being involved in both the production aspect (writing, rehearsing, recording) and post​ production (distribution,marketing, promotion and branding).

“Pranav”, the prefix to the well​ referenced Sanskrit word “Om”, meaning the primordial sound or sound of the universe. Consequently so, Nav has always been rooted by the culture and consciousness of music. From a childhood he picked up a knack for rhythm while having to sit in on his mother’s classical Indian dance classes (Bharatnatyam), where he first started learning the Tabala, the native percussive instrument of India.

From there he excelled in the drums soon taking tutelage from iconic Seattle drummer, Sandy Greenbaum. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Political Science from Manhattanville College in 2015. Originally from India, he has lived all over the United States. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Patrick Quagliano

Patrick is among the premier acting technique teachers in the world today. With over twenty years of expertise Patrick is able to work with each student at his or her level — whether film star or TV series regular, Broadway actor or new student. His enthusiasm inspires actors and demands from them the utmost work ethic.

Patrick began his training as an actor at The Stella Adler Studio in New York in the late 1980′s. After performing extensively in theatrical productions in New York and London, he returned to Stella Adler Studio in 1996, where he apprenticed under and taught alongside Master Teacher Ron Burrus, the greatest living exponent of the Adler Technique. Actors familiar with Adler’s work, as well as professionals in the industry, acknowledge that Patrick understands and teaches the Adler method more clearly and precisely than any teacher practicing in New York.

Patrick also has a longstanding relationship with The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He is currently the Academy’s US representative, and is a founding member of The London Theatre Exchange.

Film coaching credits include ”Officer Down” with Steven Dorff and James Woods (Jeff Most Productions) where he was dialogue and acting coach for Ukrainian musical performer and actress Kamaliya Zahoor, and “Leading Ladies” directed by Daniel Beahm, where Patrick coached choreographer Melanie LaPatin (“So You Think You Can Dance”) in her film debut. Most recently, he directed the short film “Rambler,” whose featured actors are all former students.