SYNOPSIS: Jesse, a young man, spreads the words ‘You Are Beautiful’ through the streets of his home city. When he and his friend Kia encounter the troubled and homeless Many-Colored Man, the value of Jesse’s message is challenged. Can ‘You Are Beautiful’ reach someone who has never heard those words, or more importantly, doesn’t believe them about himself?
PERPOMBELLAR PRODUCTIONS, an independent film studio located in Savannah, Georgia, is known for its award-winning film THE STREET CLEANER, which has been featured in The South Magazine, Savannah Morning News, and Connect Savannah, and has shown at over 20 film festivals across the country, including Cindigenous-Savannah. Perpombellar has recently completed production on its first feature-length drama, TRUMPET MY RETURN, which has a planned release for Spring 2010. For more information visit: www.perpombellar.com or www.thestreetcleanermovie.com orwww.trumpetmyreturn.com
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR:
This film was made with the help of a dedicated and talented cast and a competent crewthat feels like family. I was able to trust everyone with my vision. For me, it’s exhilarating to collaborate creatively this way.
Who and exactly what is Da Seed? Imagine these combinations, swagger meets brillance or greatness meets destiny. These are a few adjectives that sum up the hottest new group to the hip hop scene. Da Seed consist of two members, YP aka Young Profit a 24 year old rapper and composer from West Palm Beach, FL and TK aka True Knowledge a 23 year old rapper from Alpharetta,Ga. Two different personalities but when put together they form a rare combination of swagger, charisma, and talent to the beloved hip hop microphone. Known as Da Seed, the name represents growth and progression because in life all things come from a seed. An original group with a new sound gains influences from artist like Biggie, 2Pac, Jay-Z and Outkast. Trying to step up as the next big group out of the south Da Seed represents for the new wave generation and good feel of today’s new breed of artist. So if your looking for that good music with the feeling you’ve been missing take a deep listen to… Da Seed.
“Got in the game when I was twelve, with the mind-state of a bigger man.” Starting at a young age in Georgia, The Akapella began gaining a rep for being more than meets the eye. By 17, he’d gained a rep in battles for having a sharp tongue and a quick wit for punchlines. Nearing the end of his teens The Akapella was signed to Kandyshop Records before leaving for “an experience where [he'd] be pushed, daily.” He found that in BK Jackson of The SP Agency. An independent entertainment and brand marketing agency with ties to Kmao Music Group (KMG).
“Got in the game when I was twelve, with the mind-state of a bigger man.” Starting at a young age in Georgia, The Akapella began gaining a rep for being more than meets the eye. By 17, he’d gained a rep in battles for having a sharp tongue and a quick wit for punchlines. Nearing the end of his teens The Akapella was signed to Kandyshop Records before leaving for “an experience where [he'd] be pushed, daily.” He found that in BK Jackson of The SP Agency. An independent entertainment and brand marketing agency with ties to Kmao Music Group (KMG).
Miggs Son Daddy is the youngest member of the Hip-Hop collective F.E.B. (The Four Elements & Beyond). Miggs was born in Manhatten, NY and grew up in Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, NY (Westchester). His parents were both theater majors in school therefore he was raised with an exceptional appreciation for music and art. Miggs has been exposed to many different cultures in a very diverse high school and even more once he started attending The Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, GA. He’s gained a reputation for speaking on sophisticated topics using precise vocabulary and brilliant wordplay. Backed by unmatched production from his brother Freak Tha Monsta, Miggs has one of the most unique sounds in the underground Hip-Hop scene. Musically influenced by the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Pun, Cormega, and a never-ending list of others, Son Daddy sure to leave a lasting impression.
Mahogany, Personal Trainer and Professional Dancer
Mahogany has performed on almost every stage in New York City. She cultivated her craft at Savannah Arts Academy where she graduated with honors in Dance Theater. Mahogany also has two degrees in Marketing Management, and Business Management from Savannah Technical College.
She is a well-received performer in many aspects of the visual arts including dance, poetry, theater, and fashion. Mahogany has been teaching dance since 1998 and has performed with the world-renowned Sankofa Dance Theatre for over ten years. She has traveled to Ghana, West Africa and performed in the PANA-FEST festival. She has received rave reviews in the New York Times and has worked with many famous artists including Steven Devines, Beyonce Knowles, Jermaine Dupree, Missy Eliot, and Juvenile. Mahogany began modeling with the Ford Modeling Agency, Wilhelmina, N.Y. after she graduated high school. Her modeling career has included runways for top designers such as Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, and Christen Dior.
MSB, Inc. students at work
Mahogany Shades of Beauty, Inc.
Mahogany now owns and operates Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc. (MSB) MSB Inc. is a well respected modeling and talent agency in Savannah, Ga where Mahogany teaches dance, modeling, theatre, poetry, and job etiquette. Mahogany is also the vice-president of Universal Women of Savannah, a nonprofit organization grounded in community outreach and sister hood and she also works very closely with Tony Jordon of All Walks Of Life Inc.(AWOL Inc.) In addition to dance, Mahogany’s second love is her community. One of her great loves is the social work she does at a runaway shelter, and her outreach at the various homeless shelters in the Savannah area and the work she does with the youth at the Boys & Girls Club, The Crusader Center, and St. Pius Resource Center. Her passion for community, children, and dance are the driving force in her life. Her mission is to continue her career in dance and teaching while helping to cultivate the minds, bodies, and spirits of the next generation and help them understand that the sky is only the limit.
Who knows what it’s like to be in a daze? I think we all have experienced it from time to time. Stunned and bemused at the sight or sound of whatever you behold. theDOLLDAZE has this effect on her audiences each time she takes the stage. DoLL has never been one to follow the trends. It has always been about just “being”. She says candidly “Who has a choice in the way God creates you”. Some people do music because it is something that they love but they have no passion behind it. DoLL clearly has the passion of her ancestors and even more an outer-world like spirit behind what she conveys musically. Her shows have been known to create a church like environment. With some of the audience in awe and the others in uproar because of the sheer intensity. The style of music she’s crafted has many elements and even she admits she doesn’t know what others make of it but she calls it Indie/Rock/Soul. “I would rather not put a name tag on it but people like a point of reference” she says. Her music exemplifies the blurred genres that the emerging Indie scene in Atlanta brings to the music industry. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA she has a natural southern charm and the accent to match. She has a genuine sweetness that hasn’t been tainted by the rah- rah of the superficial “Black Hollywood” some have come to know Atlanta for. She has a down to earth perspective on life and how to treat people. She has the true spirit of the GA red clay that exudes whenever you see her. For this reason some say her music takes on a personality of it’s own because it’s seemingly polar opposite of her everyday Atlien way. This is a part of the DAZE element. ATL has a gem and she is surely becoming a favorite for the bubbling scenes around town. Her latest release a EP entitled “Acid Report: the missing peace” has slowly made its way to the ears of audiences in Atl and beyond. One of the fan favorites “Let it Blow” has a tinge of Latin influence and the tempo changes throw you into a place that catches you off guard at first but then makes you smile after you follow it. The six songs on her EP channel subjects that make you wanna get up and go for your dreams like in “2040″ or even scream and thrust your head back and forth like in “the Hard Way”. Her goal was to introduce a portion of her sound to audiences so they get a small taste of what lies ahead for the dazed
one. theDOLLDAZE’s newest musical endeavor is a romantic tale entitled “Mystic Novel” a short film/novel concept album. She can’t say to much about it besides it’s a sort of period based semi-psychotic love story. The artwork and song snippets for the first passage will be released in late winter or early spring of 2010. She assures you will not be disappointed.
Artwork by Roosevelt will be on exhibit at Indigo Arts Center, 703D Louisville Rd. starting 4/21/10.
Painting for over 30 years, Roosevelt Watson 3 has displayed art all over the country. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He started his lengthy development into the arts at the Tampa Technical Institute where he received an associate of Graphic Design and then studied at the illustrious Atlanta College of Art in Atlanta, Ga. Which is now currently the Savannah College of Art and Design Atlanta Campus. Roosevelt creates a visual treasure with every stroke. He’s held a number of positions including Graphic Designer, Artist in Residence, Caricature Artist, and Artist intern.
His first show was in the May Cohens department store in Jacksonville, Florida (1980) depicting early religious influences. As he matured in age and in art, he began to master several techniques and displays his life, influences, and experiences in every piece.
Painting by Roosevelt Watson III
Roosevelt has received several design and drawing awards including first place in the 3rd Annual Juried Art Show in Jacksonville, Florida, and the 14th annual art fair at the Telfair Art Museum In Savannah, Ga. He has shown artwork in many galleries nationwide and completed internships at world renowned galleries, such as the Historic Hammonds House Gallery and Resource Center. He studied under Edward Spriggs in 2000.
Several private collectors request commissioned artwork from Roosevelt depicting many different scenes, architectural designs, and portraits. The Ritz La Villa Museum commissioned him to create a portrait of John Rosemond Johnson for their permanent collection (2002). CSX Chief Engineer, Tim Dickerson, of Tampa, FL commissioned Roosevelt to complete a piece for his personal collection. One of his sculptures was placed in the Emmanuel Holiness Church of Tampa, FL. Roosevelt has completed a mural and painted the 25th anniversary vase for the St. Joseph’s Church in Jacksonville, FL. He continues to create artwork inspired and is the co-creator and founder of the Deepressionist. A Movement he co founded with two fellow artist and friends. They have had a documentary centered upon their collective work. Roosevelt has his art featured in galleries consistently in solo and group exhibitions with his fellow Deepressionist. Roosevelt is currently working on a series and lives in Savannah, Ga with his wife and Pekingese.
Artwork by Roosevelt Watson III
Artist Statement
“My paintings are representative of the spirit of us all. I use the Abstract/Surrealism styles to get my point across. The point that we are so different but yet the same, shown with many colors and textures, and shapes, yet coming from one thought source. My colors are vibrant, just as our spirits use to be as children. The textures are the physical aspect of our world which makes the paintings life like. The shapes are every where and just plain enjoyable; hence, we are all very colorful, physical, and shapely which I convey in an abstract/surreal fashion.
Each painting goes through a long process of thought, color selection, medium choices, and imagery. My artwork is there to please, provoke conversation, thought and visual enjoyment
Created by artist Russell Maxwell, R Max Clothing features a signature line of t-shirts that incorporates pieces of art to form fashionable items for the Sophisticated Urban male and female. “Artistically influenced by Andy Warhol, Jean-Micheal Basquiat, Hype Williams, and numerous photographers, I wanted to create something that represents a sense of urban expression and lifestyle,” states R Max. Each article of clothing displays an original design with hand painted accents and adorned with rhinestones.
Biggie by R Max
R Max Clothing has received recognition on television and the big screen. Pieces from the line have appeared in the film, ‘Stomp The Yard’, and on ‘BET’s 106 & Park’ & BET’s ‘Spring Bling’ and MTV’s ‘Wild ‘n’ Out’. R Max Clothing has appeared in several music videos including Yung Joc’s ‘I’m a G’, Big Boi’s (OutKast) ‘Kryptonite’ & ‘Morris Brown’ and Gorilla Zoe’s ’Hood Figga’ & ‘Juicebox’. The line has also graced the pages of national publications such as Scratch and XXL magazines.
R Max featured in XXL
In addition to the original and ‘X’ lines, custom designs have been created for video director, Dr. Teeth; music artists Jay Z, Puffy, 50 Cent, Killer Mike, Flava Flav, and Janet Jackson; and for Radio One Morning Show hosts across the nation.
R Max’s work will be featured as a part of the Art, Beats and Lyrics Urban Art Exhibition. Saturday 4/24. Check Line-Up for event details, times, and venue.
Hailing just 22 miles SE of Washington, D.C. from the city of Waldorf, MD, emerges an emcee named SIMP who is poised to carry on the old-school, funk and soul-filled hip-hop torch dropped by his counterparts. Recently established as co-owner of Atlanta record label, Beat Studios Productions, he now has the perfect avenue to channel his creative vision. This alumni of Hampton University cites his upbringing in an area best known in hip-hop for its energetic “Go-Go” percussion, for the influence that led to his pursuit of making music. “I began spinning records for local parties when I was 14 years old,” he said. “So I had to listen to everything and I developed a broad taste in music.”
His favorite emcees include Nas and Lupe Fiasco, but the influence of the rap pioneers that starred in the soundtrack of his youth shine through in his recordings and live performances. While his names derives from the word simple (meaning easy to solve or understand, not complicated), SIMP the emcee, is anything but. “A lot of people called me simple when I was growing up so I rolled with it,” states the 23 year old rapper. “I picked it because life can be simple yet complicated in its simplicity.” Some songs lyrically illustrate that concept as he gracefully and rhythmically tells his stories of love, loss, racism and faith. Other songs of his , showcase his wit, and ring with such exuberant energy that they will SIMPly raise the spirit and arouse the body.
Brandywine is the OFFICIAL HOUSE BAND for the SUAF Launch Party!
beats, turntables, and a live band= living hip-hop. we’re a home studio music machine looking for talented and conscious MC’s and musicians that want to work with a collective of talented people in an effort to create as many dope tracks as possible and get those tracks out. if you want to get involved, and you do, get at us. brandywinelivinghiphop@ yahoo.com
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