 Group 1 Crew was founded when group visionary and veteran emcee, Manwell Reyes, formed a Bible study for local musicians three years ago and united with Pablo Villatoro and Blanca Reyes. The eclectic trio pieced together their diverse styles and created an original sound, fusing their assorted influences of The Black Eyed Peas, Beethoven and The Fugees. "Our sound is fresh, funky and live," explains Manwell. "We can perform in such a variety of styles-everything from melodic pop to Spanish R&B. We aren't limited to one specific genre." Even bigger than their music, though, is their compassion for people inside and outside of the church. Manwell continues, "We want our show to be one that everyone can come to and walk away experiencing the love of Christ in a non-threatening way - our music isn't for one specific demographic, it's for anyone with a pulse." It's no accident that their name takes that vision one step further. Group 1 Crew represents an entity with one purpose, one goal and one ministry: to shine the love of Christ through the power of song. Additionally, Group 1 Crew's call to make music that people can relate to parallel's the spirit of Fervent Records. Visit the GROUP 1 CREW website. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ |
 Hip-hop moguls who own their own empires are revered for their rag-to-riches accomplishments: after a life of hustling and hard knocks, they've managed to touch hip-hop heaven and become magnates of the rap game. For proof, they've got the record label, the deep-rolling roster, the ice-encrusted platinum necklaces, the bodyguards, and the superstar girlfriend on the side. Sometimes they'll even record an album for fun. Except for the record label part, veteran hip-hop duo GRITS is nothing like that. In a climate that's grown exponentially hostile towards vacuous, superficial hip-hop posturing, the group's artistic aspirations reach much higher. They're older, they're wiser, and, more than ever, they're aware that their triumphs aren't to be hoarded. They've been blessed to be a blessing. Reiterate, their eighth full-length album, marks the beginning of this new era for the best-selling crew. Not only is the tandem made up of Teron "Bonafide" Carter and Stacy "Coffee" Jones still actively recording; after more than a decade with boutique independent label Gotee Records, the emcees are stepping out in faith and launching Revolution Art, an indie label of their own that, they hope, will make more than just hits. Visit the Grits website. |
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