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Lifted Crew
Lifted Crew is a New York City based hip hop soul band that engrosses the listener with its eclectic concoction of soul, funk, and R&B. This 10-piece powerhouse ensemble consists of two lyrically conscience MC’s, three remarkable vocalists, hard hitting horns, and an explosive rhythm section. Lifted Crew’s innovative sound is a product of their diverse musical and cultural backgrounds, allowing them to create songs that intelligently bridge the gap between music lovers, hip-hop heads, and the every day listener alike.
Lifted Crew most recently have hit the road with hip hop legend Slick Rick in addition to sharing the stage with Just Blaze, Kid Cudi, Eddie Vedder, Asia, Cyril Neville, Brand Nubian, Brother Ali, Trombone Shorty and Vast Air among others. The horn section has also recently collaborated with Shaggy, Ryan Leslie, India.Arie, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek. Whether you like to dance, or are in need of a good escape, the Lifted Crew sound is one to rock to, be inspired by, and evolve with.
http://www.liftedcrew.com
http://www.facebook.com/liftedcrew
Wendy Day
Wendy Day founded the not-for-profit Rap Coalition in March of 1992, out of disgust for the way urban artists are unfairly exploited in the music industry. Wanting to shift the balance of power to favor the artists, Wendy dumped her life savings (selling her condo, her stocks and bonds, and her BMW) into starting the advocacy organization to support, educate, protect, and unify hip hop artists and producers—in other words, to keep artists from getting jerked. She began listening to rap music as a fan in the early 1980s, and turned her passion for rap music into a career in the music business.
http://www.wendyday.com
http://www.rapcoalition.org
http://www.theknowledgetosucceed.com