Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP-28 Simeon Henderson

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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP- 27 Ben Official

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Some people call it “destiny” or fate” but it is a fact that so people are born to sing and make music. The industry has been waiting for something Official and this specific art ist officially reveals the truth behind Soul Music. Ben Ojei (born July 02, 1987) better known by his stage name Ben Official is an up and coming Chicago musician, striving to become a legendary neo-soul singer. A distinguished artist, Ben Official is dedicated to his music career. Ben is not only an extremely talented singer; he also excels in song writing, playing the piano, and composes and produces his own music.

Born in Nigeria, at the age of 5 his family decided to move to the Unit ed States. After his arrival, Ben discovered his new love for neo-soul music. Inspired by artists such as Toni Tony Tone and D’angelo, at the age of sixteen, Official began developing his skills of playing the piano “by ear,” and found his voice in soul and gospel. Having performed in various churches, he began to gain a new sense of his most valuable instrument: his voice. Official practiced whenever he had the chance to experiment with different techniques. He says, “Although I was raised Cath olic, I loved the atmosphere of a Baptist church. The soul and struggle that I heard in Old Negro Spirituals enlightened me to a new genre of vocal us age. I connected more to that soulful sound and eventually made it my own.”

A resident of Chicago since the age of 7, Ben says, “Chicago gave me a new un derstanding with artists such as Dave Hollister, Black Street, Carl Thomas and Bri an McKnight. I found these voices quite different but highly interesting in their riffs and runs. It was my first introduction to gospel voices on R&B tracks/beats. I then found R&B Soul.” Around the age of 17, Ben decided to take his music and performanc es to the next level.

With unique vocals, best described as silky yet raspy, Ben often finds himself be ing compared to a blend ofJamie Foxx, Carl Thomas and John Legend. Ben Official has performed at various large-scale venues in the city of Chica go and throughout the U.S. during a 6 city tour. 

Currently, Ben is working on a new project as he plans for a Album/Mix tape release in the summer of 2010. Highly anticipated songs such as "Round and Round" and "Glamorous Girl" will be featured on the "R&B V.S. Neo-Soul" Mix tape.

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 EP- 26 Youngster The 80's Baby

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep- 25 Renee Mathews

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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep- 24 Bo Beniz

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Bo Beniz 

“Architect of Chicago’s hip hop’s renaissance” 

Bo Beniz has a flow so ice cold that he’d undoubtedly freeze—if he wasn’t already the coldest. This 

explains why he’s dressed for arctic verbal war, not bothering to remove his navy blue pea coat, black 

hoodie and skull cap before stepping inside the recording booth to lay down adlibs for his track, “Easy,” 

for his forthcoming album. On the chorus, he taunts competitors with, “This is waaaaaay to EASY!” and 

from the outside looking in, it appears to be just that.  

All the makings for success fall in line like a great game of chess for this 26-year-old artist on a mission 

to change and takeover the rap game simultaneously.  Peep the credentials: Charm and charisma like LL? 

Check. Swagger like Diddy? Check. Business savvy like Jay-Z? Check. Been shot up like 50? Check. A 

flow like no other in the game? Checkmate.  “All I know is, I do me and you can’t not like me. I’m me,” 

he chuckles with a presidential, mega-watt grin. “Bo Beniz is great!” 

Today, Bo Beniz, born Boaz McGee, is uber confident about his rap skills, but this hasn’t always been the 

case. He remembers growing up a fan of hip hop, writing original rhymes as early as sixth grade and 

idolizing the southern style of Cash Money and Outkast, but he didn’t begin to take himself and a career 

in music seriously until he was 16. “I realize that’s when I fell in love. Ever since then I couldn’t stop,” he 

recalls.  

Entering the industry as one-half of the Harvey Allbangers produced duo, Bo & Logik, Bo Beniz has 

come a long way from his early days of performing. “I was nervous as all get out,” he shares about his 

first live performance in 2002 with rap partner Logik, “but something in my mind told me I was the best 

and I still feel that way to this day,” he says laughing. Bo & Logik performed at Chicago’s legendary 

House of Blues five times and is the only independent hip hop act to headline. Their debut mixtape, 

Finally, received spins from Chicago’s top radio stations and DJs and spawned crowd favorites such as 

“Sweet Home Chicago” and “Show Her the World.” Getting House of Blues was a dream fulfilled and 

now as a solo artist, managed by music industry veteran and owner of The Music Experience, Dedry 

Jones, Bo Beniz is right on track to realize his dream of putting other Chicago artists on the map. 

As CEO of GO Sity Entertainment, Bo Beniz is committed to giving Chicago artists a chance to shine.  In 

March 2009, Bo Beniz and GO Sity Entertainment produced The Chicago Hip Hop Classic, a concert and 

music symposium featuring only Chicago talent. “Chicago is long overdue for a breakthrough in hip hop 

music, where the entire music community embraces and recognizes local talent,” says Bo Beniz about the 

inspiration for creating The Chicago Hip Hop Classic. In addition to having the support of music lovers, 

industry executives and local businesses, The Classic even caught the attention of established hip-hop 

notables like Grammy Award-winning artist Rhymefest, who opened the show.  

Since July 2008, The GO Sity produced Crowd Control Concert Series has been featuring many of 

Chicago’s underground and independent hip hop acts. The series, which takes place the third Saturday of 

the month in the heart of Bronzeville at the Spoken Word Cafe, is half open mic and half feature acts, 

showcasing local talent like Jak Frost, Twone Gabz, Co-Still and GO Sity Entertainment artist, Polie Da 

Great. Winners of the Apollo-style open mic pre-show win recording time and a large trophy, a coveted 

prize for many of the young performers who have never won anything in their lives.  

Growing up on Chicago’s South Side—the “low end” near 47th & King Drive where he holds his popular 

event—Bo Beniz knows exactly what it feels like to long for winning in life. “I was what they call a 

disadvantaged youth,” says Bo. As a young man, he associated himself with the bad boys and hustling 

didn’t only describe his drive, but his way of living and making money. In 1998, the realities of life 

caught up with him when he was shot nine times at close range (in what he found out years later was a 

case of mistaken identity). The bullet wounds are still visible in various places throughout his body, 

including a near fatal blow barely missing his heart, but unlike most rappers, he doesn’t wear his scars 

with vain pride. “I don’t feel extra gangsta because I got shot up. I kind of feel like a victim,” he shares. 

“It didn’t make me a super thug because I got shot. It made me realize that [lifestyle] wasn’t the way to go 

and I’ve got some different things to do and pursue.” 

Through his GO Sity for Youth after school program, Bo Beniz shares this wisdom with youth to 

hopefully turn their minds around and inspire them. “I come from where they come from—the low end. 

They see I’m still in the area, but my situation has changed totally.” The students in his program learn 

about various aspects of the music industry, along with some real-talk life lessons. When he’s not focused 

on challenging his artists and students to be better, he’s focused on challenging himself.  

Bo Beniz is the architect of Chicago’s hip hop renaissance, building opportunities for Chicago talent to do 

what they love and be recognized at home…and the world. “Jay-Z is my motivation,” says Bo.” He’s 

doing it so big and setting the bar so high, but eventually, somebody gotta come and shut him down. I 

want to be him. Not Jay-Z; the guy who shuts him down.” 

There’s no doubt that Bo Beniz is just that guy. From dealing illegal business to the masses, to delivering 

lyrical dopamine to move the masses, Bo Beniz knows exactly how to give the people what they crave. 

“I’m slowly but surely realizing I can fly and I’ll be that guy soon.”  

For bookings contact: 

Dedry Jones                                                                                                                                    

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Live From Sour Apple season 2 Ep- 23 3Tre

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Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep 22 B. Keys

B. Keys (Brian Keys)

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Musician…Singer…Songwriter…Actor B. Keys is the epitome of genuine talent. He is the breath of fresh air that the public has been waiting on. Refusing to be yet another cookie cutter act within the industry, B. Keys has only pursued excellence. He was classically trained on the bassoon & oboe and self taught on the piano, drums, and organ. The art of music and performance encompasses the true essence of who B. Keys is as a man and as an artist. Born on the Southside of Chicago, B. Keys is a citizen of the world when it comes to his artistic influences. He embraces the legacy of his musical forefathers and aspires to the works of his musical mentors. Blessed with the spirit of determination and humility, Brian Keys earned his first validation as an artist and performer when he was selected as a top finalist in both the Chicago Idol and the Aurora Idol -- he hasn’t turned back since. Brian continues to receive praise and accolades from his musical peers and community.

Combining his passion for the arts with his love for the community, B. Keys is also an active member of the Boys II Men Fraternity. This organization works with male youth by serving as positive role models in the areas of academics, family and civics. B. Keys is also an advocate and vanguard for several other issues including domestic violence, breast cancer awareness, higher education, AIDS/HIV and so much more. His vision is to create an environment where people are respected for their differences and admired for who they are (-B. Keys). In acknowledgment of his hard work and dedication, B. Keys received the Phenomenal Man award from his community. Needless to say the sky is the limit for the future of B. Keys.

B. Keys can be found currently performing weekly at various venues throughout Illinois. Also B. Keys is a frequent guest host on the Underground Speaks to N.I.N.A. Say it Sundays airing on BlogTalk Radio.

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep 21 Chef Lovely

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Chef Lovely starred on one of the world's most watched culinary shows... Hell's Kitchen (FOX TV)
A Chicago native with 3 degrees in Culinary Arts from the Illinois Institute of Art * Chicago, her cookbook "Lovely Eats Vol. 1" will be released spring of 2011. Lovely is also the culinary representative on the alumni board for the Illinois Institute of Art * Chicago.

Executive Chef/Owner of "Lovely Eats" A catering company that can cater any event or function. She offers personal chefs, event planners, cooking demonstrations, wedding cakes, and culinary consultations. She has also catered for Atlantic recording artist Trey Songz, Da Internz, radio personalities, DJ’s, etc... 

Lovely instructs Culinary Arts to underprivileged children focusing on health and nutrition, culture, culinary skills and techniques, and sanitation and safety with non-for profit organizations in Chicago. Lovely instructs and performs live cooking demonstrations with the Viking and Kenmore companies. Lovely is also a dance instructor working with children and teens. She instructs ballet, tap, and hip hop.

TEC MUSIC is the record label co-owned by Lovely, her album "Hip Hop Glam" is the first major release on the label with production by radio personality "Buda" and Chicago's own "Tony Baines" with songs featuring labelmate Buda. Her album is now available on iTunes, iTunes UK, Amazon, Rhapsody, CDFreedom, DigStation, and eMUSIC.

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Lovely Celebrity Chef & Recording Artistwww.lovelytec.com

Live From Sour Apple Season 2 Ep- 20 Chris Brown

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-Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, coming from a family of entreperneurs.

-CEO and one half of GRAET Entertainment where our motto is, "Why Settle For Being Good, When You Can Be GRAET".

-Partaker in the "I Support Magic Man" Campaign and Hypeman.

-I'm always striving for the best and to bring the best out of a person.

-I love helping, so in 2007 started a home care service called C & C Home Services where we help the elderly with there day to day task.
-To breifly sum up who Christian "Chris Breezy" Brown is I'm a Brother, Role Model, Caregiver, but most important of all a Friend.

 

Follow me on Twitter and Facebook and to learn more about me, Check me out on TheGraet.comwhere you can find out what I'm doing and where I'll be throughout the city.

 

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Christian Brown
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