Vellie Boyz
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Lockedown Entertainment, Inc. presents "VELLIE BOYZ", a hip-hop group from South Florida (Dania beach, FL.)
The members of the group consist of Timothy Cornelius (aka Vellie Boy), Pathella Cornelius (aka Gutta Boy), Mitchell Butler (aka Spit Fia/Trigga) and Frederick Reed (aka F.D./Big Bossa).
The members of the group consist of Timothy Cornelius (aka Vellie Boy), Pathella Cornelius (aka Gutta Boy), Mitchell Butler (aka Spit Fia/Trigga) and Frederick Reed (aka F.D./Big Bossa).
Why this name?
The name was created from one of the members in the group years ago.
Do you play live?
They have performed with several artists such as; Field Mobb, Clipse, No Good, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tampa Tony, Ying Yang Twins, etc.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The invovement of the MP3 has remarkably changed the music industry tremendously for positive and/or negative advantages. First of all, sending MP3 files has cut cost with shipping in handling for BUSINESS LABELS, ENTERTAINMENT BUSSINESS and for artists. It has created a vessel for productive environment through internet mainly for independent labels and business that do not have the major backing (financially) for promotions and marketing, etc. But, the disadvantage for the marketable standpoints for MAJOR LABELS it has decreased the sales in purchases for their artists that they market in the music industry.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Of course, they will sign a ARTIST DEAL or LABEL DEAL because the major still have all power to SUCCESSFULLY promote and market the artist on a national level.
Band History:
The group, "Vellie Boyz" achivements have been AOL Musicians of the Week through October 17-15 in 2002, Finalist award winners at Tonos for Distribution Deal (Electic Kingdom Distribution), Artist Deal, Production Deal (1st Baby Son Production), etc.
Your influences?
Thir music influences are FAMILY RELATED, "Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose" with such hits that sold platinum and Billboard Chart apperances #1 for several weeks in 1972 with songs like "Treat her Like A Lady" and "Too Late To Turn Back Now."
Favorite spot?
Studio facilities.