D'Andre's DREAM
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Catch Lonnie J. Jackson aka RUFF TURBULENCE in Dr. Tiy-E Muhammad's "Secrets Men Keep" Writer/Director Nedra Simone & Lady-J Starring Dr. Tiy-E ,("Professor of the New Gilligan's Island"), Monique Harris (Whyte Chocolate ), Chip Days(American Idol), Luscious, Sincerely Ward and Rashan Ali September 9, and 10, 2005 Tickets $26.50 - $35.50 on Sale July 25th. Held at THE ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER
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D'Andre's DREAM is more than just a band. It's a movement. Comprised of many groups and many bands. It was started out of Atlanta, GA and begin on the underground circuit. D'Andre's DREAM has been in existence since 2001. D'Andre's DREAM operates in conjunction with Zealot Entertainment (Seminars, Events, Concerts)and Living Unity Through Spiritual Ascension(a non-profit dedicated to comminuty activism).
Why this name?
D'Andre's DREAM was chosen after working with several major and independant companies and labels. Watching people get turned away because of size, shape, race, financial background, and more. My DREAM was to have a place where everybody could benefit if they had a proven talent regardless of any stereotype cast by any industry. My middle name is D'Andre so the company was appropriately titled D'Andre's DREAM
Do you play live?
We have several groups that play live. Zealot Entertainment's artist Ruff Turbulence is at the Black Lion Cafe on Auburn Ave. (Downtown Atlanta, GA) every wednesday night. Gospel recording artist Corey Lemons (Decatur, GA) performs live anytime! Just give us a call to request him.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet enables powerless individuals to be able to reach a worldwide audience at little to no cost. Its ingenious!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
A record contract at this point would have to be beneficial to the artist and not be so binding as to hold the artist down at any point in their career. And major record label should choose their contract wisely before approaching D'Andre's DREAM. They should review the terms before we do because we wont be playing games. We love the independant business idea! More people have to stop looking to majors, the only way to officially get out of the rat race is to have 90-100% ownership!
Band History:
In early 2001 D'Andre's DREAM was formed after owner Mario D'Andre Robinson released several CDs with Light Year Records, Born Again Records, Dominion Media Group and Livingstone Records. We worked with artist,R.E.G., Yoneana, R2, Corey Lemons, and Stephen Christian along with many others. After a somewhat successful independant run and a national release of the Stephen Christian project I decided to venture off and start our own company. R2 artist Realitee introduced me to Lonnie Jackson who later formed Zealot Entertainment and would later record material as Ruff Turbulence. Lonnie also introduced me to Rodney Wilson II, who is the owner of http://www.livingunity.org. Through his company we were able to help out the community ad become activist in and around Atlanta, GA. We had several succesful studio sessions and many great talks on business, politics and life. We decided to work together to release music with a standard. Positive vibes, inspirational tracks, and motivational lyrics is all you should expect for us. Oh and of course some BANGING BEATS!
Your influences?
We are inspired by sound period. From the tribal drums of Africa to the crashing drums of Guns and Roses. I love the sounds of nature: rain, thunder, running water. Combined with the soul of classic R&B with the bass and kicks of modern rap, our sound tells the stories of mankind. Listen beneath the lyrics and you will find so much more than words that can motivate or inspire you!
Favorite spot?
Atlanta, GA / Detroit, MI / Chicago, IL / NC, VA, we love them all. every ghetto and every city!
Equipment used:
Loads of Software! Fruity Loops 5, Absynth, Cakewalk Pro Audio, Sonar, Reason, Recycle, Ableton Live, Native Instruments, Giga Sampler, Roland Keyboard and Midi Controller, Yamaha PSR 730, Condenser Mic, Digital Surround sound speakers and monitor package.
Anything else...?
LIVING UNITY THROUGH SPIRTUAL ASCENSION, INC.
ZEALOT ENTERTAINMENT
Black Lion Cafe
253 Auburn Avenue, Downtown Atlanta, GA 30327
Cost: Donation
Every Wednesday Night catch Ruff Turbulence of Zealot Entertainment / D'Andre's DREAM vibing at the Black Lion Cafe (404-217-3935) after special programs and feeding the homeless with Living Unity (http://www.livingunity.org)
ZEALOT ENTERTAINMENT
Black Lion Cafe
253 Auburn Avenue, Downtown Atlanta, GA 30327
Cost: Donation
Every Wednesday Night catch Ruff Turbulence of Zealot Entertainment / D'Andre's DREAM vibing at the Black Lion Cafe (404-217-3935) after special programs and feeding the homeless with Living Unity (http://www.livingunity.org)