NEWS   April 23rd, 2007

Press Reviews

Rock the Vote
May 4th, 2007 by Cooper Levey-Baker in the 941, Web/Tech, Music,

If you haven't headed over to Music Nation to vote for hometown hip-hop heroes Geno and Skunk Boogie, I suggest, dear 941er, that you do it. Now. The duo is competing for a contract with Epic Records and has already made it to the quarterfinals. I hate to proselytize again and again, but this duo has skillz.

http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2007/05/04/rock-the-vote/

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ColdFusion is going for the label
By Michelle J. Mills Staff Writer
Article Launched: 04/26/2007 08:28:26 PM PDT

DIAMOND BAR alternative rockers ColdFusion are hoping that fans and Music Nation judges will pick them to continue in the battle to garner a deal with Epic Records. The band — vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mike Oliver, lead guitarist J.T., bassist Taylor Ouellette and drummer Tyler Alcorn — has already been successful, opening for artists such as Nickelback, Fall Out Boy and Killswitch Engage and participating in the Nintendo Fusion Tour, Vans Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos. Their music has also been featured on MTV's "Dane Cook's Tourgasm" and Fox's "Sports Net."

More than 1,200 artists originally entered Music Nation's 12-week competition and 72 bands' videos were selected for public voting online, as well as judging by a panel that includes Joel and Benji Madden from Good Charlotte; Charlie Walk, president of Epic Records; singer-songwriter Nelly; and Mark Pitts, president of urban music at Jive Records. Six winners go head-to-head each week, two in each genre — rock, pop and urban.

ColdFusion will be vying against Burning Tree Project from Buena Park in the rock category. Pop will be Sara Melson of Los Angeles and Pink Stilettos of Utah and urban will be Geno & Skunk Boogie of Florida and Muddy Advertisement Trenchez of Palmdale.

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Read the rest of the article at:
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/entertainment/ci_5757403

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B-town Rappers Get Praise From Nelly, The Game
April 17th, 2007 by Cooper Levey-Baker in Music, News
I met up with a pair of Bradenton rappers, Geno & Skunk Boogie, early last week to talk about the duo's new album coming out in June. The guys told me about a music video contest they had entered on the site Music Nation. Winners are selected each week for 12 weeks total, and a video the two made (from the looks of it, in Bradenton) was selected by celebrity judges Nelly and The Game as the victor in Week 2. The clip offers a snapshot of what the B-town underground has to offer and while I can't figure out how to post it here, for some God-unknown reason, you can follow this link to see what's up.

http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2007/04/17/b-town-rappers-get-praise-from-nelly-the-game/

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Music Interview: Geno & Skunk Boogie
By: Isaac Joseph Davis Junior

Published: April 06, 2007 11:44 AM EST

We are pleased to introduce our Exclusive Interview with Geno and Skunk Boogie. Once you read this interview I think you will find out why we are excited about this hot act. Check it out--

Music Now: When and how did you first become interested in music? How long have you been playing music?
Geno: "I've been interested in music since my pre-school days, I even won a dance contest doing the Pee-Wee Herman Dance. My father was always pushing my brother and I to do something in music, he was like Joe Jackson, but he wasn't abusive! I started rapping when I was 8 years old, and I've been writing and producing my own music, as well as for others, since I was twelve years old."
Skunk Boogie: "I started listening to music at the age of 3, I would take my grandfather's records and play them all day."

Music Now: What are your musical influences?
Geno: "I have been influenced by artists like Nas, Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan, The Game, Outkast, Trick Daddy, and many more. I listen and get inspired by all genres of music. I like music that talks about everyday life, instead of superficial things."
Skunk Boogie: "Life, the environment, and every artists that makes music inspire me."

Music Now: Does anyone in your family play music?
Geno: "No, I am the only one as far as I know"
Skunk Boogie: "A lot of people in my family play instruments, and sing."

Music Now: When you are making music, describe how you are feeling?
Geno: "Everyday I feel different, everyday is a different vibe and a different type of song. Music is my journal, I get to express myself, and people get to hear my thoughts. Also doing music with Skunk Boogie gives a good mixture of two different personalities. Skunk is more of a character that gets the attention with the things he does, and I get more attention for the things I say. So when you put the two of us together, that's when you get Geno & Skunk Boogie: The MAN!!! Not the group. We are one!"
Skunk Boogie: "I feel a relief, it's my therapy. I release a lot of stress, anger, passion, fun, and all kinds of other the emotions that go through my mind."


Music Now: Why did you write or decide to play any of your songs?
Geno: "Music is life for me. I have been doing this for over 17 years. My career is in the music business, I am an artist, a producer, a musician, a recording engineer, and a CEO. I write and record new music everyday, whether it's for me or other artists."
Skunk Boogie: "Music is what I love doing. I love writing, recording, producing, engineering, entertaining. Music is my life."

Music Now: Why did you choose to play this kind of music?
Geno: "This is the music I grew up listening to. It's a part of me. But it's more than music, it's more than rap! It's Hip-Hop, it's a culture, it's a way of life!"
Skunk Boogie: "I rap because I grew up listening to it. Rap music keeps the people moving. It inspires. "

Music Now: What do you feel is missing in the music industry today?
Geno: "People like me, who live through the struggle, and fight against the cause of the struggle, to make a better future for everybody. Cause this sh*** is getting crazy. Corruption, greed, and selfishness is the roots of all problems. The youth is the most important thing of all, because what we teach them today, will affect them tomorrow. Today artists, especially Hip-Hop artists have a big influence on the kids, and I think that it's my responsibility as an artist to give them guidance."
Skunk Boogie: "Geno & Skunk Boogie"

Music Now: Do you feel like you are a role model to others?
Geno: "I know I am a role model. A lot of people that listen to our music have come to us and told us that our songs have inspired them to do more positive actions."
Skunk Boogie: "Yes. Listen to the music, you'll see."

Music Now: What keeps you going even when at times you feel like giving up?
Geno: "My Daughter. My Mother. My Brother. Life. Creation."
Skunk Boogie: "My family."

Music Now: What are some of the big projects you are working on?
Geno: "The album 'Problem Solved', which will be released in June 2007 via Original Records."
Skunk Boogie: "It's a classic."


Music Now: What can we expect from you in the next several years?
Geno: "Hits after Hits. Progress."
Skunk Boogie: "Be the new C.E.O. of Hip Hop. Keep the music going for everybody."

Music Now: Any new releases, updates, or anything else you would like to tell our audience?
Geno: "We are in the quarterfinals of a contest on http://www.musicnation.com. It's a 12-week competition, and we won Week 2 in the Urban Category. The judges were Mark Pitts, The Game, and Nelly. We need everyone to vote for us in April. Visit us at http://www.myspace.com/genoandskunkboogie If you need more info, you can write to our manager, Red Lion, at redlioni@hotmail.com.
Remember to keep it peace, but take no bullshit."
Skunk Boogie: "Much Love & Respect to everybody. Don't ever let anybody tell you that you can't make it."

Photo used in this story was provided by Geno & Skunk Boogie

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Geno & Skunk Boogie - "Fly" - Judges' Choice
http://urban.musicnation.com/v690
This Bradenton, FL duo's video lets the song speak for itself. Shot in simple black and white, "Life" relies on their rhymes, sung chorus, and the genuine enthusiasm of Geno & Skunk Boogie's live performance in this compelling homemade video.

Read this at:
http://empyrelounge.blogspot.com/2007/02/music-nation-second-week-winners.html

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Music Nation Announces Second-Week Winners
Story by: Elena Marinaccio
2007-02-13 11:14:39.073,

Celebrity judges such as the Game, Nelly and the Madden brothers (of Good Charlotte fame), along with votes from fans, have determined the second week of winners in Music Nation's video music competition. Two artists from one of three genres were selected to move on to the quarterfinals of the competition, which will commence April 23.??
This week's winners are: Burning Tree Project and ColdFusion in the rock category; Sara Melson and Pink Stilettos in pop; and Geno And Skunk Boogie, along with Muddy Trenchez for the urban prize.??Competitors post their music videos on www.musicnation.com to win the grand prize; a recording contract with Epic Records and a showcase on an episode of Stripped, a live show on Clear Channel Radio. www.musicnation.com

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Music Nation Judge's Comment
Mark Pitts (President of Urban Music at Jive Records)
I'd be interested to hear more from these guys.

Music Nation Judge's Comment
The Game
I was feelin the track, that's that real sh_t,[...]

Music Nation Judge's Comment
Nelly
This is song is banging. You can definitely ride to this one. Nice Flow. [refering to the song "Fly"]