The Coalition Ent
"The Coalition" is a change in the industry. Better than the rest of these industry cats. Straight out of Memphis, "The Coalition" was started By Andre Jordan "Dre Smooth, and Stanley Anderson "Bishop". We are a number of artists that's causing havic in the game. Introducing everybody: Dre Smooth, Bishop, Clova, Lyric; C.P. and every who is envolved with the camp. We started together as different labels, MVP Ent.. 3 Minds, II Raw Records, MMII Ent, Mix Breed Ent. ,BNE Ent.These labels were created to take over what we call the rap game. The Coalition is the change in the industry.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
"The Coalition" was started by a group of college students. The names are Stanley Anderson, Andre Jordan, B McNeill, Chris Pierce, Roderick Taylor, Shahn Brooks; Timothy Moore, and William D. Richardson (C.E.O.).
These eight members all at one time or another attended Lane College in Jackson TN, A HBCU ranking 5th among all HBCUs. The Coalition's name came about by one of Mix Breeds eldest members (25) Dre Smooth (Andre Jordan) while working at Walgreens in South Nashville. The eight all share some of the same similarities and talents. All eight were in the band at one time or another and all are musically incline. The love of music is important between them. All members play a significant part in the coalition- (A Content Independent Label).
"Clova"- (Bryne McNeil) 1/4 of the Mix Breed group plays the role as the engineer and mastermind behind the music, as a part time artist and a part time engineer/ producing brings a full time schedule of work. Another one of Mix breeds members is "Bishop"- (Stanley Anderson) brings a twist to their buck style of music. He also brings a laid back sound mind and a convincing voice, he is the senior captain. One of Bishop's long life friend "Dre Smooth"- (Andre Jordan) as a part of Mix breed comes with a calm, cool, but delivered sound. The oldest member smashes vocals together harder than hands to fist. Last but not lease of the sensation Mix breed brings "Lyric"- (Shahn) a head throbbing lyricists. Lyric presents a different flavor, with a hard sound lyrics explode on contact. With a east coast style he bring the message to the beats. Also like the terrific four "Mix Breed", "The Coalition" also presents III Minds, a group featuring all beat makers and two artists. The two artists are the Coalition's tag team duo. "C.P". - (Chris Pierce) raps a sick but catchy flow that is ultimately a style of craziness. With clean suit attire this rapper redefines all odds. "Gecko" - (Roderick Taylor) - expresses an animated sound that brings fiction to life. The rapper has a synthetic blend of words and lines that 'make you say what??? With also a dressy attire Gecko expresses a clean demeanor. Last of the trio is "Yogi"- (Timothy Moore) Expresses a showcase of beats. Yogi expresses his talents with a sharp ear and a musically mind. These beats will easily reach the top of the market. As the CEO Blaq Nights ENT., "Storm"- (William D. Richardson) excels as the mind behind the desk with a sound adventurous mind the future looks brighter. "The Coalition" goes where he goes. He orchestrates a powerhouse called "The Coalition" into a sound nobody's ever seen or heard.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
"Of course we love to perform anywhere where people want us".
Your musical influences
Well our influence includes the entire recent tops album sell artist. By being from Memphis we got to show love to our entire home artist, and the local talent. In general all the great composers that paved the way for us to succeed we must show love to. From the R&B pioneers to the country legends we show love
Anything else?
The Coalition would like to thank everybobdy that is affiliated with us. Look out hear we come! "The Coalition"
Peace
