NEW MUSIC ALERT from Green and Gold Media

Green & Gold Media LLC is a company with professionals with a combined 30 years of experience in the music industry Â both Â in Brazil and in the United States. Green & Gold Media deals with all aspects of the business including artist development, music production, concert production, Radio, marketing and promotions and the overall branding of an artist. Our individual experiences and reputation has allowed us to have vast resources with most of the industries leading artists and professionals. We are able to solicit projects to the upper”level executives of Record Labels, Publicists, Radio DJs, Programming Directors, Lawyers, choreographers, Vocal Coaches, A”list artists, that can help validate and popularize up”and” coming talent. With many accolades including platinum and gold plaques for breaking new artists, Green & Gold Media LLC is especially dedicated to, not only helping an artist achieve their dream and successes, but also formulating a family”type of atmosphere.

The Singles:

COME THIS WAY

Our first project, WeLoveBaileFunk Vol. 1, The first single “Come this Way”“ (feat. Dynasty) already has the industry buzzing and is on major radio stations across the country including on rotation on Hot97FM which is the standard and main radio station for Hip hop music. It has reached more than 2 million views in it“s third week since being released and with all the radio and TV promotions, it is projected to reach at least 10 million views. The Video features Ze Pequeno, the actor from the movie “City of God”“, which has garnished worldwide acclaim and has won the Sundance and Cannes film festival awards. The video has been able to attract all the major media networks from Brasil and the United States. MTV Brasil has also prepared a documentary and video release that will air in Brasil on May 15, 2018 and is now airing on BET Jams and VH1 in the United States.

SPRING LOVE CUTIE

Our second single from our album “We love Baile Funk”“, will be called “Spring Love Cutie”“, an ode to the original song “Spring Love”“ by Stevie B., who will also feature in the video, but with a Brazilian sound. Stevie B“s popularity with the old and new generations will help push this song to different demographics and will all also cross into different cultural groups. Stevie B is not only a legend in Brasil but is also revered in the Latin and urban communities as well as the Italian communities of the northeast, Florida and the rest of the Latin communities across the country. With Brazilian music growing in popularity, the song will deliver Stevie“s message with a new, contemporary style of music that will connect with the younger generations as well. The song is free of any profanity and negative context so it can be played in multiple outlets, channels and parties, including weddings and family functions because it is a classic song that charted in the past. The Video took place in Brasil, and will also have some scenes with Stevie B reminiscing on his “Spring Love”“ to take audiences down a trip through memory lane. It is however, updated with the current fashion trends and shot in 4K to give it a more vivid and vibrant picture!

check out the official YouTube video below!

Meet the Team:

KIKOLATINO

Executive Producer/Director

Born in Brasil, Marco Albuquerque a/k/a KikoLatino arrived in New York City in the 1990s and spent the majority of his life in Queens, New York. KikoLatino started off as one”third of the rap group “Sacramentos MCs”“. He would write and help produce most of their tracks, until one day he met the legendary Brazilian rapper, ChorÃ£o, the lead singer for the group Charlie Brown Jr., and his life took a turn for the best. ChorÃ£o was a huge inspiration for KikoLatino both as an artist and asa human being which helped catapult Sacramento MCs as the new sensation. ChorÃ£o would sadly pass away when the group started to garnish some kind of fame but left his legacy that would live on with KikoLatino.

After a hiatus, to mourn his friend, KikoLatino came back even stronger and eventually applying what he learned from ChorÃ£o to his new found venture as a booking agent for major acts. KikoLatino would go on to produce major concerts in Brasil, including bringing some artists out for the first time in the country like Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, JaRule, Busta Rhymes, Jeremiah, Eve, Ruff Ryders, Neyo, Pitbul, Das Efx, Brittney Spears and many more US artists. He was able to help produce with the festivals in Brasil like Lollapalooza As an executive producer to WeLoveBaileFunk, his popularity and accolades have grown to be one of the most innovating and talked about companies in the music industry this year.

PABLO RIBEIRO

Executive Producer/Director

Growing up in a household with a stepfather who was a Bossa Nova and Samba musician and was once a rising star in Brazil, Pablo grew up listening to all kinds of genres of music which expanded his musical palette. He arrived from Brazil in the 80s in New York City, just in time for the start of Hip Hop culture, a movement that would influence the world. One day not feeling very challenged by office work and with so many friends in the music business, he decided to follow his passion. Pablo started by getting involved with several big name artists who he knew personally and which later by the advice of an accomplished artist, left for Los Angeles, California, to broker a deal.

While there during the 2005 NBA All”Star weekend, Pablo along with a business partner, started three entertainment companies and ended up staying in the west coast and relocating. Pablo was given the title of Vice President of Marketing for Positive Image Marketing and Promotions, and was able to produce several major events including fundraisers and multi”million”dollar deals for recording artists. While in LA, he helped launch Beyond Entertainment LLC, an entertainment company with Jeff Glickman (Tony Robbins, the George Foreman Grill, and many other major infomercial products), Dave Saunders (Sony Tri”Star pictures), Mike Crudele with Transcontinental (Making the Band, Brittney Spears, Justin Timberlake, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys). Pablo was instrumental in receiving major backing with Dream Factory, a subsidiary of Universal Studios. While a partner in Beyond Entertainment, he coordinated celebrity auctions and raised close to US$ 1 million for the academy award winning actor Paul Sorvino and his Foundation and also for the Major League Hall of Famer Manny Mota Foundation at the prestigious Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

In 2006, Pablo became a partner with KGB Records a subsidiary of Warner Music Latino in charge of Administration and Management for the artists of the labels, as well as other projects for Warner Music Group. This new venture brought him out to the fast rising stars of Puerto Rico in which he was major influence in bringing Reggaeton to the West Coast. Pablo would help develop Tony Haze and Shaka Black, who would go on to have the number one record in Los Angeles for six months and this led to his involvement in major concerts with major headliners such as Snoop Dogg, Twista, Daddy Yankee, Andy Andy, Calle 13, Nicky Jam, and many more. He also worked with legendary producers such as Teddy Riley (Michael Jackson, Neptunes, Backstreet Boys, Blackstreet), Duane Darock Ramos (Jay”z, Whitney Houston, Jadakiss), Freedom (Jay”z, LL Cool J, Lil Kim and Marvin Gaye), Timbaland (Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, (and Dina Rae (Eminem), which he was successful in assisting on obtaining deals and creating other lucrative ventures.

DJ CHUBBY CHUB

Heavy Hitters/50 Cent Tour/Talent Director

New England“s most powerful DJ and ON”AIR personality, has come a long way from the Boogie down Bronx. Born and raised in New York City but of Puerto Rican roots. Chubby Chub being of Latino descent himself has helped him garnish familiarity within the New England“s large Brazilian community and he has been touring Brazil since the early 2000s. DJ Chubby Chub“s respect and repertoire stems from him being the DJ for Jayz“s first hip hop group in 90“s, Original Flavor, and then becoming a Heavy Hitter and the tour DJ for 50 Cent.

Chubby Chub was also a Music Director, Mix Show Coordinator, Mixer, and on air personality on Boston“s HOT 97.7 FM and has worked with such artists as P.Diddy, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Nore, Kelis, Fabulous, and many more. Most recently, Chubby Chub was with Kelis on a nationwide tour with Brittany Spears. He has also made appearances on Rap City, TRL, 106 & Park; Live with Regis and Kelly, and Late Night with Carson Daley.

Brazilian Baile Funk that as of recent has become the latest trend in the ever”changing music scene. In 2018, Chubby launched his new project “WeLoveBaileFunk”“, and was able not only to shoot Â the video for “Come this Way”“, but also go on a promotional tour in Brasil with tons of TV and media about the album that will combine the top artists of the US and Latin America. This has undoubtedly made Chubby Chub a household name not only in the US but in Brasil as well, and has placed in a position to be the ambassador to this new wave of Brasilian artists!

DYNASTY

Singer and Songwriter

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and raised in Jamaica Queens and East New York, Brooklyn, New York City, Dynasty grew up during the rise of Dancehall in the US. Raised with Shabba Ranks and Super Cat era. He adapted the singing style of Jamaican Patois, giving shape to the electric artist he is today. And has performed at All over United States, the Caribbean and South America, including the Â Billboard Latin Music, Calle Ocho Festival, Latin GRAMMY Â®sharing the stage with Daddy Yankee, Tego CalderÃ³n, Busta Rhymes, Beenie Man, Pitbul, Don Omar, Serani and Buju Banton. “Come Over”“, the single from his mixtape was well received and got heavy rotation on NYC HOT97FM radio station. In March 2018, went to Brasil to participate in his video for “Come this Way”“, and on a promotional tour, performing in TV shows and interview with the major media outlets such as Globo, Rolling Stones, Billboard Brasil and Â interviews Â for MTV Brasil.

While Dancehall’s music has continued to be a rich cultural element in the communities of New York City and abroad, the fusion of English / Spanish bi”lingual shows and songs have really ushered in a new era across the globe. With songs like “Despacito”“ reaching new heights and changing the face of Television and Radio, Dynasty is ready to lead the way.

ANDRE FENNEL “GC”“

Songwriter and Artist

A 7x Grammy”nominated songwriter and producer, Jamaica”born New York City resident Andre Fennell, known as “GC”“, is sought after globally by music industry professionals. He has worked with a myriad of artists and producers with international reclaim including Beyonce, Chris Brown, Diddy, Enrique Iglesias, Eve, Jordin Sparks, Neyo, Jennifer Lopez, Magic, Kylie Minogue, Serayah, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Maxi Priest, Elephant Man, Wyclef and KRS”One.

As an artist, GC’s range of musical influences is showcased across his singles “On Purpose”, produced by Portuguese DJ Mastiksoul, Danish DJ Kongsted’s “Whine Dat” and “Tik Tok”, the latter featuring DJ & Producer Marwo. While “Tik Tok” has seen over 1 million plays on Spotify, “Whine Dat” received gold and platinum certification, earning over 11 million spins under Universal Music Denmark. More recently on the heels of the turmoil resulting from senseless murders and gun violence in America, GC and Showtek released their first single “Don’t Shoot”. Together, the Dutch electronic dance music DJ group and GC have performed for hundreds of thousands, headlining shows throughout Europe and North America and festivals such as Ultra Music and Electronic Daisy Carnival (EDC).

As a songwriter, GC’s creative versatility can be heard on the 2016 summer hit single “Don“t You Need Somebody”“ with Red One, featuring Enrique Iglesias, Shaggy, R City and Serayah. Having established a longstanding relationship with Grammy”winning international reggae artist, Shaggy, GC has accumulated many a writing credit, including one on the Top 40 Billboard hit “I Need Your Love”“ featuring “Costi Official, Faydee, and Mohombi. GC is also responsible for having co”written Shaggy“s first four singles “Seasons”“ featuring Omi, “Only Love” featuring Pitbull, “I Got You”“.

GC’s ongoing commitment to musical diversity went on to lead to a fruitful collaboration with close friends and mentors, John White and Rich DeCicco, with his becoming a member of 78RPM, the New York City”based alternative pop”rock band. GC has since written and co”produced their latest singles “Dynamite”“ and “Free America”. He has also teamed up with 7”year”old singer, motivational speaker and rising child actress, Alyssa Cheatham, known for her role as Will Smith’s daughter in the film “Collateral Beauty”, on her new single “The Weekend”“.

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