Pamela "Peazy Baby" Burnett
   Arkansas State University graduate with a major in Communications (Radio-TV) major is well on her way to achieving all of her goals with her latest accomplishment becoming an on-air personality acquired through a summer internship on Little Rock's Power 92 Jams. Chart-topping rap artist, graphic designer, disc jockey and entrepreneur are just a few other spots of what the future holds for this individual.
   Born in star-studded Los Angeles, California, Peazy was destine to claim her place in the entertainment industry. At a young age her ear began to be attracted to all different genres of music including Rock, Pop, and R&B. Rap was her favorite and at the age of 5 she started creating rhymes. 
   In 2001, Arkansas became the new home to Peazy. She was surrounded by the music of the "dirty south" and was created a "Crunk Individu-al."
Being inspired by such acts as TLC, Ludacris, Da Brat, Kanye West, MC Lyte and Missy Elliott your creativity grows. In her senior year of high school Peazy attempted to get her voice out, she recorded her own 18-track mixtape and sold a great number at her high school and in surrounding cities. She then began pushing her newest studio mixtape entitled "2 Steps Ahead," which featured her and other unsigned artists she helped to promote.
   After being featured on mixtapes all over the country, artists are hungry to have Peazy as a main artist to work with. She has collaborated with artist from all over the United States., as well as overseas. And yes, Peazy still continues to write her own music and make her own beats such as her hit track "Off Da Wall." Hosting her own websites are just how determined she is to be heard.
   Peazy even started her own independent entertainment label, CaliRock Entertainment and followed up with her foundation, the PZB Foundation.  Here she plans to keep the positive things happening in the communities such as "Peazy Week 2008," a week of events and community services.  Hosting numerous events, opening performances for national recording artists, hitting the Urban Top 100 Charts in Amsterdam with her debut single "I'mma Do My Thang" and peaking at number 48 after 8 consecutive weeks, features in multiple magazines and newspapers, designing graphics and reaching every car, home, and computer through Power 92 Jams isn't even the half of what Peazy has rounded up.
Making her way behind the scenes on Radio Row of the 2006 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, she gained a radio interview where Power 92's Broadway Joe deemed her a "hustler."  This little hustler is now ready to claim her spot in the entertainment world. So this will not be the last you hear the name Peazy Baby.

                                 Pretty Boy Convoy
      
Pretty Boy Convoy have continually shocked and surprised audiences since stepping out onto the scene in January of 2009. Based in Fayetteville Arkansas, the girl fronted band have been turning heads with their catchy lyrics and distinct sound. With the direction of lead singer Gabby Mooney, the band has moved forward quickly and have played with One Less Reason and will soon be rocking the stage with national acts Tantric and Aranda. PBC is far from the typical chick rock sound with deep lyrics, hard hitting guitar riffs, and an in your face beat that keeps the audience begging for more. Gabby calls the rest of the band "her boys", taking pride at the amazing talent that they all posess. Tyler Page is the punk rock boy with attitude and a smile to make ladies melt over his guitar and converse shoes. Bryant Barker is the athlete who just happens to shred guitar like Led Zeppelin. Lukas Wigington brings the country swagger and can tear up a bass with the best of them. Canaan Dilbeck is the funny boy, but there is nothing funny about his drumming skills. Finally, Gabby Mooney brings the sexy to the table with a gritty and powerful voice. Never stopping to think about anything but success, PBC is destined for greatness. Together, these young aspiring artists form the next hottest thing to hit Arkansas: Pretty Boy Convoy.

                                                                                      DJ Dejablu                                    DejaBlu is a superstar DJ. After exploding on the local scene as a radio disc jockey for Little Rock Urban hip-hop stations Power 92.3 and Hot 96.5, Dejablu toured as a DJ with some of the biggest rap stars in the world. He’s grateful that his ability has allowed him to travel the world and meet very influential people, such as the late great Tupac Shukar and hip hop mogul Russell Simmons. A testament to Dejablu’s impact on hip-hop came when he was signed to an exclusive sponsorship deal by Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser. He has been a signed artist by major labels TVT Records and Zomba Music Group. Currently he’s signed to multi-platinum artist Nelly’s Derrty Entertainment record label. If there’s a long line of people waiting outside a Little Rock club, it’s accurate to assume that DJ Dejablu is on the 1s and 2s. He can be seen and heard each Thursday night at “Thirsty Thursdays” at Juanita’s Café & Bar. 

               Lil Speedie
Lil Speedie, BET 106 & Park’s “Wild Out Wednesday” champion, has recently been spiting mad sounds around Central Arkansas and neighboring states with his latest cut, “Do the Hammer Head”. This rap artist has cause noticeable chaos–inciting young teens to rush the stage, to grab, pull, touch and attack the rapper while he performs his latest cut.  In Little Rock, Memphis, Atlanta, and neighboring south eastern cities, girls have been chasing him and rushing stages trying to just get a piece of Lil Speedie for several years.   In 2008, Lil Speedie used his musical talent to write and work with a local producer to create a: 60 second radio spot heavily played on KIPR-FM (Power 92- Little Rock’s strongest Urban Contemporary-Hip Hop radio station) to encourage students to respect themselves and others. The Juvenile Justice radio commercial aired on Power 92, in conjunction with the Department of Youth Services where the rapper received a lot of accolades from numerous radio listeners in the area.    Before rapping, Lil Speedie gained his notoriety through dancing at local concerts and performances. He was named Speedie by his little league football coach and has continued as his recognizable nickname as a rapper. Lil Speedie career astonishingly began when called on stage at Little Rock’s Juneteenth, by a national artist, Choppa, currently teamed with Roy Jones Jr.’s Body Head Entertainment.  Lil Speedie’s talents and ambitions were quickly noticed by Mr. Brooks, who decided to immediately begin promoting, developing and marketing Lil Speedie. His first big break was at Crunk Fest’ 03, when Lil Speedie was named the opening act for Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins.  Later, Lil Speedie opened for Murphy Lee of the St Lunatics (a group developed by Nelly). He has also has performed as co-head liner at the Ed- entertainment in Texarkana in 2008 to promote positive student and positive self-esteem.   In April 2009, Lil Speedie took on the big city – New York – and competed in BET 106 & Park’s “Wild Out Wednesday” against other national artists. Lil Speedie won unanimously, and since then it’s been hard for anything to slow him down. He is in high demand across the country and overseas. He’s one of the most downloaded underground stars on Myspace and Youtube. According to Lil Speedie, he’ll keep up his pace until he has the world “doing the hammerhead.” 
                                      

                         Jay Jamerson
Jay Jamerson, 25, is Little Rock’s hottest R&B artist! He started singing at the age of eight and writing poetry at twelve.  Jamerson participated in school choirs and later traveled with regional and state choirs and sang with two R&B groups. At 18, he signed his first recording contract with an independent label.  In March 2007, he auditioned for MTV’s “Making the Band 4.” Jamerson presented Little Rock to its fullest by becoming a finalist on the show. It was an unfortunate ending when he was voted off, but a new beginning. His face and voice were broadcasted around the world and many in the record industry took noticed. Ever since the show he’s been hard at work on his solo album. Two of his songs off his upcoming album, “Relax” and “Let’s Make Love,” have been a fan favorite for women all over the city. According to Jamerson, his performance at Little Rock Fashion Week will be unforgettable. “I plan to bring an extra brand of sexiness to the fashion week experience that the people have never seen before. That’s a guarantee.” 

   A breath of fresh air has come to change radio and he goes by the name of KING AKEEM. Born in Memphis Tennessee, KING AKEEM (Akeem Ray), and his family moved to Little Rock when he was 6yrs. old. This was the time Little Rock’s gang violence was on the way to its peek. Being affiliated with gang’s in his neighborhood, he quickly saw where that lifestyle would lead him and started to turn to a different lifestyle.

   Entertaining people around the neighborhood gave him confidence to continue to improve his character. Moving to California after high school to further pursue the entertainment business was the next best thing that could have happen to him because he then found other talents in being a DJ and producer.

   From Memphis, to Arkansas, to the west coast, and back to his hometown of Memphis, he would start hosting/DJ parties with his cousin K-Smoove and began to network with the industries best.

   In 2003, a chance meeting with Interscope Records radio promoter/former radio personality Lester Pace sparked his interest in radio. Building a strong relationship with Lester connected him with program director Nate Bell of clear channels’ WHRK in Memphis, TN. Countless mornings of sitting in Mr. Bells’ office asking every question he could think of and being a human sponge gave him more in-site on the business of radio.

   Today in 2009 this hungry, willing, ready, and able 24yr old is ready to begin his journey into radio. Along with a fresh voice, undeniable swagger and passion for success, KING AKEEM will prove to be one the latest greatest. 

                                                                    DEM SOUTHERNFOLKZ     
Being able to adapt is a skill that every soldier must learn: Survival on the battle field demands it. The first time you listen to "The Message", the debut offering from DEM SOUTHERNFOLKZ, you will understand that this group of two U.S. Army soldiers and a rock influenced college graduate are redefining just what adaptation really means. Stationed together in Texas at Ft. Hood, Thomas (BIG BEN) Benjamin and Richard (Kinfolk Jack) Jackson first connected in 2001. BIG B.E.N and Kinfoke Jack quickly learned that they both shared the same high standard of music. Almost from the day they met, they started writing songs together, and with constant encouraging from peers and their fellow soldiers Kinfolk Jack and BIG BEN started recording songs until the Army activated their unit for a tour in Iraq. Upon returning to Dallas in 2005 the duo became a trio after meeting third member Nathan Wright (Saturday Alridge) who had just moved back to Dallas from attending school in Chicago. BIG B.E.N would be called back to Iraq, but the three piece group found time to record The Message album when B.E.N was home on leave at the end of 2007. When asked to comment about today's music scene, Kinfolk Jack stated, "The reason why today's music sucks is, Artist have been chasing a dream and at the same time selling the fans/buying public a fantasy when reality is what people need. And until we get back to Real Music minus the fab five topics, Sex,Drugs,MDK(Murder,Death,Kill),Club etc., we will continue this endless roller coaster ride. With The Message Album, We're trying to give the people an alternative view and a choice to either choose music with LIFE in it or music that's stuck on repeat". DSFZ

Chante Duncan - Choreographer & owner of Funk Fusion Academny

Chante Duncan, Head Teacher/Choreographer, has been dancing since she was 4 and expanded her talents over the last 22 years in different areas.  She has won numerous dance and talent awards ans is a 2-time UDA All-Star, and Drill Down Champion.  She has worked out with well known dance artists like Debbie Allen of Fame, and Charles Wheat of LA who produced videos for T-Bos, Salt-N-Pepa, Kool and the Gang, Brain Mcknight, IMX, and to many other to mention.  He also did a Hip Hop Master Class for Chante in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Chante choreographed and dance in the 2002 halftime show at the Liberty Bowl featuring Clint Black, and her choreography recieved 1st place overall for the senior division at the 2003 Primetime Compeition.  Ms. Chante's students have won numerous awards in dance, and she has trained more than 10 National Title holders in Taekwondo.  A few of her accomplishments include 2002 Ms. Essence, 2003 Ms. Black and Gold and in both pageants she won, talent, swimsuit, and evening wear.  She has a modeling contract with Page Parkes in Houston, TX, UCA Dance Team Coach 2002, Morrilton High School Choreographer, Pageant choreographer, and 5 years with Arkansas Sirens(Arkansas Twisters Dancers).  Ms. Chante also holds a 2nd degree Black Belt and ranked 4th in world for ATA.  As the director of Premiere Fashion and Talent, she has hosted ove 10 High Fashion shows, with over 20 models.  A few of her models have to moved to New York and are currently modeling for different Agencies.  Chante is your 2005 Ms. Dance Arkansas.

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