..Kwame “Dolla” Griffin has always embraced his love for the art of music as a youngster growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y. He started off playing the drums in school but slowly began to lose interest. It wasn’t until 2006, while experimenting with different sounds and features within a basic keyboard, he realized he had found his niche. What started out as a part-time hobby quickly became a full-time hustle.
Dolla represents Hip-Hop & R&B in its truest essence. When he creates a track it’s more than just a “beat” to him because of the feeling/emotion that goes into each track that’s being constructed. Through experimenting, he has managed to create his own unique sound which puts him in a class of his own. As his musical skills progressed and he learned more about the business aspect of the music industry, he created “BEATKNOCKA PRODUCTIONS” to be the starting point of his foundation.
Because of Dolla’s musical influence from a variety of genres, it’s difficult to categorize his artistic sound and style. Having found his true talent, he has been inspired to one day becoming one of hip-hops hottest producers. He is currently concentrating on perfecting his craft by working hard, remaining focused, and accepting any kind of criticism. With little sleep but a lot of determination, “Dolla”, is destined to meet all his goals. He doesn’t waste time when given the opportunity to continue to perfect/develop his craft through hands on experience or formal education. He’s always allowing himself for more improvement. “I feel people want quality and quantity”, when it comes to music.
Dolla plays his music for anyone and everyone willing to listen. The equipment he uses includes a Dell Insipron, Ableton Live 7 & VSt’s, Nuendo 3, M-audio Axiom 25,and a Saffire Focusrite. He has a vast variety of beats ranging from Hip-Hop n R&B to Pop music. He doesn’t have any reputation at all but is trying to reach out to the people that can further his aspirations. His first project, “UNDER CONSTRUCTION” by: STREET'S (a local rapper), was an introductory street cd that he fully produced and continues to ditribute. He plans to take piano lessons in the near future, produce and ditribute a compilation cd of his various artist, attend some producer showcases, and also plans to put out an instrumental cd to begin creating more of a producer’s buzz for himself. With his large appetite for success, Dolla is sure to be someone to look out for in the near future. He just needs a chance to show what he can do and how he does it!
SUMMER 2009:
BEATKNOCKA PRODUCTIONS WAS NOMINATED FOR THE (BEST EMERGING PRODUCER) AWARD IN THE 2009 7th annual UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS @ BB.KINGS ON AUG. 23, 2009.
BEATKNOCKA Prod.'s got its 1st piece of production
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The track "U DON'T HEAR ME THOUGH" By Artist: BOP KARNEGIE
is now in regular rotation every "TUESDAY" night (12-2am)
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READ IN FULL: Various events Fri 9/25, Sat 9/26, Sun 9/27 READ in Full, reply with Day/Date in Subject for events you want to RSVP for: A Major A&R will be in attendance Sun 9/27/2009 to audition a Secret Winner
Your music could be played in one of NYC's top nightclubs by Chocolate Thai who will host a official afterparty for her movie premier "Say My Name"
Fri 9/25
Anyone who is attending the "Say My Name" Movie premier Starring Erykah Badu, MC Lyte, Remy Ma, Chocolate Thai, Estelle & more should purchase tickets for the Fri Sept 25th 9pm show at Loews 34th Street Theater
The official after partys will have special invited guests, therefore VIP & Free admission will be tight & for Celebrities, Press, Special Guests & Artists with a good following.
*This event is Grown & Sexy. 21+ ID a MUST! Hardbottom shoes a must for Gents. Ladies Free/Gents $20: Must Say Chocolate Thai's Guestlist at the Door
Sat 9/26 11:45am & 8:30pm
Sat's movie showing @Loew 34th St Theatre at 11:45am
Artists who want to have their music played by Chocolate Thai at the "Say My Name" 2nd movie release party Sat 9/26 Must send their hottest Club record ASAP to Choco.Thai@gmail.com mp3's only. Selected acts must meet Thai for dinner by 8:30pm sharp with no less than 10 guests 21+ ID a MUST! Grown & Sexy. Must Say Chocolate Thai at the door: Gents/$20, Ladies Free till 1am
Sun 9/27 7pm FREE SPECIAL GIFT 7-8 pm for ALL GUESTS!!!
READ IN FULL: Various events Fri 9/25, Sat 9/26, Sun 9/27 READ in Full, reply with Day/Date in Subject for events you want to RSVP for: Chocolate Thai is extending a major opportunity for upcoming artists from NY to VA ages 21+
Your music could be played in one of NYC's top nightclubs by Chocolate Thai who will host a official afterparty for her movie premier "Say My Name"
Fri 9/25
Anyone who is attending the "Say My Name" Movie premier Starring Erykah Badu, MC Lyte, Rah Digga, Chocolate Thai, Estelle & more should purchase tickets for the Fri Sept 25th 10pm show at Loews 34th Street Theatre
The official after party will have special invited guests, therefore VIP & Free admission will be tight & for Celebrities, Press, Special Guests & Artists with a good following.
*This event is Grown & Sexy. 21+ ID a MUST! Hardbottom shoes a must for Gents. Ladies Free/Gents $20: Must Say Chocolate Thai's Guestlist at the Door
Sat 9/26 11:45am & 8:30pm
Sat's movie showing @Loew 34th St Theatre at 11:45am
Artists who want to have their music played by Chocolate Thai at the "Say My Name" 2nd movie release party Sat 9/26 Must send their hottest Club record ASAP to Choco.Thai@gmail.com mp3's only. Selected acts must meet Thai for dinner by 8:30pm sharp with no less than 10 guests 21+ ID a MUST! Grown & Sexy. Hardbottom shoes a must for Gents. Must Say Chocolate Thai guestlist: Gents/$20, Ladies Free till 1am
Sun 9/27 7pm
The Secret Open Mic
Midtown, NYC (Private Location)
Bring your own bottles & Smoke!
Artists w/5 or more guests Perform 2 Songs Free!
Admission:
$20 per artist/1 Song
$10 per guest
18+
To perform you must RSVP and include myspace address. We will send full event details to your myspace page after verifying who you are. Then you should invite your guests!
The Secret Open Mic will no longer be a weekly CONTEST but a PLATFORM & AUDITION where we will be awarding Shows and other great management style prizes to artists who are ready and have a FOLLOWING and we will encourage and support artists who are not yet ready for the big events, special invited guests and more!
THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2009: THE SECRET OPEN MIC (Bring your own Bottles & Smoke) $15.00 Artist Entry (2 songs before 9pm/1 Song after) *Artists w/5 or more guests are FREE General Admission $10.00
Hosted By Chocolate Thai 7pm-until (8pm SHOWTIME) 18 to Party/21 to Drink(ID a MUST: No Re-Entry) Special invited Guests weekly!
FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2009: Chocolate Thai is Hosting & Breaking NEW Music at China Club 10pm Meet Thai and the artists for dinner at Dallas BBQ/Times Square 42nd St Btwn 7th & 8th Ave at 8pm and walk in to China Club TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!
21 and up. Grown & Sexy (Hard bottom shoes a MUST for Gents) Ladies Free, Gents $20 MUST SAY CHOCOLATE Thai's Guest list
SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2009 Chocolate Thai will be hosting and Featuring artists LIVE at the UPSCALE Thomas Stone Lounge in Westchester. Everybody is FREE!!! 21 and up. No Dresscode. Great Upscale food avail. You can travel with Chocolate Thai & the artists, we are meeting at Grand Central Station at 8:30pm SHARP ($17.00 Round Trip)
FYI: If you are not on this weeks featured events you should STILL come out and support the events and the artists who are. The next events could be yours. You must show leadership and rally your troops. The love you GIVE is the love you GET BACK, No 1 crew can do it all alone you need to be part of a Team, build a buzz. The Secret is a movement!!!
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What up, fam!
Got your msg....Thanks for the add & no doubt for the love.
Again, congrats on the Underground Music Awards nod.
Good luck next Sunday night....I MIGHT be there right after I do the media thing at MSG for WNBA NY Liberty vs Minnesota Lynx.
My contact info is in one of my blogs.
Stay in touch.....Peace & blessings.
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Uniting the Tri-State Borough by Borough.. The Hottest Open Mic Party: UPSCALE, V.I.P Only/Closed to the Public Club in Midtown!! Private Rooms & Plasmas RSVP Now: Private Guestlist Only
The Secret Open Mic w/Guest Judge & Playstation 3 Madden 09 Cash Tournament All Night! Bring your own Bottles & Smoke!
Sunday Aug 2, 2009! LIVE DVD Filming and Top Act Wins a Music Video & More!
Hosted By Chocolate Thai
DJ Arkiteck spinning the hottest R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae
Secret V.I.P Location: F Train to 23rd Street/Between 6th & 7th Ave. Must RSVP for full address and directions, Then you can invite your guests
6pm-until (8pm SHOWTIME)
18 to Party/21 to Drink(ID a MUST: No Re-Entry)
$20 Entry per person (Artist & Guests) Must RSVP
*Special Reserved entry for 7/26 PERFORMERS b4 8pm
All acts $25 after 8pm SHOWTIME
PS3 Madden 2009 Tournament $25 LIMITED Slots 6pm start & sign in: Cash Prize (must RSVP in advance, more at Door)
Please Note: Only Strong acts with a FOLLOWING will be featured on DVD & Have Opportunity to be a part of Chocolate Thai's Next Big Midtown Event. Winners announced Live.
Reduced RSVP ends Fri 10pm
RSVP Info: 917-535-3208 (Text Only) or TheSecretOpenMic@yahoo.com (E-mail)
50MICS BACK TO BOSTON JULY 23RD | NEW YORK, JULY 26TH | SC JULY 30TH | NEW JERSEY AUGUST 8TH ENTER 50MICS “TOURNAMENT”
ENTER THE 50MICS TOURNAMENT CHALLENGE, ITS FREE TO REGISTER, ONCE SELECTED THERE IS A FEE TO SECURE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 50MICS COMPETITION Send your music to be reviewed to 50micstournament5@gmail.com
50MICS Objective is to pick the best-unsigned talent from 5 different musical genres and blend the artists together to make albums of epic proportions.
We felt that many talented artist fall between the cracks simply because they are unable to afford many of the various avenues of exposure which exist in today. In many cases real creative people tend to have limited resources and therefore are unable to compete in an over saturated music business. We felt it was time to level the playing field.
Directions: N or W train to 30th Ave, walk to 36th STREET: See flyers posted
Check out the CT Enterprises 1st artist AlCalyne Featured on AllHipHop.com for a 2nd Time with their song "Riding hard" and Featured R&B act hand selected from the Secret Sun 6/14 and 6/21 Winner Just added!!!!!!!!!!
