Mr. Al Pete...Playboi Extraordinaire...Slimgood Black...Mr. Al Petersmidt...Bruce Wayne...Lin Turson...Al Phoenix...Mr. Al Promoter...and that about it.
Influences
Outkast, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Common, Ice Cube, Tru.Ski, Ras Kass, my son DeJuan aka Big Dude...and that about it.
In this day and age true to heart Hip-Hop artists are far and few between, and Mr. Al Pete is definitely one of those artists. One part Emcee, one part DJ, and one part Musical Entrepreneur, makes up just some of the ingredients in the recipe for this hip-hop elitist in Jacksonville, FL.
Entering into the world of writing rhymes at the young age of 9, Al Pete has been perfecting his craft for some time now. Once he began his journey into adulthood, Al Pete decided to make moves towards his goal of being one of the top entertainers in Hip-Hop. One of his initial steps involved coming together with his long time friend and musical peer Shirl Dee Capital, to create GrownFolk Entertainment in 2004. Providing an umbrella for many different entertainment aspects of both Shirl Dee and Al Pete, GrownFolk was just the beginning of many avenues to come.
In 2005 under the advisory of his Uncle, role model, and mentor Tru.ski, Al Pete decided to take his love for the genre, and enjoyment of creating musical sets for friends and family, to another level by learning the art of turntablism which is housed under the G.F.E. label as well. Al Pete began spinning for parties, poetry events, social gatherings, venues, and fashion shows. Along with all of this Al Pete was still working diligently to keep his own music flowing, and keep up with performances in and out of town.
In the Spring of 2006 Al Pete and Shirl Dee decided to put together the first mixtape to come from GrownFolk Entertainment; "Exhibit A" which received an overwhelming response from the masses. That year momentum kept pushing forward, and in the winter of 2006 Al Pete joined alongside with "Elevated Hip-Hop Experience" for a special live recorded album. Drive still pushing on in 2007 the spring brought another compilation album release "Can't Tell Me Nothing" which included two of Al Pete's close companions and fellow artists Tough Junkie and Picasso.
Currently Al Pete continues moving at full force in and out Jacksonville with performances, features on various Hip-Hop albums and mixtapes, and is still offering DJing services with events such as Nokturnal Escape and Fashion Forward Inc. Yet continues to make time to focus on his up and coming album "Talk About It" scheduled for release in the fall of 2008, including his popular singles "Somethin' More", "All is Good" and "H.N.I.C." Mr. Al Pete is definitely path to greatness, and nothing will dull his shine.
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THE 9TH ANNUAL DUVAL DIAMOND AWARDS December 4th-6th 2009
Calling all Artists, DJs, Publicists, Mangers, A&Rs, Producers, Audio Engineers, Media, &Label Execs..... This Weekend Is For You!
Join Team Bigga Rankin, CTE, Maybach Music, Trill Ent, Poe Boy Records, Nappy Boy, Grand Hustle, Big Spenda Records, Slip N Slide Records, Atlantic Records, Loyalty Ent, Point Blank Ent, Hustle House, Syndicate Ent, Def Jam, DTP, Koch Records, Lex Promotion, Elora Mason & Associates, Rap Coalition, KingPin Productionz, Cool Runnings Angels, Star Quailty Entourage, Hittmenn DJs, Core DJs, Cool Running DJs, Ozone Magazine, Hood Magazine, Donks R Us, Universal Records, & Many More Special Invited Guests!
Please Email Your Nominations To: nominatons@djbiggarankin.com
DIAMOND AWARD CATEGORIES -Best Rap Artist- Male & Female -Club DJ Of The Year -Best R&B Artist-Male & Female -Teen DJ Of The Year -Best Rap Group -Reggae DJ Of The Year -Best Reggae Artist -Street Promoter Of TheYear -Breakthrough Artist Of The Year -Internet Promoter Of The Year -Rookie Of The Year -Club Promoter Of The Year -Duval Artist Of The Year -Teen Promoter Of The Year -Single Of The Year
just wanted to let you check this joint out...lemme know what u think.....if u happen to be in the area on the 28th, got a show in Waterbury,Connecticut, be dope if u came thru....1
Two things u don't want to miss: 1. A Paycheck. lol. 2. The events Point Blank is throwing the weekend of Thanksgiving. It's going down the Weds before thanksgiving @ Aqua and Black Friday @ Bourbon Street.
Good news folks...if you can't wait for my debut album in 4 weeks, then you can get your copy early this tuesday november 3rd by going to www.silversurfermusic.ning.com and download Silver Surfer's "Masterpiece Theater" for only $9.99. So tell a friend that the wait is over!!!
FREE WI FI EVERY WEDNESDAY AT POPPY LOVE SMOKE 3PM TO 2AM SO BRING YOUR LAPTOPS 112 E ADAMS ST DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE FOR NETWORKING, MEETINGS, REFRESHMENTS
JAZZ, NEO SOUL, R&B, AND HIP HOP OUR PLACE IS YOUR OFFICE ON WEDNESDAYS!!
Nappy Halo was independently produced and features some of the hottest artists from Jacksonville, FL. Monica Monet blends soultry vocals with a funky-fresh vibe to create her signature sound. If you like soul, jazz, hip hop, and poetry, you are sure to enjoy "Nappy Halo Vol.1"
Come hang with me and my group The Prolegend Movement, Mic Flow and Dj Spin of the Slip n Slide Dj's!! This is a great place to unwind and grab 2 4 1 drinks all night long!!! Brothers Cafe 700 Edgewood Ave North. Paxon Shopping Center 9pm-2pm No cover, Everyone in for free!!! Featuring Live Performances and music by your favorite local artist Also. ITS THE MOVEMENT SHOWCASE!!! THURSDAY OCT 22 at Cafe 331 Performing live is The PROLEGEND MOVEMENT, Flamez, Jonra, AMP, Ms. Lady. Freak Show, Shango, 3 da Squad, Ill Dot Logic, Young Silence, Spody, and other local artists!!!
