THE SPOTRAIDERS are a 4-man rap group from the East End section of Newport News, VA (affectionately known as "Bad News"); coincidentally the same city that raised superstars Allen Iverson & Michael Vick.
Influenced equally by the North's East Coast movement as well as by the South & its own interpretation Hip-Hop, The SpotRaiders consist of 4 completely distinct personalities; Sincere, Madison, Von G. & Travesty. With each member offering a different vibe & personal perspective, for the past 9 years The SpotRaiders have consistently been building their fan base throughout the state of Virginia, as well as various markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
From the very beginning of their musical careers, The SpotRaiders, along with DreamWorld Entertainment & manager Corey Barnes have independently supported the entire SpotRaiders' movement; from recording costs to CD manufacturing & distribution as well as marketing & promotion expenses.
SpotRaiders' music has been blazin' through urban radio mix shows for the last 3 years, including Clear Channel's 103 JAMZ WOWI-FM in Norfolk, VA, 106.5 The Beat in Richmond, VA as well as some of the area's college radio stations such as Hampton University's 88.1 WHOV-FM & Norfolk State University's Hot 91.1 WNSU-FM. The SpotRaiders have also received exposure through the UPN affiliate WGNT-TV's independent show, "VA Underground" as well as through numerous live performances such as last year's Mid-Atlantic Music Conference in Charlotte, NC.
The SpotRaiders' newest single entitled "V.A.", produced by M-Millz features a catchy Jay-Z sample & has rapidly been gaining popularity throughout the state of Virginia as well as the surrounding Mid-Atlantic Region. Unlike many multi-member rap acts today, each member of The SpotRaiders is capable of holding their own on solo projects.
As a group however, they're even stronger. Travesty, who also serves as the group's graphic designer is the observer of the group. His verses tend to be lyrical, insightful & often vividly depict the life & perspective of a young African-American male in today's society. Madison brings an unlimited amount of creativity to the group while Von G's words give you the bitter & sweet tastes of the reality of survival in the streets of Bad News, VA. Sincere rounds up the rap super-group with spittery that is honest, emotional & aims to pierce through the thick façade of today's music industry. With their songs, The SpotRaiders are able to provide listeners with a variety of personality combinations that help to keep their material both fresh & original.
At The 2006 Blendzville Award Show, an award show that highlighted up & coming talent, THE SPOTRAIDERS won 2 awards for "Best Hip Hop Group" as well as "Mixtape of the Year", for their 2005 street-released mixtape entitled, "By Any Means Necessary", which featured Atlantic recording artist, Quan, also from Newport News, VA. With approval from such notable industry producers such as Teddy Riley & Nottz, one thing's for sure, The SpotRaiders are definitely at the forefront of a new wave of talent that's ready to infiltrate the music industry.
CITY #1 MIXTAPE WILLIE BEAMIN' VOL.1 & 2 DROPPING ON THE JAN. 15, 2009. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR COPY, IT'S THE HOTTEST THING POPPIN' IN VA!!!! SO MANY ARTIST I HAD TO DOUBLE UP ON IT!!!
1. Select from a catalog of M-Audios music recording equipment up to $5,000 worth of products. (Value: $5,000) 2. Grand Prize winner will receive a full-page ad in VIBE magazine. (Value: $50,000)..
3 easy steps gets it on with VIBE and show us what you got! Check out www. vibeverses. com for all the details and be sure to put Your Vid Up!
What it do!!! Stop by the page and check out new track by Tee Dubb feat. Da General & Icee Slimm called "From The Block To The Top". The track is straight crazy yo, stop by and post comments.
Looking for an offical host of the new website VA Spotlight coming soon.
BCC SPORTPHISHAMEN PRESENTS OPEN MIC NIGHTS EVERY SUNDAY! @ CLUB ALLURE! AT 9
103jamz in the BUILDING!!!!!!! Mz. Parker from the station is looking for you!!! the artist!!! She is now signing up artist for the VA SUNDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT to feature you on the *103 jamz website!!!
OPEN MIC SUNDAYS @ CLUB ALLURE (Indusrtry Proffessionals in the building) LADIES FREE untill 10:30p Each and every sunday $10 COVER come to the club registration begins @ 9:00p-10:30p STRICT CUT OFF TIME!!!!! You must be there on time or you will not be able to rock FREE REGISTRATION!!! NO REGISTRATION FEE!!!!! you have 7mins to do your thing.
Doors open @9 club allure
20 You can rap or sing or do both. Bring your Band call 757-604-6208
Its all going down at club allure on VA BEACH BLVD DOWN THE STREET FROM CLUB ENCORE 1365 VA BEACH BLVD for m ore info email: Sportphishamen@aol.com
Also you can get the Vol. 2 D VD @ www. myspace. com/bccsportphishamen
Remember we on the radio every thursday and friday starting at 9:00 send your tracks in!!!! and listen live here:
Are you ready to step ur marketing and promotions up on a national level have you been trying to submit your song's to VA spot light but haven't been heard yet well Mz Parker has got the solution you can be a featured artist on the hot new VA Spot Light Web Page coming soon to 103jamz. com you will have national exposure 24/7 sell your product across the world never worry about getting signed to a label stay indie and make all your gwop hit me up for more details 228-6351
FULLY COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND BRING TO THE FIRST AUDITION ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEES - SOLO ACT - $50, SOLO + HYPEMAN - $75, 3+ GROUP - $100. HAVE YOUR CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS READY, IT WILL BE NEEDED IF YOU MAKE IT TO THE VIRGINIA FINALS
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME TO BOOST YOUR CAREER TO HIGHER AND BETTER LEVELS!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT - GENERAL ADMISSION $10. 00 BETWEEN 1PM - 3PM, $20 BETWEEN 3PM - 7PM
I AM WORKING ON THE A NEW MIXTAPE!!! IF YOU WANT TO GET DOWN, GET @ YA MAN!!! SEND YOUR JOINTS AND PIX TO GENERALXO@YAHOO.COM!!! I WILL BE SHOPPING THIS MIXTAPE TO ALL MAJOR RECORD LABELS AND SOME INDEPENDENT LABELS TOO!!! I PLAN TO PUT OUT THE NEW MIXTAPE AT THE BEGGINING OF THE YEAR, SO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR JOINTS TO ME SOON IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE MIXTAPE!!! THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR BEING ON THE MIXTAPE, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY $2 per COPY OF THE CD, AND YOU CAN SELL THEM FOR WHATEVER YOU WANT!!! 09 IS ALL MINE, AND I'M TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO GET IT CRACKING!!! SO GET @ YA MAN!!!
1. Select from a catalog of M-Audios music recording equipment up to $5,000 worth of products. (Value: $5,000) 2. Grand Prize winner will receive a full-page ad in VIBE magazine. (Value: $50,000)..
3 easy steps gets it on with VIBE and show us what you got! Check out www. vibeverses. com for all the details and be sure to put Your Vid Up!