1.4.5

About

The sibling dynamic duo ONE4FIVE is Hip-Hop’s freshest new young voices. Take a listen and embellish the unique sound of the Dynamic Duo of Hip Hop ONE4FIVE.

Hailing from Long Island by way of Queens, New York, ONE4FIVE is making and breaking history with their unique sound and style. Jeremey Bettis of G-Unit Records says, “this young group is going to make a lot of noise when they hit the mainstream.” ONE4FIVE has received so many praises from their peers, listening audiences, and fans.

With the upcoming release of their debut CD, ONE4FIVE is hard at work promoting their projects and performing at many venues on the East Coast. Getting a gig for NBC's '4 New York' promos, “We’re 4 New York” performing in an independent play, ‘The Truth’, doing a video for a prominent entertainment law firm and much more. Yeah, they’re in the mix not only as rappers but also as artists, performers, producers, engineers, and talent.

Self written and self produced ONE4FIVE is currently pushing their newest single ‘Parti Starta’. This single and much more are featured on local, underground, and internet radio stations as well as their website (www.145soldiers.com), MySpace page (www.myspace.com/1four5) and many other websites like YouTube and Twitter. (You can easily find ONE4FIVE if you goggle the name)

So, who is ONE4FIVE? The name alone is unique which comes from their original hometown of Jamaica, Queens, New York on 145th Street, where their appreciation for Hip Hop/ Rap all began.

Two brothers; Melee and Jewlz grew up listening and loving music, are now hard at work building career’s out of pure love for music is the essence of ONE4FIVE. They produce, write, and develop their sound and their style.

Melee, the older half of ONE4FIVE is the main producer and Engineer of the group, (the man with the plan). In 2007, after graduating high school Melee went on to pursue his music endeavors by enrolling into an audio engineering school, R.E.I. He graduated with honors as a certified audio engineer at the ripe age of eighteen.

Also, adding to the equation is Jewlz, who makes up the second half of ONE4FIVE. Jewlz is also a rapper, lyricist, producer, and the main dancer of the group. He can bring the swagger to the group (like no other). Jewlz is still in high school; determined to stay focus on his education. At school he is on the wrestling team where is becoming well known. Even though he could become one of the best wrestlers in his league, he will tell you that his love for music comes first.

This unstoppable Dynamic Duo “ONE4FIVE is on their way to the top of the music charts with one major goal which is to, “blow up like nitro and dynamite sticks,” ‘Blowin Up’, a song ONE4FIVE produced.

ONE4FIVE continues to be on the grind whether it is promoting their music on the radio, television, live performances, or the Internet. ONE4FIVE is always seeking ways to perfect their craft. Their sound is unique, and their style is like no other. ONE4FIVE is young and bold; clear and concise; rhythmic and rambunctious. ONE4FIVE is constantly hard at work in the studio bringing forth their unique, new sound to the masses. Stay tuned for ONE4FIVE.

Personnel

Julien Joseph aka JEWLZ: MC, Producer, Songwriter
Jemelle Joseph aka MELEE: M.C, Producer, Songwriter, Engineer

Influences

Run DMC, Biggie Smalls, Tupac, DMX, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Nas, Lupe, Fabulous, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keyes, Usher, Stevie Wonder, James Browne, John Mellencamp, Green Day, Black Eyes Peas, and many more.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 7 - 90 minutes

The audience will experience a thrill of a lifetime. Hip Hop group ONE4FIVE puts together a performance that will leave the audience stun and wanting more. They dance, they interact, they educate and bring the energy to hype their audience whether it's 10 people or 10,000. There is no other Hip Hop duo like ONE4FIVE.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
2 Wireless MC Microphones
CD with Performance Beats
DJ Equipment
Sound System

Additional Notes:
Stage Size: 20FT by 15FT

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Various performance set list that can be customized to your liking.

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

01-04-2009 — Marriot Hotel (NAACP Dinner)/ LI
11-16-2008 — THE TRUTH/ Long Island
10-23-2008 — THE TRUTH/ Brentwood HS (NY)
04-23-2008 — Snitch Club/New York City
02-29-2008 — Club Performance/NYC
02-15-2008 — MMC12-Showcase & Conference/ Harriburg, PA
02-07-2008 — Video Shoot - "For New York"/ NYC
10-28-2007 — Remote Video Lounge/NYC
10-12-2007 — Robert Cohen Film/NYC
10-07-2007 — Traxx Lounge/Ronkonkoma, Long Island
09-25-2007 — Remote Video Lounge/NYC
09-02-2007 — Traxx Lounge
05-24-2006 — Apollo, Harlem, NY, USA
05-03-2006 — Apollo, Harlem, NY, USA

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