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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Paradise Island, Bahamas -
Symbolyc One (S1), Grammy Award winning music producer for Jay Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Eminem and more offers his personal invitation to join him at the
iCreate Music All Access Seminar on
September 20th and 21st 2014 at The Atlantis.
SYMBOLIC ONE (Larry Griffin Jr.) was born in August 1976 in Waco, Texas, and grew up there in a Christian household. In Junior High school he began learning alto sax and piano throughout his teen years. As a Christian, S1 began playing piano for Sunday school at his local church, which developed his insight on music even more. After forming a hip hop group with his cousin, Myth, back in 1996, S1 would eventually venture into making beats and The Art of Production. In 1999, he received his Associates Degree in Applied Science: Studio/Audio Engineering.
From 2007-2008, S1 began competing in National Beat Competitions (iStandard, Red Bull Big Tune & Sha Money’s One Stop Shop) across the U.S. In those competitions, he would go on to win either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place along with acquiring many new fans and meeting people including Major label executives and Industry big wigs. Participating in these competitions and conferences allowed S1 to build relationships in the Industry.
Now, S1 is the main producer of the group Strange Fruit Project. His style and production range includes R&B, Soul, Underground and Urban/Crossover Pop . As a platinum-selling producer, S1 has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Babyface, Erykah Badu, Stat Quo, Rhymefest, Rah Digga, Ghostface Killah and Little Brother, as well as being a core member in Erykah Badu’s electronic band, The Cannabinoids.
Prominent collaborations include Kanye West’s “Power”, off of his 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and Beyoncé’s “Best Thing I Never Had” off of her album 4.
Larry Griffin Jr. aka Symbolic One (S1)
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iCreate Music All Access Seminar will have
9 panelists made up of
songwriters, industry veteran lawyers, managers, producers, engineers
and a&r's. At the seminar attendees will have the opportunity to
engage panelists and asks any questions that they may have as well as
participate in workshops and music showcases.
"We're excited to partner with international industry leaders in an
effort to help local and international registrants further their music
career," said Gregory Collie, Founder, iCreate Magazine.
"To
artists looking to further their career, to make networking contacts,
to get that honest feedback that friends and family won't give you, this
is where you need to be," said founder Gregory Collie II.
"We're amping up our media campaign thanks to partners like
TheBahamasWeekly.com and Play It Forward Mag who share in our goal of
impacting positively the lives of local artists, engineers, producers
and songwriters."
Registration before September 1st is $200 and will increase after to $250.
REGISTER TODAY at
iCreateMusicSeminar.com or call 242-422-2738.
Slated to attend are senior A&R's, iStandard producers &
founders, songwriters and producers that have worked with some of the
most popular names in the music industry. The event is designed to
encompass the entire spectrum of the music industry. Everything from
what a bad deal looks like to registering your material with ASCAP or
BMI.
"We want to educate and enlighten all of our attendees and put them
face to face with some of the best in the business in order to foster
great networking opportunities," said Collie. This year will feature:
Donnie Scantz, Inga Nandi Willis, and Kendrick 'Wildcard'Dean,
Bernard'Focus'Edwards Jr., Larry Griffin Jr., and Kawan 'KP' Prather,
Tony G, Reggie 'Combat Jack' Ossé, and Asia Bryant.
Along with these industry professionals, also attending are
the
co-founders of iStandard producers
, J Hatch and Don Di Napoli who travel across the United
States hosting workshops and putting on events geared toward the
promotion and advancement of producers. iStandard has been an influential organization in the Music Production
industry since 2005, helping bridge the gap between the up-and-coming
producer and the music industry.
Registered attendees may
submit music for the beat battle
to be heard by panelists. No music submissions will be accepted from
unregistered applicants. "This is a big deal for producers and
engineers. It allows for immediate feedback and constructive
criticism from those who've been in their shoes and have since gotten
placements on major records with platinum selling artists," said Collie.
REGISTER TODAY
:
www.icreatemusicseminar.com
Contact: (242) 422-2738
*Note: No music submissions will be accepted from unregistered applicants.
TOP: Donnie Scantz, Inga Nandi Willis, and Kendrick 'Wildcard' Dean; MIDDLE: Bernard 'Focus' Edwards Jr., Larry Griffin Jr., and Kawan 'KP' Prather; BOTTOM: Tony G, Reggie 'Combat Jack' Ossé, and Asia Bryant.
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