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VIDEO REEL
THE
VISION
The world has changed in a way that we had never thought possible. Music is pivotal in bringing unity; there should be diversity in music, no boundaries.
Our vision and our mission in DEF7, is to bring music from all over the world together, whether it be the drums of Africa we hear in the Afro Beats songs, or the Sounds from Morocco, to the Hip Hop music of Atlanta, Miami, New York and LA, or the old school R&B, sounds of Motown, to the soul of Latin music, bringing these special sounds together under one umbrella. Music for Motion Pictures made for TV movies, drama, commercials or digital releases. One resource for all genres of music.
Together our Award winning team will scout additional talent from the streets of Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Miami, and LA… from the subway musicians, to the sounds emanating from disadvantaged communities, where talent thrives, but goes un-recognized. Our vision is to constantly source exceptional talent, as we produce music from our award winning team.
DEF7 Music Group is a diverse group of producers and songwriters and artists, from all different backgrounds, a team, and a family that believes Music heals the world. We are excited for the future and what we will bring to the World of Music.
THE
FOUNDERS
JACI KIDD
AWARD WINNING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/PUBLISHER
FOUNDER DEF7
Jaci Kidd is an Award winning Publisher/Executive Producer. Winning multiple Gold and Platinum Awards as well as Publisher of the Year. Born in Montreal and having lived all over the world, Jaci has had the opportunity to meet and listen to artists of all genres of music. Having had the success of signing artists and producers alike to major labels such as Universal Music Group, Sony ATV, Warner Music, Create Music Group, Jaci has worked hard for the success of her clients. As Executive Producer of the Album “Chi Town”, Jaci brought kids from one of the most dangerous areas of Chicago, Roseland, and together with her team of award winning producers, (Boi1da, Arthur McArthur, August Rigo, and Beat Merchant) as well as award winning song writers, lived with these 9 young people to produce an album to have kids put down their guns and turn to the power of music. The album received accolades from The Crime Commissioner of Chicago as well as Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as well as the head of Universal Music Group and Warner Music. Two of the songs on the album were featured on CNN All Star Hero’s and was introduced by Ice Cube. Jaci Kidd is very involved in bringing music from the streets and giving the opportunity to disadvantaged kids to have their talents heard. Giving them hope and a chance to achieve their dreams, where they thought they had no way to get their music heard. “Every kid deserves a chance to be heard, there is so much talent out there. We owe it to our children, no matter where they are from, to give them hope. I want to do that. I will always fight for the disadvantaged, the underprivileged”.
ASH
AWARD WINNING PRODUCER
CO-FOUNDER DEF7
Ash is a Director and Creative Producer who, over the past decade, has produced an eclectic body of work for companies across the entire media spectrum. Having been head of production for multiple independent production companies, producing films and content for Lionsgate, Universal, SyFy Channel, Warner Bros and more. His projects have garnered him recognition not only as an independent producer but also as an award-winning director with multiple awards across various film festivals. His resources and connections in the industry have brought him accolade and opportunity to work with some of the most influential people in the film and media industry. With a background in music, Ash puts an emphasis on bridging the gap between music and media, bringing award winning Music artists and Filmmakers together. He produced the multiple award winning short film “Tunnel Vision” starring music artists Gerald (G-EAZY) Gillum, Keak Da Sneak and Three 6 Mafia. Ash is a veteran sync music producer as well having released hundreds of his own production music tracks across the sync library spectrum worldwide.
DEF7
PRODUCTION TEAM
WILLIE "BUM BUM" BAKER
A&R
SONGWRITER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Willie “Bum Bum” Baker is a Multi-Platinum Grammy Award nominated Producer/Songwriter/Entrepreneur.
With a Billboard Hot 100 #1 single “Lately” for 9 weeks and several charting songs, Willie was named by Billboard as one of rock era’s best songwriters. He has written for and produced acts: Boyz II Men, India Arie, P!NK, Blaque, Divine, Destiny Child, Keri Hilson and Menudo. L.A. Reid (Sony/Epic) signed Willie as a songwriter in 1997 to 2005. He then went on to run HENDU/Universal Records as an A&R, and VP of Op./Publishing, Marketing as well as secured management by Johnny Wright (Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers. Willie has scored several feature films and television programs (The Way Back Home, Fantastic Four, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, We Were Soldiers and Elektra).
CREDITS:
–Named #83 by Billboard as one of rock eras best songwriters.
–NARAS/LARAS voting member/Board Member for Florida Chapter.
–Television Soundtracks (Disney, Nickelodean, Universal, Fox).
–Produced television content for various networks.
–Developed and discovered many recording artisst, put on showcases for Major execs.
NABEYIN
MULTI-PLATINUM
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER
Edgar Nabeyin Panford, professionally known as Nabeyin, is a 2x Grammy-Nominated Music producer from San Bernardino,California.
He attended Northern Arizona University earning a degree in Film Production and followed that with a Masters in Music Production for Visual Media from the Academy of Art University. Since graduating, he's worked with artists such as Kanye West, Nas, Drake, The Game, Miguel, Nav, TDE and many more.
STEPHEN REZZA
A&R
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER
Multi-platinum music artist/producer Stehpehn Rezza is now officially collaborating with Def7/BMGPM as an A&R. Rezza is tasked with scouting new artists and talent for undisclosed music projects being facilitated by Def7 Music Group. Stephen has worked on thousands of music projects, releasing songs such as "Hard Mode", and producing tracks for Actors such as Drake Bell. Stephen is also a published producer under Warner/ Chappell.
JAMEL MCNAIR
A&R
TALENT MANAGER
A highly driven asset in any facet of the music industry. Jamel began as a music producer that got his start as an Executive Assistant working with a Jive Records Recording artist. In this role he became skilled in managing travel & budgets, marketing advertising, promotions, talent booking, radio and more.
McNair has since developed many key partnerships throughout the industry and possesses a constant ability to always deliver fresh up and coming talent. He has focused in the areas communication, multicultural affairs, and journalism. He is rich with culture and has a great passion for the music scene. A true asset and ready to deliver show stopping results at every corner. Actively Jamel independently finds talented singers, songwriters, producers and continues to curate opportunities that expound upon enhancing their creative awareness. Jamel is a key player in establishing leverage for creatives across the board world wide.
SIRE
MULTI-PLATINUM
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER
Jason “Sire” Turnbull has enjoyed an extensive career in the music Industry,
working with some of the biggest named artists of the decade.Producer/Composer
of 6X Platinum hit, “Window Shopper”, 50 Cents, which also became the theme song for the Film “Get Rich or Die Trying”, Sire has continued that success producing hit songs for French Montana ft. lil Wayne “I aint got lie”, “Speaking in Tongues “Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana “Rap Cemetary”, J Millz and Birdman “Back to the Yami”, Saigons, ‘Hungry”, “Intervention (Let it go)”, Troy Ave ‘Red Cup” and countless others.
Sire’s ability to cross over into different genres of music has made him an in demand producer, including Television and Films. ESPN Commercials (2016 – 2017), Love/Neats and Rhymes 2018 Lionsgate, McDonalds campaign (2018), Netflix series “Kitty Citty” 2018. “Booksmart” Olivia Wilde directed (2019), ‘The Mindy Project” S1E03 “In the Club” (speaking in Tongues) (2012).
TONY BLADE
MIXER/RECORDING ENGINEER
Tony Blade has been on the rise in the LA engineering scene. Tony started out as a recording engineer for songwriting camps which have contributed to artists such as Rihanna, Post Malone, and Chris Brown.
He worked under Asylum and Atlantic Records where he engineered for artists like Tank, Seyven Streeter, and Jay Loud.
Now he runs Blade Studios in Burbank where he Mixed and mastered for acts such as Ash Minor, Dave East, Afro B, Sunna4Vegas, and producer Thank God.
ARTIST ALBUMS
LATIN VIBEZ
HIP HOP - RAP
R&B - POP
AFROBEATS - REGGAE
MIC DROP COMPILATIONS
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