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"YESTERDAY"
the smash single from
ETCETERA
feat. pop new comer Adam Shenk
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BLACK HEART THE FILM...
NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD
Black Heart is a modern cautionary tale, an urban drama examining the relationships that tie hearts into sometimes stifling bonds with unhealthy dependencies, all with predictable results.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
YESTERDAY feat. Adam Shenk
BLACK DRESS feat. Chester Gregory
HIGHER feat. KWAME
BACKIN UP
TREAT U BETTA feat. Coco Saraii
DANCE LIKE THAT feat. Richie Stephens
BACK IN THOSE DAYS
PARTY AND BULLSHIT
About ETCETERA
Brooklyn based recording artist ETCETERA, has been a driving force in his genre for quite some time now; releasing hot songs such as "Dance Like That", Dance Like That 0 Remix feat. Kevin Little, do Chukbaka and Richie Stephens, "Take U There", the smash "O.M.G. Throw Ya Handz Up" and “Higher” featuring and produced by Platinum Producer Kwame’. His 2004 hip-hop rock release "OH NO" landed him the substantial credibility to be be a grammy candidate in a three category running for the 47th Grammy Awards. While on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards, he was featured as “The New Face to See” on the red carpet according to AP, MSN, FOX and ABC News which lad him the cover of Protege Magazine and others.
The 2010 release of his free and unconventional Mix CD “Characters Welcome”, did extremely well within a month of the release date with 10,000 or more downloads. The mix CD is a collaboration and compilation of 14 remixed songs of some of the hottest artist in the music industry, hosted by Power 105.1 premiere personality DJ Chuck Dogg out of New York City . Songs like “Back Up” by Beyonce, “Battle Cry” by Shontelle, and unforgettable anthems like “Party and Bulls**” and “Renegade”.
Etcetera expanded his career by signing a booking agreement with Los Angeles based Premiere Booking Agency, introducing his first women’s fragrance and brand new release of his single “Black Dress”. “Black Dress” is the first single being released from the Brooklyn based artist's forthcoming album, due for release 2012. The single shares the name of his new women’s fragrance. Both the single and fragrance were inspired by the artist's brief encounter with the implausible Kim Kardashian on the red carpet at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Etcetera is not only an artist, but a youth activist in the urban community of Brooklyn NY where he spends his time investing and developing the lives of young men and women with athletic talent and abilities. He is determined to help keep one young man or woman in school by sponsoring his or her own skateboard venture...TEAM IDOL He currently co-sponsors and co-manages athletes in the areas of skateboarding and female basketball. In the future, he plans to coordinate athletes that are admirable competitors, but not well publicized and bring them to the vanguard of their sports division. Etcetera believes that if you develop character, self-esteem, assertiveness and humility, this will make for an exceptional and effective athlete.
The 2010 release of his free and unconventional Mix CD “Characters Welcome”, did extremely well within a month of the release date with 10,000 or more downloads. The mix CD is a collaboration and compilation of 14 remixed songs of some of the hottest artist in the music industry, hosted by Power 105.1 premiere personality DJ Chuck Dogg out of New York City . Songs like “Back Up” by Beyonce, “Battle Cry” by Shontelle, and unforgettable anthems like “Party and Bulls**” and “Renegade”.
Etcetera expanded his career by signing a booking agreement with Los Angeles based Premiere Booking Agency, introducing his first women’s fragrance and brand new release of his single “Black Dress”. “Black Dress” is the first single being released from the Brooklyn based artist's forthcoming album, due for release 2012. The single shares the name of his new women’s fragrance. Both the single and fragrance were inspired by the artist's brief encounter with the implausible Kim Kardashian on the red carpet at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Etcetera is not only an artist, but a youth activist in the urban community of Brooklyn NY where he spends his time investing and developing the lives of young men and women with athletic talent and abilities. He is determined to help keep one young man or woman in school by sponsoring his or her own skateboard venture...TEAM IDOL He currently co-sponsors and co-manages athletes in the areas of skateboarding and female basketball. In the future, he plans to coordinate athletes that are admirable competitors, but not well publicized and bring them to the vanguard of their sports division. Etcetera believes that if you develop character, self-esteem, assertiveness and humility, this will make for an exceptional and effective athlete.
NEWS
Artist-Actor Shawn "ETCETERA" McClain Gives Breakthrough Performance In His "Coming Out" Role In "Black Heart" BLACK HEART Official Trailer
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NEW YORK, NY - July 18, 2011 - Shawn “ETCETERA” McClain plays the lead role of young musician, Shane “Preme” Davis who has Type-1 Diabetes. Preme, who has been seeing a sexy new girl Sasha (Anita Clay) who could easily be his soul-mate and right now he feels like a million dollars. It’s his best friend Mike (James Lentini) who is holding the music together for him while he takes care of his health problems: what more could a man wish for...
Mike, an ambitious manager, and would-be rap artist, has love for Shane like a brother, and would give up everything for him, but later begins to see his ticket out of wannabe-ism put at risk with the poor health of his friend and fellow musician.
Mike becomes obsessed with an upcoming trip to Hollywood to meet with a record exec and his heart is set on a record deal.
Mike's got a plan with dollar signs in his eyes, but he needs help. He turns to Sasha who is ambitious and hungry for success.
McClain is making his debut film performance and will be starring alongside actors, Anita Clay as Shane's new love interest SASHA, James Lentini as best friend and manager MIKE, Nicki Rodriguez as Sasha's cousin LESLIE, Charity Burton (“Ohio Model of the Year”) as MICHELE, Ashley Cruz (“2010 Ms. Puerto Rico”) as AYANA the matchmaking friend who introduces Shane to Sasha, Ms. Essence (“R&B and Soul Singer”) as MS. E. the record company exec with the heart of gold.
Black Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CATxCkAW0rA&feature=related is a modern cautionary tale, an urban drama examining the relationships that tie hearts into sometimes stifling bonds with unhealthy dependencies, all with predictable results. What is pleasantly unpredictable is the effect the deft hand of producer Kenya Cagle (“Goodnight Charlie”) will have on this production. In his role of producer, co-director, there's no telling who will end up behind or in front of the camera. His decision to use budding, young writer/director, Stephanie Walker, nicknamed “The Task Master,” on this his 30th independent film, and is one of those deft moves.
Black Heart is Cagle's 30th film. One of his most favorite and acclaimed films is the 2005 film “Goodnight Charlie” which was presented in more than a dozen festivals winning several awards including Best Picture in a 2005 festival held in Spain. Recently, “Black Heart” won the Best Film Award at the 2011 Philadelphia Film Festival in Philadelphia. Now the film screen at three more film festivals in Los Angeles and New York: the Action On Film Festival in July, the Maysles Cinema in August and October.
Black Heart additional Film Festival Dates:
July 22-31, 2011 @ Action On Film Festival
August 27, 2011 @ Maysles Cinema (Premiere Screening)
October 27, 2011 @ Maysles Cinema
Mike, an ambitious manager, and would-be rap artist, has love for Shane like a brother, and would give up everything for him, but later begins to see his ticket out of wannabe-ism put at risk with the poor health of his friend and fellow musician.
Mike becomes obsessed with an upcoming trip to Hollywood to meet with a record exec and his heart is set on a record deal.
Mike's got a plan with dollar signs in his eyes, but he needs help. He turns to Sasha who is ambitious and hungry for success.
McClain is making his debut film performance and will be starring alongside actors, Anita Clay as Shane's new love interest SASHA, James Lentini as best friend and manager MIKE, Nicki Rodriguez as Sasha's cousin LESLIE, Charity Burton (“Ohio Model of the Year”) as MICHELE, Ashley Cruz (“2010 Ms. Puerto Rico”) as AYANA the matchmaking friend who introduces Shane to Sasha, Ms. Essence (“R&B and Soul Singer”) as MS. E. the record company exec with the heart of gold.
Black Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CATxCkAW0rA&feature=related is a modern cautionary tale, an urban drama examining the relationships that tie hearts into sometimes stifling bonds with unhealthy dependencies, all with predictable results. What is pleasantly unpredictable is the effect the deft hand of producer Kenya Cagle (“Goodnight Charlie”) will have on this production. In his role of producer, co-director, there's no telling who will end up behind or in front of the camera. His decision to use budding, young writer/director, Stephanie Walker, nicknamed “The Task Master,” on this his 30th independent film, and is one of those deft moves.
Black Heart is Cagle's 30th film. One of his most favorite and acclaimed films is the 2005 film “Goodnight Charlie” which was presented in more than a dozen festivals winning several awards including Best Picture in a 2005 festival held in Spain. Recently, “Black Heart” won the Best Film Award at the 2011 Philadelphia Film Festival in Philadelphia. Now the film screen at three more film festivals in Los Angeles and New York: the Action On Film Festival in July, the Maysles Cinema in August and October.
Black Heart additional Film Festival Dates:
July 22-31, 2011 @ Action On Film Festival
August 27, 2011 @ Maysles Cinema (Premiere Screening)
October 27, 2011 @ Maysles Cinema
BLACK HEART Official Trailer
FILM PROGRESS REPORT
On June 25, 2011 the film Black Heart wins an award for Best Film at The PhilaFilm Festival!
On July 23, 2011 the film Black Heart was nominated for three awards in The Action On Film Festival that has over 500 films. That in itself is an honor. Nikki Rodriguez was nominated for Best actres in a motion picture. Ashley Cruz for Best Supporting Actress and the entire cast for Best Guerilla Feature Film. The film took home two of the three nominations. Please join me in congratulating Ashley Cruz for Winning as Best Supporting Actress and our team for winning Best Guerilla Featue Film.
On July 23, 2011 the film Black Heart was nominated for three awards in The Action On Film Festival that has over 500 films. That in itself is an honor. Nikki Rodriguez was nominated for Best actres in a motion picture. Ashley Cruz for Best Supporting Actress and the entire cast for Best Guerilla Feature Film. The film took home two of the three nominations. Please join me in congratulating Ashley Cruz for Winning as Best Supporting Actress and our team for winning Best Guerilla Featue Film.
ETCETERA Returns With The Release Of His New Single "Black Dress" Featuring Chestory Gregory
NEW YORK, NY - December 8, 2010 - Today's music landscape continues to be competitive with independent artists and signed artists both topping the charts and earning Grammy nods. Back up is the multitalented songwriter/recording artist, ETCETERA, who is releasing his brand new single “Black Dress” featuring the multi-award winning Broadway star Chester Gregory from the musical stage play “Dreamgirls.”
Black Dress is the first single being released from the Brooklyn based artist's forthcoming album,. due early 2011. The single also shares the name of his new women's fragrance. Both the single and fragrance were inspired by the artist's brief encounter with the implausible Kim Kardashian on the red carpet at the 2009 Grammy Awards, where he was featured as “The New Face to See” on the red carpet according to AP, MSN, FOX and ABC News.
The single “Black Dress” is an irrefutably dynamic song produced by newcomer JV of Around One Music and is filled with the ingredients of a classic record. It brings the drums of a rhythmic chant and the bass that makes it undeniably hard to keep still. The sounds are blended just right to offer that universal appeal. In comes the Brooklyn Edgar Allen Poe, ETCETERA, with his pen exhibiting word play and metaphors that blankets the track. Finally, the song is tucked in by Chester Gregory, the Broadway entertainer, with his sultry range. ETCETERA is able to paint a vivid Claude Monet in words of his unforgettable encounter with Ms. Kim Kardashian.
Recently, ETCETERA successfully released his first ever unconventional mix CD this summer called “Characters Welcome” hosted by 105.1’s personality Chuck Dogg. The mixtape has already been downloaded over 65,000 times and was featured on sites like MixtapeFactory.com, DatPiff.com, Coast2CoastMixtapes.com and more. To add to his increasing list of accomplishments, ETCETERA recently signed a booking agreement deal with Los Angeles based Premiere Booking Agency, adding him to the new roster of artists like Lil Kim, DeBarge, Lil Zhane, Raz B of B2K, Miki Howard, and these are just to name a few.
Black Dress is the first single being released from the Brooklyn based artist's forthcoming album,. due early 2011. The single also shares the name of his new women's fragrance. Both the single and fragrance were inspired by the artist's brief encounter with the implausible Kim Kardashian on the red carpet at the 2009 Grammy Awards, where he was featured as “The New Face to See” on the red carpet according to AP, MSN, FOX and ABC News.
The single “Black Dress” is an irrefutably dynamic song produced by newcomer JV of Around One Music and is filled with the ingredients of a classic record. It brings the drums of a rhythmic chant and the bass that makes it undeniably hard to keep still. The sounds are blended just right to offer that universal appeal. In comes the Brooklyn Edgar Allen Poe, ETCETERA, with his pen exhibiting word play and metaphors that blankets the track. Finally, the song is tucked in by Chester Gregory, the Broadway entertainer, with his sultry range. ETCETERA is able to paint a vivid Claude Monet in words of his unforgettable encounter with Ms. Kim Kardashian.
Recently, ETCETERA successfully released his first ever unconventional mix CD this summer called “Characters Welcome” hosted by 105.1’s personality Chuck Dogg. The mixtape has already been downloaded over 65,000 times and was featured on sites like MixtapeFactory.com, DatPiff.com, Coast2CoastMixtapes.com and more. To add to his increasing list of accomplishments, ETCETERA recently signed a booking agreement deal with Los Angeles based Premiere Booking Agency, adding him to the new roster of artists like Lil Kim, DeBarge, Lil Zhane, Raz B of B2K, Miki Howard, and these are just to name a few.
“Characters Welcome” the Brand New Mix CD by Rapper Etcetera Reaches 6,000 Downloads in the First Three Weeks and Growing Rapidly
NEW YORK, NY - August 2, 2010 – Tuesday July 8th, marked the release date for the long awaited Mix CD, “Characters Welcome” from Universal Music Group New York based rapper, Etcetera. In three weeks after the release date, the mix CD has already received 6,000 downloads and is growing rapidly. Etcetera is celebrating his 3 year mark in the music industry by using his Mix CD as a way to give back to his fans. In those 3 years, he has been releasing songs under the respected label such as “Dance Like That”, “Take U There”, “O.M.G. Throw Ya Handz Up”, and “Higher” featuring and produced by Platinum Producer Kwame’.
The mix CD is a collaboration and compilation of 14 remixed songs of some of the hottest artist in the music industry, hosted by Power 105.1 premiere personality DJ Chuck Dogg out of New York City . Songs like “Back Up” by Beyonce, “Battle Cry” by Shontelle, and unforgettable anthems like “According To You” and “Renegade”. Fans can download the entire mix CD online at
http://www.mixtapefactory.com/CHARACTERS-WELCOME.html
Mix CD: Characters Welcome
Presented by: Chuck Dogg of Power 105.1 WWPR-FM
Release Date: July 8, 2010
Track List:
1. The Origin Midday Invasion
2. 10 Rap Commandments – Etcetera
3. According To You – Orianthi Feat. Etcetera
4. Back Up – Beyonce Feat. Etcetera
5. Imma Be – Etcetera Feat. Adora
6. NoNoNoNo – Etcetera
7. Party And Bullshit – Etcetera
8. Clear – Tionne Williams Feat. Etcetera
9. Touchdown – Etcetera Feat. Young Cat
10. Renegade – Etcetera Feat. Sonjya Blade
11. Battle Cry – Shontelle Feat. Etcetera
12. Star Status – Chandra Simmons Feat. Etcetera
13. Welcome 2 Brooklyn – Etcetera
14. To Be Continued Mutation
The mix CD is a collaboration and compilation of 14 remixed songs of some of the hottest artist in the music industry, hosted by Power 105.1 premiere personality DJ Chuck Dogg out of New York City . Songs like “Back Up” by Beyonce, “Battle Cry” by Shontelle, and unforgettable anthems like “According To You” and “Renegade”. Fans can download the entire mix CD online at
http://www.mixtapefactory.com/CHARACTERS-WELCOME.html
Mix CD: Characters Welcome
Presented by: Chuck Dogg of Power 105.1 WWPR-FM
Release Date: July 8, 2010
Track List:
1. The Origin Midday Invasion
2. 10 Rap Commandments – Etcetera
3. According To You – Orianthi Feat. Etcetera
4. Back Up – Beyonce Feat. Etcetera
5. Imma Be – Etcetera Feat. Adora
6. NoNoNoNo – Etcetera
7. Party And Bullshit – Etcetera
8. Clear – Tionne Williams Feat. Etcetera
9. Touchdown – Etcetera Feat. Young Cat
10. Renegade – Etcetera Feat. Sonjya Blade
11. Battle Cry – Shontelle Feat. Etcetera
12. Star Status – Chandra Simmons Feat. Etcetera
13. Welcome 2 Brooklyn – Etcetera
14. To Be Continued Mutation
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