My cousin Zo's GoGo band Epitome was featured on WPGC 95.5 FM!!! They've been putting in work at DMV clubs relentlessly 4 da last year or so ever since they re-united. WPGC has been slipping their original GoGo/R&B single "Meet Me At The Bar" into the regular rotation so don't be surprised if U start 2 here dis band's name alot more in da coming months. Dis track was originally arranged, produced, & written by De-U's head producer Zo himself. Make sure U get everybody U know 2 go on WPGC's website or call & request it!!! U can here a sample of this song on The Epitome Band's official website.
My Grandma & DC & De-U Records' own Shirley Ables has been using her talent to play the piano & using her voice to electrify audiences in her hometown of Washington, D.C. since the age of four. She's released several recordings, & even performed in concert for the President's cabinet. She's made appearances on radio & t.v. receiving rave reviews in local, national, & international media. She's a 1992 & 1993 "Wammie" award winner & a 2003 Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee. In recognition of her Hall of Fame induction, a flag was flown in her honor over the U.S. Capitol on October 7, 2003. Ables has performed internationally including Hawaii, London, England, Barbados, & West Indies. She's participated in such crusades as Dr. Billy Graham's "Youth Quake" & Evangelist Shirley Caesar's "Outreach Crusades". Shirley Caesar introduced Ms. Ables' debut album "Shirley Caesar Presents Shirley Ables MY JESUS". Ms. Ables organized the Shirley Ables Music Ministry where students learn piano, other instruments, sight reading, & voice. Students not only learn music, but also the word of God as Ms. Ables ministers to the entire person. Her students range in age from two up to adults & many begin playing for area churches when they are as young as six. Many Music Ministry students have go on to become great preachers, musicians, singers, actors, actresses, & teachers. Her Greatest Hits CD is available online through CD Baby or through De-U Records.
Come on now DC let's get it together people!!! Bamma shit like dis is what's holding da DMV back, not da lack of talent. Dat's an old myth da stems from the late 80's 2 early 90's when DC residents were so stuck on GoGo we used 2 throw Hip-Hop tapes out da window & direspectfully boo people like Biggie, Foxy Brown, & JD off da stage until Chuck, R.E., Back, Junk, EU, or Groovers started 2 crank!!! We're used 2 dis type of shit happening at da GoGo but not at Hip-Hop clubs. Can't we all just get along...lol!!!
