Showing posts with label legend. Show all posts
Showing posts with label legend. Show all posts

April's Diamond in The Rough



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.



http://www.myspace.com/shirleyables

http://www.youtube.com/deurecords

http://cdbaby.com/cd/shirleya2

The Legend...



I usually don't post stories on my blog from off of other blogs (thanks Judah) unless it's somehow related to De-U Records or Edu-Basics & this is no different. Scarface & Rap-A-Lot have been a huge inspiration & a major influence to every member of De-U Records musically & lyrically. The Legend is one of my favorite open mic spots to hit up on tuesdays & Scarface is also one my favorite rappers of all time. He'll be performing tonight live at The Legend so...I'm there no question!!! If you don't know too much about Scarface...U don't know too much about Hip-Hop. He's always been known for having top notch lyricism & production on every CD he's ever dropped since the early days with Geto Boys & Def Jam. If you've never been to The Legend open mic, you're not too familiar with Scarface's work, or you just love Hip-Hop, then this event is a must see...trust me on this one pimp!!!

P.S. Say no to free downloads & buy "Emeritus" in stores today!!!