1500 Or Nothin & Snoop Dogg Behind The Scenes Rehearsal For Jimmy Kimmel Live

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1500 or Nothin

1500 or Nothin Entertainment (1500 or Nothin) is an independent musical energy machine that’s taking over music across the world through the production, promotion and representation of artists, song writers, musicians, and music videographers. Located in Inglewood, California, 1500 or Nothin is composed of three internal divisions: 1500 or Nothin Music, 1500 or Nothin Video, and 1500 or Nothin Ancillary. As a full functioning label they have everything needed all in one stop. 1500 or Nothin is a multifaceted musical entertainment movement with a mission to produce edgy pop music that will grab the attention of today’s urban contemporary world-side audience. This record label handles a variety of music genres including Hip-Hop Rap, Rhythm & Blues, Alternative Rock, Urban and New Adult Contemporary. 1500 or Nothin has collaborated with an exciting and diverse roster of successful and recognized recording artists. Selected over the last few years, these highly talented veteran and debuting artists are well on their way to being the staple in the music industry. Led by, co-owner Larrance Dopson whose exposure to music started in early childhood. He joined forces with childhood friends Charles ‘Uncle Chucc’ Hamilton, Kenneth ‘Bam’ Alexander and Lamar ‘Mars’’ Edwards to create 1500 or Nothin. He had opportunities to work with super-producers Justblaze, Brian Michael Cox and Teddy Riley early in his career. This lead to collaborations with major artists, Bobby Valentino, Tyrese, Snoop Dogg and others. With his name now on the map, he and his production partner Mars would get their own recognition by co-producing the Game’s highly anticipated release, the LAX single “Dope Boys” featuring Travis Barker. Larrance also collaborated on the hit single ‘Pain’ with Keisha Cole. His mission continued through tours with major artists like T.I., Diddy, David Banner, Snoop Dog, Anthony Hamilton and others. He is a talented and driven musician, producer, songwriter and 1500 or Nothin owner. Along with Partner James Fauntleroy II who is an award-winning R&B/Pop singer-songwriter, whose remarkable repertoire includes the hit song, “No Air” by Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown (with over 8.5 million worldwide single sales),as well as numerous hit songs for such artists as Rihanna, Britney Spears, Brandy, Beyonce, Timbaland, David Archuleta, Usher, P. Diddy, and Leona Lewis. James recently joined forces with Justin Timberlake and producer Rob “Rob Knox” Tadross to form the hit-making production team, The Y’s, who are credited for Ciara’s latest chart-climbing single, “Love Sex Magic” (featuring Justin Timberlake). The 1500 or Nothin Films (video department) is currently putting the finishing touches on their reality show, which chronicles the day in a life of these entertaining group of individuals as they work with major artist, finish up their debut album, and tour the world. Each of them with their own personalities makes for an interesting yet fun loving time as you watch them create history. As a full functioning film company they also produce their own music and promotional videos as well as commercials. As a growing label, 1500 or Nothin has also identified and signed several successful recording artists, including: Janae, Constantine, Ally Brooke, and The 1500 or Nothin’ Band who have already completed EPs and many hours worth stage performances. With it’s fearless leaders and incredible team, 1500 or Nothin distinguishes itself through the commitment it undertakes with each of its artists. As a result, their roster is sure to hit platinum and have everyone wanting to be apart of the genius musical movement that is 1500 or Nothin. http://1500ornothin.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ornothin http://twitter.com/1500orNOTHIN http://twitter.com/MYGUYMARS http://twitter.com/Rance1500 http://twitter.com/fauntleroy http://twitter.com/los4muziq http://twitter.com/BRODYTHEGR8 https://twitter.com/los4muziq https://twitter.com/unclechucc

Terrace Martin

Over the last decade few people have put so much time and energy into the culture they love. Realizing early on that music was his birthright, Terrace Martin, a producer/saxophonist/television and film scorer/songwriter has done just that. Terrace was Born to father, (a jazz drummer) and mother (a jazz singer). While coming up in this heavily influenced musical home, he played drums by age 3 and learned piano by age 6, but picking up the alto sax at age 13 got him like nothing else. He loved jazz more than any other genre of music; the freedom it gives him is second to none. It has been Terrace Martin’s love for the alto sax that has catapulted his career into a world beyond imagination. Martin was just a senior in high school when his professional music career began. As most teens were studying for the SATs, Martin was playing baritone sax in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ band. After touring the world with Diddy, Martin went on to work with jazz greats Billy Higgins, Art Farmer and Herbie Hancock. Martin still looking to take his creative skills to another level, he tried his hand at producing. Terrace continued to refine his skill; it wasn’t until after a chance meeting with Soopafly and receiving some valuable guidance from fellow LA native, Battlecat that his talent really began to take shape. To say that Martin was a quick study would be an understatement. He worked obsessively until finally catching the ears of LA’s own Snoop Dogg. Martin’s keen ear for music and genre bending recordings placed him into a league of his own. Forgoing the practice of using samples, Terrace employs the use of real instruments to accentuate the performance aspect of the music. He produced countless rap and R&B acts but never really got much credit for his work like every other producer on the come up. It wasn’t until Snoop Dogg’s Rhythm and Gangsta album that he started to get noticed for his production style. The next five years would find him landing hit after hit, placing Terrace into a state of high demand and not to mention Snoop’s production partner. His aesthetic is a progression from the early 50’s to the late 70’s influenced by the likes of Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis mixed with the electronic sounds of the 90’s and Dr. Dre. Shattering the acknowledged rules of hip-hop production, Martin samples everything from funk and jazz to classical, creating fresh and original tracks. From this newly developed sound, the rapper, producer, and musician, Terrace Martin has lent his skills to artists such as Snoop Dogg, Quincy Jones, Fergie, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson and Stevie Wonder, just to name a few. His wildly imaginative productions have made him one of the most sought after producers. As a result of his exceptional success as a producer, Martin teamed up with Warner Brothers and established his own record label, Jakai Music Group. He began unveiling his own stable of upcoming artists (Uncle Chucc – featured on Neva Hafta Worry; Ego Trippin). Martin's background in jazz music and music theory give his music a sonic breath and maturity that surpasses his years. He creates a sound that transcends hip-hop, and becomes one with soul, jazz and R&B. “I started producing hip-hop tracks because it was the music of my time, but I never lost my love for jazz. No matter where I’m at in life, I’ll always have the desire to play my horn.” .. http://www.myspace.com/terracemartin http://twitter.com/terracemartin