LET ME TELL ALL OF YOU WHY I DO THIS. I was Born and raised in
Austin Texas (2-1)I spent the first seven years of my early childhood
in Queens New York in Bland Projects. My father moved me back to Texas
around eight years old and from then on I made occasional summer
visits. I didnt see my father much growing up. working long nights as a
Port Authority officer at the World Trade Center kept him away. On his
days off I spent time with him doing what he loved most, making music.
For years he worked hard for the family, so he wasn't able to pursue
music like he wished.The fact that he couldn't, inspired me to fulfill
out that goal since the age of 12. From then on I watched my father
closely. I learned how to work equipment and started writing songs and
poetry just like him.I told my father my plan was to pursue music as a
career, and go to college to learn more about business that I didnt
learn from reading. Originally my plan was this: once I graduated from
college, he would be near retirement and we could start a music company
together. Things were going according to plan until after my graduation
in May 2001...September 11, 2001 my father tended to saving lives while
at work due to terrorist attacks, suddenly my life changed. After days
of searching for survivors in the 9-11-01 attack my father was
announced deceased in one of the towers while escorting civilians. The
pain and rage I felt at that moment was beyond belief of an
explanation. So at that point i was like "what now?" I was nearly going
to give up on all my dreams and goals, and forget about what my father
worked so hard for. I had to become something in life and provide for
my family in the future the same way he did for me. Standing around
depressed wasn't going to help me succeed at all. With the support and
encouragement of my mother I continued with the plan I set.2002 I
started my own label, signed my artists, got a production team
together, constructed a well-designed studio and a staff, and enrolled
into Texas State University. My plan to continue the "dream" then
began. The loss of my father is my determination to show this nation I
have what it takes to make this label one of the best constructed in
history. My label consists of artists with versatility, creativity, and
a work ethic like no other. Im carrying out a promise and fulfilling a
dream. Already releasing a major album in 2006 with IMPAC'S - ALMOST
FAMOUS, 2008 major labels will realize I mean business and failure is
not an option. I call myself Checkmate because to me this career is
just like chess. It takes timing and strategy to take over the board
then the game is yours. 2008 Above All Entertainment "The New Era of
the South" - Checkmate