FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2021 New Music Bridges D.C. and South African Artist & Entertainer
D.C. Artist & Community Activist IMAG and ENTATY Premiers “This Feelin” from Tale of 2 Cities Album in Celebration of Black Music Month Bridging Global Artist
D.C. non-profit organization, the Swaliga Foundation proudly announces the release of music album Tale of 2 Cities (TO2C) premiering “This Feeling” as their first music video from the album. The album is produced by Ole Entertainment in partnership with the D.C. Commission of Arts and Humanities (CAH).
"TO2C exemplifies the roots, connections, and cultural heritage within the social landscape of two major cities spanning across the seas from Washington D.C. to South Africa," states IMAG, Executive Producer.
Produced by two D.C. natives; IMAG and ENTATY were originally set to cultivate an artist cultural exchange in partnership with CAH. Their goal was to bridge D.C. and South Africa artist hosting a series of events to include a live concert. Despite adversity with the travel restraints and safety measurements of COVID-19, IMAG and ENTATY desired to pivot, and continue their mission to create a dynamic project with South Africa and D.C. culture immersed in one album.
“This epic journey of lush musical soundscapes will captivate listeners...”
It will put them in the environments that describe the current inequalities and disparities in each of these major cities, while balancing the different polyrhythmic productions that integrate Go-Go, Afro Beat, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz and true Afro Drumming," states co-producer ENTATY.
“THIS FEELIN” MUSIC VIDEO
featuring IMAG & ENTATY
In celebration for Black Music Month, the Swaliga Foundation and Ole’ Entertainment release This Feeling music video from TO2C album to bring in the summer Afro-beat vibes. Check it out!
MEET THE PRODUCERS
IMAG
Executive Producer, MC, Producer, Engineer, A&R
Born in Washington, D.C., Lemond ‘IMAG’ Brown found a passion for music at the age of 6. Now with more than 15 years of music experience writing, recording/producing and performing, IMAG continues to use his passion for the arts to inspire young people around the world. Prior to releasing his debut album the Melanin King Project (2015), Lemond foundedThe Swaliga Foundationin 2012.
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ENTATY
Co-Executive Producer, Vocalist, Producer, Arrangement, DJ, A&R
ENTATY has worked in the performing arts and music industry for over 15 years, performing in front of thousands. He attended Duke Ellington High School of the Arts, before later attending the University of the District of Columbia for Music Education. ENTATY has signed with legendary super producer Chucky Thompson’s Lifeprint Entertainment, working with artists such as Raheem Davaughn and Chuck Brown. ENTATY is currently lead vocalist for the celebrated DC Go-Go band UCB.
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THE PARTNERS
The Swaliga Foundation's mission is to cultivate learning globally and inspire young people to connect their passion to successful careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is an independent agency in the District of Columbia government that evaluates and initiates action on matters and the development of programs that promote progress in the arts and humanities.
Olé Entertainment is an independent company that is bringing much needed innovation to the industry through original music, media, movies and all forms of interactive content. This entertainment powerhouse is redefining the industry standard for quality, and uses its musical platform to inspire social awareness and activism around the world.
THE ARTIST FEATURED IN “TO2C” ALBUM
Artist: IMAG (DC) Executive Producer, MC, Producer, Engineer, A&R, ENTATY (DC) Co Executive Producer, Vocalist, Producer, Arrangement, DJ, A&R, Heri Watu (DC) Vocalist/Guitarist, Theresa Renee’ (DC) Vocalist, Roc Mikey (DC) Lead MC, (UCB), Aziyrah the Poet (DC) Poet, Advocate, Black Rose (South Africa) Vocalist, Kurt (South Africa) Poet, 56 Music (South Africa) Producer, and Yani (South Africa) Influencer.
Instrumentalists: Malari Moore (Drumming), Zion (Drumming), Ayende (Drumming), Marcus Heath (Keys, Production), Mickey Freeman Jr. (Percussionist), Kevin Sabik (Trumpet), William Patterson (Saxophone), Deirdre Ball (Bass), and Eric Jackson (Trumpet).
Producers: IMAG, ENTATY, Jae the Great, Max Rewak, 56 Music, Marcus Heath, and David Bule.
Engineers: IMAG, Rob F and Kaddy Music.