She worked with top music executives and producers such as Cory Rooney, Rodney Jerkins, and Max Gousse.  Chloe strives to utilize her love for music management and experience to help artists realize their potential and accomplish goals.  She enjoys connecting with diverse artists and people who share a common drive for success.

We briefly discussed with Chloe how it all started:

Early Stages

“My background has always been within the entertainment industry. When I was 16, I attended performing arts college and trained in dance and musical theatre. Once I graduated college, I taught dance for 6 years. I have always had a passion for music and have been around music since I was young. Coming from a musical family plus my love for music and arts led me to this”

Creative Process

“The idea of being involved in building careers of talented artists and watching them grow everyday is something I loved. I have been fortunate enough to learn from some of the best in the industry including my current mentor ‘Cory Rooney’. Witnessing the greatness of some of the most successful managers/executives has taught me a lot over the years. After learning so many tricks of the trade and useful information, I quickly saw what to do to be successful.

Handling artists can be a challenge, but one of the most important lessons I have learned is to not let a line be crossed. Something I believe is a super important trait to have to be a good manager is patience, being strong will and being good with people. Everything moves so fast in this industry and you have to be able to stay on top of things and multitasking.

My role is to bring people together and being that go to person for your artists and team. I always keep myself to date with the industry, and always practice handling difficult people/difficult situations as this is something you will always run into. On the artist side of things it’s super important to be empathetic too, to understand that they are going to have bad days and good days.

Passion

Understanding that they are human, with feelings too is important. My passion for music business came about through my love for the arts. I want to make a difference and help be apart of paving the way for female managers and entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry. When artist feel like they are in a family like environment they begin to open up and become more foccus. I enjoy creating a place for them to feel supported while we work together as a team”

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If you haven’t caught on, Doley Bernays patiently waits for the fall season to release new music. A true creative knows how to effortlessly grab the people’s attention. Two records plus one release simply equals a timeless vibe. Doley is known to make authentic and substantial music that people crave. Using insightful metaphors mixed in with real life experiences this Bronx native continues to create an inspiring vibe. With his first single, “Get Rich” he openly tells us how he is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. As he rides the soothing yet mellow beat the lyrics motivate you to get it by any means necessary. He also pays homage to a few of his late childhood friends that believed in him the most. “Someone To Blame,” is the more soulful track on this pack. He gets deep about his struggle growing up as an artist trying to make it and how many laughed at his downfall but now reach out to him. The struggle of remembering your past and using it as motivation to level up in the future. This record is a reminder of how we should always trust our process and use our life as a story to innovate the culture and spread positivity. These two singles collectively encourage and motivate you in many ways to reach new pinnacles.

About Doley Bernays:

Who are People Like Us? Do people want to be us? Or do they just want to know us?
After reaching 2 Million streams on Spotify, one may begin to wonder who and what are these people like? Being raised where Hip Hop was created sets the bar for many independent artists. Bronx native, Doley Bernays uses symbolic metaphors, life changing events and his dreams to share an intriguing story. His music is often compared to the concept of time, an unlimited continuous progress of existence and events that occur in the past, present and future. Bernays soulful lyrics tells insightful stories about his character and what he has experienced. His records constantly reveal more about himself in discreet ways. In each new song he creativity sheds another layer that effortlessly obtains your attention.

Stream the Two Pack here!

https://stem.ffm.to/isitfallyet

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Distributed on Soundcloud a month ago but not officially released, L.A.’s rising rap star Micky Munday delivers a record that puts him back on the scene titled, ‘Bye Felicia‘ featuring fellow California artists Y2 and IAMxLOVE. The too-hot-to-overlook record is produced by award-winning producer Knotch, and is a preview of what fans can expect from Micky’s forthcoming project.

‘Bye Felicia’ is an ode to how Micky’s career has taken off since he started taking it seriously at age 17. In true ‘Friday‘ nature, Micky and fellow LA rhymester/songwriter Y2 decided to tell the rest of the rap game ‘Bye Felicia.’ San Diego native IAMxLOVE adds a unique touch to the song, creating a melting pot of Hip-Hop sound.

“We were playing around with creating the hook and were inspired by the ‘Friday’ movie theme,” notes Micky Munday. “We wanted to make the sound a collaborative mesh of what’s going on today. It was a dope way for all three of us to work together.”

Micky Munday is currently in the studio working on his upcoming mixtape dubbed ‘W.E.A.L.T.H.,‘ (Wanting Everything And Leaving This Hell) a follow up to his last project ‘Back to Work‘ hosted by DJ Don Cannon. The California native plans to drop a video for ‘Bye Felicia‘ in the near future and expects to drop a second single later in the year. Outside of the studio, the multi-talented Micky will also star in the Amazon Prime indie film ‘Borderline,‘ playing the role of a Jamaican drug dealer.

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You can ride waves in any weather with Hus Kingpin’s bodies of work. Not just ride the wave, but feel the cool breeze and euphoric undertones. They’re rich lyrics – which should leave you with a new found respect for emcees who can handle their wordplay. Did we mention the amount of co-signs and green lights he has received over the years from some of our pioneers and current staples? (see interview below)

Aside from the aesthetics, let’s note his consistency these past few years. On the independent scene, we all know that’s beyond crucial. Hus never leaves his fans to run for dry – always releasing random, sporadic singles with little warning. This is commendable and appreciated. Rookie emcees – take notes.

But forget all the fly words here – listen for yourself and catch up on his previous releases if you haven’t yet. Peace and love:

If someone is just now getting familiar with Hus Kingpin, how would you describe yourself in a few short words?

I’m a Brooklyn born MC representing Hempstead NY – half trini, half Bajan – wavy rhyme lord influenced by Nas, Noreaga, Dj Premier, Roc Marciano, Jay Z, Trap Music (laughs) – strip clubs in Atlanta – warm cognac and LA weed.

You live on the west coast now but still represent your hometown Hempstead in a lot of your records. Can you talk a little bit about your experience on the west coast and how the relocation has improved your craft, if so?

The first person I met when I moved to LA was Planet Asia. He came and scooped me and we copped some jerk chicken. Asia then took me around to meet everyone from Krondon, to Evidence, to Alchemist, to his GCM crew. Planet Asia also introduced me to Raekwon for the first time. I love PA. Everything in LA is glorious. Good weed always helps me with writers block. There are also great shows out here. Shout out to Fashawn as well, he’s a good genuine young shooter.

One thing listeners may notice is your open ended, free flowing content and your ability to allow us to paint our own pictures with your lyrics. What’s your writing process look like?

Writing process is all about energy for me, the perfect time is usually fresh out of the weed dispensary or when I’m with Rozewood who also lives in LA now. I usually go to the studio and smoke, chill, then I’ll probably fall asleep, I hate writing in the studio, but I’ll do it with the right energy

You really excercise the moniker “Lord Wavy”. It goes beyond the typical rapper’s nickname – so much that your rhymes often feel like we are riding a sonic wave. Was the Lord Wavy stamp a natural development? How did it come to frution?

“Lord Wavy” came from listening to Max B in NYC. I liked his style. It’s unfortunate about his situation. And yes it was pretty natural to form into Lord Wavy after meeting Big Daddy Kane in Queens when I was 18. He told me he’s leaving the torch for me. That was a bugged out moment in time.

The Winners is a powerful team of recording artists with some of the most natural chemistry we’ve heard in a while. Can you discuss how the team operates? And is longevity instores for The Winners?

The Winners is like TDE meets Wu-Tang. We’re all rhyme lords but not mega conscious with it – it’s all about the style and saying things that people have never said before. We have SmooVth from NY, Rozewood from NY, Sean Rosati from Boston, JuneLyfe from Boston, Sage Infinite from New Jersey, Marvelous Mag from NY, Giallo Point from UK, and singer El AY from UK. We’re going to wave up this year. Mega longevity – be on the look out!

To close this out, what does Hus Kingpin have planned for 2016? Any live shows, projects, collaborations etc.?

I’m dropping my debut in-studio full length album finally with some fly guests. Planet Asia is executive producing one of my LP’s coming. Roze and myself are finishing the Snowgoons album. Audible Doctor and myself have a project coming. SmooVth is going to break the Internet with his new ‘SS96J’ release. I got some beats from A$ap Ty from A$ap Mob. I got some new material with Marco Polo and a few other secrets underway.

Do you have any shoutouts? If so, shoot, shooter.

Shoutout Tommy Boy Records, Planet Asia, Evidence, Alchemist, Big Twins, Jazz and anyone else I forgot! Thank you.

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 Right now I’m just trying get more visuals done and keep the music coming consistently. This time around I’m just looking to keep the music coming and keep the music current.  I’m just at the point I just don’t want to hold anything back,” Wallet Green explained.

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Littleton, NC has been making big noise as of lately thanks to rapper Shamiere Jackson. From rapping over Ginuwine‘s classics “Pony” and “So Anxious“ to even flowing off a Sampha sample for his single “Everything“, the North Carolina rapper is definitely serving up a different kind of swank these days.  Releasing his two tapes this year, L.A. and his latest XXL Years, the rapper continues to deliver an original flow along with a new single entitled “New Shit“ , that will be featured on his upcoming project set to drop in 2016, titled In Due Time. For now, enjoy the new swank North Carolina has to offer below:

https://soundcloud.com/shameire-jackson/new-shit

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