Thursday, July 24, 2008

Genese Gospel will have veteran vocalist Carronne Jones Grant lead its line up of vocalist

Baltimore Maryland’s Black Heritage Arts weekend, will be the location for Genese Music and Entertainment Group to launch its three new imprints. Genese Gospel will introduce to some and reacquaint to others veteran gospel vocalist Carronne Jones Grant.

BALTIMORE, MD- January 15, 2007 - The Baltimore - Washington area is the birth place of a number of artist including Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Marvin Gaye, Dru Hill, Mya, and Little Mo’. It is also the home of a number of talented artist and musicians who have either sang background or have done a great deal of studio work. Carronne Jones Grant is such an artist.

Like others, Carronne was raised around family members who were musicians, producers, or National Gospel Recording artist. As a child Carronne fell in love with all of the musical creativity around her and decided to join her family’s church choir. As she matured mentally and musically Carronne started to think about pursuing a solo career.

Carronne said "As long as I can remember music has always been a part of my existence.”
However, Carronne’s musical career would take a decidedly different route. During and after college Carronne traveled to through out the Mid-Atlantic and record background vocals or hooks for many of the Top producers in the industry. It wasn’t until (I) competed in the Rising Star competition sponsored by Vicki Winan’s that Carronne decided to explore a solo career.
I had grown accustomed to supporting other artist and helping them tell their stories. However, I did not aggressively pursue finding a medium for my story to be told. Placing second place in the (Rising Star) competition was a reminder that my story is just as exciting as anyone else’s. Working with Ralph ( Rogers ), David ( Skinner ), and the rest of the Genese team is a pleasure and I cannot wait for the official release date.”, Carronne Grant.

Carronne’s up coming release "Expressions" is a mix of all of the music that influenced her career. Carronne explains "Good music can communicate a message that words alone can not express. That’s where the title "Expressions” comes from.

The title track "Expressions" deals with issues that revolve around love and comfort. "The track is smooth and flowing. When I heard it my first thought was to try and create a musical trance that listeners find themselves enveloped in.

"Expressions" is set to be release in early Spring under Genese Gospel, a part of Genese Music and Entertainment Group. www.genesemusic.com

Genese Music And Entertainment Adds Camille Rogers As Its Director of Marketing

Camille Rogers will be joining Genese Music and Entertainment as Director of Marketing. In this role, Camille will be responsible for developing and guiding the company's strategic marketing component and establishing its role in the evolving music and entertainment industry.

BALTIMORE, MD - January 21 2006 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group has been aggressively recruiting some of the top talent in the music and business industries to promote itself and its imprints. Continuing with this model, Genese Music has brought on Camille Rogers to create a presence in the national and international media markets.

"Our plan is to have Genese and its imprints fully operational by the third quarter of this year. In order to accomplish this we need someone who understands the media and how to get our material to them. Camille’s wealth of promotion, branding and partnership experience will be crucial in making an impact on an industry that is already saturated with material," said David Skinner, Vice President of Genese Music. "We will be heavily relying on her ability to identify new marketing opportunities and to form synergetic branding relationships."

A Business Marketing Alum of Northeastern University, Camille has over ten years of corporate marketing experience working for Fortune number 94 Comcast. From here she spearheaded the successful launch of several media campaigns for a personal bath products company, several travel agencies, and is working on a campaign for a SCUBA diving clothing product line.

Camille will be busy using her expertise in marketing planning, product development and deployment to garner attention for the company. Immediately, Camille plans to continue the current company strategy of using technology to promote the various artist and styles. Her team will also be responsible for redeveloping the way in which the world views Genese.

"There are a number of areas within Genese’s marketing structure that need immediate attention. Over the next few months the website, logos, and everything else related to the companies’ identity will be overhauled. While this is taking place we will be developing a marketing solution for Genese and its imprints that will put it inline with other more establsihed companies.”, Camille Rogers.

Genese Music Holds Open Auditions

Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC (GMEG) will be holding its first Mid-Atlantic Auditions on May 26, 2007, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 225 3130.

Baltimore, MD - May 26, 2007 GMEG, the parent of Obia Soul, Genese Gospel, Pierre Noire Jazz, and Genese South is a mid-sized independent label based out of the Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA areas. We are currently looking for seasoned and raw talent to complement its current roster of artist.

What is Genese Music and why should I audition?

* GMEG has full digital and physical distribution in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica. * GMEG have full industry contacts and have worked with some of the largest names in the industry.* GMEG artist are taught the internal workings of the music industry. Genese takes great lengths to develop its artist prior to producing any project that will be released. Artists are educated on audience expectations, sound production, and legal issues regarding their careers.How should I come to the audition?

A person who plans to audition should come prepared with their audition piece, and ready to answer questions. Other optional material include demo CDs, videos, and sample song lyrics. All materials will be in sole possession of GMEG for the purposes of further artists review only.

Black Heritage Art Show

Genese Music and Entertainment Artist will be participating in the Black Heritage Art Show in Baltimore.

WHAT: 13th Annual Black Heritage Art Show, the largest celebratory Art event held in the Mid-Atlantic region during Black History month. General Admission is $5.00, children under 13 admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult

WHEN: Friday, February 15, 2008 through Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the

WHERE: Baltimore Convention, Center
1 W. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD.21201

DETAILS: Friday, February 15th, 11 a.m. the show will officially open to the public. Artist and Craftsman from across the country and of international acclaim will participate, including Buchi UpJohn. WEAA sponsored Jazz Soiree will celebrate the opening of the art show at 7 p.m. Sway to the smooth sounds of jazz; enjoy complimentary wine courtesy of E & J Gallo Wines. Participate in the silent art auction; portions of the proceeds will benefit the African American Visual Arts Association (AAVA) scholarship fund Saturday, February 16th, show opens at 11:00 a.m. meet and greet actor, Jermaine Crawford of HBO’s The Wire and gospel recording artist,
David Chance, formerly of Ruff Endz. There will be live entertainment
and life empowering seminars throughout the day until 7p.m.Unique art and crafts are available for purchase

Sunday, February 17th, musical contestants will compete in the Artist

Spotlight Competition, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. winner will receive $500.00 and an opportunity to acquire a recording contract under Genese Musical and Entertainment Group. Local gospel groups will perform throughout the day. Unique art and crafts are available for purchase. 13th Annual Black Heritage Art Show officially closes at 7 p.m.

Photo and interview opportunities are open to the media. Contact Belinda Merritt for interview request and press credentials. Please note press must RSVP no later than January 31, 2007 to receive press credentials for Jazz Soiree

Sponsors: Comcast, ABC2, Caribbean Cruises, MD Lottery, Genese Music, WEAA 88.9 FM, Noventri and E&J Gallo Wines

Sales Recruitment - Big Push

Genese Music and Entertainment has implemented a big push to recruit a strong sales team. We are committed to build a strong sales force to sell our web space. Our goal is to find 5 new members. To do so, we have increased our expense budget by 30% and we are offering new recruits 20% of profits from sold ad space.

We are looking for candidates who are energetic and self motivated with an interest in music production and distribution, and are looking to work for an rapidly expanding company around the Washington DC or Baltimore, MD area.

These positions are critical and not difficult at all. They are responsible for developing and maintain strong business relationships with media buyers, agencies and direct advertisers. However, in order to do so they must analyze client needs and recommend the appropriate service/solution. These solutions settle through agreements that are first negotiated for the best of both parties. We need candidates who understand that the traffic department will be the key to increase and maintain client retention.

Genese has an entrepreneurial environment. Our level of expectation is met by being Self-motivated, possess excellent presentation skills in both written and verbal. We will provide training in Company history, ad delivery technology and online networks, and the basics of the Internet and current in industry events

So, if you or anyone else you know are looking to work for an rapidly expanding company around the Washington, DC and Baltimore area

Genese Music and Entertainment Group, LLC was established in the fall of 2000 under the name of Raljaz Music Group. Initially, Raljaz Music was a sole proprietorship owned by Ralph Rogers that offered recording services and equipment rental. In 2002, Raljaz Music merged with a small recording studio and developed a recording label. Currently, Genese Music and Entertainment Group is the parent company for Obia Soul, Genese Gospel, Genese South, and Pierre Noir Jazz. Each subsidiary label allows Genese Music and Entertainment to market its artists according to music genre and demographic appeal.

Genese Talent Competition

The Black Heritage Art show will be the stage for Genese Music and Entertainment Group's Talent Spotlight.

On Sunday, February 17, 2008 Genese Music and Entertainment will hold a talent search competition during the 13th Annual Baltimore Heritage Art Show. The winner of this competition will receive five hundred dollars and the opportunity to join one of Genese Music’s labels. The competition will be accepting applicants between the ages of 18 and 34 who perform all genres of music. The cost for attending the Talent Showcase Competition is included in the day’s admission fee to the Black Heritage Art Show ( $5.00 for individuals 12 and older ). Application can be found by visiting http://www.genesemusic.com/page.php?title=Competition or http://www.blackheritageartshow.com/id48.html

Our guest judges for the show will be Hugh Barns, Director of Choir and Band for Coppin State. Garry Ellerbe, host of the Stolen Moments show on WEAA and Ron Page, a former Mid Atlantic Promotions Manager of Motown Music and now VP of Artist Management.

Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC is a recording label and service provider based in the Washington-Baltimore and Atlanta areas. was established in the fall of 2000 under the name of Raljaz Music Group. Initially, Raljaz Music was a sole proprietorship owned by Ralph Rogers that offered recording services and equipment rental. In 2002, Raljaz Music merged with a small recording studio and started to develop a recording label. It is the parent company of Obial Soul, Genese Gospel, Pierre Noir, Genese Radio, and Genese South. Its labels were created to properly market Genese Music artists by appropriate demographic and genre.

Wesley Branch Sr. Creative Associate Leaves Genese Music

Wesley Branch Sr. Creative Associate Leaves Genese Music
Baltimore - January 08, 2007 - Genese Music’s primary creative arm has decided to leave the company to pursue his dream of working in the science industry. Wesley Branch, who was the Senior Creative Technician for Genese Music, has decided to leave the entertainment industry to return to his original love of Physics.

"Like myself, a number of us fall into jobs doing things that we are good at. However, those jobs aren’t always what we envisioned ourselves doing for the rest of our lives. Coming out of Delaware State with a degree in Physics I never thought the music industry would be where I ended up. Now I know its time to take a chance on both my career and destiny." Wesley Branch.

"During a time of change for our company Wesley stepped in and took control of a number of areas. Initially he worked with the marketing team and really helped facilitate the new look and feel of the company. He will be missed", Ralph Rogers – Chief Executive Officer.

Genese Music and Entertainment Strike Deal with Baltimore Indie Label Brown FISH

Genese Music and Entertainment Group has joined forces with Brown F.I.S.H. LLC to manage the digital distribution of five releases and a part of their artist management.

Baltimore - January 13, 2007 - Between 2003 and 2007 Brown FISH created a series of CD’s entitled “ The Bootleg”. The first four bootleg CDs were well received and sold a total of 9,000 copies throughout the Washington, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. A portion of the proceeds from the sales went toward the development of a fifth release call FISH Bowl and the soon to be released DVD call FISH and friends.

Through Genese Music the Brown Fish label will be closely aligned with Obia Soul. Brown FISH will also have the benefit of access to the many internet music download aggregators such as Hudson Entertainment, Imeem, IODA, Snocap, and Indie911. They will also be featured on the soon to be created Genese Internet Radio Station “Soul on Obia”.

This is not the first time these two forces have tried to teamed up. Ralph Rogers, Genese CEO, and Jahiti, CEO of Brown Fish have known of each others business for a long time. However the growth of Genese Music During 2007 made this seem like the perfect time for Brown FISH to explore the services being offered through Genese Music’s Independent Aritst and Labels division.

Throughout the lower Mid-Atlantic Brown FISH has created a strong base of faithful followers and Genese has the marketing and the media to push them to the next level. “What truly we feed each other when there is a meeting of the minds.” This makes Obia Soul a great match for this Ghetto Conscious rhythmic poetry of the Brown Fish music group. “When the decision was made to transform our previous company to something with more modern ideals and concepts we never thought it would happen so quickly”, Ralph Rogers CEO of Genese Music.

Ronald Paige joins Genese Music as its Vice President of I.A.L.S. Management

Genese Music and Entertainment Group started its Independent Artist and Label Services division during the summer of 2007.

Baltimore - January 14, 2008 - Genese Music and Entertainment Group started its Independent Artist and Label Services division during the summer of 2007. Since then the company has been trying to recruit seasoned talent to head the various components. "Genese Music is a small but growing company. Because of that we didn’t think it would be possible to bring on talent from the New York area. Ron joining us completely dismisses that notion.” Camille Rogers, Director of Marketing.

Paige has been fortunate to witness and participate in a number of large scale artist marketing campaigns. He also understands the direction labels and artists need to be successful in the entertainment industry. His first priority will be dealing with artist currently signed to a Genese Music label and determining how to increase their presence in the market place.

"Before I pour my energy into developing a program for outside artist and labels we plan on taking care of home. For an Indie, Genese Music has a strong roster of artist that cover all genres. I plan on using my resources to truly see what performance avenues are currently available here in New York as well in Los Angeles. Although the Mid-Atlantic’s presence is clearly felt in the Music Industry New York and L.A. are still the mecca.” Ronald Paige, VP of Management-IALS.


Genese Music and Entertainment has launched it's first web radio station, Genese Gospel.
After a year of slow growth Genese Music and Entertainment has launched it's first web radio station, Genese Gospel. The radio station will feature Genese Gospel artists, as well as other contemporary, and traditional artist. “You can't play contemporary artists without knowing where it got it's roots” Says Ralph Rogers founder and CEO of Genese Music and Entertainment. “Gospel greats such as Aretha Franklin, Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, Alex Bradford, and The Mighty Clouds of Joy are just a few of those who have been instrumental in the development of the Gospel Music genre.


Genese Gospel Web Radio will broadcast great gospel music programming. However, they also will offer blocks of advertising to their non-profit partners, business clients, and other radio show producers. “If you think you have a product or a program that you would like to advertise and don't think that Genese Gospel Radio audience is not broad enough hang on." Says Rogers, "We are just getting started." In a week after the launch of Gospel Radio, Genese Music and entertainment will also launch Obia Soul Radio, Jazz on Pierre Noir, and All Around Radio. By combining all Radio Stations, Advertisers can select from specific or general audience targeted media campaign.


Genese Music and Entertainment Group LLC is a recording label and service provider based in the Washington-Baltimore and Atlanta areas. It is the parent company of Obial Soul, Genese Gospel, Pierre Noir, Genese Radio, and Genese South. Established in the fall of 2000 under the name of Raljaz Music Group, it has since then forged contracts and a strategic music contracts with artists such as Corronne Jones-Grant, and Brown F.I.S.H. Genese has business partnerships with non-profit organizations such as Children Need Both Parents.

Genese Music and Entertainment Information

Genese Music and Entertainment Groups is a cutting edge label group and artist services company committed to introducing high quality music and video into the market place.
Raljaz Music Services was founded by Ralph Rogers in 2000 as a recording studio where local organizations and artists could develop their independent music projects. His idea was to provide a high quality low cost environment where musicians and artist could explore their creativity. This approach was extremely successful and attracted a number of artist and institutions including: The Eubie Blake Legacy Band, Howard University Symphonic Band (Mastering), Cecelia Callaway (daughter of Cab Calloway), and others.

In 2002, a decision was made to merge resources of Raljaz Music Services with a record label in the Baltimore area. The newly formed Pursuit Music Group was able to provide music arranging, copyist, production, recording, and sound reinforcement to its artist and clients. To further strengthen its abilities, artist development and management areas were developed.

For the next couple of years Pursuit Music traveled through out the Mid-Atlantic creating relationships and exploring opportunities for its artist to perform. By the end of 2004 Pursuit Music's artists had performed at places such as the legendary Black Lilly (Philadelphia), Unity Day (Philadelphia), Melodic Confessions (Baltimore), Artscape (Baltimore), Black Out (Washington DC), and elsewhere.

Pursuit Music went through a major restructuring in 2005 that would allow it to continue expanding the organization's vision and direction. The company re-emerged in August 2005 as Genese Music and Entertainment Group, LLC with an aggressive two year multi phase plan to become a competitive force in the entertainment industry.