Artist Information
Biography
NexXzit’s music is born from an era when musicians recorded and performed "live". Their original sound is a combination of old and new schools, past and present. Fans and followers have described NexXzit as being creatively positive, and fresh. Club owner Zachoor of Seeds of Light said; "NexXzit has brought back the realism of yesterdays' music incorporated with a style for todays' audience. Margo "The Melody"-Gedown "The Groove" and Rio "The Funk".
Margo sings lead and background vocals, produces, composes, plays keyboards, is an accomplished lyricist, songwriter and vocal arranger. Rio plays drums, percussions, keyboards, produces, composes and arranges. Ge’down plays lead, rhythm and bass guitars, keyboards, produces, engineers, composes, programs, arranges and sings lead and background vocals. Adrian “Egg” Norton plays bass guitar (Courtesy of Phaze II)
Additional muscians are: Arvell “Cloudy” McCloud (courtesy of Soundproof Studio), Anthony “Tom-Tom” Talley, Norris "Marky" Owens and Shawn Broadnax on keyboards and Ron “Rockin-Ron” Butler on percussions.
Rappers on D.C. Girlz are Jett Black (courtesy of Shayvon Studios) and Jazlyn “Jazper” Gauntt. Background vocals on D.C. Girlz are by Paula Clinton.
Instrumentation
Marguerite "Margo" Bruce - Lead and Background Vocals
Ron "Rio' Rivers - Drums and Percussions
Mike "Gedown" Brown - Lead and Background Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Norris "Marky" Owens - keyboards
Anthony "Tom Tom" Talley - keyboards
Arvel "Cloudy" McCloud - keyboards
Adrian "Egg" Norton - Bass Guitar
Shawn Broadnax - keyboards
Ron "Rockin Ron" Butler - Percussions
Jazlyn "Jazper" Gauntt - Rapper
Jett Black - Rapper
Paula Clinton - background vocals
Discography
No U Turn - Release Date November 2010
NexXzit’s new self produced second release reflects the diversity of each group member, creating a mix of music that combines many genres.
1. Familiarality is a song that has a Neo-Soul flow reminiscent of many of today’s contemporary artists.
2. For You showcases Margo’s gutsy vocals on a smooth - R&B Ballad.
3. Greedy displays NexXzit’s soulful - Ole’ School side.
4. No U Turn conveys NexXzit’s social awareness with an important lyrical message.
5. Say What You Mean is a Progressive mixture of influences from Rock, Jazz and Fusion.
6. Don’t Be Like That Just Rocks!
7. The Way I See You has a jazzy R&B flavor with sweet soulful accents.
8. D.C. Girlz is Margo’s tribute to her hometown sistas featuring raps by Jett Black and Jazper.
9. Feel the Beat takes it to the HOUSE with a high energy party beat.
10. Cry is an Alternative anthem, combining complex Arabian melodies on a Progressive track.
11. My Miracle is an instrumental that features Ge’downs’ guitar artistry; Rio’s drumming proficiency, Adrian “Egg” Norton’s meticulous bass technique and Norris “Marky” Owens’s stylish piano, making a Smooth Jazz classic.
12. Stairway is NexXzit’s interpretation of a Led Zeppelin masterpiece.
Stop, Take It, Don't Miss It 2005
On Parkway South Records
Email: psr.llc@live.com
Produced by: NexXzit.
Executive Director: Tina Bey
240-419-8657 psr.llc@live.com
A&R and Promotions: William R. Lee and Joesph Robinson
Links
Video
Photo Gallery
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Margo
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Ge'down Brown
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Rio
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NexXzit - push play
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NexXzit Live at Seeds of Light
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Mike "Ge'Down" Brown on guitar
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Live taping on CTV Coseys' Lounge
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Ron "Rio" Rivers on drums
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Rockin' Ron on percussions
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BassMan Egg
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Jazper
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NexXzit Live at UniFest 09
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NexXzit at The Artmosphere Cafe
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NexXzit's Stairway
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Jazper, Rio, Margo, Ge'down, Egg, Ron, Paula, Jett Black & Tom-Tom
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Marguerite "Margo" on the mic
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Da Gang - Rio - Ge'down - Margo & Egg
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No U Turn, NexXzit
Press
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NexXzit To The Netherlands
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NexXzits music has found a home in The Netherlands. We have been hammering your amazing album to our...
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From Germany's ESoul
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Greatly !!! author: eSOUL Some pieces remind me very strongly at the Longplayer of Naked Music NYC...
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GoGo in the Mideast
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DC Girlz **** I gave NexXzit four stars only on a self betterment tip, because I know the Journey d...
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NexXzit's Upcoming Single
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Washington DC Radio Personality Natalie Case was qouted as saying "NexXzit's vocalist Margo "Tore I...
Setlist
NexXzit performs original material, old school and contemporary hits.

