Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
This band has no press
Discography
March 2004, Byron Williams will be featured in 3 films, slated for 2004
release. The first is a STS Media documentary, titled "Eminem AKA" (March 2004). The second is Miramax first look short film, L-O-V-E. Williams provided security for the Detroit based film and was then invited to be an extra. Lastly, he appears in the upcoming Sony DVD release, "Courtesy Not Included" (Summer 2004 Comedy) in which he plays the role "Dope man" who constantly bullies others and violates house arrests.
February 2004 Williams interviews with London based TV Show, Unique TV for a segment titled, "When Celebrities get arrested." The segment will be based on celebrity trials and tribulations. This show is slated for late May 2004.
Jan. 2004, Williams is featured in February issue of The Source Magazine, which entails quotes from his book, "Shady Bizzness".
Sept. 2002-Dec. 2003, Williams has traveled domestic and Abroad to broaden Notariety on his semi-celibrity status by attending book expo's, acting auditions, and film festivals in hopes of landing publishing , acting and or a movie deal. Williams has also been busy conducting interviews and granting licenses for his story and photo's.
Aug. 2002 , Williams appeared on the Jenny Jones Show in a Face Off w/ Eminem's Grandma. Williams effectively set the record straight on his estranged relationship with his fomer boss.
Feb. 2001, Williams appears on court TV as a Security Analyst in charges stemming against Eminem, and Puff Daddy in two different cases.
March 2001 , Williams is offered a book deal by Koch International in Germany for the translation rights. Williams Accepts the deal through Attorney Stephanie Hammonds representation.
April 2001 , Williams conducts another interview by Satellite w/ Court TV in effort to promote the book.
May 19, 2001, Shady Bizzness becomes a Best Seller. #2 Sweden and #4 in Australia on Amazon.com
June 2001, Williams lands another distribution deal through Baker & Taylor books.
July 2001, Wiliams Interviews in NYC @ FOX News about Kim Mathers suicide attempt, allegedly after she read the book.
August 2001, Numerous radio interviews
Sept. 2001, Interview w/ German based Maxim Magazine. The magazine licensed portions of the book along with photo's.
Oct. 2001-December 2001, Williams shopped book for major publishing deals, only to be frustrated by politics. Therefore Williams kept pushing the book independently.
July 2000, Exclusive debut of "Shady Bizzness" on FOX News network in NYC.
August 2000, Conducted interviews w/ WJBK news ws Detroit, Eyada.com, NY Post, numerous radio interviews.
August 31, 2000 ,Released Shady Bizzness on Amazon.com. Debuted at number 244 out of 1 million books.
Sept. 13, 2000 , Borders Book signing in Oakland Mall (Detroit Metro Area). Williams sold 150 books in 2hrs during the signing.
Oct. 2000 ,Williams Interviews in NYC w/ FOX News regarding book. Also gains reviews from Entertainment Weekly magazine, Michigan Chronicle, and Detroit News.
November 2000 , Williams Lands disribution deal w/ Last Gasp of San Francisco and Ingram Books. Also began his East coast book tour in NYC and Philadelphia.
December 2000, Williams out sells Brittany Spears, Natalie Cole. Tupacs and Eminems books on Amazon.com, placing him in the top 1% of book sales, and number 1 in Hip-Hop and Pop culture books.
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Bio
Artist
Byron Williams aka Big-Naz is the writer and producer of the new 4 songs Maxi-single. Club Muzic. Byron Williams is no new comer to the music industry, dating back to 1994 indie releases. Since his arrival, Williams has always cleverly managed to blend hip-hop, house, techno, funk and alternative sounds into his works. Embarking upon this new sound, Williams has been compared to Nelly, OutKast, Moby, Bassment Jax, and The B52s. His signature sound has been well developed and Co-Produced by Platinum Producer Art Forest, formerly of Inner City (Good Life and Big Fun). Byron Williams has been mentored by Art Forest for the last decade on dance music and the industry. Williams has finally decided to release a EP titled Club Muzic. This 2005 spring release, consist of 4 songs that are all progressive and up-tempo club songs fit for raves and clubs. Williamss objective is to make the clubs; the streets and the radio embrace his signature sound world wide as the new dance pied piper. Williams has had the privilege to perform as an opening act for Aaliyah, Too Short, Ice Cube, and Heavy D in Detroit. Club Muzic can be categorized as Dance/ Techno/Hip-House. Every song is entirely different from one another, ranging from drum n bass to house music. In addition to music, Williams is also a Best Selling Author. He is currently set to release his second Novel, WOMANIZER Thee Uncomfortable Truth about Men and Marriage on Aug. 30, 2005.
Williams can also be seen on the hit documentary/film EMINEM AKA released Dec. 7, 2004 on Xenon Pictures. Lastly, Williams is upon his Aug. 30, 2005 book release of The Revised Edition of Shady Bizzness independently with his company Manage Me Prod., LLC.
Big Willz Records
Big Willz Records is an independent record label headed by Williams. Since its formation in 1994, Big Willz Records has released a total of five albums, five singles, and a bestseller book titled Shady Bizzness. All have achieved a modicum of success with regional and international distribution. The most recent release from Big Willz Records was a soundtrack/companion maxi-CD to the book, Shady Bizzness. Big Willz Recordz was one of the first labels in Detroit to give artist single deals and one album deals in 1994. This Blue Collar label has no help from any major distributors which has lead the CEO, Byron Williams, to sell over 10,000 units of his indie released products himself and through indie distributors. Determined to press forward, Big Willz Recordz goal is to sell 5,000 units of whatever it releases as an independent.
The Business Man
Although Williams is 68 and tips the scales at 300 pounds, he is no dummy. Both his academic achievement and his business acumen, clearly demonstrates the brains behind the brawn. Williams, is a 1992 Graduate of Olivet College, a four-year liberal arts college located in Olivet, Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Williams is also a professional bodyguard whom served as Eminem personal protection for 9 mos. Williams, aka Big-Naz is a man who wears many hats.
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