Music
Press
I'm watching yall show on 25, and yall got some powerful
music. Keep up the good work.
Eric J. Large
Co-founder/CEO
Chocolate&Vanilla Production 501(c)(3)
- Eric J. Large
Fireproof
Artist Profile
§ Averages 180 shows per year touring from New York to Florida to California.
§ Performs at prisons and juvenile facilities nation wide.
§ 11k units sold at shows over career span.
§ Two music videos.
§ 1999-2005 Performed at Holy Hip Hop 4000 youth.
§ 2003-2005 Performed at Calvary Christian Center Sacramento, CA
§ 2005 Headline performances at GMA Live @ The Pass The Mic Urban Music Showcase with Gotee artist GRITS.
§ Shared stage with Marvin Sapp, Bobby Bishop, Dafilled, Lee Majors, Twista, Chico Debarge, Jonathan Dunn, The Singletons, Apple Jax, Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Tonex’, GRITS, John Reuben and many more.
§ Featured on Lee Majors “Ready for War and Son Of a King” Albums.
§ Featured on Lazarus “The Laz Block” Album. Song charted #6 on Cincinnati countdown.
§ “This record is hot!”-Gotee Recording Artist Grits.
§ “Yall sound good”- Multi Platinum Recording Artist winner of BET award Donnie McClurckin.
Fireproof Production/Song Writing Credits
§ EMc “Speak Life”
§ God’s Son “Struggles & Test”
§ D Concern “Be Thankful”
§ Fishermen “Let’s Ride”
§ Fishermen “Fireproof
§ Fireproof “Rags II Riches”
- EMc
I'm IMPRESSED! I BANGED that album out all weekend.
Here's my review on all the tracks I like most:
"We Here": BANGING! LOVE the way it kicks off the whole album!
Especially like that second verse: "Bilbo baggins, stack of napkins",
etc. I like ALL the verses. They tight, dawg.
"Take it Back": Beautiful track. Beautiful words. Love the flows,
especially the first verse.
"Shake": Cool beat, tight flows, catchy hook. All verses spit
straight, NO DOUBT.
"I'm Not": Steady, banging beat. Like the accented bass hits. Like
the hardcore feel. Really feelin' that first verse. The hook probably
speaks to a LOT of rappers out there.
"One Time": Where'd you get the sampler for this track? Great song
with great descriptions of real life situations.
"Ballin": Nice beat. Like the hook. Another song a lot of rappers can
relate to.
"Hey Lady": TIGHT BEAT! PLATINUM HOOK! GOOD STUFF ALTOGETHER! Love
the flows and convictions and demonstrations of faith and struggles
against the flesh.
"Change": The beat sounds like something I've heard from Kayne West.
Good stuff man. GOD stuff!
OVERALL: You guys have something that you RARELY hear in this
industry. You've been EXTREMELY blessed by our Lord and I pray that
you're wise in this ministry. This "Fireproof" album is awesome and a
definate movement of God's Holy Spirit. - Crucial
I don't know if you remember me, I am Heidi Mellema from Wedgwood
Christian Services and we met at the YES! Mentoring celebration in
November when you sang for our guests, mentors, and youth who are
mentored in our program. Again, we were very blessed by your songs and
your testimony. We have an all staff (Wedgwood has about 500 staff) and
youth (about 120 kids in our residential home programs and several 100
in our community-based programs) Christian Life week the last week of
February. I was wondering if you would be interested in doing another
longer concert on either Feb 26th or 23rd for us from about 7 to 8 PM?
(or you could have two hours if you wanted and go until 9 PM) Our staff
and the kids here would be extremely blessed by your music and your
testimony.
Christ's Blessings to you!
Heidi Mellema
- Heidi Mellema
I don't think we have ever heard them sound quite like that before. They did an incredible job. They just seems to have more confidence in the anointing God has placed on them. Thank you so much for partnering with us.
Adopt-A-Block
Hey just a big [u couldnt imagine how big] fan. I seen you gentle men perform at the octoberfest in sacramento california. i was busy at the time so didnt get to really see yor guys do ya thang, but i did buy a cd in which i did not pop in the cd player until late last week [i cant believe i just let it sit] i could hav been bumpin this hard core cd all this time-man i was missin out. However i do have a question, who sung in song number 5 i believe its titled "tonight" its absolutely lovely it is both mine and my soon to be wife [yay]s song we love ya'll! and when is the next cd droppin? Hoook a brotha up wit some info. -GOD bless - Brian and Melinda
A FEW WORDS TO LET YALL KNOW, THAT AFTER YOUR SHOWING AT THE MAFFIET
COFFEE SHOP & THE SHORT TIME WE HAD TO MEET WAS A BLESSING, BIG NAPP YOU
REMIND ME OF MY YOUNGER DAYS (HAVING SUCH PASSION IN MUSIC MIX.)YOU MEN
ARE OUTSTANDING IN LYRICS & GIFTINGS-FILLEDTO THE TOPWITH GODS ANOITING,
THANKS FOR THE SPEEDY DELIVERY OF THE 3RD C.D,I REALLY LIKE HOW GOD HAS
GIVEN YOU ALL A UNIQUE STYLE OF SPEAKING FORTH HIS WORD. "GOD BLESS"
STEVE LIDDELL.
- STEVE LIDDELL
I got your CD... Very impressive. You guys got a great marketing
person, whoever it is. I'll get this added to the hip hop page and the
internet radio. Good Job!
Mark A. Wilson
President/CEO
Zonatainment
480.233.3782
www.zonatainment.com
- Mark A. Wilson
Hey, I can not thank you guys enough for the awesome concert you put
on
for our kids here at Juvenile Detention on Sunday! You guys Rock! T
he
kids are very excited about the possiblity of seeing you at your
Release
concert on the 30th, and many of them are anxiously awaiting my
purchase
of your up-coming CD, so they can listen to it here.
Again, I thought you guys were unbelievably talented, and promoting a
very positive idea to the kids, that will only lead to better things
for
everyone! I am extremely appreciative of your selflessness in sharing
your moving testimonial with them, and of course, for not charging us
to
have you here. We are grateful and thankful.
Most sincere best wishes!
-Penny DeMario, Program director
- -Penny DeMario, Program director
This is Ryan Shaffer, and I go to Crosswinds Fellowship in Muskegon
Michigan, and I don't know if you remember me or not, but when you
guys played here for us last week, I bought two of your CD's... I
just wanted to let you and all the other guys know that I think the
CD is awesome! My favorite song on it is "Mercy." I have had a
couple of my friends listen to it and they like it too... You guys
are doing such a great thing and I just want to ecourage you and tell
you that I appreciate you guys and thaks for comming to our church.
Your brother in the lord... Ryan
- Ryan
I thought of you and said a little prayer, this morning when I wakened and saw the sun above; I softly said, "good morning Lord, bless everyone I love" . Right away I thought of you and said a loving prayer that He would bless you especially and keep you free from care. I thought of all the happiness a day could hold in store; i wished it all for you because no one deserves it more; I felt so warm and good inside my heart was all aglow; I know God heard my prayer for He hears them all you know. Just to let you know I am thinking of you.
It was more than a blessing to meet you. I praise God for placing Speak Life Ministry into my life. Looking forward to seeing you next year. I already have three churches ready for you. God Bless you and I love you.
From your California Mother - Doris Lindsey
Discography
EMc "Speak Life"
God's Son "Struggles & Test
Speak Life Fishermen "Let's Ride"
Fishermen "Fireproof"
Fireproof "Rags II Riches"
Fireproof "Mixtape Vol 1"
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
The world of hip-hop is made up of foundations represented by stylistically regional hip-hop genres - East Coast, West Coast, the Mid-West, and the Dirty South. Every few years however, a hip-hop act emerges to interrupt the shine of conventional hip-hop. This year “Fireproof” has arrived to introduce the Michigan streets to the hip-hop world.
The past few years have been full of contribution for the quiet state of Michigan. Almost overnight, the Great Lakes state has become an innovative ground for hip-hop culture. While noteworthy talent such as Eminem, D12 and Slum Village have proudly represented Michigan on the radio and in the Clubs; “Fireproof” will bring the uncharted aspect of Michigan streets to the forefront with their Debut album Rags II Riches.
The creation of “Fireproof” is the culmination of events that began in early 2001. EMc (Elmore McCoy Jr.), and GS (Javin Love) were born, raised and still reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan. EMc was performing at a release party where GS attended. Shortly after GS and EMc started working together. EMc and GS produced and recorded their solo albums. The 2 then decided to become a group and recorded a mix tape. They began to develop their craft and recognize their potential to have an effect on the hip-hop world. From that point on they were known as the “Fireproof”.
Listeners will find their body moving to the first single 'Shake", and
winding down to the second single 'II Night", and yet the third single
“Street Talk” will take you to the streets of Grand Rapids, MI. This album brings so much diversity that no matter the mood you will be lifted up. “Fireproof” is bringing Hip Hop to the next level. What they have is a perspective you don't hear. It's a positive perspective. It's lingo you don't hear, its Midwest lingo... like you've never heard it. Michigan has never been exposed like this.
Look for “Fireproof” to expose their fresh perspective with their new Album Rags II Riches.
EMc and GS attend Light House Full Life Center Pastor Marvin Sapp. www.lighthouseflc.com
Links
