Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, just some of the words that can be used to describe Chinua Hawk. Although Born and raised in New Jersey and now residing in Atlanta, Chinua considers himself a “citizen of the world.”

“My music is for everyone. I listen to everything, all kinds of music, so it comes through in my writing. My goal with every show is to have the audience leave feeling better than they did when they came in. I want them to forget their trouble for a little while and just enjoy themselves.” States Chinua

He connects with his audience on a personal level by sharing his personal struggles with them and using those struggles to inspire others.

“I just want people to know that they are not powerless! You can overcome any obstacle. You just have to have the willingness to work at it.” Chinua

Chinua Hawk has released three independent CDs and is currently working on his fourth.

Chinuas work has been heard on television shows such as *Joan of Arcadia*, and movies such as “First Sunday”.

Chinua counts himself very fortunate in his career to have performed with, Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He has also written songs with Wyclef Jean and performed backing vocals on his CD “The Preachers Son”. Chinua has worked in the studio with producer/rapper Kanye West on rapper Talib Kweli’s song “Just To Get By.”

Chinua’s other accomplishments include winning the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series beating out over 1,000 bands with just a guitar player to accompany him.

He was named the APCA Multi-Cultural Artist of the year 2005,2006, APCA Best Cultural Fine Arts Artist 2008, APCA Performer of the year 2008, APCA Best Male Solo Performer 2009.

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As a poet, speaker, journalist, and event host Amena Brown’s words excite, ignite and inspire. Whether in front of audiences as intimate as 50 or as sprawling as 20,000, she has something to say that matters.

The author of a chapbook and two spoken word CDs, Amena has performed and spoken in over 25 cities for over 120,000 people including the RightNow Conference, Thirsty Conference, Youth Specialties Conference, Catalyst Conference, Atlantis Music Conference, and the 2008 National Poetry Slam Competition. She hosts a regular open mic in Atlanta every fifth Thursday at Urban Grind Coffee as well as hosting other poetry and music events.

Along with her spoken word recordings, Amena has participated in numerous professional and live recordings including the Caring Communities documentary, 97.1 JAMZ spoken word ads and a collection of video poems. She also hosts poetry and music events

As a freelance journalist Amena has been published in Southeast Performer Magazine, Charlotte Creative Loafing, Atlanta Creative Loafing, and Atlanta INtown Newspaper. She also speaks at conferences and events for high school students, college students, young adults and women, where she has facilitated several workshops and breakout sessions on creativity, singleness, writing, and building artistic community.

As a part of a generation that is searching for the real and the genuine in an age of constant carbon copy, Amena is both regal and dramatic in her creative interpretation on the stage, and in her candid and expressive conversation one on one. This nonconformist lends her voice to finding inspiration, truth, and purpose and encourages those she encounters to do the same.

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Since then, she has had the opportunity to work with many of the music industry’s elite. Recently, she has cultivated her production and mixing capabilities working as her own engineer. Now, Casuell holds a number of skills including singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, producer and engineer. She has opened up for such artists as Brandy, Outkast, Eric Roberson, Dwele, Cameo, Groove Theory, Freddy Jackson, Laura Hayes (comedian of BET Comic View) and many more. She has written for A-list producers such as Sean Puffy Combs, Teddy Riley and Red Spyda to name a few. Casuell’s neo-soul style and jazzy overtones make it easy to relax and welcome the harmonious melodies she strategically places in every beautiful composition. She’s the new breed of soul, the new essence of smooth and the new sound of southern soul. Are you ready for the smooth sultry sounds of the newest member of the neo-jazz movement?

The soon to be released single, “Wherever You Are” is a hit with Neo-soul and R&B enthusiasts alike. Her debut album, “Chocolate Covered Soul” encompasses an extraordinary list of contralto overtones and unique melodies to comprise an exceptional masterpiece of Soul, R&B, Jazz and Hip-Hop with a touch of Gospel. She has fused all of her distinctive talents to present a rare brand of music to the starving ears of an audience that appreciates real music and real music is who she is. She has been compared to the likes of India Arie, Lalah Hathaway and Anita Baker, yet she has a style all her own. She is Casuell.

My Goals: To humble myself before the world with a lyric and a song to move the hearts of man.

For Booking Info: Angel Lucas for DigitalSoulMusic LLC 678-405-9052 or

Diara Watkins 706-231-3063 Email: casuell@hotmail.com.

For Production Info: DigitalSoulMusic, Group L.L.C. 289 Jonesboro Rd Ste 335 McDonough, Ga. 30253 Voice: 678-405-9052

About the group:

Four individual, independently sound musicians. A quartet consisting of The Pocket Drummer, The Intricate Keyboardist, The Entrancing Guitarist and The Melodic Saxophonist. A group that creates a phenomenal blend of the rawest musical elements, and as a simple collaborative effort, they are collectively known as, The Fuzion Project. After four short years of living and breathing as the Fuzion family, the group stands strong in its authenticity and soulfulness and is enamored with the craft of musicianship. Fuzion Project gravitates towards their multi-dimensional musical influences to embody the passion and energy of great & true Jazz, R&B, Latin, Old School and Neo- Soul artists. It is here where the lasting connection is made.

Completely entranced in vibe and edgy melody, the group genuinely relates to their audience and in turn, fulfills the appetite of the hungry music aficionado. Real musicians, Fuzion Project may take a tune from perfectly syncopated rhythms to an inspired freestyle segment that certainly leaves the enthusiast thirsting for more and in synch with the Fuzion Project energy. This is the Fuzion dynamic. The Fuzion niche. The beginning of a new movement in Atlantas music scene. With open ears and receiving arms, please welcome.The Fuzion Project.

For more information, please e-mail contactfuzion-AT-yahoo-DOT-com.