Akiese Music Group presents....Shawty!!

21-year-old Sherrick “Shawty” Cuffie was born and raised in Largo, FL. At the encouragement of his grandmother, Shawty began singing in local churches when he was nine years old. At the age of 10, Shawty unknowingly sang for the late, great Isaac Hayes while belting out hymns in an Orlando based church. Hayes was so moved by the performance that he relayed the story to local newspapers the following day.

At 16, Shawty wrote a song called Now That I’m Leaving. The song was instantly embraced by his neighborhood friends and acquaintances. It was then Shawty realized he had a bona fide talent for singing and song writing, and when Shawty graduated high school he began to pursue his passion feverishly.

Along with writing club bangers, Shawty also wrote songs about his life and past experiences, including the street life he gave up at 14 after he was arrested. Shawty drove around Florida promoting his songs, and performing at local schools and clubs. People began to take notice of this hot, young artist and soon Shawty was singing the hooks on songs for well-known national artists. Shawty can be heard on Rick Ross’ up-coming single Take off Your Clothes, and currently on Frank Lini’s Dope Boy Dime. Shawty has also worked with Crunk City/Dirty Down Record’s artist JT Money.

In April 2009, Shawty was discovered by Tampa based artist, Strizzo whose singles include Sweat and Burn my Hit. Shawty soon signed with his label, the Tampa Bay based 5 O’Clock Entertainment, Inc.  They have released his debut single I Made It Rain, featuring Strizzo. It is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, emusic, LaLa & Limewire Store.

I Made It Rain was produced by Vinnie Beatz. Shawty free-styled the I Made it Rain verses and wrote the song’s infectious hook while in the recording studio. Shawty is currently working on his debut album while commanding show dates throughout central Florida. His single was added to CBS Radio Wild 94.1 (WLLD) June 23, 2010.

Rebirth of the sun....Phoenix rising!!

Mr. Smith.....Also known as Phoenix steps into the spotlight with a fresh and hip sound unlike any other. Like the bird, his sound will stop many in their own tracks to listen. He is set for take off to highest flight of flights, re-birthing and adding fuel to the fire of life. Coming from a single parent household hosted the need to do and be more. Armed with positivity and the vision of setting an example for his younger peers and younger brother he aims at nothing but the target of success!.

Phoenix has always been accustomed to the music world as it all began coming from mom's living room speakers and into his adolescent years landing him in the studio. Phoenix met Shimmy Shan through a fellow artist signing into a contract with D.T.L.T. Entertainment for a two years (2005-2007). In 1999 Phoenix was a part of a group called Crime Syndicate, who released the album “Luv 4 What I Claim. Deciding to go solo phoenix had begun what is now known as the arrival of the phoenix he has been explosive and non stop ever since. He has recorded four projects which includes the mix-tape “Yardwurk” released in 2007 and hosted by legendary DJ Chicago, and “Livin-N-Truth”album released early in 2008.

The Phoenix is never still always soaring, searching to land on a better piece of soil, always taking flight moving freely discovering and forever changing... For the time being this bird has found a landing spot (Tampa, Florida) creating an empire built solely on motivation, determination and the choice to be free and soar around the world with a bird's eye view all the greatest things take flight only if you MOVE and be MOVED by the vision that you dream.

The bird has landed and is ready to flight at a moments notice perhaps he may be viewing you with his bird's eye view and just may take the time to land right next to you....

For more information about Phoenix please visit his website at:http://www.akiese.com