Frankie Biggz
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Francisco Andres Lucio better known by his stage name Frankie Biggz, is an American
record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and DJ.
Frankie Biggz's first credit production work was in 1990 on Miguel Tomas (Warner Bros., 1992) for his Latin-R&B singer and brother Miguel Tomas. After further productions and remixes on various 90's R&B and Latino albums, Frankie Biggz became one of the most influential record producers for both Independent & Major artists.
Before working by himself, he released several Independent albums and remixes with fellow production partners Miguel Tomas (Brother) & Robert Hilliard under the Groovy Soup production group and label, in which the partners would later earn their first Gold Record (RIAA) under the Sony Music Latin
Label for the Artist YURI
for her record "Nueva Era".
He has collaborated as a record producer with numerous Latino & R&B artists, including Miguel Tomas, Elida y Avante, Stephanie Lynn, Stefani, Jay Perez
, Adassa
, Frankie Negron
, Tito Nieves
, Anais, WE, Wanessa Camargo
, Juanes
,& Oscar D'León
(which earned him a collective Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album
for production) . He has also remixed and produced tracks for Mariah Carey
, Eminem
, 50 Cent
, Kanye West
, Britney Spears
and Christina Aguilera
.
Frankie Biggz also produced IreneB's 2009 album Metamorphosis on his label, Rama Music. In December 2009, The Metamorphosis record would earn two 2009 Premios de la Musica Nominations and by 2010, IreneB’s 3rd single "Dedicated" would reach number 1 on Spanish Radio (Conectate FM) in Spain
and Colombia
.
, where he was raised by his parents Alicia & Rogelio Lucio (both Mexican descent) along with his two brothers, Miguel Tomas Lucio (Older) and Eduardo Jesus Lucio (Younger).
Frankie started showing his musicianship at a very early age, playing drums at a college level when he was only 9. It was then when he would start playing drums in his first band, Hit-n-Run, with his brother Miguel Tomas as a lead singer. The band toured around the US as an opening act of bands like Poison
, Guns N’Roses & Ratt
.
).
Not long after, both brothers would have their first commercial success when Miguel Tomas was signed to Warner Bros. Records
and released his first album, Miguel Tomas, which also featured Gospel producer Fred Hammond
and hip hop legends Bass Brothers
, who would later discover Eminem
.
In the early nineties, singer and radio personality Stephanie Lynn(signed to EMI
in 1993) heard Frankie’s work and offered him a job as her drummer and producer in her hometown and home base of Capital EMI, San Antonio, Texas
, where he moved in 1994.
During his short stay in San Antonio Frankie Biggz began receiving recognition as a songwriter, musician, producer and drummer. He worked as a producer on a number of Tejano projects with Capital EMI & Sony Discos, including Stephanie Lynn’s Solo Ojos Para Ti LP (Tejano/EMI, 1994) and Stefani’s Todo Mi Amor (Sony Music Distribution, 1995), both earning Gold and Platinum records.
As far as his job as a drummer, he was part of the branding irons stable of Capital EMI known as “The Six Pack” crew, along with Stephanie Lynn, Selena
, Emilio Navara, Grupo Mas, Jay Perez
and Ram Herrera. During his tours he shared stage with Latin international artists such as Luis Miguel
, Paulina Rubio
, Los Tigres del Norte
& male vocal group The Barrio Boyzz.
Due to Frankie’s connection with Stephanie Lynn he was often contacted to produce remix and tour with different artists (Elida y Avante, Jay Perez
, etc.).
’s "Without Me (Remix)" & "Renegade (Remix)", Christina Aguilera
’s "Come On Over (Remix)", 50 Cent
's "In Da Club (Reggaeton Remix)" and Kanye West
's "Gold Digger" (Reggaeton Remix)".
During this period, he also was signed to Talent Beach Music/Universal Music as a Hip Hop artist in the group called BNW, eventually releasing the first single & MTV video "Nena" to BNW's LP entitled "The Difference", which he also produced and co-wrote.
Biggz's BNW European tour was slated for November 2006, but the tour was delayed and eventually canceled along with the record deal after BNW front man Wahero suddenly quit the group in late 2007 for personal reasons unknown. It was a commercial & career disappointment. The loss of Wahero deeply affected Frankie Biggz. In a phone interview in late 2007 with 92.5 Kiss FM for a BNW interview, Frankie Biggz said:
, Ralphi Rosario
, Matt Warren and Ridgeway, amongst others). The company had been in existence for over 10 years with distribution deals from Strictly Rhythm
and Universal
back in the late 80's and early 90's, with other partners such as Cesar Rollon Jr. (Imagen Consultants) & Marilyn Santiago (SBS
/Sunshine Integrated Solutions).
After a long time wanting to work together, Carlos Valderrama and Frankie Biggz started brainstorming about the possibility to revamp Rama Music with the release of Spaniard R&B singer IreneB’s debut LP “Metamorphosis”.
By the end of 2007, Frankie moved to Orlando, FL. (where Carlos Valderrama was established) and became a full partner in the Rama Music record label, as well as opening a recording studio, Tempo Music Studios under the Tempo USA, LLC along with Carlos Valderrama and Spaniard R&B artist IreneB (Irene Bauza)
In the almost three years that Rama Music has been re-activated they have signed two artists, IreneB (that release her English debut album, “Metamorphosis”, in 2009) & Latino rapper GuilloMan.
In early 2010, Rama Music LLC launches a digital distribution company Rama Distribution along with Tempo USA and Cool Tempo Publishing with his business partner Carlos Valderrama. On October 31, 2010, Rama Music LLC announces the acquisition of 51,000 song titles in digital circulation throughout the world territories making Rama Distribution an independent power house through digital media.
At the beginning of 2011 in his special live broadcast of his birthday party, he announced that he’s currently recording IreneB’s second record and he’s already started working in his son Marcus “Romantic” Lucio’s first record.
, that Biggz & IreneB used to record half of IreneB’s first English record,“Metamorphosis”.
In the middle of 2008 they moved to a bigger location in Deland, FL.
, where the stayed for about a year and half.
The studios were conceived and developed by Frankie Biggz & Carlos Valderrama and managed by Carlos Valderrama.
The show can be seen live every Thursday at 8PM via Ustream
or in the recorded format at Frankie Biggz’s blog or http://www.youtube.com/user/frankiebiggzyoutube
channel].
’s “Rain Dance” (known for his use by Lil’ Kim in her hit “Crush”, featuring Lil Cesar & Notorious B.I.G.), that he had used for IreneB’s song “I Wanna Fly” (included in “Metamorphosis”). Not long after, legendary jazz keyboard player Jeff Lorber reached out to IreneB & Frankie Biggz to congratulate them for their work. After several conversations between the three, Jeff Lorber
and producer Bobby Colomby
invited them to participate in his upcoming LP Now Is the Time
.
Frankie Biggz co-wrote with IreneB & Jeff Lorber
four songs: “Rain Dance/Wanna Fly”, “Sugar Free”, “Water Sign” & “Curtains/Before We Go”, that IreneB performed in the album.
In June 1, 2010, “Now Is The Time” was released under Heads Up International record label. Produced by Bobby Colomby
and Jeff Lorber
and with guest appearances by Dave Weckl
, Vinnie Colaiuta
, Paul Jackson, Jr.
, Eric Marienthal
& Jimmy Haslip
. The album reached #8 on the Billboard
Jazz Album charts.
In December 1, 2010, “Now Is The Time” was nominated for a Grammy
in the Best Contemporary Jazz Album category.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and DJ.
Frankie Biggz's first credit production work was in 1990 on Miguel Tomas (Warner Bros., 1992) for his Latin-R&B singer and brother Miguel Tomas. After further productions and remixes on various 90's R&B and Latino albums, Frankie Biggz became one of the most influential record producers for both Independent & Major artists.
Before working by himself, he released several Independent albums and remixes with fellow production partners Miguel Tomas (Brother) & Robert Hilliard under the Groovy Soup production group and label, in which the partners would later earn their first Gold Record (RIAA) under the Sony Music Latin
Sony Music Latin
Sony Music Latin is a record label owned by Sony Music Entertainnment. The label focuses on artists for Latin music.-Labels distributed by Sony Music Latin:*Pina Records*Top Stop Music*Premium Latin Music-List of artists on Sony Music Latin:...
Label for the Artist YURI
Yuri (Mexican singer)
Yuri is a famous Mexican singer, actress, and TV host. She has maintained a significant presence in the entertainment business in Mexico for the last three decades...
for her record "Nueva Era".
He has collaborated as a record producer with numerous Latino & R&B artists, including Miguel Tomas, Elida y Avante, Stephanie Lynn, Stefani, Jay Perez
Jay Perez
Jay Perez born in San Antonio, Texas is an American Tejano musician, notable for his blending of Rhythm and Blues with traditional Tejano music . Initially a backing musician and leading vocalist for Latin Breed and then David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s....
, Adassa
Adassa
Adassa is an American reggaetón singer-songwriter also known as the "Reggaetón Princess".-Early life:Adassa was born in Miami, Florida but raised in St...
, Frankie Negron
Frankie Negron
Frankie Negrón is a singer of Salsa music of Puerto Rican descent...
, Tito Nieves
Tito Nieves
Humberto "Tito" Nieves became one of the leading Salsa singers of the 1980s and the early 1990s....
, Anais, WE, Wanessa Camargo
Wanessa Camargo
Wanessa Godói Camargo Buaiz , or simply as Wanessa, a Brazilian pop singer-songwriter...
, Juanes
Juanes
Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez , better known as Juanes is a Colombian musician who was a member of heavy metal band Ekhymosis and is now a solo artist. In 2000, his solo debut album Fíjate Bien won three Latin Grammy Awards.Juanes has sold more than 13 million albums...
,& Oscar D'León
Oscar D'León
Oscar Emilio León Somoza, better known as Oscar D'León is a Venezuelan musician who became internationally famous for his salsa music. In Spanish, he is known as El Sonero del Mundo . His most famous song is perhaps "Llorarás," which he recorded in 1975 with his group La Dimensión Latina...
(which earned him a collective Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album
Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album
The Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally .The...
for production) . He has also remixed and produced tracks for Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
, Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
and Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
.
Frankie Biggz also produced IreneB's 2009 album Metamorphosis on his label, Rama Music. In December 2009, The Metamorphosis record would earn two 2009 Premios de la Musica Nominations and by 2010, IreneB’s 3rd single "Dedicated" would reach number 1 on Spanish Radio (Conectate FM) in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
.
Early life (1973-1987)
Francisco Andres Lucio was born on January 26, 1973 in Monroe, MichiganMonroe, Michigan
Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent. The city is located approximately 14 miles ...
, where he was raised by his parents Alicia & Rogelio Lucio (both Mexican descent) along with his two brothers, Miguel Tomas Lucio (Older) and Eduardo Jesus Lucio (Younger).
Frankie started showing his musicianship at a very early age, playing drums at a college level when he was only 9. It was then when he would start playing drums in his first band, Hit-n-Run, with his brother Miguel Tomas as a lead singer. The band toured around the US as an opening act of bands like Poison
Poison (band)
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,...
, Guns N’Roses & Ratt
Ratt
Ratt is an American heavy metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s. The band is best known for songs such as "Round and Round," "Wanted Man," "Lay It Down," "You're in Love", "Slip of the Lip", "Back For More", "Dance", "Body Talk", "I Want a Woman", and "Way Cool Jr." Ratt...
.
Production Beginnings (1988-1994)
At the age of 15, Frankie started showing interest in the production aspect of music, making hip hop tracks under the name "TMP" (The Mexican Prince) on a Roland S-50 keyboard. While in high school, and thanks to mentor Eric Morgenson of Studio A in Dearborn Heights, MI ("Ready For The World", "Nena", etc.), Frankie and his brother Miguel Tomas would start a long-term collaboration with different producers and musicians around the world (including production & writing ensemble brothers Mario Resto & Luis Resto, known for their work with EminemEminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
).
Not long after, both brothers would have their first commercial success when Miguel Tomas was signed to Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
and released his first album, Miguel Tomas, which also featured Gospel producer Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond is a gospel music singer, bass guitar player, and record producer.-Musical career:Hammond has been active both as a member of the gospel performing group Commissioned, and as a solo artist...
and hip hop legends Bass Brothers
Bass Brothers
Bass Brothers is the professional name for the team of Mark and Jeff Bass, the Detroit producers responsible for grooming megastar Eminem in his early days and collaborating on much of his subsequent music. Before that they worked with George Clinton...
, who would later discover Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
.
In the early nineties, singer and radio personality Stephanie Lynn(signed to EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
in 1993) heard Frankie’s work and offered him a job as her drummer and producer in her hometown and home base of Capital EMI, San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
, where he moved in 1994.
Texas (1994-1995)
Once Frankie had established his residence in San Antonio, him, Stephanie Lynn and her group High NRG joined forces to begin working on Stephanie’s second EMI album release, Ojos Para Ti (1994).During his short stay in San Antonio Frankie Biggz began receiving recognition as a songwriter, musician, producer and drummer. He worked as a producer on a number of Tejano projects with Capital EMI & Sony Discos, including Stephanie Lynn’s Solo Ojos Para Ti LP (Tejano/EMI, 1994) and Stefani’s Todo Mi Amor (Sony Music Distribution, 1995), both earning Gold and Platinum records.
As far as his job as a drummer, he was part of the branding irons stable of Capital EMI known as “The Six Pack” crew, along with Stephanie Lynn, Selena
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
, Emilio Navara, Grupo Mas, Jay Perez
Jay Perez
Jay Perez born in San Antonio, Texas is an American Tejano musician, notable for his blending of Rhythm and Blues with traditional Tejano music . Initially a backing musician and leading vocalist for Latin Breed and then David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s....
and Ram Herrera. During his tours he shared stage with Latin international artists such as Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"...
, Paulina Rubio
Paulina Rubio
Paulina Susana Rubio Rue is a Mexican singer and actress. Rubio achieved international stardom with her fifth studio album, Paulina...
, Los Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte is a norteño-band ensemble based out of San Jose, California, hailing from Rosa Morada, Sinaloa, Mexico.- History :...
& male vocal group The Barrio Boyzz.
Due to Frankie’s connection with Stephanie Lynn he was often contacted to produce remix and tour with different artists (Elida y Avante, Jay Perez
Jay Perez
Jay Perez born in San Antonio, Texas is an American Tejano musician, notable for his blending of Rhythm and Blues with traditional Tejano music . Initially a backing musician and leading vocalist for Latin Breed and then David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s....
, etc.).
Back to Detroit & Major Record Deal (1996-2006)
After his decision to come back to Detroit to further his non-latin success, Frankie Biggz produced & remixed songs by several major artists (officially and unofficially), including Gansta Rhyme Mistro's "The Ghetto", EminemEminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
’s "Without Me (Remix)" & "Renegade (Remix)", Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
’s "Come On Over (Remix)", 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's "In Da Club (Reggaeton Remix)" and Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
's "Gold Digger" (Reggaeton Remix)".
During this period, he also was signed to Talent Beach Music/Universal Music as a Hip Hop artist in the group called BNW, eventually releasing the first single & MTV video "Nena" to BNW's LP entitled "The Difference", which he also produced and co-wrote.
Biggz's BNW European tour was slated for November 2006, but the tour was delayed and eventually canceled along with the record deal after BNW front man Wahero suddenly quit the group in late 2007 for personal reasons unknown. It was a commercial & career disappointment. The loss of Wahero deeply affected Frankie Biggz. In a phone interview in late 2007 with 92.5 Kiss FM for a BNW interview, Frankie Biggz said:
Rama Music LLC
In the middle of 2007, at a BNW’s concert, Frankie Biggz was pleasantly surprised to find there an old friend, Carlos Valderrama, owner of the prestigious house label Rama Music in the 90s (former label for several dance/house artists, such as Shawn ChristopherShawn Christopher
Shawn Christopher is a female African American dance music singer from Chicago, Illinois.-Career:She was a touring backing vocalist for R&B singer Chaka Khan from 1982 to 1985. She is also a former member of the industrial dance band known as My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, and sang with the...
, Ralphi Rosario
Ralphi Rosario
Ralphi Rosario was a founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group, The Hot Mix 5. When this group formed in 1981 on radio station WBMX, Rosario, the youngest member of the group, was still in high school...
, Matt Warren and Ridgeway, amongst others). The company had been in existence for over 10 years with distribution deals from Strictly Rhythm
Strictly Rhythm
Strictly Rhythm is an American record label, best known for its highly regarded house-music catalogue. It is considered by many to be one of the genre's most important and influential labels.-History:Strictly Rhythm Records is house music...
and Universal
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
back in the late 80's and early 90's, with other partners such as Cesar Rollon Jr. (Imagen Consultants) & Marilyn Santiago (SBS
Spanish Broadcasting System
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States. SBS is also invested in television and internet properties, deriving the majority of its income from advertising through its media products.SBS owns the internet portal LaMusica.com...
/Sunshine Integrated Solutions).
After a long time wanting to work together, Carlos Valderrama and Frankie Biggz started brainstorming about the possibility to revamp Rama Music with the release of Spaniard R&B singer IreneB’s debut LP “Metamorphosis”.
By the end of 2007, Frankie moved to Orlando, FL. (where Carlos Valderrama was established) and became a full partner in the Rama Music record label, as well as opening a recording studio, Tempo Music Studios under the Tempo USA, LLC along with Carlos Valderrama and Spaniard R&B artist IreneB (Irene Bauza)
In the almost three years that Rama Music has been re-activated they have signed two artists, IreneB (that release her English debut album, “Metamorphosis”, in 2009) & Latino rapper GuilloMan.
In early 2010, Rama Music LLC launches a digital distribution company Rama Distribution along with Tempo USA and Cool Tempo Publishing with his business partner Carlos Valderrama. On October 31, 2010, Rama Music LLC announces the acquisition of 51,000 song titles in digital circulation throughout the world territories making Rama Distribution an independent power house through digital media.
At the beginning of 2011 in his special live broadcast of his birthday party, he announced that he’s currently recording IreneB’s second record and he’s already started working in his son Marcus “Romantic” Lucio’s first record.
Tempo Recording Studios (2007-2009)
At the end of 2007, Frankie Biggz and his partner Carlos Valderrama, as well as artist IreneB, built their first recording studio, Tempo Recording Studios, in Deltona, FLDeltona, Florida
Deltona is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida and is the largest city in Volusia County. It is located east of DeBary and north of Lake Monroe. It is the twenty-ninth largest city in Florida, with a 2010 Census population of 85,182...
, that Biggz & IreneB used to record half of IreneB’s first English record,“Metamorphosis”.
In the middle of 2008 they moved to a bigger location in Deland, FL.
DeLand, Florida
DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 24,375. It is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 436,575 in 2006...
, where the stayed for about a year and half.
The studios were conceived and developed by Frankie Biggz & Carlos Valderrama and managed by Carlos Valderrama.
Music Business Secrets (2010-Present)
In mid-August 2010 Frankie Biggz & Darren Darby (brother of 90’s R&B superstar Terence Trent D'Arby) decided to launch their online show, Music Business Secrets, an online Q&A that would expose and educate young upcoming producers, artists & publishers. The show also reviews musical work by different musical talent, that they can submit via MusicXray, where he was already doing private critique and consulting for artists and producers.The show can be seen live every Thursday at 8PM via Ustream
Ustream
Ustream is a website which consists of a network of diverse channels providing a platform for lifecasting and live video streaming of events online. Established in March 2007, the site has over 2,000,000 registered users who generate 1,500,000+ hours of live streamed content per month with over ten...
or in the recorded format at Frankie Biggz’s blog or http://www.youtube.com/user/frankiebiggzyoutube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel].
Jeff Lorber: Now Is The Time (2010)
In late 2008, Frankie Biggz contacted EMI for a sample clearance of Jeff LorberJeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre....
’s “Rain Dance” (known for his use by Lil’ Kim in her hit “Crush”, featuring Lil Cesar & Notorious B.I.G.), that he had used for IreneB’s song “I Wanna Fly” (included in “Metamorphosis”). Not long after, legendary jazz keyboard player Jeff Lorber reached out to IreneB & Frankie Biggz to congratulate them for their work. After several conversations between the three, Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre....
and producer Bobby Colomby
Bobby Colomby
Bobby Colomby is an innovative jazz-rock fusion drummer, and an original member of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears...
invited them to participate in his upcoming LP Now Is the Time
Now Is the Time (Jeff Lorber Fusion album)
Now Is the Time is a jazz album released by Jeff Lorber Fusion. The album was released in 2010 on Heads Up Records and was produced by Jeff Lorber, Bobby Colomby, and Jimmy Haslip. It was nominated for the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album....
.
Frankie Biggz co-wrote with IreneB & Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre....
four songs: “Rain Dance/Wanna Fly”, “Sugar Free”, “Water Sign” & “Curtains/Before We Go”, that IreneB performed in the album.
In June 1, 2010, “Now Is The Time” was released under Heads Up International record label. Produced by Bobby Colomby
Bobby Colomby
Bobby Colomby is an innovative jazz-rock fusion drummer, and an original member of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears...
and Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber
Jeff Lorber is an American Grammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer.After leading his own group, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, he went on to pioneer the smooth jazz genre....
and with guest appearances by Dave Weckl
Dave Weckl
Dave Weckl is a highly acclaimed jazz fusion drummer. Weckl attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, MO and graduated in 1978. He majored in jazz studies at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut...
, Vinnie Colaiuta
Vinnie Colaiuta
Vincent Colaiuta is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14...
, Paul Jackson, Jr.
Paul Jackson, Jr.
Paul Jackson, Jr. is a fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. Jackson knew by the age of fifteen that he wanted to become a professional musician...
, Eric Marienthal
Eric Marienthal
Eric Marienthal is a Los Angeles-based contemporary saxophonist best known for his work in the jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, and pop genres....
& Jimmy Haslip
Jimmy Haslip
Jimmy Haslip is an American electric bass player and record producer best known as a founding and current member of the pioneering fusion group Yellowjackets...
. The album reached #8 on the Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
Jazz Album charts.
In December 1, 2010, “Now Is The Time” was nominated for a Grammy
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
in the Best Contemporary Jazz Album category.