From left to right: Byron "Stacks" Reid, an unnamed model, Nathaniel "Richezz" Ford Jr.
Queens, New York–The birthplace of many legendary Hip-Hop artists and moguls, from Nas to Run DMC, and the well accomplished Russell Simmons.
A graduate of Pace University with a degree in Communication Arts and Journalism, in addition to being an established college football athlete, Ford also serves as the President and CEO of All World Music Group, as well as one of its premier artists, recording under the alias “Richezz”.
AWMG features seven individual artists: Richezz, Stacks, Young Eazy, Be Moore, Sto’Mac, Dnyde, and Goodie, and they can all be heard on the collaborative mixtape Global Warming, available for free download on www.awmusicgroup.com. Global Warming 2: The Epidemic is scheduled for release February 2011.
The label has achieved considerable success since its founding, with performances alongside DJ Spynfo of Hot 97 at the Times Square Performing Arts Center. The single “Shawty Got Me On!” by Richezz and Tone Def earned a thunderous applause when performed for the student body at Pace University in New York. Other singles include “In My Bed”, “We Gone”, and “Think About It”, which have been performed at various locations throughout New York City. Many of the singles can be found on The Heisman Candidate, the first solo mixtape by Richezz, featuring various artists from the label, and others. The mixtape can be found on the label’s website.
Ford made certain to credit each member of All World Music Group for their relentless hard work and ultimately for the success of the entire team. The label is currently undergoing preparations to open a recording studio that will also be available to the public this fall, complete with an area for recording artists to take photos for their upcoming releases.
In addition, AWMG is planning to contribute to local communities via “Operation Get Heard”, an outreach program geared towards neighborhood youth that encourages creativity and other positive activities outside of school.
For more information on All World Music Group, visit www.awmusicgroup.com
–Ghaaziy Machicote
