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Jabril Malik, Aka Sdjmalik, a Rising Musical Talent

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“Super Drummer” Jabril Malik is an American percussionist that was raised in Sacramento, CA, and is a graduate of Rosemont High School and Sacramento City College (community college). Marched for and currently volunteers as an assistant director for the Sacramento Guardian Knights Drum Corps (19 years), marched for the Rosemont High School marching band (Jr & Sr. year), and marched for the Prairie View A&M University “Marching Storm” marching band (1 season). He has also played percussion for the Rosemont High School Jazz, Symphonic, Orchestral, and Concert band. He was an assistant director for the Rosemont High Schoo marching band and Luther Burbank High School marching (4 years). He was a percussionist for Folsom Lake College’s “Afro Cuban Funk Band” (4 years).

He thrived off of his skills on YouTube by sharing his snare drum videos, which increased his momentum as a percussionist and musical artist.

Music was where he found his peace and, as a kid in school, fascinated people with his innate talents as a percussionist. In school and in college, sdjmalik always actively participated in the marching bands and showcased his musical prowess and even served as an assistant director for the same.

This young musical artist attained immense recognition in his academic years, and this encouraged him to showcase his talents to much wider audiences. Hence in 2006, he decided to step foot into the digital world and made marching snare drum videos for YouTube with his self-produced backtracks. Today, his social media has grown massively to hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers, which proves his mettle in the industry as a youngster who stood apart in a competitive space with his unique talent. Moreover, this exponential recognition helped him establish his brand “Super Drummers”, displaying his talents to a global audience.

sdjmalik has so far toured multiple times overseas and has got the opportunity to work with many other skilled percussionists as an independent artist. This young man has been working ever since and has been part of many projects and tours, made a TV appearance, landed with his first endorsement deal and even launched his custom signature marching stick model with Vater Percussion at the 2019 NAMM Show.

Today, Jabril Malik, aka sdjmalik, has gone beyond only being a percussionist; he is also a music and video producer and an educator who, with his School of Super Drumming, help shape the careers of budding artists. In March 2021, his official debut album “Nothing Less Than Epic” Vol. 1 was released, clearly defining his life journey.

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Rising Artist ‘Reg’ has a great respect in Musical Industry

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Musical Artist Reg

Q.It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?

I worked hard at my craft and treated it with care and progression. It’s also having respect for those that came before me.

Q.I’m sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?

Honestly it might be either learning to overcome failure or justify the lengths I’m willing to take.

Q.Let’s talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition?

I specialize in creativity and also being an authentic when it comes to my approach. I make sure that I have full creative control of what I say as well as the direction I want to go in. However I am always open for collaborations as I believe that collaborative efforts would be able to lake something more unique and one of a kind.

Q.What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?

Don’t be afraid to have a plan or something as a backup

Q.Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?

It means manifesting my highest desires personal and professionally.

Q.Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?

I’m on Instagram: @regcentral

Twitter: @realreg1

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Emerging artist Keonche Hines brings an inspiration in Musical Industry

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Life has not been kind to Keonche Hines, who has faced more than their fair share of challenges. Despite numerous obstacles and setbacks, Keonche Hines has persevered and refused to give up on their dreams. From a young age, Keonche Hines has had to overcome tremendous adversity. Keonche Hines’s life has been marked by hardship and struggle, but they have never lost their resilience or determination to succeed.

For Keonche Hines, every success has been hard-won, the result of tireless effort and unwavering determination in the face of adversity.

Keonche Hines, Was Born May/7/1997. He Was Born In Bertie County North Carolina. He Is an Actor, Comedian, Instagram Star & TikTok Star. He Grew Up in Lewiston-Woodville, North Carolina.

He Attended Bertie High School Where He Discovered His Love for Making People Laugh. Every day He Would Go to Lunch Where He Performed for Everyone in the Cafeteria, And He Also Kept Getting in Trouble for It. So He Decided to Drop Out of School to Pursue a Career in Comedy. He Started Off on Instagram & Vine In 2013 Making Videos. His Mom Bought Him A iPhone 5c And That Is When He Started Making Videos. Then As His Success in Being A Entertainer Raised, He and His Mother Invested in a Video Quality Camera and That When He Started Blowing Up Even More.

Despite the many obstacles that have stood in their way, Keonche Hines has remained determined to create a better life for themselves and those around them.

The challenges that Keonche Hines has faced in life are nothing short of remarkable, a testament to their strength and resilience in the face of hardship.

His Mother and Father Is Married But Been Separated Since 1999. His Mother Took Care Of Him And His Brother and Sister All By Herself. She Worked 2 Jobs Sometimes Just To Make Ends Meet. She Wanted the Best for Them. Keonche Hines Have A Son Who Was Born In 2019. His Name Is Kaiden Jace Hines.

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‘Self Care’ , a song that written by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst in collaboration with Teams up with Band Nerds

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Limp Bizkit Frontman Fred Durst for New Single “Self Care”

We Are Band Nerds teams up with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst for new single “Self Care”. This is the first song we have heard from We Are Band Nerds since their EP release , and it is a great way to start. The track features Fred Durst spitting rhymes about the importance of self care, which is something everyone can benefit from hearing more often.

“We wanted to write a song that was more personal than anything we’ve done before, and we knew Fred would be the perfect person to collaborate with,” said guitarist Dylan Beal. “He has such an incredible voice and he really helped us push ourselves as musicians.”

The song is about taking care of yourself and not letting anything stand in your way. It’s a universal message for everyone, but specifically aimed at those who have struggled with mental health issues or feeling like they don’t have their shit together.

We Are Band Nerds is the brainchild of vocalist/guitarist Josh Becker, who wanted to create a project that combined all of his favorite things: music, passion, and a sense of humor. The band boasts six members — two guitarists (Josh Becker & Brett “The Wizard” Wright), two bassists (Justin Hernandez & Jordan Lewis), a drummer (Dan “The Machine” McLain) and saxophonist extraordinaire Braden Higgins.

“Mental health is important, take time to check on yourself“ – Brandon Cross, Lead Singer/Rapper

“Self Care” is available now on all major platforms. Watch the lyric video below now and click here to stream/download the single on your favorite outlet: http://wabn.fanlink.to/SelfCare

Band Members

Brandon Cross- Lead Singer/Rapper

Najee- Rapper/Vocalist

Scullie- Guitarist

Dj Sol Los- Dj/Sampler

S. Bonilla – Drums

Santos “The Sandman” Johnson- bass

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