A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER OF 
THE DEANS LIST TOUR:

"In three years the Deans List Tour has had over 1,000 people audition to be apart of our movement.
 
We have worked with 30 + universities and will expand to more by may. We have expanded from New York City to CT, Syracuse, Louisville, Ohio,and we plan to expand to DC, Detroit, Chicago, Texas, Buffalo, Philly, Kansas State, Albany, Philly and more. The aim is to educate, inspire and motivate audiences all over.

At one time I almost committed suicide, and the arts is why I am still around today, aside from Marlon Daniels, a mentor who gave me my first ever major opportunity.
Knowing that all some people need is a platform for them to believe their dreams are possible, I have created many opportunities to help people in and out of nyc.

We need your help too, by donating to our cause and we have some cool things to give away. We want to help as many artist possible chase after their dreams. Below you will find the link we need your support to keep going.

Even a share will help WE NEED YOU"
- Scott Morris (Entertainer)

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Location: Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th avenue
New York, NY 10018

'STEP 3' CONFIRMATION

You must be at least 18yrs of age to participate or your legal guardian must accompany you to the audition.*

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THURSDAY -JULY 10th, 2013

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David “Dave AL” Alexander The sound of the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York, is the sound of the melody of two separate worlds. It is the place where you can hear the sound of the gangsters battle through the streets for territory; and where the young urban professional crowd meet at swanky restaurant for a mimosa on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Sometimes, these two worlds collide, and when they do, a calming restlessness fills the air. This is the sound of Bedford Stuyvesant. This is the sound of Singer/ Songwriter, David “Dave Al” Alexander. David Alexander is a 25 year old Rhythm and Blues singer whose sound is that of those who represent a world where struggle, success, and pitfalls are prevalent and sometimes, inevitable. The young crooner’s has been honing his tenor-barratonesque voice since he first took an interest in music and the performing arts at the tender age of 8. Since then, Dave Al, as his fans call him, has been in two R&B groups, including the group, Project 718, who were signed to a record deal with Capitol Records. During his time with 718, he and his three high school friends featured as the opening performance for Faith Evans, Dru Hill, and songwriting collaborations with legends like Mario Winans, Bink!, and Adonis Strophsphere. David Alexander is now pursuing a solo career since his departure from Project 718. With a debut EP approaching, David is cultivating a synthesis of cultures, and eras to present a nuance of what resembles the past, but is the new vision of the future. David is not only a singer; he also dedicates his efforts to other singers as a vocal coach, songwriter, and arranger. David Alexander is in every sense of the word, a singer’s singer. “I want to share myself with my fans. I want them to see me in my element where I am vulnerable and that’s where I know they will truly appreciate my sound...” - D. Alexander

A Jamaican born spirit with NYC dwellings, Sitcomlife Brown takes the lessons learned within her 25 years on this planet and feeds them into her music as an emcee and videographer. As depicted with her most recent mixtape “ Visions to Reality”, she steers her listeners and viewers through the journey of her life; around every enlightening path and unhappy dead end. With every track she created, she infused her message with a lyrical skill level and artistic representation that allows you to not only enjoy the vibe but expand your mind. Her driving force behind music and visual expression was instilled in her since the day she fell in love with the culture of Hip Hop. She’s had the pleasure of performing at the influential Paint and Poetry series in Brooklyn, NY multiple times, The Girls Rider Organization fundraisers at Skate Brooklyn, and The Flat in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She’s graced the stages of Webster Hall, House Of Vans, and plenty of campus’ through college tours like “The Dean’s List” and “No Boys Allowed”. She participated in her college’s talent show “The Spotlight”, where her performance won her first place and a spot as a judge the following installment. But her most cherished moment was being able to return to her homeland of Jamaica to visit…and perform. Sitcomlife Brown continues to perform all around NYC while working on the short film for her next single off “Visions To Reality” entitled “"Love Yourself /Suicidal Beauty Queen” featuring Zero Cool. Putting out quality music and videos that draw in audiences of all backgrounds is her motivation. She hopes to always manage to have a fan base that not only listens for entertainment, but feels her through her music. “For this year, the plan is to stay consistent. I mean, that goes for all years to come and with that, things will build on their own.”

Venor is on his way to becoming one of the next big faces of todays RnB! With a smooth and captivating sound, his music will take you on a journey you're bound to enjoy. No stranger to the "Music Biz", Venor has been working for years behind the scenes as a Hip-Hop producer, bringing you melodic relief to some of the hard rap we so often hear these days - Such songs include "Innocent" (Cassidy) and "Can't stop me" (Jadakiss) - His production is not limited to the sound of the Hip-Hop World, having also produced for Commercials as well. Now focusing on himself as an artist and his experience as a musician is sure to be heard through the speakers as you indulge in relatable words, over an original sound. His message is love, his love is music, his music is sure to amaze... VENOR AKA Mr. RnB

TAKE THE SLEEK AND ABSTRACT ATMOSPHERE OF THE FUTURE AND THE LIFE LESSONS OF THE PAST AND SLAM THEM INTO A GLASSES WEARING NERF GUN SLINGING KIDULT WITH AN AFRO AND YOU'LL GET Z3RO THE COMET. HE'S AN ENERGETIC AND INNOVATIVE EXPRESSIONIST WITH A MESSAGE IN EVERY BIT OF CONTENT HE CHOOSES TO SHARE. DON'T LET HIS YOUNG AND GEEKY CHARM FOOL YOU, PUT THIS EXPLOSIVE CHARACTER IN A ROOM WITH ANY OF YOUR FAVORITES AND HE IS SURE TO LEAVE A MARK YOU WILL NEVER FORGET. OUT OF THE BOX... FROM THE MUSIC TO THE PERSONALITY AND BEYOND... THIS IS Z3RO THE COMET.

Hookz is a 21 year old lyricist hailing from Brooklyn, NY looking to make his mark in Hip-Hop. A former member of the group, Sha'ir (Sha-Ear), for the past six years, Hookz is looking to make his name as a Solo artist. Bringing his passion for rap, film, comic books, as well as a vast knowledge of pop culture to his music, Hookz hopes to turn out a classic with his upcoming debut mix-tape, "The Adventures of Matt Murdock".

Music isn’t something that you discover, it’s something that discovers you. As apart of your very being, it lies in wait for you to finally bloom. For the Dominican born Bronx native and musical sensualist, singing has been an element of everyday life since he began to listen to his mother’s radio in their Bronx apartment. Thus, Randy Class began his foray into music by soaking it all in. Out of the rooftops and rolling hills that define the Bronx’s asphalt laden landscape. He had his sights on the famed LaGuardia School For the Arts, and although that didn’t work, out of nowhere his cousin Arnaldo Perez comes to his rescue and suggests Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music. In his own words, “If it wasn’t for him, everything in my life would be different.” There, his talents were truly allowed to flourish. He states, “Even though I had influences, I always wanted to do everything myself.” Creativity is organic. It rolls up out of the earth only after certain conditions are met. But there are the obvious ones: Michael Jackson, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Biggie Smalls. Then there are the ones that seep into your bones: the Merengue, Bachata, Salves, and Palo that are his birth right.This zeal is the precise driving force behind his current project and soon to be hits like “Cocaine Kisses” and “True Story.” Plus, as a self taught dynamo on the guitar, piano and others, Randy Class is no stranger to passion fueling his technique. Being around prodigiously talented musicians like his main producer Jerry Almonte´ and signature co-writer Brent Saunder, he’s carved out an aural-scape that is set to blaze a trail to the alter of his dreams. He’s stolen the show at the BMI sponsored “Live At Oz” produced by Next2Shine’s Andrew Cardenas as well rocked music showcases at L.E.S’s Viktor & Spoils. Having done all this and come this far Randy knows he’s got a ways to go, and he knows he is laying the groundwork necessary to transition into the next phase of his career. He is also making sure to have a hell of a time doing it.

908. Leticia Salazar. Wendy Tri. Zaituni Ntuve. Mona Namer. Four wild vines stemming from Tanzania, Chile, China, and Morocco found soil in Sweden only to be planted in New York City. Having toured worldwide with a premiere Swedish dance company, Twisted Feet, 908 has been acclaimed as the group to be watched. Like a pristine garment, the threads of their style are uniquely woven, generating as much buzz as their movement. In their own words: "Style and dance are synonymous." 908 was the first international group to ever be invited to perform at Sirens After Dark - a showcase for established choreographers. Individually they are just as dynamic as they are a unit. Having toured with Twisted Feet in Mexico, Mona was invited to Paris, Norway, and Holland. She starred in their Hip Hop production of Wall Street at the renowned Gothenburg Opera House; Zaituni and Wendy were featured in Dance Spirit magazine and along with Leticia, they performed folk and samba in Hammarkullefestivalen. All four performers were featured in Liseberg (Scandinavia's biggest amusement park.) These risk-takers have created a movement to change the perspectives of what dance is: the expression of the voice inside.

Hieroglyph Thesaurus is the epitome of what didn't happen to Hip Hop during its trend following era. A unit that speaks on internal, and external issues lyrically with undeniable sounds of composed masterpieces. Never being anything other but themselves.

A sleek, sexy style with a raw edge and a voice to match – this is Ashton Martin. Ashton grew up in the grittier part of NYC and from a young age used music as an outlet to express himself. Absorbing the sounds that came from the variety of genres that blared through his parents speakers, he began to develop his musical fingerprint. At the age of 10 he began using his voice as an instrument and by 12 he was penning his own songs. At 15, Ashton started performing and honing in on his many talents; and it wasn’t until his high school talent show, where he got an unexpected reaction to his performance, he realized he wanted to make his mark in music. Since then Ashton has been crafting his musical identity and piecing together the building blocks to his career. Ashton Martin combines a unique blend of Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk and Rock, which sets him apart from many of his contemporaries. He takes the greatness of the past and merges it with the sounds of today with his one-of-a-kind artistry. He's influenced by the best of the best in mainstream music; legends like Prince, the late James Brown, Rick James and Michael Jackson. Not bound by style or genre, Ashton is well on his way to new heights and becoming a force in music. Ashton Martin made his debut with his slow-burner "Your Body." He sings about his unhealthy addiction to his lover in his soon-to-be signature warm and sultry tone. The song is a continuous build of fiery yearn throughout. The yearn is taken to new heights in the bridge with lines like "I wanna infect you with my love so you can feel the same way I do!" With his upcoming EP, the music world is truly in for something special. Sky isn’t the limit for this artist, it is only the beginning.

Leon Marin is a 22 year old Independent American Lyricist/Hip Hop Artist, described by many as “the next great rapper from Brooklyn”. Before receiving this reaction by many, Leon’s musical vision began in a studio when he was 11 years of age & already a recognized poet in his neighborhood, Gowanus Housing. Through many experiences, Leon’s introspective music became geared toward a wide variety of topics; be it dark, the streets, the truth, &/or the spiritual. His music incorporates large, impressive production & has been known to pump energy back into the dying crowds of long performances. Deriving from much criticism, his determination & drive are rooted from his will to do more. In this past year alone, Leon has amassed over 11,000 music downloads, catered to thousands of fans, and has performed in over one hundred thirty shows in venues such as Public Assembly, The Pyramid Club, and numerous colleges & universities with artists such as The Roots, Wordspit The Illest, & New York City based rap group, Pro Era. He received national exposure during a performance on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” held on February 9, 2012 which catered to over 4 million viewers worldwide. This significantly increased his fan base and has secured his spot as one of New York’s premier up & coming Hip Hop artists. Since then, Leon has been elevating his musical presence & achieving goals frequently by remaining consistent, staying prepared for opportunity, & breeding success.

Frank Knight (also known as Knizza or Frank Knizza) is a Hip-Hop artist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Frank's roots trace all the way back to Coney Island then to Canarsie, Flatbush, and throughout the whole state of New York, and it's five boroughs. Frank is a very versatile Hip-Hop artist, who believes in putting his all in every single word spoken in his art. After growing up seeing multiple sides of life, in the multicultural diverse New York City, Frank decided to be a man of the people and reflect their struggles and joy throughout his music. Frank Knight has showcased his talent by performing in many venues in the short time he has been on the hip-hop scene. Frank has been able to perform at legendary monumental Hip-Hop areas such as The Pyramid, Webster Hall, Sapphire Lounge, Fatbeats, Rocksteady, S.O.B.'s, Southpaw, and many more. Frank Knight can be currently be seen on the Deans List Tour, which a nationwide college tour to over 20+ schools in different states all throughout the country.

Ambitious, creative, determined… these are words to describe ON SM@SH as an Emcee. Born upstate in Utica , ON SM@SH was brought into a family of music. He grew up in Queens, N.Y where he would begin to experience living thru a struggle life. Having a mother as a songstress allowed ON SM@SH to believe that he was bound for greatness in the music world. He found it to be irresistible. After loosing his father to the drug game at 2 years of age, and his step father passing away at 8 years old, ON SM@SH had to become the man of his household. The only male figure he had left was his uncle, and he was incarcerated most of the time during SM@SH's growth into a man. His mother was forced to give up pursuing her dream of being a singer so she could raise him and his brother and sisters. This kept him determined to keep the dream alive and pursue his own career and make his mark in hip hop. ON SM@SH attended George Westinghouse High School in Brooklyn , N.Y. Around this time frame, he began to walk the streets of Brooklyn much more. Connecting with the birth place of his parents, he started learning more about the streets and this began to mold him more into his alter ego “ON SM@SH”. This was also a time when he started to work more intensely on his music. Focusing on being the best rapper he could be allowed ON SM@SH to hook up with producers and other artist that shared the same ambition. After seeing how much hard work there is that has to go into making it in this industry, he grew fond of the challenge. He once stated, “ I used to stay up late nights trying to perfect my writing skills as well as my flow... as a matter of a fact, I still do!". Continuing on his journey, ON SM@SH progressed as a lyricist and still continues to everyday. His ambition for music continues to grow and he has no limits to where he believes he can go in the future. He is a revolutionists in the making!

Hailing from Hollis, Queens is NyboЯ showcasing music the elements inspired by all genres, creating a modern sound. NyboЯ keeps it down to earth and engaging with her witty bars, and interchangeable flows. Her latest EP, "Shadow of a Doubt," can be found at www.RestlessVisionaries.com.

Sus.Life is a collective of music artist, instrumentalist and producers from out of Brooklyn,NY. Sus.Life = Souls.Unitedby.Songs Living.In.Failed.Environments. | Each solo artist represents a portion of the musical styling that is blended together when performing as a live band. The Live band portion consists of the two emcees Rigga MF Morti$ and Renima, [Singer] Enfinite Soul, [Singer and guitarist] Joey B. Rains, [Singer and instrumentalist] Zachary Durham and [pianist] Zane Durham. Sus.Life's band blends together the sounds of raw hiphop lyrics and integrity, with jazz vibes, soulful melodies and any other genre they feel necessary to get the message and expression across. Sus.Life Artists: Renima, Rigga MF. Morti$, Joey B. Rains, Zachary Durham, Enfinite Soul, Zane Durham,

Arthur Z. Baton Jr. (Born January 13, 1992) Better known by his stage name "A.R. Stylez" is an American Hip-Hop Recording Artist, Poet, Songwriter & Aspiring Actor from Brooklyn, New York. The New Yorker is know to be a perfectionist, strong minded and passionate Artist who delivers soulful & relatable music. His influences are the late Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, J. Cole, Common, Jill Scott, Tyrese, Nas, Lupe Fiasco and more. His passion for music brought him on stage for the first time at the age of thirteen. Performing at the historic Knitting Factory, located in New York City. Follow him on his journey.

Eric Franklin, II better known as Karma P was born February 25, 1993 In Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in East New York where he spent most of his life. At the Age of 9 he found his love of rapping being influenced by the family and friends around him. His first EP "My Dope Ass Swagger" set the bar for his listeners and fans to hold him to. They gave him critique but expressed how much they loved his sound, voice and his ear for hit records. Recently Karma has dropped his first mixtape #Flight112. With the meaning of the title being the takeoff of a new Brooklyn era by the word “flight” and the number “112” which is the start of every Brooklyn zip code, Karma has stepped up to the plate for the next generation of Brooklyn rap. The mixtape dropped on August 5, 2013 and has received nothing but good responses since. Karma P is most definitely a young man to watch in the upcoming years in this industry. http://karmapmusic.wix.com/karmap

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Many artists in today’s hip hop community struggle to not only establish themselves as great entertainers & soulful poets, they also tend to allow their peak of success to keep them stabilized as a rapper and not venturing into the path as a hip hop mogul or business man. Very few have a solid foundation to put them in that world of businessmen who rap. One of the few is that of Elijah “Adrenalin” Johnson. At the age of 22, Adrenalin, has set out to not only leave a historic mark in music, with his upcoming debut mix tape, For Better or Worse, he aims to create a legacy as a business man who knows the music industry inside and out. “I don’t want to be known just as a rapper, I want to leave a legacy of a knowledgeable business man first, that can own the stage when given a mic.” At the age of 9, his influences in music were Nas, James Brown, The Rolling Stones and DMX. Experiencing artist such as these, who have branded themselves and carved a little slice of history in music, sparked that fire in Adrenalin. That same spark has pushed him to be in full command of his craft, identity and music. Growing up in Long Island, New York, living on the dividing line of cultural class, Johnson was able to see the effects of living in low, middle & high class communities. Taking those struggles, victories, curses and blessings & transforming them into relatable content which appeals to all. Music has fueled Johnson’s ambition to be knowledgeable about the business side of the music world. With digital marketing experience at Roc Nation, Berkeley College amongst other prominent companies, Adrenalin is graduating in 2014 from Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. While there he was the president of the Music Club and participates on the committee for the Dean’s List College Tour. This is a clear preview that Elijah is gaining the valuable tools needed to progress in the music industry. In 2011, Adrenalin was given the honor to create an admissions theme song/video for Berkeley College. This propelled him into overnight success in the educational world, helping to gain a faithful fan following. Now if you are anybody at Berkeley, you’ve probably heard the record on countless occasions. In 2013, he was given the opportunity to create the official soundtrack titled Love Over Fame for author Sarah Price’s now best-selling novel Plain Fame. This is just another great example of Adrenalin’s adaptability. As Adrenalin continues to evolve as an MC and business man, he is able to share those experiences through music showing us his versatility, depth and appreciation for an art form that has and will continue to leave a legacy for future generations to follow.

It’s who wins not who comes the closest!!!! Confident swagger, charismatic presence, and a poets demeanor, Pete.Colon, AKA P.C, speaks through his music and lyrics and he has a lot to say. Pete was born in Harlem, NY, and raised in the South Bronx (The home of HIP-HOP). Forced to leave home at the age of 13, he lived in shelters and courted trouble. He saw first hand the darkness of the streets, but he also saw the power of the spoken word and the freedom of thought. At 21 he joined the United States Army and through his belief in God he was able to channel his anger and frustration to produce eccentric flows, write prophetic lyrics and perform as if born on stage. Pete wants to be able to entertain the masses while moving their spirits with his words. Pete has performed at various venues which include the legendary Apollo, the Intrepid, the Special Olympics and hundreds of open mics and showcases. He appeared on MTV and NBA INSIDE STUFF. He thinks of each performance as being his first and last. As Pete’s lyrics flow, the music pounds and the audience responds, that is the power and freedom Pete lives for. He wants his audience, to simply love the kid. Pete has been writing his whole life. He thinks of himself as a messenger on the move. Constantly thinking and writing about anything that comes to mind. He creates the concepts, hooks and lyrics himself. Pete Colon believes that he is someone who came from nothing and is striving to EARN everything. Everyday life could not break him, as a person all he had was himself and his dream. It’s who wins not who comes the closest… Crawl b4 you walk.. Walk b4 you run.. Run b4 you fly.. Fly b4 you DIE..

"Of Course...." Multifaceted singer and songwriter B. Morgan, AKA Mr-Of-Course, is exactly what the game has been missing. Literally ! Upon returning to the states after some time of reflection and blueprinting in his homeland, Jamaica, B Morgan has cultivated a sound and brand which as it stands is incomparable by standards less than A-list characters. An advocate for pure R&B music, that old feeling which was laid claim to by legends such as the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, on up to newer classic performers such as Usher, and Maxwell. "I make music for the love, and the lovers that listen to it." Always one to pay homage to the artistry and vibrancy of his culture, B Morgan's infectious vocals has served as the captivating inspiration to audiences far and wide. A mainstay on the NYC Hip Hop and R&B scene, B Morgan's allure has kept him on the tips of many a tastemakers, and supporters' tongue. TEAM MORGAN, as they are known, are those who have truly vowed to be in participation of something incredible, the brand which is B Morgan. Representative of a transition to a mature place, that place from which he now records and draws up his formula for success. Always the engaging individual, B Morgan uses all outlets be it social media and more, to provide tangibility of man, artist, entertainer. The objective of changing the face and sound of music for years to come, is one that B Morgan finds to be very realistic; his eagerness to etch his name in the conversation of all time greats is what pushes him each and every day. “His effortless talent and instant appeal transcend the boundaries of the music industry’s expectations and is what drew me to him and keeps me eagerly anticipating his success.” - Irving "Irv HD" Rose, CEO, DaDaDoe Ent

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2013
Oct 18th Hofstra University
Nov 7th City College 
Nov 12th Hunter College 
Nov 14th John Jay College 
Nov 15th Medgar Evers College 
Nov 20th Fivetowns College 
Nov 23rd SUNY Brockport
and more..

2014
Jan 31st Stonybrook
Feb 21st NYIT
Feb 25th BMCC
Feb 27th Del State University
March 7th UCONN
March 14th St Johns
March 25th NYU
and more...

FIRST STOP: Hofstra University

The first stop on the 2nd annual Deans List Tour was a blast! It was held at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY and as you can see from the picture to the left it was a packed house! Artist after artist brought the energy level up and the crowd danced, laughed, and most of all they smiled through out the night!

Make sure you catch the Dean's List Tour as it runs through out the course of both the fall and spring semester this year! Can't wait to see you there...

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