Conrad Clifton Music Producer and Actor Announces Movie Project with "Beat Makers" Director LaRon Austin and His First Installment in an Anticipated Musical Series
Online, June 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - ATLANTA, GEORGIA- Better known as HeadROC (Battery 5), has found himself in the epicenter of two projects slated for 2010, which include starring in "Beat Makers" own award-winning director LaRon Austin's latest movie, "Battle" and the first installment release of the long awaited musical series "The Demonstration."
"Battle" is a coming-of-age drama about an unknown producer Rippa (Clifton) who pursues his passion for composing music. He wants to produce music for the top rappers in teh industry and be respected as a producer worldwide. His fast-talking manager and best friend Jay (Chris Burns) tries to help him get ahead despite Rippa's often temperamental attitude. He introduces Rippa to a strong-willed student filmmaker Monique (Onira Tares) who wants Rippa to appear in her Hip-Hop documentary, whic is also met with resistance from Rippa. He must find his way through various circumstances that occur in his personal life and find a way to mirror his soul and energy into his productions before he faces off at the national Iron Chef Beat Battle Competition. 16 talented contestants compete, but only one can be left standing at the end of this intensive producers "Battle."
Hip-Hop Atlanta icon Talib Shabazz and legendary D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik quickly offered their presence to this extraordinary film that genuinely represents the true spirit of Atlanta's music scene:
"My experience on working on "Battle" was a wonderful one. All the acting was great and LaRon was superb in pulling out of us exactly what was needed for every scene. Coming crom this world, I'm honored to be a part of getting this story told.. I sincerely hope that people and fans alike see the attention that was put into making this feel as authentic as possible." -D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik
"Battle" blends the mood, vigor and themes of "8 Mile" the perseverance and edge of "Hustle and Flow" with the old school vibe of "Juice."
"Battle" is set to be released Auguest 2010. The film is scripted by Martin Kelley and Eddie Singleton. Executive Produced by Cassis Weathersby ("You Got Served"), Produced by Kelley and Singleton along with Kenno Rixson and Bennie Swint.
HeadROC's second development "The Demonstration" is a series of musical projects produced and engineered by HeadROC. Each venture is an exclusive, novel collection of productions fitting each arts's imaginatvie and ispired style. A track record with heavyweight producers and artist's such as Tricky Stewart, Bryan Michael Cox, Missy Elliott, Jazze Phae, The Dream, Rick Ross, Jazmine Sullivan, Asher Roth, Chilli (of TLC), Yung Joc, Ester Dean and Yelawolf is just a taste of a catalog holding amplified and unending mastery that's as versatile as the producer himself; rarely found in an era where most producers foundation to fame are associated wto signature sounds. Each episode of "The Demonstration" is said by HeadROC to be "custom made to stand alone as a true work of art." Its first installment "The DEMO x HeadROC" (released March 2010), features Atlanta's rising star TRIMM with "Radio Killa" as the EP's single. The music video, directed by R.L. Scott (Champion Road), was filmed in TRIMM's hometown of East Point, Georgia. "The DEMO x HeadROC" can be downloaded at www.HEADROCDEMO.com. Other projects underway include Muffy (So Icey/Mizay Entertainment), Haziq Ali, Jarren Benton, Ashley Suitt and Eastiside Elz. Several featured artists are also associated to the movie "Battle."
Watch the promotional movie trailer for "Battle" at:http://www.Battle-Movie.com
\"Radio Killa\" by TRIMM/Produced by HeadROC
You may watch the video "Radio Killa" by TRIMM and HeadROC also at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sWz9SReQZs
For more information on "The Demonstration" please visit:http://www.HEADROCDEMO.com
"Battle" Media Contact:
Bennie SWINT
[email protected]
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"The Demonstration" Media Contact:
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