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Force MD'sThe Force MDs originally called itself the L.D.s, then the Force MCs, but ultimately preferred MD, which is short for musical diversity. Though the group wasn't quite always as recognizable as other New York R&B acts when it first started, the Force MDs were among the first R&B vocal groups to intermix doo-wop-affected consonances with hip-hop beats.When the group began performing as the L.D.s on Greenwich Village street corners and the Staten Island ferry, the group was comprised of brothers Stevie D. and Antoine "T.C.D." Lundy (b. February 3, 1964, d. January 21, 1998), their uncle Jessie Lee Daniels, and friends Trisco Pearson and Charles "Mercury" Nelson (December 19, 1964–March 9, 1995) son of Charles Daniels. After they connected with DJ Dr. Rock, they also performed as Dr. Rock & the MCs and played at hip hop shows.By the time the Force MDs got a record deal, signing with Tommy Boy Records in 1984, the group had already developed into a pure quiet storm/contemporary R&B group, with its top-ten R&B hit "Tears" from the Love Letters album and signified by the group's street attitude. It produced a collection of R&B hits throughout the 1980s, but its sole pop hit was the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-penned love song "Tender Love" from both their second album, Chillin’ (1985), and the 1985 feature film and soundtrack Krush Groove. The single proved to be a huge success, peaking at #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart, which became and instant R&B classic,and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks, [1] which was one of the tracks that helped Jam & Lewis garner a Grammy award for Producer of the Year. With the exception of their first album, the group was also the first act on Tommy Boy to have major-label distribution through its then-parent Warner Bros. Records.The Force MDs finally scored its first R&B #1 hit in 1987, "Love is a House," from the group's third album, Touch and Go. However, the group's popularity began to wane the following year. A fourth album, Step to Me, was released in 1990, and its featuring production was by Full Force, Marley Marl, Monte Moir (of the Time) and others. Mercury and Trisco then left, only to be replaced by Rodney "Khalil" Lundy and Shawn Waters. The group then released the album Moments in Time in 1994.Tragedy struck the group three times with the passing of three of its members: Charles "Mercury" Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack in 1995; Antoine "T.C.D." Lundy died of Lou Gehrig's disease in 1998; and DJ Dr. Rock died under unknown circumstances. The Remaining MDs returned with a comeback album titled "The Reunion" in 2000
MARLENE RHEIN
Writer/Actor/Director who has directed over 50 music videos including 2Pac Shakur's last as well as the "F-Me Pumps" video for Amy Winehouse. Her first feature film, THE BIG SHOT-CALLER, won several festival awards, and she has since created and starred in several comedy web series including MY PARENTS ARE CRAZIER THAN YOURS, ANGRY GLADYS, and I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE ASSHOLES. She won "Best Actress" award at the Long Island Film Festival for her self-starring, multi-character short film "Let Me Tell You A Story," and was selected as one of the "Top 25 New Faces of Independent Film" in FILMMAKER MAGAZINE. She is currently crowdfunding her new web series, THE SO-SO YOU DON'T KNOW, a dark comedy about urban loneliness
Robbie Maxx
From State Championships to college recruit, from a college student/athlete to college dropout, Robbie Maxx has revamped his past into an unexpected Musical/Lyrical/Personable artist through determination, patience, and that same 'Never Back Down' mentality that has traveled with him through his competitive past. Finally Robbie Maxx and Airplay Entertainment proudly introduce to you an 'Industry Beast' ready to tackle what too many take for granted, LIFE!
As a young athlete, Robbie has dabbled with music since freshman year in college where he began with simply creating a MySpace. After friends began to catch on and see some talent, he began encountering producers and others working hard like him searching for a come up. During his third year attending Montclair State University, Robbie met Airplay Entertainment's, Elijah "Jah Messiah" Duplessis by chance. He soon found his way to their studio in Bloomfield, NJ called 'The Booga Basement' where legendary artists such as The Fugees, City High, and Akon made their come up!
After dropping the "The Universal Milkyway" mixtape, and performing shows at venues such as “SOB’s”, “Don Hills”, and more, with a trio group including, Airplay CEO Keith "Lil Wonda" Duplessis and B. Madison, Robbie soon found himself revamping his solo career after the group parted ways. A year and a half later Robbie Maxx dropped his debut solo mixtape "Industry Beast Volume 1: The Alter Ego", which received great reviews and had some classic visuals and anthems, including the Summer anthem "Summer Vacation" Prod. by Eugene Ugo & Weezy (video available on YouTube).
This past December, he put out his second project called "A Different World.” Robbie considers this project "the start of his career" and "a maturity unheard of in less than a year.” Available videos off the project include "Wide Awake" ft. Plan B and "Volcano" ft. Lil Wonda, which can both be found on YouTube. With all of this material, Robbie is on the move and has done recent shows at Allure Lounge with 'The Industry's Alternative', Mexicali Live, East Stroudsburg’s Homecoming and Springfest, TIA's Fashion Show at Dolce, and other spot shows throughout the tri-state area, many of which alongside Airplay's other act on the rise, GLPA (GOD LOVE PEACE AIRPLAY)! The response has been nothing but positive. The world needs to prepare for one of the most unique and lyrically talented, up and coming artists’ New Jersey has seen in a while! With flip shades on his face, and a 'bxxb' Snapback on his head, Robbie Maxx is on a mission to prove that hip-hop can come from anywhere, and it's those who keep it real that succeed! Enjoy and embrace the new look and face of Music, Art and Entertainment! Robbie Maxx is here to FUG SH*T UP! #bxxb #APE2013
MARLENE RHEIN
Writer/Actor/Director who has directed over 50 music videos including 2Pac Shakur's last as well as the "F-Me Pumps" video for Amy Winehouse. Her first feature film, THE BIG SHOT-CALLER, won several festival awards, and she has since created and starred in several comedy web series including MY PARENTS ARE CRAZIER THAN YOURS, ANGRY GLADYS, and I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE ASSHOLES. She won "Best Actress" award at the Long Island Film Festival for her self-starring, multi-character short film "Let Me Tell You A Story," and was selected as one of the "Top 25 New Faces of Independent Film" in FILMMAKER MAGAZINE. She is currently crowdfunding her new web series, THE SO-SO YOU DON'T KNOW, a dark comedy about urban loneliness
Robbie Maxx
From State Championships to college recruit, from a college student/athlete to college dropout, Robbie Maxx has revamped his past into an unexpected Musical/Lyrical/Personable artist through determination, patience, and that same 'Never Back Down' mentality that has traveled with him through his competitive past. Finally Robbie Maxx and Airplay Entertainment proudly introduce to you an 'Industry Beast' ready to tackle what too many take for granted, LIFE!
As a young athlete, Robbie has dabbled with music since freshman year in college where he began with simply creating a MySpace. After friends began to catch on and see some talent, he began encountering producers and others working hard like him searching for a come up. During his third year attending Montclair State University, Robbie met Airplay Entertainment's, Elijah "Jah Messiah" Duplessis by chance. He soon found his way to their studio in Bloomfield, NJ called 'The Booga Basement' where legendary artists such as The Fugees, City High, and Akon made their come up!
After dropping the "The Universal Milkyway" mixtape, and performing shows at venues such as “SOB’s”, “Don Hills”, and more, with a trio group including, Airplay CEO Keith "Lil Wonda" Duplessis and B. Madison, Robbie soon found himself revamping his solo career after the group parted ways. A year and a half later Robbie Maxx dropped his debut solo mixtape "Industry Beast Volume 1: The Alter Ego", which received great reviews and had some classic visuals and anthems, including the Summer anthem "Summer Vacation" Prod. by Eugene Ugo & Weezy (video available on YouTube).
This past December, he put out his second project called "A Different World.” Robbie considers this project "the start of his career" and "a maturity unheard of in less than a year.” Available videos off the project include "Wide Awake" ft. Plan B and "Volcano" ft. Lil Wonda, which can both be found on YouTube. With all of this material, Robbie is on the move and has done recent shows at Allure Lounge with 'The Industry's Alternative', Mexicali Live, East Stroudsburg’s Homecoming and Springfest, TIA's Fashion Show at Dolce, and other spot shows throughout the tri-state area, many of which alongside Airplay's other act on the rise, GLPA (GOD LOVE PEACE AIRPLAY)! The response has been nothing but positive. The world needs to prepare for one of the most unique and lyrically talented, up and coming artists’ New Jersey has seen in a while! With flip shades on his face, and a 'bxxb' Snapback on his head, Robbie Maxx is on a mission to prove that hip-hop can come from anywhere, and it's those who keep it real that succeed! Enjoy and embrace the new look and face of Music, Art and Entertainment! Robbie Maxx is here to FUG SH*T UP! #bxxb #APE2013
