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Dee Lee Show Airs From Forge Recording

March 13, 2017

While in town comedian Dee Lee taped his weekly radio show at Forge Recording. Described as “Christian Reality Radio,” The Dee Lee Show plays the top hits of today and yesterday and includes celebrity interviews, local artists, and relevant current events.

Shelly Shell Williams and Dee Lee discuss current events in Studio A

For years, Dee Lee has been sharing his gift of comedy, appropriately labeled “The Ministry of Laughter,” with people across the country. A successful comedy club owner and host of HBO ZONE, Dee Lee has made numerous appearances on TV shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Apollo Comedy Hour.

Asia Sparks in Forge Recording’s lobby

Dee Lee’s guests for this episode were rapper and singer Asia Sparks, producer and founder of Ethical Music Entertainment Carvin Haggins, author Richard D. Sutton (Fear of Becoming a Man), and television producer Shelly Shell Williams. The show was recorded by producer Dejure Hest of Ethical Music Entertainment.

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Live Sound for Network TV

March 3, 2017

Forge Recording’s live sound team traveled to Fox 29 studios in Philadelphia for a taping of The Q Show. The sound team, headed by audio engineer Robbie Simmons and assisted by Sem Pierre, was tasked with providing the sound system for artist BriaMarie and her band, and a mix for both the network TV broadcast and the live studio audience.

It was a nearly live broadcast. The half-hour variety show, hosted by Quincy Harris, began taping at 11am and aired at noon. For the show BriaMarie premiered her single Love The Way We Argue. She was accompanied by dancers, backup singers, drummer, bass player, and DJ.

BriaMarie is signed to Ethical Music Entertainment, the record label of multi-platinum-selling, award-winning producer Carvin Haggins. Known as the “Fresh Princess,” BriaMarie’s music has been featured on VH1, MTV, TV One, Fox and radio stations across the country. Check out her music video for Love The Way We Argue below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkwXa3Cn5io&feature=youtu.be

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PHL Live Winner JaE at Forge

July 8, 2016

We were first introduced to JaE as this year’s PHL Live Center Stage R&B winner. Forge Recording was the studio sponsor and Carvin Haggins judged the R&B category.

JaE and Her Chicas (Forge Studios) for web

We then encountered JaE at the Mainline Mother’s Day event hosted by Ellen Smith (Will Smith’s sister), founder of Dining With Divas. JaE was the featured performer at the Black Tie Awards Gala and Forge Recording provided live sound and video for the event.

JaE recorded a new single “Faded Windows” with Forge Recording lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro, and has been back to Forge Recording several times for rehearsals.

At the same time JaE’s father, Lawrence “Junie” Drinks, was working at Forge Recording with producers Mike Anderson and singer/songwriter Janice McClain (Smack Dab In The Middle, Passion and Pain, Giving My Love) on a project for The Voice’s Matthew Schuler.

And, if that wasn’t enough, JaE’s cousin, Stanton Drinks, is a producer who works at Forge Recording for Carvin Haggins’ production company Ethical Music Entertainment.

It’s a small world after all!

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Rock On Philly Interview with Carvin Haggins

April 28, 2016

Rock On Philly recently interviewed award winning producer and songwriter, Carvin Haggins, about his music and time here at Forge Recording.

Haggins decided to make Forge his home this past Fall, using the studio to write, produce, and engineer his music. He is the founder of Ethical Music Entertainment, which strives to produce music that is ethical and grounded in love, respect, and morality.

Haggins has collaborated with Forge Recording and lead engineer, Ron DiSilvestro, on a number of projects, including a concussion anthem rap with ESPN medical correspondent Dr. David Wang, music video shoot “#L2LU” for EME artist BriaMarie, and TaMyya J’s single “Champion.” We look forward to more collaborations with Carvin in the future and are honored he chose Forge as his new home base.

Click here to read Rock On Philly’s interview with Carvin Haggins.

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Carvin Haggins Produces Concussion Anthem

March 24, 2016

“Know The Signs,” an educational rap video about the warning signs of concussions, has been gaining traction nationally. The song and video are the brainchildren of Dr. David Wang, Medical Director at Elite Sports Medicine, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. To bring his vision to life, Dr. Wang enlisted the help of ESPN and multi-platinum-selling, award-winning producer Carvin G. Haggins. The song was recorded at Forge Recording by lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro and features Ethical Music Entertainment artist BriaMarie and rapper Mark Steele.

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TaMyya J Debuts on Billboard’s Hot Singles Chart

March 24, 2016

Contemporary gospel artist TaMyya J’s new song “Champion” debuted at #15 on Billboard’s Hot Singles Chart. “Champion” was produced by Carvin G. Haggins, CEO, and co-produced by Stanton Drinks of Ethical Music Entertainment Productions.

Ethical Music recording artist BriaMarie provided backing vocals and Forge Recording lead engineer, Ron DiSilvestro, played drums and mixed the song.

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BriaMarie Music Video “#L2LU” filmed at Forge

March 1, 2016

Respect, self-esteem, empowerment, morality and love. These are the messages of Ethical Music Entertainment recording artist BriaMarie. Forge Recording was honored to have BriaMarie and Ethical Music CEO Carvin Haggins in the studio to film a music video. The song, entitled “#L2LU” (Learn to Love You), carries a strong theme of individualism and self-respect.

Appearing in the video are Ron DiSilvestro on drums and Brendan McGeehan on bass—collectively known as the Forge Recording Rhythm Section.

Carvin Haggins is a multi-platinum-selling, award-winning songwriter and producer who has worked with Will Smith, Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott and Justin Timberlake. He endeavors to make a positive change to the message in music, and his collaboration with BriaMarie supports that mission.

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