Mambo Sauce + The Movement + The Five One January 1, 2011

Mambo Sauce - the electric-red mystery concoction that is a staple comfort and must-have of Washington, DC, has found itself a namesake, and a sound. Mambo Sauce (the band) brings to life a tapestry of unparallel musicianship. Although their sound is oft described as mystical, it is undisputed by their vast array of loyal fans that this coveted band looks, feels and sounds like pure, unadulterated music. Jawn Murray, Entertainment Reporter with the Tom Joyner Morning Show and columnist with AOL Black Voices called the group's sound "the quintessential savior the industry needs to return authenticity, quality and pure rhythm to music." Mambo Sauce delivers a fresh fusion of old-Soul (think Marvin Gaye), new school Hip-Hop, cross-bred with Rock and the deep and thick percussions of Go-Go, the indigenous sound of DC.

Mambo Sauce's high-energy live performance typically begins with the melodic chords of Grammy nominated musical director and keyboardist, Christian "Chris" Wright. He is solo until joined by the powerful rhythms of a true phenomenon - rightfully coined the heartbeat of the band, drummer Patricia "Twink" Little. Then bassist, Khari Pratt, alerts the crowd of his dramatic presence, roaring and thumbing along the bass strings, and producing deep sounds that infiltrate the listener's soul. Percussionist Jermaine "Pep" Cole then raps hard on the congas and timbales, stamping the true stylistic link between Mambo Sauce and Go-Go music. Lead vocalist Alfred "Black Boo" Duncan next takes the mic proving that he is not only one of the most talented and creative lyricist of his time, but that his unique vocal abilities add rawness to the Band. The ingredient of Mambo Sauce is only complete when the soulful and tantalizing vocals of lead vocalist Joi "JC" Carter are blended in the mix.

It soon becomes obvious that each member of the Band is a virtuoso in their own right --hand-picked for their breadth of talent, creativity and musicianship. Mambo Sauce's undeniable chemistry is portrayed through impeccable sound as they woo their audience with original songs such as "No Sleep", "Sweet Baby" and "Things Will Get Better." Mambo Sauce's listeners become one with their music; as the socially conscious lyrics and penetrating rhythms brings the crowd to the very edge of the stage, begging and chanting for more. As hailed in the Richmond Times Dispatch in 2008 by Kathryn Stewart, Mambo Sauce's "music forces you to move. Not just nod your head or tap your feet, the electrifying sound takes over your body."

Each year since their formation in 2005, Mambo Sauce climbs closer and closer to taking the music industry by storm - alerting the world that they are the groundbreaking incarnation of a new music realm. In 2007 they garnered the 93.9 WKYS award for Best Current Song ("Miracles") and Band of the Year. In 2008 "Welcome to DC" hit the Billboard Charts as one of the Hot 100 Hip-Hop/R&B Singles, followed by the release of its signature video directed by Tabi Bonney that was in rotation on BETJ, MTV, and VH1 Soul. They were honored in 2009 with two DMV EMA awards for Best Go-Go Band and Best Band, Duo or Group, and with a WAMMIE (Washington (DC) Area Music Awards) for best Go-Go Duo or Group. Mambo Sauce's extensive list of credits also includes performing at some of DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New York, North Carolina and Ohio's finest venues, and sharing the stage with national artists such as Soldiers of Jah Army ("SOJA"), Nas, Fertile Ground, Gym Class Heroes, Reel Big Fish, Young Jock, Keisha Cole, The Game, The Clipse, Deadprez, Toots and the Maytels, Damien Marley, Trey Songz, J. Holiday, Lil' Kim, and O.A.R., to name a few.

Mambo Sauce and their company, Mambo Sauce Entertainment, LLC, is not only a band; they are a brand and a movement. Their endeavors include infiltrating the international music market and expanding their talents into other entertainment genres. Mambo Sauce's zeal and passion for music is only matched by their commitment to community service. They use the "Mambo Sauce" brand to speak out against prevailing societal issues such as the world AIDS epidemic, homelessness, child soldiers in Africa, and domestic violence; and to mentor and educate young people.
http://www.myspace.com/mambosauce
http://www.youtube.com/user/officialmambosauce

Rock, Reggae and Hip Hop: Each is definable, recognizable and at once familiar to people the world over--but never before have those three forms of musical expression been blended into a sound that is as indefinable as it is recognizable and familiar. Enter the Philadelphia quartet known as The Movement.

Growing up with one another in Columbia, South Carolina, Joshua Swain and Jordan Miller spent time jamming in various high school bands together. Swain, a multi‐instrumentalist versed in guitar, bass, and drums, left for Florida's Full Sail University in 2001, while Miller honed his freestyle rap, guitar, and keyboard skills in Columbia. Upon returning in 2002, Swain reconnected with Miller and the two began writing songs in Swain's garage using a drum machine and drawing from musical influences that ranged from Sublime to Tupac to Pink Floyd. The Movement was born.

Early incarnations of the band found them as a trio. It was Swain, Miller and DJ Jon Ruff. They developed a loyal following as a trio and went on to release their first full length album, entitled On Your Feet. That album, recorded and mixed in 24 studio hours, was released in March of 2004 and continues to be well received by new fans worldwide.

Fast forward to 2008. The band had built a loyal following while touring the Southeastern circuit nonstop and opening for national acts such as Steel Pulse, Blues Traveler, Slightly Stoopid, The Wailers, Ludacris, G. Love & Special Sauce, Common, Long Beach Shortbus, The Wu Tang Clan, 311, and Rebelution. Things were good but stale; the band wasn't breaking any new ground and the members began to lose interest. DJ Jon Ruff left the band to pursue a family while Josh and Jordan came to a crossroads. Enter producer Chris DiBeneditto (G. Love & Special Sauce, Slightly Stoopid, The Expendables), who had seen the band several times and was searching for new talent to work with. The Movement quickly teamed up with him at Philadelphonic Studios in Philadelphia to begin work on what would become "Set Sail". It was a creative tsunami--Josh and Jordan churned out eighteen songs within a week's time. Revived by the momentum, a commitment was made to relocate to Philadelphia in order to give the project every chance to blossom. The next step was to solidify the band's roster so Chris DiBeneditto contacted local drummer Gary Jackson. After one jam session together, Gary accepted an offer to join the band and promptly suggested bassist Jay "Smiles" Schmidt as the missing element. It clicked right away. The vibe was on. The Movement was reborn!

The prominent new additions to the group proved their worth immediately as the live music took on a potency it had never achieved with a looped beat. The band's dedication to touring virtually nonstop since the release of Set Sail has served to establish their increasing reputation as an unmissable live show. As a further result, Set Sail has thus far attained the number 7 spot on iTunes' Top 100 Reggae Albums, brushing shoulders with the releases of long-established icons of the genre. As the fanbase booms, the crowds reach a fever pitch--but this is only the beginning--The Movement is about to Set Sail!
http://www.myspace.com/themovementvibe

The Five One's influences range from legendary rock/pop artists to the most iconic figures in hip-hop culture. If you had to define their sound you would have to imagine The Beatles rapping over a punk song made by Bob Marley. Although their sound is refreshing, the most meaningful aspect behind The Five One is their concept. Revalulion [rev-uh-loo-lee-n], is the action of personifying oneself as a color, which is a philosophical term coined by the band. The members of The Five One Red, Blue, Green, and Gold, have simplified themselves from the complexities of societal identity by becoming colors. Defined only by the color in their closets, the color-coded quartet has a niche for meaningful lyrics and a sound that defies the norms of popular music. Trekking around their area now known as the DMV (Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia), they have spread their music and mythology while sharing the stage with local acts whose genres range from Rock and Reggae to Hip-Hop and R&B.
http://thefiveone.com/

Official Website: http://www.jamminjava.com/