Legit Money Enterprise: Artist's Biographies

KoSha - CEO/B-Smooth Productions/Hip-Hop Artist

When one hears her unique voice, there will be no confusion as to whom it is. A new sound and style to female hip-hop music is being introduced through the newest upcoming Chicago-born artist, KoSha.
Many successes have been achieved musically since the start of her career in January of 2004. KoSha, born and raised as Inez Benson on the south side of Chicago, has a musical background dating back to her early elementary school days, playing several different instruments in her school band. With this passion for music and entertainment, a new journey began. In 2004, KoSha re-introduced herself to this passion through hip-hop. KoSha, the writer, entertainer, hip-hop artist, producer, businesswoman, developed from her love of music and entertainment. Creating a path for herself, KoSha quickly gained exposure in the artist community and the general music listening community through live performances throughout the Chicagoland area and mid-west region . In 2006, KoSha signed a production deal with Mr. Carl Davis and the historic Chi-Sound Records (The Dells, Tyrone Davis, Chi-Lites, Gene Chandler) and quickly began working on her first commercial release (B4 My Time...I Got Next!!!) with production guided by platinum and gold producer Kevin “K-Low” Rhames (Tupac’s Holla If Ya Hear Me, Pain). This album presented the single “Angel In Da Sky featuring Moesta, which became a favorite amongst fans, local artists and radio personalities alike, and gained radio rotation on both syndiacted, internet, and college radio stations in the mid-west. In 2007, on good terms, KoSha left Chi-Sound Records to further expand her own production company and work on her upcoming independent release. KoSha has successfully been able to appeal to the ears of those hip-hop fans who have lost connection with the very few female mainstream hip-hop artists of today. Though obstacles have been presented along the way, KoSha has undoubtedly managed to stay focused, self-determined and motivated to be an artist with longevity. With continued drive and inspiration for being creative musically, KoSha will definitely be amongst the rankings of a MC Lyte, Queen Latifa, and those who are considered to be female hip-hop history makers.
Currently, KoSha is in the studio with engineer Nate Oberman (Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, George Clinton, Pussycat Dolls) completing her second full length album entitled “Kopestetik” (2009), with production being provided by Atlanta up and coming producer White Owl Bundy. Collaborations on this project include two of Chicago’s most sought after female and male R&B vocalists, Rene’ Matthew and Lepolion Henderson.
KEY CAREER POINTS
2004- January- Began writing and producing hip-hop music
2004- February-Formed B-Smooth Productions
2005- June- Song collaboration “Taking Over” (Moesta feat. KoSha) featured on Chicago’s WGCI 107.5 Rock Da Mic Show with radio personality Teefa. Live radio interview also conducted.
2005- Performed at the Virgin Records Store hip-hop showcase
2005- Performed at the Canopy Club in Champaign, IL for Univ of Il basketball player Dee Brown’s NBA Draft Party/Fashion Show
2006- July- Signed production deal with Mr. Carl Davis and Chi-Sound Records. Worked with platinum and gold former Tupac producer, Kevin “K-Low” Rhames on first album release entitled “B4 My Time...I Got Next”.
2006- Performed at the Black Arts Festival in Kalamazoo, MI.
Performed at the Ribs And Soul Festival in Detroit, MI.
Performed at the Jericho Walk Festival featuring R&B group Public Announcement
Several radio interviews conducted with Lamont Watts of WKKC 89.3 FM
2007- Song “Angel In Da Sky” from the release entitled “B4 My Time...I Got Next!!!” featured in BET short film “Reflections”, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
Recipient of the 2007 1st Annual Orkitt Awards as Best New Female Hip-Hop Artist In Chicago
2007- July-Performed on main stage at the African/Carribean Festival Of Life featuring Leon and Butu Banton
2007- Performed in Austin, TX as one of six top acts selected by Billboard, Taxi, and Disc Makers in the Southwest Finals of the Independent Music World Series.
2008- Performed at the Alderman/Committee Man Howard Brooking Jr. 5th Annual Family Summer Youth Festival as co-headliner with Universal Republic recording artist Ben One.
2008- Opening Act for Day 26 and Ben One at the Harold Washington Cultural Center
2008- Featured as the only female hip-hop artist in the On The Verge Column of West Virginia Soul hip-hop magazine.
2008- Blog Talk Radio interview with Howard Barrett Jr on the show “A More Perfect Union”
2008- Podcast interview on Dr. Mo Dangerzone show (NY)
2008- Working in the studio on up-coming independent release entitled “Kopestetik”, mixed and engineered by Nathan Oberman (Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, R. Kelly, Pussycat Dolls)
2009- January-Performance at I'll Make Me A World In Iowa Festival. Des Moine, Iowa
2009- August-Winner of 2nd Annual Orkitt Awards- Female Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year
2009- November- Headlining Performance With Live Band @ The Darkroom, Chicago, IL
2009- November-Premier of single "Common Ground" and phone interview with Marvell Gable on 88.9 FM Da "I"

Renè Matthew - Singer/Song Writer/Actress/Model

With today's technology, one who lacks strong vocal abilities can easily enter a recording studio and leave that session sounding like the greatest vocalist of them all. In the case of upcoming R&B vocalist Rene' Matthew, this is not necessary. Rene', a young and beautiful singer and songwriter, was blessed with the gift of voice, natural, melodic, free of the special effects. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Rene' has been a songstress since the age of three. Her vocal abilities can put one in the mind of Mary Wells, Billie Holiday, and ranging all the way to modern day Alicia Keys, Rhianna, and Keri Hilson. But not only is Rene' a great vocalist, she also possesses talent in modeling and acting, currently working with Lawrence Wallace (Deep Productions) on her debut television show entitled "All About Rene'." This show focuses on the real-life journey of Rene' Matthew and her road to success as a young aspiring female R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop singer. Backed by fans, family, and friends, Rene' has more than enough support in her musical, acting, and modeling endeavors. Opportunities have always presented themselves to this upcoming star as she has had the chance to grace the stage with some of the industry's biggest named stars. Rene' believes in using her talents for a purpose as she has performed for many charitable events, giving back to the community is a top priority for her. Self-motivated, determined and yet still humble, will ensure her all of the successes that are yet to come. This is a young lady who has goals and knows exactly what she needs to do in order to achieve them. Not only does she have the "look", but most importantly, the sound, which will carry her musical career far and beyond expectations. Rene' Matthew will definitely become a household name in the entertainment industry.
My Main Music/Entertainment industry gigs:
Sang The National Anthem at the UIC Pavilion for the Chicago- SKY WNBA
Received a special award from Governor George Ryan (of Illinois) for outstanding achievements, (for using her performing talents to raise money for charitable organization; Salvation Army, March of Dimes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and numerous senior citizen organizations)
Performed on stage with “Marcus Paulk” (Miles, of the Moesha Show)
Won The Achievement Award from the Chicago Urban League (prize: a desktop computer)l
Won the Dark & Lovely Color Flash “Live the life of a hip-hop star sweepstakes
Opening act for Pretty Ricky and Bump J
Feature in Vibe Magazine
Won the Wgci music seminar demo
Performed at the women empowerment opening up for Lloyd and Fabulous
Performed at the women empowerment opening up for Tank, Jaheim, Ray J and Jeff Majors
Nominated for Jet Magazine powerful women making a difference
Make me a world in Iowa Festival ( Headliner )
Morse Theater
Chicago State HIV && AIDS awareness
Bkfamfest Chicago tour feat: Mario
Real men can cook (opened for Da Pope)
Nike tour Labron James (new movie: More Then A Game)