MEET THE FROM THE GROUND UP ENTERTAINMENT ARTISTS
SMIT-DEUCE
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JASMINE McKENZIE
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DIZ
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Smit-Deuce is a hip hop/rap artist with determination nuthing could standin the way of. Being the veteran on the label Smit-Deuce has been hoaning his skills and building his Hip Hop resume one day at a time since '99. On a steady drive to to the top getting recognized on the local scene as well as in the US & Germany, Smit-Deuce is better than ever with 2 solo albums,2 group albums & a mixtape under his belt as well as features on many other albums. Watch for 2 hot new projects coming soon from Smit-Deuce that are sure to keep the party straight bumpin.
BASKETCASE A.K.A BENNY B Is primarily a freestyle artist though he has recorded a few written projects in the past, He is head of the FTGU street team & part time videographer for the team, If you know Benny you know you can find him rollin in almost every circle from Windsor to B-Town, he has a uncontrollable knack for entertaining people with his unusual sense of humor and comical personality and has also earned the title POLLA ICE from local windsor artists.
JASMINE McKENZIE A.K.A JAZZY is a newer addition to the FTGY team. Jasmine had a deep backround in singing starting off at a young age singing for fun and in years to come she would accumulate 16 years singing in the church choir, with her well rounded singing talents and amazing voice FTGU artist SMIT-DEUCE felt she had that unique sound that needed to be added to the label, after a short discussion she decided to become a part of the FTGU movement. Watch for new features and projects to be coming from Jasmine in the near future.
D.I.Z is another new addition to the FTGU team. Showing a great interest in writing and performing hip hop D.I.Z. came to be part of the FTGU scene performing as a hype man for former FTGU artist TNB as well as sat in on numerous studio sessions with other members, after some time D.I.Z decided he wanted to start writing his own tracks. The first official track he took place in under the label was The FTGU Cypher along side SMIT-DEUCE,TNB,HAZIE HAZE which is to be featured on the upcoming WELCOME 2 THA 519 MIXTAPE watch for more to come from D.I.Z in the near future.
HEAD OF SECURITY...
​PHAT TONY​
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PROTOGRAPHER... TRIP​
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
​ROBBIE CHAPLAN​
PHAT TONY is the HEAD OF SECURITY for the FTGU team and long time friend of FTGU artist SMIT-DEUCE. With a strong backround in mixed martial arts and experiance in security PHAT TONY is a valuable camodity and member of the FTGU team.
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"THERE'S NO ONE ELSE I WOULD TRUST THE SAFETY OF MY ARTISTS OR MYSELF TO" SMIT-DEUCE FTGU
TRIP is the PHOTOGRAPHER for the FTGU team as well as long time friend of FTGU artist SMIT-DEUCE. With vast experiance in photography as well as an amazing eye for that perfect shot, TRIP has become another valuable addition to the FTGU family. From taking album cover photos to shooting group photos TRIP handles all aspects of FTGU photography. Watch for some of her new work to grace the pages of the FTGU website later this year.
CHAPLIN is the primary GRAPHIC DESIGN artists for the FTGU team. With talents in computer design and hand drawn designs as well as air brushing CHAPLIN is another valuable addition to the FTGU roster as well as owner of FTGU sister company From The Ground Up Designs wich offers services in a wide array of artisin mediums. For example air brushing, computer design, hand drawn design, tattoo work etc. Watch for Chaplin's work to be coming soon on the FTGU website.