DOUG "D.BAIL" BAILEY MEDIA ARTS SPECIALIST REEL

Happy New Year to you and yours! A day after the Rev. Martin Luther King holiday, I'm reminded that a dream comes with sacrifice and commitment. Nothing in life comes easy and as you get older sometimes dreams become harder to obtain. Giving up for me is not an option. Giving up for you shouldn't be either. Make adjustments and realign your goals to fit your current situation and believe that all things are possible. I had to put together a short reel highlighting some of my moments as a host over the past 8 years. This reel features R&B artist Amerie, Steele from the Brooklyn rap duo Smif & Wesson, Bad Boy Entertainment CEO and artist Diddy, female vocalist Dawn from Dirty Money and Danity Kane and G-Unit artist Lloyd Banks. The final portion of the reel is footage from me hosting the hit off-Broadway play 'Platanos & Collard Greens' from my Alma Mata New Jersey City University. It's 2013. Things have changed drastically in the world since I started this blog in 2008. The one thing that remains the same is my passion and love for what I do. If I have inspired one person to follow out their goals and be successful, I am pleased with that. I am not sure what the future holds but best believe I will continue to work hard and more efficient for the months ahead. Peace and blessings until the next post! - D.BAIL

MEDIA ARTS SPECIALIST REEL

D.BAIL FILES 'SOLO' EDITION

"I recently was blessed with the opportunity to interview a legendary R&B group, SOLO.(Eunique Mack, Darnell Chavis, Danielle Stokes, Bass: Robert Anderson)This is their first live interview in many years and we covered everything from the past, present and their bright future plans. SOLO debuted in 1995 with a new age classic soul sound that captivated millions around the globe. Discovered on a NYC street corner, the group was produced by one of R&B's greatest duos - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. SOLO was praised for their authentic sound by fans and critics alike and scored two top 10 R&B hits on their debut self-titled album, "SOLO". After their record label dissolved and their second album was released in 1998 with little to no promotion, SOLO took a break from music to pursue other ventures. Prompted by fans and friends yearning for that certain style of music that only SOLO can provide, the group reunited in 2010 and began recording once more. The chemistry is as great as it always was and the group is focused with a refreshed and rejuvenated start. I met up with SOLO courtesy of their manager, Patricia at Crown Jewelz Multimedia Center in Queens, NY. What I got was a classic interview that will be forever in my memory. We spoke on everything from their humble origins, favorite show memories, to adjusting to technology and so much more. We even were treated to a special performance! I hope you enjoy this candid interview and you can definitely stay tuned for the exciting return of quality soul music. SOLO is back!" - D.BAIL

Check out SOLO's fan interactive site:
SOLOTHEGROUP.COM

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