CSJQ Celebrates Their ‘Best Rap/Hip-Hop’ Nod  And Release Their Second Single/Music Video For ‘The Life’

Virginia‘s hip-hop/funk duo CSJQ (Clayton Savage and JayQuan) earned a Hollywood Music In Media Award (HMMA) nomination in the ‘Best Rap/Hip-Hop‘ category for their infectious indie hit, ‘F.U.N.‘ The single is currently climbing Starfleet Music‘s Hip-Hop and Indie chart, at #10 and #3 respectively.

Happening on November 17, 2011 at the world-famous Hollywood & Highland Kodak Theatre complex in Hollywood, Calif., the HMMAs honor music of visual mediums, the talented individuals responsible for it, and the music of mainstream and independent artists around the world. For CSJQ, this will count as their first nomination.

“We are both surprised and honored to be nominated in the best Rap/Hip-Hop category for the HMMAs,” said JayQuan. “Clayton and I are very excited!”

On October 8, the band wrapped filming for their second single, the title track from their EP debut, “The Life.” El Bravador filmworks returns as the clip’s director—the digital cinematographers also directed their first video for their nominated track.

CSJQ has been fast on the promotional track in support of their four-track EP. In addition to signing a major deal with Veal-Steen Publishing, the band has recently been featured on The Trades, Revive All Music, Grown and Sexy Jams and theSOP.org. On October 18, the band will appear on Big Blend Radio‘s Rants, Raves & Rock show.

For music and the latest updates on CSJQ, visit www.csjqmusic.com.



The Hip-Hip Duo Are Currently Climbing The
Starfleet Indie Music Charts With Their Infectious,
Provocative First Single ‘F.U.N’

Virginia-based hip-hop/funk group CSJQ (Clayton Savage and JayQuan) is preparing the world for their new single, “The Life”—the title track from their recently released debut EP. On October 8, the band will begin filming the accompanying music video, which will be directed by El Bravador filmworks.

CSJQ recently exploded onto the underground hip-hop scene with their infectious and provocative first single, “F.U.N.,” a bass-driven funk throwback that conveys their attitude that they’re here to stay, not going to take any s*** and have zero tolerance for so-called friend that talk behind their backs.

“F.U.N” has also struck a chord with radio audiences, who have taken notice of their sound—which CSJQ refers to as “Grown People’s Hip-Hop.” The group’s first single is currently climbing Starfleet Music‘s Hip-Hop chart, resting at # 10, while peaking at #3 on the Indie chart.

“[CSJQ] is holding their own against the majors,” said Ronnie Matthews, owner of Starfleet Music Pool.

On September 29, Sylvia Robinson, producer of hip-hop classics “Rapper’s Delight,” and “The Message,” died of congestive heart failure—Robinson gave Savage his first home in the recording industry. He said of her passing:

“Mrs. Robinson was classy, talented, beautiful and intuitive to the point of prophetic. Without her guile and intuitive nature, her willingness to accept, nurture and acknowledge talent regardless of the neighborhood from which it sprang, the music would have taken a lot longer to catch on and never have produced the classics that laid the foundation for the world-wide acceptance of what we now call hip-hop. She is to hip-hop what Berry Gordy is to Motown.”

JayQuan, the other half of CSJQ, said: “Sylvia Robinson’s efforts literally changed my life. I am proud to say that I own every recording on the Sugar Hill label. She is truly missed.”

CSJQ recently signed a major deal with Veal-Steen Music Publishing to license their entire music catalogue for upcoming multi-media projects. The licensing deal encompasses film, television, video games, commercials and DVDs.

For music and the latest updates on CSJQ, visit www.csjqmusic.com

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Clayton Savage and JayQuan Release Their
First EP ‘The Life’ Featuring The Infectious,
Provocative First Single ‘F.U.N’

Virginia-based hip-hop/rock/funk fusion duo CSJQ (Clayton Savage and JayQuan) has signed a major deal with Veal-Steen Music Publishing to license their entire music catalogue for upcoming multi-media projects. The agreement will include film, television, video games, commercials and DVDs.

Veal-Steen Music Publishing, a premiere independent music publisher located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, currently manages an impressive portfolio of over 3,000 copyrights of all genres. Their eclectic roster boasts artists from around the world including Australian-born singer Mark Aberle, Brazilian singer/songwriter Ed Di Napoli and UK rock band Stonestreet.

Steve Lane, Chairman and CEO of Veal-Steen said: “We are pleased to be working with CSJQ, who is talented and well-versed in the industry. After speaking with Clayton [Savage], I knew this would be a great fit for our company.”

Clayton Savage, multi-talented vocalist, producer and instrumentalist of CSJQ, said: “We’re excited to have Veal-Steen handle our cutting edge hip-hop, R&B and rock. Our music crosses many demographics and is great for radio, film and television.”

CSJQ released their four-track debut EP titled The Life, featuring their infectious, provocative first single ‘F.U.N.,’ a bass-driven funk throwback track that conveys their attitude that they’re here to stay, not going to take any s*** and have zero tolerance for so-called friends that talk behind their backs.