Artist Spotlight

Introducing CGE ( @cge312 )

Do you believe in “Hidden Gems” or “Diamonds in the rough” ? Well, just about 25 minutes northwest of Chicago, their is an up and coming rap duo making a whole lot of noise, and they show no signs of slowing up. The buzz is real, and deservingly spreading everyday.

Meet Dolo Blues (Markee Prude-Williams) @doloblues & JustTheOtherDay (Robert Smith Jr.) @justtheotherday AKA, CGE, (Formally known as “Clout Godz”)

After meeting on the youth football field approximately 10yrs ago, these two formed a “family-like” bond, and began hanging out everyday. Over the years, they realized that they shared a similar passion for music.

“Me, my brother Jaleel and Rob (JTOD) played on the same football team” says Dolo Blues. “We got cool with Rob like the first day of practice. He was always cracking jokes and dancing , just a cool dude. Rob started coming through the crib and he just never left(starts laughing).  He comes to the family reunions and everything, that’s bro”

The group started making a name for themselves around April of 2017. Around this time they released their first song and video as a duo, called “Said & Done”. At this point, the locals were on alert and soon after, everyone was talking about them.

“We basically made the music scene in our local area, or at least we changed it in a major way” says JTOD. “Before CGE, no one had professional videos, or an image or brand of any kind. Ni**az was just rapping and putting it on SoundCloud. Nobody had any buzz or fans, nobody was doing shows or nothing.  We started all of that. It’s so many local rappers trying to copy what we’ve done and we ain’t even made it yet. They even copy our mistakes” laughs JTOD. “It’s all a sign that we’re trendsetters, but it’s all love. We want everybody to win, no cap” he says.

CGE is definitely in a lane of their own. The sound is unique and just different from anything that’s out in the industry, but yet it still “fits”.   The duo has performed in hundreds of shows from Chicago to LA, Atlanta, Minnesota, and Detroit just to name a few. They take pride in their stage show and it shows in every live performance.

In the music, you will hear very catchy melodies, dope cadences and subjects ranging from relationship issues and designer clothes to life struggles and turning up.

2020 stands to be a big year for CGE.   So far through March, the group has released two new singles and one music video. With a heavy release schedule set for the remainder of 2020 and over 14 performances already booked(as of March 2020), this dynamic duo is sure to have an amazing year.

Stay up to date with CGE by following them on all social media platforms

www.instagram.com/cge312

www.facebook.com/cge312

www.twitter.com/cge312

Music /Video(s)

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Amanda Goldben, more commonly known as Mz. On Point has always had a love for music, growing up in a household filled with music. Over the years she found herself more involved behind the scenes, then in the spotlight. She realized she wanted to help other obtain their dreams not just live her own. After working in a professional office setting and capacity for over 10 years, it was time to find something new. She wanted to find something that would fully utilized her skills and abilities, while still allowing her to be not only the main provider but also caregiver for her daughter. Almost accidentally discovering her love for music and her business skills could be used together Mz. On Point knew this was she was meant to do and began her research and networking to build not only her business and brand, but also those of the artists and clients she would be helping along the way. In November 2012 she realized that online promotions, public relations, and brand exposure where her “nitch”, all those years of office experience and computer work were showing their true worth and potential became endless. In a few short year she has had the privilege of working with some very influential people within the industry. In January of 2013 she began with DJ Shalamar and became a part of Team Fuego and now handles most of Southern Fuego’s social media & promotions. Attending sometimes dozens of events a month Mz. On Point quickly made a name for her brand throughout Central Florida. Being sure to attend key networking events, and conferences to not only network but more importantly to expand her knowledge of the industry and perfect the services she offers. January 2014 Mz On Point had the privilege of becoming apart of the infamous and world renowned DJ coalition, Team Bigga Rankin & the Cool Running DJs. May 2015 Mz On Point was honored to learn that she had been chosen to receive the Hard Hitta Award at the the 7th Annual SCM Awards which took place in Memphis, Tennessee. While she wasn't able to make the trip to accept the award one of her mentors Bigga Rankin accepted it on her behalf.