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LIVEMAGS.NET MARCH>>10 37 Bertell's experienced many changes in his life, moving among different schools in Houston, TX and Louisiana. Extremely gifted in basketball, Bertell received many scholarships, and it was then that he discovered his love for creating music. Not everything was fairy tale or picture perfect, with many of his pursuits falling through both in basketball, such as his trip to New Jersey, and in music, such as his trip to Atlanta to record. None of this held Bertell back as he continued working on his musical dreams, eventually being financed by Joel Staib, an executive at the Houston- based energy company Dynegy. This still didn't pan out exactly as planned, but led to Bertell's discovery by Bryan-Michael Cox. Bertell's album is due out in the beginning of May and features hit songs like "She Bad" and "Beat it Up." Bertell's music is similar to current popular R&B like Sean Kingston with a little bit of Kanye thrown into the blend. Bertell's music is catchy and full of innuendos and unlikely scenarios. His writing is original and his vocals display a large range. BERTELL GENRE: R&B LABEL: Capitol Records WEBSITE: www.bertellonline.com SOUNDS LIKE: Sean Kingston SONG: She Bad Jay Dillen is a music producer known in the US and UK for working with some of today's most talented, up and coming artists in the music industry. His strengths are recognizing musical talent and providing synergistic production with remarkable results. Dillen has a gift for writing music and a love for all musical genres. His producing and ability to identify talent has brought him opportunities to work with some of the hottest new artists. He's most noted for producing for Moe Roc, winner of "Underground Artist of the Year - 2009", who has collaborated with the Wu Tang Clan. In 2009, Dillen wrote a song for the UK's biggest Rapper, C1 from the chart topping group Northstar. When C1's little brother, 13, the UK's hottest up and coming hip hop/R&B artist heard it, he insisted on having Dillen produce music for his next single. Dillen went on to work with PR1ME, featured on several Snoop Dogg albums and winner of "Best Hip Hop song of 2007". In early 2010 Dillen worked with Chelsea Costa (formerly from Forever Heart Break) to contribute to her soon-to-be- released solo album. The chemistry between Dillen and Costa resulted in pure magic. In 2010 Dillen has joined forces with the Paper Kings to produce a compilation disc featuring some of Orange County's most promising up and coming artists. Dillen is currently working on future projects for Moe Roc, PR1ME, C1, 13, Chelsea Costa and Mic B. Watch out for these new albums debuting in the next year which promise to take the music industry by storm. GENRE: Rap LABEL: Independent WEBSITE: www.jaydillen.com SONG: In the Club (metal remix) Jay Dillen 2010 MUSIC INDUSTRY DRAFT PICS Location>> Kress Hollywood Photography>> Tiffani Matsuura Hats Provided: FLY NY Some Wardrobe: Scott Weiland Collection