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Jackson Davis Superfly Presents 64 West 3rd Street, Suite 205 New York, NY 10012 July 18th, 2011 Dear Mr. Jackson Davis:

I am writing on behalf of Troubled-E in regards to the upcoming Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival at Great Stage Park taking place this upcoming June 2012 in Manchester, Tennessee. As a past attendee of Bonnaroo and knowing the music, dance and culture that Troubled- E is representative of, I believe the two are an ideal match.

Troubled-E is a contemporary hip-hop artist. His music is a blending of rap, rhythm and blues, and folk narrative. Troubled-E uses his musical talents to spread messages of inspiration, hope and change to his large audience, which is comprised of many troubled and struggling youths from all racial and social backgrounds. Not only does he use his vocals to uplift his followers, Troubled-E is one of the best performers that I have ever seen. Through his art of dance and lyrical poetry, his large fan base is able to see the passion that lies behind his work as an artist. Over the past few years, Troubled-E has performed at many venues, ranging from popular nightclubs on Miami’s South Beach to fundraisers that benefit cancer research and childhood abuse awareness. Troubled-E’s stage presence and talents make him a unique artist for the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

Bonnaroo is a festival that does not just celebrate the art of one style and genre or music, but embraces the universalism of music as a contemporary art. Troubled-E’s music is a melting pot of sounds. In past recordings, Troubled-E has collaborated with alternative rock musicians, Jamaican reggae artists and R&B/pop female vocalists. Though his music is an evolving form of hip-hop, Troubled-E creates a new meaning of music with his eclectic sound and unmatchable song writing.

Troubled E’s uses his talents to encourage society. In these hard times, the music industry needs artist that will solicit positive messages for youths and individuals leading challenging lives. He uses his music to exercise his free-choice and egalitarian beliefs. Troubled-E understands the importance of appreciating his audience. He provides an entertaining and creative show. I strongly feel that his artistic image and talents make him a solid candidate for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

I am thrilled about the prospect of Troubled-E performing at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in June 2012. Attached is a portfolio of Troubled-E, featuring a full biography, pictures and live video from past performances, and other pertinent resources. Thank you for all your time and consideration in reviewing the possible performers for this year’s performance at Bonnaroo. Troubled-E and I look forward to hearing from you soon. I have included my email and phone number so please contact me at your convenience. Best regards, Brad Weisberg bweis88@live.unc.edu (561) 706-2431

About Troubled-E

From the early age of twelve Evan a.k.a. Troubled E embraced music. Break-dancing and playing guitar were his first musical experiences, which evolved into rapping at 15. New York born and South Florida raised Troubled E has plenty to say. He's bringing something new to hip hop, keeping it alive as well as inspiring people & making them feel good. His style's Hip Hop, but he's versatile within this genre using his metaphorical cadence. His inspiration grows when his music makes a difference in someone's life. Music with a lot of emotion, lyrics and style, that's Troubled E.  The 411 on Troubled-E Facebook Web Page:  

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Troubled-E/148397818524176 Myspace Music Page:   http://www.myspace.com/troubledemusic Examples of Live Performances: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCpHQnl4KpA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R0_JAVJDCY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MThNvEqebI&feature=related 

Be sure to check out his other live performance videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/theTroubledE  Press Coverage and Interviews   http://daraonradio.com/wordpress/?p=1057   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhbdoqvUGnQ 

http://www.youtube.com/user/theTroubledE#p/u/8/zXr3hR1stgk   

Biography: Troubled-E was born in Syosset, New York on November 8th, 1985. At the age of five, his family relocated to South Florida. Music has always been an important cultural element for Troubled-E and his family. His mother, Nancy Weisberg, sang professionally in New York City and still flaunts her talents in the neighborhood vocal ensemble. His older sister, Jennifer, was involved in the arts as a little girl, from learning how to play the piano to taking dance lessons at dance studios in South Florida. From a very young age, “E” was exposed to music and dance in and outside of his household. As a student at Calusa Elementary School, Troubled-E was an active member of the Flamingo Chorus. Performing in numerous school-sponsored concerts and holding many solos, Troubled-E quickly adapted his family’s name. At the righteous age of eleven, Troubled-E taught himself how to play the electric guitar. When he was not busy attending school, “E” spent hours upon hours in his room learning how to play many of his favorite songs at the time, such as Hendrix’s “Stairway To Heaven”. Apart from his musical endeavors, Troubled-E was a natural born athlete. While playing basketball in the school- yards of inner-city neighborhoods of South Florida, Troubled-E was exposed to the art of break dancing. Not too long after, he became a novice b-boy winning numerous break-dancing contests at school functions and religious gatherings. Entering high school, Troubled-E was already facing obstacles. From domestic problems to personal struggles, Troubled-E needed an outlet to express his emotions and help him cope with the constant changes. His weekends in high school consisted writing rhymes and battling other young, aspiring hip-hop artists at local clubs and in parks. Nurturing his talent, Troubled-E began to host rap battles online and interact with prospective rap artists from all over the world. Musicians such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown, DMX, Tupac Shakur, and Nas provide inspiration to Troubled-E. His music is not about the manifestation of consumerism, as the majority of hip-hop is. “E” writes and rhymes about real-life. He brings his life into his music, from his brother’s battle with cancer to his challenging adolescence. “E” does not like to classify his music as hip-hop and rap, because it more complex than that. He is able to combine hip -hop with the sounds, aesthetics and styles of other genres, such as folk rock and rhythm and blues. Troubled-E has been collaborating with artists from other genres, as is seen in songs such as “So Let Me Know” and his upcoming hit, “Time For A Restart”. Currently, Troubled-E resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL. However, he is in the process of relocating to the Northeast, where he will continue to write and record music. When “E” is not practicing music, he mentors underprivileged children and serves as a substitute teacher for students with special needs. Troubled-E is a talented individual, who devotes his life to helping others and guiding youths so they do not make the same mistakes that he has in his earlier life. His music is original, entertaining and sends positive vibes of inspiration and hope.

I nterv iew w i th Troub led-E

  1) When did you first discover your talent?  

WhenIwaslikefifteenorsixteen,IwaswritingraptodealwiththesocialproblemsthatIwasdealingwithandvariousotherproblemsthatIsawwiththeworldaroundme.Beforewritingrapsongs,IusedtofreestyleandInoticedIwasabletoputwordstogetherthatrhymedandmadeperfectsense. 

 2) What inspired you to become a hip­ hop artist? 

WhenIwasaboutelevenortwelve,Istartedtobreakdance.Fromthere,Ilearnedhowtoplayguitarat13.Iwasalwaysintunedwithalldifferentgenresofmusic,fromMarvinGayetoTheEagles.I’vealwaysbeengoodwithwordsandrhymingsowhenIwasabout15or16,Ibegantowriterhymesbecauseitservedasanoutlettoescaperealityandexpressmyself. 

 3) What would you classify the sound of Troubled­E as?  How long have you been        active in the arts? 

Smooth,powerful,energetic,inspirational,realisticandhelpful.Mymusicbelongstomoreofauniversalgenre,becauseIcancombinemanyotherelementsalongwithhip‐hop.I’vebeenactiveintheartsforabout13years. 

 

4) How have you distanced yourself away from mainstream media while still appealing to a large audience? 

Bybeingtruetomyselfandnottryingtofitinwithmainstreammedia.Throughmakingmusicaboutrealitythatpeopleareabletorelatetoanditmakesthemfeelgoodaboutthemselves.I’malsogivingthemmyself,notjustanartist.Inthemainstream,mostartistsareacreatedproductandnotasgenuine.Ontheotherhand,thereisnogimmickwithmymusic.

    

5) Have you ever collaborated with any other artists? We’re they from the same musical genre or different genres? 

Yes,I’vecollaboratedwithareggaeartistfromKingston,JamaicawhogoesbythenameDi‐Vision,multipleR&BsingerssuchasJ‐Marie,NicoleAshley.I’vealsocollaboratedwithalternativerockandfolkmusicians.

6) What are the different venues that you have performed at?  Charityevents,cancerfundraisers,childabusefundraisers,clubs,schools,houseparties,collegeparties,restaurants,familyget‐togethers,radiostations,fashionshowsandawiderangeoflocations.

 7) If you had to tell me about one of your favorite performances, which one would it be and why?  

IreallyenjoyedtheRelayforLifeeventatNovaSoutheasternUniversityinDavie,Florida.ItwasthefirsttimethatIperformed“WalkfortheCure”,thejinglethatIwrotefortheAmericanCancerSociety.ThecrowdreallyopenedupandexpandedontheenergythatIalreadyputintothetrack.Winningthecrowdoverinstantaneouslywasveryrewarding.Aswellas,IknewIwasperformingforapositivecausethatwouldhelpsociety.BythetimeIgottothesecondsong,Iwasabletogetveryintimatewiththecrowd.Ireceivedalotofcrowdparticipationandencouragement.

 8) Being white in a music market that is predominantly Black, what kind of obstacles have you had to overcome in order to gain legitimacy in the rap genre?  

Ifyouhavethetalentandtheskillsandyouremaintruetotheartformaswellastoyourself,you’llbeabletoovercomeallofthedeception,allofthedoubt,andallofthenegativitythatwillcomeyourway.IhadtodealwithbeingprejudgedwhenIsteppedonthestagebeforeIevenopenedmymouth,becauseofastereotypethathasplacedinthemarket.ButshortlyafterI’mhalfwayintomyverse,everybodyislookingatmeinaweandtheprejudgmentsaredestroyed.

9) Where do you see yourself as an artist in the next five years?  Iwillhavemyownfollowingofabout500,0000‐1,000,000fanswhowillpurchasemymusic,aswellascometoseemeperforminvariouscitiesandcountries.Iwillhavewrittenseveraladvertisementjinglesaswellaskid’ssongsformediaconglomerateslikeDisneyandNickelodeon.

10 How do you think hip­hop music has evolved in the past ten years and how do you see it progressing in the next decade? 

Hip‐hopmusichasevolvedintomoreofapopgenreonamainstreamlevel.Becauseofthis,hip‐hopmusicismuchmorecommercializedthanitusedtobeandmanyofitsbeginningelementsarenotbeingrepresentedasmuchanymore.Thebusinessaspectofthemusicindustryhasloweredthestandardsofthetypeoftalentstheartistneedsinordertobesuccessful.Idonotseehip‐hopmusicprogressingonamainstreamlevel.Howevertheindependentmarketwillcreateitsownindustry,whichwillletrealhip‐hopmusicshineandsurvive.

Troub led-E Song L ist Troubled-E has recorded two albums over the past two years. Apart from his albums, he has written and recorded songs for various charities and fundraisers.

The Eyes of A Troubled Man- Fall 2010

1) “He’s Troubled E” 2) “So Let Me Know” – feat. J. Marie 3) “It’s A House Party Aye”

4) “Just To Make It” – ft. Di-Vision Conflicted Mind- Fall 2009 1) “Men Do Cry” 2) “Emotional Struggle” 3) “Friends And Business” 4) “Don’t Feel Like A Man” 5) “Gotta Help” OTHER SONGS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY TROUBLED-E INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: *”Raise Some Bread”—written for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation

*”Walk for the Cure”—written for American Cancer Society’ Relay for Life *”Stop The Child Abuse “PCAA Anthem”- written to fight child abuse *”Come Help Big Mama” – written for Big Mama Team of Life

Song Lyrics to

“Raise Some Bread” This is for my brother, and all those other kids out there that have to deal with cancer Raise some bread then shave your head/ You never know you may just save a head/ If you don't wanna shave or fade your head/ At least donate and make a pledge/ Raise some bread then shave your head/ You never know you may just save a head/ If you don't wanna shave or fade your head/ At least donate and make a pledge/ Thinking of the pain for my family/ What my bro had to go through was insanity/ Happy to say he's five years cancer free/ I'll hand him cheese, help more families/ And save a young one, from this illness that kills/ Then see what type of greatness these children can build/ You can get your head shaved, go and get a fresh fade/

Help them do the research do another X ray/ These survivors walk around with many scars/ So please make a pledge cash credit card/ Its much more than some change in your wallets, i know we can put the saint in The baldrics/can't forget my brother's mean aches from the port/ wishing we can Finish this race for the cure/ seeing how the kids have felt from the chemo/you Already know what i'll yell to the people/ Raise some bread then shave your head/ You never know you may just save a head/ If you don't wanna shave or fade your head/ At least donate and make a pledge/ Raise some bread then shave your head/ You never know you may just save a head/ If you don't wanna shave or fade your head/ At least donate and make a pledge/ -- I chose to include this song because it is representative of the messages that Troubled-E spread through his music. This song has a lot of meaning to me as his manager, because it was written for cancer survivors, such as myself. His songs provide inspiration and invoke change and “Raise Some Bread” has just done that.

Music Equipment Required for Troubled-E Venue must provide:

CD Player or Stereo

Cordless Microphone

Subwoofers

Speakers

DJ

o OPTIONAL In-house band

CONTACT AND BOOKING INFORMATION: Address: 7315 Greenport Cove Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Musicians Troubled-E Email: troublede@gmail.com Cell: (561) 706-3783 Manager and Booking Agent: Brad Weisberg Email: bweis88@live.unc.edu Cell: (561) 706-3937

-Check Troubled-E out on the web at http://www.facebook.com/Troubled-E/

“It’s Einstein with A Spit”-Troubled-E… THE MUSIC Listen To Music And Purchase Music Here http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/troublede -This link enables you to listen to short clips of each song on “The Eyes Of A Trouble Man” CD. Also, you can download the whole album for small fee of $2.99.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-eyes-of-a-troubled-man/id381667560 --This link enables you to listen to short clips of each song on “The Eyes Of A Trouble Man” CD. Also, you can download the whole album for small fee of $3.96. YouTube Music Videos “Raise Some Bread”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fILqnmwTWM&feature=grec_index

“Just To Make It” http://www.youtube.com/user/theTroubledE#p/u/18/Ft_f9-bRaj4

“He’s Troubled-E” http://www.youtube.com/user/theTroubledE#p/u/21/pyLojUu5xAo

And check out the rest of the music videos at the following URL http://www.youtube.com/user/theTroubledE

Troubled-E Performance Review: Sigstock Performance for PCAA

When I first heard about Troubled-E, I was a little skeptical about his talent and

authenticity as a hip-hop artist. Though after attending his performance at Nova Southeastern University, I was both blown off my feet and enlightened by his abilities as an artist. The show opened with his featured single, “Just To Make It”, on which he collaborated with an upcoming, reggae singer, Di-Vision. “Just To Make It”, a song about surviving into this challenging world through being and believing yourself introduced me to the ideology behind Troubled-E and his music.

Watching him articulate his emotions through a creative and mastered rhyme pattern helped me understand the beauty and truth that lies behind the flawed hip-hop industry. Not only were “E’s” songs exquisite, but his stage presence was phenomenal, he is a born entertainer. The energy that E exhibits is endless, whether he’s engrossing his fans in his performance or letting his talents shine. I really liked how “E” words were clear and invoked by strong emotions. Through soliciting his words in a powerful and understanding manner, the crowd could relate to “E”.

“E”, a college graduate, underwent many of the challenges of college that his audience at Sig Stock did. His songs spoke to them and provided inspiration and guidance to many in attendance. I had the chance to speak to one of Troubled E-‘s local fans, twenty-one year old Jessica Appleman. Appleman looks up to those like E who are turning their lives around and using their talents to guide other. Appleman said, “His song “He’s Troubled-E” really touched me. I could relate to the troubled live of “E” and to watch him mature gives me the courage to take the next steps in life.” Troubled-E, a humanitarian, skilled musician and mentor, has changed the sounds of modern urban music and does not only provide liveliness for his large audiences, but challenges his fans to lead good lives.