Ambassador Advisory Board | The Collective Music Nation

Aloysius Brown

Aloysius Brown Entertainment - Ambassador

Owner of Aloysius Brown Entertainment and Music Production Coach at The SIX Element Music Group, Aloysius specializes in multimedia and mainstream entertainment in: Music and video production, television, fashion...

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..social media electronics , software development and non profit programming for youth who wish to seek a career in mainstream entertainment. Grammy award winner Aloysius is the exemplary example of Collective Music Growth. His company’s mission to use the elements of pop culture to break through cultural and commercial barriers, will help lead our Collective Music Nation going forward.

Belinda Brady

Belinda Brady Artist - Ambassador

Belinda Brady, reggae pop sensation was born in the beautiful island of Kingston, Jamaica. Belinda was inspired at an early age to pursue her dream of becoming a professional musician/entertainer by her father Carl Brady; one of the...

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..original members of the iconic Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. During her career, Belinda has performed as a background vocalist and dancer for internationally renowned reggae artist, Shaggy, Julian Marley, and soca star, Denyse Plummer. Belinda is a passionate and energetic performer. She is a two-time Juno nominee for her hit singles “Flex” (1998) and “Gifted Man” (distributed in 2003 by EMI on the Master T Reggae Vibes Compilation). Belinda has also won the Canadian Urban Music Award for “Too Late” (1999) for best R&B single. She was awarded as a UN Women honouree in Canada and has been their music ambassador for several years. Most recently she was honored as one of the 100th Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2018.

Franzua Rudder

Black Built Inc. - Ambassador

Vice President of Corporate Development, Real Estate Investor/ Team Fusion and Meraki Soruma. committed to excellence in everything he does. Believer, Entrepreneur, Stylist, Professional Network Marketer. Franzua is a motivational...

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..leader who will bring a passionate layer of daily enthusiasm within the Collective Music industry to keep us growing with new innovations.

Jeff Browne

ADT/ISS - Ambassador

Owner of Belleeny’s Martini Lounge Belleeny’s and President of ADT/Interactive Security Solutions. Jeff is well connected within the Collective Music industry, hosting Live Bands and solo artists for years at his iconic...

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...Belleeny’s Martini Lounge. With his experience, he will be a welcome voice in shaping our Collective Music landscape going forward

Lisa Brown-Alexander

NonProfit HR - Ambassador

Lisa is the President and CEO of Nonprofit HR — the country’s leading and oldest firm focused exclusively on the talent management needs of social impact organizations. Under her direction, Nonprofit HR has served some ...

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...of the prominent organizations in the country, including Amnesty International, Independent Sector and NeighborWorks America.Lisa is also co-owner of a luxury bed and breakfast destination just outside of Washington, DC, Wellspring Manor & Spa. Born in Montreal, Canada, Lisa is also one of the founders of the Association of Gospel Music Ministries (AGMM) and a founder leader of the Toronto Mass Choir.

Matthew Sterling

Viritus Spirits - Ambassador

Matthew Sterling, the founder and creator of Viritus Organics. Matt, the youngest master distiller in North America at age 23. Matt wears many hats within the company; distilling, marketing, collaborations, and more. Through...

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...trial and error, Connected with the Collective Music Market with Chef Merch (Drake & Raptors Chef) as his Creative Director, Matt managed to take an idea and build Viritus into the brand it is today. With a strong social following, Viritus has taken Toronto by storm and is not looking to slow down.

Natasha Stuart

DJ SivuPlay - Ambassador

Your favorite female taste-maker DJ SiVuPlay is the embodiment of today’s urban culture. Her flavor and energy is now instantly recognizable and acknowledged as a potent force around the world.

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...She is the Stylus Awards’ first-time Female DJ of the Year, an award she was given in 2007 when the category was inaugurated. She is also the first female DJ to be awarded the Up and Coming Flavor Pool DJ Award, a distinction she is particularly honored to have. She has already been solicited to DJ exclusive parties for A-list celebrities such as Beyoncé Knowles and the All Star Event for Junkyard Dog, Jerome Williams and NBA superstar Vince Carter. She is now sponsored by Beyoncé’s elegant clothing line Dereon by House of Dereon and was the honorary DJ at the brand’s launch party in 2007. Beyoncé’s Dereon Fashion Line now sponsors DJ SiVuPlay. However, her most rewarding accomplishments to date have been her opening sets in front of thousands of fans while opening for multi-platinum artists such as Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys, and others. In addition to being a seasoned club DJ and mix tape veteran, SiVuPlay is also a natural on-air television and radio personality. Her mission remains to increase the exposure of urban music worldwide and to be a pioneer for women in this industry. Her efforts continually open new doors for younger aspiring female DJs not only in America but also worldwide and with her expertise she can help drive the Collective Music Nation forward helping artists along the way.

Nathaniel Fray-Smith

Sundé Social - Ambassador

Nathaniel has been working within the collective music industry with youth over the last 15 years. He also has many years of experience as an artist and has traveled around the world singing backup for Juno Award recipient...

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...Kirk Diamond and other artists. Nathaniel, with his partners at The Experience Elements puts on events for the Collective Industry like ‘Social Sundae’ and ‘The Black Marketplace’ for young entrepreneurs. From acting and modeling for commercials and magazines as a child to acting and singing in concert halls in Canada and abroad, Nathaniels’ voice will be welcomed at Collective Music Nation.

Rob Rainford

Celebrity Chef - Ambassador

Rob Rainford is a Celebrity Canadian Chef, author of Rob Rainford’s Born to Grill and former host of Licence to Grill on Food Network Canada, Discovery Home in the United States and Asian Food Channel...

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...across Asia. Rob was a Award Presenter at one of the past Urban Music Award Shows and has deep roots within the music industry. Music, Entertainment and Food goes hand in hand and Rob’s outlook on the Collective Music industry will be extremely welcomed.

Sean Beckingham

Branding and Buzzing - Ambassador

Sean is a sought-after speaker at Restaurants Canada Show, Canadian Chef Federation Conference, NSF International, Innovation Guelph Conference and Canadian Association of Exposition Management. He’s also...

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...a regular contributor to Canadian Restaurant News as a social marketing columnist. He lives by the agency’s credo: “Make Friends.” When Sean’s not eating his way through the city, he’s building social & digital strategies for clients and guiding the team towards a flawless execution. Sean’s extensive Marketing and Branding background will help shape the look of Collective Music not just across Canada but the Globe.

Shelley Hamilton

S.H.Entertainment - Ambassador

Shelley Hamilton is a multi force for the industry – singer, actor, host, producer & writer, and has flowed in and out of these mediums effortlessly as a one stop for entertainment services.

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...Nova Scotian, Toronto based, Shelley has worked internationally from Dubai to Japan, sung on award winning albums, and done everything from a cappella with stand up comedy, to singing the Rolling Stones classic “gimme shelter“ beside the legend her self – Mary Clayton. Most recently Shelley has been awarded 2019 artist of the year – Africa Nova Scotian Music Association awards, was a featured artist of the week in February for CBC for the recent country DRAKE remix “Hold On We’re Going Home” And continues to garner media attention as she continues to write and produce in country, soul & roots music.

Wally Eltawashy

Yoruba Media Lab - Ambassador

Wally is a Partner at Yoruba MediaLabs. W. Eltawashy has had a lifelong fascination with the world of marketing, the innovations of famous advertising legends, and the various manners in which products and services...

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...are sold to consumers. Wally has deep relationships and continues to work with the Major and Independent Labels. This allows Wally to help shape how our Collective Music will be represented in the future.

Vic Branco

Inguana Studios - Ambassador

Vic Branco is what you would call a seasoned music industry professional, his work has charted as high as number one on Canadian radio. His dedication to excellence combined with over 35 years of experience...

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...in music production, live production, label exec/A&R, artist development, management and studio ownership has given him a wide variety of influences, credibility and expertise in the recording industry. In 2017 Vic was recognized for some of his work taking home ‘Indie Week ‘Producer of the Year’! In 1994 Iguana Studios was born, a small project studio, “built by musicians for musicians”. Today Iguana is a multi-platinum state-of-the-art facility and has since earned itself a spot amongst the frontrunners of the diverse recording landscape in Canada. Over the past 25 years the studio has seen its share of great artists. This includes some of Canada’s brightest international multi-platinum stars such as, Nelly Furtado Arkells, Alessia Cara Billy Talent, Kardinal Offishall, K’naan, Amanda Marshall, Jully Black, Sum 41, Three Days Grace, Dream Theater, as well as internationally acclaimed artists like Gene Simmons of Kiss, James Morrison, Fabolous, and Tyga. Today Iguana remains as one of Canada’s longest running premier recording facilities. Here’s a selected list of companies, producers and engineers that Vic’s had the pleasure of working with some incredible people, it reads like a who’s who of the music world; Universal Music, Warner, Sony, Elektra Records, 21 Entertainment, BMG, Ruff Ryders (DMX, Eve, The Lox) Gavin Brown (Metric, Billy Talent, Three Days Grace, Tragically Hip) Daxz (Drake, Travis Scott, Killy) Wondagurl (Rihanna, Pop Smoke, JZ) Richard Chycki (Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater, Pink, Mick Jagger) Justin Gray (Mariah Carey ,Avril Lavigne, Joss Stone, Snow) David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Tool, Silverchair, Muse) Fraser T Smith (Adele, James Morrison, Sam Smith, Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado)  “One can say that over the last 35 years I’ve learned a thing or two from my clients and peers”, V.

Dwayne Morgan

Dwayne Morgan Poet - Ambassador

Dwayne Morgan is a two-time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion. He began his career as a spoken word artist in 1993. In 1994, he founded Up From The Roots entertainment, to promote the positive artistic contributions...

...of African Canadian and urban influenced artists. Morgan is the 2018 winner of the Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award for Career Achievement in the Spoken Word. In 2016, Morgan was a finalist for the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2013, Morgan was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame. Morgan has received both the African Canadian Achievement Award, and the Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2012, Morgan performed at Super Bowl 46, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Morgan is the winner of 3 Canadian Urban Music Awards (2001, 2003, 2005). Morgan is the producer and host of two TV shows, Poetically Speaking, and Write in Toronto, on the Afroglobal Television Network, and Bell Fibe TV1 respectively, and his one-man play, Grade 8, now appears on the CBC’s PlayMe Podcast. Dwayne’s work ethic has taken him across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Turkey, Trinidad, Bermuda, Barbados, England, Scotland, Belgium, Budapest, Germany, France, Norway, Ghana, and Holland. His emphasis on quality has driven his success and has made him a well-respected component of Toronto’s urban music community, as well as the North American, and Global, spoken word scenes.

Joan Pierre

Joan Pierre & Associates - Ambassador

Joan Pierre has worked for over 25 years in project management, fundraising, arts and administration. In 2009, she became an Associate Professor at York University. As a Consultant, she has worked with:...

...Mirvish Productions for the Lion King; the annual Caribana parade and festival; municipal election campaigns; University of Toronto Law Faculty; RCMP policing conference; Nathaniel Dett Chorale, and others. She has helped to design and produce festivals and special events in Canada, the U.S. and the Caribbean, including Rejoicing in the Park (New Orleans), Urban Music Association of Canada, African Canadian Achievement Awards. Affiliations: Joan has served on many boards, including the National Ballet School; Toronto 1996 Olympic Bid; and Tropicana Community Services. Honours: Includes ACAA (2004); People of Excellence (1992); “100 Outstanding Black Canadians”; Glory Magazine (1990); Essence Magazine (1993); Amoi Magazine (2008).