Contents - Bigg Jigg

Contents
Bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Current Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Media: Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Media: Magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Awards / Accomplishments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Booking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Media Kit prepared by Ashley Robinson
[email protected]
Bio
Over the past nine years, rapper and writer Bigg Jigg has been on his grind and is now ready to prove why he is
the next top Hip-Hop artist out of the Midwest. The Chicago born rapper has taken his animated style and intense
lyrical ability and created a movement that stems from his hometown throughout the Midwest and all the way
down to Florida.
Bigg Jigg found his place in the game and made his official introduction to the world back in 2005 on B.E.T’s 106
& Park Freestyle Friday. A knock out performance gave him the recognition he had been working and waiting for.
He was the reigning champ for 4 consecutive weeks, and that was just the push he needed to launch his music
career. “Life has a way of placing you in the right place at the right time,” Bigg Jigg says.
Bigg Jigg’s exposure and fan base emerged with an unstoppable force following his appearance on B.E.T. Since
then he has toured in over 30 cities; appeared on numerous mixtapes with well known DJ’s such as DJ Drama
and DJ Smallz; and appeared on several radio and television shows, including two appearances on NYC’s Video
City, with host Nina B. Bigg Jigg also was a featured performer in Ohio, Florida and Virginia at the Hot Import
Nights Car Show sponsored by Boost Mobile. Coming in July of 2009, you will be able to see Bigg Jigg again in
XXL magazine.
Fall 2009 will see the release of Bigg Jigg’s debut album, “The Go 2 Man,” which features appearances by Yung
Joc; The Game, of Black Wall Street; Alfamega; and a few others to be announced. With this first album however,
Bigg Jigg does not want to capitalize on guest appearances. “I steered away from doing a whole lot of features
because I want the world to really feel me,” Bigg Jigg says. “I want to prove that I do not need other artists to
make my music hot; I’m all I need.”
The album, which is the first of many to come, has something for everybody. “I make music that anyone and everyone can relate to,” Jigg says. “I got something for the streets, the kids, the young cats and even something for
the older crowd.”
The idea behind the album The Go 2 Man is simple: “It’s who I am,” Jigg says. Bigg Jigg got the nickname The Go
2 Man because he always has what the people need. “I feel like I’m a supplier. People gotta go somewhere to get
what they need, and I am the one they go to,” Jigg says. “I am the type of artist that can see what the streets need
and that’s exactly what I give them.” The Go 2 Man is an album that people will really relate to. Every track he
lays down is meaningful and will touch listeners across the nation. It explores all areas of life from partying and
being on top, to surviving, grinding and pursing your dreams.
In such a short time, Bigg Jigg has managed to turn his dreams into reality, but music was not always part of his
life plan. He began his music career back in 1999. “I had some homies that were rappers and they wanted me
to do a record with them, for fun, just to see how it would sound,” Jigg recalls. “I did it, but I didn’t take it too
seriously at the time.” After receiving positive feedback from his friends and others, who thought his lines on the
track went hard, Jigg decided to explore the music game. In 2001 Jigg hooked up with R&B singer Janet to do his
first official track titled “Let Me In.” “When I saw the response to the track I started to see my potential and really
take music and my natural abilities serious,” Jigg says.
In addition to his music, Bigg Jigg has his own publishing company, called Go 2 Publishing, that he is working to
build up. He also plans to expand into artist development, using his struggles and successes to help other artists.
“I want to make a pathway for other up-and-coming artists,” Jigg says. “There are a lot of artists out there that
have the talent, but do not have the connects or the funding to get to the next level - I came from that. I want to
be their outlet and help them reach their goals.”
It is a guarantee that with his continued work and dedication in the industry, Bigg Jigg will be a vying force in the
Hip Hop game very soon.
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Projects
CURRENT PROJECTS
Space Age Trappin
April 28, 2009
Talk of the Midwest Vol. 2
Popular Demand
May 2009
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Bigg Jigg’s Debut Album:
The Go 2 Man
Coming Fall 2009
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Music
PAST PROJECTS
Talk of the Midwest Vol. 1
Midwest Muscle
February 2009
Single: Everybody Else Ft. T-Pain
December 2008
No Pen No Pad
November 2008
Get your Bigg Jigg music online from iTunes, Amazon.com, Napster or Rhapsody.
Listen to Bigg Jigg anytime at www.biggjigg.com or www.myspace.com/biggjiggthebreadwinner
MIXTAPE HOSTING AND FEATURES
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Videos
VIDEOGRAPHY
I’m A King Feat. The Game
November 2006
Quit Frontin
July 2007
Fly As A Plane
Feat. VH1’s Jessica aka “Rabbit”
from Real Chance of Love and
Bizzy Bone from Bone Thugs & Harmony
August 2008
Coming Soon!
Get It
June 2009
Streetz On Lock
May 2009
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
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www.biggjigg.com
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Media
RADIO
03/12/2009 - GC Radio interview, Los Angeles, CA
03/12/2009 - NSB Radio interview, Los Angeles, CA
03/05/2009 - X Squad Radio interview, Atlanta, GA
02/17/2009 - Hype Talk Radio interview, Indianapolis, IN
02/09/2009 - G-Wood Radio interview, Orlando, FL
02/04/2009 - Urban Union Radio interview, New Orleans, LA
01/28/2009 - Bigg Dogg Radio interview, Alexander City, AL
11/10/2008 - Wetspot Live Radio interview, Monmouth County, NJ
09/ 23/2008 - WBLX 1140 AM Radio interview, Grand Rapids, MI
08/07/2008 - WSNX 104.5 FM Radio interview, Grand Rapids, MI
07/26/2008 - Virginia State Radio interview, Richmond, VA
06/27/2008 - Soul Logistics Radio interview, Petersburg, VA
03/21/2008 - Bling Radio interview, Chicago, IL
03/13/2008 - 93.7 DJ Kid Quest Radio interview, Charlotte, NC
03/07/2008 - 88.5 KALA Radio interview, Davenport, IA
03/06/2008 - Brown Sugar Radio interview, Las Vegas, NV
02/11/2008 - 94.3 Flint College Radio interview, Flint, MI
01/26/2008 - Shade 45 Sirius Satellite Radio interview on the G-Spot Show, New York, NY
01/14/2008 - B-Side Radio Show, New York, NY
08/21/2007 - Power 107.5 interview, Columbus, OH
07/03/2007 - WBLX 1140 AM Radio interview, Grand Rapids, MI
06/07/2007 - WSNX 104.5 FM Radio interview, Grand Rapids, MI
05/09/2007 - UIC College Radio interview, Chicago, IL
04/05/2007 - B-Side Radio Show interview, New York, NY
11/19/2006 - 88.1 FM Radio interview, Toronto, Canada
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Media
MAGAZINES
March 2009 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of Mafioso Magazine, Richmond, VA
January 2009 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of D1 Magazine, Washington, DC
December 2008 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of Mafia Magazine, Brooklyn, NY
November 2008 - Bigg Jigg interview in Street Element Magazine, Tampa, FL
October 2008 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of Street Report Magazine, Atlanta, GA
August 2008 - Bigg Jigg featured in Fusion Magazine, Denver, CO
April 2008 - Bigg Jigg interview in Swagg News, Toronto, Canada
March 2008 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of Urban Grind Magazine, Atlanta, GA
March 2008 - Bigg Jigg interview in Swagg News Magazine, Toronto, Canada
February 2008 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of Sir Magazine, Atlanta, GA
October 2007 - Bigg Jigg on the cover of Voice Magazine, Saint Petersburg, FL
July 2007 - Bigg Jigg feature in Spate Magazine, New York, NY
July 2007 - Bigg Jigg interview in Rap Pages Magazine, Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Awards
AWARDS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Midwest Artist of the Year @ the 419 Awards - 03/07/2009
At the First Annual 419 Awards, in Sandusky, OH, Bigg Jigg was recognized for his
talentand grind in the industry. He was awarded the Artist of the Year award for
being the Midwest standout artist.
B.E.T.’s Rap City in the Basement - 01/2008
Bigg Jigg was interviewed on Rap City, and brought heat to B.E.T. yet again with his
blazin’ freestyle on the show.
BET’s 106 & Park - 09/2005
Bigg Jigg made his official introduction to the world in 2005 on B.E.T.’s Freestyle Friday. His style and lyrical ability captured viewers everywhere, crowning him Freestyle
Champ for 4 consecutive weeks.
Bigg Jigg has gained extensive local media exposure and a high volume of radio play in Florida and
throughout the Midwest market.
Bigg Jigg has shared the stage with such artists as:
• Ace Hood
• Coocoocal
• Cupid
• Devin the Dude
• DFB
• Field Mob
• Jagged Edge
• Juvenile
• Kanye West
• KRS-One
• Lil Wayne
• Lloyd
• Mystical
• Paul Wall
• Rick Ross
• Scarface
• Shawty Lo
• T-Pain
• Trina
• Twista
• Young Dro
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Shows
04/30/2009 - Bigg Jigg live @ Club Rocket, Jackson, MI
03/07/2009 - Bigg Jigg live @ The Underground Club, Sandusky, OH
02/21/2009 - Bigg Jigg live @ Cat Walk Modeling Show, Flint, MI
02/20/2009 - Bigg Jigg live @ The Village Hall Flint, MI
02/19/2009 - Bigg Jigg live in Concert @ Purple Moon, Flint MI
10/30/2008 - Bigg Jigg live with Young Dro and Ace Hood, Tampa, FL
10/25/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ East Grand Rapids High School’s Homecoming, Grand Rapids, MI
10/18/2008 - Bigg Jigg @ B.E.T. Awards, Atlanta, GA
10/08/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ Club Frequency, Atlanta, GA
10/02/2008 - Bigg Jigg Birthday Bash Live with Shawty Lo, Atlanta, GA
08/31/2008 - Bigg Jigg live in concert with USDA Young Jeezy, Flint, MI
08/30/2008 - Bigg Jigg live with Jagged Edge @ Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI
08/30/2008 - Bigg Jigg live with Cupid @ Madison Street Fair, Grand Rapids, MI
08/24/2008 - Bigg Jigg live in concert, Minneapolis, MI
07/19/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ HIN Boost Mobile Tour, Orlando, FL
07/06/2008 - Bigg Jigg and Trina live in concert @ Hip Hop Soda Shop, Tampa, FL
07/05/2008 - Bigg Jigg live in concert @ Hip Hop Soda Shop, Tampa, FL
06/07/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ Future Star DJ Conference, Tampa, FL
06/06/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ Future Star DJ Conference, Tampa, FL
05/31/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ HIN Boost Mobile Tour, Columbus, OH
05/10/2008 - Bigg Jigg live Performance, Albany, GA
05/03/2008 - Bigg Jigg live At Major Woody’s Nite Club / B.E.T Video Shoot, Columbus, OH
04/26/2008 - Bigg Jigg live on Boost Mobile Stage @ the Boston Convention Center, Boston, MA
04/19/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ HIN Boost Mobile Tour, Chantilly, VA
04/16/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ Teen Summit, Roanoke Rapids, NC
04/12/2008 - Bigg Jigg live @ Regency Park Sports Complex, Fredericksburg, VA
04/10/2008 - Bigg Jigg live in concert, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
03/24/2008 - Bigg Jigg & Field Mob @ Urban Grind Magazine Release Party, Atlanta, GA
02/02/2008 - Bigg Jigg Hood Hard TV Performance, Atlanta, GA
07/19/2007 - Bigg Jigg live @ HIN Boost Mobile Tour, Orlando, FL
05/31/2007 - Bigg Jigg live @ HIN Boost Mobile Tour, Columbus, OH
04/19/2007 - Bigg Jigg live @ HIN Boost Mobile Tour, Chantilly, VA
11/19/2006 - Bigg Jigg live @ Club Government, Toronto, Canada
09/06/2006 - Bigg Jigg live @ Power 107.5 Car Show, Columbus, OH
08/19/2006 - Bigg Jigg and Lil Scrappy live @ Club Red Zone, Columbus, OH
03/11/2006 - Bigg Jigg live @ Faces in the Crowd Show Case, New York, NY
11/26/2005 - Bigg Jigg and The Franchise Boyz live @ Club 504, Columbus, OH
10/17/2005 - Bigg Jigg on Video Influence, Columbus, OH
08/21/2005 - Bigg Jigg on Video Influence, Columbus, OH
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Booking
PERFORRMANCE FEE:
The flat performance fee is negotiable based on several factors such as city, venue, expected audience
size, length of show, etc., and does not include transportation costs and / or lodging (if applicable).
The base fee ranges from $1,500 - $3,500.
Venues located more than 50 miles, but less than 400 miles, from Tampa, Florida will incur a transportation fee, in addition to the base performance fee, of $100.00 plus 45 cents per mile roundtrip between
Tampa, Florida and show location.
Venues located more than 400 miles from Tampa, Florida should provide 2 roundtrip airplane tickets in
coach or higher, in addition to the base performance fee, on a reputable commercial airline from TPA
airport to show location.
LODGING / HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Please provide 2 hotel rooms, one with a king size bed and one with 2 double beds, in a 3-star or higher
hotel, with free wireless internet preferred, or alternative housing accommodations left up to sponsor
(please inform us prior to making arrangements).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Please provide the following sound equipment for the show:
· A 6 foot merchandise table available in a high traffic area
· A quality three-way speaker system able to reach 130 decibels
· 2-4 powered monitors depending on size of stage
· Two quality wireless vocal microphones (must be wireless)
· One CD player for music tracks
· A quality mixing board with at least 2 input channels available for mics
· A sound engineer to set up, direct sound check, and call the show
· Lighting can be left to preference of the sponsor
(The requirements stated above are for an ideal situation. I understand from many years of experience on
the road that there are exceptions to this rule. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
give my manager a call. )
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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Photos
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Contact
ONLINE:
www.myspace.com/biggjiggthebreadwinner
www.myspace.com/biggjiggstreetteam
www.biggjigg.com
www.majorcontacts.com/Bigg_Jigg
MANAGEMENT:
Mike Seymore
Cutting Edge Productions
866.288.8126
BOOKING:
CA / TX Venues - Contact Ashley Robinson, Asst. Booking Agent
832.348.0621
[email protected]
All Other States – Contact Bigg Jigg’s Booking Line
561.891.7536
[email protected]
For interviews, drop requests, mixtape hostings, collaborations, bookings, and media inquiries, contact:
Veralyn Keach, Personal Assistant to Bigg Jigg,
352.835.8357
[email protected]
Contact: Bigg Jigg 561.891.7536
myspace.com/ biggjigg
www.biggjigg.com
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