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Carl Nappa with over 30+ years of experience in the music industry, he has worked on 39 Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum records – 2 of which achieved Diamond awards. You can find his name credited on records with over 85.5 Million sales in the US alone. Nowadays, Carl is the owner and operator of the St. Louis Recording Club, as well as the President of the Recording Academy's Memphis Chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Nappa with over 30+ years of experience in the music industry, he has worked on 39 Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum records – 2 of which achieved Diamond awards. You can find his name credited on records with over 85.5 Million sales in the US alone. Nowadays, Carl is the owner and operator of the St. Louis Recording Club, as well as the President of the Recording Academy's Memphis Chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you say no to a session with Bono and Edge? Dan talked about working at Memphis Sound Productions, recording B.B. King & Paul Schaffer, writing manuals for API, mixing with SSL, and teaching at one of the top recording colleges in Nashville TN. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Dan Pfeifer a professor in the Department of Recording Industry and Graduate Faculty Member at Middle Tennessee State University, and a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He got his Bachelor of Music degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1983 and Master of Arts degree from the University of Memphis in 1987 with an emphasis in audio engineering and music production.   Before to coming to MTSU, Dan worked professionally as an audio engineer and producer, working with artists that include B.B. King, ZZ Top, Albert Collins, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others. He has also served as 2nd Vice President and member of the Board of Governors for the Memphis Chapter of the NARAS, and he is a voting member of the Recording Academy and a professional member of the Audio Engineering Society.  Dan has received many awards including the MTSU Alumni Association True Blue Citation of Distinction for MTSU Faculty, the MTSU Distinguished Achievement in Creative Activity Award, the Tennessee Board of Regents Academic Excellence and Quality Award, the MTSU Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Recording Industry Outstanding Alumni Award for University Service, and was inducted into the MTSU Band of Blue Hall of Fame. But most significantly for this interview, Dan was my audio teacher 30 years ago when I was at MTSU as an undergraduate student learning the basics of audio and recording. Dan taught me with a black board and three recording studios everything audio including the difference between various types of microphones, audio signal flow, the science of sound and hearing, flow charts for mixing consoles, and how to align an analog tape machine. Basically, Dan was the first teacher in my life to teach me stuff that would carry forward to change my life and career and inspire me to make records for 30 years. And the only part I regret is making those stupid bubble charts to represent audio mixes. You know the ones with a big bubble for the kick drum and a little bubble for the hi hat. "Writing (or drawing) about music is like dancing about architecture." This episode is dedicated to Ben Morton my classmate from MTSU. Ben may your bass have six strings on it in heaven and may you never have to change them again. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://lewitt.link/rockstars https://www.Spectra1964.com https://MacSales.com/rockstars https://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 to get 10% off any individual plugin https://www.adam-audio.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fbPrV6Sk0dyO5HQhb1Doz?si=3bef32493a0144c2 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/410

On this episode of The Smoke Podcast we had Van Turner, Mayoral Candidate and President of the Memphis Chapter of the NAACP for Van we had some really good Slane Irish Whiskey that we paired with a smooth Dolce Vita cigar, needles to say this pairing paired well. To hear this and other episodes of The Smoke Podcast visit our Spotify Page or wherever great podcasts are served.

On this episode of The Smoke Podcast we had Van Turner, Mayoral Candidate and President of the Memphis Chapter of the NAACP for Van we had some really good Slane Irish Whiskey that we paired with a smooth Dolce Vita cigar, needles to say this pairing paired well. To hear this and other episodes of The Smoke Podcast visit our Spotify Page or wherever great podcasts are served.

Sometimes you don't realize the hidden gems that are in plain sight. SLIM HARPO was such an influential artist that stemmed from Baton Rouge and gained international recognition from artists all over the world. With major hits like "I'm a King Bee", "Rainin' in My Heart" and "Baby Scratch My Back", which reached number one on Billboard's R&B chart and number 16 on its broader Hot 100 singles chart. Johnny Palazzotto and his amazing team has given next level dedication over with over two decades worth of work to present the Slim Harpo Documentary. With a long list of accomplishments of his own, I found that I had more questions that needed answers!  Make plans to join us Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Main Library on Goodwood for the showing of this amazing documentary. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited... Please RSVP. Watch full interview HERE Read more on the man behind the scene running the scene.  Johnny Palazzotto, a veteran of the entertainment industry, has become synonymous with discovering new talent and putting Louisiana artists on the international map, thus earning him a music business Lifetime Achievement Award from Offbeat Magazine (2011) as well as an induction into the Southern University Jazz Hall of Fame (2002). His work also landed him a spot on the Board of Governors' Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. The Baton Rouge native has helped to shape the careers of dozens of artists including Loggins & Messina. He has managed artists, auditioned and signed new writers, filed copyrights, negotiated contracts for recording artists, produced and distributed albums, and produced concerts from Los Angeles to Louisiana. Palazzotto is co-founder of Baton Rouge Blues Foundation,Inc. He currently produces the Slim Harpo Music Awards and presents Music in the Schools throughout Louisiana. This program introduces elementary, middle school and high school students to a music curriculum beyond the origins of all-American blues to gospel, rock and hip-hop. Palazzotto presented Baton Rouge Blues Week in conjunction with the Blues Festival including artists such as: Luther Kent, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Luther Allison, Johnny Adams, Percy Sledge, Ruthie Foster, Sonny Landreth, Bonnie Bramlett, Earl King, Philip Guy, Coco Montoya, Derrick Trucks, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Vaughan, Lou Ann Barton and Tony Joe White among local Blues Legends, Tabby Thomas, Henry Gray, Raful Neal, Larry Garner, ChrisThomas King, Kenny Neal. ************************************************************************************************* NEW MUSIC ALERT NEVER KNEW - LaTangela Fay NEW BOOK ALERT P.O.O.F. (Power Over Obstacles Forever) - LaTangela Fay Sherman ************************************************************************************ THE LATANGELA SHOW RADIO -  WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST TV - WLFT - Baton Rouge, La. KGLA  - New Orleans, La. The Louisiana Film Channel YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms www.LaTangela.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring our 2022 Regional Power of Influence Award winners in a roundtable discussion. The coaches discuss their journey, some of the mentors who have had an impact on them, and some pillars of their football program. 2022 AFCA/AFCF Regional Power of Influence Award winners are: Region 1: Jim Kelliher, Abington (Mass.) High School Region 2: Rodney Saulsberry Sr., Whitehaven (Tenn.) High School Region 3: Dwight Lundeen, Becker (Minn.) High School Region 4: John King, Longview (Tex.) High School Region 5: Todd Sloat, Fall River (Calif.) High School Jim Kelliher has been the head coach at Abington High School for 49 years and currently sits fourth for career victories in Massachusetts history with 305. He has guided the Green Wave to three Eastern Massachusetts State titles in Division 5 (2002), Division 3 (2005) and Division 4 (2012) and two overall state championships in Division 5 (2014) and Division 4 (2019). Kelliher graduated from Abington in 1966 and played his college football at the University of Massachusetts. He returned to Abington as an assistant coach for three years before being named head coach in 1974. Rodney Saulsberry Sr. is in his 25th season at Whitehaven High School and 19th as a head coach. He has an overall record of 180-48 with two Tennessee 6A state titles in 2012 and 2016, the first championships in program history. Over 200 of Saulsberry's former players have gone on to play college football, and 15 of them have become coaches. He has served on the board of the Tennessee Football Coaches Association and served on the Rules Committee for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Saulsberry has been a speaker at various football clinics around the country, including the 2013 AFCA Convention. In 2020, he co-founded the Minority Coaches Association of Tennessee, which helps high school, college and professional coaches in Tennessee foster job opportunities and hosts clinics for continuing education. Saulsberry has earned many awards over his time as head coach, such as a two-time Tennessee Titans Coach of the Week, a Tennessee Titans/Shelby Metro Coach of the Year award winner in 2012 and 2016, three-time Regional Coach of the Year and winner of the Rex Dockery Award from the Memphis Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Dwight Lundeen started the Becker High School football team in 1970 and has never left. In his 53 years as head coach, Lundeen has amassed an overall record of 390-166-3 with three state championships, 19 section titles, and 24 conference championships. He has served as president and on the executive committee of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association, the Minnesota Interscholastic Activities Administrators Association, and the Minnesota State High School League. Lundeen has been inducted into the National Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2019), Minnesota Activities Directors Hall of Fame (2014), Minnesota High School League Hall of Fame (2014) and the Minnesota Football Coaches Hall of Fame (2009). He is a four-time Minnesota Football Coach of the Year and was named Minnesota Football Coaches Association Man of the Year in 2015. John King is in his 19th year as head coach at Longview High School. He currently has the Lobos in the semifinals of the Texas 5A state playoffs with a 14-0 record. His overall record sits at 211-43 with a 6A state championship in 2018. King is a past president of the Texas High School Coaches Association and has served on the THSCA Board of Directors. He has served on several committees for the THSCA as well as Treasurer of the East Texas Coaches Association. King was inducted into the East Texas Coaches Association Hall of Honor in 2019 and was named Texas Sportswriter Association 6A Coach of the Year, along with Longview News Journal and American State Bank Coach of the Year in 2018. He has won 15 District Coach of the Year honors in his 19 seasons. Todd Sloat has coached football for 23 years, with the last 21 coming at Fall River High School. His overall record in eight years as a head coach sits at 78-16 with one California 7AA state championship and six Northern Section titles. Sloat earned California Coach of the Year honors in 2021 and six other Coach of the Year honors in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017, 2018, and 2021. He stepped down as head coach after the 2021 season and works as an assistant coach with Fall River, helping the Bulldogs to a 12-0 record and the Northern Section championship. 0:50 Meaning of Power of Influence Selection 1:55 Pillars/Culture of Each Program 10:20 Impact of Program 13:50 Significant Influences 18:05 Creating a Community within Your Town & Team 21:00 Camaraderie of Coaches

Anne Elizabeth Matheny is the President of the University of Memphis Turning Point USA chapter and she joined the morning show to talk to Ben about what issues are important to Gen Z voters, her take on the crime on campus and a fun event happening free at the University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Antonio Taylor, Director of Technical Services for Transnetyx and Marketing Chair for SIM Memphis, who discusses the power of working with youth and introducing and encouraging them to pursue STEM-related professions and possibilities. During the interview, Antonio spotlights his role at Transnetyx, a Memphis, Tennessee area-based business that launched the world's first fully automated genotyping system for detecting transgenic, knockout, knock-in, SNP, and CRISPR mutations in animal research models. Transnetyx's mission is to provide the most efficient path to discovery for researchers across the globe, in order to pave the way for research to advance and deeper understandings to emerge.Antonio then highlights SIM Memphis, which is the Memphis Chapter of the Society for Information Management, a professional society of local IT leaders. He spotlights their efforts around mentoring and working with youth and youth-driven organizations, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, DeSoto County Schools, Memphis Public Library, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, in order to promote academic excellence and student success and to introduce and encourage the pursuit of IT and STEM-related professions and possibilities. He wraps up discussing their SIM Strategy Series for Executives, which is Memphis' premier single-day event designed exclusively for the IT executive community being held on October 26, 2022 at the Hilton Memphis Hotel.Visit https://chapter.simnet.org/memphis/home to learn more about SIM Memphis, and https://www.transnetyx.com to learn more about Transnetyx.

On this week's show, Bart talks to his long-time friend Susan Marshall. Susan is a true Memphis Belle who has been blowing away crowds and listeners all over the country. Based out of Memphis she's carved out a swath for her style of singing a mile wide. Blues, soul, country, she can do it all. On this episode you'll hear…How Susan made her long journey to MemphisWhy she's disappointed in local music educationHow she's been instrumental in forwarding all genres of music in Memphis and the surrounding states while being part of The Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Hornyak is the Sr. Executive Director of the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy and a fixture of the Memphis music scene. He sat down for a fun conversation about his history with and love for the city.

Jon Hornyak is the Sr. Executive Director of the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy and a fixture of the Memphis music scene. He sat down for a fun conversation about his history with and love for the city.

Amber Lombardo, recently appointed executive director of the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, visits Memphis Metropolis to discuss AIA's mission, programs, and priorities, including the creation of a statewide tax credit for historic preservation. Later in the show, regular commentator Holly Jansen Fulkerson from Memphis Heritage elaborates on the need for additional preservation incentives and previews MHI's upcoming Preservation Series, focusing on historic cemeteries. Additional Information AIA Memphis Memphis Heritage (check back for information about registering for the preservation series) Sacred to the Memory - a portfolio of photos of abandoned and forgotten burial places in Shelby County. From University of Memphis professor Coriana Close.

Carol Johnson-Dean, Ed.D., is currently the Interim President, LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN.  Prior to that appointment, she served as the Executive Director of New Leaders, South Region, a national organization providing leadership development for aspiring principals and teacher leaders.  She has provided oversight to New Leaders programs in Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida and Minnesota.  She has also served as Executive Director, of Large District Support for the Tennessee Department of Education (2015).Carol Johnson-Dean is a 2014 Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellow and a Visiting Professor at Vanderbilt/Peabody College.  She currently serves on the National Board of City Year, Memphis Advisory Board for Facing History and Ourselves, a member, Memphis Teacher Residency Advisory Board and Education Co-Chair, for the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Board, and Member First 8 Advisory Board, and an Ambassador, National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP).  She is also a member, University of Minnesota Alumni Association Board and Memphis Chapter, Fisk University Alumni Association.Johnson-Dean served as Superintendent of Boston Public Schools (BP) 2007-2013, having been appointed by a unanimous vote of the Boston School Committee.  As Superintendent of the 58,000-student district, she also served as a Cabinet Member for Mayor Thomas M. Menino.  Under her leadership, the Boston Public School District improved proficiency rates, narrowed achievement gaps, focused on access and opportunity, as well as graduating students prepared for college and career success.  During her tenure, graduation rates increased annually, the dropout rate decreased by over 40% to its lowest levels since 1977, and more students enrolled in Advanced Placement and the district more than doubled the number of 8th graders enrolled in Algebra I, demonstrating significant results on NAEP.In 2012, Dr. Johnson-Dean received the nation’s highest honor for urban education leadership, the Richard R. Green Award, presented by the Council of the Great City Schools.  In 2010, the Boston Public Schools was recognized as one of the most improved school districts in the world by McKinsey and Company.  A strong advocate for Arts Education, Dr Johnson-Dean received the AASA/VHI Save the Music Award, increasing the percentage K-8 students receiving weekly arts instruction from 67% to 93% and doubling the number of art teachers in the district.Dr. Johnson-Dean has a wealth of experience in Public Education as a teacher, principal and district administrator.  Prior to her appointment in Boston, Dr. Johnson-Dean was Superintendent in Minneapolis, MN, Memphis, TN and St. Louis Park, MN.  She was named Minnesota Superintendent of the Year and the Tennessee PTA Superintendent of the Year.  Nationally, Dr. Johnson-Dean has served on the Board of Directors for the Council of the Great City Schools, the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Board, the Harvard University Urban Superintendent’s Advisory Board, the University of Michigan School of Education/Dean’s Advisory Board and she has served on both the College Board and the Spencer Foundation Board (Chicago).  Dr. Johnson-Dean earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fisk University in Nashville, TN and a Master’s Degree (Curriculum and Instruction) and Doctorate Degrees in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota.She has also been awarded honorary degrees from LeMoyne-Owen College and Rhodes College, both in Memphis, TN and Simmons College in Boston.Dr. Johnson-Dean is married to Dr. Willie Dean, a retired YMCA Executive. Together, they share six adult children. Photo by Jim Webber / Daily Memphian

My guest today is Chris Finney a Grammy Winning Producer, Engineer, and Mixer. He is a life long advocate of music and business education, on both the High School and College levels.   His 25+ years in the recording studio include dates with Robert Plant, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, and New Orleans legends Dr. John, Harry Connick, Jr., Allen Toussaint, the Meters, and Fats Domino.  He has been instrumental in kicking off and developing the recording careers of New Orleans funk-rock mainstays Galactic, Trombone Shorty, The Revivalists, Naughty Professor, and newcomers like SexualThunder! and Organized Crime.   In 2017, He co-founded the non-profit 30AMP Circuit, with renowned guitarist Charlie Hunter. 30AMP’s mission is to bring music from underserved communities around the world into the mainstream.  Their first project brought them to rural Southeast Mexico to produce “Lo Sagrado,” by Silvana Estrada, which was released in November, 2017.   Chris is currently adjunct professor of Music business at Tulane University in New Orleans, and is an active member of the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy, currently serving as a Chapter Governor, as well as Co-Chair of the Producers and Engineers wing. A big thanks to Emile Louapre, for introducing me to Chris to bring him on the show. Thanks to our sponsors! WhisperRoom: https://whisperroom.com Get 10% off the 4x4 or 4x6 booths now when you mention Recording Studio Rockstars: http://whisperroom.com Eventide: https://www.eventideaudio.com OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast, then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/216

Dr. Andrea Curry completed her PhD (magna cum laude) in Health Services from Walden University in November 2018. Her research evaluated the relationship between racial health disparities and the patient-provider relationship. While completing her PhD dissertation, Andrea began the process of publishing her first book entitled, Mind To Heart Motivational Thoughts, which is scheduled to be released through all major booksellers within the first quarter of 2019. Andrea has a passion for healthcare, and has been a member of the National Association of Health Service Executives since 2013. Andrea currently serves as the secretary for the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Health Service Executives. She is a member of the Golden Key Honour Society, Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. Andrea hosts her own podcast, Mind To Heart, which can be found on nine different platforms. She is committed to mentoring students who desire to reach their greatest potential. She is an advocate for working hard and for remaining committed to finishing what you start. On this episode, she talked about her journey towards earning her doctorate degree in health services, her motivations as well as her current and future goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanin-people/support

So many lessons in entrepreneurship are conveyed in this episode by 2X Grammy Nominee and Eric Thomas Associates Certified Coach, Sean Ardoin. In pursuit of success, Sean has accumulated many incredible accolades that he pulls from to share nuggets of wisdom. Here is a highlight of his accomplishments: Some of his accomplishments on this momentous ride are as follows… Featured Artist on NCIS New Orleans, CBS Carnegie Hall performance for 100th anniversary Kennedy Center and Library of Congress performances National Mall 4th of July Show performed on Queen Sugar, Oprah’s OWN network Governing board of the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy Play festivals, concert halls, and corporate events in the US, Mexico, Australia, England, Scotland, Wales, Sweden, Italy, Brazil, Netherlands and Japan Live performance on BET’s Comic View New Orleans Season music featured on MTV, VH1, BET in movies and in commercials peformed on BRAVO TV’s Southern Charm New Orleans Wrote and produced 15 internationally released cd’s appeared as a feature on other artist’s projects Amazon.com Top 100 cd’s of 2001, Ebony Magazine New and Noteworthy cd, Best of the Beat award winner, Creole INC award winner, ZBT award nominee, Black Heritage award winner. Find more about Sean: http://Www.seanardoin.com, http://Www.seantalks.com, https://seanardoin.rockpaperscissors.biz/ and check out his Grammy nominated video Kick Rocks (highlighted in this episode) https://youtu.be/yZfT3-R3JPQ. (This episode is brought to you by LinkedinmasterEEE where entrepreneurs go to network and learn to attract their ideal client via Linkedin, brokering powerful connections worldwide! Join us at LinkedinmasterEEE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/609361429431270/?ref=share

DC & MD get Real, Right & Funky on the Women's Tribute Show with our guest hosts activist and workforce consultant, Latanyua Robinson and Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalist, President, Siobhan Riley.  Enjoy The Show!

The Funky Politics Crew invites two guest co-host, Latanyua Robinson, of LaTrob, LLC and Siobhan Riley, President, the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalist, NABJ, to unpack the relationship between sexual assault and racial discrimination.  As a part of this lively discussion, we discuss Recy Taylor, a Black woman who was gang raped by 6 white men.  Although none of the men were found guilty, Ms. Taylor never gave up on share her truth.  A young NAACP field agent by the name of Rosa Parks, was sent to investigate the story of Recy Taylor. 

Dorothy sits down with her newest art friend and eerily similar "twin," Sarah Baumann of Signet Sealed to talk about how Sarah's diary doodling became a full time art career by focusing on a niche.  Sarah walks us through the product process, from drawing to laying out the illustrations for different products featuring the dozens of cities she's captured.  Dorothy and Sarah hit on the highlights of the new Memphis Chapter of Tuesdays Together for Rising Tide Society.    See more of Signet Sealed's work: www.signetsealed.com https://www.instagram.com/signetsealed/   See more of Rising Tide Society: http://www.risingtidesociety.com https://www.instagram.com/tuesdaystogethermemphis/ https://www.risingtidesocietymemphis.com   Follow along and join the Positively Creative Community:   www.positivelycreative.net www.instagram.com/positivelycreativepodcast www.facebook.com/groups/positivelycreativepodcast     (8:30) Paper & Honey Laura Joseph  (9:00) House show  (12:00) This seems like the time to try it (13:00) Diving head first at Stationery Academy  (16:00) Working out of a college house with roommates & at a studio vs working from home  (17:30) Cooper Young Festival  (19:00) How Sarah and Dorothy met and how they're twins  (25:00) Rising Tide Society - Tuesdays Together Memphis (29:00) Figuring out your audience at shows  (30:00) Ideal Client  (31:00) back to back art shows  (34:00) the process of products  (39:00) southern artist Facebook group  (45:00) South Main pop up shops (48:00) website building & Etsy  (50:00) Instagram stories  (50:00) Jenna Kutcher / Goal Digger Podcast  (53:00) the drawing process  (55:00) Jenean Morrison  (59:00) HoneyBook & Rising Tide Community app (1:04:00) risingtidesocietymemphis.com & Members of the Month (1:08:00) Made By Memphis  (1:13:00) Creative Heart Conference  (1:35:00) Naming your brand 

Antonio James was born in Memphis, TN. He was raised by his mother and step-father in Northaven, but spent most of his teenage years in Hickory Hill with his father. He attended dozens of schools by his Freshmen year at Millington Central High School in Millington Central where he graduated in 2003.   Several months after graduation James enlisted in the United States Air Force. After one term, he return to his hometown of Memphis where hardships and lack of employment opportunities led him to discover a new hobby, filmmaking.   With the help of his uncle - he begin filming music videos for Media Workz and Catina Johnson, short films and commercials. Antonio talents as a director was quickly recognized by the local community where he was hired as a contractor for the Memphis Veteran Affairs Medical Center Public Affairs Videographer. He also became the official videographer for Al Sharpton's National Action Network, Memphis Chapter under Gregory Grant. Shortly after, James decided to quit providing video and recording services and start producing TV and Films. With help, he was able to produce and direct his first feature, Trey the Movie. After completion Antonio moved to Los Angeles, where he currently resides.   James' 2013 film debut Trey the movie received International Films Award, from IFS, Texas Black film Festival and Action on Film International Film Festival in Monrovia, California.   Since his move to Los Angeles in February 2013, Antonio James has been a background extra in Zac Efron's feature film "Neighbors" and General Hospital.