GLORY AVE ENTERTAINMENT Was Founded in June 2009 by Label owner/Recording artist Chanz Simmons aka “Admiral”, after the breakup of his long time group BXC, and a few of months considering ending his music career, he was convinced by family and friends that that the time had come for him to begin his own movement. Utilizing the skills he developed during his time in the streets and as an executive for the Neiman Marcus Group, Chanz sharpened his business savvy and decided to launch Glory Ave Ent. The name was created as an tribute to the neighborhood where he was born and raised (Story Avenue) in the Soundview section of the BX. As an independent artist in his group for nearly 10 years, Admiral learned all aspects of music game and used it as a blueprint for his new venture. The company provides artist management and development services, production, event promotion as well. It also serves as the record label for a hand picked group of hip hop and R&B artists and producers. In November 2009, the company independently released Admiral’s debut project God’s Work The Street LP featuring the underground Bronx anthem “X UP”. The critically acclaimed street album drew high praise throughout the NYC underground scene has received airplay throughout underground radio. It also represented the beginning of a new chapter for Admiral. The album features fellow Glory Ave recording artist Kurt Mastas and includes 2 appearances from new addition Sean Ray.
During a performance in March 2010, Admiral was introduced by promoter Slims Da Bank to an up and coming R&B/Soul artist named Miss Michelle. He was instantly blown away by her performance and invited to her collaborate on a record for his new project. The two artists clicked immediately. Although the pair could not immediately work together due to obligations to her former management company. Admiral promised her a place in his company if she wanted it. After a few months of consideration, Miss Michelle severed ties with her management and joined Glory Ave Entertainment shortly after. Since then, the pair along with the rest of the family have built the Glory Ave into one of the most respected new companies in NYC.
On Sept 16th Glory Ave Ent officially released the groundbreaking Operation X Mixtape series. The first ever “All BX” mixtape featuring the best of Bronx underground artists including Admiral, Sinsay, Fred The Godson, Ques Fire, BeenOfficial, D Dave, Darq, Hop da Great, Trife Boss and many others. Operation X the Mixtape Series is hosted by none other than Hate Money Radio’s own DJ Bedtyme 357 and featured on that Datpiff.com and ThatCrack.com along with a number of sites throughout the web.
Up next for Glory Ave Ent. will be the release Miss Michelles debut album. My Heart, My Life, The album will feature production from hitmakers Justice League, Vinny Idol, Budda the Future along with 2010 UMA award winning producer, Music Mystro and more to come. The first single “Stressing Me”prod by Justice League will be released on November 11th. You can also look for a new project from Admiral as well as a Glory Ave Compilation projection in 1st quarter of 2011. Stay tuned
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