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Nadir Nominated for Two Detroit Music Awards

March 25, 2011 By admin

Nadir Live in Monroe, Michigan - Photo by Lindsay KingVoting is underway for the 20th Annual Detroit Music Awards. Nadir earned two nominations in 2011 – for Outstanding Urban/Funk Songwriter and Outstanding Urban/Funk Group for Nadir and Distorted Soul. He will also receive recognition as a Special Honoree in the Urban/Funk Vocalist category after winning that DMA three years in a row, from 2008 to 2010.

The awards show will be held Friday, April 15 at The Fillmore Theatre Detroit, 2115 Woodward Avenue. Cast your vote Today at DetroitMusicAwards.net.

On Thursday, April 14, join Nadir and fellow nominee Eliza Neals for at celebratory toast a Detroit’s Hard Rock Cafe. Nadir kicks of the night with a solo funk set that you won’t want to miss.

Thursday, April 14, 2011 – 8pm
Pre-DMA Rock & Soul Showcase with Eliza Neals & Nadir
Hard Rock Cafe Detroit
45 Monroe Street, Detroit, Michigan
For more info visit HardRockCafe.com

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Nadir Made in Michigan

May 6, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Nadir on CW50’s Made in Michigan

Nadir is an award winning Funk and Soul musician with one heck of a live show.

He’s a champion for the entertainment industry, and the best part is, he calls Detroit home. Learn more in CW50Detroit.com’s Q&A with Nadir.

Click HERE to Read the Interview

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Evolution Is Revolution – Black Mastery Features Music by EAPro

May 6, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

“Evolution Is Revolution”, a dramatic track created by EAPro’s Nadir and Iayaalis, is featured in the new trailer for TheBlackPaper.com and The Black Mastery Success Program both by success coach Veronica Conway.

Veronica is a successful entrepreneur and founder of three coaching companies, including the Black Professional Coaches Alliance, the only coaching organization dedicated to the transformation of people of African descent. She is also the co-founder of Phenom Consulting International, a company that provides life and media strategy for the entertainment and athletic industries. She has coached everyone from truck drivers to CEO’s, athletes, artists and celebrities.

Black Mastery Is The Master Blend Of Success Strategies and It Is Your GIANT First Step Toward A Better Tomorrow.

  • Do you want to live in joy and abundance?

  • Do you want to face challenges with more confidence and poise?

  • How wonderful would it be for you to experience life – without limits?

  • Can you imagine beginning to heal, – and creating a new legacy?

The evolution will NOT be televised. The (r)evolution is internal.

Begin your (r)evolution at TheBlackPaper.com today.

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Nadir Named to Detroit Entertainment Commission

April 24, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Detroit-based musician/writer (and EAPro CEO) Nadir Omowale was recently appointed to Detroit’s newly established Entertainment Commission. The twelve member commission will serve as an advisory body, to attract and encourage cooperation and collaboration within local communities to ensure that City residents are aware of business opportunities created by entertainment, cultural, athletic, and special events that occur within and/or are hosted by the City of Detroit. For more info click HERE

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2 Detroit Music Awards for Nadir & Distorted Soul

April 18, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Nadir & Akanke at the 2009 Detroit Music Awards (photo by Richard Blondy)

Nadir & Distorted Soul earned two trophies at the 2009 Detroit Music Awards on Friday, April 17.

Workin’ For The Man was named Outstanding Urban/Funk/Hip Hop Recording, and Nadir was honored as Outstanding Urban/Funk Vocalist.

Thanks to Akanke Rashad-Omowale, Nancy Schoenheide-Phares, all the members of the Distorted Soul band, all the musicians and producers who contributed their talents to the Workin’ For The Man project, all the djs and press who have given us so much love, and all the family and friends who helped make this project possible.

Oh… and a special shout out to George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and the entire Dubya administration for screwing up the world and inspiring much of the political material that appears on this record. Thanks A LOT!

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EAPro Artists Earn 8 Detroit Music Awards Nominations

April 7, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Nadir and Distorted Soul are nominated for Seven 2009 Detroit Music Awards!

Outstanding Urban/Funk Artist or Group (Nadir’s Distorted Soul) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk/Hip Hop Recording (Workin’ For The Man) ~ Outstanding Live Performance (Nadir’s Distorted Soul) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk Songwriter (Nadir) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk Musician (Kris Kurzawa) ~ Outstanding Urban/Funk Vocalist (Nadir) ~ Outstanding Record Producer (Nadir)

Khary WAE Frazier picks up Two DMA nominations!

Outstanding Hip Hop Artist/Group ~ Outstanding Hip Hop MC

Music industry professionals can register and vote at the DMA website: www.detroitmusicawards.com

The Detroit Music Awards Show is Friday, April 17 at The Fillmore. Congratulations to all the nominees!!

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Nadir and Distorted Soul’s ‘Fast Lane’ Named Best Rock Song of 2008 by Soul-Patrol.com

January 30, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Nadir and Distorted Soul’s version of “Life in the Fast Lane“ was named Best Rock ‘n’ Roll Song of 2008 on Soul-Patrol.com.

The track was recorded Live at The Buzz Bar and is featured on Nadir’s latest album, Workin For The Man.

Many thanks to Bob & Mike Davis at Soul-Patrol.com; Kris Kurzawa (guitar), Yaminah Brock (vocals), Kamau Inaede (bass), Brandon Holland (keys), Dan Eichinger (drums), Steve Szajna (recording and mixing); Nancy Schoenheide-Phares, Akanke Rashad-Omowale, and Adam Laurie at The Buzz Bar.

Also Workin’ for the Man ranked as the 15th Best Black Music Album of the year and Nadir’s February show at the BAM Cafe at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, NY was named the 6th Best Live Show.

Learn more about Nadir’s Distorted Soul at www.distortedsoul.com

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