In Sep 2007- Jan 2008, the Xperience Project worked with several young local artists to put together the Xperience Volume II CD. Here you will find information on the album, the artists, and the performances that were so successful in Hartford.
| 4The album |
Track Listing
Click on a Track Title to view the lyrics of the song. COMING SOON For Artist Information, click the artist's name next to the song title.
1. Do It Now :: Scarlett Cotto
2. How Could You? :: Janel-Jasmine Parker
3. Life Is So Unfair :: Patience Inleah
4. True Story :: Tiara Tann
5. Lost :: St. Preach, Baby Chi, and Da Myth
6. It's All Up To You :: Jazzmine Pertillar
7. A Promise Of Tomorrow :: Natalie Lynn
8. Hip Hop Instrumental
9. R&B Instrumental
| 4The Artists |
Baby Chi (middle)
Chabeli Gonzalez
Age During Project: 15
Background: Has been writing and reciting poetry since the 5th grade; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Her mother, brother, sister, and Lauren Hill.
X Message: Don't waste my mind.
Alex Fuentes
Age During Project: 19
Background: Has been rapping for the last 6 years; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Nas, Common, Big Pun, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.
X Message: Don't waste my mind.
Age During Project: 18
Background: Has been writing poetry since the age of 12; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Melissa Johnson, Maya Angelou, and Brenda Lawrence.
X Message: Don't waste my mind.
Age During Project: 16
Background: Has been singing since the age of 10; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Mary J. Blige and Beyonce.
X Message: They wouldn't dare if they care.
Natalie Lynn Gaudette
Age During Project: 16
Background: Has been singing since she was very young; from Colchester, CT.
Inspiration: Colby Caillat.
X Message: Do it without drugs.
Age During Project: 15
Background: Has been singing since she was very young; from West Africa, Liberia.
Inspiration: Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, and Ciara.
X Message: They wouldn't dare if they care.
Age During Project: 15
Background: Has been singing all of her life; from Bristol, CT.
Inspiration: Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and Jennifer Lopez.
X Message: Do it without drugs.
Curtis Thomas
Age During Project: 18
Background: Has been a rapper for 11 years; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: T.R.U.C.E., Crossmovement, and Swizz Beats.
X Message: Don't waste my mind.
Age During Project: 17
Background: Has been writing poetry for the last 4 years; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Her family and Maya Angelou.
X Message: For those who choose not to use.
| 4The Performances |
The Volume II artists performed at the Xperience Vol. II CD Release Show on January 19, 2008 drawing a crowd of over 200 people. Copies of the Xperience Vol. II CD were distributed there for free to all attendees.