In Feb 2008- Jun 2008, the Xperience Project worked with several young local artists to put together the Xperience Volume III 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. I'm Losing You :: Carolyn feat. JMC
2. Got To Stop :: Olivia
3. Time Is Of The Essence :: Lysha
4. It Ain't Real :: Justice
5. So Dangerous :: Mz. Jay
6. Save The City :: JMC
| 4The Artists |
Age During Project: 16
Background: Has been been singing since about the age of 10 or 11; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Her family and sisters.
X Message: Keep Your Reputation, Avoid A Drug Situation.
Jesse McKenzie
Age During Project: 17
Background: Has been acting on stage/film for 12 years and has been performing music for 6 years; from New Britain, CT.
Inspiration: Apathy, Nas, Jay-Z, The Rolling Stones and many more.
X Message: For Those Who Choose Not To Use.
Justicia Candillo
Age During Project: 15
Background: Has been an artist for 5-6 years; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Her mom, little sister Alexis, Mary Mary.
X Message: No Drinks, No Drama.
Alicea Wells
Age During Project: 19
Background: Has been an artist (rapper/poet) for 3 years; from Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Life experiences, her family, friends, and Keysha Cole.
X Message: Don’t waste my mind.
Jessica Chalk
Age During Project: 15
Background: Has just started singing; from Colchester, CT.
Inspiration: Her family.
X Message: Keep Your Reputation, Avoid A Drug Situation.
Olivia Kelly
Age During Project: 15
Background: Has been singing since age 10; from Boston, Mass and Hartford, CT.
Inspiration: Aaliyah, Keysha Cole, Chris Brown, her mother and her best friend Jillian.
X Message: Keep Your Reputation, Avoid A Drug Situation.
| 4The Performances |
The Volume III artists performed at the Xperience Vol. III CD Release Show on June 21, 2008 drawing a crowd of over 165 people. Copies of the Xperience Vol. III CD were distributed there for free to all attendees.