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<A href="http://www.queenoffunk.com" target="frame2" ><STRONG><IMG height=245 alt="Queen of Funk" src="http://1stladiesoffunk.com/images/230_Mallia_mic2.jpg" width=130 align=center border=3></STRONG></A> <br?<br> <P><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4>Mallia Franklin "Queen of Funk" and the Funk Disciples, " Is Back."</FONT></STRONG> <br> <br> Mallia Franklin "Queen of Funk" and the Funk Disciples are currently booking their 2005 clubs & concert dates. Here are a few samples of their recent reviews. I am sure your clients would be greatly interested in having them perform at their events and venues. <br> <br> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG> The Management at B.B. Kings Blues Club in Universal City, CA. says: <br></STRONG> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><EM> Mallia Franklin "Queen of Funk" and The Funk Disciples performed to a Sold-Out audience at B.B. Kings Blues Club on 25 March 2005. The Queen of Funk and The Funk Disciples jammed to a sold out audience that filled all seats and there was no standing room to be had. They rocked the house and there was non-stop dancing and excitement. The show was on the level of a full Las Vegas show including costume changes and an energetic stage presence. <br> <br> <br>Mallia Franklin and her entire band and staff were professional and on-time. I am booking them for another return engagement in August 2005 and can't wait until the next performance. My expectations were more than fulfilled. I would highly recommend them for concert engagements as a headlining act or opening act for a major concert tour.</EM> <br> <br> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG> --Dimarkco Chandler General Manager <br></STRONG> <br> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><EM> Saw Malllia Franklin and her group at BBKings. She was knock-out killer. <br> <br> They've got the effortless intensity of the great ones...it's fun, it's loud, it's funny, and moving...real singin', real playin'--the Real Funk.</EM> <br> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG> --"Paul Justman, Director of "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" <br></STRONG> <br><STRONG>CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE AND THE MUSIC SNIPPETS</STRONG> <br> <br> Please go to <a href="http://www.queenoffunk.com" target="frame2">http://www.queenoffunk.com</a> site and go to the Music Project page. <br> <br> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG> Mallia Franklin "Queen of Funk" Biography Summary <br></STRONG> <br>Through the years, music and music supporters have greatly grown and diversified. R&B evolved into crossover pop. Disco developed into Alternative and House/Trance. Rap grew into Hip Hop. Soul lives on in Fuunkk!!!! <br> <br><FONT size=4>Mallia "Queen of Funk" Franklin</FONT> </FONT></P><FONT face=Arial> <P> <br><STRONG>2004</STRONG> <br> Recipient of Platinum Plaque for performance, co-writing and co-production of Snoop Dogg's Pay da Cost to be da Boss' CD. <br> Recorded with 2004 B.M.I. Award Winning Producer, Songwriter, and Musician Dave Stewart. <br> Promotional poster for up-coming CD, Malfunkshun, shown prominently in the recently released John Travolta movie Be Cool. <br> Performed at the 2004 Grammy Awards with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. </P> <P> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>2003 </STRONG> <br> Appeared in the Nike Funkship Commercial with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and Snoop Dogg which aired during the 2003 NBA season. <br> <br> Wrote and produced material for up coming music projects. <br> Made numerous live appearances with George Clinton and the P-Funk All-stars. </FONT></P><FONT face=Arial> <P> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>2002 </STRONG> <br> Recorded and wrote additional lyrics for Movie Soundtrack Undercover Brother. <br> Performed on the remix of the Sony Records remake of Marvin Gaye's song What's goin on? </FONT></P><FONT face=Arial> <P> <br><STRONG>2001</STRONG> <br>Recorded with Dallas Austin, Too Short and Organized Noise. <br> Performed during the Gavin Convention at the Funk Jazz Cafe with Lila John and The Chronicle. <br> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>1998 to 2000 <br></STRONG>Toured the Midwest and Southern regions and performed corporate dates with her band Anothertyme. <br> Performed as a special guest for Black Lilly Productions, in conjunction with The Roots and Shirley Hayden of P-Funk and Kid Rock fame, at the world renowned Wetlands Night Club in Greenwich Village, New York. </FONT></P><FONT face=Arial> <P> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>1996 <br></STRONG>Toured with George Clinton during the 2nd coming of the Mothership Tour, including performances during the Olympic Games in the House of Blues now available on DVD. </FONT></P><FONT face=Arial> <P> <br><STRONG>1995</STRONG> <br>Recorded countless sessions with rappers like The Boogie Boys, Candyman, Ice Cube, the Lynch Mob, Snoop Dogg, and Dr Dre. <br> Brought together Producer/Rapper Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, which resulted in the legendary Tupac recording California Love. <br>Recorded on the John Singleton Movie Soundtrack, " Above the Rim. " </P> <P> <br><STRONG>1995</STRONG> <br> Produced first solo effort Funkentersepter, featuring members of P-Funk, Bootsy's Rubber Band, Raydio, Was Not Was, & The Brides of Funkenstein, Maceo Parker, Richard Kush Griffin. Fred Wesley, Godmoma, Five Special, Gary Starchild Shider, Belita Woods, Pat Lewis, Gary Mudbone Cooper, Sandra Fiva and Parlet. Released in Japan the album also featured songs co-written by former Ohio Player Junie Morrison and legendary guitarist Eddie Hazel. </P> <P> <br></FONT><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>1993-1994 <br></STRONG> Performed on Snoop Dogg's first multi-platinum album Doggy Style. <br>Lead and background vocals for numerous Teddy Riley and Dr. Dre projects. </FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial> <br><STRONG>1993 -1990</STRONG> <br> Recipient of the Minnesota Black Musician's Artist Awards, Recognition of Achievements Award. <br> Recorded with Brown Mark, Mazaratti, and Alexander O'Neil. <br>Formed band Slam, which was a featured band in the Minneapolis nightclub Glam Slam. Slam toured the Midwest. <br>Made a cameo appearance in the movie Graffiti Bridge. <br> <br>Much Much More on the Website: <a href="http://www.queenoffunk.com" target="frame2">www.queenoffunk.com</a> . <br> <br> <br><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000>For this millennium Mallia is currently working on her upcoming CD MALFUNKSHUN.</FONT></STRONG> <br> <br> As the Queen says, Ain't no old school. Ain't no new school. Only the pro school. <br> <br> <br> LET'S TAKE IT TO THE STAGE!</FONT> </P> |
| Date: | Monday, May 23, 2005 |
| Created by: | Bob Davis |
| Updated: | Sunday, May 15, 2005 10:58am |
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