Reed

Reed Baker: age 25: is not only the CEO of Sophist Productions: LLC: but also the premier artist on his New York based record label. As an emerging star and an innovative businessman: REED makes both the mastery of his music and the success of his company his everyday goals. As a young entrepreneur from Queens: NY: REED initially founded Sophist Productions to control his own destiny as an artist. The label has since evolved into a multi-faceted firm offering a myriad of services for which REED provides the aesthetic and creative vision. Since its inception in 2003: noteworthy non-musical accomplishments for Sophist Productions include establishing a revolutionary national college internship program reaching campuses in 26 American states and introducing New York City to the DVJ technology which transforms music into an audiovisual experience for club and party goers. Under REEDs dynamic leadership: Sophist Productions embraces progressive business strategies and cutting edge technologies: ensuring the continual evolution and growth of the company. When REED is not in the office: he is in the studio making the music that defines Sophists Alternative Hip Hop- a fusion of rap: reggae: and R&B. Compared by NY Newsday and NY Press to Ja Rule because of his deep: raspy voice: REEDs lyrics possess an intensity and intelligence that is rare in the hip hop industry today. REED is also a meticulous producer: and the marriage of his lyrical and producer skill sets is apparent both on his debut album: ONEinSIX: and in his incredible live performance. REED not only backs up his music with creative lyrics and inventive word flow: he puts on one of the most unique performances in the hip-hop industry! Definitely a born entertainer!\ says Intelligent Music owner Bob Celestin: who has executive produced platinum album projects for Mary J. Blige and Jodeci. ONEinSIX: REEDs first solo album: which features Sophist reggae artist SENSATION: will be released on APRIL 18th: 2006. Fueled by a passion for writing and introspection: REED majored in philosophy at Emory University and graduated Summa cum Laude (with highest honors) due to his acclaimed thesis on first love. On ONEinSIX: REED continues speaking about the influence of love on life: focusing on the need to remain positive: progressive: and optimistic through times of both pleasure and pain. With a growing artist roster and a hand-selected executive team: REED has an eye and ear for finding talent in both the studio and the office. A modern day renaissance man: REED considers business as much of an art form as music and thus pursues the two with an inspirational drive and incomparable commitment.\"\""\"""""