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UCK EM, CAN’T TRUST THIS GIRL, WORK THOSE HIPS, I’M TIRED, SHE GOT THAT, COLD, THAT’S HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, EVERYTHING I HAVE, WHAT I’M DOING TO YOU, and more…

Richard aka "2ND” is a multi-talented new up and coming artist in a class of his very own!. Blessed with remarkable talents, a "Hot" body and dashing handsome looks to match, he is destined to be a rising star in 2012. 2ND wrote, produced and arranged the tunes, "Uck Em", “Can’t Trust This Girl”, “Ohh”, “Work Those Hips”, "I’m Tired", “That’s How Much I Love You”, “Everything I Have”, “What I’m Doing To You”, "Keep The Faith", and more... All of which you will hear on his second independent debut album entitled: “EVERYTHING I HAVE”, which features over "20 Hot Single Releases!". 2nd’s 1st Independent album “FREAKY MON”, (released in 2008), received huge applause and accolades from new fans and listeners alike for its originality, versatility, truth and honesty as a whole.

2ND is a self contained artist in the music genres of Hip-Hop, Reggae and R&B Soul, some have called him a rare and true artist, a diamond in the ruff who is multi-talented in his own right, while others have called him a "Genius!". His music is heaven-sent as is he; a prolific songwriter producer, composer and all around true artist -- just listen to the variety on "EVERYTHING I HAVE" --- and decide for yourself!. But music listeners have already begun to take notice. Since his first independent release in 2008, 2nd began climbing up the indie music charts at a rapid pace. His single "FREAKY MON" climbed up the College Charts and held steady at number 12 over his many admirer's ROGUE TRADERS - Better In The Dark (Columbia/Sony), SKILLET - Comatose Comes Alive (Atlantic/WEA) and THE KILLERS - Day & Age (Island/UMG). 2nd's other Hot single "ACAPELLO" was the #1 Most Requested Single for Two Weeks straight on the Qyk-Top 40 radio station!. "ACAPELLO" was labeled as a (Future Hit) by STS sound scan as it blazed up the indie charts hitting 2 Main Charts in the same week! The AC/Hot AC Main Chart and the Top 40 Main Charts among many others. (STS stats Available Upon Request)

2ND’s creative scope and reach just doesn't stop there, his inspirational and Political single “NOW” & Music Video, for our president elect Barack Obama, received a 4 Star Rating on You-Tube with over 19,225 hits and a 92% rating on MySpace in its first week of release. A former student of the NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, 2ND produced a feature documentary on Hurricane Katrina entitled: “NEW ORLEANS, WE WON'T FORGET ABOUT YOU”. The film screened to a packed house at the NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY & the ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES in NYC. The film is now off the various film festivals. 2ND produced the entire music score for the film, and the music video for his single "HOME" which received a 5 Star Rating on You-Tube with over 7,600 views, thus proving that 2nd’s talent and appeal has the unique ability to reach and extend far beyond boundaries that some would deem as unimaginable.

2ND a former student of the NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, produced a feature documentary on Hurricane Katrina entitled: “NEW ORLEANS, WE WON'T FORGET ABOUT YOU”. The film screened to a packed house at the NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY & the ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES in NYC. The film is now off the various film festivals. 2nd produced the entire music score for the film, and the music video for his single "HOME" received a 5 Star Rating on You-Tube with over 3,655 views, thus proving that 2nd's talent and appeal has the unique ability to reach and extend far beyond the boundaries that some would deem as unimaginable.

2nd has also auditioned for the hit TV Shows THE VOICE, AMERICAS GOT TALENT & most recently for the HIT SHOW X FACTOR after he submitted a online audition into the show. 2ND was was later selected by judges to go on to the next round of "X Factor (Season 9 auditions). on 4/11 2ND auditioned live for producers at Emirates Stadium in the UK LONDON. 2nd is an artist that constanly puts his talent out there in the universe, and he believes that if nothing is ventured then nothing can be gained.

2ND is more than an artist, he’s a virtual “COMMODITY”, with the talent to venture into different genres of entertainment like his many mentors: Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Jamie Fox, P. Diddy, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Justin Timberlake and others… Not only is 2ND an exceptional artist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer, but he is also a very talented actor, filmmaker, screenwriter and impressionist as well, whose currently hard at work producing an hilarious new Comedy Show and Romantic Comedy Feature Film where he impersonates various characters and celebrities, in addition to a host of original comedic characters that he himself created!. Some of 2nd's favorite artists and role models for characters and impersonations are: Tyler Perry, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy and Jim Carey just to name a few, and he holds himself to that same standard of comedic excellence.

Crowned the title of “THE #1 KARAOKE HOST/DJ IN NEW YORK CITY”, 2nd proudly wears the title with pride to a full house every weekend as the special guest host of KARAOKE FRIDAYS at a popular Irish bar & restaurant chain called NELLY SPILLANE'S!. 2nd is now expanding his hosting talents with a new side venture called: 2NDKARAOKE.

2ND is also a Certified Personal Trainer and former Ab Group Instructor for a popular Sports Club in NYC, he has since started his own Personal Training Business entitled: 6 PACK FOR LIFE, were he conducts private training of actors, models, writers, and people who have no connection to the Ent. Industry. 2ND also teaches weekly Ab/Core Classes to a group of fitness enthusiasts at the world renowned PAUL PELLICORO’S DANCE SPORT. 2nd is equally committed to his fitness & nutrition, as he is to all of his artistic endeavors. 2nd’s hard work ethics (inspired by his mother who came to America from Jamaica with barely anything, worked 2 jobs to care for himself and his 2 sisters) continue to motivate and inspire his many clients who have achieved tremendous weight loss, body fat, and as a result of 2nd’s help, have changed their lives forever.

2ND without a doubt, is indeed a huge force to be reckoned with in 2012! He's a “Mega Solo-Entertainment Powerhouse Package!" a virtual “COMMODITY” destined to reach great heights in the entertainment industry, and his name is simply, "2ND". “EVERYTHING I HAVE” the new album by 2nd will be available soon right here on CD BABY & I-TUNES. For bookings or more info on 2ND just email icpentertainment@yahoo.com

If you would like to become a new fan of "2nd", then simply send him a friend request on his Facebook and Reverbnation pages below and you will be notified of his New up and coming album, single releases, films, live performances and exciting events!

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