The Staff

Marc "Rush" Virden- Owner-CEO, producer, arranger, musician. Began playing keyboards at age 20 (It's never too late to start): Studied music theory at the Russell Williams School of Music in Decatur, Ga. with studies in gospel music, ear training and site reading: Played in local band in the late: Served as musician at North Ave. Missionary Baptist Church. Also served as music director for youth and young adult choir at Liberty Baptist Church and as Music Director at Rivers of Living Water Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia and Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Marc’s work can be heard on several projects for many local artists in and around the Atlanta area. Marc has also worked for Atlanta Recording Studio with Mr. Harry O’Brien.

Elderick "Uncle El" Rias- VP, producer, arranger, songwriter. Detroit native and Morris Brown Alumni began career as a rapper/songwriter at the age of 16. El has worked with several artists in the Midwest and Southeast w/assistance in songwriting and music production. Currently working in artist development and songwriting for up and coming talent.

Patricia Packwood-Smith- Executive Director of A/R and Promotions

Patricia comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a contemporary understanding of the entertainment industry. She comes from a very talented family which includes a brother who is a Grammy Award winning music producer and another brother who owns and manages a sports management company. Pat also has many personal and professional ties in the communications and recording industries as well as local affilitations with BMI as well as other organizations within the Metro Atlanta area. Patricia is also known in and around Atlanta as Justyce from Justyce Entertainment & Mgmt.

Michael "Head-Hunter " Hunter- Arranger, vocalist. Has worked with Lonnie Ferguson at Arista Records and has worked other local artist on various studio projects as a background singer: Also has ties to Def Jams South Records, SmuveGruve Entertainment, and So-So Def Records: Currently assisting with artist development and contract negotiations with well known record labels.