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Aug
14
Carlos Battey 'Jackie's Boy' - Don't take life for granted

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Carlos Battey, better known as Jackie’s Boy, lost both of his parents at a young age- a massive life hurdle that can disrupt even the best laid plans. However, Carlos took that loss and channeled it into his music, grinding, writing, and networking on the streets of LA. His hard work paid off, and after signing a deal with Universal and working with superstars of all types, he ultimately earned a Grammy for his work with Madonna.


Carlos joins us today to talk about perseverance, and motivation in the face of the greatest adversity life can throw at us, on this episode of The Big Break.


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Aug
14
NEW MUSIC Grammy Song-Winning Writer Jackie’s Boy Releases Powerful New Single “Do It Again” ft Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman

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Carlos Battey artistically known by his stage name Jackie’s Boy is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-platinum, Grammy Song-Winning Writer/ 4 Time Grammy Nominated Songwriter and ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Winner (2010 Best Remixed Recording Madonna “Revolver”) who has has written hits for Madonna, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gil, Jay Sean, Becky G, Jake Miller, Bruno Mars, Flo-rida and Chris Brown.


Carlos Battey began his career with his brother Steven, they use to spend their days performing original songs and covers on the River Street Pier in Savannah Georgia to adoring crowds of locals. They enjoyed the small town fame but it wasn’t until the unti...


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Revival released everywhere

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Feb
17
Lifetime Gets It Right With Whitney Houston Biopic

YaYa DaCosta and Arlen Escarpata

Lifetime’s ambitious new made-for-TV movieWhitney gets a lot of things right.

For starters, Yaya DaCosta (Lee Daniels'The Butler) is spellbinding and compelling as a young Whitney Houston who enjoyed the riches and respect that came with her unparalleled fame but also struggled with the cultural and personal isolation that level of success can bring.

Arlen Escarpeta (Final Destination 5) is equally convincing as an even younger Bobby Brown. And when the small-screen flick premieres Saturday January 17, viewers will get a glimpse of the first time the two met at the 1989 Soul Train Awards. She was a nearly 26-year-old international pop star and he was 20 an...