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Awesome 2 (aka Special K & Tedd Tedd) are pioneers in the music industry. They have devoted their lives to the art and in the interim have gained enormous respect. The Awesome 2 are not only known for their radio show but also for their multi-media & production company “Awesome Entertainment”, which boasts projects that include music production, management brand development, lifestyle marketing, television film & video production, domestic/international events & concerts, as well as consultancy. A2 are two of the most hip-hop literate and well-known figures in the hip-hop community. The A2 radio show on 105.9 WHBI is legendary. They are currently on SCRATCHVISION and CHUCK D'S RAPSTATION. Awesome 2 are well-known international arena, club, and party DJs who have played all over the world: London, Switzerland, Germany, France, Brussels, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Africa & Canada. They have played many major venues and events including The World Cup French Victory Celebration where they appeared on stage with international superstars Jean Michelle Jarre and Tetsuya TK Komoro held at the Eiffel Tower (Parc Du Champ De Mars) with over 1.3 million in attendance. Madison Square Garden, The World Famous Apollo Theater, House of Blues, BB Kings, Nokia Theatre, NYC Central Park & Summer Stage, NJ Pac “Sound’s of the City” concert series, Pleasure Island, BET Sound Stage & The Hub Stage for VIBE LIVE @ Walt Disney World. Awesome 2 does exclusive celebrity parties for clients like HBO, ESPN, Esquire, Jaguar, Jordan Brand, Fila, Scion, Target, NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, Tennessee Titans Keith Bullock, Chris Tucker, Tony Rock, Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis, Queen Latifah, Tracy Morgan, Michelle Rodriguez, Philadelphia 76ers Derrick Coleman, NJ Nets Jason Williams, Dennis Rodman, Actor Marcus Chong (The Matrix), Vibe, Source, American Music Awards, ABFF, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Luxor Las Vegas etc. Awesome 2 are special invited guests on various radio shows across the U.S. and abroad including HOT 97, Power 105, WBLS 1075 (NYC), 92.3 Da Beat (L.A.), HOT 97.5 (ATL), Skyrock FM, Generations FM, 88.2 Radio Nova 101.5 (FRANCE), BBC 1Xtra / Choice FM (LONDON), Freeway 77.7-(JAPAN). Awesome 2 have produced, remixed, managed, and worked with some of hip-hop’s best: Nice & Smooth, EPMD, Audio 2, Edog & Da Bulldogs, BDP, Positive K, Busta Rhymes, Rakim, P Diddy, DJ Cam, DJ Premier, Mary J Blige to name a few. Awesome 2 has been featured on Fox 5 Good Day N.Y., MTV’s: Direct Effect, The Carson Daly Show, Mix-Tape Mondays, and YO MTV Raps! , BET’s: 106 & Park, RAP CITY, Planet Groove, The Basement, Teen Summit and NIHON (BET in Japan), MUCH Music’s DA MIX (CANADA) MSG Network, UPN 9 News, Weekend Vibe, etc. They continue to receive press coverage from Getty Images, Wire Image, Vibe, Source, Scratch, Billboard, Rap Pages, Hip Hop Weekly, The Fader, Urban Latino, XXL, OZONE, KING, etc., and are featured in several books: “Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture” “Check The Technique” “All Music Guide To Hip Hop”, “Rakim Told Me”, “Who Shot Ya”, “Break It Down”, ”Ego Trips Book Of Rap List”, “The Gospel of Hip Hop” etc. You can also see the Awesome 2 in various music videos and motion pictures (“Beats Rhyme’s & Life: The Travels of ATCQ, “Battle Sounds”, “Who’s The Man”, “Let's Get Busy” etc.). Awesome 2 has the longest-running Hip-Hop show in the world and are inductees to the prestigious Paley Center (Museum of Television & Radio). Their accomplishments, respect among their peers, and a faithful fan base has cemented their popularity in the music industry. With over 30 years in an ever-changing industry, A2 continues to stand the test of time.
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