Artist description Mario Hemsley is busy. Besides working as an emergency pediatrician, he is the president of Pax Productions ,an independent production company operating in the Los Angeles area. Working out of his self-designed Midimax Studios, Mario is the prototype of today's "E-Man" (i.e. "Everything Man") producer. He was the discoverer and initial producer of the alternative rap metal band, Spade Ghetto Destruction, previously on Zoo Records. But Mario also does his own thing, and was previously a semi-finalist on KJLH's StreetJam Contest with his self-produced musical endeavor, The Hemsley-Foster Project. He is currently working on projects with Richard Dedeaux of the legendary Watts Prophets (London Records), Pam Williams and Shile ("see-lay"), as well as finishing a second offering from The Hemsley-Foster Project. Additionally his company, Pax Productions, has big plans for the Internet. Later this year they will begin marketing independent artists on their new website Pax Stereo Online. Pax Productions is also planning a Web Page to market their Ghetto Metal(tm) line of T-shirts and accessories. As we said, Mario is busy. And Pax Productions is a name to remember. Be on the lookout for new product from Pax Productions- "the sight and the sound of body heat!" For information call the Pax Productions Information Center at 213.296.6165

Music Style Contemporary Urban, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Spoken Word, House, & Vocal House.

Musical Influences Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Gil Scott-Heron, Herbie Hancock, & many others!!

Similar Artists Hmmmm...depends on the mood, the time, and the place! :)

Artist History The "Project" began in 1990, when Irvin Foster was introduced to Mario Hemsley in Los Angeles, California. The two joined up and began recording in Mario's home studio. After writing a number of songs, they decided to release an independent CD. They are featured artists on Pax Stereo Online (www.paxstereo.com), and recently completed a CD with Richard Dedeaux of the legendary Watts Prophets. For more information, visit Pax Stereo Online, where you can listen to full-length songs in RealAudio, and download FREE MP3 songfiles. Mission Statement: The purpose of our music is to share common experiences and struggles. We all want others to understand us, and one of the great unifying forces is the sharing of experiences. The reality is that we all basically want the same things, and have to face the same struggles. We all have to learn to love and appreciate ourselves and others, and for most of us, this is a lifetime learning experience. What Irvin and I have done is to try to share some of our struggles and enlightenments, with the goal of entertaining, soothing, and perhaps inspiring others through the vehicle of music. Hopefully, others will be touched and affected as I have been touched and affected by artists I've enjoyed. I am reminded of Earth, Wind & Fire's "All About Love." For Irvin and myself, this has been a spiritual journey and all about personal growth. We are pleased and joyful now, just to know that we have actually completed one of our dreams. -Mario Hemsley

Group Members The Pax Stereo Family : Mario Hemsley, Irvin Foster, Richard Dedeaux, Victor Allen, Gordon Jones, John Jake, De Veaux, Robert Pace, & growing!

Instruments MIDI & Digital Recording Systems, Digital Horn

Albums Hemsley Foster Project: Believer, Love Songs?, Live @ Nyala's, Jazzamatazz

Press Reviews Hemsley Foster Project Review: "This studio band has a lock on the entire contemporary R&B scene. Barry White-style spoken work, multi-tracked female singers and Earth, Wind, and Fire-style workouts are all tempered with hip-hop and light funk production touches." -Listen.com - The Music Download Directory (www.listen.com)

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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