Cultural architect, musician, producer, and digital innovator with 40+ years shaping Go-Go music from the stage to the screen.
Every role taught me something essential. Every setback revealed a truth. Here's how it all unfolded.
It started with Experience Unlimited (EU) in the early '80s—stage crew work that offered a ground-level view of Go-Go at its absolute peak. By 1985, I was working as a stage technician for Rare Essence, learning the mechanics behind the magic, the technical foundations that made the music hit different.
In 1991, I officially joined Rare Essence as a keyboardist—a role I held for over a decade. This wasn't just performing; it was creating. I earned production credits on some of the band's most influential 1990s records, helping shape the sound that defined an era.
Continued the musical journey with the band 911, performing alongside Donnell Floyd at the legendary Chuck Brown Birthday Celebration Live at the 9:30 Club. This was about honoring the roots while pushing the culture forward.
Partnered with Reginald "Polo" Burrell of TCB and entrepreneur Ben Abba to create and market the Bounce Beat sound—a Go-Go subgenre that sparked the "Beat Your Feet" dance movement. When Wale licensed TCB's "Bait" for his Ambition album through Warner Music Group in 2011, Go-Go reached new heights. I helped make that deal happen.
Go-Go became more than music—it became a tool for connection and advocacy. Co-owner of Go-GoRoyalty.com, I've expanded the culture's reach globally. Through collaborations with Moechella founder Yaddiya and the "Don't Mute DC" movement, I helped position Go-Go as a unifying force. Instrumental in opening the Go-Go Museum and Cafe, I worked with Monumental Sports on the Capital City Go-Go naming, secured COVID-19 relief for Go-Go bands, and now pioneer 360° virtual experiences, digital archiving, and AI for Go-Go culture.
Forty years in Go-Go taught me this: you can't preserve culture from the outside looking in. You preserve it by living it, by showing up for the community when it matters, by using every connection you've built to open doors for the next generation.
Go-Go survives because it adapts. From Bounce Beat to streaming platforms to digital marketing and AI—innovation doesn't dilute tradition, it extends it.
Every move I've made—from "Don't Mute DC" to COVID relief—starts with the people. The bands, the fans, the city. They're the heartbeat.
40+ years in, I'm still building. Still connecting. Still making sure Go-Go's voice gets louder, not quieter. That's how you honor what came before.
Today, I work with artists, cultural organizations, and innovators who understand that Go-Go is more than a genre—it's a movement. My work spans music production, cultural advocacy, platform development, and strategic partnerships.
Positioning Go-Go in new markets and platforms while protecting its authenticity and community roots.
Building digital infrastructure like Go-GoRoyalty.com using web design and IT networking expertise.
Decades of production experience creating and shaping Go-Go's signature sound across eras.
Music business expertise for contracts, rights management, licensing, and revenue optimization.
From "Don't Mute DC" to the Go-Go Museum—securing resources and representation for the culture.
Connecting Go-Go with brands, sports teams, and institutions for meaningful collaborations.
IT networking and broadcast engineering for streaming platforms, digital archives, and virtual experiences.
Pioneering Go-Go in 360° experiences, digital marketing, AI, and emerging technologies.
Platforms, initiatives, and projects that give Go-Go culture a voice, a home, and a future.
24/7 streaming platform dedicated to Go-Go music. Co-owner and operator, providing global access to DC's homegrown sound with live streams, archived performances, and cultural programming.
Culture-driven brand and business strategy agency. Helping artists and cultural brands execute their vision through strategic planning, platform development, and authentic storytelling.
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Instrumental in opening DC's first dedicated Go-Go museum. Leveraged community relationships to secure artist representation and participation, preserving the culture's history and legacy.
A suite of platforms: Go-Go VR for immersive concerts, GoGo DB as the genre's AI historian, Go-Go Maps for navigating the scene, and Crankington DC for wearable culture.
With over 40 years inside Go-Go culture, I offer consulting, strategic advisory, and live history presentations on the genre, its pioneers, and its impact on Washington, DC. Whether you need a cultural consultant for media projects, a keynote speaker for events and panels, or expert guidance on music licensing, platform development, and community partnerships—I bring the depth, the connections, and the firsthand knowledge that only decades on the ground can provide.