DB/NEB was founded in 2003, by Tella Walton (Anniston, AL) and Kenneth Howell (Bronx, NYC). Later on in the label venture, fellow founder of the “original” Marx Men, artist and businessman/ artist/ producer. Kevin Valentin (Bronx), joined our record label ventures with new ideas to expand record sells with our label. Valentin’s aggressive resume, longevity, and experience was all a label needed for that extra push into the record label hall of fame, via record sells world wide. Kenneth Howell, businessman, and avid chess player, knows what making Power moves is all about! Howell’s dedication to take the record labels to its regal, thru decisions and planning would take strategic marketing planning. Growing up in the Bronx, NYC, I used to listen to some of our local talents around the neighborhood. A former street performer and Dj, with his own mix tape productions, spent a great deal of time marketing a successful business and his artistry as a performer, producer, Dj and lyricist, had a vision when he realized that he a talent for discovering and marketing new talent and would premier that artist on his mix tapes. The gnat for discovering new talents, who can commercially sell is vital. Creating NEB productions enable him to Create a new style of business called “The G-Business style”, moreover becoming very popular in the North East Bronx. The sound became more popular when a long time friend and label mate artist/ producer, Troy Martin, desired to join and bring his style to the label. Howell describe the “G-Business" style as a character that most, if not all, people possess. For, everybody has a certain mentality called a “G”. A “G”, is a gangsta mentality, an aura about oneself, meaning that they are not taking any shorts in any line of work, business, or success. Everything is handled with precision and thought. Nevertheless, we applied this mentality to making music and lyrics. In business we are not taking any shorts and we are playing for keeps. Upon reaching out side his geologies, Howell came across one of the most talented and independently established individuals by the name of Tella Walton, founder of Dirty Beatz and Dirty Born apparel. Howell recognized certain professionalism, business persona, and recognized Tella’s marketing ability to sell music. Nevertheless, Tella, a multi-talented artist, possesses something that a record label needs to succeed, and that is production Tella Walton’s “G-Business Style”, was the missing link to our jigsaw puzzle or record sales. The singer, rapper, producer slash businessman was all that this label needed to become a pinnacle of success in the music label hall of fame for record sells. DB/NEB also incorporated producer/artist Troy Martin and Darrin "D-Batts" Howell sounds to bring a variety of differentials to our resume. DB/NEB, expects that every talent associated with us has to have that chemistry for desiring to be the best in contributing to record sales. FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.DBNEBMUSIC.COM SPECIAL THANKS TO GOD, OUR MOTHERS AND FAMILY; Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Valentin, Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hearns, and Mrs. Williams, Kev "Hammer" and Juggie Jenkins, Nay Mora,Tyasia Valentin, Lil Tella, Deja & Honesty MR. Nique Mitchell, and Rita Parker, MBA (Atl, GA), Scottie D Bartenda and Fam, January, Tommy,Mr Frank Galardi,Especially DJ J NICE (ATL,GA) Thank you for giving a shot (club 112 ATL, GA),Rashawn,Demo,Sam Ash shop, Elna and Kenni Ruffin (Ruff Web Assoc. NY), Ant and Renee Howell(luv ya), Vilma “Queen B, Blanco”, Fran Powell, Desi Mc Coy(Stylist NY),Camron, Theo aka Zoolander, Nate (the Poet) Ramos, Big STAX, Rob Z, All NYC Djs; Dj Carl Blaze(RIP),Dj Frank Swift, DJ Swan, Dj Eddie S, Dj Buccie luv(no mic), Dj L A Luv (Harlem), NYC,ALL RECORD STORES; Pierre, Moodie recs, and Ray, SOS recs (BRONX), Roc n Soul recs, NYC, Music Factory, ESP, EAR WAX RECS, (ATL,GA), Dj Chili D, (Alabama), Eyes on Photo Vic and Q. Jennings (NY), Stylist Vickie Vale and Papa, Street Team Rec. (BX), Dean Roberts, As One Rec. (BX), Joel "Buff" Hearns, Forensick Studio (NYC), Ant "Super Ant" Donnellson, Oshea Hunter, Rell, King Boateng and Luella (Lula Girl), Kev “the Dragon, Rev/Attorney Darryl Portillo, Attorney Sebastian Gheith (Spiegel & Utera),Carmen, Soldier Girl & Dream (Celestina), Barry Mason (98.7), All DBNEBMUSIC.COM AFFILIATES, WhiteChocolate.com, thanks 4 da luv, Kenny and Flinzy, CUT A RAMA (BRONX), for letting me sale my 1st cd.. Cornell (Final 4), MI Flava, Home Girl Crew Dana, Niecy, Kim Kim, ALL FOOT SOLDIER DJs WHO KEEP THE PARK JAMS JUMPIN, 176 Street Crew, K. T., Trev Love, Styles, Reg, Ant, Sa’d Ross, Rob aka Scatta, Marx Men Enterprise, D3 magazine, Dawn Cee (luv ya), Our Lady of Mercy Crew (yall know who u are), Jame-O & Shereese Johnson, Ms Evelyn, thank you FORREST HOUSES, NY, Big Dada (Tony Fleming), Andre aka Big Drizzy, Rob Z, Park Side and Zimms, Bronx, Bada Bings (BX), The Wedge, Sues Rendezvous, Roche (Harlem), All My Boss Players/ Ladies on 139, Mike & Karen Crew, Simone (luv ya), Rio Behr Clothing, H. Goodley clothing, THE GUN HILL NITTY CREW / TM7 CREW, 102 CREW, Sonny Rock, Kool Kent, Scoob AIS(RIP), Fresh, KP, Onion & Kurt Ice, Skate Key, Olinville, 41, Gun Hill, Valley, Bronx River Houses, T Connection, 371, Club Mingles, Lockhart Security Big Stace & Bros, G. Hutchins Integrity Business Accts,Big Oak,Oak Tree Prods.,Tina,The Anniston Star News (Alabama), OQ, Paul Breeze (NO),G SUPREME ALLAH & Francois,Chedda,Janice (Hear My Music, Tony Towe WEA, Onyx Mgmt, Reed & Al Brown., Ray Ford, Ray Rock, Ask Rich, Clayton Jones PC., My Space and the whole Bronx & Alabama. MOST OF ALL GUN HILL PROJECTS, WE’RE IN THE BUILDING YALL!!!!!!! SPECIAL THANKS: ALL MEN & WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES HELPING TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY SAFE. GOD BLESSES YOU. AND FOR ALL OUR INJURED SOLDIERS, AMERICA DO NOT TURN YOUR BACKS ON THEM. LET US ALL TAKE CARE OF OUR BRAVE MEN & WOMEN. AND FOR ALL OUR FALLEN HEROES, WE WILL NEVER FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.