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Our Meeting at The Crossroads: Music Series

"Our Meeting at the Crossroads" Video Music Series is a virtual room, one can join and tell their behind the scene story’s. Just conversation, drinks, laughs and a type of therapy amongst friends (Filmed and produced and brought into a interview type forum). The main topics are music, artist-ship, talks of their path, goals, struggles and changes in their life since the pandemic. 

“The Silver Lining” Interview Episode with J’Chenise on OMATC Music Series
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“The Silver Lining” Interview Episode with J’Chenise on OMATC Music Series

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” Music Series. “Just Start Now” segment of “The Silver Lining” with Host Darren Lorenzo and Featured Artist Jerica “J’Chenise” Exum. This particular episode, touches on the Journey of a Chicagoland Female Entertainer, her career, story and her new EP. “The Silver Lining”. This has been another week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. OMATC Music Series with The Absolutely Lovely Jerica J'chenise (pronounced Jay.shuh.neese) Exum is a singer/actress/model from the greater chicagoland area. She began singing in her church choir as young girl and later her love of music led her to discover musical theatre in high school. Jerica released her first project in 2015 and has since released 2 more under the artist name of J'chenise. She most recently was seen in the National tour of “Waitress”. #chicagoland #model #newmusic #thesilverlining #waitressontour #nclvocalist #newsiesontour #whitneyhoustontributeshow #virtualperformer #Illinoissinger #womenunited #unitedwestand #coffee #Just #Writeitdown #Anythingbutboring #dontcare
“Sa Ou Di” with Arthur Allain on OMATC
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“Sa Ou Di” with Arthur Allain on OMATC

The Arthur Allain (St Lucian Brand Ambassador) OMATC Interview. This episode was Hosted by another St Lucia’s own, Jardé Pierre. Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. This segment is all about one of the biggest artist from St Lucia. Host Darren Lorenzo and Co-Host Jardé Pierre, take you inside his journey and his life. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. #stlucia #brandambassador #helenofthewestindies #saoudi #upandonprod #unitedwestand #loveoverhate #nojusticenopeace #bethechange #standstrong #awareness #themoreyouknow #islandstrong #iammybrotherskeeper #enoughisenough #cantstopwontstop
“I won’t break down” Interview, with Noa Neve on OMATC Music Series
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“I won’t break down” Interview, with Noa Neve on OMATC Music Series

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” Music Series. This is the “I won’t break down” Episode with our Host Darren Lorenzo and our featured artist of the week, Noa Neve. This segment, touches on the life and journey of a Israeli born female performer. Who mixes world pop rhythms with sultry melodies, she provides the ingredients for a exotic, multi-ethnic sound and visual experience. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if you can’t, keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. #LAVocalist #Israelborn #multiethnicsound #nyc #visualexperience #exoticfruit #popmix #sexydancer #ancientmelodies #originalmusic #percussiverhythm #moroccanroots #upandon
“I said what I said” Interview Episode with Mike Hammond on OMATC Music Series
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“I said what I said” Interview Episode with Mike Hammond on OMATC Music Series

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” Music Series. This segment is the “I said what I said” episode with host Darren Lorenzo and featured artist Mike Hammond. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Master Vocalist, Singer Extraordinaire, ANOMALY are some of the names that are used to define MIKE HAMMOND. A native New Yorker, born and raised in Hollis, the heart & soul of Jamaica Queens was introduced to music from a very young age. From his father being a R&B Doo Woper to his aunt placing him in the Tiny Tot choir at church at the age of 3, where he quickly became the lead. He got his feet wet in the industry at the age of 10 when he entered into the studio to take part in a album called "Streetwise" which was released on his 11th birthday. From there Mike has recorded with artist such as Incognito & 50cent and have worked with and shared the stage with the likes of Josh Groban, Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & Gladys Knight just to name a few also traveled the world performing for presidents of other countries as well as the royal family of Morocco. He has also performed as supporting vocals on TV’s America’s Got Talent Season 9. PBS concert specials and a host of other TV syndicated programs. Currently Mike is hard at work preparing for the release of his new untitled project that consists of R&B, Contemporary Jazz and Hip Hop Flavors. #music #anomaly #hollis #newyorkborn #icantwithyou #mastervocalist #mike #mic #fusionmusic #r&b #queensborn #nyraised
“Stick and Move” the Opera way, with Heather Hill (Soprano) on OMATC
32:08
Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“Stick and Move” the Opera way, with Heather Hill (Soprano) on OMATC

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. “Stick and Move” The Opera way, with Heather Hill (Soprano), and our Host Darren Lorenzo. This particular episode, touches on Heather’s theatrical climb to success and her journey. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if can’t, keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Prior to the Covid-19 shut down, she was in the midst of a world premier production of the new Musical “Other World” at Bucks County Playhouse. Heather can be heard on the 2012 Broadway cast album of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. #opera #classicalmusic #myjourney #colorado #atlanta #nyc #AKA
“Here’s a little story” with the Kwame Michael Remy on OMATC Music Series
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“Here’s a little story” with the Kwame Michael Remy on OMATC Music Series

His Birthday Episode of “Here’s a little story”, about The Kwame Michael Remy Experience. Upward and Onward Productions Presents, “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” Music Series. This segment is about the many stories and memories of Mr. Kwame Michael Remy. Host Darren Lorenzo, takes you behind the scene to learn about Kwame’s journey as an Entertainer. Join us every week for more Artists and Music. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if you can’t keep practicing social distancing, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. #growth #bdayepisode #nycvocalist #giglifestyle #somethingoldandnew #liveshows #rollerdex #internationalentertainer #atsea #brooklynborn #kmrvoices #upwardandonward #unitedwestanddividedwefall #prince #bornday #augustchild #autumnenergy
“Life is a Cabaret” on OMATC with Lady Sanford
24:01
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“Life is a Cabaret” on OMATC with Lady Sanford

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. This segment is all about South Florida’s Lady Sanford. Host Darren Lorenzo takes you inside the “Life is a Cabaret” episode with Jessica. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. #Cabaret #floridavocalist #nycsinger #womenunited #unitedwestand #loveoverhate #liveshows #giglife #eachoneteachone #nojusticenopeace #bethechange #standstrong #awareness #themoreyouknow #southflorida #iammybrotherskeeper #enoughisenough #cantstopwontstop

After Talk

“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 7 with “The Soprano” Heather Hill in “Stick and Move”
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“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 7 with “The Soprano” Heather Hill in “Stick and Move”

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. “The Soprano” The Opera way, with Heather Hill (Soprano), and our Host Darren Lorenzo. This particular episode, touches on Heather’s theatrical climb to success and her journey. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if can’t, keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Heather's career encompasses work in opera, concert stage both national and international, Broadway, TV and film. Some of her credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Porgy and Bess. Prince of Players with The Little Opera Theater of New York, the New York premiere of Gloria by Robert Harris at the Lincoln Center, and Carmina Burana and the Lord Nelson Mass at Carnegie Hall, just to name a few. She holds a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from The Manhattan School of Music, and a B.S. degree in Biology from Clark Atlanta University. Prior to the Covid-19 shut down, she was in the midst of a world premier production of the new Musical “Other World” at Bucks County Playhouse. Heather can be heard on the 2012 Broadway cast album of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. #Aftertalk #operasinger #classicallytrained #coloradoborn #nycvocalist #broadway #phantomofheopera #porgyandbess #jetsetter #philharmonicchoir #cau #aka #Podcast #podcastlife #spotify #applemusic #listennotes #deezer #stitcher #podchaser #podcastaddict #talkshow #themoreyouknow #womenunited #unitedwestand #ourmeetingatthecrossroads #iheartradio #pandemichustle #virtualworld #upandon #unitedwestand #loveoverhate #nojusticenopeace #bethechange #standstrong #awareness #themoreyouknow #iammybrotherskeeper #enoughisenough #cantstopwontstop
“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 8 with Jerica J’Chenise Exum in “The Silver Lining”
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 8 with Jerica J’Chenise Exum in “The Silver Lining”

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” Music Series. “Just Start Now” segment of “The Silver Lining” with Host Darren Lorenzo and Featured Artist Jerica “J’Chenise” Exum. This particular episode, touches on the Journey of a Chicagoland Female Entertainer, her career, story and her new EP. “The Silver Lining”. This has been another week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. OMATC Music Series with The Absolutely Lovely Jerica J'chenise (pronounced Jay.shuh.neese) Exum is a singer/actress/model from the greater chicagoland area. She began singing in her church choir as young girl and later her love of music led her to discover musical theatre in high school. Jerica released her first project in 2015 and has since released 2 more under the artist name of J'chenise. She most recently was seen in the National tour of “Waitress”. #chicagoland #model #newmusic #thesilverlining #waitressontour #nclvocalist #newsiesontour #whitneyhoustontributeshow #virtualperformer #Illinoissinger #Podcast #podcastlife #spotify #applemusic #listennotes #deezer #stitcher #podchaser #podcastaddict #talkshow #themoreyouknow #womenunited #ourmeetingatthecrossroads #iheartradio #pandemichustle #upandon #womenunited #unitedwestand #coffee #Just #Writeitdown #Anythingbutboring #dontcare
“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 9 of “Please Listen” with Abigaile Slocum
18:54
Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 9 of “Please Listen” with Abigaile Slocum

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. This segment is all about a Jersey girl and her guitar. Host Darren Lorenzo takes you inside the “Please Listen” episode with Abbyigurle. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Abigaile Slocum is an New Jersey actress and musician living in New York City. She was born and raised in New Jersey, where she grew up performing in theatres and playing music. Abbi received her BFA in Musical Theatre at Long Island University/ Post. Since graduating, she has performed in a number of theatres all around New York and as a solo musician. In addition to theatre and singing, Abbi plays the acoustic guitar, piano, sax, ukulele and mandolin. #OMATC #meandmyguitar #MusicSeries #jerseygirl #AfterTalk #nycvocalist #Interview #Podcast #podcastlife #spotify #applemusic #listennotes #deezer #stitcher #podchaser #podcastaddict #talkshow #themoreyouknow #indepth #funny #growth #upwardandonward #unitedwestanddividedwefall #ourmeetingatthecrossroads #pandemichustle #virtualworld #upandon
“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 10 of “Get to know me” with Jade Litaker
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 10 of “Get to know me” with Jade Litaker

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” Music Series. This segment of “Get to know me” with Host Darren Lorenzo and Featured Artist Jade Litaker. This particular episode, touches on a young lady expressing her feelings of the arts and the world we live in, as a black female entertainer. This has been another week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. New Jersey’s own, she known as Jade Litaker, who is living as an actor and singer in New York City. She has been seen in many Off Broadway/ and Regional theatrical shows. In addition to loving to sing, Jade also loves to cook. So i guess it’s hats off to the Chef. #OMATC #jerseygirl #nycvocalist #equality #MusicSeries #AfterTalk #Interview #Podcast #podcastlife #spotify #applemusic #listennotes #deezer #stitcher #podchaser #podcastaddict #talkshow #themoreyouknow #indepth #funny #growth #upwardandonward #unitedwestanddividedwefall #ourmeetingatthecrossroads #pandemichustle #virtualworld #upandon
“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 11 of “She’s Simply Sam” with Samantha Mbolekwa
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 11 of “She’s Simply Sam” with Samantha Mbolekwa

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. This segment is all about the story of Samantha Mbolekwa. Host Darren Lorenzo takes you inside the life and journey of a Canadian/South African Female Musical Theatre Performer. Continue to join us, for more Artist and Music from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Samantha is a Canadian/South African singer who has a passion for Musical Theatre. Her love for performing really kicked off 8 years ago, where she travelled to countries with a music outreach programs with kids in Japan, Germany, England and more! And that travel continued after working for Norwegian Cruise Lines as a Principal Singer for 2 contracts. Samantha also worked for "The Mouse" at Disneyland in the hit show Disney Junior Dance Party. Then having a short stint living in NYC, Sam then booked her first National Tour as Joanne in The 20th Anniversary Tour of Rent. She is now enjoying her "time off" during the pandemic just kickin it with her husband Jimmy. But can’t wait to get back on stage singing, dancing and telling stories! #OMATC #candiansinger #lagirl #rentontour #MusicSeries #AfterTalk #Interview #Podcast #podcastlife #spotify #applemusic #listennotes #deezer #stitcher #podchaser #podcastaddict #talkshow #themoreyouknow #indepth #funny #growth #upwardandonward #unitedwestanddividedwefall #ourmeetingatthecrossroads #pandemichustle #virtualworld #upandon
“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 12 of “A Woman’s Growth” with Abigail Marshall
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“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 12 of “A Woman’s Growth” with Abigail Marshall

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. With our Host Darren Lorenzo and Co-Host Jardé Pierre. Our featured Artist for this week is, Abigail Martial, from the beautiful island of St. Lucia. This particular segment, is dedicated to women’s worth and growth. Join us for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. From the Helen of the West Indies, the beautiful island of St. Lucia, we have whom is called “the tiny powerhouse“, the singer/song writer Abigail Marshall. Who’s quote is “..sing with passion and enjoy every song like it’s going to be your last, and don’t let anyone shut you up. Because growth is eternal. As we grow, our voices grow with us so practice and growing is like tuning a guitar because our voices change. This episode takes place on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Barbados, northeast of St. Vincent, and south of Martinique. #OMATC #MusicSeries #AfterTalk #Interview #womansgrowth #thehelenofthewestindies #stlucia #caribbeanqueen #gaelnmusic #Podcast #podcastlife #spotify #applemusic #listennotes #deezer #stitcher #podchaser #podcastaddict #talkshow #themoreyouknow #indepth #funny #growth #upwardandonward #unitedwestanddividedwefall #ourmeetingatthecrossroads #pandemichustle #virtualworld #upandon
“After Talk”on OMATC Music Series Ep. 13 of “Sa Ou Di”
22:41
Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“After Talk”on OMATC Music Series Ep. 13 of “Sa Ou Di”

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. This segment is all about one of the biggest artist from St Lucia. Host Darren Lorenzo and Co-Host Jardé Pierre, take you inside his journey and his life. Join us every week for more Artist and Music, from our series. Stay safe, stay home if you can, and if not keep practicing social distance, with a healthy and cautious way of life. Upward and Onward folks. Imagine yourself reclining on the sandy white beaches, soaking in the volcanic mud baths, ziplining through lush rainforests, indulging in authentic island food, club-hopping on the Rodney Bay strip, and riding ATVs through the countryside. Envision exploring abandoned sugar plantations, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, chasing brightly colored fish. This is interviewed by our St Lucian tour guide on this excursion, stepping in on the remote in person interview. Jardé Pierre, who is our other co host from Upward and Onward. #OMATC #upandonprod #podcast #stlucia #brandambassador #spotify #iheartradio #podcastlife #interview #AfterTalk #helenofthewestindies #saoudi #upandonprod #unitedwestand #loveoverhate #nojusticenopeace #bethechange #standstrong #awareness #themoreyouknow #islandstrong #iammybrotherskeeper #enoughisenough #cantstopwontstop
“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 15 of “Old friends having Whiskey”
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Upward and Onward Productions LLC

“After Talk” on OMATC Music Series Ep. 15 of “Old friends having Whiskey”

Upward and Onward Productions Presents “Our Meeting at the Crossroads” music series. “Old Friends Having Whiskey”, with our Host Darren Lorenzo. Now this particular episode touches on, old friendship, memories and revelations over drinks. Ruben Anthony was born on the Beautiful Caribbean Island of Curaçao and started singing and dancing when he was 7 years old. At 18 Ruben moved to Amsterdam Holland’s where he was accepted to the Theater School. After school Ruben played several lead roles in European musicals like Fame, Carmen Cubana, The musical Hair, Daddy Cool and the list continues. He even toured with Enrique Iglesias. Ruben recorded his first album Exceptional, which was released in 2006. The single Be My Lady hit the charts at no.5 in Austria. He executive produced his next two albums In My Room, Take It All and went on to write two songs for the musical Carmen Cubana. In 2019 Ruben was part of Team Anouk in the Voice of Holland. After the show Ruben started a crowdfunding campaign for his new project Blue Light Frequency, which was inspired by Ruben's travels around the world and the people he met along the way. He started production on the project in Amsterdam along side producer Dutchflower. The first single "Always on my Mind" reached over 400.000 streams on Spotify. Ruben currently lives in Almere, Holland, which is about 30 min from Amsterdam. #r&bartist #holland #Amsterdam #Curacao #singer #vocalist #Performer #omatc #thevoiceofholland #yourmelody #honeywhiskey #upandonprod

"After talk" is a platform where we interview music artists, talk about their journey, purpose, agenda in the business, and their life during the pandemic. A place where they get a chance to tell their story and view on being a performer. An inside scoop/in person interview with the Artist and Host.

“After Talk” Host, Director and Creator - Darren Lorenzo
Co host, Assistant Director, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer - Bruno Diaz 
 

“OMATC Video Music Series” 
Host, Director, and Creator - Darren Lorenzo 
Co Host, Video Editor and Musician - Jardé Pierre 
Video Editor, and Graphics - JD Aubrey Smith

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