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DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 Official Facebook Event Page --> https://www.facebook.com/events/163698864401730/ DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 Official Eventbrite Page --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duval-spring-fest-ryb-2018-tickets-41809559518 VIPSquad Entertainment | CW17's Life & Grind: Duval TV Series | Moneyholic Entertainment | First Coast Lupus Fight | Jacksonville: Young Urban Professionals Network Present DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 | Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo 2018 THU March 22-SUN March 25 Jacksonville, FL DUVAL Spring Fest + RYB! 2018, (Duval Spring Music & Community Festival) a Jacksonville-based, all-indie music concert series, has been held every spring since the founder (Jacksonville-based Hip Hop/Caribbean artist and music/TV producer Dez Nado) was a student at the University of North Florida circa 2006, the year that the first Spring Fest was held at "Wackadoo's" on the campus of the university. The event was designed to be a platform for local talent, local businesses, and local musicians to showcase themselves and their brands, with the over-arching goal being to raise the level of awareness for local music/business while offering locals more opportunities to connect with potential supporters and upping the quality of the local entertainment scene at the independent level. Each year the festival dedicates at least one event during the weekend to directly benefiting the community. ("Feed Those In Need", where volunteers are called usually on the last afternoon of the weekend to distribute food and clothing to the less fortunate, and "Each One, Teach One", where the community is called to donate funds for high school graduate scholarships, academic & health/fitness programs, and for school supplies for underserved K-12 students, both to be administered via The VIP and Chasity Taylor Foundations) Since then, the event's brand has developed into an impactful yearly rite of passage for many up-and-comers in the local music scene, having received acclaim from Starz TV Producer & Eminem protégé 50 Cent's G-Unit Records, Def Jam Records executive A. Lindsey, local news & entertainment media including Folio Weekly, Buzz Magazine, Jacksonville Magazine, The Chat, River City Live, and more. This year, Spring Fest is partnering with a similarly structured local event, called "Rep Yo Brand! Business and Talent Expo" along with Top Golf, First Coast Lupus Fight, and Jax Young Urban Professionals to bring another aspect to Spring Fest weekend; community health awareness, by calling on the community to support non-profit organizations like First Coast Lupus Fight for the betterment of the local community's health as a whole (Tickets for Rep Yo Brand! Expo can be purchased separately HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-2-a-cure-benefit-rep-yo-brand-business-talent-expo-2018-tickets-36905131241#tickets ). The goal this year is to not only raise awareness and support for the less fortunate, underserved K-12 students and graduates, along with Jax's local entertainers and entrepreneurs, but also to raise awareness and support for those within and outside of the entertainment industry battling incurable illnesses, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' Disease, HIV/AIDS, and more. Their goal is to not just raise funds to donate to non-profits like First Coast Lupus Fight ($5,000 goal) and The Chasity Taylor Foundation ($5,000 goal), but to also boldly be the voice for those suffering, many of whom often feel voiceless in today's society. The lineup of events starts on Thursday, March 22 with a fundraising kick-off lunch from 11am-5pm at Blaze Pizza where locals can bring a Spring Fest coupon print-out/digital flyer and donate 20% to the causes of the festival, and later there will be a private wine tasting from 6-8pm for raffle winners from the community and event VIPs at Total Wine & More. The official kick-off party will be at LIVE BAR on Bay street Friday night (March 23), followed by a Community Benefit Luncheon at Maa Banquet Hall on Saturday March 24, 12-3pm, for victims of the aforementioned illnesses along with at-risk students who will have a chance to receive donated prom dress/tuxedo rentals on behalf of VIP/The Chasity Taylor Foundation. That night, there will be a local/independent music showcase for local bands and musicians at Morocco Shrine Auditorium, and on Sunday, March 25, they wrap up the weekend with Feed Those in Need 2-4pm at Hemming Park, and finally Journey 2 A Cure Benefit - Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo from 6-9pm at Top Golf, featuring Jacksonville's top musical talent, models, fashion designers, and small businesses on display. Thursday MAR 22 >> Blaze Pizza Presents: The Official Fundraiser Kick-Off Lunch & Donation Drop-Off @ Blaze Pizza - Town Center with The Chasity Taylor Foundation & The Man Kave BarberShop - 4488 Town Center Pkwy 32224 -- 11AM-5PM >> Total Wine & More Presents: A Taste of Italy: Barolo & Brunello di Montalcino VIP Fine Wine Tasting @ Total Wine & More **Private Event - RSVP Required** 4413 Town Center Pkwy 32246 -- 6-8PM Friday MAR 23 >> Mince Productions Presents: Welcome 2 DUVAL Kick-Off Party & Mixer @ LIVE Bar with Selectah Cy - 331 E Bay St. 32202 -- 9PM-Until Saturday MAR 24 >> Wawa & Vision Is Power Present: DUVAL Spring Fest Community Benefit Luncheon @ Maa Banquet Hall Hosted by Charlie Bravo with DJ O - Catered by Stick To Ya Roots Catering with WJXT/News4Jax's Destiny McKeiver, Chasity Taylor Foundation founder Latricia Taylor, Life Coach/Mentor & Finally SHE founder MrsChelle Martin-Pearman, Time2Shine Radio Host Ajeania G, Olympus Group CEO & Part-Owner of Alabama Sabers Gibril Davies Jr., & MORE - 8206 Philips Hwy #22, 32256 -- 12-3PM >> Wigged Outt & Mix Therapy Studios + Scene 904 Productions Present: Leisure Couture Fashion Show @ Truth Entertainment Complex Hosted by B. More featuring Tony Mazi, O'Money Tipton, Mz Penny, William Boston Apparel & MORE - 11000 Beach Blvd. 32250 -- 4-7PM >> Power 106.1 + CW17 & VIPSquad ENT Present: Artists 2 Watch 2018 Concert @ Morocco Shrine Auditorium Hosted by Guru & Sonita Dorcena with DJ King Ron featuring I Am Rye Bread, Fujin, DCS, Airy A, Lady C, J.R Da Don, Wally Cat, Serious Penny Fatboy Offglass, Fuller, Jus Stacks & MORE - 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S 32224 8PM-Midnight Sunday MAR 25 >> Wawa & Man Kave Barbershop Present: Feed Those in Need @ Hemming Park Volunteers Must Register in Advance - 135 W Monroe St. 32202 2-4PM **Non-Perishable Food, Personal Hygiene & Clothing Accepted @ The Man Kave BarberShop - 6209 Merrill Rd. -- 2-4PM >> Jax YUP + Suade Out & First Coast Lupus Fight Present: Journey 2 A Cure Benefit - Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo @ Top Golf featuring Jax's top musical talent, models, fashion designers, and small businesses on display with DJ GURU | FunnyBone | Shennette Sparkes | Shellecia Cogdell - 10531 Brightman Blvd. 32246 -- 6-9PM For sponsorship, vendor, performer, or other info: 904.651.7960 | 904.270.9403 | 904.576.3676 | www.Facebook.com/RepYoBrand | www.VIPSquadNation.com/VIP-Foundation-Causes | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval | www.Facebook.com/DezNado | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | www.Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 Official Facebook Event Page --> https://www.facebook.com/events/163698864401730/ DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 Official Eventbrite Page --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duval-spring-fest-ryb-2018-tickets-41809559518

VIPSquad Entertainment | CW17's Life & Grind: Duval TV Series | Moneyholic Entertainment | First Coast Lupus Fight | Jacksonville: Young Urban Professionals Network Present

DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 | Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo 2018

THU March 22-SUN March 25 Jacksonville, FL

DUVAL Spring Fest + RYB! 2018, (Duval Spring Music & Community Festival) a Jacksonville-based, all-indie music concert series, has been held every spring since the founder (Jacksonville-based Hip Hop/Caribbean artist and music/TV producer Dez Nado) was a student at the University of North Florida circa 2006, the year that the first Spring Fest was held at "Wackadoo's" on the campus of the university. The event was designed to be a platform for local talent, local businesses, and local musicians to showcase themselves and their brands, with the over-arching goal being to raise the level of awareness for local music/business while offering locals more opportunities to connect with potential supporters and upping the quality of the local entertainment scene at the independent level. Each year the festival dedicates at least one event during the weekend to directly benefiting the community.

("Feed Those In Need", where volunteers are called usually on the last afternoon of the weekend to distribute food and clothing to the less fortunate, and "Each One, Teach One", where the community is called to donate funds for high school graduate scholarships, academic & health/fitness programs, and for school supplies for underserved K-12 students, both to be administered via The VIP and Chasity Taylor Foundations)

Since then, the event's brand has developed into an impactful yearly rite of passage for many up-and-comers in the local music scene, having received acclaim from Starz TV Producer & Eminem protégé 50 Cent's G-Unit Records, Def Jam Records executive A. Lindsey, local news & entertainment media including Folio Weekly, Buzz Magazine, Jacksonville Magazine, The Chat, River City Live, and more. This year, Spring Fest is partnering with a similarly structured local event, called "Rep Yo Brand! Business and Talent Expo" along with Top Golf, First Coast Lupus Fight, and Jax Young Urban Professionals to bring another aspect to Spring Fest weekend; community health awareness, by calling on the community to support non-profit organizations like First Coast Lupus Fight for the betterment of the local community's health as a whole (Tickets for Rep Yo Brand! Expo can be purchased separately HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-2-a-cure-benefit-rep-yo-brand-business-talent-expo-2018-tickets-36905131241#tickets ).

The goal this year is to not only raise awareness and support for the less fortunate, underserved K-12 students and graduates, along with Jax's local entertainers and entrepreneurs, but also to raise awareness and support for those within and outside of the entertainment industry battling incurable illnesses, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' Disease, HIV/AIDS, and more. Their goal is to not just raise funds to donate to non-profits like First Coast Lupus Fight ($5,000 goal) and The Chasity Taylor Foundation ($5,000 goal), but to also boldly be the voice for those suffering, many of whom often feel voiceless in today's society.

The lineup of events starts on Thursday, March 22 with a fundraising kick-off lunch from 11am-5pm at Blaze Pizza where locals can bring a Spring Fest coupon print-out/digital flyer and donate 20% to the causes of the festival, and later there will be a private wine tasting from 6-8pm for raffle winners from the community and event VIPs at Total Wine & More. The official kick-off party will be at LIVE BAR on Bay street Friday night (March 23), followed by a Community Benefit Luncheon at Maa Banquet Hall on Saturday March 24, 12-3pm, for victims of the aforementioned illnesses along with at-risk students who will have a chance to receive donated prom dress/tuxedo rentals on behalf of VIP/The Chasity Taylor Foundation. That night, there will be a local/independent music showcase for local bands and musicians at Morocco Shrine Auditorium, and on Sunday, March 25, they wrap up the weekend with Feed Those in Need 2-4pm at Hemming Park, and finally Journey 2 A Cure Benefit - Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo from 6-9pm at Top Golf, featuring Jacksonville's top musical talent, models, fashion designers, and small businesses on display.

Thursday MAR 22

Blaze Pizza Presents: The Official Fundraiser Kick-Off Lunch & Donation Drop-Off @ Blaze Pizza - Town Center with The Chasity Taylor Foundation & The Man Kave BarberShop - 4488 Town Center Pkwy 32224 -- 11AM-5PM

Total Wine & More Presents: A Taste of Italy: Barolo & Brunello di Montalcino VIP Fine Wine Tasting @ Total Wine & More Private Event - RSVP Required 4413 Town Center Pkwy 32246 -- 6-8PM

Friday MAR 23

Mince Productions Presents: Welcome 2 DUVAL Kick-Off Party & Mixer @ LIVE Bar with Selectah Cy - 331 E Bay St. 32202 -- 9PM-Until

Saturday MAR 24

Wawa & Vision Is Power Present: DUVAL Spring Fest Community Benefit Luncheon @ Maa Banquet Hall Hosted by Charlie Bravo with DJ O - Catered by Stick To Ya Roots Catering

with WJXT/News4Jax's Destiny McKeiver, Chasity Taylor Foundation founder Latricia Taylor, Life Coach/Mentor & Finally SHE founder MrsChelle Martin-Pearman, Time2Shine Radio Host Ajeania G, Olympus Group CEO & Part-Owner of Alabama Sabers Gibril Davies Jr., & MORE - 8206 Philips Hwy #22, 32256 -- 12-3PM

Wigged Outt & Mix Therapy Studios + Scene 904 Productions Present: Leisure Couture Fashion Show @ Truth Entertainment Complex Hosted by B. More featuring Tony Mazi, O'Money Tipton, Mz Penny, William Boston Apparel & MORE - 11000 Beach Blvd. 32250 -- 4-7PM

Power 106.1 + CW17 & VIPSquad ENT Present: Artists 2 Watch 2018 Concert @ Morocco Shrine Auditorium Hosted by Guru & Sonita Dorcena with DJ King Ron featuring I Am Rye Bread, Fujin, DCS, Airy A, Lady C, J.R Da Don, Wally Cat, Serious Penny Fatboy Offglass, Fuller, Jus Stacks & MORE - 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S 32224 8PM-Midnight

Sunday MAR 25

Wawa & Man Kave Barbershop Present: Feed Those in Need @ Hemming Park Volunteers Must Register in Advance - 135 W Monroe St. 32202 2-4PM **Non-Perishable Food, Personal Hygiene & Clothing Accepted @ The Man Kave BarberShop - 6209 Merrill Rd. -- 2-4PM

Jax YUP + Suade Out & First Coast Lupus Fight Present: Journey 2 A Cure Benefit - Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo @ Top Golf featuring Jax's top musical talent, models, fashion designers, and small businesses on display with DJ GURU | FunnyBone | Shennette Sparkes | Shellecia Cogdell - 10531 Brightman Blvd. 32246 -- 6-9PM

For sponsorship, vendor, performer, or other info: 904.651.7960 | 904.270.9403 | 904.576.3676 | www.Facebook.com/RepYoBrand | www.VIPSquadNation.com/VIP-Foundation-Causes | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval | www.Facebook.com/DezNado | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | www.Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

The VIPF exists and works in collaboration with the VIPN to be a platform for local talent/art, local businesses, and local musicians to showcase themselves and their brands, with the over-arching goal being to raise the level of awareness for local music/business while offering locals more opportunities to connect with potential supporters and upping the quality of the local entertainment scene in Jacksonville at the independent level, since many big businesses and successful venues refuse to support local talent/art, business, and media. In all of our initiatives, we share our resources and platforms with and additionally channel our efforts to other local not-for-profit organizations rooted in the community, such as The Chasity Taylor Foundation, which exists to support underserved local K-12 students by donating school supplies and offering scholarship money for new college students, and also connecting them with academic and health/fitness programs designed to improve the likelihood of their long-term success, and organizations like First Coast Lupus Fight that exists for the purpose of raising community health awareness, promoting disease prevention, and advocating general health/fitness of all

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Chasity Taylor Foundation volunteers with Dez Nado, Feed Those In Need 2016 - an event during the annual Duval Spring Music & Community Festival in Jacksonville, FL

Chasity Taylor Foundation volunteers with Dez Nado, Feed Those In Need 2016 - an event during the annual Duval Spring Music & Community Festival in Jacksonville, FL

Chasity Taylor Foundation volunteers community event 2017 - Dez Nado and cable TV series cast members from Life & Grind volunteered to help out CTF and over 100 bookbags were collected for underserved area K-12 students.

Chasity Taylor Foundation volunteers community event 2017 - Dez Nado and cable TV series cast members from Life & Grind volunteered to help out CTF and over 100 bookbags were collected for underserved area K-12 students.

Dez Nado, Feed Those In Need 2016 - an event during the annual Duval Spring Music & Community Festival in Jacksonville, FL

Dez Nado, Feed Those In Need 2016 - an event during the annual Duval Spring Music & Community Festival in Jacksonville, FL

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New Jax Sagittarius SZN Toy Drive + All Star Bash

New Jax Sagittarius SZN Toy Drive + All Star Bash

Thursday, December 6, 2018 @ 7:00PM — Sunday, December 16, 2018 @ 11:00PMThu, Dec 6, 2018 @ 7:00PM — Sun, Dec 16, 2018 @ 11:00PM

Various Locations, Jacksonville

VIPSquad Entertainment | Moneyholic ENT | Mix Therapy Studios | ADÜH Clothing & A1 Party Group Present

New Jax Sagittarius SZN Toy Drive + All Star Bash Sagittarius Bash pt. 1 | Jaguars vs. Titans Watch Party w/ MTV/Wild n Out's DC Young Fly hosted by Dez Nado & Mean Gene

THURS DEC 6 | 7PM-Until @ Element Bistro + Myth Nightclub 333 E Bay St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Thursday

Toy Drive Drop Off & Sag SZN Happy Hour Pre-Party @ LIVE BAR + All-Black Sagittarius Bash pt. 2 @ ONYX

w/ Cash Money Records Artist T-Rone, Nappy Boy/Universal Artist Young Cash/Joey Galaxy, CW17 TV/Music Producer/Artist Dez Nado, Mean Gene & More of #DUVAL's finest!

FRI DEC 7 @ LIVE BAR 8-10PM 331 E Bay St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 @ ONYX 10PM-Until 5611 Norwood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32208 Sag Season18

Friday

+Official Quarter 4 - Florida All-Star Mixtape #FLAsFinest6 Release Party +LIVE from New Jax City TV Series will be Filming and Featuring Select Artists for Interview and Performances will be aired on a Special Holiday Episode on the CW Network (Contact STAFF@VIPSquadNation.com for TV/ad placement & features)

The celebration weekend kicks off 12/6 @ Myth with Wild n Out's DC Young Fly, but we're partnering with Salvation Army and collecting kids clothes, toys, blankets, etc. until SUNDAY Dec 9th for local kids in need. We need kids/toddler shirts/T-Shirts, toys (14" toddler bicycle specifically requested, action figures, toy cars, games, etc.), kids size shoes, toddler size coats, toddler pants, underwear, and SOCKS. Small financial donations accepted as well. INFO: STAFF@VIPSquadNation.com

**Celebrating Dez Nado's birthday and the release of #FLAsFinest6-- the FLORIDA CLASSIC Weekend Mixtape + THE go-to mixtape for your 2018 close out -- Available NOW @ www.soundcloud.com/FLAsFinest6 or download in FULL @ www.VIPSquadNation.com --FEATURING

Rick Ross | A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie | Tokyo Jetz | Kamillion | Trina | T-Pain | Ace Hood | XXXtentacion | Caskey | Plies | Lil Duval | Ball Greezy | Drake | Cardi B | Lil Wayne | Dez Nado | Jacquees | Tory Lanez | G-Slim da Vet | Bangem Bandz | Seerious Penny | The Weeknd | Travis Scott | August Alsina | Bad Bunny | Ty Dolla $ign | Nicki Minaj | Snoop Dogg | K Camp | Kirko Bangz | Popcaan | A$AP Ferg & MORE

FLAsFinest6 Florida Classic Wknd Mixtape

Check out past versions (400,000+ REAL Plays/Downloads since 2012) BELOW

Freestyle Filez: Volume 1 (Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado) - May 2012 - Indie release – DatPiff Rating: 3 Stars; 332 plays/downloads DatPiff/MediaFire, 500 CDs distributed – Album of the Summer 2011 (Hip Hop Stardom Magazine) Freestyle Filez: Volume 2 (Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado) - October 2012 - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 1,302 plays/downloads, 350 CDs distributed #FLAsFinest (Mixtape - Hosted by VIPSquad Entertainment) - June 2013 - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 128,210 plays/downloads | www.soundcloud.com/flasfinest #FLAsFinest2 (Mixtape - Hosted by VIPSquad Entertainment) - July 2014 - Indie - DatPiff Rating: 3 Stars; 11,751 plays/downloads | www.soundcloud.com/flasfinest2 Freestyle Filez: Volume 3 (Double Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Sept 2015 - Indie - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 9,616 plays/downloads www.soundcloud.com/freestylefilez3 Florida's Finest 3 (Double Album - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Nov 2015 - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 177,985 plays/downloads www.audiomack.com/artist/flasfinest3/ LaDolceVita (Album)/Futuristic A-Side; Duele B-Side Singles - March 2016 - Universal Music Group/VIPSquad Entertainment 85,000 Sound Exchange/Pandora streams, 1,113 Spotify Streams/Downloads, 719 iTunes/Amazon Streams/Downloads, Indie Digi/Physical Distribution: 13,560 (Digiwaxx/PlayMPE Int'l distribution); 389 Total DJ downloads, global www.soundcloud.com/DezNadoLaDolceVita Freestyle Filez: Volume 4 (Double Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Sept 2016 - Indie - Independent Release; 6,558 https://www.audiomack.com/artist/freestylefilez4 Florida's Finest Vol. 4 (Double Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Nov 2016 - Indie - VibeMixtapes/Independent Release Rating: 5 Stars; 3,054 Independent Downloads (Media Fire) 9,407 plays https://www.audiomack.com/artist/flasfinest4 Florida's Finest Vol. 5 (Double Mixtape - Released Independently & Hosted by 1017 Brick Squad Mafia Gang Nation Artist Seerious Penny & Dez Nado) - Nov 2017 - MEDIAFIRE Secure Full Download - SoundCloud -- 742 Independent Downloads, 10,011 multi-platform plays/streams Total

and #FreestyleFilez6 the unofficial BET HIP HOP AWARDS weekend mixtape with exclusive content straight from the 2018 #HipHopAwards Green Carpet -- Contact www.facebook.com/NewJaxCityLIVE for info and/or to submit your music for consideration to be on the mixtape(s) or to be featured on the CW Network (North Florida/South Georgia)

Freestyle Filez Vol. 6 features Lil Wayne, Drag-On, Sheek Louch, Jadakiss, Drake, Pusha T, Eminem, Machine Gun Kelly, Dez Nado, LJ Da Joker, VIPSquad, Yewmanyeti, Hood Celebrity, Nas, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Chris Rivers, XXXTentacion, T-Pain, Joe Budden, August Alsina, Bryson Tiller, Seerious Penny, Fabolous, Black Thought, and MORE available NOW @ www.soundcloud.com/FreestyleFilez6 and Downloadable in FULL @ www.VIPSquadNation.com

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Visit www.facebook.com/VIPSquadDJs or VIPSquadNation.com for info

Every September/October, the unofficial BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend mixtape hits #ATL (or wherever the Awards are; #Miami in 2018) and features some of the HOTTEST indie & major talent all on one tape -- like the page Freestyle Filez - Mixtape Series (fb) & be the first to DL/stream -- Past editions can be found at the bottom of this page -- #FreestyleFilez4 was the first and only #Live mixtape uploaded with behind the scenes content from the 2016 #BETHipHopAwards in #Atlanta .. The second mixtape series that follows Freestyle Filez produced by 1017/VIPSquad DJs is Florida's Finest/ #FLAsFinest which is released in November after #FAMUHomecoming weekend & before #FloridaClassic weekend where the #FLAsFinest6 release party will be in Orlando

CONTENT recorded from the December events will be TELEVISED on CW17 & DeKalb-Comcast 25 Atlanta -- like/follow these links to be the first to check out the footage which might feature YOU --> www.youtube.com/LifeGrindDuval www.facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval | www,facebook.com/NewJaxCityLIVE -- Instagram: @LifeGrindDuval & @NewJaxCityLIVE -- www.LifeandGrindSeries.com [Season 5 premieres this November on northeast Florida/southeast Georgia's CW affiliate network CW17]

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval and the newest show LIVE from New Jax City will be taping at the events for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

Support the #Indie MOVEMENT!

For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.576.3676 | www.VIPSquadNation.com | www.LifeandGrindSeries.com | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval www.Facebook.com/DezNado | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | www.Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

Eventbrite Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-jax-sagittarius-szn-toy-drive-all-star-bash-tickets-53301473141

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/953140711549623

LIVE from New Jax City BET Awards 2018 Media Coverage -- https://youtu.be/Dnvq-NoQY8c www.facebook.com/LifeGrindATL

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DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 + Rep Yo Brand! Fashion & Talent Expo 2018

DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 + Rep Yo Brand! Fashion & Talent Expo 2018

Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 9:00PM — Sunday, March 25, 2018 @ 11:00PMFri, Mar 23, 2018 @ 9:00PM — Sun, Mar 25, 2018 @ 11:00PM

Various, Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment | CW17's Life & Grind TV Series | First Coast Lupus Fight | Jax Young Urban Professionals Present

DUVAL Spring Fest 2018 | Rep Yo Brand! Business & Talent Expo 2018 FRI March 23-SUN March 25 Jacksonville, FL

DUVAL Spring Fest, a Jacksonville-based, all-indie music concert series, has been held every spring since the founder (Jacksonville-based Hip Hop/Caribbean artist and music/TV producer Dez Nado) was a student at the University of North Florida circa 2006, the year that the first Spring Fest was held at "Wackadoo's" on the campus of the university. The event was designed to be a platform for local talent, local businesses, and local musicians to showcase themselves and their brands, with the over-arching goal being to raise the level of awareness for local music/business while offering locals more opportunities to connect with potential fans/supporters and upping the quality of the local entertainment scene at the indie level.

Since then, the event's brand has developed into an impactful yearly rite of passage for many involved in the local music scene, having received acclaim from Starz TV Producer & Eminem protégé 50 Cent's G-Unit Records, Def Jam Records executive A. Lindsey, local news & entertainment media including Folio Weekly, Buzz Magazine, Jacksonville Magazine, The Chat, River City Live, and more. This year, Spring Fest is partnering with a similarly structured local event, called "Rep Yo Brand! Business and Talent Expo" along with Top Golf, First Coast Lupus Fight, and Jax Young Urban Professionals to bring another aspect to Spring Fest weekend; community health awareness, by calling on the community to support non-profit organizations like First Coast Lupus Fight for the betterment of the local community's health as a whole.

The goal this year is to not only raise awareness and support for Jax's local entertainers and entrepreneurs but also to raise awareness and support for those within and outside of the entertainment industry battling incurable illnesses, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves' Disease, HIV/AIDS, and more. Their goal is to not just raise funds to donate to non-profits like First Coast Lupus Fight, but to also boldly be the voice for those suffering, many of whom often feel voiceless in today's society.

The lineup of events includes a kick-off party on Bay street Friday night (March 23), a Community Benefit Luncheon for victims of the aforementioned illnesses Saturday, March 24, 12-3pm followed by an artist showcase for local bands and musicians that night, and on Sunday, March 25, they wrap up the weekend with Feed Those in Need 3-6pm at Hemming Park, and finally "Rep Yo Brand!" from 6-9pm at Top Golf, featuring Jacksonville's top musical talent, models, fashion designers, and small businesses on display.

For sponsorship, vendor, performer, or other info: 904.651.7960 | 904.270.9403 | 904.576.3676 | Facebook.com/RepYoBrand | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Florida Classic Weekend 2017

Florida Classic Weekend 2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017 @ 8:00PM — Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 11:00PMThu, Nov 16, 2017 @ 8:00PM — Sun, Nov 19, 2017 @ 11:00PM

Various, Orlando, FL

Details TBA; Media Mixer, Artist Showcase & Interviews, Car Show

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Florida A&M Homecoming Weekend

Florida A&M Homecoming Weekend

Saturday, October 14, 2017 @ 9:00PMSat, Oct 14, 2017 @ 9:00PM

Tallahassee, FL

Details TBA; Artist Showcase & Block Party, Concert, and Radio Appearance

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Florida A&M Homecoming Weekend

Friday, October 13, 2017 @ 9:00PMFri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 9:00PM

Tallahassee, FL

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A3C Festival Atlanta

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 @ 12:00PM — Sunday, October 8, 2017 @ 10:00PMWed, Oct 4, 2017 @ 12:00PM — Sun, Oct 8, 2017 @ 10:00PM

Various, Atlanta, GA

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MoBay Links Labor Day 2017

MoBay Links Labor Day 2017

Friday, September 1, 2017 @ 7:00PMFri, Sep 1, 2017 @ 7:00PM

River City Arts & Event Center, 8535 Baymeadows Rd #41, Jacksonville, FL

Kicking off #LaborDayweekend FRI Sept 1 as Montego Bay Jamaica's Tee Jay makes his debut in Jax with special guests Lionheart, Blemm, Dez Nado, DJ Gitt, Bionic Strap, Kenny Page, and MORE

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, August 31, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Aug 31, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, August 24, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Aug 24, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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SupaJefe Tour with 2017 XXL Freshman Kap G, JR Donato

SupaJefe Tour with 2017 XXL Freshman Kap G, JR Donato

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 @ 7:00PMWed, Aug 23, 2017 @ 7:00PM

1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Jacksonville, FL

i am OTHER/Atlantic Records | Taylor Gang | WRLD Entertainment Presents

SupaJefe Tour with 2017 XXL Magazine Freshman and Pharrell & I Am Other/Atlantic's Kap G plus Taylor Gang's J.R. Donato

WEDS AUGUST 23rd 1904 Music Hall Downtown Jacksonville, Florida 7pm-MID | Tix Available via CW17/VIPSquad Entertainment

Guests from Pharrell Williams' imprint label I Am Other and Atlantic Records will be in the building along with special guests from Taylor Gang. Event will be featured on CW17, Bounce Network (Jacksonville), and Atlanta's DeKalb-Comcast 25 as a part of Jacksonville's 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval

Executive Producer Dez Nado along with VIPSquad and other Florida-based artists also performing LIVE

1904 Music Hall 19 Ocean St Jax, Fl 32202

For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval www.Facebook.com/DezNado | www.Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, August 17, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, August 10, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Aug 10, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, August 3, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Aug 3, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Florida Summer Fest 2017

Florida Summer Fest 2017

Thursday, August 3, 2017 @ 7:00PM — Sunday, August 6, 2017 @ 7:00PMThu, Aug 3, 2017 @ 7:00PM — Sun, Aug 6, 2017 @ 7:00PM

Various - Jacksonville, Orlando, Orlando, FL

Thursday, Aug 3 - Jacksonville • FL Summer Fest 17 All-Genre Expo & Welcome 2 Duval Kickoff Party @ Aromas 8pm-12:30am

Friday, Aug 4 - Jacksonville • Summer Fest Kickoff Media Mixer and Meet & Greet/Facebook Live 6pm-9pm • State of the Arts: Fashion & Business Showcase and Community Seminar Presented by Life & Grind @ The Hub - Jacksonville 9pm-1am o Special Guest Host o VIP Community Guests, Media, and Guests o Clothing & School Supply Drop

Saturday, Aug 5 - Jax/Orlando • Feed Those In Need '17 pt. 2 @ St Francis Soup Kitchen/Other Jacksonville, FL 9am-noon • VIPSquad & DJ FUPM’s Who’s The Hottest In The City? Showcase Multi-City Livestream 9pm-until • Urban Designer Fashion Showcase, Pool Party & Executive Mixer @ Oceanfront Daytona Beach Resort/ALOFT Downtown Orlando WXYZ Bar w/ Christian Dior and various high-end to independent mid/startup level designers, stylists, models and clothing lines; 9pm-12am o Vendor Spots Available o Universal Music Group #LogophiliYaH Album Listening Party o Clothing & School Supply Drop o VIP Guest Artist Judges/Investors-Very Limited Purchasable Tickets

o Clothing & School Supply Drop Final Opportunity w/ Children's Home Society of Florida

Sunday, Aug 6 • Sunday Service & Lunch @ TBA - Orlando 10am-1pm • *Uncensored 407 & CW17's Life & Grind TV Series Presents: Summer Fest 2017 New Wave Label Summit @ Aloft Downtown Orlando 1-5pm

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, July 27, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Jul 27, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, July 20, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Jul 20, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays @ Aromas Jacksonville

Thursday, July 13, 2017 @ 8:00PMThu, Jul 13, 2017 @ 8:00PM

Aromas Cigars & Bar, 4372 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL

VIPSquad Entertainment and L&L Towing Present

Upscale Caribbean Thursdays at Aromas

8pm-12:30am | Ladies free til 9pm)/$5 After Gents $10 | Must have valid ID -- 21 & UP Hosted by DJ Lionheart | Dez Nado | DJ KO | DJ FYPM| Lltwotimes

The ONLY Spot in Town Where Every Thursday Night is Ladies Night -- 2nd & 4th Thursday Feature a Blend of Both Classic 90s Dancehall & Top 40 Caribbean-Inspired Hip Hop/R&B, along with your Favorite Reggae, Soca, Reggaeton, Latin, and MORE

Jax’s 1st and ONLY cable reality TV series Life & Grind: Duval will be taping for CW17/BounceTV/DeKalb25

SupportIndieMusic – Every Thursday at the Hottest New Spot In Jacksonville

Aromas Cigars & Bar 4372 Southside Blvd Jax, Fl 32216

Upscale Environment No Plain Tees, Guys MUST Wear Collared Shirts/No Athletic Gear & NO Jerseys/No Cut-up Jeans/ No Shorts For info: 904.651.7960 | 904.207.5002 | Facebook.com/LifeGrindDuval Facebook.com/DezNado | Facebook.com/LifeGrindATL | Facebook.com/VIPSquadENT

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