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| MISS MELISSA – RISE UP (Mon-Fri: 7-10am) The BAWSE of 104.7 – The Unofficial Queen Of Ghetto – Miss Melissa is the Program & Music Director of Winnipeg’s #1 Hip Hop and R&B Station! Born and raised in Winnipeg – reppin’ the Ojibway Nation and takin’ over the morning slot with her roll dawg Big Will every morning on The Rise Up Morning Show starting at 7AM. Born in the hood, schooled in the south, Miss Melissa’s come a long way over the years and couldn’t be happier working on-air and behind the scenes of Winnipeg’s sickest radio station. Make sure you hit her up if you’re a local artist looking for some airplay but make sure your game is tight – the woman does not play around! “My entire LIFE is a constant celebration of music!” – Miss Melissa Listen to Rise Up with Miss Melissa & Big Will - the realest morning show in Canada! Facebook | Twitter | Email |
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| BIG WILL – RISE UP (Mon-Fri: 7-12pm) What makes a Big Will? Two parts charm, three parts handsome and a whole lotta Rozay! Hailing from the Peguis First Nation, Big Will is the co-host of the Rise Up Morning Show with Miss Melissa! An aspiring singer/songwriter, comedian, wannabe rapper and cinema enthusiast, Big Will wears his love for music on his sleeve and pants. With a swagga that combines Notorious BIG’s stature and a hint of Johnny Cash’s baritone pipes, Big Will joined the Streetz team at the end of 2010 after the CEO of NCI/Streetz FM heard him do an interview for his music. Educated and on the way to the top, Big Will studied Microbiology (fully certified nerd) at the University of Manitoba and was destined to be a Doctor when he was offered the position of co-host on Streetz. “Med school will always be there” chirps the 24 year-old DJ. “I love writing music, singing and most of all listening to music! Dream job much?!” A notorious ladykiller, Big Will has been spotted on numerous occasions with the likes of Rihanna, Dev, and Vanda Streetz. A former UFC Featherweight champion, he released a series of nude paintings in early 2003 that landed him GQ’s Sexiest Man of the Year twice in the same year. Whether he’s singing his songs in Winnipeg’s coffee shops or bangin’ the mic at Streetz, Big Will lives for the music. “Rock, rap, country, and pop is what I’m feelin’, no need for the lines, we’re all just rhymin’ for a livin’!” Facebook | Twitter | Email |
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SADIE – THE AFTERNOON SHOW (Mon-Fri: 4-7pm) Sadie is a 20 year old Cree emcee born and raised in Winnipeg. She's also lived in Brandon and in her home reserve, Bunibonibee Cree Nation. Trained in dance, acting and singing, she started writing her own songs at 13 years old. With the mentorship of Grammy nominated rapper Fresh IE , Sadie began to rap. For the last four years Sadie has performed at venues throughout Canada and the United States. Recently, Sadie cut a six song EP called Boomboxx Sounds, produced by Fresh IE. Her first single, Boombox, was selected by APTN's First Track program to shoot her first music video. Sadie is connected to the hip hop scene across Canada and is excited to be a part of the next wave in Hip Hop – STREETZ 1047. |
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MARCEL – THE EVENING SHOW (Mon-Fri: 6-11pm) and on stage a stand-up comic appearing in rooms around the city. No surprise that Marcel is a natural - he’s coming up from a talented family. His father was a DJ/promoter, his brother a producer and his sister is a singer. A 2005 graduate of Fort Richmond Collegiate, Marcel is known for being the class clown and showing off his improvisational talent. His background combines Caribbean spice with French-Canadian fire for a unique flavour that captivates audiences. Marcel is co-founder of new promotions company, Clique, and has hosted the web-series “Champagne TV”, a promo for Alive Nightclub. His slammin’ blog (www.MarcelNoSexWilliams.com) has brought him props with mentions in the Winnipeg Free Press as well as on CBC Radio. |
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| DJ DOW JONES – THE PRE GAME SHOW (Fri: 8-9pm) Dow Jones began his music career in 1995 with the hip-hop group Mood Ruff. With four albums, eight videos and touring the country multiple times he has gained the much needed experience it takes to advance in the industry. In 2003, Dow Jones was ready for a change and went from behind the mic to behind the turntables. He started off with small local residencies which quickly became the city’s hot spots. Now he holds residencies in the cities most prominent night clubs. In 2004, he was was introduced in Mazatlan Mexico by playing a few records on the beach on a last minute make shift dj setup. Since then he is the official Sunparties American Spring Break DJ. He has recently brushed shoulders with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Z-Trip, Team Canada, Kid Capri, Dj Ayres, Matt the Alien, Dj Kemo and Dj Pump. Dow Jones’ high demand has led him to open for major acts such as Slick Rick, Kanye West, Fabulous, Redman & Method Man, Akon, Kardinal Offishall and Flo Rida. Now moving from an opening act to a headline dj, Dow Jones has played to sold out crowds on three countries and some of the industry’s biggest parties. Facebook | Twitter | Email |
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| JEREMY – OJI-CREE WEEKENDS (Sat-Sun: 6-10am) Jeremy Harper, 19, is from Garden Hill/Island Lake First Nations in Northeastern Manitoba. He is fluent Oji-Cree Speaker, in fact it was the only language he spoke up until the age of six when he entered public school in Thompson, MB. Due to family breakdown he ended up in foster care at the age of 12 and remained in the system until he turned 16. He maintained a positive attitude throughout the experience focusing on his education and volunteering with youth in his neighbourhood. Jeremy recently graduated from Children of the Earth High School in Winnipeg and joins the STREETZ team as a part time weekend announcer in the Oji-Cree language. Jeremy is committed to working with youth and in particular sharing and preserving his Aboriginal language. He collects and shares stories in the language and also enjoys interpret contemporary music in Oji-Cree. Facebook | Email |
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| JESSICA – WEB CONTENT / MEDIA RELATIONS Jessica McKay is a 20 year old Cree and Ojibwe born in Winnipeg but was relocated and grew up in Dryden, ON. When she graduated from high school, she moved back to the Peg City where most of her family still resides. Jessica loves music and had entered the Fine Arts program in Junior High. She joined both the Junior High and High School Band until graduation. She also began to focus her interest in web design and computer coding in the school’s co-op program. She looks forward to a dynamic interactive presence at STREETZ. Facebook | Twitter | Email |
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