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     Mark Anthony was born in the South Bronx of New York. Being raised in The South Bronx has taught him many of life’s hard lessons for growing up fast. His passion for the arts would come later in his life. The road to life would lead him to being a graduate of Art & Design High School in New York City to attending John Jay College of Criminal Justice. While in college he served on the Auxiliary NYPD for period of time and he later enlisted in the U.S. Navy, while In the US NAVY he served on two aircraft carriers.

     Hungry for something more Mark jumped into the acting world, taking on classes and private lessons from Actor, Writer, Director, and Playwright Bruce Ornstein to Actor Jim Moody and Actor/ Writer Robert McCaskill. Mark’s acting journey soon began from there. Over the years he would come out in small bits and parts from TV to theatre. His obsession and passion for the arts would take him into exploring other areas in the industry. Mark Anthony soon found himself not only acting but also writing, producing and directing commercials, promos and doing a TV show. The show and commercials would become Telemundo new station MUN2 TV. Having built his confidence and hungry for more Mark Anthony went on to open his own film company called (Man of Mystery Films). In 2001/2002, he started writing his first script based on his life on the streets of The Bronx. Five script drafts later, he felt ready to start putting his project together.

     In 2004, Mark Anthony put together passionate and hungry talented Actors, D.P. soundmen and production assistants. Mark didn’t go with the short film, which most new directors do. His thinking was that if he were going to do a film he would put it all out there so he went for a full feature film. His project posted many challenges for example he would take on the part of a Lead Actor, writer, producer, executive producer and director to his project. With 10 years in the business Mark Anthony hopes with his passion, hunger and business oriented mind for the entertainment industry that he can take his film company to a higher level in today’s entertainment world.

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Special Thanks to J-El, Armore' Rayne, Sue Hamm, J Majors, and Crash!

ARTIST: Amore' Rayne

Label: Blue Diamond Records

Label Type: Indie

Music Style: R&B

Album: Journey

Release Date: Mid 2007

            Are you ready for a melodic songstress whose music embodies the ingredients that inspires the heart and moves the soul?  If so let me introduce you to Amore' Rayne.  Amore' is as captivating as her name.  She is a native of Charleston  South Carolina.  Much like her aunt Brenda Halloway who belted out hits like "Every little bit hurts" while signed to Motown Records,  Rayne takes no prisoners when it comes to her singing and writing gift. 
   Though Amore' is a strong, eager, self efficient woman, not to mention talented and humble, her life has not always been easy.  She has traveled down her share of painful and abusive roads.  Not by choice, but by circumstances.    Through her music you can feel her pain as well as her joy. She wants her music to reach the world so that she can give life to those who are hurt and broken.  She wants to give hope to those who have shattered dreams!  " I want to empower that woman or man that is in that abusive relationship, be it sexual, physical, mental or emotional, to  love themselves enough to make better decisions" she declares.  She wants to show them  that they can make it,  if she did they can!  Through her music she tells her life's story!  She is an innovative song writer, and an angelic performer.  Her self written debut album titled "Journey" is just that; a journey of her life. By the  end of each song you will feel empowered and inspired! Not only does she inspire you, her music is fun and exciting.  It's like a breath of fresh air!  "my life" is Amore's first single off of the album.  It is a song that speaks to your heart. It is a song of encouragement and empowerment.  "my life" teaches you that you are not alone.  through all of life's trials someone was always there for you.  it shows you how to appreciate those around you.   Amore' is a natural song bird!  Close your eyes, listen to the words of her songs. You  will clearly experience Amore's  journey along with her.  Amore' is pursuing a dream that  is destined to change the world.
                               I present to you Amore' Rayne

Booking & Management
Blue Diamond Recordz
Blue Diamond Management Group
Demeatric Pinckney

Charleston, South Carolina
843-530-0704