LIL ZANE - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - FRI, JULY 7th, 2017 - 6:00 pm PST

                                       LIL' ZANE BIO
The transformation from teen star to respected adult performer isn't an easy one. But for self proclaimed ATL’s finest, Zane Copeland Jr., aka Lil' Zane, the transition has been seamless. As someone who has already scored a number of hit singles ("Anywhere" w/112, "Money Stretch", "Callin me", "Hardball" w/Lil' Wayne " Bow Wow), appeared on screen with Sean Connery ("Finding Forrester"), Eddie Murphy ("Dr. Dolittle 2"), Cuba Gooding Jr. " Beyonce Knowles ("The Fighting Temptations"), and Omar Epps " Mekhi Phifer ("A Day in the life"), Zane has made it clear that he's a natural performer.Born in a tough section of Yonkers, New York, but raised in Atlanta, Georgia since the age of 7, Zane is the oldest of four siblings. His parents loved music. Zane grew up listening to r"b soul, hip hop and rap classics. At the young age of 11, Zane , his brother Michael, and their cousin, Eric Greene formed a rap trio called KRONIC. The group was discovered by Kevin Wales (manager of Monica and 112) and landed a recording contract with Kaper/RCA Records in 1993. Unfortunately, shortly after signing, the label folded and the group members each went their separate ways. Disappointed, but not discouraged, Zane continued to focus on writing music, recording, and launching his solo career.In 1999, Lil Zane was featured on a song call "Anywhere", off the album Room 112, by the multi platinum 1 r"b group 112. The record was huge. 112’s album sells began to skyrocket, resulting in Zane receiving his first double platinum plaque and landing his first solo recording deal with Priority Records. After releasing his debut platinum selling album,’