On the Front Row with Epiphany

Another first in the diverse line-up for AETN Presents: On the Front Row, the live-band infused hip-hop stylings Epiphany along with collaborators Gina Gee and One Night Stand. A unique look into a truly genre-bending performance given by one of Arkansas' up and coming entertainers.

“Epiphany is one the most professional and gracious entertainers I have had the pleasure to host on the AETN Presents: Front Row series,” Producer Casey Sanders said. “He and the band were a joy and a blast in every way.

“The band's jazz, soul and rock-and-roll infused hip-hop was a musical performance so original – this is something you won’t want to miss!”

Chane Morrow (Epiphany) was born in New Jersey, moved to Pine Bluff at the age of eight and earned his mechanical engineering degree from Stanford before switching gears and jumping into the world of hip-hop. He then moved to New York, met his business partner Brian Rikuda (BDot, winner of BET’s “Ultimate Hustler” reality show) and formed Conduit Entertainment. Epiphany returned to Arkansas to pursue hip-hop and in 2003 debuted his first album, “1st of a Dying Breed,” becoming one of the top rappers in the state. He has since recruited four bandmates and a vocalist to form a sound that is a fusion of hip-hop, soul, rock and jazz. Joining Epiphany in the AETN studios were vocalist Regina Gulley (Gina Gee), Oliver Thomas (OT) on bass, brothers Jonah Hill on keyboard and Frank Hill on drums, and Joe Beck (6 String) on lead guitar. Making a return appearance to the “AETN Presents” stage was special guest Rodney Block, whose earlier episode was nominated for an Emmy.

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