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Blazer Barboza
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Background information
Birth name Cassius Qwandrell Ellison
Born August 15, 1991

(age 29)
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • trap
  • pop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2014–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website www.BlazerBarboza.com/

About

Cassius Qwandrell Ellison. Born (August 15, 1991). Known professionally as Blazer Barboza is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, A&R, digital marketing manager, record producer based out of Atlanta Ga. Ellison first became involved in music at the age of 19. After releasing his first album Prince of Pop he became a part of the music industry were he was nicknamed Blazer Barboza. Ellison is one of few rappers that holds a versatile skill set when it comes to music. His craft revolves around making expressive vocals with creative adlibs. Blazer Barboza is the youngest for four siblings. Ellison has been active on the music scenes since he was 19 years old.

Notable moments

2018

After creating his first professional album in 2018. Ellison created his own Record Label, Bok Productions, which helped launched his imprint in the music industry. Ellison joined The Breakfast Club (Show), after releasing his album to positive reviews.

Blazer Barboza began his early life in Augusta Ga were his aunt had primary custody of him. He started out selling his music out of the trunk of his car after discovering his sound he then connected with Jay9mm where he was nickname ”Calio Da Dunn”.

2019

In 2019. Blazer Barboza continued his journey with a opening performance for Kevin gates at the U21 entertainment center were he created a local buzz in his hometown. Later on after releasing a few YouTube videos he attracted a fan base and moved to Atlanta Ga. This is where he began his career as a digital marketing manager. After connecting with Boosie Badazz from Baton Rouge Louisiana. Ellison began filming as a videographer. Blazer Barboza has also connected with Jay-Z of  Roc Nation. Craig Kallman of Atlantic Records was the first to spin Blazer Barboza record this was a track from ”Prince of Pop”. Ellison is considered the outside connect to Atlantic records calling on the behalf of unsigned talent and assisting with Marketing.

2020

In 2020. Cassius Ellison became the owner of his own social website title ”Veva Play” were he began connecting with unsigned talent from across the globe. This was to assist them with marketing and growing there brands. The Site Veva play hold similarities with websites like The Fader, Billboard Charts, Complex Networks, Vulture, XXL Magazine, HotNewHipHop and Pitchfork.

Career Highlights

Blazer Barboza considered negotiating a deal with Epic records as an a&r. Blazer Barboza has been scouting talent for a while. He also oversees the artist development of recording artists. In 2019 He discovered Roddy Ricch  after the young artist approached him with a flash drive. Blazer Barboza supported the artist in his endeavors giving him business information on how to get more features set up for himself. The advise of Blazer Barboza lead to Roddy Ricch being feature on Nipsey Hussle single title ”Racks In The Middle” which help lead Roddy Ricch to the Billboards along with Assistance of Meek Mill.  

After connecting with celebrities Boosie Badazz, and Future. Ellison gained more experience from marketing different projects as a digital marketing manager to help establish himself a name in the entertainment business.

He also became founder of Veva play a Digital marketing, social media platform established in 2017. The site averages 120,746 unique visitors a day.

Blazer Barboza is one of the few known best-selling music artist, with over 20 songs, 3 albums and 5 consecutive singles selling worldwide He was nominated to have his single ”Last Dance” played at the Bet Awards in 2018. After getting his soundtrack nominated to play through the 60th annual grammy awards ceremony. Ellison rose to fame After releasing his debut album Prince of Pop selling through out online digital stores.

Cassius Ellison Career Highlights Total
Awards  60th Grammy Nominee(Audition award) 2
Candidate  Bet Candidate 1

The AMA, MTV Music Video Candidate, Apple Music award.

Movies & TV Shows and Books

In 2005 Blazer Barboza audition as a actor for the ATL (film) auditioning as a background a custodian. With so much competition and different celebrities from the Atlanta area , His audition wasn’t a success. Ellison continued his journey in the music industry. After helping a few celebrities with the Digital process he then later became introduce to a few movie stars including celebrities like Denzel Washington, Taraji P. Henson, and Marlon Wayans. In 2020 Blazer Barboza launched his latest Comic animation series title the Boza X Natural Fictional Character.

Labels and Connections

In 2020. Ellison reached out to Atlantic records whose parents are warner music group, he has assisted Atlantic records artists from the label like Roddy Ricch, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane so as Jay Z Before they under contract. After being influenced by Craig Kallman This lead to Ellison supporting the label. Blazer Barboza held desires to promote all of Atlantic records new music because of the faith of Craig Kallman. He is also considered one of the top record label businessmen in the field of music.

In 2020. Blazer Barboza signed to Big 4 Music Group a company founded in 2020 by himself. Big 4 Music Group is compatible with Record labels like Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, Sony Music and Interscope Records. After establishing his deal with the Big 4 Music group he released his six consecutive album title ”The God Cry”. The Music Group was established as a branch off of his success in the music industry. Big 4 Music Group became responsible for marketing , recording and representing the rapper. After releasing ”The God cry” Under the Label , the group then branched out seeking for other talents compatible to Blazer Barboza. This was to help Build the Big 4 Music Group foundation.

Music Group

After Joining Big 4 Music Group, which was a duo composed of Blazer Barboza and Cassius Ellison, Formed in Atlanta Ga. In 2020. Blazer Barboza was responsible for providing vocals and writing lyric over down south records. He also Appeared on his first album cover release by Big 4 Music Group.

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