BILL GRAY

President and C.E.O. , STRMG

STR Music Group  has been providing professional entertainment services, consulting, audio production, mixing, mastering, sound recording, video and  lighting services for more than 20 years.

Our experienced professionals can determine the appropriate scale of your needs, develop requirements, provide technical support, and take care of any necessary staffing.

We are leaders in the field booking, management and artist development.

STR Music Group is your choice for all your entertainment needs whether its concerts, theatrical presentations, trade shows, or nightclubs.

We can design the perfect event for you... whether your venue will hold 100 or 100,000 people.

STR Music Group is a veteran company who has discovered alot of talent over the years.

EDDIE SINGLETON,  (former)  Director, A&R, Warner Brothers Records,

STR Music Group provided consultant serves to Carl Martin's group "BETA" a Howard University r&B group featuring himself and Darnell Van Rensalier.  BETA's demo was shopped to Warner Brothers Music who passed on their demo.

Eddie Singleton  A&R, Warner Bros.  stated   if Carl's group  SHAI (Beta) went Platinum he personally give me a call and take my listening ear seriously.  Eddie Singleton worked directly with Bennie Medina, VP, Warner Brothers Records. Eddie was later promoted to the Director of A&R, Warner Brothers Records.

Carl Martin's Production for "IF EVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN" became a number one Platinium Hit for his group SHAI.

MOHOGANISE VIDEO " SHAKE IT" HAILS AS TOP YOUTUBE VIDEO SHORT. Mohoganise Shake It made it to the first round of the 50th Anniverary Grammy Awards.

STR Music Group working with Keith Martin with music production and mixing in their studio. Keith invited STMG's producer and arranger Bill Gray, to attend a Ruffhouse Records recording session finalizing the hit single "Never Fit someone like  you" with the production and writing team  Marti Sharron and Danny Sembello.  Keith's performance of  'Never find some one like you" was featured on the  Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, Bad Boy Sony Movie soundtrack. Keith is a solo artist, producer and musician..

STR Music Group held a public  search for talent in the Washington Metropolitan Area under it emerging company Risque Productions and out of 1,700 people, DJ KOOL choosen. 




DJ KOOL has became one of the most sort after artists, receiving both Platinum and Gold Record Awards, for the song 'Let me clear your throat'.  DJ Kool has been an inspiration to the youth and one of the greatest hip hop DJ talents of Washington D.C.




In 1979  Ted Carpenter opened at the "Ms Showtime Records' Hogates premier.

Ted Carpenter is one best comedians. His creative impressions always left you wanting more... Ted Carpenter has various TV appearances and  most recently opened a comedy club.

We have provided services for:

• Carl Martin  -(Beta) SHAI
  
• Keith Martin - Ruffhouse Records
  
• Mohoganise - Khurum Records
  
• Jewel - Showtime Records
  
• Takir - (J-Holiday)  New Music Ent,
  
• McDonalds Concert
• Takir - New Music Entertainment
• Reebok premeire clothing
  
• WKYS - Michael Jackson Contest
• Excalibur Records
  

• Zips Show-  Japan
  
• Niki -Showtime Records
  
• Araba- Showtime Records
  
• MC Mannyman - Showtime Records
  
• Orient of Virgina ASSR
  
• Caricatures for All Occasions
  
• M Wonder - Keystep Mgt
  
• Sisters In the Name of Rap
• Cherissa - Keystep Mgt
• Suiteland Festival
• Avalon Studios
• City Lights Public Charter School
  

Our knowledgeable and friendly support representatives provide unparalleled service. We aren't satisfied unless you are. We save you money and increase productivity, using our innovative strategy of proactive planning, continual monitoring, and quick response. Don't leave your  entertainment needs to chance. Go with the best...  STR MUSIC GROUP.

Nahum Grymes pka J. Holiday started in the early 2000's with five part harmony hip-hop r&b group called TAKIR (i.e. short for 'Talented and Keeping it Real') under New Music Entertainment management company.



STR Musc Group was first introduced to 'TAKIR' through their managers, Brian Taylor and Chad McKay of New Music Entertainment. New Music Entertainment entered into an agreement with us to produce and release TAKIR

STR Music Group and New Music Entertainment agreed TAKIR was the hottest hip-hop r&b group to emerge from Washington DC's Metropolitan area in over a decade.

STRMG worked with TAKIR's
song development, arrangments, and with creating a unique direction.



TAKIR (DC's  Hottest Male Group) each member was a lead singer,, Left  to Nate P/k/A  J. Holiday -Capital Records,   Bottom Center PJ  p/k/a  Prince, Dieon p/ka Haze.

Mr. Brown was TAKIR's answer a great song, although it was never released, it was a  sure hit. Mr. Brown featured all five members of the group.



STR Music Group submitted TAKIR demo to Atlantic Record's VP Rich Christina stated TAKIR and  "Mr. Brown" was a good combination although a deal wasn't inked. 

STR Music Group indicated to  Rich Christina not inking 'TAKIR' would be a big mistake.

Two members left TAKIR an enlisted in the military, while  Nahum,  Prince and Dieon (featured above) continued TAKIR.

Nahum Grymes inked a solo deal with Capital Records as J. Holiday.


J. Holiday's number 1 single 'Bed' was nominated for several music awards including a Grammy and received a Gold Record for the Song.

STR Music Group and New Music Entertainment agreed to release the single 'Mr. Brown' which featured J. Holiday in 2010.
 
New Music Entertainment's Chad McKay is secretly working on another hot talent.