"I wanted to kill myself....but I'm still here."
Today we were visited by Da Groove Master, AKA Paul Brinson. Paul is the owner of the television show called Da Groove which airs in Hampton Roads, New Orleans, Mississippi, and New York.
Paul recounted the difficulties he had grwoing up with a disease "Lymphdema" which is commonly called The Elephant Man's disease. Paul's story shared the self esteem problems he had while one of his legs grew to the width of his torso and looked like a tree trunk.
Paul was forced to wear extremly baggy pants, which became fashionable for very thuggy youth in the 90s, and his emotional issues moved him into the direction where he developed a non-caring attitude as he handled life's stressors. Paul also briefly discussed his movements from a Pastor's son to a thug involved in street life.
Paul shared the secrets and not-so-secrets of success and his ability to change over the years. He discussed his entrees into the entertainment industry where he has placed music onto major record releases such as Hip-Hop artist The Game and working with music producer Timbaland.
Paul entered the session in shorts displaying the affected leg which has had numerous surgeries to make it's current size which is twice the size of his other leg.
Paul's uplifting message seemed to resonante with all participants, even The Golden Fold's first young-lady participant. This young lady is paving the way for other female peers who will join their male peers as the Young Leaders of our Big Brother program.
The session was video taped by Paul's film crew who is currently filming footage for Paul's reality series "Living as the Elephant Man" or something like that. Paul has decided to adopt The Golden Fold and will be sure to invite his famous personalities who will be filming Da Groove television show in the next coming months.
The Golden Fold will begin accepting new youth aged 11 - 18 in Jan. 2012. This December the Brothers of S.A.A.B. will be taking our current members to Laser Tag to celebrate a sucessful year.
The Golden Fold also wish to salute the members of Omega Psi Phi as the world celebrates 100 years of the fraternity ! Q-Q !
Connected Music Group's television show "Da Groove” began airing on June 12, 2011 on local Cox Communications channels.
“Da Groove” airs Saturday Nights at 11 p.m. and again at 11:30 p.m. in the following areas, Virginia: Hampton Roads, Roanoke, Arlington and Fairfax, as well as in Knotts Island, NC.
The show is Connected Music Group's first project coming from their TV/Film Division and is providing viewers with exclusive performances and an inside look at the latest R&B and Hip-Hop industry trends and topics through different segments. Da Groove also empower audiences, stimulating their minds to reinforce the importance of education on all subjects.
“Da Groove is a mix between old school show ‘Soul Train’ and new school show ‘The View’,” said Terrance Hackley, one of the Executive Producers.
The segment Hot Topics has a panel of CMG superiors focusing on current events and offering industry advice while "Word on the Street" is a segment gaining the viewers’ perspectives. Celebrity interviews and exclusive performances from artists also allow viewers to get a peek into the industry’s up-and-coming talent. At the end of each show, “Da Groove” features some of the hottest dancers who put together a free-for-all dance battle.
The executive producers of “Da Groove,” Paul Brinson, Terrance Hackley, Tyrone Hodnett, Jamie Williams, and Kamaal Wilson act as CMG Superiors on Hot Topic panels. Below are some scenes from Da Groove:
http://youtu.be/bSJhuV6bVKA
