Ovations Entertainment is a camp of artists consisting of 7 members. Ovations covers all genre's in the R&B field such as Neo-Soul, Neo-Praise, Hip Hop, Jazz and Dance. The producer in chief for the entire camp is the BiggMann, who has produced songs for the likes of Belinda Lipscomb of Midnight Star and Black Child of The Inc. The featured male vocalist of the camp is Mikos. Mikos was the voice behind the group "Cold Premiere" which was on Giant Records and managed by Irving Azoff. The group "Cold Premiere" featured Shane Sparks, one of the judges on "So you think you can dance" and the choreographer of the feature film "You Got Served" and Chris Tyler of the Kirk Franklin and GospoCentric family. Mikos can hit 5 octaves and can dance the night away with the help of Shane Sparks' choreography.
BiggMann Bio
Jermaine Thompson a.k.a Biggmann was born in Brooklyn, New York. Moving to Atlanta, Georgia at a young age, it was then where Biggmann got his start as a writer. At the age of 9, he won a national poetry contest, in addition to having 2 poems published.
Relocating to Cincinnati, Ohio, Biggmann hooked up with a camp of local hip-hop d.j.’s and was used as a Master of Ceremony keeping the crowd entertained with a mix of humor and intelligence, that was parelled only by his gripping poetry that he shared with the crowd. One day, while rehearsing some poetry for an upcoming show, a d.j. began playing a hip-hop instrumental, it was then the M.C. know as “Biggmann” was born.
The name “Biggmann” was chosen as a play on his size, he is 6’2” and an athletic 325 lbs.
Biggmann is not your typical M.C. by today’s standard. Although Biggmann knows “street life” first hand, he chose a different path. Biggmann has 2 college degrees, has managed a 7 figure medical facility, and scored in the top 25 of the LSAT ( Law School Entrance Exam) minority test takers in the country. But, music has always been his first love. Biggmann helped bring in extra money for his family by playing a keyboard during the lunch period at his school.
Biggmann is also an aspiring music producer. He wrote and produced the first single due to be released by Belinda Lipscomb of Midnight Star entitled “Alone in the Crowd”. Biggmann produces the vast majority of the tracks he performs on.
This writer, producer and hip-hop artist is also a father & a business owner. The release of his first album entitled “Make ‘Dem Know” gained him regional acclaim that allowed him to open for some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Biggmann has opened for the likes of 8-Ball & MJG, Queen Latifah, M.C. Lyte, Ice-T, Geto Boys, Patra & Wyclef Jean. On a sad note, Biggmann was one of the opening acts for the last show that Tupac Shakur ever performed in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Biggmann knows what it takes to be a professional in this industry. The release of his 2nd album entitled “Bloody Tears” is slated for early fall of 2006. Biggmann is a writer at heart who has even had a play that he wrote performed by the Cincinnati Arts Consortium. He is not afraid to tackle subjects otherwise seen as taboo’ in this industry. With that said, take cover, or you will be swept away by the “Ghetto Tsunami”.
Discography
Selected as "Artist of the Month" by AMG Records for September 2006
1 song selected to be on the DJ. Green Lantern mixtape in the fall of 2006
2 songs remixed by Swizz Beats for release on national compilation album "Angry Peace" and "Hoe Niggaz"
Selected for national Hip Hop compilation album by TIN records fall of 2006
"In Ohio" featuring Mikos- Unsigned Hype Mixtape Vol. 7 for Hood Rich Records
"Alone in the Crowd" Belinda Lipscomb of Midnight Star (produced) Thump Records
"275" (Mikos) regular rotation on 100.9 WIZF (produced)
"TrailerHood" Opening and Closing score for the t.v. pilot for Lions Gate Films
-2 songs "Hoe Niggaz" and "Angry Peace" on Hip Hop Uncensored Vol. 7 The Compilation Album featuring Cassidy, Swizz Beats and Chamillonaire (August 2006)
-Appreance in music video for "Express Yourself" by the legendary Charles Wright
Mikos Bio
Born in Southwestern Ohio, Mikos was submerged in the music business at the tender age of 3. His father was a member of the gospel quintet “The Silver Tones”. As a young child, Mikos traveled to various churches with his father. By the age of 5, he was singing solo’s in the church choir. Mikos developed his skills by learning to play several instruments while in grade school. While nurturing his music skills, success came early becoming his high school’s first drum major.
After high school Mikos joined “Cold Premiere”, a hip-hop quintet, which featured nationally acclaimed choreographer Shane Sparks of "So You Think You Can Dance?" . In 1990, the group was signed to Giant/Warner Brothers where Mikos got his first dose of fame and notoriety.
The group was signed by Irving Azoff and subsequently was put through the training and development of a seasoned act. Mikos and Cold Premiere made their Hollywood debut in the Kid ‘N Play movie “Class Act”, which included a song on the soundtrack called “That Body”. They were label mates with acts such as “Jade”, “Tracy Spencer” & “Color Me Badd”. Six years later the group disbanded and Mikos went solo.
Mikos spent his time with Giant/Warner Brothers creating relationships and gaining valuable industry knowledge. Mikos paid his dues by working as a vocalist for hot acts such as “Bobby Brown”, “Vanessa Williams”, “Tony Hanes”, “Kipper Jones” and “Anita Pointer” of the Pointer Sisters. Now Mikos has gathered up all of his joyful experiences, drama, jubilation and disappointments and re-invented himself. His song writng and stage performance are stellar reminders of these.
Mikos joined Ovations Entertainment in November of 2002. This collaboration will be responsible for creating his next music project.