Grown Folks is made up of two Grand Rapids, MI natives, Garrett Clark (a.k.a. DJ Strange) and Wannace Perdue (a.k.a. Don Juan). DJ Strange began his career mixing up cuts on WEHB 89.9 fm radio and WKWM 1140 am radio in Grand Rapids, MI. DJ Strange went on to win numerous DJ competitions and eventually worked as a studio production DJ for Grand Rapids born artists such as Adina Howard and Sir mix-A- lot and Ice Mann J. Don Juan began his career in the hallways of central high school and moved on to win numerous mc competitions and street battles throughout parts of Michigan and Illinois. Don Juan and DJ Strange they crossed paths in 1995 and both agreed that the hip hop industry has been getting by with easy one-liner rhymes and little substance. They have had the opportunity to perform at all types of venues across Michigan and Illinois such as the Grand Rapids Arts and Music Festival in 1999, 2000,2004and 2007 all with stellar reviews from the surrounding area media. West Michigan Wealthy Street Jam in 2002, the African American Arts Festival in 2001, with reviews in all performances. Other performances include the, the Lexicon Club, the Purple East Battle of the Bands and a host of other clubs and venues across Michigan and Illinois. Don Juan’s musical influences are many but include KRS-One, Tupac Shakur, Bug Punn, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Jay-Z, George Clinton and Quincy Jones. DJ Strange’s musical influences are many but include Mos Def, Run DMC, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Fat Joe, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur and Stevie Wonder. it’s time for Grown Folks and SMG Records to the next level for people who have always loved real original hip hop music. http://www.myspace.com/gr0wnf0lks For booking and more info: Garrett Clark Ceo / Smg Records Grand Rapids Michigan 49507 616-241-3123