Sunday, December 19, 2010

AL NUKE


For Al Nuke, life has been defined by the HUSTLE. Imagine being homeless at 13 living in cars and 24hr restaurants, or bathing in your friends sink when there parents at work. Welcome to a tumultuous childhood, of Curtis Franklin a/k/a Al Nuke. Growing up on the streets of Detroit Al Nuke has proven through determination, true perseverance, the impossible becomes possible. Al Nuke’s accomplishments have proven that tenacity and talent are the key ingredients to achieving your dreams.

Homeless and failed drop out, broken home and mother struggling with a serious addiction Al Nuke put his emotions into music, It was my therapy as a kid for me, the only thing that made me happy as a kid was RUN-DMC and LL COOL JAY music and videos says “Nuke”

At the peak of his drug dealing career, Al Nuke found himself locked up facing 16 years for an attempted murder of a fellow friend. Dude got out of jail weighing 350 pounds, he hit me, and I shot him, dat simple my life or his says “Nuke. While incareserated GOD came to Nuke in a dream, and displayed all his faults n failures, at that moment Al Nuke made a promise to himself to fully commit himself into his lifelong dream Music, if he got one more chance in the free world. In 1996 Al Nuke was asonerated on all charges and released his 1st album titled “Lifestyles of the Rich & Infamous” selling over 6000 units instantly. It was that point where Al Nuke never looked back to the streets. Fast forward years later (5) independent albums selling over 100,000 units independent, 7 top singles in Detroit radio, opening up for artist such as Jay-Z, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and so many more, Al Nuke has become a household name. To add to his Legacy in 2001 Harry Davis featured Al Nuke in “Gangstresss, a documentary that included 2Pac, Suge Knight, porn stars and others. It was then Al Nuke passion for movies began, in 2003 him and long time friend Donny Armstrong Co-Directed the first ever street documentary “STREETLIFE” this documentary set the tone for up and coming DVD’s like, SMACK, AMERICAN GANGSTERS etc. Street Life went on to sell over 1 millions copies courtesy of Xenon Pictures.

Al Nuke didn’t stop there in 2005 he wrote, directed, and starred in his first motion picture 17000 Block, which became the biggest selling indie movie of 2006 selling a whopping 300,000 units courtesy of Urban Works Pictures. His most recent collection titled “SUPA NUKE”, demonstrates a new maturity in a long and rich career. Constantly able to recreate himself, Nuke has produced a work that will attract new listeners while keeping longtime fans satisfied. His personal favorites “Freshen up” produced by “Zaytoven” takes HIP HOP back to creating fun and catchy music, while songs like “GOOGLE ME” & “LIL BEYONCE” is instant sing-along Global records, catering to the 14-35 demo. Releasing mixtapes such as “Welcome to the Whitehouse”, “Prez Nuke” and latest “SUPA NUKE” with Dj5150 in the South, Al Nuke continue his stride to the top. I have learned so much through music, I have learned to have patience, stay humble, understand the business not the fame, my passion is not the money nor fame at this point in my career, it’s the Legacy I leave for my children says “Nuke” Another piece of his puzzle is Nuke At Night a state wide TV show, he produced, edit, and executive produce, Nuke at Night is the #1 Urban show in Michigan with over 500,000 viewers nightly, with new UK markets coming soon. In 2007 he received a unique honor – local rappers nominated him for the Detroit Music Award for lifetime achievement. Operation Hip Hop, Al Nuke non-profit org tours yearly through-out schools, encouraging teens to follow there dreams and be respocible for self, most importantly believe in GOD. Every summer and winter there is a huge give back day to help Schools and Homeless Shelters in a time of need, all inspired by Al Nuke. I still play like I’m losing even when I’m winning, at this point its about what I can produce to Help Heal the World as to Take from the World says “Nuke”, which means no matter what, Al Nuke will make it to the Top or he will die trying, the WORLD needs a REAL TESTIMONY the World needs AL Nuke.

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