Cool Water Profile
Bold. Talented. Raw. Exciting. Real. Those are the words that describe up-and-coming, Atlanta-based Rap artist Cool Water after polishing his writing and rapping skills, "Cool Water" moved to Atlanta to become established in the music industry. Cool Water is a rap artist whose dynamic vocal ability and creative writing style has him anxious to show the world the true meaning of hip-hop. His strong, dominant voice indicates that he puts his heart and soul into every song. "I want people to respect what I have to say as opposed to prejudging. Rapping is what I love to do." He is the oldest of four kids. Even though Cool Water grew up in poverty he never let that hinder his dreams. He managed to stay strong and seek out the positives in life. Throughout his school years, playing basketball was his passion. He hoped to receive a basketball scholarship to AlabamaStateUniversityand go on to play professional basketball. However, his dreams were shattered after he didn't receive a scholarship. It was then that he began to concentrate on finding his purpose in life. Although basketball was his first love, it wasn't long before he realized that he had a special talent for music and a desire to be a part of the entertainment industry.
As a kid he always felt he was going to be a star in the world of entertainment. While in college he found himself performing at Apollo night at Top Flight nightclub, and various venues on the campus of AlabamaStateUniversity. He also packed the Acadome in Montgomery, Alabama with a crowd of over 3,000. He has also performed at various venues in Atlanta, to include Club Flavors (in concert-television), Club 112, The Sweet Auburn Fest and The Village Hut. Cool Water has been rapping for several years. Cool Water simply shines on his tracks titled, "You Better Buy a Gun," "Unlucky Lotto" and "My Next Door Neighbor." His musical influences include Jay Z, 50cent, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, ludacris, Snoop dogg, Nas, Isley Brothers, Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons, and others.
A native of Ohio, he received his Bachelor's degree in Education from Alabama State University. Cool Water is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. As you can see he is one to keep your eyes on. Grit your teeth and hold on to your seat and check out the tasty flavor of Cool Water.
Experience
112 (Night Club), Atlanta Ga.
Community Showcase Television, Atlanta Georgia
Almost Famous Showcase
20 Grande (Night Club) A Sista Girl London #1 Prod. Atlanta, Ga.
Cajun Kitchen (Restaurant), Atlanta Ga.
Markel-Records/ Star Breakers (Show Case), Lawrenceville, Ga.
Queen City Music (Ball Room), Charlotte, NC.
Hip-Hop Appreciation Week , Krs-1 Tour Atl, Ga.
Atrium (Performance Hall) On Stage Live Revue Bar-Red Ent. Stone Mnt., Ga.
Mid-Atlantaic Music Conference (Ball Room) Charlotte, NC.
2Nashville New Music Conference(Night Club), Nashville, TN.
Sam Stone Production in association w/Club 112
Apache Cafe' (Night Club) A Sista Girl London # 1 Prod. Atlanta, Ga.
Aquarium (Night Club) A Stay Fresh BME Productioin Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta In Concert Television w/ host Dera Diamond & Tina Dupree 2001
Pin Ups (Adult Ent.) in association Media One & Lime light Ent. Decatur Ga.
Adonis International College Park Ga.
Royal Peacock Night Club Dr. Love Radio Atlanta Ga. 1999
112 (Night Club), Atlanta Ga.
Community Showcase Television, Atlanta Georgia 1998
Sweet Auburn Fest Atlanta Ga.,
The Village Hut
Road2Sucess Talent Showcase w/Hip Hop Summit
Club Faces A Dj Knight Rider Hood Hard Production,Charolette N.C
Club Vibes Atlanta Ga. 2hot4 Radio Showcase
Club Buleschi Open Hustle Showcase
Apache Cafe Free Forum Xchange
Featured Performance
* i exits promotions featured special performance
"Club Royal Garden", Atlanta Ga. 2008
* Hot Words Lyrical Theatre Anniversary
"Hot Spot Cafe", Atlanta Ga. 2009
*Just Be Thankful Music Fest 2009
"Strikers Motor Club" Atlanta, Ga.
Filmography
Actor
Fighting Temptation
Warrior Queen
Madeas Family Reunion
Pastor Brown
Discography
Simply Cool Water 2002
You Better Buy A Gun 2004
My Next Door Neighbor 2005
A Good Education Gone Bad 2008
Audio CDs
Cool Water Not Just Lyrics
The System
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Education
Alabama State University, GPA 2.96
Interviews
Century City Marketing interview whats the state of hiphop
102.5Fm Grown Folks Radio Interview on The Michael Vick Conspiracy
Game Face Media 2007
Merridan Missippi's 105.7 hiphop & R&B The Faith Show
Goodfellas Internet Radio on The Chris Grand Show
Goodfellas Internet Radio on the Faith Show
Nworcs Radio on Air live Interview
1420Am on Air Live Interview
2hot4 Radio on air Live Interview
Z-Man Artist first Live Interview W/Cool Water
Real Talk Real Women w/ Jaxx of Houston Tx. Radio
Host
Hosted Grab The Mic Conference & Show Case Birmingham,Al 2007
Mixtape
Almost Famous Mixtape
Who Hotter Than Me Trina Plies Mix Tape
Radio Spotlights
Riden Dirty Mix Show 2006
Grab A Track Radio 2006 ( Sweden )
95.7 Jamz Radio Drop for station
Merridans Mississippi 105.7 Hiphop R&B
Spins On Fuse Box Radio Playlist & Charts for Week Sept. 3 08'
1. Large Professor/Hardcore Hip-Hop/Gold Dust Media (Played Live)
2. Young Jeezy/Circulate/CTE & Def Jam (Played Live)
3. Chamillionaire feat. Trae & Slim Thug/My Life/Chamillitary Ent. (Played Live)
4. Anthony Hamilton feat. David Banner/I'm Cool/SoSo Def & Zomba (Played Live)
5. Articulate feat. Nas & Janelle Monae/Black Zombie 2008/SlaveForThisDollar.com (Played Live)
6. GZA feat. Masta Killa & RZA/Pencil/Babygrande (Played Live)
7. Cool Water/Unlucky Lotto/CoolWater101.com (Played Live)
8. Mista Green a.k.a. Yung Texxus feat. K.O./Everyday Problems/Hustle Fam Music Group (Played Live)
9. Qwote feat. Plies/808/Slip-N-Slide (Played Live)
10. Mulatto Patriot feat. Prosper Jones & Mena/Showtime/Mullato Patriot Productions (Played Live)
Nworcs Radio played- "Coochie Power" live on air 2008
Real Women Real Talk Radio "The Rebirth of Gangsta Rap" Interview w/host Jaxx on Blog Talk Radio 2009
Prop Joe Show "My Next Door Neighbor" 2009
Awards
Madeface Tv Awards nominated (Best Rapper and Best Album)
Newsletter Feature
Reewine Music Newsletter feature - An Excerpt from E-book " The System"
RaSha on Line News Letter feature Artist Spot Light
"My Next Door Neighbor"
Magazines & NewsPapers
Bout 2 Blow
Sista Girl London#1
Makin It Magazine
Organization
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)