PIP
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Westchester NY-bred, self-taught singer-songwriter Thomas Pipolo (Pip), picked up a guitar and dusted off a piano for the first time at age 18. Now, 7 years later and only 2 years in the music industry, Pip has attracted loyal fans with his smooth vocals, writing ability, and signature baseball cap. Influenced by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder, and Justin Bieber, Pip adds a timeless flare to his genre-less songs that transcend generational tastes.
2AM
DJ/PRODUCER
“2AM” or Vinny Abbatiello has been producing music for years. Ever since his grandfather gave him his first guitar at the age of 8, Vinny was hooked. Now at 25 apart from being a DJ he produces different types of EDM. Including Pop And Trap. “2AM” has no plans of slowing down when it comes to producing or writing hits. Originally from East Meadow, New York (30 minute drive from NYC) one of the meccas for EDM. There is no shortage of opportunities to play shows. 2am has performed at a multitude of venues and nightclubs, including opening up for Steve Aoki at Brooklyn’s secret warehouse on New Years (2015).
EMME
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Mary O’Neill (EMME) was born and raised in a small town just outside of Memphis, TN. EMME, who now calls Nashville home, is set to take Music City by storm with her smooth Pop/R & B vocals, elite writing ability, and her impeccable personality.
CARTER SMITH
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Carter Smith is a 24 year old Country singer/songwriter our of Ft. Myers FL. Prior to launching his career as an artist, Carter played D1 baseball at FSU. Inspired by ocean life and country living, many like to call Carter the Tropical Cowboy. If he isn’t on stage singing in Music City, where he now calls home, catch Carter fishing or kicking it back at the beach in his hometown.
L.Q.
L.Q. Is a hip-hop artist and song writer from Long Island New York. L.Q. uses his lyricism and witty wordplay to depict his traumas, successes, and overall life experience in hopes to inspire others. L.Q has about 6 years of songwriting and artistry under his belt improving and expanding his sound for a large range of listeners.
RAPPER
OLIVIA DAPONTE
Olivia DaPonte is a country singer/songwriter originally from Knoxville, TN. Picking up a guitar when she was 12, Olivia has since traveled around Tennessee and beyond to share her love for songwriting, from opening for alt-country rockers Boy Named Banjo and award-winning singer/songwriter Erick Baker to becoming a member of the Song Suffragettes, an all-female country music singer-songwriter collective in Nashville. Olivia’s latest original singles, “Burning Away” and “White Lies,” can be found on all streaming platforms.
COUNTRY SINGER/SONGWRITER
BLIX
ARTIST (HIP-HOP)
“BLIX IN THE MIX is a hip-hop artist & songwriter from Long Island, New York. BLIX, likes to focus heavily on lyricism and storytelling when creating his music. Using what he’s experienced and more, he incorporates it all into his music to portray his message that he calls “Rap with a purpose.” His passion for music is exemplified throughout his music catalog. However, when he isn’t creating music under “BLIX IN THE MIX,” you may find him releasing a few songs under his comedic alter-ego “THE FAT MACK.”
CHOSEN
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER
Emerging from the backwoods of Brewster, NY - “CH0SEN” rises to the occasion on behalf of Cotton Candy Records, crafting timeless instrumentals for timeless individuals. A producer, musician, songwriter, artist, creative, & spiritual being are all indeed worldly labels that one could define him as, although he draws inspiration from beyond this world to channel into his music. Working closely alongside up and coming artists & producers such as Pip, 2AM, L.Q., EMME, Blix, Jay Savior, & many more - CH0SEN brings forth strong influences in his production style from R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Pop, Rock, House, & various other genres.
ALI SOOMRO
SONGWRITER
Born in New York. Ali’s interest in music began at a young age. His talent of writing and composing timeless records for a handful of artist’s is something that solidified his purpose in the music industry. During the 2020 pandemic, Ali and Founder Thomas Pipolo established a friendship and business relationship through music and blockchain technology.
After years of learning the in’s and out’s of how NFT’s and Blockchain technology truly work, Ali and Thomas knew there was a golden opportunity on how Music should be created, distributed and sold.
It wasn’t until 2022, they decided to launch Cotton Candy Records. A collective that serves as a dominant competitor against any major record label today. Cotton Candy Records is one of the first “On Chain” record labels established in the web3 and blockchain space. They have proved the concept that an aspiring musician can earn a living without the help of a major label.
JAKE ECKHAUS
SONGWRITER
Jake Eckhaus is a New York City based songwriter, and Co-Founder of Cotton Candy Records. Emerging through the independent artist scene, Jake has written for Cotton Candy’s roster of artists including Pip, 2am, and EMME. With a focus on Pop, Pop Punk, Emo Rap, and Alternative R&B, Jake’s lyricism stretches across various genres. As Co-Founder of Cotton Candy Records, Jake and the Cotton Candy team prepare to launch the careers of independent artists through the blockchain, leveraging the web3 community and the value of music NFTs to provide fans an exclusive and inside lifetime experience with their favorites upcoming superstars.
