Hurricane Floyd - Biography
Hurricane Floyd was formerly known as KING JONESY COOL in the United States where he lived in Long Branch, New Jersey. Hurricane has performed as an amateur for five years as a “Rapper” he also studied Choral singing for three years at Long Branch High School under the direction of Ms Stacey Miller. After playing amateur venues such as Ishka-bials – West End, The Peppermint Lounge – Newark, Latin Quarter – New York and Funhouse – New York, he was asked to record a professional song in a “real” studio.

Shortly after recording “I’m not afraid of the dark” for Youngstar Productions, he signed a recording contract with them and began to write his own songs and was soon asked to write for others. He also performed at many small clubs promoting his new single “Just Rapping”.

After several months of disappointing negotiations with larger companies, Youngstar Productions ceased to exist, and therefore so did his contract.

In 1998 he decided he would sell everything he owned and move to the United Kingdom and record the songs he had written over his extended “retirement”. Since then, he has made moderate progress in promoting himself as a professional entertainer.

As a solo entertainer, he has enjoyed working on a semi-regular basis in such venues as Vogue Nightclub in Sheffield (attendance 3000), The Underground in Leeds (invited back for 19 weeks), Leisure Lounge in London and Elbow Room in Leeds.

With various groups, he has performed in the United Kingdom and Europe at Haven Holiday Parks (64) Club Zanzibar (20), Chicago Rock Café, Tower Ballroom in Birmingham and venues in Scotland, Southern Ireland and The Netherlands, as well as several performances aboard cruise ships.
 

Hurricane's Career to date...

Bob Farley – Manager/Agent
Newark, New Jersey
(1985 – 1986)
Bob Farley made contacts, mentored his stage performance and booked many amateur showcases for him, such as; Blue Monday Specials, Peppermint Lounge (broadcast on Cable), Monmouth County Regional Amateur Competition – New Jersey, Ishka-bials, several amateur contests and working men’s clubs.

Victor Washington – Producer/Songwriter
Youngstar Productions, New York
(1986 – 1989)
Given tuition on studio familiarity at a professional level in the area of performing harmonies, tracking, melodies and riffs and was given great encouragement in songwriting. he was signed to Youngstar in 1986 and presented the single “I’m not afraid of the dark” for soundtrack to Ghostbusters II. He was the featured artist.

Ray Lewis – Employer/Lead Singer
The New Drifters featuring Ray Lewis
(1999 – 2000)
Hurricane was recruited to perform as Baritone-Bass in a four-part harmony with The New Drifters and progressed to perform rap songs as a duet and also lead vocalist at Holiday Parks and Night Clubs. These venues ranged from Haven Parks to Zanzibar and Chicago Rock Cafes, amongst others. As well as performing in the group, he was also Ray Lewis’s Personal Assistant for all engagements, including the role of Sound Technician when Ray Lewis was performing solo.

Martin Luther – Manager (2000 – 2002)
Martin Luther was Hurricane's Manager and represented him both as a solo artist and also in performances with the Soul City Brothers. Engagements made through Martin Luther have included venues in South Wales and a six-week contract in Portugal at Casino Espinho throughout February and March 2001. Through Martin Luther, as Soul City Brothers, he secured a six month contract in Portugal at Casino Villamora’s” Dance Passion”.

Mal ford – Manager (2002-2004)
Whilst working with Mal Ford, performances were secured throughout the United Kingdom, in such venues as Havens Holiday Parks, Pontins, Mecca Bingo, etc.

William Hicks- Lead singer/Employer (2004-2007)
Hurricane performed as a member of a Male Vocal Group, known as “The American Four Top Shows”, throughout Europe and aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

VOICEOVERS: Lesley Coleman
Calache Studios, Leeds, UK
Hurricane composed and recorded radio advertisements for local stations and merchants. (Love 100, Peoples FM, The Coating Company (Sheepscar).

ACTING: Lea Bennette
Acting Up North, Huddersfield, UK
He has had various walk on, background and bit parts in Television and Film productions. His television work included “Where The Heart Is…” for ITV and commercials for clients, such as Morrisons.

He studied drama at Long Branch High School for three years, under the direction of Mr Vincent Borelli.

PRESENTING: He has worked as a Presenter at several charity events, including Leeds School of Contemporary Dance (Ian Eddy Sickle Cell Trust Fund) and St George’s Crypt (Big Issue’s Youth At Risk).
 

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