Ms. Carmelita Bartholomew’s passion for opera started at a very young age. She started performing with the Baltimore Opera Company and Washington National Opera Company as a supernumerary member in the year 2000. Performances in some operas were Don Giovanni, Don Pasquale, La Sonnambula, Dead Man Walking, I Puritani, The Bartered Bride, Nabucco, Tosca, Maria Stuarda, Le Nozze Di Figaro, La Traviata, Carmen, and Aida. Ms. Bartholomew studies and sings opera in six different languages Italian, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Hindi.

Other places Ms. Bartholomew has performed at include Loyola University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, The District Court Of Baltimore, MD, Naval Academy of Maryland, Baltimore City School District, Mayors Office of Baltimore, MD. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Union Memorial Hospital, C.M.L.S. Production, The Ricky Shackleford Show, First Christian Community Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, Heritage United Church Of Christ, New Southwest Baptist Church, Seventh Baptist Church, Greater Faith Hope Tabernacle Church, Faith Christian Fellowship World Outreach, NYC NO.1 Front Club and the Towson African American Festival, and other religious events, weddings and social engagements.

Ms. Bartholomew interviewed on The Coyote Man Show Fox 45, The Dann Glover Show on 1010 am radio, and The Style Chronicle Season Finals inter net radio show. Ms. Bartholomew also signed on with music artist Septimius The Great as a special guest Opera Singer. Opened up for Queen B. Lil’ Kim The Rapper at Club Love in Washington DC. She also performed international at the Barbados Music Awards Show with music artist Septimius the Great, The Ambassador Of Egypt, Germany, India, Calfornia, Virginia, Philadelphia, and New York City. Also performed at The National Cherry Blossoms Festival In Washington DC. for the United States President Barack Obama

With a sound reminiscent of Lelo Thomas mixed with the newstyle freshness of The Weeknd, JR is ready to represent for the new school of R&B vocalists. Jamaal Holmes also know as the artist J.R. was born March 14th 1983. Born into a musical family, JR is a talented pianist since the age of 7, saxophonist from the age of 10 and flutist from the age of 16.

Music has always been an important part of his life. He studied Jazz theory at North Carolina Central University. Growing up in a religious family, his exposure to the Church choir developed his love for singing. He was a member of the Chamber Choir in High School and on the collegiate level as well.

Septimius the Great, a Maryland based dance artist, is an International Award Winning entertainer and creative innovator. Known around the globe for his dance music in domestically and abroad, he has worked with some of the industry’s biggest names including Fantasia, Chrisette Michele, Lil Kim, Lil Mo, Pat Benetar, Patti Labelle, Crystal Waters, and Ultra Nate’ just to name a few.

3x award winner at the Indie Music Channel Awards in Hollywood, CA USA for Best Dance Music Artist, Best World Music Artist and Best Rap Video.His recent chart topping recording, “Who's The Sexiest" earned him the International Music Award for Best Male Vocalist. Also in his song "I Am Fashion” garnered a nomination for “Best Dance Song” by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Most recently he has also been nominated for Best Music Artist by the Baltimore Music Awards and the RAW Music Awards. Septimius’ music is full of imagination and his performances have touched audiences in a brand new way. A hard worker, Septimius the Great has worked diligently to get his music across the airwaves and dance clubs of the world. He has single handedly pushed the energetic and powerful.

In addition to his music career, Septimius the Great is very active in front of and behind the camera. To date he’s produced four award worthy videos for his songs “Exotic Pleasure”, “I Am Fashion”, “Who’s the Sexiest”, and “When in Rome”. These songs and videos present the perfect fusion of dance music, fashion, and cultures.

From Opera to Rap, Dance to Hip Hop, Electronic to Pop, Septimius the Great’s music, magnetic personality, and flair for fashion, have announced his permanent presence on the music scene. He is here to stay!

Confident and Charismatic, with an infectious boatload of charm felt by his team all the way to his fans is the foundation of Septimius’ brand. Working with a multitude of producers, Septimius creates infectious beats and catchy songs that continually repeat through a person's mind that are inspired by ancient European style with a blend of dance, hip-hop, pop and rock.

With a style reminiscent of many the likes of: Will.i.am, Cee Lo Green, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Pitbull, Septimius the Great has performed in front of audiences in small lounges to large stadiums. In 2010, he launched his new music EP project called “The New Rome”. The first EP single “I Am Fashion” was released digitally all over world gaining huge recognition. “I Am Fashion” gained notoriety in Germany for his new creation of sound in dance music.

In January 2013, he began to release singles from his upcoming Debut CD “To Be Emperor” which has been well-received both domestically and internationally. The CD includes the original songs “Exotic Pleasure”, “Who’s the Sexiest”, “Command U 2 Dance” and the re-release of “I Am Fashion (remix)”. He is currently being featured on several TV Shows, Radio Stations and Magazines worldwide.

Septimius began as a performing artist in 1997 and that was when the former runway model realized his passion for music and singing. He soon started his recording career as a featured artist with the X9 records recording label, which led to a debut CD single with a local group (M.O.R.), which topped the dance music charts worldwide.

He is currently being featured on several TV shows (Keeping it Real..) , radio stations (KISS FM, HOT 97..), and magazines (Swerv, V-Rag - Canada, Don Diva Magazine…) worldwide. A conscientious performer, Septimius believes that it is important to inspire our youth. Stressing education, he constantly teaches the importance of fairness and honest and provides a worthwhile competitive opportunity through his Mr. and Miss International Pageant.

Like the Roman Emperor, Septimius the Great will leave his mark in music history.

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